As to whether these four people might turn against them for this Transformation Medicine Mushroom, Bao Dingheng was also uncertain in his heart.
Fang He said again, "This Transformed Ganoderma Medicine is at most enough for three or four people. Even so, its potency will greatly reduce, so if we can have one less person, it works for us. You and I, senior and junior brothers, understand this principle, and Gao Yingtu and the other four also understand it."
Upon hearing these words, Bao Dingheng’s pupils contracted slightly.
Fang He was selfish at heart. Although not necessarily would Daoist Gao and the others act as such, he preferred to think so. In this mundane world, wealth moves people’s hearts, and when cultivators encounter such a rare treasure as this, how can they be willing to share it with others? It would be best to enjoy it alone. Even if they cannot, having one less person to share it is better.
Bao Dingheng also understood this logic, yet he was still hesitant.
Seeing him remain silent, Fang He stomped his foot and said, "Senior Brother, hesitating in decision will only invite disaster! Waiting until they make the first move, I fear it will be too late."
Bao Dingheng’s heart skipped a beat, a murderous intent flashed in his eyes, and he slowly nodded, "Alright, let’s do as you say, but with just you and I, if we act rashly, I’m afraid Li Yuanba and Nephew Ke might become suspicious and won’t stand with us. You saw earlier, Li Yuanba’s cultivation is not beneath my own."
Fang He gave a cunning smile, "Senior Brother, do not worry. I have a plan to relieve your worries and difficulties."
Bao Dingheng looked surprisingly at him, "Oh? Please tell me, Junior Brother."
Fang He chuckled sinisterly, "Did you not say earlier that you wanted to give the best quality Medicine Mushroom to Li Yuanba? In my opinion, after taking this Transformation Medicine Mushroom, why not just give it to him first?"
Bao Dingheng was initially puzzled, but he soon caught on and paused while stroking his beard, glancing at Fang He, "Junior Brother, what a clever plan."
To be honest, his relationship with Zhang Yan wasn’t deep, at most only Ke Xiu Jun was closer, and being from a Loose Cultivator background, he had no backing, which Gao Daoist and the others were aware of. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have pushed Zhang Yan forward to capture the Medicine Mushroom earlier. It was because he was a neutral party that they felt at ease, not worrying he would run off with the Medicine Mushroom.
Thus, if the Medicine Mushroom was given to Zhang Yan, Gao Daoist and the others would most likely seize the opportunity to snatch it.
Fang He essentially threw out a bait to incite conflict between the two sides, allowing them to reap the benefits of acting as the fishermen.
However, at this moment, an unexplained sense of vigilance rose in Bao Dingheng’s heart. He never expected that the usually simple-minded, shallow-looking Junior Brother could come up with such an idea.
Yet, he maintained a calm expression and said, "This matter needs careful planning."
Fang He, full of confidence, said, "Rest assured, Senior Brother, I have already thought it through." He leaned in and whispered a few words into Bao Dingheng’s ear.
After listening, Bao Dingheng shook his head, "Gao Yingtu and the others aren’t easy to fool. It’s not that simple to trick them."
Fang He sneered darkly, "Senior Brother, haven’t you heard the words ’blinded by greed’? With such a great object in front of us, and given them such a good opportunity, how could they not seize it? As long as one person is tempted, they all will move."
Thinking for a moment, Bao Dingheng said seriously, "Alright, let’s do it. You must leave quickly, as I must take action too, to avoid their suspicion."
Fang He acknowledged, and with a flash, disappeared into the forest.
Bao Dingheng thought secretly, "Nephew Ke, for the sake of this spiritual object, I’m afraid I have to let you down this time."
Though he shared the same sect with Ke Xiu Jun’s mum, what does that count in front of this precious mushroom?
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With this thought, he made up his mind, raised his gaze slowly, and fixed it on the ancient pine that Zhi Tong was sitting on. With a thought, a White Tiger True Evil Mysterious Light shot out from above his head, transformed into a sword rainbow, and crossed dozens of feet in an instant, entering the base of the tree and severing its roots.
The commotion naturally startled the boy, who turned pale and with a cry, disappeared into the giant tree in a blink of an eye.
The onlookers in hiding rushed out in panic. Bao Dingheng, knowing well, first leaped forward and then shouted, "Do not panic, everyone. This Devilish Ganoderma merely borrowed the wood to escape into the tree’s belly. I have severed the roots, blocking the Qi veins with Gold Qi. It cannot escape."
Upon hearing this, everyone calmed down.
At this time, a gust of wind blew from nowhere, swaying the tree crown and breaking several branches. Bao Dingheng laughed, "Mere tricks, did you think the poor Daoist couldn’t see through them?"
He shrugged his shoulders, and several strands of Sword Qi flew from the top door, about to shred the branches, but a shriek came from a broken branch, from where a figure then flew, intending to leap to another tree not far away.
Zhang Yan, having been instructed by Master Shi, had hidden near the tree and hadn’t appeared even moments ago. Now seeing the child deliver itself into the net, he admired this and, with a shout, leapt forward extending his arm, easily capturing the child in hand.
After landing, he looked at the Devilish Ganoderma before his eyes and saw that the child was only the size of a palm, now filled with terror, wiping tears with its lotus-like white hands, and sobbing pitifully.
Bao Dingheng laughed heartily and stepped forward with gleaming eyes, "Li Daoist, as I said earlier, whoever gets the Upper Grade treasure Ganoderma, let the Daoist choose. Now that it is in your hand, it shall be yours."
A person behind Daoist Gao became anxious at these words, about to speak, but Daoist Gao stopped him with a gesture, giving him a look and slightly shaking his head.
Zhang Yan’s eyes flashed, and he immediately sensed something amiss.
Such a Transformation elixir treasure Ganoderma, difficult to find in a thousand years, he didn’t believe Bao Dingheng would have no thoughts of keeping it. Even if he intended to give it to him, under normal circumstances, it should be discussed and agreed upon with the others, given that the previous agreement was merely verbal and held no weight.
Moreover, if it were genuinely sincere, there was no need for such haste, as if hurriedly giving it to him, which seemed a bit too deliberate.
In a split second, numerous thoughts crossed his mind. He glanced subtly at Daoist Gao and his group, guessing their intentions to a significant extent. Concealing a cold sneer in his heart, he outwardly smiled without refusing, "Very well, since Daoist Bao insists, I will accept it."
Fang He, seeing him accept readily, coldly chuckled inwardly, "Youngster, you might have the fortune of receiving the treasure today, but not live long to enjoy it."
...(To be continued. If you work, feel free to go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)