The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1577: Chapter 1675: Nameless Pawn

Upon hearing these words, Wu Zhen immediately understood that the old Cheng Jinhai was probably reluctant to bring out the Dragon Patterned Iron Leaf, and he couldn’t help but feel a surge of secret anger at the bottom of his heart.

However, Wu Zhen was after all a young noble from a prominent family. Despite his pride, he was not the type to be overbearingly arrogant, and more notably, he possessed a sense of deep and mature thoughtfulness.

Therefore, when he encountered Cheng Jinhai’s refusal, Wu Zhen merely maintained a smile on his face.

“Master Cheng must also be here to watch the contest. Why not join us on our way to meet various characters? Though I am not particularly gifted, I am acquainted with some friends from Alchemy families. I could introduce Master Cheng to them when the time comes,” proposed Wu Zhen with a smile, inviting Cheng Jinhai to travel together.

However, Cheng Jinhai appeared troubled and stole another glance at Fang Lin, seeing that Fang Lin still showed no reaction, which left him somewhat unsure.

If he had not encountered Fang Lin, Cheng Jinhai would have been willing to join the juniors of the Wu Family in mingling with people from Alchemy families.

Cheng Jinhai’s Heng Long Mountain is a regional power within the territory of Tang Country, but its status is rather awkward, belonging to that level which is neither high nor low.

Traditionally, Heng Long Mountain had always purchased pills from the Pill Alliance, but with the Pill Alliance growing weaker in recent years, Cheng Jinhai had been considering getting closer to those Alchemy families.

This time upon arriving in Tang Capital, Cheng Jinhai had indeed intended to get to know more people from Alchemy families, and ideally, to trade the Dragon Patterned Iron Leaf for the Alchemy families’ protection of Heng Long Mountain.

But now, Cheng Jinhai wanted to board the great ship of Fang Lin and the Sky Swallowing Palace, and hence had lost interest in Alchemy families.

Moreover, with Fang Lin present, if Cheng Jinhai were to follow the juniors of the Wu Family, it would be tantamount to showing disrespect to Fang Lin.

Therefore, Cheng Jinhai kept checking Fang Lin’s reaction, hoping to discern Fang Lin’s mood from his expression and demeanor.

Unfortunately, Fang Lin maintained a smile throughout, revealing nothing, which secretly grieved Cheng Jinhai, leaving him at a loss for what to do.

Wu Zhen was no fool. He didn’t notice Cheng Jinhai’s first secretive glance at Fang Lin, but he did catch the second one, which caused his brow to slightly furrow.

Wu Zhen’s aim in wanting Cheng Jinhai to accompany them was straightforward: on one hand, to befriend the Mountain Master of Heng Long Mountain, and on the other, to continue probing indirectly in hopes of securing the Dragon Patterned Iron Leaf.

Of course, if this Master Cheng remained uncooperative, Wu Zhen would have no choice but to call upon the elders of his family to pressure Master Cheng into handing over the Dragon Patterned Iron Leaf.

After all, a minor Heng Long Mountain was not a significant force in the eyes of the Wu Family.

Yet, Cheng Jinhai’s behavior of sneaking glances at Fang Lin twice filled Wu Zhen with doubts. Who was this young man? Previously, Cheng Jinhai had brought out the Dragon Patterned Iron Leaf in front of him, and now he seemed to be gauging the young man’s reaction.

Although Wu Zhen was not considered a particularly outstanding junior within the Wu Family, he was tactful and insightful, with ordinary talent in both Martial Arts and Pill Refining, but exceptionally clever and capable of handling matters.

Therefore, Wu Zhen began to pay attention to the young man standing on the side, who hadn’t said a word all along, the more he observed, the more intrigued he became.

“This person seems to be about the same age as us, yet why does he command the attention of an old fox like Cheng Jinhai? Could he be the descendent of a significant family with substantial influence, or perhaps the disciple of a prominent figure from a great power?” Wu Zhen mused internally.

It was known that the Tang Capital was currently a gathering place of influential figures, with many eminent individuals in town. It might be that bumping into someone casually on the street, that person could turn out to be a notable leader or a reclusive expert who had been hidden from the world for many years.

Wu Zhen had encountered such an instance before: While casually browsing an antique shop, he had come across an old man appraising antiques within the same shop.

At first, Wu Zhen didn’t recognize him, but upon closer inspection, he realized that this old man was actually a very formidable Pill Refiner who had become famous over twenty years ago.

Wu Zhen glanced at Fang Lin, then took the initiative to ask, “May I have the honor of knowing your esteemed surname and distinguished name, brother?”

“You’re asking me?” Fang Lin retorted with a question of his own.

Wu Zhen’s expression turned somewhat ugly. Could it be that this fellow was deliberately mocking him?

“Indeed, brother,” Wu Zhen said with a bow.

Fang Lin curled his lips: “I’m just an unknown nobody.”

Hearing this, Wu Zhen’s face stiffened, and a trace of coldness flickered in his eyes.

Even though he knew what the other party had said was certainly false, since you do not give me, Wu Zhen, any face, I will not be too courteous to you either.

The two young men behind Wu Zhen also glared at Fang Lin, one of whom had a particularly fiery temper and directly spoke up, “You’re putting on airs when asked for your name? Do you really think you’re so remarkable?”

Cheng Jinhai gave a sympathetic glance to the young Wu Family member who had spoken. This guy had no idea whom he was talking to. If the young man knew, he would probably be in a hurry to slap himself a dozen times.

However, Fang Lin did not get angry but turned to look at Cheng Jinhai and said, “I want to take a stroll around the city. Would Master Cheng care to join me?”

Cheng Jinhai dared not refuse and nodded repeatedly.

Now, Wu Zhen’s face turned even uglier. When I previously asked if you, Cheng Jinhai, were willing to accompany me, you hesitated and didn’t respond, and now, just at a casual inquiry from someone else, you agreed so readily. What does this mean?

“Master Cheng, I kindly invited you to accompany me, and this is how you respond. Aren’t you being a bit insensitive?” Wu Zhen’s face darkened as he spoke.

Turning his head, Cheng Jinhai gave Wu Zhen a fierce look. Although Wu Zhen was from the Wu Family, Cheng Jinhai himself was still a Mountain Master. He dared not provoke the Wu Family’s elders, but he couldn’t tolerate being treated like this by mere juniors.

“Who I choose to accompany has nothing to do with you, Wu Zhen. Could it be that just because the Wu Family wields power, I must listen to you?” Cheng Jinhai also spoke with a tone full of mockery, the underlying message being, ‘Wu Zhen, without your family’s backing, what significance do you hold?’

“I will report every word of Master Cheng’s remark to the elders of the family, make no mistake about the consequences,” Wu Zhen sneered, while also giving Fang Lin a glare.

“You brat, you only dare to be insolent outside because you have the backing of adults from your family,” Cheng Jinhai mocked, clearly not taking Wu Zhen’s threats seriously.

Joke as you may, now that I, Cheng, have established a connection with Master Fang, whose backing is the Sky Swallowing Palace, do you think I’d be afraid of the Wu Family?

Wu Zhen was infuriated by Cheng Jinhai’s words. Just as he was about to retort, he saw a few people approaching from not far away.

The two people at the forefront immediately changed Wu Zhen’s expression, and the words that had reached his mouth were abruptly swallowed.

The Long Family’s pair of Talents, Long Zhiming and Long Zhixin!

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