Di Jun heard the quiet sighs of the demon race members after the sermon and understood that under these repeated blows, the morale of the demon race members was already at an all-time low.
Listening to the taunts of the great beings, Di Jun shook his head, knowing that this place was not suitable for lingering. Who knew what unpleasant words would come out of their mouths and further frustrate the demon race members.
Therefore, Di Jun immediately cupped his hands and bowed respectfully to Xu Fang from afar.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, congratulations on opening Penglai Immortal Island as your dojo. The demon race members have presented their gifts. May we depart now?"
Even though the beings present all knew that Xu Fang was clearly bullying the demons and extorting a large sum from them, Di Jun still insisted that these were gifts from the demon race.
There was no other reason; this excuse at least allowed the demon race to maintain their last shred of dignity, lest they lose all their face and morale.
No matter what other beings thought or said, the demon race had to stick to the story that these were gifts.
Otherwise, for the proud demon race, admitting that they had been extorted and blackmailed in broad daylight and under the watchful eyes of everyone would be more unbearable than death. It would be better to fight to the death, at least dying gloriously.
Hearing this, Xu Fang returned the bow lazily and replied without any sincerity.
"Leaving so soon? Not staying for more fun?"
Di Jun's heart burned with anger upon hearing these words.
Fun my ass! If they continued to "play" with this black-hearted, ruthless, and venomous fellow, the demon race might be fleeced until they had nothing left!
However, despite his inner resentment, Di Jun had to answer with a smile.
"No more fun, no more fun. The demon race has busy affairs to attend to, unlike you, Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, who lives a carefree life."
Xu Fang originally intended to mock them further, but seeing Nuwa and Fuxi shaking their heads silently beside him, he understood.
Nuwa and Fuxi were, after all, the Wa Sovereign and Xi Sovereign of the demon race. It was already quite generous of them to allow him to treat the demon race this way and make them pay for their previous actions.
If he were to push the demon race further and make them lose face, it would be awkward for these two fellow Daoists who were caught in the middle.
Thus, Xu Fang swallowed the mockery that was about to come out of his mouth and changed his tune.
"Very well, since the fellow Daoists of the demon race wish to leave, I shall not force you to stay. Let us part on good terms!"
"Everyone, I hope you will take care of yourselves. Goodbye!"
Xu Fang waved his hand, signaling that the demon race could leave.
The Wu clan and the Qilin clan who had surrounded the area outside heard Xu Fang's words and, without needing further instruction, immediately opened a path.
Seeing that Xu Fang had no intention of making things difficult for them anymore, Di Jun cupped his hands again and replied.
"As the saying goes, roads may cross again. We bid farewell. I hope you will also take care of yourselves!"
With that, Di Jun immediately ordered the demon race to retreat in silence.
Nuwa and Fuxi, seeing this, finally breathed a sigh of relief, nodded to Xu Fang in farewell, and followed the demon race.
As the demon race passed through the path cleared by the Wu clan and the Qilin clan, the members of the Wu clan and the Qilin clan did not utter many taunts. However, the contemptuous and mocking glances they received made every member of the demon race feel immense malice.
The demon race, such a powerful force, retreating in such a manner one day was an unbearable pain for every demon present!
This day would be the most humiliating day in the history of the demon race, the most heart-wrenching moment. Pain, so much pain!
The pain of the demon race was Xu Fang's joy!
However, the greater pain for the demon race was yet to come.
Just then, the voice of the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle suddenly rang out from behind.
"Senior, these ignorant fools are gone. What about the treasures they left behind?"
"If Senior remembers my effort, even without merit, and agrees to a fifty-fifty split, I have no objections. No, don't do that, I can accept sixty-forty, seventy-thirty, eighty-twenty, my bottom line is ninety-ten!"
Upon hearing this voice, the demon race members knew that Xu Fang's lackey was discussing how to deal with their treasures with Xu Fang. They cursed inwardly, that detestable big bird!
Thinking that their treasures were about to be divided by these two scoundrels, the demon race members felt immense pain.
However, since the treasures were no longer in their hands, they could do nothing and could only prick up their ears to hear how they would be divided.
The surrounding great beings, seeing the big bird bargaining with Xu Fang, also involuntarily looked at the piles of treasures, swallowing their saliva.
"So many treasures, if they were mine, I would wake up laughing in my dreams!"
"With so many treasures, even if Xu Fang gave a tenth to this big bird, he wouldn't lose money. Truly enviable!"
"I don't want to work hard anymore. I wonder if Xu Fang fancies me?"
The great beings gazed at the piles of treasures, their eyes shining.
At this moment, they actually envied the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle. How wonderful it would be if they were also Xu Fang's lackeys!
Same world, same dream, same subordinate dog, never enough treasures to look at!
Xu Fang felt the greedy gazes of the great beings and the lecherous looks of many who were drooling over him. He was startled.
However, thinking of his many helpers, he relaxed. They wouldn't dare to be so reckless as to rush forward and snatch them.
Looking at the expectant Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle, Xu Fang smiled and patted its shoulder.
"Great Peng, you and Xiao Xue have been following me for so long, always working diligently without complaint. As the captain of the treasure hunting team, and as a senior, do you still not understand who I, Xu Fang, am?"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue were overjoyed. They quickly said.
"Senior shares fortune and shares hardship, and I, Great Peng, have always deeply admired you!"
"Indeed, Senior is the light that illuminates my dragon life!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue praised him incessantly. If the senior said this, didn't it mean they had a chance to share?
If they didn't sing praises now, it would be against the treasures!
Indeed, Xu Fang's gaze towards the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue grew more appreciative, and he nodded repeatedly.
"Good, good! You are indeed my right-hand men. You truly understand my heart and my intentions. I am very pleased!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue looked on with great anticipation. As long as the senior was satisfied, hurry up and distribute the treasures!
Xu Fang did not delay and continued.
"Therefore, now that I have obtained so many treasures, I must share them!"
Upon hearing this, the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue exchanged glances, overjoyed. It was not in vain that they had followed the senior for so long. They had indeed not misjudged the senior!
However, just as tears welled up in their eyes, Xu Fang shifted his gaze and looked around.
"Therefore, I thank all you fellow Daoists for coming from afar to help me, Xu Fang. These treasures, I, Xu Fang, will share equally with everyone!"
As Xu Fang spoke, he cupped his hands and bowed to the Dragon clan, Phoenix clan, Immortal Court, Wu clan, Qilin clan, and other major forces, as well as the great beings like Zhen Yuanzi, to express his gratitude.
"Huh?"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue exchanged glances. What was going on? Didn't he say he was going to give it to them? How did their meal for two suddenly become a meal for a hundred?