Xu Fang decided to go with the flow. When he leased Yingzhou Island to Dong Wang Gong as a dojo, had he not considered the future ownership of Yingzhou Island?
According to the established trajectory, since Dong Wang Gong had found Yingzhou Island and had no intention of seeking the other two islands, he would naturally establish the Immortal Court.
After establishing the Immortal Court, Dong Wang Gong would enjoy a period of glory before finding himself in dire straits. Eventually, Dong Huang Tai Yi would conquer Yingzhou, and Dong Wang Gong would fall in hatred.
This was a predetermined matter, arranged by fate. Xu Fang was powerless to change it, nor did he dare to defy heavenly will and alter it, lest he incur the wrath of the Heavenly Dao.
However, Yingzhou Island was his territory, and Xu Fang naturally intended to reclaim it.
Therefore, this trip back to the East Sea, in addition to refining the remaining two islands of Penglai, required another visit to Yingzhou Island.
This was not only to discuss the lease of Yingzhou Island with Dong Wang Gong but also to make arrangements on Yingzhou Island so that it could be smoothly reclaimed after Dong Wang Gong's demise.
Xu Fang had no worries about this matter. Whether it was to avoid being exposed by the Queen Mother of the West or to serve as a contingency for Xu Fang to protect the Queen Mother of the West, Dong Wang Gong would agree to it.
Unless Dong Wang Gong suddenly went mad and lost his affection for the Queen Mother of the West.
Of course, judging by Dong Wang Gong's current attitude, if he were to go mad, it would be out of love, so this matter was essentially settled.
"So, heroes can't overcome the allure of beauty?"
Xu Fang chuckled. Although Dong Wang Gong was destined to fail, he was ultimately a heroic figure with a head full of romantic notions, which made him more approachable than the great powers of the Primordial Era.
Thinking of Dong Wang Gong in this light, destined to fall, Xu Fang could not help but sigh.
In the Primordial Era, under the Heavenly Dao, who among the beings of the Primordial Era was truly free?
As Xu Fang was contemplating, loud exclamations erupted from the group video.
"Damn! Dong Wang Gong and the Queen Mother of the West have really refined Yingzhou Island, that quickly!"
"Refined? They're just tenants. Who knows how much rent that black-hearted kid Xu Fang will demand!"
"Yeah, thinking about it that way, it doesn't seem like such a big deal anymore!"
After a few gasps of surprise, the treasures calmed down, remembering the matter of the lease, and turned their attention back to the screen.
They wondered, how could refining a dojo normally be so fast?
Xu Fang understood this perfectly. Going with the flow was as effortless as sailing with the current.
He looked at the screen, where Dong Wang Gong and the Queen Mother of the West were embracing each other, weeping with joy.
Even Dong Wang Gong, who had been cautious before, could not help but show his delight upon seeing Yingzhou Island refined.
"We have finally refined Yingzhou Island, and finally fulfilled a long-cherished wish!"
The Queen Mother of the West caressed Dong Wang Gong's face and spoke.
"Do you remember, what you said back then? That a beauty like me deserved a place like Penglai Immortal Island as a dojo, and that anyone who became my dao companion in the future would have to be like this."
Dong Wang Gong's heart stirred. She actually remembered the casual words he had spoken, words he had almost forgotten himself.
"I remember, I remember! Didn't I find Yingzhou Island for you? This is great, this is great."
Dong Wang Gong nodded repeatedly, of course, not admitting that he had almost forgotten.
"Mmm."
The Queen Mother of the West nodded, gazing tenderly at Dong Wang Gong, and said.
"Now that we have Yingzhou Island, is there anything special you want to say to me?"
The Queen Mother of the West's face was full of hopeful anticipation.
In the group video, the treasures watching this scene immediately felt a surge of sourness.
"Ugh, this is so cheesy!"
"I've lived a life of killing intent, why am I always being shown this? Isn't this going to erode my killing intent?"
"Haha! Why are you single treasures wearing such smiles?"
Xu Fang ignored the treasures' words. Seeing this scene and hearing these words, he understood what was going on.
"So, it really was Dong Wang Gong's doing!"
Xu Fang gritted his teeth, wishing he could pull Dong Wang Gong out of the screen and beat him up first.
No wonder the Queen Mother of the West was so enthusiastic about finding Penglai Immortal Island; it turned out Dong Wang Gong had spoken carelessly while trying to woo her!
Those who heard him had always remembered it, treating it as a promise between them. The speaker had almost forgotten, but Dong Wang Gong was indeed a total scumbag!
With the Queen Mother of the West's hopeful expression now, there was no doubt that Dong Wang Gong, this pig, was destined to ruin this innocent maiden.
Under the eager anticipation of Xu Fang and the treasures, Dong Wang Gong gently pushed the Queen Mother of the West away, creating some distance, and gazed at her with deep affection.
"Yes, I have a thousand words I want to say to you right now. However, all thousand words can be summed up into one sentence: what I most want to say is."
As soon as he said this, the Queen Mother of the West's heart raced, her face involuntarily flushed red, and even her ears turned red.
The treasures in the group also fell silent, waiting.
However, at this moment, Dong Wang Gong turned his face away and looked towards the distant horizon.
"I want to say, thank you!"
"Thank you for helping me find Yingzhou Island. This is the place where my ambition will be realized, where my great undertaking will begin. I thank you!"
The treasures in the group were stunned by such words.
"What's going on? Wasn't Dong Wang Gong always so sharp? Why is he so foolish this time?"
"Yes, I can't even bear to watch Xu Fang's little follower. Has Dong Wang Gong been infected by him too?"
"Wait, is Dong Wang Gong playing hard to get?"
The treasures chattered amongst themselves. Wasn't Dong Wang Gong talented in this regard? Why was he acting like he was possessed by a Golden-Winged Great Peng this time? This was not right!
Could it be that this guy was planning to use the tactic of feigning reluctance to achieve a better outcome?
The Queen Mother of the West heard this and her expression darkened.
"Besides these, is there nothing else?"
"No. Ah, why does your face look so grim!"
"It's nothing, the sea breeze on Yingzhou Island is strong, it's just the wind."
"Oh, then you should be careful."
Seeing that there was no turning back, the treasures were all disappointed.
"What's wrong with Dong Wang Gong? When did the Golden-Winged Great Peng infect him?"
"It shouldn't be. Wasn't he very capable? What a disappointment."
"Let's disperse, let's disperse. Don't keep thinking about those inappropriate scenes!"
The treasures were all dejected. Why had Dong Wang Gong become so foolish? The atmosphere had reached this point, and he had suddenly become timid.
Xu Fang, watching the scene, also sighed.
He had caught the fleeting look of heartache and reluctance on Dong Wang Gong's face just as the Queen Mother of the West's disappointment was clearly visible.
"It's like having a noble body, already pledged to the country, and no longer able to pledge to a lover. These two are truly a pair destined for tragedy!"
Xu Fang sighed. Since Dong Wang Gong could not fulfill his promise to the Queen Mother of the West, he had to fulfill his own promise to Dong Wang Gong, thus not failing this fated romance between Dong Wang Gong and the Queen Mother of the West.