The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron Chapter 958

Chapter 958: Chapter 958: Go Home and Read More Books Chapter 958: Chapter 958: Go Home and Read More Books The old crone hung her head, wishing to argue, but Master Wen didn't give her any chance. After speaking, he didn't even glance her way but started conversing with Master Long and others.

Many cast sympathetic looks at the old crone, which did not please Master Wen; this was not a good sign.

With her expression dark and eyes filled with deeper venom, the old crone dared not hold resentment against Master Wen, so she shifted her bitterness towards Fang Lin.

“Little beast, I will let you know how powerful I am!” the old crone muttered to herself. After taking several deep breaths, her expression regained composure, but her gloomy eyes kept flickering.

Master Wen walked slowly to the front of the crowd with a slight smile and said, “My fellow Pill Alliance peers, you all possess exceptional skills and cultivation in Alchemy Tao. This Master Conference, like usual, is centered on mutual exchange and discussion, yet there is something different from previous conferences.”

He paused, noting the curious looks on everyone's faces, then continued, “In this Master Conference, I will present three questions for you to solve, naturally related to alchemy. Answering one correctly will grant you a reward, and if someone answers all three, they will receive an additional prize on top of the three rewards.”

Upon hearing this, those present showed surprised expressions, not expecting such a unique segment at this Master Conference.

The mention of substantial rewards excited many. These were all Masters of Pill, confident in their abilities, and naturally, they wished to compete with others for the various rewards.

Fang Lin also looked interested, figuring that the rewards on offer at the Master Conference must be extraordinary and might include some very desirable items.

With that, the Master Conference officially got underway, with the assembled Masters of Pill engaging in discussion and exchange with one another.

Having shown exceptional skill in fire control and earning Master Wen's recognition, some Masters of Pill approached Fang Lin to initiate conversations, seemingly interested in forming connections with him.

Fang Lin welcomed all comers, for it was beneficial for him to form good relationships with these Masters of Pill, especially since he was part of the Pill Alliance.

Several Masters of Pill from the Long Family also came to chat with Fang Lin, casually discussing some topics related to alchemy.

This gesture was also for others to witness, sending a message that the Long Family was on good terms with Fang Lin and advising others not to provoke him, lest they provoke the Long Family as well.

For a time, Fang Lin somewhat became the center of attention at the Master Conference, surrounded by several Masters of Pill, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

In contrast, Master Zhong, Master Meng, and a few others who were at odds with Fang Lin seemed a bit isolated, with hardly anyone coming up to talk with them.

This situation was uncomfortable for the highly prideful Master Zhong.

Historically, at previous Master Conferences, it was Master Zhong who would be the center of attention, with other Masters of Pill seeking him out for conversation.

But now, only a mere handful of people came to talk with him, a far cry from what he was used to.

Master Zhong's situation was still better than some; at least he had two or three people who came up to talk to him.

And that Meng family crone, as well as Master Ling, whom Fang Lin had punched and knocked teeth out of, were truly in a pitiable state–completely ignored as if the Alchemy Tao masters present had forgotten them altogether.

Both of their faces were extremely unsightly, especially Master Ling, whose teeth Fang Lin had knocked out. Although losing teeth wasn't a big deal, losing face was what truly enraged him.

“I can't let you get away with this so easily! I must make you embarrass yourself in front of everyone!” Master Ling swore bitterly to himself, signaling another Alchemy Tao master from the Ling Family with his eyes.

The man understood, slightly nodding, and then started walking towards Fang Lin.

The Ling Family had brought two Alchemy Tao masters, one was Master Ling, and the other appeared older. He had only become an Alchemy Tao master in recent years, with ordinary talent, advancing slowly with age.

Nonetheless, he was not to be underestimated, as he had also stepped into the ranks of Alchemy Tao masters, and his knowledge in the Alchemy Tao was not weak.

The Ling Family Elder approached Fang Lin and greeted him with a fist and palm salute, “The old man has seen Master Fang.”

Fang Lin glanced at the elder, who seemed to have been standing by Master Ling's side all along, but since the other party's attitude was decent, he did not treat him with disrespect, and also returned the gesture.

The Ling Family Elder smiled and said, “Master Fang is a young genius, while I am of dull talent. Having lived for decades, I have barely managed to step into the Five Cauldrons realm. I wonder if Master Fang could offer me some guidance.”

Fang Lin replied, “You flatter me, senior. It is but a mutual discussion, not a matter of guidance.”

At this moment, a Alchemy Tao master from the Long Family quietly said to Fang Lin, “This person is from the Ling Family, be careful, he might mean no good.”

Hearing this, Fang Lin nodded, knowing that this old fellow was from the Ling Family, he took note.

The Ling Family Elder, seemingly aware that his identity had been uncovered, didn't care, and continued, “A few months ago, I tried to refine a batch of Green Essence Bone Refining Pills. There were no issues during the process, but it failed upon completion. I wonder if Master Fang can point out where the problem lies?”

Upon hearing this question, some of the Alchemy Tao masters frowned, as this elder from the Ling Family really had an agenda approaching Fang Lin. This question was not a simple one, given that the Green Essence Bone Refining Pill was an extremely difficult pill to refine amongst fifth-grade pills, with many potential causes for failure. If Fang Lin gave the wrong answer, he could fall into the elder's trap to tarnish Fang Lin's reputation.

Moreover, no matter what Fang Lin said, it could be wrong, since the question was posed by the Ling Family Elder. Whatever Fang Lin's response, it could be negated by the elder.

For a moment, many Alchemy Tao masters turned their gaze towards Fang Lin, to see how the young man would resolve the situation.

Or whether he would fall into the trap, oblivious to it, thus impacting his own prestige.

Fang Lin, being the astute person he was, knew right away that this old man was deliberately looking to cause trouble for him.

Fang Lin wouldn't treat such a person with the slightest courtesy.

Immediately, Fang Lin's face turned stern, his eyes filled with disdain as he looked at the Ling Family Elder and said bluntly, “Failure in pill refining shows that your own level is not sufficient. If your level is insufficient, you should be honing your skills, instead of running around asking questions here. If you truly don't understand, go back to your Ling Family and review the Alchemy Tao books more–the books contain a golden house, understand?”

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