Chapter 94

Gao Ren said I am a cultivator, and playing chess is just a side job.

I am a cultivator...

Tianyan Daoist’s eyes grew brighter, his mind shaking wildly, and finally, his mouth curved into a smile.

"Enlightened! I have finally enlightened!"

His hair began to dance, his entire being seemingly rejuvenated, looking somewhat deranged.

Lin Mufeng couldn’t wait to urge, "Tianyan Daoist, what have you enlightened? Could it be that the High Person has some instructions?"

"Not instructions, but guidance! The High Person is guiding me!"

Tianyan Daoist was extremely excited, "He said I am a cultivator, and playing chess is just a side job, so he didn’t take me as a disciple. The key is that I am a cultivator! Since I am cultivating, what qualifications do I have to delve into the Way of Chess? I am not worthy!"

"The Way of Chess requires one to be wholehearted and maintain one’s true heart. Being so indecisive, no wonder the High Person didn’t want to take me as a disciple!"

Tianyan Daoist became more and more agitated, tears welling up in his eyes, "Even the story the High Person told at the end, the protagonist was an ordinary person. It turns out... I have been on the wrong path all along. Hahaha, I finally know where I went wrong!"

Lin Mufeng looked at Tianyan Daoist and couldn’t help but ask, "Tianyan Daoist, what do you plan to do?"

"I will destroy my cultivation and devote myself to the study of chess from now on!"

Tianyan Daoist’s face was resolute, his eyes shining with a brilliant light, "I will find a secluded place, you don’t need to look for me anymore. I am off!"

With that, he eagerly rode the遁light and flashed away.

Lin Mufeng and Sun Qianshan stared blankly at Tianyan Daoist’s departing figure, momentarily stunned.

"Old Lin, he said he is going to destroy his cultivation?"

"It seems so."

"Is this really... learned? Destroyed?"

...

In the courtyard.

Li Nianfan watched the three of them leave, smiling and shaking his head.

Fortunately, they didn’t stay. Recently, my courtyard has been quite poor, with no wild game at all. If they had stayed, I could only offer them some vegetables and fruits, which would be a bit low-class.

Sigh, unable to go out hunting, it’s really frustrating.

Li Nianfan sighed inwardly, his gaze falling on the newly added refrigerator, his mood improving.

The food segment can be expanded in the future.

These cultivators are really too polite. You know, since they came, what gifts should they bring?

He walked up to the refrigerator, instantly feeling refreshed, as if he were in an air-conditioned room.

"Still, it’s comfortable here." Li Nianfan even brought a stool and leaned against the rockery, enjoying the coolness from the refrigerator.

He couldn’t help but say, "Little Daji, before long, I will make you an ice lolly. You will have a treat."

"Ice lolly? What is that?" Daji was slightly stunned. Could it be an ice attribute magical treasure?

Li Nianfan explained, "It’s a kind of food! It’s long and hard, cold and refreshing, with various flavors. Licking it is very satisfying, you will definitely like it!"

"Wow." Daji licked her lips, immediately showing an eager look, "What does an ice lolly look like?"

Anything praised by Master Li must be good!

"Various shapes." Li Nianfan smiled slightly, then said, "But we need to wait a bit longer. I need to make a lantern first."

"What is Master making a lantern for?" Daji asked curiously.

Li Nianfan held a carving knife in one hand and a branch in the other, replying, "I came back so late yesterday, but there was no light source, which was very inconvenient. I thought making a lantern would be better."

"I see." Daji nodded, admiring him even more.

Master is indeed the master. Even though he can see in the dark as if it were daylight, he still thought of the detail that ordinary people can’t see at night and specifically made a lantern. This is the realm!

Li Nianfan closed his eyes, and after a moment, the framework of the lantern was already designed in his mind. He then immediately started making the lantern.

His fingers were incredibly agile, the carving knife moving smoothly without a single pause.

Each move was done without hesitation, as if he had a clear plan in mind.

The small carving knife seemed to be able to carve anything. With a light flick, the material in his hand would be split, quickly taking the shape Li Nianfan wanted.

This carving knife had always been with Li Nianfan. Though small, it was very practical and convenient.

He remembered, this was a reward given by the system after he reached the maximum level in carving.

To be fair, although the system is tricky, the quality of the gifts it gives is still good.

Whether it’s the refrigerator, water purifier, air purifier, or this carving knife, they have been working perfectly for so many years, which is quite rare.

For the lantern’s frame, Li Nianfan still chose bamboo strips as the material.

As for the shape, Li Nianfan chose a cylindrical form. He didn’t want to make it overly fancy; the most important thing was practicality.

Finally, Li Nianfan used the branches from the willow tree in the backyard as the lantern’s string.

The willow branches were very resilient and not easy to break, and they looked better than ropes, so Li Nianfan naturally chose them without hesitation.

Soon, the lantern’s frame was completed.

Li Nianfan set it aside and started making the lantern’s body.

Using cloth or paper was best for the lantern’s body because they don’t block the light, allowing it to shine through.

Li Nianfan chose red cloth because it was definitely more durable than paper.

After cutting the cloth to fit the lantern’s frame, the basic shape of the lantern was complete. The final step remained.

Li Nianfan took out the four treasures of the study he had prepared, held a brush, dipped it in yellow ink, and after a brief moment of contemplation, directly touched the red cloth with the brush tip.

With a few strokes, a large "Fu" character appeared on the cloth!

Li Nianfan smiled slightly.

Done!

Daji, who had been watching Li Nianfan’s movements in a daze, suddenly snapped out of it.

What just happened?

She felt that every move Master made was so beautiful, as if every action was flawless, in harmony with the rhythm of heaven, giving her the illusion that the rules of the universe were under his control, as if he had merged with heaven and earth, making her involuntarily captivated.

She couldn’t describe the feeling, but it didn’t stop her from being shocked.

Li Nianfan turned the lantern around, nodded in satisfaction, and muttered, "The lantern is done, but it’s missing a light source. I need to find an opportunity to go down the mountain and buy some candles."

Missing a light source?

Daji’s heart suddenly stirred.

Could Master use ordinary candles as a light source? There must be a deeper meaning!

Daji’s heart immediately became restless. Finally, it’s my turn to show my worth!

During this time, she had followed Li Nianfan, watching a group of cultivators continuously bring treasures to Master, flattering him one after another, which naturally made her anxious.

She had been thinking of ways to help Master, and now the opportunity had come!

Her beautiful eyes flickered, and she thought hard about what could serve as a light source.

However... before that, there was something more important to do!