Xu Fang did not hide anything from Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun Dao Ren, and spoke his thoughts one by one. Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun Dao Ren listened attentively, marveling repeatedly.
"This is a good plan, why didn't I think of it?"
"Haha! It's Daoist Xu Fang's brilliant idea, I, Hong Yun, will follow Daoist Xu Fang's suggestion!"
As Hong Yun Dao Ren spoke, he was about to act according to Xu Fang's method.
This time, Zhen Yuanzi did not stop him. From what Xu Fang had just said, this was indeed a method that would not miss opportunities or endanger lives, allowing Hong Yun Dao Ren to leave Wuzhuang Guan and travel the Primordial Era, without encountering any mishaps.
And the price paid was a bit huge, but was it not better than Eastern Prince simply kicking the bucket?
However, Zhen Yuanzi did not stop him, but Xu Fang stopped Hong Yun Dao Ren.
"Daoist Hong Yun, there is no hurry for this matter. Since a method has been found, you can now try it in Wuzhuang Guan and see if there are any opportunities."
"If it really doesn't work, then proceed according to my method. It's just a waste of some time, not worth mentioning."
Upon hearing Xu Fang's words, Hong Yun Dao Ren pondered for a moment, then nodded and agreed.
"Alright, since Daoist Xu Fang has said so, I will proceed accordingly!"
Since Daoist Xu Fang had already offered his advice, everything was foolproof, and he was no longer in such a hurry.
He would try it in Wuzhuang Guan first, and if it didn't work, he would proceed according to Xu Fang's method, which was also fine.
Zhen Yuanzi was overjoyed to see Hong Yun Dao Ren, who had been clamoring to go out, persuaded by Xu Fang, and repeatedly thanked Xu Fang.
"Daoist Xu Fang is truly resourceful. I truly couldn't control this stubborn ox. Thank you, Daoist Xu Fang!"
"It's nothing. I don't want the people I know to become fewer and fewer."
Xu Fang sighed. Under the Heavenly Dao, the general trend could not be changed. He could only strategize on these minor details to protect Hong Yun Dao Ren.
Hearing Xu Fang's words and seeing his sighing appearance, Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun Dao Ren felt unbearable, knowing that the incident with Eastern Prince had deeply affected him.
Just then, Qingfeng and Mingyue served the Ginseng Fruit with jade plates. Zhen Yuanzi pointed at the Ginseng Fruit and comforted Xu Fang.
"Daoist Xu Fang, do not worry. Look how large and wide these Ginseng Fruits are. We should raise our cups and discuss the Dao together with these Ginseng Fruits!"
Hong Yun Dao Ren echoed this sentiment.
"Exactly, exactly! Come, come, this biggest one is for you. This Ginseng Fruit is a good thing!"
Xu Fang smelled the aroma emanating from the Ginseng Fruits on the jade plate. They looked like children, about six or seven inches in size, lying on the plate.
This Ginseng Fruit was indeed a good thing, one of the Ten Great Spiritual Roots of Heaven and Earth, incredibly precious.
It was said that just smelling it could prolong life by three hundred and sixty years, and eating one could extend life by forty-seven thousand years, a treasure for longevity.
Furthermore, it was also very beneficial for assisting cultivation.
And this Ginseng Fruit only flowered every three thousand years, bore fruit every three thousand years, and that was not all. It needed another three thousand years to mature. Looking at the branches just now, there were only twenty to thirty mature fruits.
And this jade plate already had over a dozen, showing Zhen Yuanzi's sincerity.
"There's no need to discuss the Dao. This is indeed a good thing. Since Daoist Zhen Yuanzi is so sincere, I will accept it."
Xu Fang directly took the Ginseng Fruits along with the jade plate. Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun Dao Ren's expressions froze.
Seeing this, Xu Fang looked at Zhen Yuanzi and smiled.
"What? Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, are you reluctant to part with them?"
What else could Zhen Yuanzi say? At this point, even if he was reluctant, he could only put on a brave face. He quickly said:
"Not reluctant, not reluctant. Daoist Xu Fang jokes. Let alone these Ginseng Fruits, even the Ginseng Fruit tree, if Daoist Xu Fang wants it, how could I have any objections? Why are you being so polite to me!"
Seeing that the situation had come to this, Zhen Yuanzi decided to be magnanimous. After all, he had said these words, and Xu Fang couldn't possibly dig up his Ginseng Fruit tree, could he?
However, these words fell into Xu Fang's ears, and Xu Fang's spirit immediately lifted. He quickly said:
"Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, you said it yourself. A gentleman's word is as good as his bond!"
"Don't worry, don't worry. I won't dig up the Ginseng Fruit tree. However, I have the Nine Heavens Breath Soil. Please give me a branch of the Ginseng Fruit, Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, so I can cultivate it."
Since they said not to be polite, why should he be?
Zhen Yuanzi was speechless upon hearing this. I was just being polite, Daoist Xu Fang, why are you not polite?
Hong Yun Dao Ren looked at Zhen Yuanzi and patted his shoulder.
"Alas, you forgot Daoist Xu Fang's great reputation. You're in for it this time! Haha!"
Seeing Hong Yun Dao Ren laugh unscrupulously, Zhen Yuanzi was helpless.
Earlier, to show his generosity, he had forgotten Daoist Xu Fang's illustrious reputation in the Primordial Era. He never went empty-handed, and never failed. How could he not leave with something?
However, the words had been spoken, and the situation had come to this. Zhen Yuanzi could only agree and immediately ordered Qingfeng and Mingyue to cut off a branch of the Ginseng Fruit and hand it over to Xu Fang.
Although he was heartbroken, in truth, Xu Fang's help this time was invaluable, and these things were insignificant in comparison.
Xu Fang accepted the Ginseng Fruit branch, placed it inside the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, and had the Innate Gourd Vine planted on the Nine Heavens Breath Soil for cultivation. Then he bid farewell to Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun Dao Ren.
"Daoist Xu Fang, it is rare for us to meet. Are you truly not going to discuss the Dao?"
Zhen Yuanzi was still persistent about discussing the Dao and asked.
"Forget it. I still have some matters to attend to, so I will take my leave!"
As Xu Fang spoke, he glanced at Hong Yun Dao Ren and continued:
"Daoist Hong Yun, I have said all I can. You must take care of yourself!"
With that, Xu Fang, ignoring Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun Dao Ren's pleas, left Wuzhuang Guan and descended the mountain.
Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun Dao Ren watched Xu Fang's departure, both lost in thought.
Xu Fang, accompanied by the Golden-Winged Great Peng and two others, descended Longevity Mountain, ascended the Treasure Distribution Rock, and prepared to set off again.
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and the other two did not crowd around to ask Xu Fang where he was going, showing no interest in the upcoming journey.
They even looked at Xu Fang with disappointment and extreme melancholy.
Seeing them like this, Xu Fang was helpless.
But he could understand. They didn't know that Eastern Prince wasn't completely dead. At this moment, they all believed that Eastern Prince had been utterly annihilated, and as a good friend, he showed no signs of seeking revenge or justice.
He even ate and took things at Wuzhuang Guan, showing no sadness for a departed friend.
It was already quite restrained that they hadn't cursed him. He believed they were experiencing the collapse of their idol right now.
After all, perhaps without realizing it, he had become their benchmark for immortality and held an extremely important position.
"So, being an idol is quite tiring!"
Xu Fang sighed, looked at the Golden-Winged Great Peng and the other two, and shook his head.
Oh well, as their idol, he couldn't disappoint them too much. So be it!
Thus, Xu Fang looked straight ahead, roared, and gave his orders.
"Treasure Distribution Rock, full speed ahead, heading West!"