Minghe Laozu, along with the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue, set off, hoping they would use their treasure-hunting experience to find opportunities for him.
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue did not disappoint Minghe Laozu. With their extensive treasure-hunting experience and Xu Fang's guidance, they quickly helped Minghe Laozu clarify his thoughts, eliminate distractions, and smoothly head towards the place of opportunity.
At this moment, Minghe Laozu felt the connection to the opportunity in the dark growing stronger, and he greatly praised the two of them.
Hearing the Golden-Winged Great Peng's theory of "when nothing is expected, something unexpected will happen," he was even more impressed.
"I never expected you to know so much. I have to say, the younger generation is formidable!"
Minghe Laozu praised softly while hiding his presence with the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue.
Although this was a common occurrence in the Great Wilderness, the way they spoke of it was remarkable and truly impressive.
"What's there to it?"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng was unfazed and shook his head.
"This is all just superficial knowledge. I'm far inferior to Senior Xu Fang!"
"Indeed, indeed. Senior Xu Fang is the leader in treasure hunting in the Great Wilderness. We are merely his followers."
Ao Xue also chimed in softly.
Everything they knew was taught by their seniors, who were truly knowledgeable.
Moreover, their senior possessed the unique divine ability to sense treasures, making him a true treasure hunter. They were just little followers trailing behind him.
"You keep mentioning Xu Fang. I admit he is indeed powerful."
Minghe Laozu recalled Xu Fang, who wielded countless magical treasures. Was this not the magnificent track record of a treasure hunter?
However, as a great power in the world, even if he was deeply impressed, he had to maintain some reserve.
Furthermore, after hearing the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue's constant praise for Xu Fang, Minghe Laozu felt an urge to compete.
"No matter how powerful he is, I don't think he's as good as me. Look, I can find this opportunity now, and he's probably still wandering around Buzhou Mountain!"
"So, I believe I've far surpassed him in this regard. Wait, why does that figure ahead look so familiar?"
Minghe Laozu was showing off to the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue when he hadn't even finished speaking. He sensed someone ahead and quickly looked up.
Hearing this, the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were shocked. Indeed, when nothing is expected, something unexpected will happen. Their senior had not lied to them!
However, upon seeing the figure ahead, the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were filled with immense joy.
"Senior!"
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were overjoyed, never expecting to encounter the longed-for Senior Xu Fang here.
"Xu Fang!"
Minghe Laozu's expression turned awkward. He hadn't even finished speaking when Xu Fang appeared right before him. What was it like to be slapped in the face like this?
Fortunately, the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue were too delighted by Xu Fang's appearance to notice Minghe Laozu's unpleasant expression. They rushed forward in three steps.
"Senior, how did you end up here?"
"Yes, Senior, you don't know, we were cornered by some people just now. I thought I would never see you again."
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue quickly walked up to Xu Fang and spoke hurriedly. Although there was a hint of complaint, their joy was much greater.
"Ahem!"
Kong Xuan, who had been left aside, coughed a few times to assert his presence when no one paid attention to him.
The Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue heard the sound and finally noticed Kong Xuan. They quickly greeted him.
"Oh, Brother Great Bird, you're here too! Long time no see!"
"Brother, are you not feeling well? Why are you coughing? The wind on Buzhou Mountain is strong, why don't you go back to the Phoenix Clan to rest?"
Kong Xuan was furious. What did he mean by going back to the Phoenix Clan to rest? Did his own brother mean so little to him?
However, he didn't have time to get angry. After the greetings, the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue's gazes shifted to the Innate Spiritual Root, the Four Symbols Banana Tree.
"Senior, Senior, is this the opportunity you've been looking for?"
"As expected of Senior! Always ahead of us!"
Seeing this, Kong Xuan felt utterly helpless. Why did they only have eyes for their senior? Was he, their elder brother, merely decoration? Was this how dismissive they were?
"Alright, alright."
Xu Fang waved his hand, signaling the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue to quiet down, and spoke.
"Have you forgotten someone? Hello, Daoist Minghe."
Xu Fang said this, looking at Minghe Laozu, who was left behind.
"I've heard much about you, Daoist Xu Fang. And this here, uh, hello, Daoist."
Minghe Laozu cupped his hands and greeted Xu Fang and the others.
Kong Xuan felt even more helpless. He was ignored by his juniors, but even with Minghe Laozu, he wasn't even deemed worthy of a name?
Fortunately, the Golden-Winged Great Peng still had some sense of propriety and began to introduce everyone.
"Senior Minghe, this is Senior Xu Fang, whom you know. This is my elder brother, Kong Xuan."
As the Golden-Winged Great Peng spoke, he also pointed to Minghe Laozu, introducing him to Xu Fang and Kong Xuan.
"This is Minghe Laozu. When those two fellows from the West bullied us, it was thanks to Senior Minghe's intervention that we were saved. That's why we accompanied him on this treasure hunt."
The Golden-Winged Great Peng followed up by recounting the incident with the two from the West.
Xu Fang had already learned of this, so he merely nodded as he listened to it again.
Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan became enraged.
"Those Western scoundrels are so shameless! I knew we shouldn't have let them leave the place of the Innate Gourd Vine!"
Kong Xuan cursed. If he had known these two were so insidious and bullied the weak, he wouldn't have let them go so easily.
Minghe Laozu looked at the constantly cursing Kong Xuan and was shocked.
"Innate Gourd Vine?"
This was one of the top ten Innate Spiritual Roots. From Kong Xuan's words, it seemed Xu Fang had already obtained the Innate Gourd Vine?
No wonder the two from the West had tried to kill the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue; they had lost such a valuable opportunity!
Thinking of opportunities, Minghe Laozu's gaze involuntarily fell upon the Innate Spiritual Root, the Four Symbols Banana Tree, his eyes burning with desire, and the strong sense of connection within him intensified.
Clearly, this was the opportunity he had sensed!
However, looking at Xu Fang, who had a smile on his face, Minghe Laozu didn't know what to say.
He had just mocked Xu Fang as nothing special, only to find that Xu Fang had found this Innate Spiritual Root before him.
Furthermore, he had already acquired the Innate Gourd Vine before this.
With such unparalleled fortune, how could he have been so glib just now? How could he have had the nerve to show off to the Golden-Winged Great Peng and Ao Xue!