"Many thanks, Senior, for this treasure. Many thanks to the Enlightenment Tea Tree for your generosity!"
Duobao Daoist accepted the miniature Enlightenment Tea Tree before him and thanked Xu Fang, not forgetting to call out to the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda as well.
The Senior acted mysteriously, as if the Enlightenment Tea Tree could understand their words. He was filled with doubt but decided to act according to the Senior's rules anyway!
Xu Fang nodded without saying much, his face full of smiles.
This could be considered a karmic connection between Duobao Daoist and the Enlightenment Tea Tree, a reward for a reward.
Just now, Duobao Daoist had fearlessly protected the treasure. Even if the Enlightenment Tea Tree hadn't done this, Xu Fang would have compensated him somehow, ensuring he wouldn't leave empty-handed.
Xu Fang gained the Enlightenment Tea Tree, and Duobao Daoist received a small sapling. The current situation was a win-win.
Of course, Guangchengzi didn't see it that way. He gazed enviously at the miniature Enlightenment Tea Tree in Duobao Daoist's hand and the Nine Heavens Fertile Soil, filled with regret.
If he had known, what would it have hurt to say a few more pleasant words to Xu Fang earlier? These were all immense opportunities!
Now, he had nothing to show for it!
His only consolation was that among the three who had competed for the treasure, Zhunti Daoist was even worse off, still hanging on the Treasure Distribution Rock. This offered him a sliver of comfort.
Xu Fang certainly hadn't forgotten his old adversary, Zhunti Daoist. After dealing with the Enlightenment Tea Tree, he called out towards the Treasure Distribution Rock.
"Collect!"
As the voice fell, the Treasure Distribution Rock, surrounded by a host of magical treasures, slowly flew out from the mountain wall, with Zhunti Daoist still hanging from its rear.
Zhunti Daoist had no confidence in escaping the multitude of treasures. He was now honestly clinging to the Treasure Distribution Rock, even holding on tightly to prevent himself from falling.
In the chat group, the Measuring Heaven Ruler seized the opportunity to start a livestream.
[Measuring Heaven Ruler: Come, come, everyone, take a good look. This is Zhunti Daoist's public execution! Look at him who tried to steal a chicken and ended up losing the rice!]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: Measuring Heaven Ruler, let's make a deal. Can you leave some dignity for us Westerners? I'll recommend a few gentle and soft female treasures to you, alright?]
[Measuring Heaven Ruler: Scram! What kind of treasure do you think Measuring Heaven Ruler is, trying to bribe me? I'm streaming this today, and you better push those female treasures over too!]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: You speak so righteously, yet you're taking benefits without doing the work?]
[Ruyi Golden Cudgel: Haha! Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, you can't see the situation clearly. Do you have the ability to negotiate? Believe it or not, I'll inform my master, and he'll directly destroy you!]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: Fine, fine. I'll recommend some to you too, alright?]
[Six Roots Pure Bamboo: That's enough from you! Zhunti Daoist hasn't been dealt with yet!]
[Chaos Bell: Not dealt with? If he's still alive, let's drag him out and have some fun!]
[Taiji Diagram: This suicidal fellow dared to beat my Duobao! You can't let him off easily!]
[Measuring Heaven Ruler: Don't worry, don't worry! Treasure Distribution Rock, come, spin around and give everyone a close-up shot!]
Following the Measuring Heaven Ruler's instructions, the Treasure Distribution Rock turned, presenting Zhunti Daoist directly in front of the Measuring Heaven Ruler, and also before Xu Fang and the others.
The treasures in the group watched silently, observing how Xu Fang would deal with Zhunti Daoist.
Facing Xu Fang and the others, Zhunti Daoist's expression was a little embarrassed, but it quickly disappeared, replaced by a smile.
"Haha! Daoist friend Xu Fang, we meet again!"
Zhunti Daoist, with one hand clinging to the Treasure Distribution Rock, waved the other towards Xu Fang, greeting him.
It was as if he hadn't been slammed into the mountain by the Treasure Distribution Rock just moments ago, and as if he and Xu Fang were old Daoist friends who hadn't seen each other in years.
Duobao Daoist and Guangchengzi, witnessing this, marveled at Zhunti Daoist's thick skin, his shamelessness!
Xu Fang looked at the smiling Zhunti Daoist and couldn't help but sigh.
"Zhunti, Zhunti, what am I going to do with you!"
Xu Fang truly didn't know how to handle this fellow. He couldn't kill him, and no matter how he was disciplined, he never learned.
Enough was enough. He had already told him to scram three times. Should he do it again?
However, this time, this fellow had forced his magical treasures to the brink of self-destruction to make their stand. If he let him off easily, the treasures would remain resentful.
Moreover, all the treasures in the Great Desolate Land were watching. Xu Fang couldn't help but frown. What a troublesome fellow!
"Daoist friend Xu Fang, worry not. I have a solution. Why don't you just let me go as if I were passing gas?"
Zhunti Daoist spoke. Guangchengzi and Duobao Daoist were speechless.
How could this person, who would one day be a Saint of Heaven and Earth, utter such words without a trace of emotion, completely disregarding his dignity?
They had no idea that Zhunti Daoist's fear of Xu Fang was already deeply ingrained. He could still act arrogantly and shout when Xu Fang wasn't present, but once Xu Fang truly faced him, he had no will to resist.
It was the Golden-Winged Great Peng Condor and the other two who had witnessed Zhunti Daoist's behavior. They spoke up now.
"Senior, strike while the iron is hot. Just do it?"
"Yes, anyway, this fellow never learns. It's much simpler to just kill him!"
"I think that's feasible. I've killed cattle and sheep in the Qilin clan before, and I'm willing to be your butcher!"
Guangchengzi and Duobao Daoist looked at the Golden-Winged Great Peng Condor and the other two.
Xu Fang aside, how could the three of you be so reckless, discussing how to kill him right in front of a future Saint?
And you've killed cattle and sheep before? You're speaking these words in front of a future Saint personally appointed by Dao Ancestor Hongjun. Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?
However, both Xu Fang and Zhunti Daoist found this perfectly natural. Even Zhunti Daoist, seeing his three little followers eager to act, quickly called out.
"Don't be impulsive, don't be impulsive. Young people shouldn't be so hot-tempered. Always fighting and killing!"
Zhunti Daoist genuinely feared that these three ignorant followers would act rashly, and quickly said to Xu Fang.
"Daoist friend Xu Fang, I know your rules. These treasures are what I've obtained recently. I offer them to you!"
As Zhunti Daoist spoke, his mind moved, and several treasures flew out from him, landing before Xu Fang.
Xu Fang looked at the treasures before him, feeling quite helpless. When did I have such rules? I don't even know!
However, seeing Zhunti Daoist's sensible behavior, Xu Fang readily accepted the treasures and waved his hand.
"Enough, enough. I'll take the treasures, and you, scram!"
"Alright, I'm rolling right away!"
Seeing that Xu Fang had agreed, Zhunti Daoist didn't say another word. He immediately left the Treasure Distribution Rock.
He began to roll rapidly in mid-air, soaring and rolling, gradually moving further away. The treasures all burst into laughter, mocking him incessantly, feeling their dignity restored.
Guangchengzi and Duobao Daoist watched, dumbfounded, not knowing what to say.
Perhaps, they should reflect on how much of their "future Saint" status was diluted.
"..."
Xu Fang was also speechless. His "scram" this time was just a figure of speech; he didn't actually mean for him to roll away!
But, oh well. Since Zhunti Daoist was happy to do so, and the treasures were delighted by the Western performance artist's rolling, he wouldn't say anything more.
After all, Xu Fang truly didn't know what to do with this unyielding fellow. He couldn't kill him, nor could he truly humiliate him. It was better to accept his treasures. Even if their quality wasn't high, it was better than nothing!