The difficulty of refining a Rank 6 Immortal Gu and that of refining a Rank 7 Immortal Gu were completely different.
Fang Yuan wanted to use a mere Rank 6 Immortal Gu, Flying Bear Strength, to exchange for the Rank 7 Divination Tortoise Shell Gu. Put nicely, it was wishful thinking; put bluntly, it was boundless greed, trying to take advantage.
This "taking advantage" even carried a hint of contempt.
What did he take Miao Ming Shen for?
Did he think Miao Ming Shen was easy to bully?
Or did he think everyone else was fools?
Thus, it was understandable that the Gu Immortals' expressions darkened.
Yet Fang Yuan merely smiled.
He took in the immortals' attitudes and expressions. He understood their shifting mindsets perfectly well.
Still, he said, "May I ask, Immortal Friend Miao Ming Shen, will you exchange or not?"
Miao Ming Shen smiled, though it was somewhat forced. In the end, however, he nodded. "Exchange! Immortal Friend has shown me kindness and helped me twice. Those alone are more than enough."
Upon hearing this, the other Gu Immortals all looked at Miao Ming Shen in a new light, while becoming even more displeased with Fang Yuan.
One of them even snorted coldly, expressing his deep dissatisfaction with Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan suddenly burst into laughter.
He continued, "The world has always spoken highly of Lord Miao Ming Shen. I had my doubts, but after testing it today, they have melted away like ice. How could I possibly take such advantage of Immortal Friend? I shall use something else to make up the difference. I guarantee that Immortal Friend Miao Ming Shen will be satisfied!"
As he spoke, Fang Yuan secretly sent a telepathic message to Miao Ming Shen.
After hearing it, Miao Ming Shen's expression changed at