"This."
Seeing Dong Wang Gong crouching on the ground with his hands clasped behind his head, looking as if he was ready to be ravaged, Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue were speechless.
They had planned to launch a verbal assault on Dong Wang Gong after Xi Wang Mu left, securing an advantageous position and negotiating more rent for Ying Zhou Island for their senior.
But Dong Wang Gong had given up resisting entirely, which completely caught Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue off guard, leaving them unsure of what to do.
Although Xu Fang was taken aback by Dong Wang Gong's actions, he wouldn't show any mercy.
As soon as he came to his senses, he strode forward, approached Dong Wang Gong, and clenched his fists.
"You knew that Penglai Immortal Island is my dojo, yet you dared to occupy Ying Zhou Island. Do you truly not put me, Xu Fang, in your eyes!"
"Remember how it felt to taste the San Guang Divine Water back then?"
"You truly are one who forgets his pain once the wound heals. If I don't teach you a good lesson, do you really think you've grown strong enough to defy me?"
As Xu Fang berated Dong Wang Gong, he began to strike.
Fists and kicks rained down on Dong Wang Gong, eliciting groans and screams.
Even as he felt the pain, Dong Wang Gong dared not use any defensive measures, nor did he dare to dodge Xu Fang's attacks. He stoically took the blows, while weakly pleading.
"What could I do? With the vast East Sea and such a small island like Ying Zhou, it just happened to appear before us!"
"I couldn't possibly confess to Xi Wang Mu. If I did, everything I've said and done before would be exposed, and we would be finished!"
Dong Wang Gong felt incredibly wronged. He had long since abandoned any thought of coveting Penglai Immortal Island, planning to make one last futile attempt with Xi Wang Mu before giving up.
However, unexpectedly, Ying Zhou Island, for reasons unknown, had detached itself from the other two islands and appeared before Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu.
To maintain his previous lie, after much deliberation, he could only let nature take its course and refine Ying Zhou Island.
Hearing this only intensified Xu Fang's rage.
"Good, good, good! You want to save face, do you? Now you're reaping what you've sown!"
"Because of your so-called dignity, my Ying Zhou Island is lost like this?"
In his anger, Xu Fang showed no restraint. His fists and kicks were as swift as lightning, landing on Dong Wang Gong. Fortunately, Dong Wang Gong was an immortal being, otherwise, he might have turned into a puddle of mush this time.
Witnessing the brutal scene, Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue were inwardly awed.
Xu Fang, who always appeared kind, was now in a frenzied state, as if he truly intended to beat Dong Wang Gong into a pulp.
From the conversation between Xu Fang and Dong Wang Gong, Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue quickly understood the situation.
It turned out that Ying Zhou Island had not been voluntarily leased out by their senior, but rather, after Dong Wang Gong and Xi Wang Mu occupied it, their senior had been forced to make such a decision.
Thus, Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue were once again filled with righteous anger.
"Senior, this Dong Wang Gong is truly detestable, unforgivable!"
"Indeed, this fellow must not be spared. Senior, let me help you!"
Knowing that Penglai Immortal Island belonged to Senior Xu Fang, Dong Wang Gong's audacity in occupying Ying Zhou Island as his dojo was utterly infuriating!
Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue shouted loudly and charged forward, joining the ranks of those beating Dong Wang Gong.
To bully their senior was akin to bullying them, and they would not let Dong Wang Gong off!
Instantly, Dong Wang Gong was trapped under the fists and kicks of the three, unable to escape, and could only beg for mercy.
Who could have imagined that the mighty leader of male immortals in the Primordial Era, the dignified Lord of the Immortal Court, would now be found wailing here!
Seeing that Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue were even more fierce than himself, beating Dong Wang Gong into continuous screams, Xu Fang quickly spoke.
"Alright, alright, that's enough. Don't beat him to death. If he dies, there will be no one to collect rent from!"
Hearing Xu Fang's words, Jin Chi Da Peng Diao and Ao Xue reluctantly stopped, their faces showing expressions of unfulfilled satisfaction.
This was the leader of male immortals, the Lord of the Immortal Court. To be able to personally beat him was an unprecedented event in the Primordial Era, and the thought alone was exhilarating!
Xu Fang ignored the two petty henchmen and looked at Dong Wang Gong, who had managed to stand up and was swaying unsteadily, with a slight smile.
"What, Dong Wang Gong, you look like you're not convinced?"
"How could that be! I'm convinced, I'm very convinced!"
Upon hearing Xu Fang's words, Dong Wang Gong, ignoring the pain of his injuries, quickly responded.
Seeing his compliant attitude, Xu Fang's expression softened considerably.
This gave Dong Wang Gong a glimmer of hope, and he quickly continued.
"Fellow Daoist, you've scolded me, and you've beaten me. Can this matter be put to rest now?"
Dong Wang Gong willingly endured a beating precisely to appease Xu Fang and resolve the issue smoothly, wasn't that right?
"What, you think that will earn you Ying Zhou Island?"
Xu Fang's expression turned grim. Did Dong Wang Gong think it was too far-fetched to exchange a beating for an island?
Ying Zhou Island was one of the three Penglai Islands. If he were to get away with it so easily, not only would he suffer a great loss, but the resentment from the Liang Tian Chi would surely be considerable.
Could it be that Dong Wang Gong still hadn't had enough to beat?
Xu Fang subconsciously raised his hand, immediately frightening Dong Wang Gong into retreating. He had no desire to experience that feeling again.
"Put your hand down, put your hand down, we can discuss everything!"
Dong Wang Gong pleaded repeatedly.
"I know the preciousness of Ying Zhou Island. I have already thought of a solution. I can offer compensation."
Dong Wang Gong had already decided beforehand that even though his actions were driven by circumstances, he had ultimately occupied Ying Zhou Island and wronged Xu Fang.
Therefore, to resolve the matter, Dong Wang Gong was prepared to make a significant sacrifice to settle things with Xu Fang and secure the true ownership of Ying Zhou Island.
In any case, as Xu Fang was his ultimate contingency, he could not cut off his own escape route for the sake of a mere dojo.
Dong Wang Gong now showed his sincerity, waving his hand. Many treasures appeared before them, shimmering and dazzling.
"How about it, Fellow Daoist? With such sincerity, can you agree to let me have Ying Zhou Island?"
Dong Wang Gong looked at Xu Fang expectantly, awaiting his reply.
Xu Fang looked at the gleaming treasures before him and smiled slightly.
"You have sincerity, but it's not enough."
Upon hearing this, Dong Wang Gong gritted his teeth and waved his hand again. More treasures appeared.
"Now, is the sincerity enough?"
Xu Fang shook his head silently. Why was Dong Wang Gong acting as if he were extorting him? Was this the sincerity he was talking about?
Seeing this, Dong Wang Gong gritted his teeth and waved his hand once more, producing more treasures.
"How is the sincerity?"
"Uh, alright, it's enough."
Xu Fang felt helpless and nodded, realizing they were not on the same wavelength.
Thus, Xu Fang stopped playing guessing games with him and got straight to the point.
"Ying Zhou Island can be temporarily used by you, but it is not being given away, nor is it being gifted."
"Instead, it is being rented!"