Seeing Ma Hongjun take the bait, the smile on Tang San's lips deepened.
"You don't need to worry about that. I know the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower's appearance like the back of my hand. If I come across it, I'll definitely recognize it."
"Is that so? Then, Third Brother, where does the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower usually grow? Can you describe its appearance for me? I'll go look for it."
Hearing Tang San say he knew what the Immortal Herb looked like, Ma Hongjun immediately got excited and quickly asked.
Tang San waved his hand, dismissing Ma Hongjun's idea of going to search alone.
"The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower generally grows in places with extremely rich fire-attribute energy. This time, I'm going to the far east of Heaven Dou City to establish the Tang Sect, and there happens to be a large area of volcanoes there. I'll help you keep an eye out when I'm there."
*Slap.*
The fatty, who had only just sat down, slammed the table again and looked at Tang San with eyes full of gratitude. He also yearned for sweet love, but the Evil Fire consuming him wouldn't allow him to have it.
"Then what are you waiting for? Third Brother, I'm joining your Tang Sect. I'll go with you to the far east of Heaven Dou City this time."
"Ah? Aren't you going to think about it more? You should know that my force will be targeted by many others. Even if you don't join, I'll still try to find the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower."
Although he said this, Tang San was sneering inwardly, because he would indeed search for the whereabouts of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, but whether he found it or not wasn't up to him.
At the same time, Ma Hongjun secretly grumbled in his heart, If you really didn't want me to join, why didn't you mention the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower before establishing the Tang Sect? You're truly hypocritical.
Although he complained in his heart, Ma Hongjun still understood that there's no such thing as a free lunch. At worst, he would work for Tang San for a few years for free to repay his kindness. Solving the Evil Fire problem was the key; otherwise, why would someone wholeheartedly search for a herb that clearly wasn't ordinary? Even if he found it, would he really bring it back for him? So, after weighing the pros and cons, Ma Hongjun decided to temporarily join the Tang Sect and follow Tang San's orders.
"No need, Third Brother. How can I watch you struggle alone to achieve your dream when you're considering your brother so much? I, Fatty, am also loyal. We'll work hard together then and let the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect regret missing out on a genius like me."
"Alright, our brotherhood is strong enough to cut through metal."
In just a few words, their relationship transformed from classmates they hadn't seen in a long time to brothers who would rely on each other in life and death. It has to be said, they were truly calculating.
This wasn't the end of it. Ma Hongjun, who still didn't know he had been led astray, turned his gaze to Oscar beside him after settling the matter of joining the Tang Sect. The meaning was clear: You should come with me too.
Seeing this, Oscar lowered his head and fell silent. He didn't have Evil Fire that needed to be dealt with, so why would he go to that desolate and dangerous place?
But Ma Hongjun patted Oscar's shoulder with a smile on his face.
"Brother has been through this, you have to trust Brother's judgment. If you stay here and keep waiting for that little princess, she won't even look at you twice even if she comes back. It's better to go out and venture, make something of yourself. Maybe then she'll look at you with new eyes?"
"Wouldn't you then be able to win the beauty's heart? It's much more hopeful than just hanging around the outer sect of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, right?"
Hearing this, a hint of excitement indeed flashed in Oscar's eyes. The young lady had always disliked men who relied on others, which was why she had ignored him for so long. If he returned as a core member of a powerful force that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect needed to win over, wouldn't there be great potential?
After thinking for a long time, Oscar finally made up his mind. He decided to go out and venture with the fatty and Tang San. After all, they had been classmates; they wouldn't trick him, right?
"Okay, I'll go with you. We'll develop and strengthen the Tang Sect together."
"That's more like it. With your handsome face and a high-ranking position in the Tang Sect, what woman wouldn't be captivated? You need to be more confident."
Seeing Oscar agree, Ma Hongjun immediately showed a relieved smile. Like someone who had been through it all, he patted his shoulder and then winked at Tang San as if asking for praise.
Tang San was also very cooperative and gave him a thumbs-up. After all, where could he find such a good tool?
Seeing that the matter was settled, Flender on the side also felt satisfied. When he was young, he, Liu Erlong, and Grandmaster had made a name for themselves as the Golden Iron Triangle. What kind of behavior was it for his disciple to hide in Seven Treasure City like a salted fish?
Liu Erlong didn't really care about where everyone was going. She just kept putting food into Grandmaster's bowl and looked at that expressionless face with worry.
Because she noticed that Grandmaster's expression wasn't good, but she didn't understand why. Logically, shouldn't he be happy that his beloved disciple had recruited two geniuses?
Finally, Yu Xiaogang also felt that staying here with a dark face was really ruining the atmosphere, so he used the excuse of feeling unwell and had Liu Erlong push him out of the living room early.
The remaining people didn't pay much attention to this. After all, they were used to Yu Xiaogang feeling unwell from time to time. They continued to drink and chat in the lively atmosphere of the dinner table, especially Ma Hongjun and the other two, who kept fantasizing about developing and strengthening the Tang Sect to achieve their respective goals.
On the other side, Liu Erlong pushed Yu Xiaogang back to the room and looked at him with some confusion, because she could tell that his feeling unwell today was faked.
"Xiao Gang, do you not approve of Fatty and Xiao Oscar following Xiao San?"
Yu Xiaogang was slightly startled, and then a warmth flowed through his heart. This woman could always read his mind. But soon, the expression on his face was replaced by worry.
"Alas, you don't understand. After experiencing many things, some people change. The hardworking and ambitious Xiao San from before now only has revenge in his eyes. Ma Hongjun and Oscar following him, I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse."
"Ah? Did Xiao San change that much? I just saw them talking, and it didn't seem much different from before?"
Hearing this, Yu Xiaogang rolled his eyes. It would be a miracle if you could tell. The little bit of emotional intelligence and shrewdness you have is all used on me. How could you possibly care about other things?
"Under uncertain circumstances, if he truly considered them brothers who would share life and death, he wouldn't drag them down with him. But Xiao San just now repeatedly used both overt and subtle means to entice them to join the Tang Sect. This shows that he only sees them as help for his revenge. Doesn't this prove that he has changed?"
"Ah? Then I'll go talk to those two kids and tell them not to follow Tang San on this adventure."
Hearing Grandmaster explain the stakes, Liu Erlong immediately became anxious, understanding the severity of the situation. She turned to go out and talk to Ma Hongjun and the other two, but Grandmaster firmly held her wrist.
Liu Erlong turned back in confusion, looking at Grandmaster with a puzzled expression.
"Xiao Gang?"
"Er Long, if I wanted to stop them, I would have done so at the dinner table. Forgive me for being selfish, but if we want to avenge our parents and family, we can only rely on Xiao San. Hatred can indeed change a person, don't blame him."
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