Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Nameless Sixteen Styles
Translator: 549690339
No wonder Fang Lin was so astonished. Qing Jianzi was recognized as the top warrior in the Martial Sect. He carried extraordinary talents but had been defeated by Han Xiaoxing thrice. It raised questions about how horrifying Han Xiaoxing’s strength could be.
Fang Lin glanced at Dugu Nian beside him and couldn’t help but gulp silently. It appeared that when Han Xiaoxing harshly beat Dugu Nian previously, he definitely held back. If he hadn’t, Dugu Nian would have been beaten to death already.
“Fang, it seems Miss Han takes an interest in you. Otherwise, Qing Jianzi would not have made a special visit to meet you,” Yu Qiufan said with profound meaning.
Fang nodded, understanding that Qing Jianzi’s actions of visiting and gifting a sword manual were obviously designed to build his momentum.
Han Yinyue knew that Fang Lin was not lacking in strength or talent in Alchemy Tao. What he lacked the most was power.
While Han Yinyue could stand behind Fang Lin as his support, she was the daughter of the Sect Master, and her status was too sensitive to be so apparent.
Therefore, Han Yinyue chose a subtle approach, allowing Qing Jianzi to make an appearance and build a relationship with Fang Lin. In doing so, she indirectly enhanced Fang Lin’s influence too.
It was certain that after today’s Bamboo View Conference, the news of Qing
Jianzi’s special fellowship with Fang would spread throughout the entire Purple Mist Sect. Those who intended to harm Fang Lin would have to reconsider their decisions.
Meng Chaoyang and Yu Qiufan looked at Fang Lin, their eyes full of complexity and reflection.
The Fang Lin of today was already incomparable to the Four Elites of Pill Sect. His rising momentum even seemed to surpass them. In just over a year, he had stepped up from a Pill Apprentice to this status. It felt like a dream.
If it had been a year ago, nobody could have imagined that Fang Lin would rise so quickly, it was completely outside the realm of conventional wisdom.
“Fang, there are some things I want to discuss with you,” Ouyang Jing pondered for a moment before addressing Fang Lin.
Immediately, Yu Qiufan and Meng Chaoyang moved away to engage in conversation with others.
“What can do I for you, Brother Ouyang?” Fang Lin asked.
Ouyang Jing said, “Fang, I wonder if you would be interested in accompanying me to the Pill Alliance?”
Fang Lin was taken aback, “Go to the Pill Alliance? For what?”
Ouyang Jing said, “With your talent, staying in the Pill Alliance might be better than staying in the Purple Mist Sect.”
His words were pretty straightforward, and Fang Lin understood that Ouyang Jing was trying to poach him.
However, it was not surprising. Ouyang Jing was essentially part of the Pill Alliance now. His connection to the Pill Sect was minor. With Gu Daofeng’s presence, Ouyang Jing could not genuinely consider himself a disciple of the Pill Sect.
The outstanding talent displayed by Fang Lin naturally made Ouyang Jing want to bring him into the Pill Alliance.
“Fang, you surely understand Gu Daofeng better than I need to explain. Staying in the Pill Sect, it is ultimately hard to forge ahead. But the Pill Alliance is not the same. There you are free, with more substantial resources and connections than in the Purple Mist Sect. Given your talent, the Pill Alliance would be the real place for you to show your ability,” Ouyang Jing said earnestly.
To be honest, Fang Lin was somewhat tempted by Ouyang Jing’s proposal. After all, the Pill Alliance indeed was far stronger than the Purple Mist Sect. It could even be said that ten Purple Mist Sects together would not amount to a Pill Alliance.
However, Fang also had some concerns, concerns he couldn’t divulge to anyone.
The Pill Alliance was indeed an excellent place, but it was also full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons. With numerous masters within, Fang Lin carried many secrets. If someone were to discover his secrets, it would spell an absolute disaster.
So, after a bit of consideration, Fang Lin made his decision that it would be better not to get too involved with the Pill Alliance before having sufficient strength.
“Brother, I won’t beat around the bush. I do have a strong desire for the Pill Alliance, but I currently prefer staying in the Pill Sect. If I can’t bear it in the future and wish to seek refuge under your wing, I hope you won’t look down upon me,” Fang Lin said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Jing sighed silently, patting Fang Lin’s shoulder,
“Alright then, but I still advise you to carry out an assessment at the Pill Alliance as soon as possible and earn the status of a Pill Refiner. With the identity of a Pill Refiner from the Pill Alliance, even if Gu Daofeng wants to deal with you, he wouldn’t dare to do so recklessly. Moreover, if you get the identity of a One Cauldron Pill Refiner before the end of the year, you can become an intermediate disciple without undertaking the promotion test.”
Fang Lin nodded, “When the matter here is over, I will accompany you to the Pill Alliance.”
Ouyang Jing laughed, “Of course. I will not stay in the Pill Sect for long. I will be back in the Pill Alliance in three days. I will look for you then.”
The two reached an agreement. Fang Lin decided to accompany Ouyang Jing to the Pill Alliance for the Pill Refiner’s assessment three days later.
The Bamboo View Conference ended relatively quickly because of Qing Jianzi’s arrival. Apart from the unfortunate Ding Xuanji, all the other participants had gained a lot, especially those who witnessed Fang Lin’s rise.
Everyone who attended the Bamboo View Conference made a mental note not to provoke Fang Lin.
As for Fang Lin himself, he had also made some gains from participating in the Bamboo View Conference. Besides the Sword Manual given by Qing Jianzi, he also received three Demon Cores from Yu Qiufan.
Fang Lin hadn’t gotten a chance to look at his Sword Manual yet, but just the three Demon Cores alone were worth the trip.
After the Bamboo View Conference ended, everyone dispersed. News about Fang Lin’s performance beating Ding Xuanji at the conference and Qing Jianzi’s attempt to form a relationship with Fang Lin spread throughout the entire
Purple Mist Sect.
Everyone who heard these two pieces of news felt incredulous. Whether it was the Pill Sect or Martial Sect, everyone was stunned.
At first, some people didn’t believe it, but more and more real news started to spread. Especially when some people saw the distraught figure of Ding Xuanji leaving the scene, it left everyone with no choice but to believe it.
Suddenly, Fang Lin’s fame rose dramatically, some even mentioning him alongside the Four Elites of the Pill Sect, together they were now being referred to as the “Five Outstanding Scholars of Pill Sect.”
As for the uproar in the outside world, Fang Lin didn’t pay it much attention. After the Bamboo View Conference ended, he began studying the Sword Manual gifted by Qing Jianzi.
Frankly speaking, Fang Lin was not a fan of sword usage. He preferred to hit his opponents directly with his Pill Furnace.
Embarking on the proverb that one could never have too many skills, with nothing better to do, Fang Lin began studying this nameless Sword Manual.
Indeed, it was so shabbily made that it didn’t even have a name on it. Fang Lin was therefore skeptical about whether it might be a piece of junk used by Qing Jianzi to fool him. However, once he had read it, he understood that the Sword Manual was extraordinary.
Though Fang Lin did not practice the sword in his past life, his insight was enough to judge that the sixteen Sword Moves recorded in the Sword Manual were incredibly concise yet easy to comprehend and called for continuous refinement.
Fang Lin realized that many Sword Manuals were flashy on the surface but lacked substance. The truly strong Sword Moves were usually unadorned and straightforward..