The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1390 - Chapter 1390 Chapter 1488 Leaving The Forest of Mist

Chapter 1390: Chapter 1488: Leaving The Forest of Mist Chapter 1390: Chapter 1488: Leaving The Forest of Mist Hearing what the Old Dried Corpse said, the excitement Fang Lin felt from obtaining the Dragon Bone quickly subsided, replaced by a twinge of sorrow.

The words of the Old Dried Corpse indicated that he was definitely going to leave. Originally, Fang Lin had some thoughts of persuading the Old Dried Corpse to stay, but now it seemed that persuasion would be futile.

“Fine, if you want to take him away, take him away. All I need is the Dragon Bone,” Fang Lin said with a smile, not saying much else.

The Old Dried Corpse nodded, casting a glance at Zhong Wuwei.

At that moment, Zhong Wuwei felt a tightness in his heart, anxious and uneasy, fearing that the silver-haired elder might do something to him.

Fang Lin was a shrewd person and immediately understood the Old Dried Corpse’s intention, saying, “It’s alright.”

“Boy, do you really intend to keep this man?” The Old Dried Corpse spoke telepathically, making sure Zhong Wuwei couldn’t hear.

Fang Lin replied similarly through telepathy, “I still have many things to ask him, and he hasn’t harmed me. If he truly harbors any ill intentions towards me, I will deal with him.”

The Old Dried Corpse grunted in acknowledgment, then vanished into the Supreme Saint Hall, returning to the Nine Palace Bag.

Fang Lin was surprised; it looked like the Old Dried Corpse had almost fully recovered his strength. The Supreme Saint Hall was now easily accessible to him, allowing him to come and go freely.

“Zhong, there’s no need to worry. We’ve gone through hardships together; you don’t need to be so anxious,” Fang Lin spoke comfortingly.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Wuwei relaxed slightly, but he wasn’t entirely convinced of his safety. After all, he was still in Fang Lin’s territory, where he couldn’t help but feel constantly on edge.

“I just don’t know where we are. I hope you could inform me,” Zhong Wuwei said.

Fang Lin smiled, “This is the Supreme Saint Hall, which you must have heard of before.”

When Zhong Wuwei heard this, he showed little surprise, having already suspected as much.

The Supreme Saint Hall might be little known among ordinary martial artists, but for someone like Zhong Wuwei, with his extraordinary status and perspective, he was naturally aware of the Supreme Saint Hall and the significance of its heirs.

“Have we then left the Forest of Mist?” asked Zhong Wuwei.

Fang Lin nodded, “Do you wish to leave, Zhong?”

Zhong Wuwei looked at Fang Lin and said, “Naturally, I intend to leave. However, I wonder if you’ve taken to heart the matters I mentioned before?”

Upon mentioning these issues, Fang Lin’s expression changed slightly as he said, “I will soon verify the matters concerning the Pill Alliance. If things are as you’ve described, then there’s no need to remain with the Pill Alliance.”

Zhong Wuwei showed a slight smile, “That’s good to hear, but you still need to be cautious. If you do uncover the Pill Alliance’s unsavory deeds, they might deal with you as they did with me back then.”

Fang Lin waved dismissively, “Unless the four Heaven Kings take action, no one in the Pill Alliance can threaten me.”

His words revealed a great deal of self-confidence.

Yet, Zhong Wuwei didn’t think Fang Lin was being arrogant. After witnessing Fang Lin’s strength, even setting aside the Dragon Family Demon, Fang Lin’s own ability was likely unmatched within the Spirit Source realm.

And with the addition of the Dragon Family Demon, it would indeed require the four Heaven Kings to handle him.

Moreover, Zhong Wuwei had also encountered the Old Dried Corpse and sensed from him an even more terrifying presence than that of the Dragon Family Demon.

With such cards in hand, one could indeed face the Pill Alliance without fear.

“Besides the Pill Alliance, you should also beware of the Hidden Kill Hall,” Zhong Wuwei cautioned.

Fang Lin shook his head with a light smile, “I’ve already experienced the methods of Hidden Kill Hall. All those four great assassins, the Thirteen Men of Nether, I don’t consider them a threat.”

But Zhong Wuwei’s brow furrowed, “I’ve been pursuing the Hidden Kill Hall for years. It’s a terrifying force. Apart from the four great assassins representing Wind, Thunder, Water, and Fire, and the Thirteen Men of Nether, there are even more powerful beings within the Hidden Kill Hall. You must treat them with caution.”

Fang Lin nodded at those words, taking Zhong Wuwei’s reminder to heart.

In matters concerning the Hidden Kill Hall, Fang Lin might speak dismissively, but he never underestimated them in his heart. After all, any force that had survived so many years and various trials, yet had never been extinguished, must possess its unique strengths.

And now, the relationships between the Hidden Kill Hall, Pill Alliance, and the three sects were intricate and complex; it wasn’t just a matter of dealing with either the Hidden Kill Hall or Pill Alliance. It might well become a confrontation with all three forces at once.

But no matter what, Fang Lin still had a way out. Should he be truly driven to desperation, taking refuge in Ancient Demon Ridge would leave no one able to touch him.

Of course, this was a last resort; as a member of the Human Clan, seeking protection from the Demon Clan was a rather unappealing prospect in terms of pride.

“Please allow me to leave,” Zhong Wuwei said.

“Right now, that man in the black robe is probably still lurking nearby. It would be better to wait a few more days before leaving,” Fang Lin suggested.

Zhong Wuwei agreed, seeing the rationale in the suggestion.

Fang Lin was seriously injured and began to heal on the spot. The speed of his recovery was swift, and with the aid of Pills, it was visible to the naked eye.

This was a benefit for Spirit Source Martial Artists; with abundant Spirit Source energy within their bodies, most injuries, except the most severe, could be healed relatively quickly.

With nothing else to do, Fang Lin and Zhong Wuwei started discussing some Alchemy Tao matters. It wasn’t so much a discussion of issues, but rather an exchange of ideas.

One was the Pill Alliance’s foremost talent over 150 years ago; the other was the current top talent of the Pill Alliance. When two geniuses, both excelling in Alchemy Tao, met, naturally there was much to discuss.

During their talks, the level of Alchemy Tao expertise that Fang Lin exhibited impressed and even garnered the admiration of Zhong Wuwei.

Before meeting Fang Lin, although Zhong Wuwei had often heard of Fang Lin’s genius, he wasn’t particularly moved, given how frequently he heard the term ‘genius.’

Moreover, since Zhong Wuwei hadn’t personally witnessed Fang Lin’s Pill Refining, he was unclear about the extent of Fang Lin’s proficiency in Alchemy Tao.

Now, through their exchange, Zhong Wuwei realized that Fang Lin was not simply a genius built up by mere praise but a genuine prodigy.

The Alchemy Tao questions that Zhong Wuwei casually brought up were readily answered by Fang Lin, which made him see Fang Lin in a new light.

And Fang Lin also held in high esteem Zhong Wuwei’s proficiency in Alchemy Tao, which was evident during their conversation. Indeed, this was a Master of Pill, already at the Five Cauldrons level more than a hundred years ago.

By now, he likely had stepped into the realm of the Six Cauldrons Grandmasters.

Rarely did Fang Lin admire anyone in the field of Alchemy Tao. After all, with his past life’s achievements, there were few who could match his authority in Alchemy Tao.

This Zhong Wuwei, in the current era, could certainly become a significant figure in the path of Alchemy Tao.

Unbeknownst to them, half a month had passed.

ps: Third update