Novel Full Chapter 1581: 1679: Pill Alliance Can't Afford to Lose
Chapter 1581: Chapter 1679: Pill Alliance Can’t Afford to Lose
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The Long siblings felt quite helpless, but still had to take Fang Lin inside with firm determination; otherwise, if they couldn’t even enter their own house, what would that mean?
“It’s Long Zhiming and Long Zhixin!”
“You two have finally arrived; it’s been quite a wait for us.”
“Please convey to your leader that we have come to pay a visit to the Chief of the Dragon Family.”
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Upon seeing the Long siblings, each person’s eyes lit up as they pushed forward, stuffing their calling cards into the hands of the siblings.
While Long Zhixin could still manage a forced smile, Long Zhiming had not such a good temperament and glared fiercely, rebuking loudly several times before the crowd sheepishly backed away.
Still, there were those who, with thicker skins, edged closer, wanting to exchange a few words with the Long siblings. Even if they couldn’t meet Dragon Haotian, making the acquaintance of the famous Long siblings was considered an excellent opportunity and made the trip worthwhile.
Fang Lin stood leisurely at the back; he was actually afraid of being recognized and getting entangled like the Long siblings.
But he hadn’t had the chance to relax for long when quite a few people began to notice him.
There was no helping it; Fang Lin was showing his true face, and among the crowd gathered here, most were from the Alchemy Tao World, and many had seen Fang Lin before.
“Isn’t that Master Fang Lin?” Someone shouted out first, and the voice was very loud, attracting the attention of everyone around.
“What? Master Fang Lin?”
“Where is Grandmaster Fang?”
“No way? Grandmaster Fang came too?”
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As soon as they heard the name Fang Lin, one by one, they were all shocked, eagerly turning their gaze towards the person behind the Long siblings.
Upon that look, the crowd surged towards him in a rush.
“Grandmaster Fang! It really is Grandmaster Fang!”
“My heavens, Grandmaster Fang actually came too!”
“I witnessed Grandmaster Fang’s elegance back in Flat Sea City!”
“Who hasn’t? As a Pill Refiner, how could you not know Master Fang Lin?”
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Fang Lin wore an expression of helplessness, what was this all about? He was here to find Dragon Haotian, and now these people had blocked him here.
The Long siblings were also taken aback, but then became somewhat worried, fearing that Fang Lin would get angry.
Luckily, Fang Lin was not one to be capricious, but he also did not show much enthusiasm towards these people.
“I am now a person of the Sky Swallowing Palace, if you are not afraid of trouble, I don’t mind making your acquaintance,” Fang Lin said with a smile that was not quite a smile.
As soon as these words were out, the faces of these people who had just been extremely excited suddenly changed, and they awkwardly distanced themselves from Fang Lin.
Joking aside, the three words ‘Sky Swallowing Palace’ had a deterrent effect. With the current sensitive situation in the Nine Countries, if these people were to befriend Fang Lin, who had the backing of the Sky Swallowing Palace, they might soon find great disaster upon them.
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Moreover, many people in the Nine Countries currently view the Sky Swallowing Palace as a force no different from the Hidden Kill Hall, deeply repelling and fearing it in their hearts.
“We can go in now.” Fang Lin patted the shoulders of the Long siblings and spoke with a beaming smile.
The Long siblings immediately led Fang Lin into the residence and then instructed the servants to close the gates once more.
“Master Fang, I apologize for alarming you,” Long Zhixin said with a hint of regret.
Fang Lin waved his hand, seemingly unconcerned.
“Master Fang has traveled from afar; Dragon Haotian has failed to welcome you properly.” Dragon Haotian, accompanied by several high-ranking members of the Long Family, approached briskly, and even before reaching Fang Lin, they all expressed their respect with a reverent greeting.
Not just Dragon Haotian, the high-ranking members of the Long Family were also very respectful toward Fang Lin. Regardless of their true feelings, they showed full observance of formal etiquette on the surface.
Fang Lin smiled faintly and returned the salute with a clenched fist: “The Chief of the Dragon Family is too courteous. I hope you won’t take offense at any inconvenience my visit may cause.”
“Why would you say that, Master Fang is a friend of our Long Family. You may visit whenever you wish,” Dragon Haotian said with a smile.
Upon hearing Fang Lin’s words, several high-ranking members of the Long Family felt much more comfortable. The idea of them, the elders, showing such reverence to Fang Lin was somewhat uncomfortable to them, but Fang Lin’s politeness made them feel that he was not so bad, at least not overly arrogant.
Fang Lin followed the Long Family members into the inner hall, dismissing all others, leaving only Dragon Haotian and a few Long Family elites, with even the Long siblings not remaining.
Fang Lin took his seat as the guest of honor without touching the teacup and got straight to the point: “Chief of the Dragon Family, I have come here to learn about your views and plans regarding the upcoming competition.”
Dragon Haotian’s smile faded, and the Long Family elites exchanged glances, surprised by Fang Lin’s directness.
“Dragon Haotian has no particular views, but as for plans, since the Pill Alliance initiated the challenge, we, as a family of the Alchemy Tao, will naturally do our utmost to win,” Dragon Haotian said composedly.
Fang Lin nodded: “Indeed, if the families of the Alchemy Tao win this competition, they will have absolute authority within the Alchemy Tao World of the Nine Countries. The Pill Alliance will not be able to compete with them anymore and will inevitably be completely overwhelmed by the Alchemy Tao families, with the Long Family leading them.”
Dragon Haotian’s heart tightened, but his face remained calm.
Sure enough, Fang Lin changed the topic: “However, Chief of the Dragon Family seems to have forgotten what I told you back at the Sky Swallowing Palace.”
Dragon Haotian maintained a composed face and said, “Dragon Haotian naturally remembers. However, this time it was the Pill Alliance that provoked the conflict, not our Alchemy Tao families.”
Fang Lin looked at Dragon Haotian and said, “Indeed, it was the Pill Alliance who initiated the challenge against the Alchemy Tao families. But Chief of the Dragon Family is certainly capable of responding accordingly; you just prefer to let things take their natural course, rather than taking direct action.”
“If Master Fang thinks so, then Dragon Haotian has nothing more to say,” Dragon Haotian replied casually.
The several Long Family elders beside him were already looking at Fang Lin with anger, but knowing that Fang Lin was now different than before, they restrained from scolding him outright.
“The Pill Alliance cannot lose this competition,” Fang Lin said succinctly.
“On what grounds?” One of the Long Family elders finally could not resist and barked at Fang Lin.
Dragon Haotian immediately gave that person a sharp glance, and they realized their lapse, looking embarrassed.
Fang Lin did not get angry and calmly stated, “The Pill Alliance cannot afford to lose, but the Alchemy Tao families can afford to. The Chief of the Dragon Family should understand what I mean. Now is not the time for the Pill Alliance to disappear.”
After a pause, Fang Lin smiled and said, “Perhaps even if I hadn’t come here, the Alchemy Tao families might not necessarily be able to win against the Pill Alliance.”
“Why would Master Fang say that?” Dragon Haotian asked with a frown.
“The true foundation of the Pill Alliance might be clearer to the Chief of the Dragon Family than to myself,” Fang Lin said with a smile.
ps: Fourth update here, time to eat, my takeaway has gotten cold… Don’t forget to vote everyone.