The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron
Chapter 1393 - Chapter 1393 Chapter 1491 Break Away from the Pill Alliance

Chapter 1393: Chapter 1491: Break Away from the Pill Alliance Chapter 1393: Chapter 1491: Break Away from the Pill Alliance “Fang Lin, where did you hear such rumors? How dare you question the Pill Alliance?” the Western Moon King said angrily, a more pronounced murderous intent visible in his eyes.

Fang Lin took a deep look at the three Heaven Kings but didn’t continue to argue about the topic; he figured that even if he pressed on, the trio wouldn’t admit to any underhanded dealings.

“Since that is the case, I must have indeed been misled by rumors,” Fang Lin said with a smile.

The three Heaven Kings appeared slightly uneasy. Although Fang Lin said this, he must have harbored some doubts about the Pill Alliance.

How could the three of them admit to such things, though? To admit it would mean the Pill Alliance’s reputation would be utterly tarnished.

Moreover, if Fang Lin really continued to press the issue, not just the Western Moon King but also the South Zodiac King and the North Spirit King would consider whether they should eliminate Fang Lin to prevent any disruption to their major plans.

Fortunately, Fang Lin didn’t continue. He wasn’t yet ready to completely fall out with the Pill Alliance.

And before the East Pole Heaven King went into seclusion to heal his injuries, he had instructed the three Heaven Kings to treat Fang Lin well if he were to return, no matter what.

That was also the reason why the South Zodiac King’s attitude towards Fang Lin was relatively decent.

“Fang Lin, you may leave now,” the South Zodiac King said with a wave of his hand.

Fang Lin bowed and was just about to depart when the North Spirit King hesitated slightly. Ultimately, right before Fang Lin was about to step out of the grand hall, he said, “Dugu Nian has been abducted by someone from the three sect.”

Fang Lin’s footsteps halted abruptly as he swiftly turned to look up at the three seated at the head of the room, his expression terribly somber.

“What?” Fang Lin said, looking straight at the North Spirit King.

The South Zodiac King and the Western Moon King frowned. The three Heaven Kings had previously discussed whether to inform Fang Lin about Dugu Nian being captured. The Western Moon King and the South Zodiac King thought it better not to tell Fang Lin, to avoid further complications and to try to stall for time.

Yet the North Spirit King had now spoken, which the Western Moon King and the South Zodiac King hadn’t anticipated.

The South Zodiac King internally cursed at the blunder, thinking about the well-known relationship between Fang Lin and Dugu Nian within the Pill Alliance. Especially the time when, due to her family’s situation, Dugu Nian was forced to marry the Crown Prince of Xuan Country, and Fang Lin, with mere Spirit Vein cultivation, single-handedly wreaked havoc in Xuan Country and fought against the Xuan Emperor to rescue Dugu Nian.

One could say that Dugu Nian was Fang Lin’s single vulnerability, as well as his reverse scale–untouchable by anyone.

Now that Fang Lin had learned of Dugu Nian’s abduction by the three sect, wouldn’t it be a big problem given Fang Lin’s character?

“A few months ago, the Pill Pole Tower came under attack, and Situ Yue abducted Dugu Nian,” the North Spirit King said. His words were brief, but they struck Fang Lin as if thunder had rumbled from above.

He had never imagined that Dugu Nian, the least likely person to come to harm, would actually be in trouble.

“She was abducted by people from the three sect, and the Pill Alliance had no response?” Fang Lin’s eyes were frighteningly cold as he stared at the three Heaven Kings,

His tone was icy.

The Western Moon King was quite displeased and said, “The Pill Alliance naturally sent a rescue team, but to no avail. What is this attitude of yours? Moreover, for just a single Dugu Nian, if the Pill Alliance were to expend too much of our resources, it would truly be a loss not worth the gain.”

Fang Lin laughed, no longer looking at the Western Moon King, but instead at the South Zodiac King and the North Spirit King: “The Pill Pole Tower is an important site of the Pill Alliance. How could Situ Yue locate it so easily and even manage to abduct Dugu Nian?”

Faced with Fang Lin’s questioning, the South Zodiac King and North Spirit King truly didn’t know how to respond. The matter indeed pointed to Pill Alliance’s lack of foresight. If additional manpower had been assigned to protect the Pill Pole Tower, such an incident wouldn’t have occurred.

Unfortunately, reflecting on this was already too late. Dugu Nian had been taken away by Situ Yue, and her life or death was uncertain, with her whereabouts unknown. In any case, the Pill Alliance was at fault.

Seeing that the South Zodiac King and North Spirit King remained silent, Fang Lin’s anger surged, with his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles cracked and popped.

If only he had known this would happen, he would never have allowed Dugu Nian to go to the Pill Pole Tower. He should have kept her by his side, within his protection–it was inconceivable that such an incident would occur then.

Fang Lin was filled with bitter regret, angry that the Pill Alliance couldn’t even protect one person, and regretful that he didn’t insist on Dugu Nian staying by his side.

“Fang Lin, don’t panic. There are members of the Pill Alliance hidden within the three sects, and they are currently gathering information,” the South Zodiac King advised.

Fang Lin wouldn’t listen to a single word; he was solely focused on rescuing Dugu Nian from the grip of the Seven Seas three sect.

“I will make a trip to the three sect. I must rescue her, no matter what.” Fang Lin spoke and turned to leave, with no intention of lingering.

Fang Lin had become utterly disillusioned with the Pill Alliance and was profoundly disappointed.

“How can you leave this place without settling your own affairs?” the Western Moon King snorted. The three Spirit Source experts who had appeared before once again stepped in, blocking Fang Lin’s path.

The atmosphere grew tense all at once, as if an armed conflict was about to break out.

Fang Lin looked at the three blocking his way and suddenly roared, “Get out of my way!”

An intimidating aura burst forth from Fang Lin, startling the three adversaries, their expressions changing as they didn’t expect Fang Lin, freshly advanced to Spirit Source level, to exhibit such a robust presence, akin to a veteran immersed in that realm for many years.

After all, these three were among Pill Alliance’s elite Spirit Source martial artists and were the trusted aides of the Western Moon King. Without an order from the Western Moon King, they wouldn’t back down.

Rage flared within Fang Lin as his Demon Puppet appeared, ready to unleash carnage.

“Don’t act rashly!” It was at this moment that a frail, stooped voice rang out.

Fang Lin immediately called off the Demon Puppet, recognizing that it was the voice of the East Pole Heaven King.

The three Heaven Kings hadn’t expected the East Pole Heaven King to suddenly interject, and their expressions became quite complicated.

“I had visited the three sect before, intending to bring back that girl. Unfortunately, I failed. The girl is likely detained within the Taoist Sect’s Seven Stars Tower, but she is otherwise unharmed,” the East Pole Heaven King said, his voice betraying weakness.

Hearing this, Fang Lin’s mind cleared considerably, and knowing that Dugu Nian hadn’t suffered a grievous misfortune, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Not only did Fang Lin breathe a sigh of relief, but so did the three Spirit Source experts; they had truly feared the Demon Puppet would attack them, and it was not a matter to take lightly.

After delivering his message, the East Pole Heaven King said no more, his injury profound, and speaking even a few words had been difficult.

Fang Lin exhaled slowly, and turning his head back towards the three Heaven Kings, he slapped his Nine Palace Bag and pulled out the Pill Refiner badge.

“From this day forward, I, Fang Lin, sever all ties with the Pill Alliance.” With these words, Fang Lin crushed the badge to dust.

ps: second update