The Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle currently didn't notice the gloomy expression on Patriarch Minghe's face, still chattering on.
"So, after some deliberation, we decided to use our treasure-hunting experience to help Senior Minghe find his fortune."
"Senior Minghe's fortune is indeed profound; it was worth our long journey to finally find this opportunity!"
"Right, Senior Minghe? Hmm, why does your face look a little pale?"
As the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle finished speaking, everyone's gaze shifted to Patriarch Minghe.
Patriarch Minghe felt everyone's eyes on him, his expression exceedingly grim.
What was the point of talking about profound fortune when, in front of Xu Fang, who had just acquired the Innate Gourd Vine, it was nothing but self-humiliation?
Patriarch Minghe looked at the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle, truly regretting ever having intervened to save him.
Losing this opportunity was better than suffering such embarrassment!
Patriarch Minghe adjusted his expression and spoke with difficulty.
"There's absolutely no comparison to Fellow Daoist Xu Fang; my acquisition was merely a stroke of luck."
Patriarch Minghe had no choice but to concede. When it came to finding treasures, he was truly not even a fraction as capable as Xu Fang.
Gazing at the Four Symbols Banana Tree, an Innate Spiritual Root, swaying in the wind, Patriarch Minghe shook his head.
"The matter of who arrived first clearly dictates the outcome. I have nothing to say."
Even though this was an opportunity he had sensed, Xu Fang and Kong Xuan had arrived at this place first. By being a step behind, he had already lost his chance.
This wasn't because Patriarch Minghe was particularly principled or believed in the concept of "first come, first served."
Rather, after assessing the strength of both sides, Patriarch Minghe knew he couldn't defeat the combined forces of Xu Fang and Kong Xuan.
These two were not like those two deceitful cowards from the West. Even if he unleashed his full power, he might not be able to secure victory. It was better to foster goodwill.
"This..."
Upon hearing this, the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue understood.
Indeed, even though they had succeeded in finding the opportunity for Patriarch Minghe, they were still a step behind Senior Xu Fang.
Therefore, the opportunity naturally belonged to Senior Xu Fang. Patriarch Minghe had ultimately fallen short.
They glanced at the swaying Innate Spiritual Root and couldn't help but sigh for Patriarch Minghe.
Beyond regret, they could do nothing. They couldn't possibly ask Senior Xu Fang to give up this opportunity for Patriarch Minghe, could they?
If one were to be honest, Senior Xu Fang's relationship with them was much closer. Both in terms of sentiment and reason, they didn't want Xu Fang to miss out on such a fortune.
Seeing this, Xu Fang knew their thoughts. He quickly said,
"Fellow Daoist Minghe, why do you say that? If it were anyone else, I would indeed have to explain the concept of 'first come, first served' to them."
"However, Fellow Daoist Minghe has just saved Peng and Little Xue. His life-saving grace is as high as the mountains and as deep as the sea. This opportunity should rightfully include a share for Fellow Daoist Minghe!"
When Xu Fang learned that Patriarch Minghe's fortune was the Four Symbols Banana Tree, he had already made up his mind.
His initial intention in finding the Four Symbols Banana Tree was to reunite with the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue. Secondly, he intended to use this as an excuse to share the treasure with Patriarch Minghe.
Because, in the end, this was Patriarch Minghe's fortune. Moreover, he had just saved their people. Therefore, it was natural for everyone to share the treasure happily, leading to a joyous occasion for all! m..oΓg
"This..."
These words stunned all the beings present. They never expected Xu Fang to give up his sole claim to the treasure he had acquired and be willing to share it with Patriarch Minghe.
Even Kong Xuan, who had accompanied Xu Fang, had already mentally accepted the treasure as Xu Fang's and didn't intend to compete for it.
Therefore, even if Xu Fang had claimed the treasure all for himself, no one present would have objected.
At this moment, upon hearing Xu Fang's words, everyone was naturally astonished by his generosity.
Patriarch Minghe couldn't believe such good fortune was possible and didn't know what to say. Xu Fang was more generous than he had imagined, which explained why he commanded the admiration of the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle and Ao Xue.
"Fellow Daoist, this..."
Patriarch Minghe found himself in a predicament. If he accepted, wouldn't it be too much of a gain? If he refused, he would lose out on the opportunity again.
"Fellow Daoist, with your attitude, are you looking down on me, Xu Fang? A mere Innate Spiritual Root, why would I care about it?"
Xu Fang waved his hand. Since he had decided to share, he would do so magnanimously.
"Fellow Daoist, inquire about it elsewhere. Where did the Innate Gourds of the Three Pure Ones and others come from? Weren't they also distributed by me, Xu Fang?"
"This..."
Patriarch Minghe was shocked speechless. When had he distributed Innate Gourds? Looking at the appearance of the two from the West, they had thought Xu Fang had fought off all opponents and claimed the treasure alone!
Now it seemed that this Fellow Daoist Xu Fang was indeed as magnanimous as ever. He could even distribute the Innate Gourds from the Innate Gourd Vine, so a mere Innate Spiritual Root was truly not in his eyes!
"Yes, Senior, please don't refuse. Senior Xu Fang cares the least about treasures."
Seeing this, the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle also actively promoted this joyous occasion, proudly displaying his Halberd and the Yin-Yang Two Qi Bottle.
"See? These two treasures were found by Senior Xu Fang for me. How could Senior possibly care about mere treasures?"
Patriarch Minghe looked at the two treasures in the hands of the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle. Although they were merely acquired spiritual treasures, they were still treasures, and they had been given away just like that.
Patriarch Minghe couldn't help but sigh. Indeed, the joys and sorrows of living beings were not the same. They were all desperately searching for treasures, yet Xu Fang, as if he had too many treasures, was giving them away.
"Since that is the case, I will not be polite."
Patriarch Minghe had come for the opportunity in the first place, and he no longer feigned modesty. He agreed to the arrangement.
"Good!"
Xu Fang nodded and immediately pointed to the Four Symbols Banana Tree, introducing it to them.
"This Innate Spiritual Root is called the Four Symbols Banana Tree. Its greatest fortune lies in its four leaves."
"These four leaves each have different attributes: Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. Once detached, they will possess the rank of a Grand-Loot, a supreme treasure."
Patriarch Minghe, the Golden-Winged Great Peng Eagle, and Ao Xue listened, their gazes involuntarily drawn to the four leaves of the Four Symbols Banana Tree, marveling at its magnificence.
As expected of an Innate Spiritual Root, this meant that four Grand-Loots, supreme treasures, would grow on this single Innate Spiritual Root.
"Fellow Daoist Minghe, since you are fated with this item and have saved Peng and Little Xue, why not let you be the first to pluck a leaf!"
Xu Fang said, gesturing for Patriarch Minghe to act first.
"This is not quite right!"
Patriarch Minghe said "not right" with his mouth, but his body was honest. He had already approached the Four Symbols Banana Tree and reached out his hand.
Xu Fang smiled slightly, his eyes fixed on Patriarch Minghe, but his mind was constantly monitoring the surrounding situation, guarding against any changes.
Although according to the will of heaven, the established trajectory, Patriarch Minghe had been drawn here to share the treasure, the fortune of the Four Symbols Banana Tree was not exclusively his!