Those two previous incidents involving Nuwa had truly left Xu Tong rattled.
Back then, Hongjun had gone all out, drawing on the full power of the Heavenly Dao to probe him.
If someone asked whom Hongjun feared most in the Primordial World now, Xu Tong reckoned it would probably be him.
Although being feared by the Dao Ancestor sounded impressive, Xu Tong would rather do without that sort of prestige. No amount of prestige was worth more than his life.
Nuwa and Houtu were momentarily stunned by Xu Tong's vehement reaction.
But soon, as though they had suddenly understood something, they both bowed to Xu Tong.
"What are you doing?"
Watching their actions, Xu Tong was rather confused.
"Fellow Daoist Tongtian, you have generously offered your help without asking for anything in return. We both deeply admire you, and we will remember this kindness."
Both women believed that Xu Tong simply wanted to help them, but cared little for the terms they offered, which was why he had interrupted them outright.
At the same time, Xu Tong's image grew even loftier in their hearts.
After all, there was not a single person in the Primordial World who did not compete for fortune, yet Xu Tong remained unmoved even before such temptation.
To remain unmoved by temptation and refuse to take advantage of another's vulnerability was truly admirable.
Nuwa and Houtu even began to suspect that Xu Tong's cultivation might already rival the Dao Ancestor's.
Only someone at the Dao Ancestor's level could possess such an open and generous heart.
Xu Tong knew nothing of what the two women were thinking, and neither voiced her thoughts.
After all, Xu Tong had always accepted their addressing him as a Daoist Companion. Presumably, he wanted to conceal his identity, or simply keep a