The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1800: Chapter 1897: Emperor Bai? Grandfather?

The examination process was somewhat cumbersome, involving not only pill refining but also requiring knowledge in plants, pill formulas, pill furnaces, and soul commanding pill fire, encompassing almost all aspects of the Alchemy Tao.

With so many phases, the examination naturally lasted several days before concluding. Fang Lin passed all of the exams smoothly, without any unexpected incidents.

As for the over one hundred new disciples participating in the examination at White Phoenix Hall, more than twenty failed and will have to retake the exam next month. If they fail again, they will inevitably face expulsion from the Pill Saint Palace.

Of course, these matters had nothing to do with Fang Lin. After passing the examination, he continued to maintain his low-profile demeanor, living a secluded life.

A few days later, Fang Lin rarely showed his face at the Maplewood Alchemy Court. After all, as a disciple of the Pill Saint Palace, not going to Maplewood Alchemy Court would be quite unacceptable.

However, today’s Maplewood Alchemy Court was somewhat unusual, gathering many disciples from the Nine Halls and attracting several prominent figures from the Pill Saint Palace.

The Great Elder of the Pill Saint Palace was a rare presence in the Maplewood Alchemy Court.

"What’s the situation today? Why is the Maplewood Alchemy Court so lively?" Fang Lin asked Brother Zhou, who was standing next to him, in a low voice.

Brother Zhou replied, "I’m not sure either. It seems that a significant figure has arrived at our Pill Saint Palace."

"A significant figure? What kind of significant figure?" Fang Lin was also a bit curious. If someone warranted the Great Elder to personally attend and receive them, they must have quite a formidable background.

Brother Zhou said, "I heard from the people at Kylin Hall that it seems Emperor Bai has arrived."

"Emperor Bai?" Fang Lin was stunned, then his expression became strange.

"What’s the matter?" Brother Zhou asked, noticing Fang Lin’s peculiar expression and looking at him with some confusion.

"It’s nothing. I just didn’t expect Emperor Bai to come to our Pill Saint Palace." Fang Lin shook his head, saying, as his expression returned to normal.

Brother Zhou did not give it much thought.

However, Fang Lin was not calm inside, feeling slightly excited. Since returning to this era, half a year had passed. Although he entered the Pill Saint Palace, he had not yet met the people he wanted to see, such as the Old Palace Master or the Great Elder.

As for the so-called Emperor Bai, Fang Lin had a significant connection with him, as Fang Lin needed to call Emperor Bai his grandfather.

Emperor Bai was the father of Fang Lin’s mother, Bai Qingxue, a martial arts expert who once made a name for himself in ancient times. He possessed a vast influence, being one of the rare heroes of the world.

In terms of lineage, Fang Lin was Emperor Bai’s grandson.

However, in his previous life, Fang Lin had not met his grandfather many times, so he was not too familiar with him.Correct content is on f.ree w.e(b)nov el.c.om

Nevertheless, being his grandfather, Fang Lin would feel much comforted if he could meet him.

"According to the time estimation, it should be around six hundred years later when my parents are born, and I would be born about nine hundred years later," Fang Lin mused quietly.

Very soon, the Great Elder appeared in the Maplewood Alchemy Court, accompanied by a tall, imposing man.

Fang Lin and many disciples stood together, watching the Great Elder and the towering man from afar, with complex expressions and feelings swirling in their hearts.

In Fang Lin’s memory, the Great Elder had always maintained a stern and solemn demeanor, never showing a smile, even when Fang Lin achieved the position of the Pill Sovereign; it seemed the Great Elder had no smile on his face.

Yet Fang Lin felt very close to the Great Elder, even though every person in the Pill Saint Palace would be fearful upon seeing him, Fang Lin was not.

As for that imposing man, he looked slightly different from how Fang Lin remembered his grandfather, appearing younger. But it’s not surprising, given that his memories from his previous life were nearly a thousand years old; changes in appearance were entirely normal.

"As per Emperor Bai’s request, our Pill Saint Palace shall do everything possible." The Great Elder said, his demeanor still as stern and serious as ever.

Emperor Bai nodded, casting his gaze over the gathered disciples of the Pill Saint Palace at a distance, and said with a smile, "The Pill Saint Palace truly has a wealth of talent. I’ve spotted quite a few promising prospects in Alchemy Tao just at a glance."

"Emperor Bai praises them too highly; they are just a group of unsightly young juniors," the Great Elder shook his head and replied.

Emperor Bai chuckled, not giving it much thought, and soon departed the Maplewood Alchemy Court with the Great Elder.

After the two significant figures had left, the Maplewood Alchemy Court returned to its usual tranquility. The disciples of the Nine Halls went back to their routines, though there were discussions about the purpose of Emperor Bai’s visit to the Pill Saint Palace.

Fang Lin was also somewhat curious, but at the moment, he certainly couldn’t go and ask them directly.

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The Book Collection Tower, another place within the Maplewood Alchemy Court, was not as sealed off as the Star Moon Spring. Inner court disciples could enter the Book Collection Tower to read ancient books once permission was granted.

However, even inner court disciples found it considerably challenging to obtain permission to enter the Book Collection Tower. After all, it housed many rare ancient texts, not only concerning Alchemy Tao but also holding many unknown secrets.

Moreover, the Book Collection Tower has two levels, with the second level not open to the public. In general, only a handful of people in the Pill Saint Palace could enter the second level, not even the Hall Masters of the Nine Halls could enter freely.

At this moment, Fang Lin was in the Book Collection Tower, though only on the first level. This was achieved only after getting permission from Ouyang Han; otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to enter even the first level.

Yet even at the first level, the area was vast, with dense rows of books neatly arranged and categorically classified.

Apart from Fang Lin, there were a few other disciples from the Nine Halls flipping through ancient texts in the first level of the Book Collection Tower, though not many, merely a dozen scattered individuals.

Since obtaining permission to enter the Book Collection Tower was initially rare, especially during the current competition period among elite disciples of the Nine Halls, few were likely to visit the Book Collection Tower.

Casually, Fang Lin picked up an ancient book and flipped through it absentmindedly while his peripheral vision monitored the actions of other disciples.

Unnoticeably, no other disciples from the Nine Halls were around Fang Lin anymore, and he immediately took action, quietly moving to the entrance between the first and second level.

Here, an extremely formidable array existed, and even those with high cultivation trying to force entry would suffer severely due to backlash from the power of the array.

However, such an array could not stop Fang Lin, as he knew precisely how it was arranged.

Without a trace of sound, and unnoticed by anyone, Fang Lin entered the second level of the Book Collection Tower, with an unearthly air about him.

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