Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Lu Xiaoqing’s Trouble
Translator: 549690339
Dugu Nian didn’t wait for Fang Lin to instruct her, she naturally went and opened the door herself.
Standing outside the door was a thin and frail young lad, unimpressive in appearance, seeming somewhat nervous.
“Who are you?” Dugu Nian asked coldly.
The young boy was slightly startled by Dugu Nian’s attitude and retreated a few steps in fear, saying, “Does Fellow Apprentice Fang Lin live here?”
A crafty look appeared on Dugu Nian’s face as she said, “You’ve got the wrong place, Fang Lin doesn’t live here.”
The boy was stunned for a moment, then paid his respects to Dugu Nian and turned to leave, looking somewhat disheartened.
At this time, Fang Lin also came out from the courtyard, glaring displeasedly at
Dugu Nian, turning to the boy, he asked, “What’s your business with me?” The boy whirled around and upon seeing Fang Lin, joy immediately filled his face.
“Fang Lin, I’m Zhang Xiaohai, do you remember me?” The young boy quickly asked.
Fang Lin looked at Zhang Xiaohai, thought for a moment and then recognized him. When he was just a Pill Apprentice, they had exchanged a few words.
Despite being just a brief encounter, Fang Lin, possessing an excellent memory, was able to quickly recall him.
“Brother Zhang, it’s you.” Fang Lin smiled and didn’t put on airs like a formal disciple, his warm smile relaxed Zhang Xiaohai’s nerves greatly.
“Fellow Apprentice Fang, I’m aware that with my status, I shouldn’t intrude on you so casually. However, our fellow student Lu Xiaoqing has run into trouble, and we could find no one else to ask for help – we can only plead with you now.” Zhang Xiaohai pleaded.
Upon hearing this, Fang Lin quickly understood. Lu Xiaoqing was in trouble and Zhang Xiaohai had come seeking his help.
“What happened?” Fang Lin quickly inquired.
Zhang Xiaohai promptly told Fang Lin about Lu Xiaoqing’s ordeal and Fang Lin was infuriated.
Three months ago, several disciples of the Martial Sect came to the Pill Sect, seeking to concoct pills, and happened to run into Lu Xiaoqing, who had returned from the Herb Garden.
Ignoring her resistance, they shamelessly forced Lu Xiaoqing out of the Pill Sect.
Of course, this incident was discovered by the elders of the Pill Sect who immediately went to the Martial Sect to demand her return.
Though they managed to retrieve her, these Martial Sect disciples refused to give up and came to the Pill Sect regularly to harass Lu Xiaoqing.
Lu Xiaoqing sought help from the elders, but it proved useless. These Martial Sect disciples were of no ordinary backgrounds and the Pill Sect elders dared not offend them.
As long as these disciples didn’t take Lu Xiaoqing away, the Pill Sect elders would turn a blind eye.
Left with no choice, Lu Xiaoqing sought out Meng Wuyou.
In a fit of rage, Meng Wuyou captured all these Martial Sect disciples and severely punished them, making them stay in line for a while.
However, good times never last. Meng Wuyou had to leave the Pill Sect temporarily due to some matters, and due to Mu Yan’s public confrontation with Gu Daofeng in the main hall, she was punished by Gu Daofeng to face the wall for a year.
Having lost the assistance of the elders, Lu Xiaoqing was no match for these Martial Sect disciples and was harassed daily by them.
Unable to bear their harassment, Lu Xiaoqing now dared not leave her dwelling and the other Pill Apprentices could only hold their anger in check, unable to protest.
Zhang Xiaohai, who had a good relationship with Lu Xiaoqing, suggested that she could go to Fang Lin for help, but Lu Xiaoqing turned down the idea, thinking that her status was too low and she had no right to ask Fang Lin for help.
Helpless, Zhang Xiaohai came by himself.
Dugu Nian, listening at the side, was incensed and remarked, “The people of your Martial Sect are too despicable, incessantly harassing a mere Pill Apprentice. That’s absolutely loathsome!”
Fang Lin took a deep breath and asked, “Do you know the backgrounds of these Martial Sect disciples?”
Zhang Xiaohai hesitated a moment, then answered, “There are three of them in total, the one with the most significant background is named Wang Xuanlong. His parents are both elders of the Martial Sect, and he has an older brother who is a true disciple of the Sect Leader, Xing Tianxiao.”
Fang Lin’s brow furrowed slightly. No wonder this Wang Xuanlong and his followers were so brazen. They did indeed have a formidable background, common elders of the Pill Sect would have no way to deal with them.
Under normal circumstances, knowing the substantial background of Wang
Xuanlong, anyone would choose not to interfere to avoid getting into trouble.
But Fang Lin was different, as his relationship with Lu Xiaoqing was excellent. When he was just a Pill Apprentice and had conflict with Kang Lu, Lu Xiaoqing did not hesitate to stand by him.
Now, Lu Xiaoqing was in trouble. If he ignored her plight, even if others had no words to say, Fang Lin himself would feel guilty.
Also, what was there to fear about a powerful background? He had even dared to offend Gu Daofeng; what could this handful of Martial Sect’s bastards amount to?
“Fang Lin, are you going to deal with this?” Dugu Nian asked, looking at Fang Lin in surprise.
Fang Lin shot her a look, saying, “What do you think?”
Dugu Nian huffed and responded, “If you’re not going to take action, then I will.”
Fang Lin shook his head and replied, “With your ability, it’s better not to embarrass yourself. ”
Without waiting for Dugu Nian to retort, Fang Lin said to Zhang Xiaohai, “I will handle this matter.”
With Fang Lin stepping in, Wang Xuanlong and his men would surely think twice.
“Take this jade slip, if Wang Xuanlong and the others come again, notify me immediately.” Fang Lin gave a jade slip to Zhang Xiaohai.
Zhang Xiaohai took the jade slip, thanked Fang Lin profusely, and then left.
Fang Lin stood outside the courtyard thinking about the Wang Xuanlong situation, realizing that he wouldn’t be that easy to handle, mainly because of the background he held.
If it was just Wang Xuanlong and his men, Fang Lin wouldn’t care at all.
However, he had to consider the consequences. If he was to confront Wang Xuanlong and his associates, it would certainly draw the retribution of Wang Xuanlong’s parents.
“Sigh, it seems I will have to use some tactics to deal with this.” Fang Lin muttered to himself and then returned to the courtyard.
The next day, as Fang Lin was taking a nap, the message transmitting jade slip suddenly vibrated; Zhang Xiaohai’s urgent voice came through.
“Fellow Apprentice Fang, Wang Xuanlong and his men are here again.”
Fang Lin immediately headed over to Lu Xiaoqing’s place. Dugu Nian initially wanted to go with him, but was rejected by Fang Lin.
Who knows what greater trouble might be stirred up if Dugu Nian tagged along.
When Fang Lin arrived, he saw three Martial Sect disciples gathered outside Lu Xiaoqing’s room, chatting and laughing in a relaxed manner.
Quite a few Pill Apprentices silently watched from a distance, their faces filled with dissatisfaction, yet not one of them dared to stand up for Lu Xiaoqing.
“Junior Sister Xiaoqing, we three always come to see you, what’s the point of hiding? Why not come out and meet us?” Wang Xuanlong laughed out loud, arrogant and brazen.
Lu Xiaoqing abruptly opened the door, glaring angrily at Wang Xuanlong and his followers, “Are you trying to torment me to death?”