The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1538: Chapter 1636: Knocking Dugu Fenglei

“People from the Ling Country’s royal family?” Dugu Nian looked towards Dugu Fengyun.

Dugu Fengyun suppressed the shock in his heart, after all, he was an old man who had experienced a lifetime of trials and tribulations, now much more composed than before, but his expression still seemed somewhat unnatural.

“Because previously, the Demon Suppressing King pressed us too hard, so I planned to lead our clan to Ling Country, but before that, we still need to negotiate with the Ling Country’s royal family. Otherwise, rashly entering Ling Country’s territory would inevitably lead to criticism and targeting,” explained Dugu Fengyun.

Dugu Nian nodded, smiling, “Since that’s the case, there’s no need to go to Ling Country now.”

Dugu Fengyun also forced a smile, “Yes, no need to risk relocating the entire clan.”

“Family Head, the person sent by the Ling Country’s royal family is getting a bit impatient. Should we meet with him?” The young clan member who came in to report carefully said.

Dugu Fengyun said, “I’ll go meet him.”

Saying so, he left the great hall.

“I have some Pills here, your injuries will be completely healed within half a day,” Fang Lin took out two Healing Pills and handed them to Dugu Cangyun and Dugu Ruoxu.

After thanking him, they took the Healing Pills. Dugu Ruoxu’s face showed a complex expression, and Dugu Cangyun looked at Fang Lin with an even stranger gaze.

“Father and cousin are injured, better go down and heal first,” Dugu Nian said.

Dugu Cangyun smiled, “Having been locked in that dungeon for so many days, it’s indeed time to rest well.”

Immediately, Dugu Cangyun was escorted out by Xu Xiuping.

Dugu Ruoxu was also taken down to heal by his father, Dugu Xiong. However, judging from Dugu Xiong’s cautious manner, as he passed by Dugu Nian, he showed a respectful demeanor, obviously completely intimidated by Dugu Nian’s identity. Even though he was Dugu Nian’s elder, he couldn’t muster any authority of an elder in front of Dugu Nian, instead feeling as if he was the junior.

Dugu Nian’s second uncle and third uncle also found excuses to leave, staying here put too much pressure on them.

Thus, in the great hall, only Dugu Nian, Fang Lin, and Dugu Fenglei, the second grandfather, were left.

Dugu Fenglei, sitting in a corner chair, now also stood up, his face looking extremely grim.

Dugu Fenglei, without a word, walked up to Dugu Nian and bowed deeply.

“Greetings to the Sky Swallowing Palace’s Hall Master, I have offended you previously, I hope the Hall Master can forgive me, considering we are from the same clan,” Dugu Fenglei said through gritted teeth, his heart filled with frustration and nervousness.

Dugu Fenglei was no fool. Once he learned that Dugu Nian was actually the Hall Master of Sky Swallowing Palace, he completely let go of any resentment he held against Fang Lin and Dugu Nian.

It’s not really letting go, but rather he didn’t dare harbor any resentment.

Just kidding, after all, he is the Hall Master of the Sky Swallowing Palace. Even if you, Dugu Fenglei, are an elder, do you have the right to resent Dugu Nian?

Dugu Nian glanced at Dugu Fenglei with little expression on his face, ignoring Dugu Fenglei’s words completely.

“Indeed, it was my fault in the past, now I realize my mistake, I only ask the Hall Master not to bear a grudge against me,” Dugu Fenglei said once more, entirely dropping his dignity as an elder, and humbly begging for Dugu Nian’s forgiveness.

Fang Lin stood by silently, believing that with Dugu Nian’s current status and perspective, he wouldn’t hold a grudge against Dugu Fenglei.

“Where does Grandpa Two say such things? After all, we are family. How could I bear a grudge against you?” Dugu Nian said.

Dugu Fenglei didn’t dare to look up at Dugu Nian. After knowing that Dugu Nian was the Hall Master of the Sky Swallowing Palace, he was essentially terrified, as the Sky Swallowing Palace’s reputation was indeed too formidable.

The Dugu Family within Xuan Country was almost driven to desperation by a Demon Suppressing King, not to mention the Sky Swallowing Palace. Once Dugu Nian took a dislike to you, Dugu Fenglei, he wouldn’t even need to take action himself to annihilate you.

“However, Grandpa Two, you must also understand one thing. As the Hall Master of the Sky Swallowing Palace, I have no connection with the Dugu Family. Whatever the Dugu Family was like in Xuan Country before, it will remain the same in the future. I hope not to hear in the future that someone from the Dugu Family is acting recklessly under the name of the Sky Swallowing Palace,” Dugu Nian sat in a chair previously only occupied by Dugu Fengyun, speaking indifferently to Dugu Fenglei.

Dugu Fenglei felt a chill on his back as if he had been completely seen through, and cold sweat broke out.

Fang Lin smiled at the corner of his mouth. This girl, Dugu Nian, has indeed become much shrewder than before, seeing through Dugu Fenglei’s thoughts and intentions at a glance.

“The Sky Swallowing Palace is indeed a great banner. If the Dugu Family is connected with the Sky Swallowing Palace, not to mention the entire Nine Countries, within Xuan Country, I fear no one would dare to provoke and could act unbridled. However, Grandpa Two, you must also think clearly. My Sky Swallowing Palace has made countless enemies. Even I have been jointly surrounded and attacked by the Hidden Kill Hall, the Three Emperors, and the Three Heaven Kings. What do you think would happen if those who want to deal with me knew there was a connection between the Dugu Family and the Sky Swallowing Palace?” Dugu Nian spoke with a smile, but the words frightened Dugu Fenglei, turning his face pale.

Dugu Fenglei was also a very cunning figure, indeed harboring thoughts of relying on the Sky Swallowing Palace, a huge backing to dominate in Xuan Country, and even extending his reach to other countries.

After all, it’s good to take shelter under a big tree, and the Sky Swallowing Palace is a towering tree. Dugu Fenglei thought, since Dugu Nian is from the Dugu Family, it wouldn’t be wrong for the Dugu Family to borrow the deterrent power of the Sky Swallowing Palace.

But now, hearing what Dugu Nian said, Dugu Fenglei dared not flaunt the banner of the Sky Swallowing Palace anymore.

Joking aside, it’s good to take shelter under a big tree, but there is also a saying, “a big tree attracts the wind.”

The Dugu Family, being a minor household, if targeted by powerful forces from the Upper Three Countries, how could they have any good days ahead?

“I dare not! There will absolutely not be such a thing!” Dugu Fenglei hurriedly said.

Dugu Nian smiled, “That’s good; I also do not wish for the Dugu Family to face troubles because of me.”

Pausing, Dugu Nian continued, “In recent years, there might be quite a few outsiders in the family. I do not know who recruited these outsiders, but I fear it has allowed the Dugu Family to become a mix of dragons and snakes. It’s better to remedy this. If Grandpa Two cannot handle it, I can take over for you.”

Dugu Fenglei felt his scalp tingle. Over the years, the Dugu Family had strengthened itself by recruiting several Guest Elders, all managed by Dugu Fenglei himself.

“Rest assured, Hall Master. I will handle this well, and all Guest Elders will be completely expelled from the Dugu Family!” Dugu Fenglei said emphatically, almost swearing by thumping his chest.

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