The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron Chapter 974

Chapter 974: Chapter 973: The Value of the Ancient Ding Chapter 974: Chapter 973: The Value of the Ancient Ding Because of the issue with the ancient cauldron, which was an extra question beyond the three, Master Wen had promised Fang Lin that he could choose his own reward.

Upon hearing these words, many Masters of Pill exhibited looks of envy, as Fang Lin had undoubtedly stolen the spotlight at this Master Conference and received the most rewards.

Apart from Fang Lin, only Master Zhong received a reward for solving the first question, while the rest could be said to have gained nothing.

It wasn't just that they had gained nothing, but they had also been reprimanded by Master Wen, losing face.

Especially those Masters of Pill who had wanted to target Fang Lin were extremely annoyed in their hearts. They could not stand to see Fang Lin do well, and now, as he was about to receive another reward, their faces looked as if they had eaten dead rats, extremely unsightly to witness.

Leading the front was the Ling Family, several Masters of Pill from the great Pill-refining families, the old crone who was extremely hostile towards Fang Lin, and a group of Masters of Pill under Elder Tiangang, all harboring silent resentment.

Several Masters of Pill from the Long Family, along with those who wanted to befriend Fang Lin, as well as the Masters of Pill under Elder Tiankui, however, were happy for Fang Lin. Although also envious, they did not bear the malice and venom towards him like those from the Ling Family did.

Fang Lin gave a slight bow to Master Wen, respectfully saying, “This junior boldly requests, may I take the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch as a reward?”

Upon hearing this, Master Wen was slightly taken aback, not expecting Fang Lin to actually set his sights on the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch.

Fang Lin had long coveted the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch treasured by the Pill Alliance; he had wanted to acquire it but had never found the opportunity.

Previously in Qian Country, he had thought that a Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch had appeared, only to realize it was a trap and nearly fell into grave danger.

As such, if he wanted to obtain the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch, he still had to start from the Pill Alliance.

Without the Old Dried Corpse awakening, Fang Lin was missing a definitive trump card for registration, hence he must secure the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch.

Master Wen furrowed his brow and said, “The Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch is an extremely rare heavenly and earthly treasure, kept in the Pill Alliance's treasure vault. Although I am a Six Cauldrons Pill Refiner, I do not have the authority to open the Pill Alliance's treasure vault, please choose another reward.”

Hearing this, Fang Lin inwardly sighed, feeling somewhat disappointed, but this response was within his expectations.

During his time in the Wuji Battle Temple, he had already learned that the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch was stored in the Pill Alliance's treasure vault. Even Elder Tiankui couldn't open the Pill Alliance's treasure vault by himself; it would require the consent of at least three Elders to open the treasure vault and retrieve items from it.

Fang Lin had considered asking Elder Tiankui for the medicine. Perhaps Elder Tiankui would agree, and with his influence in the Pill Alliance, seeking the help of two other Elders to open the treasure vault wouldn't be difficult.

But in doing so, Fang Lin would owe Elder Tiankui far too much. Having only just become his disciple not long ago, it would be rather excessive to ask Elder Tiankui for a Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch right off the bat.

Therefore, Fang Lin wanted to rely on his own abilities to obtain the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch. It would be best not to start from the Pill Alliance, but if there were no news of the Phoenix Spirit Jade Branch in the outside world, then he would have to put in extra effort.

Without further thought, Fang Lin said, “Then, this junior has only one request, may I take this Pill Furnace as a reward?”

As he spoke, Fang Lin pointed at the ancient cauldron beside them.

Master Wen was startled, and the other Masters of Pill present were also taken aback; nobody had expected Fang Lin to make such a request.

The reactions of many were odd–had Fang Lin lost his mind? Of all things to ask for, why choose a dilapidated ancient cauldron that was on the verge of collapse? What use could it possibly serve when brought back–perhaps only fit for refining low-grade pills, and it might completely fall apart after being used two or three times.

With a hint of confusion, Master Wen asked, “Why do you not want something else, but insist on this ancient cauldron? To tell you the truth, I can grant you a better reward, even give you a precious ancient Alchemy Tao scripture from the Pill Alliance's collection.”

Upon hearing this, many people became envious, their hearts filled with a mix of admiration and jealousy. The value of the ancient alchemy manuals in the Pill Alliance's treasure trove was simply beyond imagination. If one could fully comprehend an ancient alchemy manual, their own prowess in alchemy could be significantly enhanced.

“Although the ancient manuals are valuable, I only wish for this ancient Pill Furnace. I hope Master Wen can bestow this furnace upon me,” Fang Lin said with a faint smile, his heart unmoved by the ancient alchemy manuals.

Hearing his words, not a few people rolled their eyes. Had this kid lost his mind? To choose a broken Pill Furnace over the ancient alchemy manual?

Master Wen was equally baffled by Fang Lin's choice. Any normal person would desire the ancient alchemy manuals, but Fang Lin had refused them and was insistently asking for the ancient Pill Furnace instead. What could be the reason?

Master Wen was very familiar with this ancient Pill Furnace. Although it was an ancient item with some extraordinary aspects, it had no other use for an alchemy master besides serving as a relic of the past.

It wasn't just Master Wen–many influential figures in the Pill Alliance had examined the ancient Pill Furnace and deemed it useless, of no significant value.

Yet Fang Lin insisted on having this ancient Pill Furnace. Could it be that he had an interest in collecting antiques?

Or had he seen some other value in the ancient Pill Furnace that made him so determined to have it?

After some contemplation and a glance at the Pill Furnace, though puzzled, Master Wen didn't think it held much value, so giving it to Fang Lin seemed inconsequential.

“Since you want it, this Pill Furnace is now yours. But remember, there's no going back,” Master Wen said.

Fang Lin nodded, his expression calm and unchanged throughout.

With a wave of his hand, the ancient Pill Furnace flew into Fang Lin's Nine Palace Bag.

The reason Fang Lin wanted this ancient Pill Furnace was not only because it belonged to someone from his past, but he had also discovered some very subtle key details about it.

This ancient Pill Furnace, seemingly worthless and nearly crumbling, still held its unique value.

The residual moon mark upon the body of the furnace was precisely where its value lay.

In other words, this residual moon mark was a legacy that belonged to the Pill Saint Palace.

Though he didn't know what the legacy within the ancient Pill Furnace was, the very existence of such a mark indicated that a legacy was indeed contained within it.

Even if the ancient Pill Furnace was on the brink of collapse, as long as Fang Lin could transfer the mark onto another Pill Furnace before it crumbled, he would effectively preserve the legacy of the ancient Pill Furnace.

And a Pill Furnace that bore the mark and legacy of the Pill Saint Palace would be of a higher quality and have effects that ordinary Pill Furnaces could not.

That was what Fang Lin truly valued.

The Master Conference had ended, and many Masters of Pill left Cauldron Heaven Pill City. Several Masters of Pill who served under the Tiankui Elders, including Fang Lin, traveled together as they intended to visit Elder Tiankui at Tiankui Pavilion.

However, they hadn't gotten far from Cauldron Heaven Pill City when several figures swiftly caught up to them.

“Master Fang, please wait a moment,” a voice called out.

Chapter end

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