After Xu Fang exchanged pleasantries with the Four Dragon Kings and others, the Four Dragon Kings took their leave.
After all, they had brought their large army to aid the human race, and now that the human race's affairs were resolved, there was no reason for them to linger.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, if you have time, please visit the Dragon Clan. Our clan has something to discuss with you."
Ao Guang solemnly instructed Xu Fang before departing. Seeing Xu Fang's nonchalant expression, Ao Guang quickly added,
"Within our Dragon Clan, there is an existence who wishes to meet with fellow Daoist Xu Fang."
Upon saying this, Ao Guang felt it was improper and quickly offered an explanation.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, please do not be offended. This existence finds it very difficult to leave the Dragon Clan, so we must ask fellow Daoist Xu Fang to make the trip to the Dragon Clan."
Xu Fang had initially thought it was a mere perfunctory invitation and hadn't taken it to heart. However, seeing Ao Guang's earnest demeanor and the way he spoke, his heart stirred. He quickly adopted a more serious attitude and agreed.
"Rest assured! I will find time to visit the Dragon Clan. I will trouble fellow Daoist Ao Guang then."
"No trouble, no trouble! It is a good thing for fellow Daoist Xu Fang to come!"
Ao Guang responded repeatedly. Having received Xu Fang's reply, he was immensely satisfied. He then led his brothers and the Dragon Clan army back to the East Sea.
"This old Dragon King Ao Guang, what is so secretive? What 'existence' in the Dragon Clan? Is it really that important?"
Ao Xue watched Ao Guang depart, pouting her lips. She seemed quite displeased with her father's cryptic behavior.
Xu Fang glanced at her, feeling a sense of helplessness.
This child had been too accustomed to roaming outside with him and knew nothing of the Dragon Clan's affairs.
At least, he, an outsider, knew more than she, a Dragon Princess.
The mysterious existence Ao Guang mentioned was, without a doubt, the Ancestral Dragon, reborn from the remnant soul within the Ancestral Dragon Pearl.
However, Xu Fang wondered what the Ancestral Dragon wanted to see him about this time.
"But it doesn't matter, I was going to find him anyway if he didn't find me."
Xu Fang thought to himself. His Dragon Head Cane, guided by the Ancestral Dragon Pearl, had emulated the Ancestral Dragon and devised a plan for Dong Wang Gong to be reborn from his remnant soul.
Although these two treasures were like sworn brothers and had already settled on a plan, Xu Fang still couldn't rest easy and felt it would be best to inquire with the involved Ancestral Dragon.
Thinking of Dong Wang Gong, Xu Fang sighed and his gaze fell upon the Queen Mother of the West and the assembled Immortals of the Immortal Court.
Sensing Xu Fang's gaze, the Queen Mother of the West bowed to him and spoke.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, we are also returning to Yingzhou Island."
"Indeed. We are much indebted to the Queen Mother of the West and all the fellow Daoists of the Immortal Court for this time."
"There's no need for such words. We have seen all that fellow Daoist Xu Fang has done for Dong Wang Gong."
The Queen Mother of the West said to Xu Fang, her eyes filled with gratitude, but also with an infinite sadness.
However, she quickly gathered her emotions and bowed to Xu Fang once more.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, if you have time, please visit Yingzhou Island. I have important matters to discuss."
Hearing this, Xu Fang's brow furrowed. Why were they all acting as if they had important matters to discuss? Had they coordinated?
However, facing the Queen Mother of the West's earnest plea, Xu Fang ultimately agreed.
The Queen Mother of the West said no more and immediately led the Immortals of the Immortal Court away.
"Yo, young Xu, not bad. Dong Wang Gong just died, and you're already getting involved with the Queen Mother of the West?"
A voice rang out, causing Xu Fang to feel quite exasperated. He had no choice but to retract his gaze and look at the teasing Huang Zhong Li.
"Alright, elder sister, stop laughing. It's a case of guilty conscience by association. I didn't want to agree either, but judging by her expression, she really does seem to have something important."
Xu Fang forced a smile and then changed the subject.
"Elder sister, these were taken from Jiu Ying. If you don't mind, I'll give them to you."
Xu Fang said as two treasures appeared in his hand. They were precisely Jiu Ying's Sun Essence Wheel and Moon Essence Wheel. These were innate spiritual treasures of considerable grade, and Xu Fang certainly wouldn't let them go.
"Consider that you still have some conscience. Hand them over!"
Huang Zhong Li was not polite at all. She grabbed the Sun and Moon Essence Wheels and began to play with them.
"These two fellows used to cheer for the Chaos Bell. Now that they've fallen into my hands, I'll have to teach them a lesson!"
Xu Fang understood Huang Zhong Li's words perfectly. The Sun and Moon Essence Wheels, as demonic treasures, had always supported the mighty demonic treasures like the Chaos Bell within the chat group.
Now that they were in Huang Zhong Li's hands, how could she possibly let them off easily?
The Sun and Moon Essence Wheels also understood this logic. They immediately cried out, expressing their willingness to surrender to Xu Fang and hoping he would reconsider.
However, Xu Fang pretended not to hear. He watched as Huang Zhong Li, carrying these two treasures, led the other beings from Penglai Immortal Island back to Penglai Immortal Island.
After bidding farewell to Huang Zhong Li, Xu Fang's gaze fell upon the peeking Mo Yu Qilin.
"You two, don't tell me you also have important matters to discuss?"
"No, no, we have nothing!"
"That's right, that's right. We'll just watch. Daoist Xu Fang, you go ahead with your business."
Mo Yu waved his hands repeatedly. Seeing that there was no more excitement to be had, he began to direct his clansmen in a series of arrangements.
After all, the Qilin Cave Heaven had fallen by the East Sea's shore and would now be permanently rooted there, no longer able to drift about the Primordial Era.
Therefore, they had to make thorough preparations for a long-term stay.
The human race, upon hearing that the Qilin Clan would be settling there, were also overjoyed and rushed to help.
Seeing that Xu Fang held the human race in high regard, the Qilin Clan did not slight them either. They chatted and laughed with the humans, creating a harmonious scene of neighbors, filled with great camaraderie.
Seeing this, Xu Fang nodded. This was excellent. Not only had the matter of the Qilin Cave Heaven been resolved, but they had also gained a bodyguard for the human race, a multi-faceted benefit.
However, Mo Yu Qilin soon came running back to Xu Fang, complaining.
"Daoist Xu Fang, why didn't you discuss it with us properly when you decided to descend here?"
"Exactly! This place is quite close to Penglai Immortal Island, and we don't mind. But our neighbors, truly, alas!"
Mo Yu Qilin was about to pour out his woes and complain to Xu Fang that the new neighbors were not very good!
However, seeing that the three Old Ancestors of the human race were still by Xu Fang's side, he felt embarrassed to speak his mind.
But the sound of his sighing conveyed a palpable sense of disdain, even to Xu Fang. The three Old Ancestors of the human race blushed deeply, lowering their heads in shame.
They, the three Old Ancestors, knew the human race's situation best. Even though these two had given the human race some face and not exposed the matter, they still felt deeply ashamed.
They had initially hoped to become neighbors with the Qilin Clan in the future and support each other. But now, they were outright disliked by their new neighbors!