Seeing Duobao's overjoyed face and then Tongtian and Yuanshi glaring, Xu Fang couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.
"It's a good deal for Duobao, becoming Tongtian's disciple by chance."
This constant bickering between Yuanshi and Tongtian, though Tongtian hadn't initially intended to formally take Duobao as a disciple, had led Tongtian to directly accept Duobao Daoren as a disciple just to prove his point.
However, Xu Fang knew that even without this incident, according to the predetermined course of events, Duobao Daoren would still become Tongtian's disciple and the senior disciple of the Jie Sect in the future.
He wondered if this event had altered the course of history or if everything was unfolding as fate intended.
As Xu Fang was lost in thought, the voices of many powerful beings reached his ears.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, you promised to return the treasures and release the people. Why haven't you dispersed the formation yet?"
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, we heard your reputation for integrity, which is why we were willing to hand over our treasures. Are you going back on your word?"
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, pay attention to your industry reputation! If you continue like this, you won't be able to collect any more treasures!"
The dispute between Tongtian and Yuanshi ended with Tongtian taking Duobao Daoren as his disciple. Knowing that there was no more spectacle to be seen, the assembled powerful beings naturally wished to leave quickly.
"Industry reputation? What industry, what reputation! Don't you dare slander me out of thin air!"
Xu Fang cursed jokingly, thinking of himself as some sort of bandit, even earning himself an "industry reputation"?
However, despite his words, he was still an immortal with integrity. Of course, he would release the powerful beings after collecting their treasures.
"Everyone, rest assured, I will abide by our agreement and let you all depart. Cultivate well, and sainthood awaits you!"
Xu Fang's words brought joy to the assembled powerful beings. However, Xu Fang's tone then shifted.
"However, before that, there are some matters and some people that still need to be dealt with. Stop retreating backward, I'm talking about the two of you!"
As Xu Fang spoke, his gaze fell upon Zhunti Daoren and Jieyin Daoren, who were constantly inching backward.
These two had not changed their ways. It was they who had instigated others during the treasure division, causing the powerful beings to harbor intentions and confront him. How could he let them off the hook?
Seeing this, the other powerful beings also reacted. They instantly scattered, exposing Zhunti Daoren and Jieyin Daoren, leaving them nowhere to hide.
Furthermore, they didn't just scatter; they pointed at Zhunti Daoren and Jieyin Daoren and began to scold them.
"It's these two scoundrels! We never wanted to be enemies with Fellow Daoist Xu Fang; it was all their instigation!"
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, don't let them go!"
"Good and evil eventually meet their due; they deserve it!"
If it weren't for these two, even if Xu Fang had obtained the remaining treasures, at most, people would have been envious and jealous. They wouldn't have been robbed outside the Zixiao Palace and forced to compensate Xu Fang.
Having lost their treasures and their dignity, and unable to deal with Xu Fang, who clearly intended to deal with the two from the West, they naturally chose to fan the flames.
Zhunti Daoren and Jieyin Daoren listened to the words of the assembled powerful beings and were filled with indignation.
They had all confronted Xu Fang together initially. How did it turn out that they were the main culprits?
You scoundrels, if you hadn't had such intentions in your hearts, how could we have incited you? You push all the blame for this unholy alliance onto our master and brother; it's detestable!
However, facing the assembled powerful beings, Zhunti Daoren and Jieyin Daoren couldn't remain as composed as Xu Fang. For now, they could only endure silently, thinking of settling the score later.
Because, the one they found most difficult to deal with at the moment was still the smiling Xu Fang!
At this moment, Zhunti Daoren and Jieyin Daoren looked at Xu Fang's smile and shivered uncontrollably, breaking out in a cold sweat.
Those unbearable memories instantly flooded their minds. At this moment, they finally recalled the fear of being dominated by Xu Fang!
If only they had known, why had they acted so rashly back then!
How could they have lost their minds and forgotten the pain after their wounds had healed?
Didn't even the ever-troublemaking Kunpeng remain silent like everyone else this time? Why did they have to be the ones to step forward?
However, with things having come to this point, they had no choice but to face Xu Fang.
"You two, alas!"
Xu Fang sighed. He hadn't intended to target them, but they insisted on courting disaster. Had they developed a penchant for running headfirst into his wrath?
Hearing Xu Fang speak, Zhunti Daoren and Jieyin Daoren's hearts tightened. After exchanging glances, they nodded and then spoke simultaneously.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, we were wrong, truly wrong!"
"Yes, yes, we were wrong. We are willing to accept any punishment from Fellow Daoist Xu Fang. Doesn't Fellow Daoist Xu Fang enjoy watching that kind of spectacle the most?"
"Yes, yes, shall we perform it for Fellow Daoist Xu Fang again?"
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, do you think this is acceptable?"
As Zhunti Daoren and Jieyin Daoren spoke, they immediately clasped their hands over their heads and rolled onto the ground, spinning like two round balls and rolling farther and farther away.
"..."
The beings present watched this scene in speechless astonishment. Even Xu Fang was rendered speechless.
He somehow felt that Zhunti Daoren and Jieyin Daoren from the West were distressingly proficient.
Xu Fang hadn't intended to use the same trick again. After all, these two future saints had been granted their titles by Patriarch Hongjun, and they were currently at the entrance of the Zixiao Palace. If he pushed his luck further, he might displease Patriarch Hongjun.
Who would have thought that Zhunti Daoren and Jieyin Daoren would become so familiar with the act after the first time? Before Xu Fang could even think of how to deal with them, they started rolling on their own.
Xu Fang glanced back in the direction of the Zixiao Palace. Seeing that there was still no movement from the Zixiao Palace, he noticed Haotian and Yaochi peeking through a crack in the door, watching with great interest.
When they saw Xu Fang looking over, they gave him two thumbs up, their faces filled with admiration.
Seeing this, Xu Fang knew that Patriarch Hongjun would not interfere in this matter.
Even if Patriarch Hongjun were to pursue the matter, Xu Fang would have something to say. Everyone was watching, and he hadn't said anything; they started rolling on their own.
"Fine, fine, let it be!"
Seeing that Zhunti Daoren and Jieyin Daoren had already rolled to the edge of the treasure formation, Xu Fang sighed and thoughtfully opened the treasure formation for them, allowing them to roll unimpeded through the Sea of Chaos.
Feeling the treasure formation disappear, the assembled powerful beings didn't say much. While the two from the West were humiliated, had they themselves not been humiliated?
Being robbed by Xu Fang outside the Zixiao Palace was simply a monumental joke!
Thus, they all activated their figures and flew away, leaving the place, only wishing to quickly return to cultivation and strive for the position of saint.
As for seeking revenge on Xu Fang?
Heh heh!
Unless they could become saints themselves, they would still have to greet this great devil, Xu Fang, as a dear friend!