Xu Fang ignored the puzzlement of Daoist Duobao, currently communicating with the Seven Treasures Linglong Pagoda.
"That's it. Have Sister Teng or Sister Jiao use your treasure world passage or something to bring over some Jiutian Xirang."
Xu Fang naturally knew about the teleportation function but feigned ignorance, deliberately speaking vaguely.
The Seven Treasures Linglong Pagoda understood Xu Fang's intention and did not correct his mistake, nor did it leak information about the chat group. It responded, "Understood, understood. Please wait a moment."
Afterward, there was silence. No messages sounded in the chat group. Xu Fang guessed that the Seven Treasures Linglong Pagoda was privately messaging Penglai Immortal Island. He wondered who would come this time.
After a while, the Seven Treasures Linglong Pagoda vibrated, its light flashing erratically, exceptionally dazzling.
Once the light stabilized, a treasure appeared beside the Seven Treasures Linglong Pagoda.
"Hey there, little Xu, long time no see! Did you miss me? It doesn't matter if you did; Sister is the innate Gourd Vine you'll never get!"
Xu Fang didn't retort to the Innate Gourd Vine. These sisters were unlike the crude guys like the Sky Measuring Ruler. Whatever they said, he'd just listen.
"Alright, Sister Teng, you're mighty and powerful. Did you bring the Jiutian Xirang? There's an old tea tree here that needs to move!"
The Innate Gourd Vine was fine until it heard this. Upon hearing it, it couldn't help but writhe its branches and leaves, as if pointing at the Enlightenment Tea Tree, and began to scold.
"This old fellow, why didn't you join us earlier? You had to be fickle and want to return to Duobao's embrace?"
"What? Is our little Xu not good enough for you, this broken old tea tree? You only realized your fear after causing so much trouble?"
The Innate Gourd Vine continued its scolding. It had already been agreed that if the Sky Measuring Ruler and the others had brought it earlier, they might have scared off Guangchengzi.
This Enlightenment Tea Tree, however, got tempted when it saw Duobao, that fatty, and changed its mind, insisting on waiting for Daoist Zhunti. It only realized its mistake when Daoist Duobao couldn't protect it, causing so much trouble.
The Enlightenment Tea Tree also knew its mistake and silently bore the Innate Gourd Vine's anger, not retorting.
Finally, Xu Fang couldn't stand it and, fearing the Enlightenment Tea Tree would be scolded into depression, quickly intervened, "Alright, alright, Sister Teng, calm down. This old tea tree knows its mistake now. Give it another chance!"
"Hmph! If it weren't for little Xu, I would never let you step foot into my Penglai Immortal Island!"
The Innate Gourd Vine snorted coldly, its figure flashed, and it entered the Seven Treasures Linglong Pagoda, leaving only a patch of soil suspended in the air.
"This is!"
"Jiutian Xirang!"
Daoist Duobao and Guangchengzi, looking at the soil emitting a faint glow, resembling yellow clouds, immediately recognized it. Wasn't this the Jiutian Xirang formed from the innate Wutu essence? This Jiutian Xirang had powerful defenses and astonishing might. Once unleashed, it could not be resisted by those without profound cultivation or equivalent treasures.
"Senior, are you planning to use this Jiutian Xirang to transplant the Enlightenment Tea Tree?"
Daoist Duobao's heart stirred. Apart from its formidable power, the greatest function of Jiutian Xirang was its creation ability, allowing spiritual herbs and roots to grow better and absorb spiritual energy from heaven and earth.
"Oh, you know my intentions well. Do you really think I'm going to forcefully harvest this Enlightenment Tea Tree?"
Xu Fang glanced at Daoist Duobao. He had acted so tearfully earlier; anyone would think his senior was dying.
Daoist Duobao chuckled awkwardly, but his heart rejoiced. He knew that as a fellow treasure enthusiast and his idol, how could Senior do such a thing? He had misunderstood him this time!
Guangchengzi's expression darkened. It seemed he was utterly out of luck with this Enlightenment Tea Tree this time.
Xu Fang ignored them. After communicating with the Enlightenment Tea Tree, he began the transplant. With a wave of his hand, the Jiutian Xirang in mid-air descended, falling into the soil and disappearing instantly.
With Xu Fang's help, a beam of light erupted from the Enlightenment Tea Tree, unleashing its power. It absorbed all the Jiutian Xirang that had seeped into the soil into its roots.
"Alright, it's all absorbed."
"Okay, bear with it. I'm going to be very forceful."
"I feel like your words are a bit inappropriate, ahhhhh!"
The Enlightenment Tea Tree didn't finish its sentence before it cried out in agony. Xu Fang, taking advantage of the Enlightenment Tea Tree's momentary relaxation, acted directly, using his divine abilities to conjure a pair of large hands and uproot the Enlightenment Tea Tree.
Although the Enlightenment Tea Tree was prepared, being forcibly pulled from the ground still caused it to cry out in pain, making the surrounding treasures wince. However, thanks to the Jiutian Xirang enveloping its roots, the Enlightenment Tea Tree only lost a few leaves when it was uprooted. Its vitality remained, and it floated serenely in mid-air. Even the spiritual roots and herbs beneath the Enlightenment Tea Tree rose with it.
"Go."
Xu Fang waved his hand. The Enlightenment Tea Tree swayed its branches and leaves, expressing its gratitude to Xu Fang before diving into the Seven Treasures Linglong Pagoda.
Seeing this, Guangchengzi sighed, knowing his destiny with the Enlightenment Tea Tree was completely gone!
Daoist Duobao, although deep in thought, felt more relieved than anything. Even if the Enlightenment Tea Tree didn't fall into his hands, it was a good fate to be in the hands of Senior. Thus, Daoist Duobao picked up the fallen leaves of the Enlightenment Tea Tree, intending to keep them as a memento, which he could later use to brew tea and aid his enlightenment.
"Alright, alright, Duobao, stop fussing. Isn't that a bit pathetic?" Xu Fang chuckled and said. "Speaking of which, your protection of this Enlightenment Tea Tree was invaluable. I like you more and more, and the Enlightenment Tea Tree also admires you greatly."
Guangchengzi, overhearing this, couldn't help but sneer. "Admire? Appreciation? In the end, he got nothing. Why pretend to be a good person, a distinguished senior? Wasn't it still force that made people submit and seized the opportunity and treasure?"
And this Daoist Duobao, shamelessly praising Xu Fang, was truly embarrassing!
"Heh heh!"
Seeing Guangchengzi's attitude, Xu Fang merely chuckled and looked at Daoist Duobao. "You are different from those two. Therefore, to thank you, the Enlightenment Tea Tree and I have decided to give you a gift."
As Xu Fang spoke, a handful of yellow earth flew out of the Seven Treasures Linglong Pagoda. It was the Jiutian Xirang, and on it was a small sapling emitting a faint glow.
"This is a sapling painstakingly cultivated by the Enlightenment Tea Tree, which will be able to become an Enlightenment Tea Tree in time."
Daoist Duobao gazed at the miniature Enlightenment Tea Tree floating before him, overjoyed. He never imagined he would have such a fortunate encounter!
Guangchengzi's face fell. "Senior Xu Fang, if I say nice things about you now, is there still a chance?"