The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1217 - Chapter 1217 Chapter 1216 Fighting with Injuries

Chapter 1217: Chapter 1216: Fighting with Injuries Chapter 1217: Chapter 1216: Fighting with Injuries The newcomer was clad in green robes, with a pale complexion and a weak, listless aura, resembling someone who had just recovered from a serious illness.

“Fang Lin! It’s Fang Lin!”

“This guy, isn’t he too late?”

“He’s not late, the fifth incense has not yet burned out.”

“Oh my, did this guy time his arrival for this moment?”

“A moment later, and the people from the Taoist Sect of the Seven Seas would have left.”

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A wave of exclamations and discussions arose among the crowd, and all eyes turned to the figure in green who had landed on the array platform.

This person was none other than Fang Lin, who had traveled non-stop from the Extreme North Land.

The distance from the Extreme North Land to Flat Sea City was considerably long; under normal conditions, it would take several days of flight to reach there.

Desperate to get to Flat Sea City as quickly as possible, Fang Lin had virtually not stopped using the Nine Heavens Step Skill along the way, pushing his speed to the extreme.

Even so, it took Fang Lin most of the day to reach Flat Sea City, and he nearly vomited blood from the effort.

Moreover, Fang Lin was suffering from a heart channel injury. The strenuous journey had subtly aggravated his condition. Now that he had finally arrived in Flat Sea City, he was experiencing bursts of severe pain in his chest, making his complexion appear extremely unwell.

Standing opposite, Jade Qincheng, who saw someone suddenly descending, was slightly startled. Seeing the other’s pale complexion and forehead covered in sweat, she became even more puzzled.

Could this person be the Talent of Alchemy Tao sent by the Pill Alliance to compete against her?

But this person clearly was injured, and from the looks of it, the injuries were not light. Could it be that he intended to compete against her while injured?

Fang Lin didn’t care about how Jade Qincheng was thinking at the moment, nor did he mind being under the gaze of all those present. He simply sat down on the array platform, took a Pill, and began to regulate his breath to ease his heart channel injury.

Seeing Fang Lin in this condition, a group of Pill Refiners from the Pill Alliance all frowned, sensing that something was quite amiss.

Elder Tianjun immediately flew up to the platform, glanced at Fang Lin, and his heart skipped a beat.

He could tell that Fang Lin’s injuries were severe, his breath weak, showing signs of a hidden injury flaring up.

However, with people from the Seven Seas present, Elder Tianjun did not voice any concerns. Asking now would make Fang Lin answer, which would reveal his injuries to others.

“Elder, you need not worry. It’s just some turbulence of Qi and blood from the journey, it will settle after a short rest,” Fang Lin spoke lightly, his tone very calm.

Elder Tianjun looked conflicted and sighed inwardly. Fang Lin was very aware of the current situation and definitely could not expose his physical condition, which is why he deliberately said so. This was not only to reassure Elder Tianjun but also to prevent the people from the Seven Seas from knowing that Fang Lin was not in good condition.

“Hmm, you arrived just in time. There’s no need to feel too pressured in this battle. Just perform as you usually would,” Elder Tianjun said.

Fang Lin opened his eyes, which conveyed weakness, but he still managed a smile and nodded at Elder Tianjun.

Elder Tianjun left with a complex expression, feeling rather heavy-hearted. He hadn’t expected Fang Lin to come injured. Under these circumstances, what could he truly ask of Fang Lin?

To defeat Jade Qincheng?

Even Long Zhixin had lost. Even if Fang Lin were in normal condition, he likely wouldn’t have much chance of winning, let alone now with an injury and in poor condition. How could he possibly defeat Jade Qincheng? Wasn’t this asking too much of him?

If Elder Tianjun had known Fang Lin would come injured, he would have simply sent Gao Yun to battle, as at least Gao Yun was in good condition, having previously defeated Qian QingZi of the Taoist Sect of the Seven Seas.

But now that Fang Lin was already here, no matter what, he must face this battle.

“Elder, your alliance’s talent seems to look somewhat ill. Could it be that he is carrying an injury?” Taoist Chongyun, with his exceptional perceptiveness, could naturally see the condition of Fang Lin and deliberately spoke these words to provoke.

Elder Tianjun behaved as usual and said indifferently, “You are thinking too much. It’s just the long journey here, nothing more than slight fatigue.”

Taoist Chongyun sneered inwardly. Slight fatigue? The boy is almost vomiting blood and you call it slight fatigue? A Spirit Bone Martial Artist wouldn’t feel much fatigue even after flying continuously for ten days and nights. You are obviously lying.

However, Taoist Chongyun did not expose him. The poor condition of the combatants from the Pill Alliance was to the advantage of his Taoist Sect of the Seven Seas.

How could they not be happy to win more easily?

“Hahaha, the Pill Alliance really has no one left if they send a sickly person to compete.”

“It’s hilarious, this kid is so pale it’s frightening, he better hurry back and recover.”

“It’s overkill for Sister Yu to compete against someone like this.”

“I feel like I could do it too, if only I had the chance.”

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Seeing Fang Lin in such a condition, the people from the Taoist Sect burst into ridicule, not taking Fang Lin seriously at all in their comments.

The Pill Refiners of the Pill Alliance all had unhappy expressions, yet they too could see Fang Lin was indeed in bad shape. This was an obvious truth that no one could refute, filling their hearts with even more despair.

The much-anticipated Fang Lin was facing battle in such a condition. Was there really any chance of winning?

The Pill Alliance had already lost once, and if it lost again this time, how much face would remain for the Pill Alliance? And how would they face everyone from the Nine Countries?

“The Pill Alliance is finished. One failure after another, where will our face be?” a Pill Refiner sighed deeply.

On the high platform of the array, Jade Qincheng curiously observed Fang Lin. Was this young man Fang Lin? He looked to be only about twenty years old.

What made her most curious was why Fang Lin was injured, and despite being injured, he still wanted to compete against her. Was this a move of desperation, or did he underestimate her?

Upon reflection, it seemed more likely a move of desperation.

“Why don’t you give up?” Jade Qincheng suddenly asked.

Fang Lin glanced at her, “What did you say?”

Jade Qincheng was momentarily startled. Although she had spoken softly, unless one were deaf, one should have heard it clearly.

“I said, why don’t you give up? With injuries and yet coming to compete against me, is there any point?” Jade Qincheng said, her tone as calm as ever, as if nothing could ever trigger her emotions significantly.

“It doesn’t matter. It’s a trivial matter, nothing worth mentioning,” Fang Lin said with a light smile.

Jade Qincheng slightly frowned, “Your injuries are not light, and they are internal as well. How can this be considered a trivial matter?”

Fang Lin looked at Jade Qincheng, and scoffed, “What I meant is, competing in Pill Refining against you people from the Taoist Sect of the Seven Seas is a trivial matter.”

At these words, Jade Qincheng was momentarily speechless.

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