Chapter 1187: Chapter 1078: Li Fan Abandons the Lamp

Fan Yaoyao and Fan Paiming were both thinking of Fan Li at this moment…

“Sister… do you think it’s possible that…”

Fan Paiming couldn’t quite believe it as he said, “Fan Li… is he really that powerful?”

But Fan Yaoyao said:

“…Brother, I suggest that from now on, you remember one thing: Fan Li is very weak, really very weak!”

“You must not say he is strong in front of him!!”

After all, that big shot’s only hobby is acting.

Who would have thought his strength to be so terrifying…

The more terrifying the strength, the more he should not be offended.

You must serve the big shot well; even if his acting is horrendous, you have to go along with it.

Thus, she’s truly worried, hoping her foolish brother doesn’t attempt to be smart and expose the big shot, angering him… that would be the end.

And Fan Paiming was also taken aback for a moment, what did his sister mean by that…

Forget it, anyway, it seems correct to listen to sister…

…

On the other side, Dugu Yuqing was also deep in thought.

“The Extreme of Sword Dao can be said to be the Invincible Path without fear or equal, but after such fearlessness and invincibility…”

He murmured to himself:

“From nothing comes something, but from something must come nothing; from great fearlessness is born supreme liberation, from invincibility is born ultimate freedom…”

At this moment, his sword heart seemed to have undergone a significant change.

Within his Path-Scenic Land, the traces of Sword Dao’s True Intent he had just witnessed still lingered, without fading in the slightest.

And at the same time, he pondered that the Sword Dao’s True Intent he had just witnessed, perhaps in this world…

Only one person could have evolved it.

Master!

Could it be, he has finally made his move?

This might be the only answer…

“Master, did you see me…”

Dugu Yuqing suddenly smiled, surely, he must be under his master’s watchful eyes now, right?

“To receive guidance from the Master just before death… I didn’t expect that the Master’s Sword Dao is still far beyond what I’ve seen.”

He sighed with emotion, and then whispered, “Master, your Disciple will become the flame, even if it’s just to illuminate a corner of darkness…”

He took the Lantern from Fan Yaoyao and the others, saying:

“I will light the Lantern!”

Having said that, he took the Ancient Bronze Lamp and walked to the altar ahead.

At this moment, the watchful presence in the darkness had been disrupted; he could safely light the lamp.

In his heart, the golden-red flame rekindled.

His life was about to burn!

But, just at that moment.

A voice suddenly rang out:

“Yu Qing?”

At the sound of this voice, Dugu Yuqing was entirely taken aback!

He instinctively turned his head, only to see a young man already standing at the mouth of the valley.

It was Li Fan!

“Mas… Master?”

Dugu Yuqing’s face was instantly filled with disbelief.

How did the master get here?

Wasn’t he supposed to be in the small village? Wasn’t he not supposed to appear?

“Master!”

He was incredibly excited, walked over to Li Fan, and deeply bowed, saying:

“Disciple greets Master!”

Meanwhile, Fan Yaoyao and Fan Paiming, who were just about to greet Li Fan, were also stunned by this scene!

“What… He, he, he is indeed… the Ancestor’s Master?!”

Fan Paiming was baffled.

Dugu Yuqing was their Forebear’s Ancestor, but he actually called Fan Li ‘Master’?!

Who exactly is Fan Li?

Fan Yaoyao’s eyes were also filled with shock, her mouth opening wide in an “o” shape!

“The Ancestor’s Master… Is he really that powerful?”

“Goodness, we’ve actually been traveling with the Ancestor’s Master, no wonder, no wonder he would protect us…”

Fan Yaoyao’s heart surged with excitement and thrill to the utmost.

Right now, Li Fan, looking at Dugu Yuqing before him, had a trace of sentimentality in his eyes.

At last found him!

He had come all the way from the Land of Mist, wondering along the way, would his Disciple really appear in such a barren wilderness…

Unexpectedly, he really was here.

“No need for formalities, rise.” Li Fan immediately spoke, saying:

“Where are the others? Why is it only you?”

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yuqing looked up, somewhat uneasily saying:

“Reporting to Master, we all dispersed, each searching for the Ancient Lamp…”

Searching for the Ancient Lamp?

Li Fan was puzzled; they had left on a journey and even scattered, all for what, an Ancient Lamp?

He immediately noticed the Ancient Bronze Lamp in Dugu Yuqing’s hand and said:

“You found this? Let your teacher take a look.”

He was somewhat displeased in his heart, but suppressed his temper, wanting to see what it was all about.

Dugu Yuqing hastily passed the Ancient Bronze Lamp to Li Fan.

Li Fan took the lamp and carefully examined it… He instantly understood.

This Ancient Bronze Lamp… indeed had the look of an old object, with significant history…

Definitely considered… a national treasure-level antique, invaluable.

And, just arriving here, he saw ruins all around, as if it was some kind of historical relic… Li Fan immediately had a rough understanding.

This group of Disciples… had probably gone off to hunt for antiques, to search for treasure, hadn’t they!?

Suddenly he recalled that before the group of Disciples had departed, Yun Xi had said that he wanted them to go out and experience the world…

Perhaps, his own group of Disciples had planned it from the start…

“To endanger yourselves for such a thing? Is it worth it?”

He couldn’t help shaking his head and speaking.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yuqing’s eyes showed a flicker of determination and he said:

“Master… This Disciple knows you must be angry in your heart, angry that we left without saying goodbye…”

“But… we have been under your protection for so long, we cannot always expect you to shield us from the wind and rain…”

“If we could alleviate even a tiny bit of pressure for you, it would be… worth it!”

A Single Spark Can Start a Prairie Fire; burning oneself to rekindle the lamp that once illuminated the darkness, to ensure the Master will not be lost in the dark…

Moreover, once the darkness is illuminated, the source has the potential to be calmed!

This is the principle that Li Fan had once brought back from the source, yet in the end, he walked the Ascendant Path alone, unwilling to choose.

So, in this life… they wanted to actively share Li Fan’s burdens and refuse to let him carry them all alone any longer.

Hearing this, Li Fan, though he still felt some anger, couldn’t help but be… slightly moved.

These Disciples… had indeed grown up, with the original intent of sharing the burdens of life with him…

You silly Disciples, although supporting over a dozen people is indeed stressful, at the very least, everyone has neither starved nor suffered from cold, and we even occasionally have a feast with meat… Why bother!

“I understand your sentiment,” Li Fan said, his voice calming,

“But as your teacher, I have said it before, I can protect you… I do not need you to share such burdens!”

After speaking, he suddenly threw the Ancient Bronze Lamp in his hand far into the forested mountains!

Seeing this, Dugu Yuqing’s expression shook violently, exclaiming:

“Master?!”

That, that was the very root of A Single Spark Can Start a Prairie Fire…

Without that lamp, all grand schemes… could no longer be mentioned.

But now, Li Fan had thrown it away.

Furthermore, in the instant the lamp was thrown, Dugu Yuqing clearly felt he was unable to discern its trajectory, now to find it would be impossible!

Li Fan, however, remained composed, speaking resolutely:

“What does it matter how valuable that object is? Your teacher doesn’t need it, not in this lifetime, never!”

In reality, he could of course discern that the Ancient Bronze Lamp had a profound cultural heritage, well-preserved, truly an invaluable antique that could sell for an exorbitant price, certainly capable of bringing a luxurious and prosperous life to everyone in the small courtyard!

It could also alleviate the burden of supporting a family for Li Fan, as Dugu Yuqing had said, helping to share the great pressures of life!

But, in Li Fan’s eyes, it wasn’t worth it!

What does it matter how valuable the antique is? What does a life of luxury and wealth matter?

In his opinion, none of this compared to the importance of his group of Disciples!

Even living a life of modest means, even if they could only afford simple food and the days seemed a bit shabby in the small mountain village, as long as the family was together and happy, that was enough!

That’s why he had to throw the antique away.

Only by doing this could he completely cut off Dugu Yuqing and the others from such thoughts, to prevent them from doing foolish things in the future.

Otherwise, if he indulged them in searching for treasure this time, in the future, they might engage in similar actions.

One might be safe from calamities once, but what about twice or thrice?

Human desires are limitless; once the Disciples taste the life of sudden wealth through antiques, will they still be willing to live an ordinary rural life?

Impossible!

It’s easy to adopt a life of luxury from a modest one, but hard to revert to simplicity after becoming accustomed to opulence!

Li Fan is not against his Disciples earning money, but such dangerous methods of making money, Li Fan can never accept!

And Dugu Yuqing, listening to Li Fan’s words, is outright stunned!

At that moment, his eyes unexpectedly filled with a flicker of warmth!

…

Goodnight