The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron Chapter 989

Chapter 989: Chapter 988: Respected by People Chapter 989: Chapter 988: Respected by People Hearing the name Fang Lin, Jian Qingshan's expression froze, and nearby there was also a look of shock.

“Fang Lin?” Jian Qingshan's brows furrowed slightly, and then he noticed that Fang Lin was wearing the Pill Alliance's Pill Refining Robe, and on his chest there was also the unique badge of a Master of Pill.

“Could it be that you are the youngest Master of Pill in the Pill Alliance, Fang Lin?” Jian Qingshan asked, his words laced with surprise and astonishment.

Fang Lin smiled slightly, “It is indeed I, it seems I do have some reputation.”

Seeing Fang Lin admit it, Jian Qingshan was even more amazed, and the Talents nearby also looked over, their casual glances replaced by expressions of solemnity.

Even Prince Ying Xinghe's demeanor changed, seemingly not expecting that the person he regarded as a nobody would be Fang Lin, the youngest Master of Pill of the Pill Alliance.

“He's that Fang Lin? Unbelievable how young he is!”

“The rumors are true, the youngest Master of Pill in the Pill Alliance, it turns out it's him!”

“Wait, if he's a Master of Pill, why would he participate in the Talent Battle?”

“It's said that this Fang Lin is proficient in both Alchemy and Martial!”

The Talents were abuzz with discussion, surprised by Fang Lin's identity.

Some looked at Prince Ying Xinghe with amusement, the spoiled prince had misjudged this time, thinking the other party was insignificant. Now knowing that he is the youngest Master of Pill in the Pill Alliance, Prince Ying Xinghe probably felt some regret.

Indeed, at this moment, Prince Ying Xinghe did feel regret. Although he was spoilt, he still knew the importance of status, and the youngest Master of Pill of the Pill Alliance was not someone who could be bullied at will.

Especially now that everyone knew Fang Lin was the disciple of Elder Tiankui, boasting a significant background, even Prince Ying Xinghe, as a prince of the Qing Nation, could not bully Fang Lin carelessly, as it could potentially lead to a conflict between the Qing Nation royal family and the Pill Alliance, with far-reaching consequences.

Of course, given Prince Ying Xinghe's temperament, now that the conflict had occurred, there was no way he would apologize to Fang Lin.

“I have also heard much about Master Fang's name. Seeing you today, you truly are extraordinary. My apologies for any disrespect,” Jian Qingshan cupped his fists, showing a measure of respect.

Although Fang Lin was young, he had the status of a Master of Pill and received respect wherever he went, so naturally Jian Qingshan maintained a level of reverence towards him.

At the same time, other Talents also came over to get acquainted with Fang Lin.

Of course, the reason they came to get to know Fang Lin was purely because of his status as a Master of Pill, and also out of respect for Elder Tiankui, with whom they wished to network.

If Fang Lin were not a Master of Pill, then he would be nothing here, and it's likely no one would pay him any mind.

At this moment, the doors of the City Lord Mansion were opened, and the Lord of Sea Moon City personally came out to greet the myriad of Talents entering the mansion.

Inside the mansion, a banquet had already been set up, and the Talents did not hold back, taking their seats unreservedly. However, from the seating arrangement, it was clear that among the five hundred Talents, those with bigger names naturally sat in the more forward positions, while the rest sat towards the back.

“Master Fang, with your status, you two are certainly qualified to sit in this front row,” Jian Qingshan said to Fang Lin and his companion.

Not far away, the Lord of Sea Moon City was conversing with a few other Talents and immediately looked over when he heard this.

“Is this Master Fang Lin?” the Lord of Sea Moon City asked Fang Lin with a slight bow, his tone laced with a hint of surprise.

The Lord of Sea Moon City was a middle-aged man in his forties, dressed in a brocade robe, with a fair complexion and a somewhat corpulent figure.

Although he held the status of a city lord, which was a position of some distinction, it was not particularly impressive in front of a Master of Pill.

Therefore, facing such a young Master of Pill like Fang Lin, the Lord of Sea Moon City still maintained a respectful demeanor, not daring to show the slightest negligence, regardless of Fang Lin's youthful appearance.

It wasn't just because of Fang Lin's identity, but also because Fang Lin had the backing of Elder Tiankui. Considering this relationship, the Lord of Sea Moon City wouldn't dare to offend Fang Lin.

“My lord is too kind,” Fang Lin returned the greeting, his manner very amiable.

The Lord of Sea Moon City smiled and said, “Since it's Master Fang Lin, then you should rightly sit in the front row.”

With those words, he gestured for Fang Lin and Dugu Nian to take their seats in the front row, alongside other renowned talents.

The others at the seats, all of them turning to look at Fang Lin and Dugu Nian, even if some did not hold Fang Lin in high esteem, nonetheless rose from their seats to pay their respects, addressing him as Master Fang.

Fang Lin responded with a smile, exchanging pleasantries and getting acquainted with them. His conversation was free and easy, without any pretension, eliciting from several at the table a growing sense of goodwill, or at the very least, no feelings of aversion to Fang Lin's attitude.

Although Dugu Nian had the lowest cultivation at this table, no one gave her the cold shoulder, out of respect for Fang Lin and also because Dugu Nian was extraordinarily beautiful, with a nation-toppling appearance.

Jian Qingshan was seated at another table, his face amiable as he shared a lively conversation with those around him.

Prince Yin Xinghe sat at a table even further away, seemingly a deliberate arrangement by the Lord of Sea Moon City to avoid any awkwardness that might arise from Fang Lin and Prince Yin Xinghe sitting too close.

At another side, the one-armed man, Shen Fan, sat at his own table, utterly indifferent. Although others at his table sought to make his acquaintance, he ignored them completely, making the atmosphere at that table quite awkward.

In contrast, the table where Princess Yun Lan sat was filled with a congenial atmosphere. Princess Yun Lan grabbed a lamb leg from the table and began to tear into it ravenously, a sight so fierce it could only be described as aggressive. This left the other talents at her table in a state of dumbfounded silence.

The Lord of Sea Moon City stood in front of the many tables, raising his cup and delivering a generous speech, essentially expressing the hope that the talents present would display their full capabilities in the battle of talents scheduled to start the day after tomorrow and achieve good rankings.

Amidst the banquet, Fang Lin suddenly noticed a cold gaze occasionally directed at him.

As perceptive as Fang Lin was, he quickly identified the source–a woman sitting at a table not far from the front. The cold gaze was coming from her.

Although she tried her best to conceal it, she couldn't escape Fang Lin's discerning eye.

She was a striking woman dressed in a purple gown, with long hair cascading down her back and a curved saber hanging at her waist.

Fang Lin had an impression of her; earlier outside, she had been surrounded by a number of talents, seemingly a figure of importance as well.

“Who is she?” Fang Lin asked one of the talents sitting beside him.

The talent glanced over and replied in a low voice, “She is the talent of the Ling Family, named Ling Wushuang.”

After saying that, he looked at Fang Lin and added, “Be wary of Ling Wushuang. Given the enmity between you and the Ling Family, if you face her, she's unlikely to show any mercy.”

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