Xu Fang recalled the matters concerning the Four Seas Vase and the Misty Dew Universe Net. Seeing Fuxi produce his Fuxi Qin to exchange for these two treasures with him, his resolve began to waver.
To be fair, Fuxi and Nuwa were indeed reasonable. They hadn't resorted to threats or violence from the outset, instead engaging him in polite discussion.
If it had been anyone else, with such a numerical advantage, they would have seized the treasures by force long ago.
It was only because Fuxi and Nuwa, brother and sister, had gentle dispositions and sought peace with the world that after failing to persuade him to relinquish the treasures, they proposed an exchange.
"Very well. Since Fellow Daoist requests it so earnestly, it would be most unreasonable of me to refuse further."
Xu Fang sighed, channeling his magical energy and pushing the Four Seas Vase and the Misty Dew Universe Net towards Fuxi and Nuwa.
"Since these two treasures share such a karmic connection with Fellow Daoist Nuwa, I shall bestow them upon her!"
Upon witnessing Xu Fang's actions, Liang Tian Chi immediately cried out.
"Little Li Zi, are you out of your mind? You're willingly letting go of treasures that were practically within your grasp?"
"Don't be so naive. If people ask for me, Liang Tian Chi, would you just hand me over too?"
Liang Tian Chi was naturally displeased. Xu Fang's opportunities were its opportunities. Two "younger brothers" that were about to join their ranks had been snatched away by someone else at the last moment. How could it bear this?
Xu Fang offered no further explanation. These two treasures indeed had a stronger connection with Nuwa than with him, and they were of little use to him.
Why not seize this opportunity to use these two treasures to curry favor with Fuxi and Nuwa?
After all, Nuwa was destined to become a Saint of Heaven and Earth. Having more friends meant more paths, and having a Saint as a friend meant more grand avenues!
Fuxi gazed at the two treasures before him, his heart filled with joy. He quickly accepted them and placed them into Nuwa's hands.
"Sister, I have managed to help you this time. You should accept this opportunity!"
"Brother, this..."
Nuwa looked at the two treasures in her hands. While they were indeed what she desired, the thought that her brother Fuxi had exchanged his Fuxi Qin for them made her unable to be happy.
Fuxi, of course, knew her concerns. He quickly patted her shoulder and offered comfort.
"It matters not. Exchanging treasure for treasure, we actually gained the advantage, exchanging one item for two. We have profited from this Fellow Daoist!"
Fuxi said this and then quickly clasped his hands in thanks to Xu Fang, pushing the Fuxi Qin over.
Xu Fang, without further politeness, reached out to accept the Fuxi Qin.
However, a beam of light suddenly erupted from the Fuxi Qin, and the entire body of the zither began to tremble.
"Damn it! You damn Fuxi, you scheming Fuxi! You're willing to go to any lengths for your sister, even pawning me off!"
"I must have been blind to have such a sis-con for a master!"
"Hey, you! What do you think you're doing? If you dare touch me, I'll die to spite you!"
The Fuxi Qin cursed incessantly, causing Xu Fang's outstretched hand to halt in mid-air.
Hadn't he been told the Fuxi Qin could bring peace and tranquility?
This was clearly a volatile old woman!
She was threatening to die and live for herself even before he had touched her. Who knew what kind of chaos she would stir up in the future?
Xu Fang instantly regretted his decision. Had he been too hasty this time? If he had known the Fuxi Qin was so temperamental, he wouldn't have agreed to Fuxi's terms!
Xu Fang communicated with Liang Tian Chi in his mind. A thought came back from Liang Tian Chi.
"Stop, stop! Little Li Zi, this thing is too fierce. I can't argue with it!"
"You need to hurry and get back the Four Seas Vase and the Misty Dew Universe Net. I can still handle these two little ones!"
Receiving Liang Tian Chi's response and still hearing the Fuxi Qin endlessly cursing, Xu Fang felt his head ache.
It seemed the Fuxi Qin was too hot to handle. If he wanted to live a peaceful life, he was destined to have no connection with it.
However, he had already given the Four Seas Vase and the Misty Dew Universe Net to them. It wasn't Xu Fang's style to take them back.
Furthermore, he glanced at Nuwa. Although she had some reservations about Fuxi exchanging the Fuxi Qin for the treasures, the affection in her eyes as she looked at the two items was undeniable.
If he were to break his promise now, Fuxi and Nuwa would likely consider him unreasonable and cease to engage in discussion with him.
After some deliberation, Xu Fang directly waved his hand and pushed the cursing Fuxi Qin back.
"Forget it. This treasure is Fellow Daoist Fuxi's cherished possession. If I were to accept it, I would be snatching something beloved from him. It is best to return it to Fellow Daoist Fuxi!"
"This..."
Fuxi gazed at the Fuxi Qin, which had been returned to him, unsure of what to say.
Nuwa was also astonished by Xu Fang's words. She raised her head and stared blankly at Xu Fang.
They could not hear the Fuxi Qin's words, so they naturally did not understand Xu Fang's concerns. They were both confused, thinking Xu Fang intended to break his promise.
Seeing this, Xu Fang quickly spoke.
"Rest assured, I will not take these two treasures either. Consider them a gift for our first meeting!"
Xu Fang's heart was bleeding. If he had known the Fuxi Qin was like this, he would never have given Nuwa the Four Seas Vase and the Misty Dew Universe Net.
But now that things had reached this point, the Fuxi Qin was absolutely not something he could accept, lest he face perpetual unrest.
He would simply consider it as using two of his treasures to forge a good relationship with the siblings Fuxi and Nuwa!
Upon hearing Xu Fang's words, Fuxi and Nuwa were deeply moved.
"Fellow Daoist indeed possesses noble character, facilitating the union of others!"
"Indeed. Fellow Daoist, your actions today are etched in our hearts. Should you require any assistance in the future, do not hesitate to ask!"
Fuxi and Nuwa repeatedly clasped their hands in thanks to Xu Fang. Not only had they not lost their treasures, but they had also gained two more. They were naturally overjoyed.
However, they were not ungrateful people. At this moment, they were filled with gratitude towards Xu Fang, contemplating how they could repay this noble and virtuous fellow Daoist in the future.
Seeing this, Xu Fang felt his sorrow at losing the magical treasures somewhat eased. He waved his hand.
"It is nothing. Our meeting is simply fate!"
Using two magical treasures that he didn't particularly need to forge such a good relationship with Fuxi and Nuwa was not a loss for Xu Fang.
Fuxi and Nuwa had also gained their opportunities, so it could be said to be a happy occasion for all involved.
The only one perhaps feeling depressed was Liang Tian Chi, whose potential "younger brother" had been lured away right before its eyes. It was truly an unpleasant feeling.
"Fellow Daoist, I observe you are an embodied spirit. Why not join the demon race?"
Fuxi, looking at the Fuxi Qin that had been returned to him, felt a pang of guilt, believing he had taken advantage of Xu Fang. Thus, he invited Xu Fang to join the demon race.
Nuwa, hearing this, quickly chimed in.
"Indeed, Fellow Daoist. If you are willing, we will introduce you. We guarantee that you will achieve great success within the demon race!"
They naturally thought that with their status as the Xi Emperor and Wa Emperor of the demon race, it would be an effortless matter to help Xu Fang ascend rapidly within the demon ranks.
In this way, they could also repay this Fellow Daoist. It was a win-win situation!
Upon hearing this, Xu Fang's expression drastically changed. "I considered you friends, but you wish to harm me?"