The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron Chapter 949

Chapter 949: Chapter 949: Su Xiaotong Becomes an Apprentice Chapter 949: Chapter 949: Su Xiaotong Becomes an Apprentice Jin Yuan's face underwent a dramatic change as he looked at Ye Mengxian in disbelief, having not anticipated that this woman's strength was this formidable.

“How dare you lay a hand on me, Jin Yuan,” Ye Mengxian said coldly. “Aren't you afraid I'll dismantle your tower?”

Jin Yuan's complexion turned ugly; being forced back by Ye Mengxian in front of his own disciples was truly embarrassing.

“Ye Mengxian, even if you are the granddaughter of Elder Tiankui, you cannot behave so recklessly!” said Jin Yuan through gritted teeth, though he did not make a move to strike again.

Ye Mengxian looked at Jin Yuan with disdain. “It seems it was you, Jin Yuan, who struck at me first. How has it become my recklessness?”

Upon hearing this, Jin Yuan felt a sudden shock in his heart, silently cursing his own impulsiveness. Ye Mengxian's previous provocations were deliberate, aimed to enrage him into attacking.

Jin Yuan was not a foolish man, but Ye Mengxian's method of provocation was indeed too sharp. Between slapping his own disciple and her continuous verbal jabs, Jin Yuan eventually lost his restraint.

Now, not only had he lost face, but even if the matter escalated, it seemed he would not have the upper hand.

Fang Lin stood to the side, shielding Su Xiaotong behind him, and gave Ye Mengxian a profound look.

“Indeed, she is someone who once presided over a hall, the granddaughter of Elder Tiankui. She truly has the mettle!” Fang Lin thought to himself.

Su Xiaotong stood timidly behind Fang Lin, seemingly afraid of the confrontation.

At this time, four more figures hurried over–these were the masters of the other four towers, like Jin Yuan, high-ranking officials of the Pill Alliance in Pill Flame City.

“Both parties, please hold back from further action and don't harm the harmonious relationship amongst our Pill Alliance comrades,” an elder in white clothes persuaded.

“Master Ye, please calm your anger. Brother Jin, please cool off as well. There are juniors present; let's not be rash,” an old lady also advised.

The other two also spoke up in an attempt to mediate, not wishing for Ye Mengxian and Jin Yuan to continue their conflict.

“I will give you four face and not fuss over Jin Yuan striking at me,” Ye Mengxian spoke indifferently.

Jin Yuan's face turned pitch black, nearly spitting out blood in frustration. Wasn't he the one at a loss here? How did it end up looking like she was showing magnanimity?

The four in white clothes all gave a wry smile. Although they did not arrive at the first moment, they were well aware of what had transpired.

They had appeared at this time because they realized that the situation was turning unfavorable, not wishing for Jin Yuan to be at too much of a disadvantage.

If Jin Yuan had gotten the upper hand in a clash with Ye Mengxian, they certainly would not have shown up so promptly, preferring to wait and see how things would unfold.

After all, Jin Yuan and the four of them were the main custodians of Pill Flame City. Their relationship was quite good, and they naturally sided with Jin Yuan.

“Ye Mengxian, I will definitely report this matter to Elder Tiangang!” Jin Yuan declared, unable to swallow this affront and not intending to let things end here.

Ye Mengxian didn't even spare Jin Yuan a glance. With an “Oh,” she took Su Xiaotong by the hand and left the place.

Fang Lin followed closely after them, finding Jin Yuan's livid face very satisfying.

“Brother Jin Yuan, getting into a conflict with Ye Mengxian isn't very wise,” the elder in white clothes said to Jin Yuan after Ye Mengxian and her party had left.

Jin Yuan huffed, “This matter isn't over yet!”

The four individuals in white clothes exchanged looks, choosing not to say much more. Although they had a good relationship with Jin Yuan, it seemed that Jin Yuan intended to continue his stubborn struggle with Ye Mengxian. This conflict was likely to evolve into a showdown between Elder Tiankui and Elder Tiangang, not something they could casually get involved in.

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Ye Mengxian and Fang Lin returned to Tiankui Pavilion with Su Xiaotong.

For Su Xiaotong, arriving at such an unfamiliar place naturally made her cautious and somewhat restrained.

Dugu Nian stepped forward, eyeing Su Xiaotong curiously, as it was her first time meeting her.

“Looks like she's about the same age as me,” Dugu Nian said cheerfully.

Not knowing Dugu Nian, Su Xiaotong looked at her with a puzzled expression.

“Ahem, Miss Su, please don't mind, her name is Dugu Nian, she's about your age, and she's my disciple,” Fang Lin said.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Nian was displeased and was about to speak when Su Xiaotong exclaimed with surprise, “You are Fang Lin's disciple?”

Dugu Nian glared at Fang Lin and spoke to Su Xiaotong, “Don't listen to his nonsense, I'm surely not his disciple, he can't teach me anything.”

Su Xiaotong, not fully understanding, obediently uttered an “oh.”

Ye Mengxian looked at the two girls and said, “Now both of you are my disciples. Xiaotong, Nian Nian is your senior sister.”

Su Xiaotong immediately greeted Dugu Nian respectfully, “Senior sister, it is a pleasure to meet you.”

“Good girl!” Dugu Nian responded with satisfaction.

Meanwhile, Fang Lin smiled on the side, relieved that Su Xiaotong's situation had been resolved without any significant problems; otherwise, he really wouldn't know how to face Elder Su.

Afterward, Ye Mengxian took Su Xiaotong to meet Elder Tiankui, who was quite astonished by Su Xiaotong's talents.

For someone of his stature to offer praise, it proved that Su Xiaotong's talents were indeed astonishing.

Fang Lin had noticed this back in the Lower Three Kingdoms; Su Xiaotong was a natural-born genius at pill refining. Even after seeing so many talented individuals in the path of alchemy, Fang Lin still believed that, in terms of innate ability, Su Xiaotong surpassed anyone he had ever come across.

Of course, this did not include the prodigies in the path of Alchemy Tao Fang Lin encountered in his past life.

As a result, Dugu Nian and Su Xiaotong became disciples of Ye Mengxian, receiving his guidance in both Alchemy Tao and Martial Arts.

As for Fang Lin, he was called over by Elder Tiankui separately.

“Master,” in the medicinal garden, Fang Lin sat opposite Elder Tiankui, his demeanor respectful.

With a rabbit in his arms, Elder Tiankui stroked it while speaking, “Did you kill a disciple from the Mystic Sect in Qian Country?”

Hearing this, Fang Lin frowned slightly and nodded, “That person deserved to die.”

Elder Tiankui didn't ask for further details, merely grunting in acknowledgment, “Since you say he deserved it, then it's fine. Mystic Sect won't pursue the matter; after all, it was just an insignificant disciple who died.”

After a moment of thought, Fang Lin decided to inform Elder Tiankui about the conflict he had with Prince Shenkong of Qing Nation.

It was a matter that would come out sooner or later, and it seemed better to discuss it now and let Elder Tiankui think of a solution.

“Prince Shenkong of Qing Nation? I know of him. Among the sons of the Qin Emperor, he isn't much noteworthy, but he is still a son of the Qin Emperor, which could be troublesome,” Elder Tiankui said, his eyebrows knitting slightly.

Clearly, the issue between Fang Lin and Prince Shenkong seemed more troublesome to Elder Tiankui compared to the matter with Mystic Sect.

“However, there's no need to worry. The Qin Emperor is not an unreasonable man. I will communicate this matter to him,” Elder Tiankui said.

Chapter end

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