The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1162 - Chapter 1162 Chapter 1161 Fang Lin Returns

Chapter 1162: Chapter 1161: Fang Lin Returns Chapter 1162: Chapter 1161: Fang Lin Returns Just like in days past, Fang Lin sat upon the throne of the hall master. All the Pill Refiners of the North Town Hall paid their respects to Fang Lin.

Now that Fang Lin had returned, even though his status as hall master had been revoked by the upper echelons of the Pill Alliance, when he took his seat upon the throne, all the Pill Refiners of the North Town Hall still treated him as their hall master.

In the eyes of many Pill Refiners in the North Town Hall, Fang Lin was still their hall master. The North Town Hall could lack anyone, but Fang Lin was indispensable.

Underneath Fang Lin, He Gushan lay trampled, spitting blood, his internal organs felt as if they had shifted, making him exceedingly uncomfortable.

What made He Gushan even more uncomfortable was the reaction of the Pill Refiners of the North Town Hall.

Damn it, I was the hall master of the North Town Hall for over a month. Why didn’t you ever show me such respect? This kid just came back, and he’s not even the hall master anymore. How could you still treat him with such respect?

He Gushan felt incredibly aggrieved. He harbored even greater resentment towards Fang Lin, especially since Fang Lin was still standing on him, refusing to let go, which he saw as a great humiliation.

“Fang Lin! Do you know what you’re doing? How dare you hurt me? I will definitely sue you in front of the higher-ups!” He Gushan shouted angrily.

Fang Lin didn’t even spare He Gushan a glance, his eyes scanning the surroundings. Below were some familiar faces, Elder Miao, Elder Feng, Elder Yao, and the most senior Elder Wang were all present.

“During my absence, a lot has happened. Today, I have come here, and the North Town Hall will still be managed by me. I won’t allow anyone else to interfere,” Fang Lin declared.

“We welcome the hall master back to the hall,” Elder Wang stepped forward, cupping his fists towards Fang Lin.

“We welcome the hall master back to the hall!” the crowd echoed in unison.

Fang Lin nodded, a smile appearing on his face. It seemed that his time in charge of the North Town Hall had some effect; at least these people hadn’t forgotten him immediately.

He Gushan was both angry and annoyed. Fang Lin had completely disregarded him. Was he, He Gushan, really so insignificant? Did he mean nothing in your eyes?

“Elder Wang, I need to step out for a moment. Please handle the matters of the North Town Hall in my absence,” Fang Lin said, picking up He Gushan from the ground like a dead dog.

Elder Wang nodded, “Go without worries, hall master, there’s nothing to worry about here.”

Fang Lin hummed in response, taking He Gushan directly to the Tiankui Pavilion.

On the way, He Gushan tried to threaten Fang Lin, but his face soon received a solid smack from Fang Lin, which quickly made him behave.

“Lord Fang, where are you taking me?” He Gushan asked cautiously, seeing that Fang Lin remained silent.

Thump!

He Gushan’s face took another hit, and his nose began to bleed profusely.

He Gushan wanted to cry but had no tears; his whole demeanor worsened. Was it just for asking a question that he had to be hit again?

“Oh, what did you just say? I thought you were cursing me, so I just hit you out of habit,” Fang Lin finally responded, looking somewhat bewildered.

He Gushan almost vomited blood, nearly cursing. Do you always have to hit me out of habit? Are you addicted to hitting me?

“I asked where we are going,” He Gushan said, then immediately turned his head to one side, fearing another punch from Fang Lin for not hearing him.

This time, Fang Lin didn’t hit him and simply stated, “To the Tiankui Pavilion.”

Upon hearing this, He Gushan was stunned. To the Tiankui Pavilion? What for? Was he going to take me to see Elder Tiankui?

“Lord Fang, may I ask you another question?” He Gushan glanced at Fang Lin cautiously, seeing no change in his expression, he slightly relaxed.

“Ask,” Fang Lin replied.

He Gushan’s eyes shifted, “Why are you taking me to the Tiankui Pavilion?”

Bang!

Fang Lin directly gave him a punch that made He Gushan see stars.

He Gushan was very frustrated. Wasn’t I allowed to ask questions? Why did he still hit me?

“I only said you could ask, I didn’t say I would answer you, and I find you very unpleasant to look at, I couldn’t help but want to hit you,” Fang Lin said indifferently, giving He Gushan a cold glance.

He Gushan shut his mouth, completely daring not to speak anymore.

On their way to Tiankui Pavilion, Fang Lin met Ye Mengxian who had been eagerly awaiting his arrival.

“Fang Lin!” Upon seeing Fang Lin, Ye Mengxian immediately showed joy and waved continuously.

Fang Lin landed and tossed He Gushan aside, then greeted Ye Mengxian with a slight bow of his fists, “Miss Ye, it’s been a long time.”

Ye Mengxian surveyed Fang Lin from top to bottom, confirming that he was indeed unharmed, she then finally breathed a sigh of relief.

“You finally returned, but you have really worried us for a long time,” Ye Mengxian said, not without reproach.

Fang Lin shook his head, “It’s a long story, I’ll discuss it with Miss Ye later, I need to see my master.”

Ye Mengxian said, “Go see him right away.”

Thereupon, Fang Lin took He Gushan and went inside the Tiankui Pavilion to meet Elder Tiankui.

“I pay my respects to Master,” Fang Lin bowed deeply in salute.

Elder Tiankui looked the same as ever, but there was added weariness between his brows, seemingly aged by the uncertainty of Fang Lin’s fate.

In front of Elder Tiankui, He Gushan was even more trembling, immediately kneeling on the ground and paying great respects to Elder Tiankui.

Elder Tiankui walked over, patted Fang Lin on the shoulder, his face full of excitement and joy, “It’s good that you’re back, it’s good that you’re back.”

“I’ve worried Master, I am ashamed,” Fang Lin said, lowering his head.

Elder Tiankui shook his head, “No matter, I knew this young man wouldn’t die so easily.”

Elder Tiankui then waved his hand, excluding He Gushan from the circle and inquired about Fang Lin’s whereabouts during this time.

Fang Lin naturally did not disclose everything truthfully, but only mentioned that he had fallen into Fall Demon Cliff. After recovering from his injuries below, he was hindered by the remaining forces of the Demon Suppression Array and couldn’t leave until recently when he broke free.

After listening, Elder Tiankui did not ask further. Fang Lin’s explanation was flawless and beyond falling into Fall Demon Cliff, there was no other explanation.

“Did you bring this He Gushan here with the intention of reclaiming your position as the Lord of North Town Hall?” Elder Tiankui asked.

Fang Lin nodded.

Elder Tiankui hummed affirmatively, “Then the position of Lord is rightfully yours. Keep He Gushan here, go back to North Town Hall and don’t worry about other matters.”

Fang Lin bowed his fists, thanked Elder Tiankui, and left He Gushan with Elder Tiankui.

Outside, he had a lengthy chat with Ye Mengxian, repeating the story he had told before, and then immediately returned to North Town Hall.

At the same time, the news of Fang Lin’s return had started to spread within the Pill Alliance like a stone thrown into a still pond.

“Since this boy has come back, it is a good opportunity to capture him and interrogate whether he knows the whereabouts of the Dragon Family Demon!” some radical high-ranking member of the Pill Alliance publicly declared.