Chapter 1156: Kicking The Iron Hoof

Bastard!

What a bastard!

The esteemed leader of the Heavenly Sect, being mistaken for a fraud and even slandered in front of Mr. Yi?

This insignificant ant truly has no sense of self-preservation!

The two sect leaders were on the verge of erupting in anger!

But they had come here to win Yi Feng's favor. This Bao Congxin, who could share a residence with Mr. Yi, must have some connection with him. They absolutely could not lose their temper now, lest they lose the bigger picture over a small matter...

Even if they felt wronged.

The two of them forced themselves to maintain their smiles, not daring to show any signs of displeasure.

Yi Feng, seeing Bao Congxin's excessive vigilance, waved his hand with a smile.

"Brother Bao, no need to be so tense."

"These two are sect leaders I met at the Treasure Pavilion. They are indeed good people. We're all friends here, so let's not be so formal."

Upon hearing this, Bao Congxin was shocked.

The Treasure Pavilion?

Good heavens.

These two actually managed to infiltrate the Treasure Pavilion to deceive people? They must have spent a fortune.

They are truly master con artists!

Such formidable characters must be handled with extreme caution.

No matter what, he couldn't let his benefactor be deceived!

Bao Congxin grew even more fearful, but at the same time, he mustered his courage, staring straight at them. If it weren't for his fear of his benefactor being deceived, he would never have been so brave in his life!

But the two sect leaders, upon hearing this, were equally shocked.

Brother Bao?

Brother?!

Holy crap!

A high and mighty figure like Mr. Yi actually refers to this man as "brother"?

What qualifications does he have?!

In the world of cultivation, strength is respected.

Without an extremely deep connection, it would be impossible for someone of such high status to lower themselves to befriend someone of lower standing. In all their years, they had never seen such a precedent!

Could it be that the two of them truly have an unbreakable bond?

If that's the case, this man must not be underestimated.

The two shrewd sect leaders were deeply shaken by these words, and a sense of foreboding rose in their hearts.

In their shock.

They suddenly noticed Bao Congxin glaring at them, which only confirmed their worries.

A well-known coward like him actually dared to glare at the two sect leaders? Such boldness was almost unbelievable...

Unless, this man had Mr. Yi's backing!

The more they thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.

Xu Baichuan and Luo Pengfei quickly suppressed their initial disdain.

Even though they were being glared at by a mere ant, for the sake of the bigger picture, they endured it.

The atmosphere was slightly awkward.

Yi Feng quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

He extended his hand in invitation and made small talk.

"Please, have a seat."

"What brings you two here today?"

Since they were guests who had come to visit, basic courtesy was necessary. After all, they were sect leaders, and it wouldn't do to have Bao Congxin staring at them so awkwardly.

As the main topic was broached, the three of them perked up.

Luo Pengfei, somewhat excited, immediately responded with a bow.

"Sir, you flatter us."

"You've just arrived at Sunshine Island and are urgently seeking treasures. You must be facing some difficulties. Brother Xu and I, as hosts, would be remiss if we didn't offer our assistance."

"We came here today, firstly to visit you and see if there's any way we can help, and secondly, I've prepared a small gift as a token of our hospitality."

Hearing this, Yi Feng's favorable impression deepened.

They were mere acquaintances, yet these two sect leaders showed such concern. It truly reflected the simple and honest folkways of Sunshine Island. Meeting such noble and refined individuals was indeed a great joy in life.

The gift itself wasn't important; the sentiment behind it was already precious.

Yi Feng quickly expressed his gratitude.

"You're too kind. Your visit alone is already a great honor. I absolutely cannot accept any gifts."

Luo Pengfei, upon hearing this, immediately grew anxious.

He had meticulously prepared a treasure from his sect for this occasion, and he was determined to succeed. If he couldn't even give the gift, and Xu Baichuan gained Mr. Yi's favor first, it would be intolerable!

In his urgency, Luo Pengfei quickly explained.

"Sir, this gift is just a small token of our appreciation. You must accept it! Otherwise, if word gets out that Sunshine Island doesn't know how to treat guests, wouldn't we become a laughingstock?"

Seeing that their enthusiasm was hard to refuse, and hearing that it was just a small gift.

Yi Feng had no choice but to nod.

"Alright then."

Gritting his teeth, he took out a few immortal crystals and handed them to Bao Congxin.

"Brother Bao, could you trouble you to go get some wine?"

Although it pained him a little, since they had brought gifts, he couldn't be stingy either. Reciprocity was the way of a gentleman, and treating them to some wine was the least he could do.

Bao Congxin wanted to say something but hesitated.

Seeing Yi Feng's resolute expression, he could only agree and leave.

"Yes, Benefactor."

No matter what schemes these two con artists had in mind, he would first scout the surroundings to see if there were any accomplices, so he could better handle the situation later.

If they were outnumbered, he could also seek the innkeeper's help.

With this plan in mind, Bao Congxin took the immortal crystals and left the courtyard.

After he left.

The two sect leaders perked up.

Luo Pengfei took out a treasure bottle from his storage ring. It shimmered with radiant light, and its surface was adorned with intricate depictions of flowers, birds, fish, and insects, all栩栩如生 (vivid and lifelike)!

Xu Baichuan's eyes widened in shock.

This was one of the legendary treasures of the Supreme Yang Heavenly Sect—the Myriad Spirit Glass Bottle.

It was said.

That most living beings could be stored within this bottle, and its capacity far exceeded that of ordinary storage rings. Although it had its limitations, this bottle could condense spiritual energy and vitality, nurturing all things within.

Just this miraculous function alone made the bottle's value enough to make anyone covet it.

What a grand gesture!

As Xu Baichuan stared in astonishment, Luo Pengfei glanced at him with a挑衅 (provocative) look.

His eyes were filled with the triumph of victory.

Then, with both hands, he presented the bottle, humbly smiling.

"Sir, this is my small token of appreciation. Please accept it."

Hearing this, Yi Feng felt relieved.

Just a small token, nothing too extravagant. That was good; it wouldn't make him feel too burdened.

After all, they were all celestial-level cultivators. Exchanging small magical artifacts was quite normal. This vase was quite elegant, and it would make for a nice story.

Accepting the vase and placing it on the table, Yi Feng smiled and clasped his hands in gratitude.

"In that case, thank you very much."

Seeing Yi Feng's lukewarm reaction, Luo Pengfei's heart skipped a beat.

He quickly smiled and explained further.

"Sir, this bottle may not be of much use to you, but it's just a small token of my appreciation. However, it can be used to nurture the Soul-Calming Grass, which might be of some help..."

"In the future, when you need to use the Soul-Calming Grass, you can retrieve it from the bottle, preserving its medicinal efficacy. Has the Soul-Calming Grass been consumed yet?"

So it had this function too? It was like a mini greenhouse.

Not bad at all.

Too bad he wasn't into gardening, and Manman and the other troublemakers weren't exactly easy to handle. This thing would be of no use to him...

Feeling slightly helpless, Yi Feng still expressed his gratitude.

"Thank you for the gift."

Luo Pengfei's heart leapt with joy, ready to bask in the satisfaction of having gained the upper hand.

But before he could speak further.

Yi Feng suddenly scratched his nose awkwardly and asked.

"But..."

"That Soul-Calming Grass isn't of much use to me. I've already given it to Brother Bao. A good horse deserves a good saddle. If you don't mind, maybe you could give this bottle to Brother Bao as well?"

As soon as the question was asked, Luo Pengfei was left speechless, his eyes wide.

His hands, still clasped in a bow, froze mid-air. His heart felt as if he had swallowed a fly, extremely awkward.

He had gone through so much trouble to secretly visit, even sacrificing a treasure to curry favor, thinking he had the upper hand. But instead, he had kicked the iron hoof?

This formidable man was truly hard to please!

Indeed, he was no pushover.

As Yi Feng looked at him, Luo Pengfei felt trapped.

The dignity of the Heavenly Sect was being trampled upon at this very moment, yet he dared not show any defiance. He had never been in such a difficult situation in his life.

Pondering the question, he found it unbelievable!

How could a lowly ant like Bao Congxin be so highly regarded?

Even for Mr. Yi, the Soul-Calming Grass should have been quite beneficial. Yet he had given it to Bao Congxin, and now even wanted to give the bottle to him as well.

These were treasures that could cause a stir across Sunshine Island!

Could it be that these things were of no use to Mr. Yi?

The importance of Bao Congxin was far beyond what they had anticipated!

On second thought.

If they could win over Bao Congxin, and through him, please Mr. Yi, that might not be such a bad idea...

As the saying goes, all roads lead to Rome.

As long as the goal was achieved, it didn't matter who received the treasure!

Continuing to console himself, Luo Pengfei felt somewhat relieved.

Gritting his teeth, he forced a smile and clasped his hands.

"Then I shall give it to Brother Bao!"

Yi Feng, who had initially felt a bit embarrassed, was now completely won over by their kind intentions, his eyes filled with appreciation.

He clasped his hands in gratitude, his thanks even more heartfelt.

Luo Pengfei, too, was both surprised and flustered. The discomfort in his heart dissipated like smoke, and he felt that the effort was worth it. Laughter gradually filled the courtyard, and the atmosphere became harmonious.

In the front yard of the inn.

Bao Congxin, clutching the immortal crystals, prepared to cross the yard to the inn's main hall, using the excuse of buying wine to scout the situation.

But just as he passed the gate, the innkeeper was trembling as he waited.

Before Bao Congxin could even speak.

The innkeeper, pale as a sheet, bowed with trembling hands!

"Greetings, Lord Bao!"

Instantly, Bao Congxin was also frightened and quickly returned the bow!