The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Inside the Purple Mist Great Hall stood a group of people, all attired in the robes of a Pill Refiner. Their faces were dark and gloomy, with the man leading them being none other than the elderly man surnamed Gong who had once visited the Pill Sect from the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect.

Indeed, these people in the Great Hall were from the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect.

The elderly Mr. Gong faced Han Luoyun directly and said loudly, “Sect Master Han, your sect took our Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron that day. Could it be returned today?”

Upon hearing this, whether it was Fang Lin outside the Great Hall or the people of the Purple Mist Sect inside, they all understood. So, these people from the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect were here to reclaim their Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron.

Fang Lin looked inside and noticed that Gu Daofeng wasn’t present, and that Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron should have been with him.

Han Luoyun did not speak, but a high-ranking member of the Purple Mist Sect stood up and said, “Palace Master Gong, you gifted us the Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron and it’s now our possession. Today you came asking for it back, is it reasonable to go back on your word like this?”

Mr. Gong snorted disapprovingly, replying in a displeased tone, “Back then, your Purple Mist Sect had the upper hand, and I had to bring out the Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron as a token of peace due to the circumstances. It should naturally be returned to our Ten-thousand Medicine Sect now.”

Another high-ranking official stood up, it was Elder Jin, also Gu Daofeng’s master. He said, “Ridiculous! Absurd! Palace Master Gong, you gave it away and now shamelessly want it back. I don’t know where you got your audacity from to be so thick-skinned?”

Elder Jin’s words were harsh. After all, Gong Wuliang was the Sect Master of the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect, but he was insulted by Elder Jin in such a way, so everyone standing behind Gong Wuliang showed anger on their faces.

Gong Wuliang glared coldly, eyes full of anger towards Elder Jin, “Elder Jin, the Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron originally belonged to our Ten-thousand Medicine Sect. You stole, does this mean we can’t ask for it back?”

After finishing, Gong Wuliang no longer looked at Elder Jin, but turned his gaze directly to Han Luoyun at the head of the hall, “Sect Master Han, we’ve come here today only to reclaim the Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron, not to make a fuss. Sect Master Han is a sensible man. The Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron, the treasure of our Ten-thousand Medicine Sect, has been in your hands for quite some time now. It should be returned to us.”

Han Luoyun replied with a slight smile, “The Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron? It’s been with Gu Daofeng all this time. I haven’t even seen it.”

After a brief pause, Han Luoyun ordered, “Summon Gu Daofeng.”

At this time, Fang Lin also stepped into the Great Hall. As a True Disciple of the Purple Mist Sect and a disciple of Han Luoyun, he could freely enter and exit the Purple Mist Great Hall without announcing his arrival.

Upon seeing Fang Lin, Mr. Gong and some members of the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect showed hostility. Yet, a few others had furrowed brows as they scrutinized Fang Lin closely.

Fang Lin ignored these individuals from the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect, and respectfully bowed to Han Luoyun as he approached.

“Stand aside. This matter might also be relevant to you,” Han Luoyun said with a smile.

Fang Lin agreed, complying with the request to stand aside.

“The Purple Mist Sect is lucky to have such an obedient and genius Pill Refiner.” Gong Wuliang shot Fang Lin a glance, with a cold smile on his face.

His words were laced with deep envy. If Fang Lin wasn’t part of the equation that day, with the lineup of the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect, they could’ve defeated the Pill Sect outright, resulting in a significant loss of face. But unexpectedly, Fang Lin turned the situation around, leading to a series of events afterwards.

Not only that, Fang Lin was now showing exceptional talent as a Pill Refiner. At a young age, he was already a Three Cauldrons Pill Refiner in Qian Country, outperforming his peers and ranking twenty in the leaderboard.

For more than once, Mr. Gong had thought to himself, how great would it be if Fang Lin was a disciple of their Ten-thousand Medicine Sect?

Unfortunately, Fang Lin was a member of the Purple Mist Sect.

There were two young men and one woman standing behind Mr. Gong, all in their twenties or so. Even though they were in the Purple Mist Sect, they appeared aloof and arrogant.

Especially the woman, her face was filled with disdain. A Three Cauldrons Pill Refiner badge was hanging on her chest.

The two other young men were also Three Cauldrons Pill Refiners. Fang Lin made a mental note of their faces.

After a short time, Gu Daofeng arrived. He looked thinner than before, his eyes were dull and filled with a certain bleakness. Even his hair seemed greyer.

Upon seeing Gu Daofeng in this state, everyone sighed in their hearts. Gu Daofeng was indeed pitiful. Once full of life and ambition, he had just lost his son which dealt him a major blow. It was enough to completely devastate a person.

Gu Daofeng hadn’t fallen apart, but his morale had. Despite being only in his forties, he seemed much older and despondent.

After entering, Gu Daofeng ignored the people from the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect. He looked at Fang Lin, a look that made Fang Lin slightly apprehensive.

“Greetings, Sect Master.” Gu Daofeng bowed to Han Luoyun. His face was expressionless.

“Chief Gu, Palace Master Gong and others have come to reclaim the Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron, which is in your possession. Do you think it should be returned?” Han Luoyun asked.

Upon hearing the question, Gu Daofeng turned and looked at Mr. Gong.

“This cauldron is now the property of our Purple Mist Sect. There are no reasons to return it.” Gu Daofeng said coldly.

Mr. Gong was furious, “You’ve taken it by force, how can it be the property of your Purple Mist Sect? The Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron must be returned!”

Gu Daofeng remained indifferent, showing no reaction, seemingly unconcerned.

Han Luoyun spoke, “Palace Master Gong, please go back. We will not return the cauldron,” he stated definitively.

Mr. Gong was shaking with anger. He had been the one to give away the Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron. Once he had returned to the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect, he had practically been a laughing stock. Therefore, he was determined to reclaim the Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron.

“Very well, since your Purple Mist Sect insists on being obstinate, let’s resolve this in the most fair manner possible,” Gong Wuliang said in a heavy voice.

“Oh? I’m curious, how does Palace Master Gong propose we resolve this fairly?” Han Luoyun retorted playfully.

Gong Wuliang stepped forward, “Let’s have another competition between our two sects. If our Ten-thousand Medicine Sect wins, the Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron will be returned. If our Ten-thousand Medicine Sect loses, then the Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron will remain yours.”

“Ha-ha, the Nine Treasure Luminous Cauldron is already a possession of our Purple Mist Sect. Why should we use it as a wager?” Han Luoyun laughed.

“Don’t tell me your sect, after barely winning us once, is afraid to compete again this time?” Gong Wuliang responded sarcastically.

Although it was a clumsy attempt at provocation, it was very effective.

Several senior members of the Purple Mist Sect present were aggravated and asked to compete with the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect.

Han Luoyun added, “If we’re to compete, then your Ten-thousand Medicine Sect also needs to offer something as a wager.”

Upon hearing this, Mr. Gong hesitated for a moment.

“If we lose, we’ll gift you an Ancient Alchemy Scripture,” responded the woman standing behind Gong Wuliang.