The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 609: Chapter 609: Enemies at All Sides

“Are you Fang Lin?” Dugu Ruoxu stared at Fang Lin, his gaze sharp as a sword, as he inquired.

Fang Lin looked back at him. Dressed all in white, with refined features, this man was more handsome than any woman.

However, it was apparent that he harbored hostility towards Fang Lin, deep hostility, as could be seen in his eyes.

“Who are you?” Fang Lin asked him back. Seeing his hostility, Fang Lin didn’t feel the need to be polite.

Dugu Ruoxu laughed without answering, instead, turning his gaze to Dugu Nian.

“Nian Nian, you tell him who I am.” Dugu Ruoxu said.

Dugu Nian bit her lip nervously, she told Fang Lin, “He is my cousin, Dugu Ruoxu.”

At her words, Fang Lin who had already had a suspicion, was still taken aback and became even more alert.

Steward Shen also looked serious. He hadn’t expected to encounter the Dugu Family’s top genius, Dugu Ruoxu here.

“So you’re Dugu Ruoxu.” Fang Lin laughed. Instead of showing any fear, he appeared very casual.

However, Fang Lin’s indifferent attitude greatly displeased other members of the Dugu Family present there.

“Fang Lin, you’re ruleless!” A young man chided. His expression was extremely unpleasant.

Fang Lin gave him a sidelong glance, “I’m ruleless? Can you tell me how I’ve been disrespectful?”

The Dugu family’s young man couldn’t respond. His animosity towards Fang Lin had increased even more, but he couldn’t explain why.

“Hey, aren’t you the lass that used to live with Fang Lin? It’s been a long time.” The Corpse Ginseng suddenly greeted Dugu Nian.

Dugu Nian then noticed that Fang Lin had been holding the Corpse Ginseng, which had apparently grown bigger since she last saw.

This casual remark from the Corpse Ginseng abruptly changed the expressions on all the faces of the Dugu family members.

“Stop talking nonsense!” Fang Lin cursed.

The Corpse Ginseng, unaware of the tense atmosphere, continued, “Where did I speak nonsense? I saw you two living under the same roof for a while. I seriously suspect that something unspeakable happened between you two.”

While speaking, the Corpse Ginseng gave a lewd smile.

Fang Lin was speechless. He quickly put it away to prevent it from spouting any more damaging nonsense.

The members of the Dugu family were absolutely furious. Although there had been rumors, they chose not to believe them.

But now it appeared that the rumors might be true.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Being the lady of the Dugu family and soon to be married to Crown Prince Zhou Yishui, yet living under the same roof with another man.

This was simply an unbearable stain on their honor!

“Ahem, don’t worry about it. My relationship with this little girl is purely that of a master and disciple — I am the master and she is my disciple. The Shaking Three Mountains skill she uses is also something that I taught her.” Fang Lin hurriedly explained.

Dugu Nian nodded in agreement repeatedly, but there was a touch of sadness in her heart, she didn’t understand where this feeling was coming from.

Dugu Ruoxu looked at Fang Lin, a clear hint of murderous intent in his eyes.

“Cousin, what are you trying to do?” Dugu Nian looked worried and quickly stepped in front of Fang Lin.

“I have said before that if I meet Fang Lin, I will kill him to wipe out the stain on you.” Dugu Ruoxu declared, his killing intent manifesting as invisible sword qi directed at Fang Lin.

Despite the deadly sword qi, Dugu Nian made no move to retreat. She stood firmly in front of Fang Lin, willing to sacrifice herself.

The sword qi dissipated as it approached. Dugu Ruoxu looked at Dugu Nian and said indifferently, “Move.”

“No!” Dugu Nian refused defiantly, her gaze locked on Dugu Ruoxu.

Dugu Ruoxu frowned “Why are you protecting him?”

“No reason, you just can’t kill him!” Dugu Nian declared.

Several young men from the Dugu family immediately moved forward, intending to pull Dugu Nian away.

“Don’t touch me!” Dugu Nian declared angrily.

The would-be assailants froze and did not dare to approach her.

Fang Lin, witnessing this, was moved by her bravery. This girl was willing to antagonize her own family in order to protect him:

“Fang Lin, if you have any kind of courage, come and fight me.” Dugu Ruoxu challenged Fang Lin.

Fang Lin stayed silent, patting Dugu Nian’s head. This gesture triggered an intense anger in Dugu Ruoxu and the other members of the Dugu family.

“Let me handle this.” Fang Lin said.

Dugu Nian shook her head, “You should leave. You’re no match for my cousin.”

Fang Lin was dumbfounded, “We haven’t even fought yet, and you’re saying I’m not his match. Isn’t that a little discouraging?”

Dugu Nian had no mood for jest, she knew how strong Dugu Ruoxu was, and that Fang Lin didn’t stand a chance.

It was then that Steward Shen intervened, “Fang Lin is part of the Pill Alliance. Even if you are from the Dugu family, you cannot touch him.”

Dugu Ruoxu displayed no emotion. “If he dies here, no one will know who did it.”

This statement took Steward Shen by surprise and made Fang Lin’s face turned grim. It seemed that Dugu Ruoxu truly intended to kill him on the spot.

Facing other members from the Dugu family, Fang Lin was confident, but against Dugu Ruoxu, it was a completely different story.

Dugu Ruoxu was regarded as one of Xuan Country’s top young talents, on par with Crown Prince Zhou Yishui and the Undefeatable Naughty Man. He was undisputedly powerful.

Presently, Fang Lin could hardly match a follower of the Crown Prince, let alone Dugu Ruoxu. It was a brutal reality.

“Fang Lin, prepare to die!” At that moment, two people appeared outside the valley, a man and a woman. The man had only one arm.

In front of them floated a black seal of noticeable power. They were the people assigned by the Lord of the Western Town to kill Fang Lin.

Seeing these two appear, Fang Lin was greatly shocked. Steward Shen also turned pale with fear.

“Heh, I didn’t expect it to be so lively here.” A beautiful figure appeared, carrying a fragrant breeze. It was the Crown Prince’s follower, Dream Falling Flower.

Fang Lin’s face turned extremely grim. He was already feeling helpless facing Dugu Ruoxu alone. Now that the people from Western Guarding Palace and the Crown Prince had also shown up, were they trying to force him into a corner?

“Shen, I’ve dragged you into this.” Fang Lin said to Steward Shen with a bitter smile.