The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1101 - Chapter 1101 Chapter 1100 Become the Hall Master

Chapter 1101: Chapter 1100: Become the Hall Master? Chapter 1101: Chapter 1100: Become the Hall Master? According to the rules of the Pill Alliance, there are two essential conditions to qualify for the position of Hall Master at one of the thirty-two halls.

First, one must possess the cultivation level of the Spirit Bone realm; second, one must be a Five Cauldrons Pill Refiner, that is, a Master of Pill.

Only by meeting these two requirements can one have the qualification to compete for the position of Hall Master; otherwise, it’s not even worth thinking about.

After all, the thirty-two halls are a very important component of the Pill Alliance, akin to high-ranking officials, and hold an extraordinary status within the Pill Alliance.

Currently, Fang Lin is in a somewhat awkward position within the Pill Alliance, having status and identity but, paradoxically, no real authority.

The Pill Alliance, belonging to all pill refiners under the heavens, is also a highly complex power, where having status and identity indeed earns respect, but what attracts more attention is authority.

Even the most ascetic of pill refiners can hardly avoid coveting power.

The position of a Hall Master is highly attractive; countless individuals within the Pill Alliance bash their brains out trying to secure such a position but find no way to do so.

Fang Lin had once spent time in North Town Hall and had a good relationship with the former Hall Master of North Town Hall, Ye Mengxian. He was well aware of the great power held by a Hall Master, such that even the Emperors of the Middle Three Kingdoms would show considerable respect upon meeting him.

Previously, Fang Lin had not considered the so-called position of Hall Master, focusing more on improving his own strength.

Now, Elder Tiankui suddenly disclosed such information to him, which truly surprised Fang Lin.

“Master, why suddenly assign me to take up the position of Hall Master?” Fang Lin asked with some confusion.

Elder Tiankui, holding a fat, plump white rabbit in his arms, smiled and said, “Your qualifications are already sufficient for the position of Hall Master, and there happens to be a vacancy right now. If you wish, you can directly take office.”

Fang Lin gave a bitter smile; the position of Hall Master might be attractive to other pill refiners of the Pill Alliance, but to him, Fang Lin, it held little allure.

Moreover, by taking up the position of Hall Master, even if he would hold great power and manage the human and material resources of the hall, he would also be bound by it, subject to more restrictions from the Pill Alliance.

After all, power does not come for free; you still have to take on a lot of responsibilities.

“Master, I’m not sure when the Nine Countries Talent Battle will commence, and I’m worried that now is not quite the right time for me to take on the position of Hall Master,” Fang Lin said, expressing his reluctance to assume the role very diplomatically.

Elder Tiankui, being an old fox, naturally picked up on the subtext of Fang Lin’s words and smiled slightly. “You need not worry about that. I have already received specific information that the Three Emperors are currently occupied with other matters; the Nine Countries Talent Battle will not start soon and may even be delayed for a long time. You will have enough time to take office.”

Upon hearing this, Fang Lin also realized that Elder Tiankui was firmly intent on having him assume the position of Hall Master.

“The Nine Countries Talent Battle will be delayed for a long time before it starts?” Fang Lin asked, puzzled, as he was not very clear about these matters.

Elder Tiankui nodded. “It may not even continue at all.”

Fang Lin’s face showed surprise, “The Talent Battle of the Nine Countries might not even continue?” What was going on?

Elder Tiankui spoke with a somewhat solemn tone, “From the Seven Seas, there’s an intention to start the conflicts earlier. The Three Emperors each faced some troubles, so the Talent Battle of the Nine Countries is likely to face difficulties in launching.”

Fang Lin furrowed his brows. In that case, the situation indeed seemed quite confusing. Whether the Talent Battle of the Nine Countries would proceed or not wasn’t much of his concern; what was crucial was, if a full-scale war truly broke out between the Nine Countries and the Seven Seas, where would he stand?

Would he represent the Nine Countries, to fight against the talents of the Seven Seas? Or would he strategically preserve himself, staying safe within the Pill Alliance, uninvolved in this all-out war?

Moreover, even if the war escalated, Fang Lin could still hide within Ancient Demon Ridge. By doing so, Fang Lin could consider himself utterly safe; no matter how fierce the battles, they wouldn’t reach Ancient Demon Ridge.

“If a full-scale war breaks out, would the Pill Alliance participate?” Fang Lin asked, looking at Elder Tiankui.

Elder Tiankui smiled faintly, “That depends on how things unfold; however, for the Pill Alliance, seeing the Nine Countries defeat the Seven Seas is a scenario we would prefer.”

With Elder Tiankui saying such, Fang Lin instantly understood. It seemed the Pill Alliance would decide whether to participate based on how the conflict developed, and if the situation turned unfavorable for the Nine Countries, then the Pill Alliance would align with them, helping to defeat the Seven Seas.

No wonder, given the close relationship between the Pill Alliance and the Nine Countries. Although the Pill Alliance also had influence in the Seven Seas, the three sects there were particularly hostile toward the Pill Alliance, making it difficult for them to take root.

If the conflict leaned towards the Seven Seas, then the Pill Alliance would certainly intervene, possibly even profiting from the situation.

You need not worry too much. A large-scale war between the two places involves significant issues and won’t break out so easily. Both sides will engage in their own probes. We of the Pill Alliance will merely observe the changes. Regardless, this conflict could hardly be a bad thing for our Pill Alliance,” Elder Tiankui said.

Fang Lin nodded in agreement. He, too, thought the same; in his previous life as the most outstanding Pill Refiner of the Pill Saint Palace, he was well aware of the crucial role pill refiners played in a war.

An organization like the Pill Alliance that governed pill refiners worldwide certainly held significant influence in a war between two lands. Whoever gained the support of the Pill Alliance would virtually have an endless and unlimited supply of pills. Should the Pill Alliance send powerful masters to assist, the balance of the battle would easily tip.

“Which hall will I be assuming office?” Fang Lin asked.

Elder Tiankui said, “North Town Hall, with which you should be quite familiar.”

Fang Lin wasn’t surprised. If there was a vacancy for a hall master, it would indeed only be North Town Hall, especially since the current master was merely a puppet, controlled by a prominent alchemy family.

Normally, to become a hall master, one would need to defeat other contenders. But as Elder Tiankui’s disciple, did Fang Lin even need to compete with others?

Of course not. Moreover, they basically controlled the power of North Town Hall. The previous hall master was even Elder Tiankui’s granddaughter. Thus, taking the position of the hall master of North Town Hall required nothing more than a word from Elder Tiankui.

Fang Lin couldn’t help but feel grateful for the benefits of having connections–those hoping to become hall masters might have to wait indefinitely, while he could simply breeze into the position with just a word.

Of course, this was also related to Fang Lin’s own efforts. If he hadn’t been a Master of Pill, if he didn’t have the cultivation of the Spirit Bone realm, then even if Elder Tiankui wanted to make him the hall master of North Town Hall, it wouldn’t have been possible.

“Although it’s a simple matter for me to appoint you as the hall master, how North Town Hall will turn out under your leadership will be up to you. I must warn you beforehand that many prominent alchemy families are quite dissatisfied with your taking up the position of hall master,” Elder Tiankui said meaningfully.

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