Xu Fang, along with Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue, pondered how to house the little Qilin, a sight that did not escape the notice of the other beings present, who couldn't help but whisper amongst themselves.
"Does this Xu Fang really think he's so great, parading around with members of three tribes, looking so mighty? Now he's troubled, serves him right!"
"Exactly, exactly. This little Qilin isn't one of the three thousand guests in Zixiao Palace. If it were to go to Zixiao Palace, the Dao Ancestor would surely be displeased."
"Moreover, even if they keep this little Qilin here, during the three thousand years of preaching, who knows if something might happen to it? How will this fellow explain it to the Qilin clan then!"
These powerful beings harbored a sense of schadenfreude, but it was understandable. Who could blame them when Xu Fang always made such a grand entrance?
The last time he preached, all sorts of spiritual treasures circled him, shimmering with golden light. This time, he was accompanied by members of three tribes, looking majestic.
Naturally, everyone was filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment. Now that they had the opportunity, they naturally wanted to mock him and find some psychological balance.
Hearing the gossip of these beings, Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue's expressions turned grim.
"Senior, shall we deal with them?"
"Indeed, these fellows are utterly hateful. Those ones over there, we robbed them last time and they clearly haven't learned their lesson!"
Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue were indignant and both sought instructions from Xu Fang, ready to start a fight right then and there.
Xu Fang glanced at the powerful beings and chuckled.
They had spoken the truth, pointing out his dilemma.
Taking the little Qilin to Zixiao Palace would displease Dao Ancestor Hongjun, and might even lead to them losing their qualification to listen to the preaching.
As for leaving the little Qilin here, during the three thousand years, such a majestic beast might attract a few strange uncles and aunts who would abduct it.
Now that he was in a bind, these powerful beings were deliberately looking this way, their desire to watch a spectacle clearly evident.
However, Xu Fang had already figured out a solution and paid them no mind, waving his hand to stop the restless Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue.
"Alright, alright. Their behavior only proves our excellence. They are mere good-for-nothings, no need to concern ourselves with them."
Xu Fang did not intentionally lower his voice. These words fell into the ears of the assembled beings, causing them all to turn angry.
However, since there had been no direct confrontation, they had no grounds to attack.
More importantly, they assessed the situation and realized that while they could verbally spar, they might not actually be Xu Fang's match if it came to blows.
They could only forcibly suppress their anger, their hearts still filled with resentment, looking at Xu Fang's group with a mocking gaze.
The meaning in their eyes was clear: We'll just watch quietly and see how Xu Fang continues to show off!
Xu Fang sensed their gazes and simply chuckled, not taking it to heart.
With a thought, the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda flew out from his embrace, landing before him. It began to spin rapidly, instantly expanding to the size of a palace, magnificent and grand.
The beings present, including Jin Chi Da Peng Diao, were bewildered by Xu Fang's intentions.
Xu Fang ignored the others and looked at the little Qilin, saying.
"Go inside."
"Senior, this..."
The little Qilin did not understand Xu Fang's intentions and looked at the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda before it, momentarily at a loss.
"Why so much nonsense? Your senior is in a hurry!"
Xu Fang frowned and immediately kicked the little Qilin into the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda.
"Ah~"
The little Qilin's screams echoed as its figure was kicked flying into the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda.
"This!"
All the beings present stared in dumbfounded amazement. What was Xu Fang playing at!
"Senior, I said it was difficult to handle, but you didn't have to take it seriously! It was just a joke, how could you just attack so decisively!"
"Yes, Senior, this is a bit unkind of you."
Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue spoke cautiously.
The other beings also reacted, realizing that Xu Fang was truly ruthless. If he couldn't solve a problem, he solved the person causing the problem, directly killing the little Qilin!
"Alas, this little Qilin has truly met the wrong person!"
"Indeed. Did you really think all the great beings in the Primordial Era were as benevolent and kind as us?"
"This little Qilin is truly pitiful. Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, this is wrong. It admired you so much, and you... What is this!"
The powerful beings spoke one after another, accusing Xu Fang of indiscriminate slaughter.
However, they did not enjoy their moment of moral superiority for long before a head suddenly appeared on one of the pagoda's levels.
"Senior, I'm doing well here, thank you, Senior!"
The little Qilin's voice rang out, half its body emerging from the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, waving its little claws at Xu Fang.
Just now, when Senior kicked it, it thought Senior had truly intended to kill it and suppress it with his treasure.
Never would it have imagined that upon entering the treasure, it would be unharmed. The space inside was vast, beyond measure!
"Alright, alright, don't fall out. Can you stop fussing? We're about to take off."
A pair of large hands pressed down on the little Qilin, dragging it back in, and then spoke.
"Don't worry, Xu boy, we'll take good care of this little fellow."
Xu Fang heard the voice that only he could hear and nodded, responding telepathically.
"Thank you, Brother Chi Zi. Seven Treasures, return!"
As the voice fell, the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda spun rapidly, soon shrinking back to its normal size and flying back into Xu Fang's hand.
Xu Fang put the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda into his embrace, looked at the stunned Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue, and said.
"What? Standing there dumbfounded? You are supposed to be on our side, don't act like those people, so ignorant. You dare call yourselves great beings, hmph!"
As Xu Fang spoke, he swept his gaze over the equally dumbfounded powerful beings, his eyes full of mockery.
What else could these powerful beings say? They had never imagined a treasure could be used like this!
Thinking back to what they had just said, they felt their faces flush with embarrassment.
They had just mocked him relentlessly, only to end up being the laughingstock themselves instead of making him one!
Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue snapped back to reality, looking at the awkward expressions of the assembled beings, and burst into laughter.
Senior still has a way. These fellows deserved to be humiliated for provoking Senior!
Xu Fang said no more. Since the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda could be used to trap beings, it could naturally also accommodate them. There was no need to boast.
"Alright, don't bother with these country bumpkin great beings. Let's go."
Xu Fang said, then immediately soared into the sky, heading towards the chaos.
Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue saw this and closely followed Xu Fang, breaking through the dimensional membrane and heading towards Zixiao Palace in the chaos.
They left behind a group of great beings looking at each other in disbelief, unsure whether to laugh or cry.
Well, in this Primordial Era, it was indeed unwise to provoke someone like Xu Fang. This fellow never played by the rules and never took the conventional path.