The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1139 - Chapter 1139 Chapter 1138 Elder Tianhong

Chapter 1139: Chapter 1138: Elder Tianhong Chapter 1139: Chapter 1138: Elder Tianhong A group of Poison Pill Masters, all clad in black, numbered over twenty. Each carried an extraordinary aura. Although most of the Pill Refiners present showed disdain, these Poison Pill Masters didn’t care at all. Instead, they ignored everyone else, busying themselves with their own cheerful conversations.

“Silence!” Just then, Elder Tianhong suddenly scolded sharply, with a powerful invisible pressure permeating the air.

In an instant, these Poison Pill Masters dared not make another sound, each of them behaving more obediently than the last.

They might disregard the other Pill Refiners present, even showing their unyielding spirit in front of them, however, in front of Elder Tianhong, they had to remain low-key and reverent. Should they provoke Elder Tianhong, were he to slap them across, few among them would survive.

Fang Lin glanced at those Poison Pill Masters, then swiftly averted his gaze.

The existence of Poison Pill Masters in the Pill Alliance was no secret, but what surprised Fang Lin was that these Poison Pill Masters had the privilege to attend the high-level meetings of the Pill Alliance and, judging by appearances, these twenty-plus Poison Pill Masters held important positions within the Alliance.

This was somewhat intriguing–over twenty Poison Pill Masters holding key positions in the Pill Alliance, ascending to its upper echelons, signified the tremendous power Poison Pill Masters wielded within the Alliance.

“The Ling Family really has no shame anymore!” someone at a high level in the Pill Alliance right next to Fang Lin said angrily.

Fang Lin asked curiously, “Why do you say that?”

That high-level member of the Pill Alliance pointed at a group of Poison Pill Masters nearby, “Among those people, two are from the Ling Family.”

Upon hearing this, Fang Lin frowned deeply, finding it somewhat unacceptable in his heart.

A prestigious Alchemy Tao family having members who willingly become Poison Pill Masters, especially the now flourishing Ling Family, was indeed hard to believe.

“With that being said, it seems the Ling Family has indeed sunk to being in league with Poison Pill Masters,” Fang Lin said coolly, his words laden with disdain for the Ling Family.

“Lord Fang is not aware that the Ling Family has always kept in touch with Poison Pill Masters, but now they even condone their own becoming Poison Pill Masters. It seems the Ling Family is courting its own demise,” said that high-level member of the Pill Alliance, clearly as detesting of Poison Pill Masters as Fang Lin.

Fang Lin scoffed, “The Ling Family, willing to deviate from the right path and still shamelessly claiming to be a family of Alchemy Tao, is laughable indeed.”

“Lord Fang, I didn’t expect you to attend this high-level meeting as well. It comes as quite a surprise to us,” a few members of the Pill Alliance’s upper echelons approached, one of them saying to Fang Lin, half smiling.

Upon seeing these people, Fang Lin recognized them; they were all high-level members belonging to the faction of Elder Tiangang in the Pill Alliance.

Fang Lin’s expression was indifferent. He glanced over them and said nonchalantly, “As the master of North Town Hall, naturally I have the right to attend this high-level meeting. Do any of you have a problem with that?”

The middle-aged man who had spoken shook his head repeatedly, “Of course, we dare not object. It’s just that you, Lord Fang, being so young yet able to attend a Pill Alliance high-level meeting, fills us with envy. At our age, we were getting nowhere. It seems having a good master really can save one many years of struggle.”

These sarcastic remarks were nothing but a mockery of Fang Lin’s current status, attributing it all to Elder Tiankui. Without Elder Tiankui, Fang Lin could not have reached the position he holds today.

Fang Lin’s nearby high-level members of the Pill Alliance frowned, ready to speak in his defense, only to hear Fang Lin say, “If you achieved nothing at my age, it’s due to your own lack of capability. Since you lack capability, you need to strive harder, for incompetent people are unwelcome everywhere.”

Upon hearing this, those high-level members of the Pill Alliance were immediately discomforted. What did it mean to call them incompetent? Did it mean they were inferior to Fang Lin himself?

“Well said, Lord Fang. If you’re incompetent, no amount of envying others here makes a difference.”

“Lord Fang has his current status because of his exceptional abilities, unlike some people who only know how to gripe. No matter how much they gripe, they can’t surpass him.”

“Hehe, if you’re capable, go and take up a good mentor. If you’re not, then keep your mouth shut.”

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Many of the Pill Alliance’s high-ranking officials who supported Fang Lin began to speak out, their words laced with mocking tones towards several others.

The faces of those few turned ugly. They had merely intended to provoke Fang Lin a bit, but ended up being ridiculed themselves.

“Humph!” A middle-aged man snorted coldly and said no more, his face gloomy as he moved aside with a few others.

Fang Lin found a spot to sit down, ignoring other matters, like Elder Tianhong in the central seat, he closed his eyes to conserve his energy.

About two hours later, nearly every seat in the main hall was filled– all of the high-ranking officials of the Pill Alliance and the twenty-eight Hall Masters had gathered.

Though the hall was filled with many people, it was very quiet. No one made much noise as they all quietly waited for Elder Tianhong.

Fang Lin opened his eyes and glanced over everyone present, noticing that many were looking at him.

Some looked with goodwill, some with curiosity, and others with hostility and rejection.

Even more so, with a dark coldness, were the Poison Pill Masters, who revealed vicious expressions towards Fang Lin, unabashedly.

Fang Lin’s expression remained calm, capturing everyone’s looks towards him, undisturbed in his heart.

Seeing how composed Fang Lin was, many were slightly surprised. Normally, someone attending a high-level meeting for the first time, especially at such a young age, would appear somewhat restrained and nervous.

However, it seemed Fang Lin was not only not nervous but unexpectedly calm; such composure was not something everyone possessed.

Of course, some believed Fang Lin was feigning composure, and they despised him in their hearts.

“Alright, everyone is here. Let’s begin the meeting,” said Elder Tianhong, his eyes still not opened.

Everyone’s demeanor became solemn. Even though most of them had experienced many high-level meetings, each new session inevitably brought about a serious atmosphere.

Elder Tianhong’s profound gaze swept across the crowd, as if every little movement, even the slightest, could not escape his discernment.

“The first matter, Tianlan Elder is facing obstacles in expanding the Pill Alliance in the Seven Seas and requires some high-ranking officials to assist there,” Elder Tianhong stated, directly cutting to the chase without any superfluous words.

Many high-ranking officials of the Pill Alliance murmured to themselves–Elder Tianhong was indeed just like the rumors described, a very direct person, both in speech and action, always decisive and efficient, never hesitant or dragging things out.

However, the first issue raised by Elder Tianhong immediately made the officials tense, and many faces showed worry,