Facing the enthusiastic invitations from various treasures in the chat group, no matter how sincere their words or how eager their expressions, Xu Fang naturally would not agree to join them.
Of course, as a humble, unknown postnatal minor spiritual treasure, he could not appear too indifferent to becoming the administrator of the chat group, lest it arouse suspicion.
Moreover, Xu Fang needed to maintain good relationships with the various forces and treasures in the chat group in this capacity, so he had to respond appropriately.
[Robot Xiao Bing: I am deeply grateful for everyone's favor and the group leader's trust in making me the administrator of the chat group. As for what you have all said, I, Xiao Bing, as a postnatal minor spiritual treasure, have always admired your grace and elegance. I believe we will become good friends in the future, and I hope everyone will cooperate with my work going forward.]
Xu Fang's words not only politely declined the attempts to win him over but were also ambiguous, leaving them with a glimmer of hope.
The treasures were all delighted to hear this and expressed their admiration.
[Liang Tian Chi: As expected of the chat group administrator, these words are so comforting to hear!]
[Chaos Bell: Although I have always disliked this broken ruler, I must admit, it speaks very well this time!]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: Indeed, an administrator should possess such demeanor!]
[Creation Jade Butterfly: I said it, making this robot Xiao Bing the administrator was the most correct choice, and it now seems to be the people's will!]
[Enlightenment Tea Tree: Excellent, excellent. I hope that in the future, when there is time, we can discuss Dao and seek enlightenment with the administrator!]
[Qing Ping Sword: Rest assured, we are not unreasonable treasures. We will definitely cooperate well with your work in the future!]
[Yuan Tu: Who dares not to cooperate? The administrator's authority is immense, the right-hand man of the group leader!]
[Abi: Whoever dares to cross the administrator is crossing the group leader. We, the twin stars of the Sea of Blood, will be the first to disagree!]
The treasures understood the subtle refusal in Xu Fang's words and no longer solely focused on how to win him over to their side.
After all, under the watchful eyes of everyone, with the group leader silently observing from some unknown corner of the myriad realms, this newly appointed administrator, the robot Xiao Bing, would not dare to act recklessly even if it were inclined to.
Realizing this, the treasures ceased their attempts to recruit him and instead praised the administrator, thereby glorifying the group leader and expressing their unwavering loyalty.
Xu Fang's ambiguous attitude also prevented them from becoming disheartened.
While no attempts were made to recruit him openly in the chat group, private messages flooded in like bombs, overwhelming Xu Fang, who feared the system might directly crash.
These private messages were straightforward, merely moving their recruitment intentions to the forefront and becoming even more direct, with various promises.
After all, it was abundantly clear that the administrator of this chat group held immense power, second only to the group leader.
And the group leader, apart from system upgrades and announcements, barely managed the chat group, leaving the vast management authority to the administrators.
As for the robot Xiao Bing, being a postnatal minor spiritual treasure with no strength or influence, who wouldn't want to befriend it, or even secretly control it, thereby manipulating the chat group?
Facing the intentions of the treasures, Xu Fang could only chuckle.
"Heh! You are all thinking too much!"
Did they truly believe this robot Xiao Bing was without backing? If one were to be precise, he and his alternate account, one as the group leader and the other as the administrator, had already surrounded these treasures.
Although the constant flickering of private messages was tiresome, Xu Fang patiently replied to each one.
His words were exceedingly humble, his attitude as ambiguous as possible, maintaining a sense of being neither too close nor too distant.
In simple terms, the robot Xiao Bing was to become a master of subtle manipulation in the Primordial Era.
The goal was to make these treasures feel hopeful and maintain a good relationship with him.
"Anyway, this manipulator is the robot Xiao Bing, what does it have to do with me, Xu Fang?"
Xu Fang absolved himself of any responsibility with a clear conscience.
This way, all the treasures felt they had someone in their corner, and that person seemed to be someone they could control.
Xu Fang's actions were certainly intended to fully leverage the position of his alternate account.
"In the future, I will truly have fun playing with these treasures!"
Xu Fang smiled. Now, he was no longer so passive in the chat group and could use this identity and title to subtly guide the chat group in the direction he wished to see.
With the matter of the chat group resolved, Xu Fang also closed it.
He was currently discoursing with the Three Pure Ones, a rare opportunity he could not miss.
Therefore, Xu Fang withdrew his mind and began to focus intently on discoursing with the Three Pure Ones.
As they sat and debated the Dao, time flowed by, and soon, an unknown period had passed.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang's brilliant ideas are endless; we are truly impressed!"
Taishang suddenly stopped their discussion and spoke with admiration.
Yuan Shi and Tong Tian beside him nodded in agreement.
Although Xu Fang's origins and cultivation were inferior to theirs, his insights were often novel and his viewpoints unique, frequently taking unconventional paths that refreshed their minds.
Having debated the Dao with Xu Fang for so long, they had benefited greatly and were filled with admiration for him.
"Fellow Daoist overpraises me. I, Xu Fang, dare not accept such accolades!"
Xu Fang replied courteously, understanding the situation inwardly.
With his identity as a modern person who had transmigrated, even if his origins and cultivation were inferior to theirs, his knowledge from his past life, which seemed bizarre in the Primordial Era, was more than enough to impress the primordial natives like the Three Pure Ones.
"By the way, Fellow Daoist, our discussion is in full swing. Shall we not continue with renewed vigor?"
Xu Fang spoke. The Three Pure Ones were indeed worthy of being transformed from Pangu's primordial spirit; debating with them had also yielded him immense benefits, and he was unwilling to stop now.
Hearing this, the Three Pure Ones exchanged a smile.
Taishang smiled without speaking, while Tong Tian and Yuan Shi responded.
"Fellow Daoist, while our discussion of the Dao is excellent, we should not be too eager. Considering the time, the Third Sermon of Dao Ancestor Hongjun is fast approaching."
"Indeed, this Third Sermon is of paramount importance, and we cannot miss it!"
Xu Fang heard this and calculated it with his fingers, and indeed, the Third Sermon was imminent, about to begin within days.
"So that's how it is. I had forgotten."
Xu Fang said. Just like last time, if Ao Guang hadn't reminded him, he would have missed it.
"Forgotten?"
The Three Pure Ones heard this and felt helpless. Forgetting anything else was acceptable, but forgetting this Third Sermon was unacceptable!
After all, this Third Sermon was crucial. Dao Ancestor Hongjun had stated that he would be expounding upon the Dao of Saints during this Third Sermon.