This scene actually surprised Lin Fan!

Draw the sword, toss the sword away!

In the Martial World, this is a sign of surrender, meaning allowing the opponent to decide your fate!

"Second Master, you..."

Just as Lin Fan was about to persuade him, he saw Lin Xiong wave his hand dismissively, with a hint of self-mockery at the corner of his mouth, saying, "Those who make mistakes must pay the price!"

Then, Lin Xiong looked at Master Wolong, his gaze unwavering, filled with determination, and said, "If you truly want an end, then fine! I’ll give it to you! Coming to Wolong Mountain today, I was prepared to have an end with you!"

"If you want my life, take it, the sword is on the ground, pick it up, kill me, and both of us will be relieved!"

After finishing these words, Lin Xiong closed his eyes, his face exuding a carefree demeanor, as if he had already seen through life and death!

But seeing this, Lin Fan became nervous. Since the Second Master came with him, he had to bring him back!

However, Master Wolong’s strength was evident. If he really wanted to kill Lin Xiong, and Lin Xiong wanted him to kill, Lin Fan definitely couldn’t stop Master Wolong’s actions!

"Hahaha!"

However, just as Lin Fan was racking his brains to come up with a solution, he saw Master Wolong, with a previously somber face, suddenly burst into laughter!

This scene took Lin Fan by surprise, and even Lin Xiong opened his eyes in curiosity!

"What do you mean?" Lin Xiong asked in doubt.

But Master Wolong said, "An ending doesn’t necessarily mean killing. I just wanted your attitude. You’ve been avoiding it for decades, leaving an indelible mark in my heart!"

"Lin Xiong, do you still remember when we roamed the Martial World with our swords? Back then, we were brothers. Could the bond between us really be broken by a single woman?"

Listening to Master Wolong’s words, Lin Xiong seemed to reminisce about the past, showing a knowing smile on his face!

"However, after that battle at the Sun and Moon Divine Sect, you vanished. I knew you were embarrassed to face me, but if you don’t give me an attitude, it’s hard for me to move forward. My journey to Buddhism hasn’t progressed at all!"

"Now, between you and me, we’ve made a good end!" said Master Wolong.

"So... you were just scaring me?" Lin Xiong asked in confusion.

Master Wolong nodded and said, "Yes! If I didn’t do this, how could I make you give me an attitude? But, in truth, when you dared to face me, I knew that today we’d achieve perfect understanding, and the result... was just as I imagined!"

"Damn! Old Wolong, you dared to scare me!"

Lin Xiong rolled his eyes and couldn’t help but curse!

Even in Lin Fan’s mind, thousands of thoughts raced by. Indeed, Lin Fan had been truly terrified and was even prepared to fight Master Wolong to the death!

Master Wolong chuckled and said, "Actually, when I had a conflict with Nóng Zhuāng, I realized we weren’t suitable. She wanted stability, while I sought the path to Buddhism. Perhaps her leaving was the best outcome for her."

"When I challenged you at the Sun and Moon Divine Sect, it was just out of frustration!" Master Wolong confessed.

Lin Xiong sighed and said, "But no matter how it is, in this matter... it’s still my fault!"

"No, no, no! You’ve taken great care of Nóng Zhuāng all these years. I should thank you. Her happiness eased one of the burdens in my heart, and today’s resolution between us has allowed me to let go of worldly attachments and peacefully pursue my Buddhist journey!" Master Wolong said.

Lin Xiong nodded in agreement!

Since the day he met Master Wolong, the latter had been seeking the Buddhist path. Lin Xiong had once curiously asked Master Wolong what the path to Buddhism meant!

Master Wolong just said two words: "Let go"!

Initially, Lin Xiong didn’t understand what that meant, but now he did!

To let go is to release hatred, abandon all emotions and desires, let everything become void!

To keep oneself clear-minded and selfless, this is the only way to seek a higher realm of Buddhism and Taoism!

Buddha! It’s an extraordinarily mysterious state, one Lin Xiong didn’t understand and didn’t want to, but he sincerely wished that Master Wolong could achieve his dreams!

"I still have some wine we once drank stored inside, not much left, just a few bottles; let’s finish them all tonight!" Master Wolong said with a smile.

"You’re almost becoming a Buddha, yet you can still drink?" Lin Xiong asked in surprise.

"Wine and meat pass through the intestines, while Buddha remains in the heart!" Master Wolong clasped his hands together, recited "Amitabha," and turned to walk back into his room!

Resolving this decades-long grievance with Master Wolong, Lin Xiong felt greatly relieved and immediately said with a laugh, "Then we’ll drink until everything turns upside down tonight, Lin Fan, drink with us!"

"Uh... alright!" Lin Fan awkwardly scratched his nose and nodded!

It’s truly a curiosity, the bond between Lin Xiong and Master Wolong, threatening life and death not long ago, and now brotherly close once more, the emotions in the Martial World are indeed mysterious!

If it were in the Dark Realm, there wouldn’t be this much chatter, if dissatisfied, they’d kill you, pushing it too far, they’d annihilate your entire clan, straightforward revenge, that’s the rule in the Dark Realm!

Entering Master Wolong’s room, there were many Buddha statues placed around, a large incense burner inside was burning incense, exuding a faint aroma.

The room had a raised heated brick bed, which was customary in the Martial World, though these were becoming increasingly rare with societal development!

Outside was a stove, with a robust fire burning inside, as the bed and stove were connected, the heat from the fire could warm the platform, making it very comfortable to sit on!

On the platform was a redwood table, without stools, similar to East Asian dining, but while East Asians kneel, those in the Martial World sit cross-legged!

Master Wolong brought over a chest, inside were bottles of aged Nu’er Hong wine, totaling ten bottles, and he had Xiang’Er prepare some dishes, and the three, Lin Fan included, began rounds of drinking!

Lin Xiong had a bold personality and a large capacity for alcohol; initially, Lin Fan didn’t think much of Master Wolong, but after a few rounds, Lin Fan realized he had underestimated him. Master Wolong drank like a bucket, with no sign of a red face!

Could it be that those on the Buddhist Taoist path possess an immunity to getting drunk?