Chapter 1984 - 443: Departing for the Heavenly Fire Kingdom
Chapter 1984 - 443: Departing for the Heavenly Fire Kingdom
Although the speed was a bit slow, he ultimately completed it, but that was only because he had memorized the content thoroughly beforehand. Otherwise, he would have failed miserably.
Realizing his skills weren't as good as others, he no longer mentioned the words "defiant."
"So, what do you say? Speechless now, aren't you?" Lin Yifan asked with a smile.
"Brother Lin, where did you find such a Divine Disciple? Introduce me so I can seek one too," Lei Ming asked ingratiatingly.
"You think you can just find one easily? If not for my heroic deeds, my commitment to saving the world, and my irresistibly handsome looks, heaven wouldn't have dropped such a big windfall into my lap," Lin Yifan boasted.
"Alright, alright, having gained so much, you still act coy."
Lei Ming rolled his eyes, pouting in extreme disdain.
Little Yuxi was laughing happily because her big brother had never boasted about her talents so boldly before, so majestically.
Elsewhere, Father Jiang and Mother Jiang were already stunned.
They had never known their daughter had such an impressive side and were simply shocked.
They thought the benefactor accepted Xi'er as a disciple merely because she was cute, without realizing it wasn't the case.
They were very grateful to have such a gifted daughter, believing Xi'er will surely shine brightly in this world.
...
After calming down, Lei Ming approached Lin Yifan again with a cheeky smile and asked, "Brother Lin, how long will you stay here this time before leaving?"
"Why should I tell you?"
"This is very important; you have to tell me."
"Come on, what is your purpose in finding me? It's not just because you haven't seen me for a while, right?" Lin Yifan inquired.
"It seems nothing can be hidden from Brother Lin," Lei Ming said. "Honestly, I heard a rumor recently that a Constellation Beast appeared in the Fiery Mountain Range of the Heavenly Fire Kingdom, likely the Winged Fire Snake. I originally planned to bring a few trusted aides there, but now that I've encountered Brother Lin, I intend to go together."
"The Heavenly Fire Kingdom, isn't that where that annoying girl Fire Lotus is from?" Lin Yifan muttered to himself.
"That's right, it's the Heavenly Fire Kingdom where Princess Fire Lotus is. How about it? Would you like to go? It'll be a good chance to catch up."
Lei Ming nudged Lin Yifan's shoulder, curiously asking, thinking Lin Yifan probably wouldn't refuse his warm invitation.
But reality greatly surprised him.
"Get lost! I don't want to see that annoying girl."
"Brother Lin, it's a Constellation Bead; it's quite important to you, right?"
Lei Ming shifted the focus.
Since the beauty tactic and friendship tactic didn't work, this was the only option.
Little Yuxi couldn't help but speak up, scolding Lei Ming: "How can you be so bad, my master said he wouldn't go, yet you still insist."
"Little kid, go play somewhere else." Lei Ming didn't want to deal with Little Yuxi and continued to cozy up to Lin Yifan, eager for his response.
Little Yuxi was defiant and retorted, "You're the little kid, I'm much better than you."
"Alright, alright, you're great, you're great!"
Lei Ming didn't bother arguing with Little Yuxi anymore.
"Since you know I'm better than you, stop pressuring my master!" Little Yuxi scolded.
However, at that moment, a serious voice interrupted her: "When are we setting off?"
This sentence came from the long-silent Lin Yifan, as the Constellation Bead indeed had moved him.
After all, he currently had no goal, so he might as well go to the Fiery Mountain Range and try his luck.
Lei Ming and Little Yuxi both reacted differently, each with mixed emotions.
Lei Ming's happiness needs no explanation, while Little Yuxi's mixed feelings stemmed from thinking she might rarely see her big brother in the future, feeling a sense of reluctance.
After all, her big brother was, apart from her parents, the person she deemed most important.
"Let's set off right now!" Lei Ming replied.
"Alright!"
"Master, you haven't taught me martial arts yet, how can you just leave?" Little Yuxi pleaded.
"I'll teach you some Martial Arts shortly; you need to cultivate well."
Little Yuxi was about to speak but was interrupted by Lin Yifan: "Remember, no one can accompany you for a lifetime; you must learn independence, learn to be strong."
Little Yuxi swallowed her words, feeling wronged.
Her big brother once said he had very important things to do, and breaking his rule by accepting her as a disciple proved he cared enough. She couldn't be ungrateful.
Moreover, every master prefers outstanding, independent disciples, so she can't make her master unhappy.
Lei Ming felt this little girl had feelings for Brother Lin.
Such a young girl yet already awakening feelings, it really startled him.
However, Little Yuxi might also be obstructing due to reluctance, maybe he was overthinking it.
...
Having concluded their discussions, Lei Ming returned to the Imperial Palace to pack, while Lin Yifan taught martial arts to Little Yuxi at the Jiang Family.
Since Little Yuxi was a beginner, he first helped her open her Dantian, taught her the Gathering Spirit mental method, followed by some basic Martial Arts.
Once these are mastered, he will provide more advanced Martial Arts for Little Yuxi to cultivate.
Little Yuxi cautiously accepted the cultivation secret manual from her master, then sincerely thanked him.
Lin Yifan advised her, if confused, seek guidance from officials, even the Emperor Thunder King, using his name would ensure no one refused her.
Little Yuxi heeded her master's advice and vowed to diligently cultivate.
After accomplishing these tasks, Lin Yifan departed with a sense of relief.
Watching her tall, handsome big brother's distant figure, Little Yuxi felt a profound sense of loss.
Suddenly, her eyes sparkled, promising silently, "Big brother, Xi'er will become strong, always staying by your side."
...
Arriving at the city gates, Lin Yifan met up with Lei Ming.
At this moment, Lei Ming brought a formidable entourage of guards.
Seeing this, Lin Yifan was a bit annoyed and asked, "Why bring so many guards?"
"Just to be safe."
"I don't like showing off, so dismiss your troops."
Lei Ming hesitated briefly but complied with Lin Yifan's request, dismissing the troops.
He trusted Brother Lin's capabilities, for someone who escaped the dangers of the Red Lotus Secret Realm must be extraordinary.
Moreover, their past interactions assured him of this.
After sorting things out, the two set off immediately.
The Kingdom of Leizhen and the Heavenly Fire Kingdom are quite far apart; it would take them several days.
The first few days went smoothly, but later, while flying over a forest, they suddenly faced an attack.
Being attacked out of nowhere naturally angered Lin Yifan, so he entered the forest to find the assailants.
Upon entering the forest, they encountered a gang of bandits.
This group of bandits were mostly burly men, with chunks of fat, acting arrogantly.
What scared Lei Ming the most was the faint aura of Great Immortal Realm's power he sensed.
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