The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron Chapter 988

Chapter 988: Chapter 987: Jian Qingshan Chapter 988: Chapter 987: Jian Qingshan Dugu Nian nodded, “Otherwise, why would I have come here?”

Ying Xinghe smiled faintly, “Miss Dugu might not have been to Sea Moon City before, I would be pleased to offer the hospitality due to a host and show the lady around the scenic beauty of Sea Moon City. Would the lady honor me with her presence?”

Fang Lin stood to the side, the epitome of awkwardness.

Hey, hey, hey, just because you're a prince doesn't mean you can disregard someone like that, okay? I'm standing right here, a whole person, and you don't even glance at me, only busy talking to the lady? Aren't you taking ignoring me, Fang Lin, a bit too far?

Dugu Nian seemed to find this amusing as well, and deliberately gave Fang Lin a glance before she said to Ying Xinghe, “Let's not, I'm not fond of sightseeing.”

Ying Xinghe smiled lightly, “Then what does the lady like? If possible, I would like to invite the lady to my temporary residence for a visit.”

Dugu Nian shook her head, “I won't go.”

Her straightforward answer was laced with rejection. Ying Xinghe's expression stiffened slightly, a touch of annoyance crept into his heart, but he did not show it.

“Prince, don't you think it's somewhat inappropriate to be flirting with my apprentice like this?” Fang Lin couldn't help but speak up.

Ying Xinghe frowned, casting a cold glance at Fang Lin, his eyes full of disdain.

“What are you? You have no place speaking here, get lost,” Ying Xinghe said.

Ying Xinghe's voice was not soft, drawing the attention of many Talents present.

“Heh, it seems someone has offended Prince Ying Xinghe, the wasteful prince,” a Talent said with a light smile.

It was well-known among those present that Prince Yin Xinghe from Qing Nation, of all the Qin Emperor's sons, was the most decadent. Not only was he lascivious, but also extremely arrogant and domineering, with the worst reputation among the princes, and often criticized by others.

But it was undeniable that Prince Yin Xinghe's Martial Arts talent was formidable. Just thirty years old, he was already a Spirit Bone expert and also possessed the royal Martial Arts of Qing Nation; among his peers, there were few rivals, a genuine young Talent.

“How can you talk like that? Is being a prince that impressive?” Before Fang Lin could get angry, Dugu Nian couldn't help but interject, raising her voice and glaring at Ying Xinghe.

Fang Lin showed no sign of anger, but instead wore a faint smile, simply observing Ying Xinghe.

Ying Xinghe ignored Dugu Nian's rebuke and concentrated on Fang Lin, “What business is it of yours whom I speak with?”

Fang Lin smiled, “Didn't you hear clearly? She's my apprentice. How can you say it has nothing to do with me?”

Upon hearing this, Ying Xinghe sneered, “Nonsense, this prince can't be bothered with someone insignificant like you.”

With that, Ying Xinghe waved his hand, his demeanor extremely impatient, and the two young men who had been standing by his side understood, walking towards Fang Lin with unfriendly expressions.

“This is going to be interesting,” many Talents murmured, watching the scene unfold, but none spoke up for Fang Lin. In their eyes, Fang Lin was nothing more than a minor character unworthy of offending someone like Ying Xinghe, who had both a strong background and formidable strength.

Jian Qingshan, the Sword Tao genius from Tang Country, frowned slightly, seeming to think that Ying Xinghe was going too far.

“The prince here doesn't want to see you. Get lost yourself, or don't blame us for being ruthless,” the two young followers of Ying Xinghe on his left and right said disdainfully to Fang Lin.

As Dugu Nian was about to get angry, Fang Lin patted her shoulder and laughed, “Is it because this is Qing Nation's land that you, a prince, are so arrogant and unruly?”

Ying Xinghe didn't bother paying any attention to Fang Lin at all, completely treating him as if he were nothing.

“Kid, you've provoked someone you shouldn't have!” one of the two young men said viciously.

Fang Lin sighed, shook his head, “I didn't want to cause any trouble, but some people just have to push themselves in my way, and I can't help it.”

“You talk too much!” The two young men were also out of patience for wasting words with Fang Lin and directly went to lay hands on him, trying to capture him.

“Stop!” Just as Fang Lin was about to make a move, a stern shout rang out, and Jian Qingshan stepped forward.

Ying Xinghe gave Jian Qingshan a look, his brows equally furrowed.

“Brother Ying, this young brother hasn't offended you nor done anything wrong, why treat him like this?” Jian Qingshan approached and said to Ying Xinghe.

Ying Xinghe's expression was indifferent, “What? Are you meddling in others' affairs?”

Although Jian Qingshan had a scholarly appearance, at this moment, he spoke with resolute righteousness, “I can't stand to see the weak being bullied. I could have ignored this matter if I hadn't seen it, but now that I have, I would feel uneasy if I didn't intervene.”

“Well said!”

Many Talents from Tang Country applauded Jian Qingshan.

Fang Lin also glanced at Jian Qingshan, not expecting the man to have such a strong sense of justice.

Ying Xinghe became a bit angry, “Jian Qingshan! I advise you, it's best not to meddle in others' affairs, or don't blame me for not showing you face!”

Jian Qingshan snorted coldly, his gaze sharp as he looked toward Ying Xinghe's two followers. The latter two immediately felt a piercing pain all over their bodies, as if a sharp sword was pointed at their backs, causing them to break out in a cold sweat and dare not make any more moves, quickly retreating behind Ying Xinghe.

“Fine! Jian Qingshan, I'll remember this!” Ying Xinghe was angry, but although he was profligate, he wasn't brainless. He knew getting into a conflict with Jian Qingshan now would have no benefits and would only make them a laughingstock.

Moreover, it would be downright foolish to start a big fight over an insignificant nobody like Fang Lin.

“How boring!” Princess Yun Lan, sitting atop a stone lion, pouted, having anticipated a fight between Ying Xinghe and Jian Qingshan.

The one-armed man, Shen Fan, remained calm throughout, paying attention to the recent conflict between Ying Xinghe and Jian Qingshan but apparently not caring much about it.

The other Talents also felt a bit regretful; seeing a fight between two great Talents here would have certainly been a good thing, as it would allow them to gauge the strengths of both and discern who was stronger and who was weaker.

Unfortunately, it was somewhat unrealistic to expect these two to battle it out here and now. Jian Qingshan was a person of extreme prudence and discretion, and although Ying Xinghe was extravagant and domineering, he wasn't stupid. Over an insignificant matter and an insignificant person, they wouldn't likely come to blows.

“Miss Dugu, let's enter the City Lord Mansion and talk more,” Ying Xinghe had not given up his intentions toward Dugu Nian and said to her.

But Dugu Nian didn't even acknowledge him, and Ying Xinghe didn't mind, showing more patience only when it came to dealing with women.

Jian Qingshan looked at Fang Lin, his eyes showing a hint of admiration, “Young brother, may I get to know you?”

Fang Lin gave a grin, cupped his hands together, and said, “I am Fang Lin.”

Chapter end

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