The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron Chapter 990

Chapter 990: Chapter 989: Ling Wushuang Chapter 990: Chapter 989: Ling Wushuang Fang Lin smiled faintly and nodded. It turned out to be someone from the Ling Family; no wonder.

The enmity between himself and the Ling Family was now well known not only to members of the Pill Alliance but also to many people across the Nine Countries.

Since Elder Tiankui and the Long Family had spoken out, pointing their fingers directly at the Ling Family, the latter had found itself in quite an awkward situation recently, with many powers thinning their ties with the Ling Family.

As a result, the people of the Ling Family naturally felt aggrieved, and since they didn't dare to blame Elder Tiankui or the Long Family, they could only hold Fang Lin responsible.

This Ling Wushuang was one of the most outstanding individuals in the contemporary Martial Arts of the Ling Family. Although a woman, she possessed an exceptional martial prowess. She had also been assigned to come to Sea Moon City for the Tiankui battle and, being in the same city with Fang Lin, enmity between them was intensified.

One could imagine that if Ling Wushuang were to face Fang Lin in the Talent battle, she would definitely go all out to defeat him.

Although Ling Wushuang wished to kill Fang Lin and remove a scourge for her family, she could not take his life during the Talent battle.

Even so, Ling Wushuang still had no intention of letting Fang Lin off easily. Should they really confront each other, she would definitely use the most fierce means to defeat Fang Lin and trample him underfoot, ensuring he understood the consequences of provoking her Ling Family.

This banquet informed all the young Talents who had come to Sea Moon City about the formidable opponents they would meet.

Out of the five hundred Talents, there were several dozen who particularly instilled fear, including Qing Nation's Prince Yin Xinghe, Tang Country's Sword Tao prodigy Jian Qingshan, among other tough characters. Fang Lin took careful note of their names and backgrounds.

The banquet did not last too long, ending late at night.

The myriad of young Talents left their seats one after another, bidding farewell to the Lord of Sea Moon City, some leaving in groups and some going off alone, vanishing into the night.

Fang Lin and Dugu Nian left the City Lord Mansion and coincidentally encountered Ling Wushuang approaching from behind.

Ling Wushuang, with a curved saber at her waist and an arrogant demeanor, walked with her purple skirt fluttering and long hair wafting, exuding a valiant and spirited air.

As Ling Wushuang walked past Fang Lin, a sentence from her reached him, “I will make you kneel at my feet.”

The moment Fang Lin heard this, he showed surprise, “Lady, we are strangers, and you want me to kneel at your feet right off the bat, is that really appropriate? Even if you've taken a fancy to me, such words should be spoken in private. To say this in such public company really isn't proper.”

Those Talents who hadn't yet departed turned at this, and many faces bore significant smiles.

Dugu Nian even gave a sideways glance at Ling Wushuang, “At least have the appearance of decency; why act so desperate at the sight of a man? Truly shameless!”

Of course, these words were said in collusion with Fang Lin, intended to purposely embarrass Ling Wushuang.

As expected, Ling Wushuang's face turned ashen, and her eyes filled with rage, almost wishing she could draw her curved saber and chop Fang Lin right then and there.

“Oh my, who would have thought that Ling Wushuang, such a beauty, could be so bold.”

“I didn't see that coming; what a pity she didn't fancy me.”

“Are you an idiot? You believe that? Fang Lin and the Ling Family are archenemies.”

“Fang Lin's words are too damaging; if I were Ling Wushuang, I would be furious enough to want to chop someone.”

“Look at Ling Wushuang, hand on the hilt of her saber; it looks like she really wants to chop Fang Lin.”

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The young prodigies surrounding the scene didn't mind escalating the situation, spouting all sorts of remarks, seemingly with the intention to provoke Ling Wushuang further, fueling her rage.

Ling Wushuang bit her silver teeth tightly, her face flushed with anger, clearly gripping the curved blade at her waist and looking ready to draw it at any moment.

“Ahem, gentlemen, best return and rest up, get yourselves in the right condition,” intoned the Lord of Sea Moon City, appearing at that moment and speaking to the watching talents.

But his appearance here made his intentions clear, he did not want to see a fight break out in front of his City Lord Mansion.

Ling Wushuang loosened her grip on the curved blade, her face still ugly with anger, yet she hadn't lost her reason and knew that striking at Fang Lin now would only bring trouble upon herself, so she forced down her fury for the time being.

“Fang Lin, you won't be so pleased with yourself for long. You better pray you don't encounter me in the Talent Battle!” Ling Wushuang said coldly, then turned and left without lingering a moment longer.

Fang Lin wore a slight smile, but his eyes were cold. If Ling Wushuang didn't cross paths with him, well and good, but if she did, he was resolved to teach her and the Ling Family the consequences of continuing to provoke him.

Back at the Pill Alliance branch, Ye Mengxian immediately asked what had happened at the banquet, and Fang Lin, along with Dugu Nian, didn't withhold anything, recounting the events in full detail to Mengxian.

After listening, Mengxian's delicate brows furrowed: “Prince Ying Xinghe, that guy? Indeed, he's an embarrassment not fit to be seen in public. Having a feud with him is no good thing, but you also need not worry too much. He knows your identity and won't do anything against you, unless he's truly gone mad.”

Fang Lin nodded; he wasn't really concerned about Ying Xinghe.

“As for Ling Wushuang, be cautious in handling her. If you do face her, you must give it your all. This woman's strength is quite exceptional, and she might be one of the strongest among Sea Moon City's five hundred talents,” Mengxian said, her tone serious and stern.

Fang Lin was inwardly surprised, not expecting Mengxian to rate Ling Wushuang so highly. It appeared the woman was indeed a tough opponent, and he couldn't afford to be careless.

“And what about me, Master?” Dugu Nian asked pitifully.

Mengxian glanced at her and patted her head: “You little girl, what more do you want? You were at the banquet as well, do you think you can beat anyone?”

Upon hearing this, Dugu Nian was quite dissatisfied and said, “Although I'm of a lower realm, it doesn't necessarily mean they are all better than me.”

“If you can defeat a few opponents, your master will be thoroughly satisfied. I don't expect you to advance to the next phase,” Mengxian stated.

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Two days later, in the skies above Sea Moon City, five array platforms rose, each transparent and visible from inside and out.

These five array platforms would be the battlefields where the city's five hundred talents would clash.

As the five array platforms rose, another array platform ascended above the City Lord Mansion.

This platform was different, adorned with many seats, obviously intended for esteemed and high-status spectators.

Moreover, the drawing of lots for the duels would take place on that platform, entirely public and transparent, leaving no room for underhanded manipulation.

A figure appeared, clad in fine clothes, none other than the Lord of Sea Moon City.

Besides him, several other figures appeared one after the other, attracting the whole of Sea Moon City's attention.

Chapter end

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