Chapter 1431 - 1430: The Pain of Parting

"Ah?"

Wukong thought Lin Fan would agree, but hearing Lin Fan's words, he was stunned and said bitterly, "Brother Fan, do you find me troublesome? Don't worry, I can take care of myself, and I can sweep the floor, cook, and do laundry!"

Lin Fan also felt a bit embarrassed, after all, leading Wukong to the path of eating and drinking was partly his doing, and Wukong was indeed kind to him!

However, there were indeed too many enemies around Lin Fan, and he couldn't always be there to protect Wukong, who had no experience in society, which undoubtedly was the biggest problem!

Abbot Kongxu said, "As Wukong mentioned, he can help you, and as long as he doesn't encounter very powerful enemies, Wukong has the ability to protect himself!"

"Ability to protect himself?"

Lin Fan raised his eyebrows in amazement, looked at Wukong curiously, and said, "Wukong, show me your strength!"

"Sure!"

Upon hearing this, Wukong dared not hesitate and eagerly released the Powerful Qi within him!

Wukong's released qi was a pale golden color, although not as deep as Lin Fan's qi before he advanced to Pill Force, some areas were pale golden, while others were transparent, yet this scene was beyond Lin Fan's expectations!

The qi tinged with pale golden color meant it had already touched the peak level of qi!

Lin Fan did not expect Wukong's strength to be so strong; he was truly pleasantly surprised!

Lin Fan's eyes turned, and he suddenly realized Su Yanyu indeed needed a powerful Qi Gong Master for protection, then the innocent Little Wukong was indeed a good choice!

"Alright! Wukong, I decide to take you with me!" Lin Fan said with a smile!

"Yay! That's great! Thank you, Brother Fan!" Wukong jumped up excitedly, like a child!

Actually, considering Wukong's mind and age, he really was still a child!

"Alright! Go have dinner!" Abbot Kongxu waved his hand and said!

Then, Lin Fan and Wukong walked out of the room together!

After everyone had left, Abbot Kongxu took a pair of Yin Yang Bagua from his bosom!

Abbot Kongxu muttered words, then waved his hand, slowly throwing out the Yin Yang Bagua!

The Yin Yang Bagua, after landing on the kang, did not lie flat but stood up, with one face upright and the other reversed!

Seeing this scene, Abbot Kongxu's expression changed!

Abbot Kongxu spoke in a serious tone, "This kid faces many hardships in life, the journey to Demon Island is fraught with danger, I hope Wukong's good fortune can help him get through this ordeal!"

Returning to the woodshed, Lin Fan continued to drink merrily with the Eagle King and others, soon, everyone had drunk quite a bit, leaving the woodshed with only Lin Fan and Lin Kongxian, master and disciple!

Lin Kongxian, holding the wine pot, took a sip of wine!

Lin Fan asked, "Old man, when do I depart for Demon Island?"

Lin Kongxian said, "You need to take a boat to Demon Island, but there's only one ship that sails there, and it doesn't embark every day, it departs once every three days, the day after tomorrow you leave for Xiamen, I've arranged for someone to meet you there!"

"Great!" Lin Fan nodded!

Then, Lin Kongxian said with foresight, "That old guy Abbot Kongxu summoned you because he wants you to take Wukong with you, right?"

"That's right!" Lin Fan nodded in acknowledgment!

"Little Wukong has high comprehension and good talent, staying by your side is beneficial for you, and for Wukong, it's also a good thing!" Lin Kongxian said!

"I've already promised Abbot Kongxu to take Wukong with me!" Lin Fan said!

Then, Lin Kongxian's lips moved a few times, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated!

Upon noticing this, Lin Fan was surprised, this was the first time Lin Kongxian wanted to speak yet couldn't say it out loud!

In the past, Lin Kongxian was always straightforward!

Lin Fan asked, "Old man, what exactly do you want to say?"

Lin Kongxian took another sip of wine and said, "The journey to Demon Island is fraught with crises; remember, when facing danger, never be reckless, avoid when you can, and retreat if necessary, remember that as long as the green hills remain, there will be wood to burn, but when a person dies, there's truly nothing left!"

"Don't worry, old man, I'm much smarter than you!" Lin Fan said with a smile!

Judging by Lin Fan's relaxed expression, his heart was indeed quite heavy!

The journey to Demon Island, no one knows what the outcome will be, it's fraught with difficulties, saying Lin Fan isn't worried is impossible!

As for fear... that word has never appeared in Lin Fan's dictionary!

"Alright, go rest, we'll leave Shaolin Temple first thing tomorrow morning!" Lin Kongxian said!

"Okay!"

Lin Fan nodded and downed the white wine in his cup, then left with Lin Kongxian!

...

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly!

The Eagle King and others got up early, while Wukong, as usual, was preparing meals for Lin Fan and others!

After breakfast, the Eagle King and others bid farewell to Lin Kongxian, and Lin Kongxian also gave each a recipe for the medicinal water Lin Fan soaked in when he was young!

Soon, the group departed into the distance, Lin Kongxian sighed slightly, not knowing when he'd see his old brothers again!

"Old Baldy, I'm leaving too, until we meet again!" Lin Kongxian said to Abbot Kongxu!

"Amitabha, Master Xian, until we meet again!" Abbot Kongxu said gently!

"Master, disciple is leaving!" Wukong looked at Abbot Kongxu, eyes red, with tears!

"Go! The world outside belongs to you!" Abbot Kongxu waved his hand but his eyes revealed a trace of reluctance!

Then, Abbot Kongxu turned first and walked back toward his room!

Seeing Abbot Kongxu's retreating figure, Little Wukong's tears quickly flowed down, then he knelt behind Abbot Kongxu with a "thud!"

"Disciple will surely live up to everyone's expectations, Master, wait for me to come back and honor you!"

Wukong spoke as he gave Abbot Kongxu three heavy kowtows!

"Let's go!"

Lin Fan pulled up Little Wukong and headed out of Shaolin Temple!

Wukong took three steps back for every step forward, tears still flowing out of his eyes!

The disciples of Shaolin Temple knew Wukong was leaving and came out to see him off!

Seeing the scene before him, Lin Fan finally understood the impact his departure years ago had on the hearts of many brothers!

This kind of farewell is very painful!

Lin Fan finally understood why the Little Sister never forgave him; firstly, because she hadn't resolved her inner struggles!

Secondly, she seemed unwilling to experience such a farewell again, she resisted farewells, so she dared not accept it, just to avoid another goodbye!