amaotonovel Chapter 263 New Hope
Chapter 263 New Hope
"Oh? Haven't you sent me calligraphy and paintings?" Chen Luobai took the book with some doubts, but when he saw the words on the cover, his eyes suddenly widened and his hands holding the book began to tremble slightly.
Yuan Yiqiang and Pei Hanjie were shocked when they saw this. What kind of book could make their master lose his composure like this?
"'Seventeen Moments of Seizing the Sky'? The legendary peerless swordsmanship... actually exists?!" Chen Luobai's voice trembled with excitement.
"Seventeen Minutes of Seizing the Sky?" Yuan Yiqiang and Pei Hanjie looked at each other in surprise. This name was extremely unfamiliar to them.
Chen Luobai didn't explain much, simply eagerly turning the pages. The more he read, the more excited he became, his face flushed and his breathing quickened. Lin Fan looked at him worriedly, fearing the old man might get into an accident from his excessive excitement.
"It's true... It's actually true..." Chen Luobai muttered to himself, completely immersed in the world of the book.
"Junior brother, what is this thing you are holding?" Pei Hanjie asked in a low voice as he came closer.
"I don't know. It looked like a jade book, so I just brought it over to show Master." Lin Fan shrugged. He had just stumbled upon it among the books in the storage magic weapon. Those books were incredibly rare and unique, practically priceless. From Master Chen Luobai's reaction, he knew this thing was definitely something special.
"Master, don't just look at it yourself, tell us what it is." Lin Fan said with a smile.
"Ah?" Chen Luobai finally came to his senses and looked at Lin Fan, "Where did this book come from?"
"It was given to me by my master who raised me." Lin Fan replied.
"Oh, that's the master you mentioned before." Chen Luobai nodded. "Why would he give you a book on sculpture? Could he be a master of sculpture as well?"
"No, no, he gave me a lot of books. This engraving book is just one of them." Lin Fan explained, "I thought this book might be useful to you, Master, so I brought it here."
"So that's how it is." Chen Luobai gently stroked the old book in his hand, feeling so excited that he couldn't calm down. "I always thought it was just a legend, but I didn't expect it to really exist."
"Master, please accept it." Lin Fan said.
"No, this gift is too precious." Chen Luobai shook his head. "Besides, this book was given to you by your master. How can you just give it to me casually? Let me take a look at it first, or make a copy, and then return it to you."
"No problem, come whenever it's convenient for you." Lin Fan didn't care. There were many treasures and rare books in his storage ring.
"Master, what does this book say? Why have we never heard of it?" Pei Hanjie asked curiously.
"This book records seventeen extraordinary carving techniques, called 'Seventeen Carvings of Heaven', which means it can seize the creation of heaven and earth," Chen Luobai explained. "I can't say much about the rest, because this book is not mine after all."
"Master, if you have learned it, you must teach it to my two senior brothers. Since you gave it to me, it is mine and I can decide what to do with it." Lin Fan said hurriedly.
After hearing this, Chen Luobai nodded: "Okay... After learning these seventeen moments, you will all have the potential to become true masters in the future."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Yiqiang and Pei Hanjie were instantly thrilled. Becoming a master? That was their dream! Learning these seventeen moments could make one a master? Then this "Seventeen Moments of Seizing the Heavens" was truly incredible!
"Thank you, Junior Brother!" The two looked at each other and bowed to Lin Fan together.
This opportunity was given to them by Lin Fan!
"Oh, oh, brothers, please don't be so polite. We are all family." Lin Fan quickly supported them.
Chen Luobai looked at the friendship and harmony among his fellow disciples and a gratified smile appeared on his face.
He looked at the book in his hand again, his heart full of anticipation and longing.
Perhaps with the help of these seventeen moments he could truly break through to a higher level—becoming a true master! He had originally thought his life was hopeless, but the "Seventeen Moments of Seizing the Heavens" had given him new hope and motivation!
"Taking this apprentice is the best decision I have made in my life!" Chen Luobai sighed in his heart.
Afterwards, Lin Fan chatted with Chen Luobai for a while before leaving with Zhao Ziqing. On the way, Lin Fan suddenly remembered and asked, "By the way, when will our jade carving be finished? I almost forgot to ask."
Zhao Ziqing looked at Lin Fan, smiled, and said, "It'll take some time. Master-level works require inspiration! You have to work hard. Once you become a master, you won't have to bother others anymore."
Lin Fan smiled helplessly when he heard this: "Hey, I became your disciple because I was looking for three free workers. Don't let me become free labor!" Zhao Ziqing couldn't help but laugh when she heard this: "Don't worry, I won't let you work for nothing! I will pay you when the time comes!"
"I'm not short of money... How about paying off the debt with my own flesh?" Lin Fan teased.
Zhao Ziqing remained silent. Ever since she'd accompanied Lin Fan clothes shopping yesterday and seen his fresh new look, she'd felt a change of heart. She'd tossed and turned in bed the previous night, feeling perhaps she'd been too superficial. After all, as they say, "Beautiful skins are a dime a dozen, but interesting souls are rare."
"Your silence means you agree? Then let's not go to the company today and go somewhere else?" Lin Fan said half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"You haven't even started work yet, and you're already trying to take advantage of me." Zhao Ziqing rolled her eyes at him.
"That can be considered an advance payment of benefits. Wouldn't it make me more motivated to work?" Lin Fan said with a smile.
"You're dreaming. That's not the company's rule. You work first, then get paid." Zhao Ziqing found a comfortable position in the passenger seat and leaned back, relaxed. She used to be dignified and proper in front of outsiders, but now with Lin Fan, she felt much more at ease.
"Okay, I'll listen to you and start working. I will work hard to become a master." Lin Fan said seriously.
Arriving at the company, Zhao Ziqing immediately got busy, while Lin Fan organized a meeting with the team members. At this time, Jiang Li also arrived. After a day of rest, she looked much better, with a more rosy skin and a more outstanding temperament.
Jiang Li and Lin Fan exchanged glances and quickly looked away. She didn't want anyone to know about their relationship, especially Zhao Ziqing. But thinking of what happened that night, her heart still throbbed.
Lin Fan smiled slightly. It seemed that she was still very cautious.
"Please report on the progress. I was busy this morning and couldn't come." Lin Fan said.
"Okay, Mr. Lin." Cai Wen began to report.
After listening to the report, Lin Fan said decisively: "Don't be afraid to spend money, go all out. Just like in war, if you want to win, you can't be stingy with ammunition!"