"Alas, Duo Bao, Duo Bao, what am I to do with you!"
Xu Fang sighed inwardly. He thought Daoist Duo Bao had come to help him, but it seemed he had overestimated. This fellow had actually captured the heart of the Enlightenment Tea Tree!
Xu Fang looked at the treasure map beside him. The distance between him and the Enlightenment Tea Tree was now too great; he likely wouldn't make it in time.
The old Enlightenment Tea Tree, with its heart fluttering, was entirely focused on Daoist Duo Bao and had rejected the rescue attempts from treasures like the Heaven Measuring Ruler.
It seemed Daoist Duo Bao would indeed get to the Enlightenment Tea Tree's boon before him!
Thinking this, Xu Fang could only sigh and prepare to give up on the Enlightenment Tea Tree he had long yearned for.
Just as Xu Fang was looking away, his gaze inadvertently swept over something, and he was suddenly startled.
"Wait, what's going on?"
Xu Fang's eyes immediately fixed on the treasure map, staring intently at the vicinity of the Enlightenment Tea Tree. He saw several magical treasures rapidly approaching it!
In the chat group, the Heaven Measuring Ruler was still unwilling to give up, elaborating on all sorts of powerful reasons to the Enlightenment Tea Tree. The Enlightenment Tea Tree, however, remained resolute, its heart set on Duo Bao.
[Enlightenment Tea Tree: Enough said. My mind is made up. My apologies for disturbing everyone earlier!]
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: Fine! Fine! A resolute mind indeed! Then go be with Daoist Duo Bao, I wash my hands of it. I wish you happiness!]
[Enlightenment Tea Tree: Haha! Thank you for your well wishes, thank you!]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: Heaven Measuring Ruler? Are you truly giving up like this?]
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: What else can I say? If I persist, I'll be the one tearing you two apart. It would seem we, the treasures of the Xu Fang group, are bullying and obstructing the Enlightenment Tea Tree from pursuing its happiness.]
[Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree: It's fine, I was just asking. If you're not going to intervene, then let our Western Treasures group take over!]
[Heaven Measuring Ruler: What do you mean by that?]
[Enlightenment Tea Tree: Ignore that Western fellow. Trouble always follows them. Why bother with him? Hmm?]
The Enlightenment Tea Tree felt something was amiss and quickly looked up. It saw a figure rapidly flying from the horizon, heading straight towards it. Its heart immediately tightened.
Before the figure even landed, a resonant voice boomed, "I heard it from afar just now, who said they would kill anyone who came?"
This voice startled both Guang Chengzi and Daoist Duo Bao, who were in a heated dispute. They looked up in unison.
Daoist Duo Bao responded, "It was me who said it. You creature, do not court death! Leave this place quickly!"
"So it's you, you fatso!"
The voice exclaimed with delight. As the voice faded, the figure landed, hovering above Guang Chengzi and Daoist Duo Bao, looking down on them from a superior position.
Daoist Duo Bao, displeased, immediately looked up and retorted, "How dare you be so rude! Do you think I, Daoist Duo Bao, am a pushover? Saint Zhun Ti!"
"Saint Zhun Ti!"
Daoist Duo Bao and Guang Chengzi finally saw the figure clearly and cried out in surprise simultaneously.
This newcomer was none other than Zhun Ti from the West.
"What, continue speaking, why did you stop?"
Saint Zhun Ti smiled at Daoist Duo Bao, hoping he would continue his insolent remarks. This would give him an excuse to act and teach him a lesson. He still harbored resentment from the Treasure Distribution Assembly.
Daoist Duo Bao knew the gravity of the situation. He and Guang Chengzi silently bowed to Saint Zhun Ti.
Although Saint Zhun Ti had a poor reputation in the Primordial Era, he was a future Saint designated by Dao Ancestor Hongjun, and his power far surpassed theirs.
In essence, Daoist Duo Bao should have called Saint Zhun Ti "Uncle-Master," and he dared not act presumptuously.
"Alas, I prefer you when you are defiant!"
Saint Zhun Ti sighed, looking at Daoist Duo Bao. With him acting this way, it was difficult to make a move, as he was, after all, the chief disciple of Tong Tian.
However, it didn't matter. There would be plenty of opportunities to target this little fatty in the future. There was no rush.
With this thought, Saint Zhun Ti looked at the Enlightenment Tea Tree within the protective formation. He waved his hand at Daoist Duo Bao and Guang Chengzi and said,
"You two, leave. The opportunity here is destined for the West. Depart quickly, lest you regret not being warned!"
"This!"
Guang Chengzi and Daoist Duo Bao exchanged glances, their expressions complex. The golden phrase from the West meant that Saint Zhun Ti was going to contend for the Enlightenment Tea Tree's boon.
"It's all your fault! I told you earlier, and now neither of us gets it! Didn't you say you'd kill anyone who came?"
Guang Chengzi complained. If not for Daoist Duo Bao, he would have already obtained the treasure and left.
Daoist Duo Bao did not reply, his heart filled with anxiety. He had boasted earlier, confident in his ability to handle anything.
However, he had not expected Saint Zhun Ti from the West to arrive. He truly lacked the strength to deal with him!
Seeing their hesitation, Saint Zhun Ti snorted.
"Humph! What? Do my words carry no weight? Do you wish to experience the power of a future Saint?"
Saint Zhun Ti's gaze turned unfriendly as he coldly scanned Guang Chengzi and Daoist Duo Bao.
Guang Chengzi's heart tightened. He quickly bowed and said,
"Senior, please do not be angered. Guang Chengzi dares not contend with you. I request that you proceed as you wish!"
Saying this, Guang Chengzi retreated to the side. Saint Zhun Ti not saying that he was also destined for the West was already a great fortune. How could he seek death?
He wanted to see if Daoist Duo Bao, who had boasted so loudly, could withstand the pressure from Saint Zhun Ti.
Saint Zhun Ti did not mind Guang Chengzi observing. If he were to act, he could even pull Guang Chengzi in as a witness, leaving Tong Tian with nothing to say.
After dealing with Guang Chengzi, Saint Zhun Ti's gaze fell upon Daoist Duo Bao. With a profound look, he slowly said,
"Duo Bao, do you think your Uncle-Master Zhun Ti's words are problematic? Speak freely. Your Uncle-Master Zhun Ti is the most reasonable, haha!"
Saint Zhun Ti chuckled. It was best if Daoist Duo Bao obstructed him. Then, he could legitimately make a move, and Tong Tian would have no grounds to hold him accountable.
After some internal struggle, Daoist Duo Bao finally spoke.
"Uncle-Master, this Enlightenment Tea Tree has not yet matured. I implore you to show mercy. It would be a beautiful sight to harvest the treasure once it ripens!"
Daoist Duo Bao could not bear to see the Enlightenment Tea Tree destroyed. Even though he felt he had lost all connection to it, out of love for treasures, he still tried to persuade him.
Saint Zhun Ti's eyes lit up. Duo Bao, Duo Bao, are you truly giving me an opportunity? If I don't teach you a harsh lesson this time, it would be a disservice to your intentions!