The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron-Chapter 766 - : Zhu Yuntao

Chapter 766: Chapter 766: Zhu Yuntao

Upon hearing the man’s tone, Fang Lin knew that the elder meant no good. If he had come just to visit or had a desire to meet him, he would definitely have introduced himself first.

This man, however, had not only failed to introduce himself, but he also wanted to have a swift entry. This was without a doubt intended to put pressure on Fang Lin.

However, abiding by the principle of ‘I will not offend those who do not offend me,’ Fang Lin put away the Five-Elements Stone and patiently went to open the door.

Outside his house stood a man dressed in a blue robe, his long hair cascading over his shoulders. He was extremely handsome, which was enveloped by a subtle feminine air. If it weren’t for his sharp eyes, one might mistake him for a dazzling young woman.

“Who are you?” Fang Lin asked, his tone neutral. Neither disrespectful nor arrogant.

The man with the long hair in a blue robe didn’t reply, he sized up Fang Lin from top to bottom, then nonchalantly scanned his gaze around the room.

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Fang Lin frowned. The man was indeed discourteous.

“May I know if you are Fang Lin?” the long-haired youth finally spoke up.

Fang Lin nodded and stayed silent, waiting for what’s coming next.

“I am Zhu Yuntao, and like you, I am also a registered disciple of the Hall Master,” said the long-haired youth.

Upon hearing this name, Fang Lin immediately recalled Elder Miao mentioning the other registered disciples. Besides Ling Zhongtian, Zhu Yuntao was one of them.

“So it’s you, Brother Zhu, why have you come by?” Fang Lin responded with a faint smile.

Zhu Yuntao also flashed a smile: “Brother Fang, you’re not going to make me stand outside your door all this time, are you?”

Fang Lin stepped aside, indicating him to enter.

Upon entering, Zhu Yuntao paused as he detected a lingering aura of Five Elements in the room.

“Are you cultivating the Secret Skill of Five Elements?” Zhu Yuntao asked.

“Just a little fancy of mine,” Fang Lin responded casually.

Zhu Yuntao bobbed his head and didn’t interrogate further. Both of them seated opposite each other at the table. Fang Lin, as the host, poured him a cup of medicinal tea.

“Brother Fang, I’m here to ask for assistance,” Zhu Yuntao began, making no attempt to hide his intentions or drink his tea.

Fang Lin responded with a composed expression, “Please speak clearly, Brother Zhu.”

Zhu Yuntao studied Fang Lin. Seeing his calm and composed demeanor with no signs of wavering, he felt a surprising sense of unease in his heart.

“To be frank, in the competition coming up in three months, besides Ling Zhongtian, I see no other opponents, including you, Brother Fang,” Zhu Yuntao said, his tone natural, seemingly indifferent to Fang Lin’s feelings.

Fang Lin remained unperturbed, showing no signs of anger at Zhu Yuntao’s words.

“Please don’t blame me, Brother Fang. Your reputation for stirring up trouble in Xuan City and causing unrest in Great Xuan Country is well known. I hold you in high regard for this. However, in regards to alchemy, I fear you might not be as prominent as in martial arts,” Zhu Yuntao explained, all the while, carefully observing Fang Lin’s reactions.

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However, to Zhu Yuntao’s disappointment, Fang Lin’s expressions didn’t change from start to finish; he remained calm.

What a joke! Who did he think Fang Lin is? He’s been through storms and back. A few words from him won’t destabilize him. It’s highly unrealistic.

“So, how do you want my help, Brother Zhu?” Fang Lin asked.

Zhu Yuntao subtly smiled and placed a Jade Brand in front of Fang Lin.

“This is the Guest Elder’s emblem of the Zhu Family. As long as you are willing to renounce your status as a registered disciple, it will be a great help to me. If you do so, not only I but the whole Zhu Family will be grateful,” Zhu Yuntao explained.

Fang Lin took up the Jade Brand to examine. It was extremely well-made, and by Zhu Yuntao’s tone, it seemed that the Zhu Family behind him was quite influential.

However, for him, Fang Lin, to withdraw from the competition and give up his status as a registered disciple so easily? It’s not possible. Although he is not interested in the Hall Master’s unique disciple’s title, but only this way can he enter the Ancient Alchemy Prohibited Area. He is extremely interested in that place and he is determined to visit it.

Fang Lin then pushed the Jade Brand back in front of Zhu Yuntao and said lightly, “I am sorry, I cannot help with this.”

Zhu Yuntao paused at Fang Lin’s words, “Brother Fang, don’t rush to reject. In this competition, besides Ling Zhongtian and me, the prospect for everyone else is bleak. You should understand that, even if you join the competition, you might face defeat. Why not call it quits and become a Guest Elder of Zhu Family? The benefits would not be lesser than being the Hall Master’s only disciple.”

Still, Fang Lin shook his head, “It is impossible for me to drop out.”

Finding that Fang Lin had once again firmly denied his proposal, Zhu Yuntao’s face turned somewhat gloomy.

“Brother Fang, you ought to think it through. Besides Ling Zhongtian and me, no one else stands a chance to become the Hall Master’s sole disciple. For you to withdraw now is the wisest choice. Otherwise, you will be at odds with Ling Zhongtian and me,” Zhu Yuntao threatened, his tone increasingly heavy as if applying pressure on Fang Lin.

Fang Lin responded with a smile, “If you are really so confident, then why do you need me to withdraw? Even if I did not withdraw, if your skills are strong enough, you can naturally defeat me and all others. There’s no need to ask me to pull out.”

Upon hearing his words, Zhu Yuntao looked even more somber. His motive for asking Fang Lin to withdraw was definitely not as simple as it appeared.

“Are you thinking the stakes are not high enough? Here, I have a bottle of Infinite Pills sufficient for your stage breakthroughs. As long as you withdraw and hand over the method of Shaking Three Mountains to me, I, Zhu Yuntao, will be grateful,” Zhu Yuntao said in a deep voice, finally revealing his true motive.

Fang Lin broke into laughter upon hearing that, so this fellow was coveting his Shaking Three Mountains technique.

Indeed it was so. The Zhu Family, which Zhu Yuntao belonged to, had been keeping an eye on Fang Lin since long ago. Therefore, they were well-aware that Fang Lin held the Shaking Three Mountains technique.

Now, with Fang Lin now in North Town Hall and Zhu Yuntao being there as well, it was natural for Zhu Yuntao to try and get his hands on this lost ancient method.

As for being a Guest Elder or forming an alliance, they were all nonsense. Once Fang Lin sided with the Zhu Family, the Zhu Family would have multiple ways to decipher the secrets that Fang Lin held.

“So, Brother Zhu, you fancy my Shaking Three Mountains technique, why didn’t you mention it earlier,” Fang Lin chuckled.

Hearing Fang Lin’s words, Zhu Yuntao’s face lit up, he thought Fang Lin had agreed.

“Goodbye now, Brother Zhu, please,” Fang Lin’s mood shifted suddenly, and he politely showed Zhu Yuntao the door.

Zhu Yuntao’s eyes were icy cold; he didn’t expect Fang Lin to reject his proposal so firmly, without the slightest hesitation.

“Fang Lin, in North Town Hall, everything’s difficult without backing,” Zhu Yuntao threatened, his tone becoming more threatening.

Fang Lin smiled, “I dared to make a fuss in Xuan Country, do you think I will fear your little Zhu Family?”