The Primordial Era chat group, filled with supreme treasures, had always been Xu Fang's golden finger, his greatest trump card.
This was why Xu Fang dared to come to the Chaos Sea despite its dangers and the uncertainty of whether his fellow transmigrator was friend or foe.
However, upon hearing Luo Hou's words, it seemed his trump card was no longer a secret.
If his greatest trump card was known, what else could Xu Fang rely on?
Xu Fang immediately deflated, having planned to fight for victory or death. Now, it seemed he wasn't an opponent at all.
At this moment, Xu Fang was certain.
This Demon Ancestor Luo Hou was not faking it. He was not that other person, otherwise, if his trump card was revealed, wouldn't other matters also be known?
He could have just attacked directly, why bother putting on an act here?
The only fortunate thing was that it seemed that person had no intention of attacking him, and had even sent a friendly reminder through Luo Hou?
Thinking of this, Xu Fang managed to stabilize his emotions and, feigning composure, asked.
"May I ask, what else did that person you mentioned say?"
"Hmm, yes, there are some things I can tell you."
Luo Hou recalled and said.
"That person told me to tell you to do whatever you wish. However, these nine gates of Kunlun Mountain should not be opened too early; it's best to wait until the critical moment."
"Critical moment? When is the critical moment? Also, where is that person now?"
Xu Fang asked eagerly. The critical moment was naturally something he had to understand, and the other person's situation was also of utmost importance.
"I don't know about that. I can't say anymore. Even if I told you, you wouldn't be able to hear it now."
Demon Ancestor Luo Hou shrugged, indicating he couldn't help. He didn't want to court death by answering Xu Fang's questions.
So, Luo Hou changed the subject and asked.
"Are you really not planning to take me in as a disciple?"
"No."
Xu Fang flatly refused. The situation was unclear, especially involving that person. Why would he accept someone given to him by that person?
"Even if I can help you influence the Primordial world with Outer Realm Sky Demons and draw attention, you still refuse?"
Luo Hou clearly didn't want to give up and continued.
Xu Fang still shook his head and refused. Luo Hou was helpless and could only stand up, but he didn't stop talking.
"Then give me a magic treasure as a parting gift. I've told you so much, it's only fair to exchange gifts, right? It's not too much to ask."
"That can be arranged."
Xu Fang agreed to Luo Hou's request, picked out an unremarkable treasure, and threw it to Luo Hou.
Consider it a way to placate Luo Hou, and the one behind him.
That person, even Demon Ancestor Luo Hou feared him so much, and understood him so well, perhaps he himself was not his opponent?
Since he had shown him goodwill, it was better to be wise and play it safe, and stabilize him first.
"I thought you would give me the God-Slaying Spear, and instead you give me this piece of scrap metal?"
Luo Hou was clearly dissatisfied, his gaze fixated on the God-Slaying Spear.
"You can choose not to take it."
Xu Fang knew his intentions and said directly.
"Haha! Just kidding, no need to be so serious!"
Luo Hou quickly put away the treasure in his hand, as if afraid Xu Fang would go back on his word.
"Also, that person said that no matter what you do, I am to cooperate fully. I await your command."
After speaking, Luo Hou bowed to Xu Fang and prepared to leave with a flourish.
However, as soon as he flew up, he landed back down. A powerful aura from a multitude of magic treasures rippled out, forcefully suppressing him.
"This..."
Luo Hou looked back at Xu Fang. That person hadn't given any instructions, and he didn't know what to do.
The magic treasures not only blocked Luo Hou but also spoke up one after another.
"Youngster Xu, this guy's expression changed so many times, he's definitely full of schemes. We can't let him leave so easily!"
"That's right, the advantage is with us. Let's kill him and force that mastermind to appear!"
"Forget it, let's give Luo Hou some dignity. I can't accept a former comrade who fought alongside me ending up like this!"
The magic treasures chattered incessantly. Xu Fang heard their words and understood their intentions. He felt a pang of emotion but quickly shook his head.
"Never mind, Luo Hou, you can go!"
Xu Fang spoke. While seemingly addressing Luo Hou, he was actually telling the magic treasures to let Luo Hou go.
Although luring the snake out of its hole was a good strategy, it wouldn't work here.
That person was pulling the strings from behind the scenes, and even Demon Ancestor Luo Hou was just a pawn. If he didn't want to reveal himself, even if Xu Fang truly killed Luo Hou, it might not achieve his goal.
Moreover, his strength was unknown, and he really didn't want to become enemies.
The magic treasures were unwilling, but since Xu Fang had spoken, they could only release their oppressive aura and let Luo Hou depart.
As Luo Hou's figure disappeared into the Chaos Sea, Xu Fang was filled with helplessness.
He had come to the Chaos Sea originally to resolve the matter of this fellow transmigrator and then confront that other being in a decisive battle.
Now, nothing had been resolved, and Xu Fang was even more lost, unsure of where to go.
Seeing how this guy could make the dignified Demon Ancestor Luo Hou so subservient, his strength was undoubtedly far superior to Luo Hou's. What were his chances of winning against him?
"Oh well, let's take it one step at a time!"
Xu Fang finally sighed in resignation.
The matter wasn't resolved, and he had gained a pile of troubles. This trip to the Chaos Sea was a complete waste of time.
"Youngster Xu, you don't need to be so dejected. At least we obtained the key to the Nine Gates of Kunlun Mountain."
Liang Tian Chi comforted Xu Fang when he saw his dejection.
"Perhaps we can figure things out through the Nine Gates of Kunlun Mountain."
Xu Fang nodded at this. That was a good point.
In any case, that person hadn't stopped him from opening the Nine Gates, so he could still proceed with his plan to open them.
Although that person said they should only be opened at the critical moment, he was lost and confused now, which could be considered a critical moment, right?
Even if that person had foreseen this and left no useful information, at least he could see clearly and resolve a lingering mystery.
"That's right, we'll proceed as planned."
Xu Fang said, feeling a bit more invigorated.
The magic treasures were also happy to see Xu Fang regain his confidence.
"That's the spirit! Don't let that Luo Hou mess with your Dao heart!"
"Haha! Exactly, I even suspect it was all Luo Hou's pretense to plant a heart demon!"
"How dare he? Alright, regardless of whether he and that brat behind the scenes are cooking up trouble, Master, let's return to the Primordial world!"
Xu Fang nodded at the magic treasures' words.
"We will definitely return to the Primordial world, but before that, we can do some things."
Xu Fang suddenly had an idea, recalling Demon Ancestor Luo Hou's words.
He immediately led the magic treasures and continued to travel through the Chaos Sea, starting to make arrangements.