The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 414: Reward in Hand

Fang Lin is out!

As the doors of the Pill Pole Tower slowly opened, Fang Lin slowly walked out from inside. In an instant, countless eyes from outside the tower fell onto him.

With a smile on his face, Fang Lin looked at the crowd and said, “How lively, so many people.”

Everyone looked astonished because Fang Lin seemed years younger compared to when he entered the Pill Pole Tower. Previously, he looked around eighteen or nineteen years old, but now he looked more like a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy.

“Fang Lin has broken through!” someone exclaimed.

At this instant, everyone else also noticed that Fang Lin’s aura seemed to have become much more restrained. This was concretely a sign of breakthrough and returning to simplicity.

“Fang Lin, over here.” Elder Su beckoned to Fang Lin, who promptly walked over.

“Greetings, Elder Su. Greetings, Master Zhuge.” Fang Lin greeted Elder Su and Zhuge Cang respectfully with a fist-salute.

Both Elder Su and Zhuge Cang looked at Fang Lin with approval. As experts themselves, they could clearly sense that Fang Lin had reached the ninth layer of the Earth Element Realm.

“He must have indeed come across a good opportunity to advance from the seventh layer of the Earth Element Realm directly to the ninth,” Zhuge Cang and Elder Su both thought to themselves.

Fang Lin glanced around, not noticing any other Pill Refiners from Qian Country, so he asked, “Elder Su, where are the others?”

Elder Su responded, “They have already returned to Qian Country.”

“Have Miss Su and Zhao Shenkong come out yet?” Fang Lin asked.

This time, Zhuge Cang answered, “Zhao Shenkong was the first to come out, and Su Xiaotong followed ten days later. You’re the last one, they’ve already gone back.”

Fang Lin nodded. If Zhao Shenkong was the first to exit, then his progress in the Stone Tablet Ancient Hall was probably minimal.

However, Su Xiaotong must have gained quite a lot from the mural corridor.

As for himself, naturally, his gain was the largest. Furthermore, Fang Lin attained some unimaginable achievements on the third floor.

Elder Su suddenly lowered his voice and asked, “Did you have a conflict with Zhao Shenkong?”

Fang Lin smiled and replied, “Not really a conflict, we just had a small bout.”

Elder Su looked at Fang Lin curiously, “Did you manage to rob Zhao Shenkong’s Nine Palace Bag?”

Fang Lin didn’t hide anything and nodded. There was no reason to conceal such a thing.

Elder Su and Zhuge Cang exchanged a glance, both left speechless. This youngster was truly unique, as he had managed to snatch Zhao Shenkong’s Nine Palace Bag. No wonder Zhao Shenkong looked as if he wanted to eat someone when he came out.

“Let’s go, there are too many prying eyes here,” Zhuge Cang said.

Thus, Fang Lin left the Pill Pole Tower with Zhuge Cang and Elder Su.

At the same time, news about Fang Lin spread from within Black Cauldron City and quickly spread across the Lower Three Kingdoms.

“Have you heard? That Fang Lin has come out from within the Pill Pole Tower.”

“I heard that Fang Lin landed a huge opportunity in the Pill Pole Tower and reversed his aging.”

“Bullshit, he’s not that old to begin with, what’s there to reverse.”

“The reverse-aging thing is an exaggeration, but he seems to have broken through consecutively, and has directly entered the Heavenly Origin Realm.”

“My God, a seventeen or eighteen-year-old Heavenly Origin expert, what’s going on?”

“Do you all know? I have insider information from Black Cauldron City, they say Fang Lin went straight to the fifth floor of the Pill Pole Tower and got some heaven-defying treasures.”

“My cousin is a steward in the Pill Alliance, he told me Fang Lin has caught the attention of the higher-ups in the Pill Alliance, and he’s about to be taken as a disciple by some big shot.”

“Where are you all getting your information? All of it is nonsense. My source is the most accurate. Fang Lin has been promoted to a Four Cauldrons Pill Refiner and is only a step away from becoming a Master of Pill.”

“I also heard that Zhao Shenkong of Yun Country was beaten up by Fang Lin inside the Pill Pole Tower.”

“And even stripped naked by Fang Lin.”

“Goodness, Zhao Shenkong really had it bad. He used to be such a talent, but then he ran into Fang Lin.”

“Do you all know that Fang Lin is the reincarnation of a great figure in Alchemy Tao? That’s why he’s so abnormal.”

“Alas, Qian Country has finally produced a phoenix amongst men.”

…

Rumors always become more distorted as they spread, and eventually some people were even saying that Fang Lin had attracted the attention of a great sect from the Upper Three Kingdoms and was about to head there.

For a while, Fang Lin’s name once again became the talk of the town in the Lower Three Kingdoms.

Back in Black Cauldron City, Fang Lin briefly reported his conflict with Zhao Shenkong in the Pill Pole Tower, without revealing any other details.

The black-robed elder warned Fang Lin not to disclose anything about the Pill Pole Tower before he left, otherwise he would be banned from entering any Pill Pole Towers in the future.

“Fang Lin, you still have a one-year study opportunity with the Pill Alliance in Xuan Country, when do you plan to go?” Zhuge Cang asked.

Elder Su was also looking at Fang Lin, waiting for his answer. After all, this opportunity was not a trivial matter, and only this session of the Pill Refiners competition would have such an opportunity. This kind of opportunity didn’t exist before.

Fang Lin was staring straight at Zhuge Cang, asking, “Elder, didn’t you promise me a Great Essence Pill?”

Zhuge Cang immediately laughed at hearing this, “Good lad, quite greedy I see. Naturally, I didn’t forget.”

At the start of the Pill Refiners competition, Zhuge Cang had promised that the top performer would receive a Great Essence Pill as a reward.

At this point, the top performer was undoubtedly Fang Lin, so he was rightfully entitled to the Great Essence Pill.

Zhuge Cang took out a jade bottle and handed it to Fang Lin.

Fang Lin looked at the white pill inside the jade bottle with intense excitement. It was indeed the Great Essence Pill – a truly valuable item that could instantly elevate one’s level by two minor realms. Additionally, the rush of the upgrade wouldn’t result in a shaky foundation. It’s a pill that countless martial artists dream of having.

Since Fang Lin has currently reached the ninth layer of the Earth Element Realm, and he’s trying to chase the profound tenth layer of the Earth Element Realm, he didn’t need to use the Great Essence Pill for now.

He could keep it for future use, or even offer it as a favor to someone. Either way, it’s an excellent choice.

Anyway, whether it’s useful or not, he should first take it.

“Now that the pill is given to you, tell us when you’re heading to Xuan Country,” Zhuge Cang asked again.

Fang Lin stored the pill and said, “I still have to participate in the Three Kingdoms Competition, so probably after it ends.”

Zhuge Cang nodded, “In that case, when you’re ready to go to Xuan Country, just inform me. I’ll personally escort you there.”

“Thank you, Elder,” Fang Lin saluted.

Now that everything was settled, Elder Su didn’t delay and immediately left Black Cauldron City with Fang Lin.

“Elder Su, what about the thousand-year-old ancient medicinal herbs you promised me?” On the way, Fang Lin, with an askew glance, asked Elder Su.

Elder Su lightly smacked Fang Lin’s forehead and laughed, “When we return to Qian Country, you’ll definitely get yours.”

The conversation barely concluded when the expressions of both Elder Su and Fang Lin changed dramatically, and their hearts pounded fiercely.