Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Second Cauldron Pill Refiner
Translator: 549690339
The problem of Wang Xuanlong was settled, Fang Lin knew that Wang Xuanlong’s parents were bound to seek chances for revenge. However, as matters stand, he could only face whatever enemies came to him, he couldn’t worry about vengeance and live in constant fear.
The seventh day of this month was the day of the Bamboo Appreciation Gathering. Fang Lin had already received the invitation and promised to attend the meeting, so naturally, he would not go back on his word.
Yet someone was worried that he might not keep his word. On the sixth day, Chu Qingfeng, who had previously sent the invitation, paid a special visit to Fang Lin again and subtly reminded him to be there as promised.
Fang Lin was not one to miss the implications in the other man’s words. Smiling, he nodded. He had never intended not to go. Chu Qingfeng’s visit was clearly superfluous.
On the seventh day, Fang Lin put on a suitably formal attire, looking very energetic.
Dugu Nian wanted to go with Fang Lin, but he didn’t want to bring her along.
In Fang Lin’s opinion, Dugu Nian was a nuisance – a nuisance wherever she went.
However, Dugu Nian insisted on going and even threatened Fang Lin that if he didn’t take her, she would set his house on fire.
Now, Fang Lin was at a loss. He couldn’t exactly beat her, could he?
Although Fang Lin had often beat Dugu Nian before, it wasn’t appropriate to do so now. With no other choice, he agreed to bring her to the Bamboo Appreciation Gathering.
Of course, before they left, Fang Lin set some ground rules for Dugu Nian; she was not to cause any trouble or else she would have to answer to him.
Dugu Nian agreed with a quick nod of her head. But seeing the shifty look in her eyes, Fang Lin felt rather uneasy.
In the morning, Fang Lin and Dugu Nian set off for Green Bamboo Peak together.
Positively teeming with greenery, Green Bamboo Peak was a low rise within the territory of the Pill Sect. It was an exceptionally beautiful area, particularly the bamboo forest on the mountain’s slope which was a visually striking sight.
With the bamboo forest in full view, the Pill Sect would hold a Bamboo Appreciation Gathering every year, allegedly to gather and discuss Alchemy Tao.
Previous Bamboo Appreciation Gatherings were convened by the Four Elites of Pill Sect, but it was rare for the entirety of the Four Elites to be in attendance like this year.
After all, for past gatherings, having two members of the Four Elites present was already impressive.
The presence of such a polarizing figure as Ouyang Jing added much more weight to the gathering.
Upon arriving at Green Bamboo Peak, Fang Lin saw Chu Qingfeng welcoming disciples who came to attend the gathering from afar.
Upon seeing Fang Lin and Dugu Nian, Chu Qingfeng’s smile seemed brighter as he warmly welcomed the two of them.
Dugu Nian looked around in curiosity, wondering where Fang Lin had disappeared to.
Seeing Fang Lin’s expression of excitement and joy, one would think he had found a rare treasure.
Dugu Nian was speechless. Could it be that this guy had such a hobby?
As it turns out, Dugu Nian was right. Fang Lin did have a fondness for these small animals. In his past life as a Pill Sovereign, Fang Lin had a large courtyard filled with docile and adorable creatures.
“Hey, isn’t it just a squirrel? Look how excited you are,” Dugu Nian walked over and patted the squirrel’s head. Finding it somewhat amusing, she decided to join Fang Lin.
Every once in a while, a disciple would pass by on their way to Ten Thousand Bamboo Forest. Seeing the two of them squatting by the roadside, they were filled with curiosity and tried to see what they were doing.
But when they saw only a gray-haired squirrel in front of the two, they wore strange expressions and walked away.
Fang Lin and Dugu Nian seemed infatuated with the squirrel and stayed put, as if they had forgotten about the Bamboo Appreciation Gathering.
“Fang Lin, have we forgotten something?”
“Have we?”
“Seems like we have.”
“Who cares.”
At this time, a youth approached from a distance. He was wearing a white Pill Refiner robe, had plain features, and slightly dark skin.
On his robe, there was a delicate little insignia with two Pill Cauldrons engraved on it.
Anyone who saw the insignia would feel awe, as it represented one’s status—as a Pill Refiner of the Pill Alliance.
Only after passing the examination within the Pill Alliance and being officially registered, one is recognized as a genuine Pill Refiner.
The Pill Alliance is the largest and most authoritative Pill Refiner organization in the Nine Countries, gathering nearly 90% of Pill Refiners, its power extending even beyond the vast ocean.
Everyone who stepped into the path of alchemy wanted to be recognized by the Pill Alliance and become an accredited authentic Pill Refiner.
Once one becomes a registered Pill Refiner within the Pill Alliance, they would be solicited by various powerful entities from every direction.
Even if one committed a crime, as long as it didn’t harm the Pill Alliance or violate the Pill Refiner principles, the Pill Alliance would provide protection.
It can be said that the Pill Alliance is the largest power within the Nine Countries, even the mighty Great Qin Empire treats the Pill Alliance courteously.
The insignia on the youth represented that he was a Second Cauldron Pill
Refiner registered in the Pill Alliance. Not only did he have the power of the Second Cauldron realm, but he also had the status of a genuine Second Cauldron Pill Refiner.
The youth saw Fang Lin and Dugu Nian playing with a squirrel by the roadside, but his face didn’t show any surprise or curiosity.
Approaching them, he patted Fang Lin on the shoulder.
“Stop messing around.” Fang Lin grumbled without looking back.
Dugu Nian looked back for a moment but quickly returned to her own business, ignoring the youth completely.
The youth gave a bitter smile and touched his face. Had he spent so little time in the Pill Sect that even the disciples didn’t recognize him?
“Ahem, why are you two still here? Aren’t you going to the Bamboo Appreciation Gathering?” The youth coughed and asked.
Hearing the youth’s voice, Fang Lin and Dugu Nian came to their senses.
“Damn. how could we forget about that?” Fang Lin slapped his forehead.
feeling a bit helpless. But seeing such a cute little squirrel, he really couldn’t tear himself away from it.
Turning his head, and seeing a youth he had never met before, Fang Lin smiled and said, “Thank you for reminding me, Brother.”
As for Dugu Nian, she was surprised at the insignia on the youth and asked,
“Are you a Second Cauldron Pill Refiner from the Pill Alliance?”
Hearing this, Fang Lin also glanced at the insignia on the youth’s chest. The youth just smiled and said, “You two don’t recognize me?”
Both Fang Lin and Dugu Nian shook their heads. Fang Lin genuinely didn’t Imow him, and it would be normal for Dugu Nian not to know him since she wasn’t from the Pill Sect.
When he saw their responses, the corner of the youth’s mouth twitched.. Had he been gone so long that even the disciples didn’t recognize him anymore?