Chapter 195: Chapter 195: Gu Hanshan
Translator: 549690339
Fang Lin looked at the names on the stele, besides the Four Saints of Pill Sect, there was no fifth person who comprehended all ninety-nine steles.
The name of Gu Hanshan was also on the stele, listed alongside a dozen other names, behind which was the number eighty. Evidently, Gu Hanshan only comprehended eighty steles.
Nevertheless, his achievement was one of the best, second only to the Four Saints of the Pill Sect – he was a definite genius.
Outside the ancient cavern, besides Fang Lin and Dugu Nian, there were many other disciples of the Pill Sect present, essentially all elite disciples.
However, these individuals were somewhat wary of Fang Lin. After greeting him, they kept some distance from Fang Lin.
Fang Lin didn’t mind. He continued examining the names on the stele.
Soon, he found the names of some familiar people including Ouyang Jing.
Ouyang Jing had comprehended fifty-three steles, Meng Chaoyang, Ding Xuanji, and Yu Qiufan had each comprehended fifty.
Their achievements didn’t stand out on this massive stele, but that was because so many of the Pill Sect’s seniors were listed. Facing such a vast number of competitors, the results of Ouyang Jing and others seemed quite ordinary.
If the names of the Pill Sect’s seniors were removed, and only compared with the disciples of the past hundred years, the performance of Ouyang Jing and others would seem impressive.
But comparisons can be cruel. Ouyang Jing and his group had each comprehended about fifty steles, while Gu Hanshan had comprehended eighty. The gap of thirty steles was not easy to bridge.
From this, it could be seen that Gu Hanshan indeed had an astonishing talent.
“Look, the number after Brother Gu has changed!” “Eighty-one! Brother Gu has comprehended another stele!” “Brother Gu is indeed the number one talent of our Pill Sect!”
At that moment, several Pill Sect disciples exclaimed.
Fang Lin noticed that the number following Gu Hanshan’s name on the stele had gone from eighty to eighty-one.
This indicated that Gu Hanshan was currently comprehending the steles inside the ancient cavern and had successfully comprehended eighty-one steles.
Fang Lin had a playful expression on his face- he had just thought about trying to comprehend the Pill Forest Stele himself, yet Gu Hanshan was already inside.
Not many people in the Pill Sect knew Gu Hanshan’s name, but among the elite disciples, quite a few knew of him.
Most people in the Pill Sect may consider Fang Lin the most dazzling talent, but among many of the elite disciples, Gu Hanshan was seen as the true talentan unsurpassable kind.
Therefore, these elite disciples could openly admire Gu Hanshan’s performance in the presence of Fang Lin.
Of course, some of them were secretly observing Fang Lin’s reaction, but seeing his calm demeanor, they couldn’t help but feel disappointed.
Dugu Nian stared at the stele for a while, a trace of contempt appearing in her smile. “If I go in, I’m sure I can comprehend all ninety-nine steles in one go.” Her comment instantly angered many of the Pill Sect disciples present. “Humph! All talk. I bet you can’t even comprehend fifty!” “Exactly, you haven’t even tried and you’re spouting nonsense out here.” “Our Pill Sect’s seniors don’t allow you to disrespect them!”
The words of Dugu Nian angered everyone present, leading many elite disciples to reprimand her.
But Dugu Nian was not afraid, she showed a look of disdain. Within the entire Pill Sect, Fang Lin was the only one she regarded highly.
“Silence!” Just then, the one-eyed old woman who was sitting cross-legged on the old tree root suddenly reprimanded. The elite disciples immediately shut their mouths, silent and fearful to speak further.
Fang Lin looked at the old woman; she still sat there motionlessly, appearing just like a stone statue.
He couldn’t see through the old woman’s level of cultivation, nor did he dare to investigate casually. Any person who could guard such an important location as the Pill Forest Stele must be incredibly powerful.
Outside the ancient cavern, there was a momentary quiet. Many elite disciples were staring at the number after Gu Hanshan’s name on the stele, their faces filled with anticipation and anxiety.
Fang Lin was also waiting to see if Gu Hanshan could comprehend another stele.
After about two hours, the number did not change to eighty-two. At that moment, a figure walked out from the cavern.
This was Fang Lin’s first encounter with Gu Hanshan. He looked to be about thirty years old, devoid of a younger person’s naivety. He appeared quite mature with a bit of stubble on his chin, his sharp features were rugged, and his eyes even more profound, with an occasional flash of harshness. At the first glance, Fang Lin felt that he did resemble Gu Duofeng, especially those eyes, they were as if carved from the same mold.
However, compared to Gu Daofeng, Gu Hanshan appeared more robust, and could justifiably be described as sharp. Gu Daofeng, on the other hand, was not like this, but more reserved and stable.
No need to say, this man was Gu Hanshan, even if it was Fang Lin’s first time seeing him.
As Gu Hanshan emerged from the cavern, he too saw Fang Lin. He was already quite familiar with Fang Lin.
“Brother Gu is out!”
“Good job, Brother Gu!”
“In a short while, Brother Gu will surely comprehend another stele.”
As soon as Gu Hanshan emerged, quite a few elite disciples gathered around him, with words of praise and flattery filling the air.
However, these elite disciples clearly revered Gu Hanshan. The flattering comments did not seem heartfelt but more of an attempt to curry favor.
Gu Hanshan’s face was cold and proud. He didn’t pay any attention to the flattery of these disciples. His gaze remained on Fang Lin.
It was a gaze filled with scrutiny and condescension, as if Gu Hanshan was naturally a notch higher than Fang Lin.
“Fang Lin.” Gu Hanshan was the first to speak, calling Fang Lin’s name.
Fang Lin smiled slightly and saluted with his fists, “May I ask for Brother’s esteemed name?”
Asking despite knowing the answer!
Gu Hanshan didn’t mind, a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. “You should know my name, no need to ask again.”
Fang Lin chuckled, “Brother, you resemble the Sect Leader so much, but I never heard that the Sect Leader had a child. You couldn’t possibly be the Sect Leader’s illegitimate child, right?”
After talking, he looked at Gu Hanshan with surprise.
Gu Hanshan couldn’t hold back, as his face flashed with anger, while the other elite disciples looked shocked and horrified at Fang Lin.
Did this guy eat something bad? How dare he babble such nonsense?
“Fang Lin, watch your mouth and clarify your identity!” Gu Hanshan yelled.
Fang Lin pouted and said, “I know my status very well. I’m a Second Cauldron pill refiner of the Pill Alliance.”
After he finished speaking, he pointed to the badge on Gu Hanshan’s chest, “Aren’t you the same as me?”