The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1557: Chapter 1655: Sealing Sword Pavilion

Lin Qishuang was startled at first, and then looked at Fang Lin with some astonishment.

The name Zhong Wuwei was naturally remembered by Lin Qishuang, because over a hundred years ago, she had encountered Zhong Wuwei, who took pity on her and gave her several pills.

It was precisely because of the pills gifted by Zhong Wuwei that Lin Qishuang was able to step into the Spirit Source realm within the last century. Otherwise, even with Lin Qishuang’s talent, ascending from Spirit Bone to Spirit Source would still require a great deal of time and effort.

After all, Liang Zhiyin, as Lin Qishuang’s senior sister, had also been stuck at the peak of Spirit Bone for many years, never able to take that crucial step forward.

It could be said that if not for Zhong Wuwei’s gracious gift of pills, Lin Qishuang would not have reached where she is today.

Now hearing Fang Lin mention Zhong Wuwei, Lin Qishuang was very surprised and also curious as to how Fang Lin knew of Zhong Wuwei.

“I will not forget the name of my benefactor,” Lin Qishuang cautiously responded.

Fang Lin nodded, not saying much: “As long as you remember, that’s good enough.”

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Fang Lin and Dugu Nian left Heavenly Fragrance Valley quietly and without lingering there for long.

Naturally, Lin Qishuang took over the entire Heavenly Fragrance Valley and became the Valley Master. Although many in Heavenly Fragrance Valley strongly opposed Lin Qishuang, in the face of absolute strength, the disciples of Heavenly Fragrance had no choice, unless they left the valley.

Mei Yingxue was the first to leave Heavenly Fragrance Valley, following the advice once given by Liang Zhiyin, to leave the valley upon her death.

As for why Liang Zhiyin wanted Mei Yingxue to leave Heavenly Fragrance Valley, that reason is probably known only to Mei Yingxue herself, apart from Liang Zhiyin who is no longer alive.

Whether Mei Yingxue will return to Heavenly Fragrance Valley in the future remains unknown, but if the day does come, it might be just like the night Lin Qishuang returned to Heavenly Fragrance Valley.

Grudges and entanglements are always relentless and unending.

After leaving Heavenly Fragrance Valley, Fang Lin and Dugu Nian went to the Five Elements Sect, where Fang Lin had an old friend, Er Dan.

Upon arriving at the Five Elements Sect, they learned that Er Dan had already left, and had disappeared during the war between the two lands.

Therefore, Fang Lin and Dugu Nian did not stay long at the Five Elements Sect and returned to the Dugu Family.

However, they couldn’t stay at the Dugu Family for long either, because Dugu Fengyun, that old man, was constantly thinking about having Fang Lin and Dugu Nian get married, as if he would never be at ease until they were wed.

The parents of Dugu Nian also shared this sentiment, but neither Fang Lin nor Dugu Nian had any immediate plans for marriage.

Because they also don’t know what kind of danger and difficulties they might face in the future, getting married is a matter of sooner or later, but definitely not now.

After staying at the Dugu Family for two days, Fang Lin and Dugu Nian left the Dugu Family and did not go elsewhere, heading straight back to Sky Swallowing Palace.

Before leaving, Dugu Nian still thought of the Dugu Family’s welfare, leaving behind a strand of her power, instructing Dugu Fengyun to use it should the Dugu Family face a formidable enemy.

After doing these things, Dugu Nian left with peace of mind.

In the days while Fang Lin and Dugu Nian were away from Sky Swallowing Palace, nothing untoward happened there. After all, with many experts within the palace and the residual influence from the battle in the Extreme North Land, no faction dared to provoke Sky Swallowing Palace at this time.

Upon their return to Sky Swallowing Palace, their first action was to inquire about the movements of various parties.

The situation in the Nine Countries seems relatively calm; Qing Nation is still experiencing an alchemy crisis, and the great war between Yuan Country and the Demon Beast clan is raging fiercer than ever, leaving almost the entire Yuan Country restless and continuously seeking assistance from Tang Country.

The originally tranquil Tang Country is now unable to remain peaceful either.

Yuan Country seeks help from Tang Country, while Qing Nation is engaged in incessant negotiations with Tang Country over Pills, placing Tang Country in a difficult position caught between the two.

However, with the Tang Emperor still seated firmly in power in Tang Country, unlike Qing Nation and Yuan Country—one with the Crown Prince in charge, the other practically headless with Princes openly and covertly competing against one another—

Tang Country, under the rule of the Tang Emperor, is relatively stable. Minor disturbances may arise, but a major upheaval seems unlikely.

However, the Thousand Gold Pavilion has been making significant moves recently.

As the largest trade guild of the Nine Countries, the Thousand Gold Pavilion possesses immense capabilities. Although it has been providing aid during Qing Nation’s alchemy crisis, it has also covertly induced a small-scale Pill crisis within Tang Country’s borders.

Furthermore, the Thousand Gold Pavilion has openly reached an understanding with the alchemical families, ensuring a continuous supply of Pills from them. Consequently, anyone among the Nine Countries seeking Pills has no choice but to purchase them through the Thousand Gold Pavilion.

As a result, both the Thousand Gold Pavilion and the alchemical families have made a fortune, instantly becoming the biggest beneficiaries.

Of course, profiting is one thing, but the pressure they face is also considerable.

After all, the royal families of the Upper Three Countries and other powers are discontented with the Thousand Gold Pavilion and the alchemical families and are subtly creating obstacles for them, both openly and behind the scenes.

However, with control over the channels for Pills, various powers dare not truly offend them. Regardless of how angry they might feel internally, they have to suppress it for the time being, preparing to settle scores after the autumn.

And the most embarrassed of all is undoubtedly the Pill Alliance.

The once most glorious power of the Alchemy Tao, every faction in the Nine Countries had to pay heed to the Pill Alliance.

But now, the relationship between Qing Nation and the Pill Alliance has completely soured, instigated by the manipulations of the Sky Swallowing Palace, marking the beginning of Qing Nation’s alchemy crisis.

And since Tang Country has ties with the Thousand Gold Pavilion, it tends to favor and build relationships with the alchemical families, drifting away from the Pill Alliance.

As for Yuan Country, it is in particularly dire straits. The Pill Alliance originally intended to curry favor with Yuan Country, but the alchemical families took the initiative to supply a vast amount of Pills to Yuan Country, leaving the Pill Alliance one step behind and consequently falling further behind.

Fortunately, the Pill Alliance is now governed by the East Pole Heaven King himself, with the Western Moon King having fallen in the Extreme North Land, and both the South Zodiac King and the North Spirit King, disillusioned and disheartened, have chosen to retreat from involvement with the affairs of the Pill Alliance.

The first act of the East Pole Heaven King after taking control was met with widespread satisfaction.

All the registered Poison Pill Masters within the Pill Alliance were expelled from the organization, and the East Pole Heaven King declared that any Poison Pill Master found committing evil deeds within the lands of the Nine Countries would be personally eliminated by him, one by one.

Upon this declaration, this command, the entire Nine Countries applauded, and harmony was restored within the Pill Alliance. With the toxic tumor of Poison Pill Masters gone, the remaining Pill Refiners within the Pill Alliance felt much more at ease.

As the year’s end approached, from the distant Western mountains, a sky-cleaving giant sword appeared, sweeping across the lands of the Nine Countries, astonishing all realms.

On this day, after disappearing for a thousand years, the Sealing Sword Pavilion reemerged.

When the Sealing Sword appears, the Sky Swallowing is annihilated!

Rumors abound, and the flames of war spread everywhere.

ps: Here’s the fourth update; it was delayed a bit because I had dinner in the middle, but I will continue tomorrow. Don’t forget to cast your recommendation votes, everyone.

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