Yuanshi was so furious that he laughed.
Was I really that easy to fool?
For an instant, even his mana began to stir restlessly. But before he could speak, Sage Zhunti on the other side sensed that things were going wrong and knew he could not push things too far...
Although Yuanshi needed his cooperation, this fellow had an even worse temper. If he overplayed his hand and truly fell out with him, it would be more trouble than it was worth!
An idea immediately came to him.
Sage Zhunti softened his tone and assumed a somewhat humble posture, pleading with Yuanshi in a low voice.
"Fellow Daoist Yuanshi, let this matter go... Look at how miserable my senior brother and I are after all this. I did not gain anything either!"
"Just consider it that I owe you a favor..."
Seeing Sage Zhunti lower himself like this, Yuanshi finally calmed down a little. After all, it was only Taoist Randeng, and he had long discovered that Taoist Randeng harbored divided loyalties...
Then he looked at the chaotic, trembling Western World.
The living beings of the Western World truly had it rough. Their world shook violently every few days; for ordinary creatures, it was practically a world-ending calamity!
But who could they blame?
Their Sages kept provoking trouble outside. Not only did they never get any meat, they came back covered in filth every time... Yet even so, Sage Zhunti still looked tireless and determined!
At this thought,
Yuanshi raised his chin slightly.
He immediately said in displeasure,
"What do you mean, 'just consider it'?"
Sage Zhunti immediately caught on. A bitter smile appeared on his face as he said helplessly,
"This matter truly was my fault. I owe you a karmic debt, Fellow Daoist... When the time is right,