The laughter didn't stop.
In fact—
It grew louder.
At first, it was just snickers and chuckles.
Then it evolved into outright guffaws.
Then it became roaring, howling laughter that echoed through the entire hall.
"Hahaha! Look at him! He actually said it with a straight face!"
"Does he think we're idiots?!"
"Optimizing medicinal properties?! Creating perfect breeding conditions?! What is he, a celestial beast reborn?!"
"I swear, I've never seen someone talk so much nonsense and still act serious!"
"This is a new level of shamelessness!"
Even the weakest breeder disciples, the ones usually ignored, were pointing and laughing.
Even the serious, no-nonsense elders were suppressing their smirks.
Even some of the spirit beasts lurking nearby twitched their ears in confusion.
The only ones not laughing—
Were Elder Fan Ming.
And Zou Fang himself.
Elder Fan Ming studied Zou Fang.
His eyes held an undisguised amusement.
But deep within them—
