At the entrance of the village, Zhou Dafu and the others' mouths twitched when they heard Shi Wu's words.
"Kind? Justice? Is it really appropriate to ascribe these words to the number one devil in the Southern Territory, or even to the number one devil in the Chenguang Realm?"
"Go back and think about it; we'll talk tomorrow," Su Tiange said, laying the groundwork for what was to come. "For the others, there's no rush. We'll wait until tomorrow."
"Understood," Shi Wu responded.
Upon returning to the village and noticing Shi Wu in a daze, Su Tiange greeted Zhou Dafu. She promptly led Zhou Dafu to the peach tree situated at the village's entrance.
"Senior, may I have a word with you?" Su Tiange asked, offering a slight salute.
"You are deceiving Little Stone. I can sense the resentment, evil spirit, and karma within you. More than a million souls have perished because of you. You are not a good person," a soft female voice emanated from the peach tree. In an instant, the space around Su Tiange and Zhou Dafu filled with dense air, while wisps of gray mist completely isolated their world.
Witnessing the scene, Zhou Dafu's body instinctively tensed up. However, upon seeing Su Tiange's calm demeanor, Zhou Dafu relaxed once again.
"Peach fairy!"
"Senior, your words are mistaken. You should be aware of Xiao Shitou's past. He has endured too much and suffered greatly. Allowing him to pursue his desires might grant him a chance at a happier life, don't you think?"
"As for me, I've maintained from the start that I am not a good person. Moreover, how many truly good individuals exist in this world? Take yourself, senior, for example. Can you honestly claim that your influence hasn't affected numerous beings, such as... the Northern Territory?"
Shaking his head, Su Tiange spoke.
"..."
Tao Xian remained silent. While she understood that Su Tiange was subtly shifting the concept, Tao Xian was unsure how to counter it.
"What is it that you want?" Tao Xian asked calmly.
"I propose a deal. Senior, if you were severely injured and needed recovery, though I may not possess many other things within the Heavenly Demon Sect, our resources are boundless. I can offer treasures to aid your recuperation."
"I don't require it."
"Senior, why remain so wary? I'll speak frankly. I've never concealed my intentions. An additional friend means an additional path, doesn't it? This is simply a business transaction," Su Tiange said with a smile.
"What is it that you need?" Tao Xian remained silent for a moment before asking.
"You owe me a favor—a favor within your capability. Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you, senior."
"Understood."
As the words were spoken, the surrounding gray mist dissipated. The peach tree shook lightly, and a peach blossom gently descended in front of Su Tiange.
"There's a trace of my essence within this peach blossom. Activate it if needed, and I'll sense it," Su Tiange explained.
With that, the barrier surrounding Su Tiange and Zhou Dafu completely vanished.
"Ding! The daughter of luck, Peach Fairy, has a karmic connection with you, the master. Congratulations, master, for gaining 200,000 luck points," the system hinted.
Another substantial gain!
"Let's depart," Su Tiange said with a faint smile, leaving with Chow Tai Fook.
"Lord Sovereign, this formidable individual can evade the oversight of the laws of heaven and earth, remaining in the lower realm. Their strength must be unfathomable and likely extremely formidable in the realm of gods. You could use this opportunity to establish friendship. Why opt for a deal?" Zhou Dafu curiously transmitted his thoughts.
"Don't underestimate such a powerful being. Only when you clearly treat it as a transaction can you earn their favor. I have to find an opportunity to utilize this favor. A favor is only meaningful when it's used. You heard what I said earlier; mobilize a group of resources," Su Tiange explained with restrained composure.
"Yes, the suzerain is adept at planning," Chow Tai Fook responded, slightly surprised.
The following day, Su Tiange approached Shi Wu once more.
After a night of contemplation, Shi Wu's eyes exhibited a subtle change. His gaze towards Su Tiange became increasingly friendly. Clearly, Shi Wu had started to undergo a transformation.
"I mentioned before that I have high hopes for you. I also happen to know a thing or two about your adversary. I can aid you in seeking retribution. Consider it," Su Tiange offered.
"In this storage bag, you'll find some resources and exercises. I'll regard it as an investment in you. You'll repay it in the future, but don't fret about it now. I have other matters to attend to, so I won't linger here," Su Tiange added, flipping his palm to reveal a storage bag and tossing it to Shi Wu. He gently patted Shi Wu's shoulder before departing.
Just as the sect had sent a message stating that representatives from the Lord's Mansion were looking for him, Su Tiange's business here was concluded, aligning perfectly with Shi Wu's situation.
"The Lord's Mansion... Well, isn't this intriguing?" Shi Wu mused.
"Okay, thank you, Brother Su," Shi Wu expressed his gratitude, his heart warmed as he instinctively took hold of the storage bag.
Apart from the villagers of Huangcun and Taoxian Su Tiange, Shi Wu was the first person in many years to treat him so kindly...
"Ding! The luck-affiliated individual, Shi Wu, has developed a favorable impression of the master. Congratulations, master, for gaining 100,000 villain points," the system hinted.