Chapter 781: Dugu Nian Wakes Up

Chapter 781: Chapter 781: Dugu Nian Wakes Up

Ling Haoyang left the North Town Hall, but he didn’t completely let loose here.

However, he still wounded Fang Lin and almost started a conflict with the Master of North Town Hall, pushing the limits of their patience.

The Ling Family Elder and Ling Changhe naturally felt gratified, especially when they saw Fang Lin cough up blood from a strike by Ling Haoyang, which gave them considerable satisfaction.

Yet many within the North Town Hall were greatly angered. The Ling family was too dominant, blatantly disrespecting the North Town Hall. Had it not been for the intimidating strength of the North Town Hall Master, a weaker leader would have been overwhelmed by Ling Haoyang’s antics.

The maltreatment of Fang Lin garnered considerable sympathy. It was understood that Fang Lin had not merited any blame, but the Ling family’s aggressiveness had led to this situation.

However, there was nothing to be done. The Ling family was of Alchemy Tao nobility, influential, and powerful. It was easy for them to twist truth and logic.

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Fang Lin’s injuries were not severe, but the frustration in his heart had nowhere to vent.

The Ling family’s dominance put pressure on Fang Lin. He didn’t want to make too many enemies in the Pill Alliance, but things were not going as he’d hoped, and troubles seemed to seek him out proactively.

But Fang Lin was not a person who shied away from conflicts. If the Ling family targeted him, he would fight back. The royal family of Xuan Country had been overturned by him, so why would he fear an Alchemy Tao noble family?

The Master of the North Town Hall had also spoken to Fang Lin once, asking him to be extremely cautious so that the Ling family would find no loopholes to exploit.

Fang Lin understood that the selection process in three months was a critical opportunity for him. If he could surpass everyone else and become the sole genuine disciple of the North Town Hall Master, it would not be easy for the Ling family to target him.

Of course, being the sole disciple of the North Town Hall Master would simply grant him a title that would make the Ling family wary.

Problems would still exist unless Fang Lin would bow to the Ling family. Perhaps then they would consider letting him off. Otherwise, any individual who infringed upon the family’s dignity, given the Alchemy Tao family’s way of doing things, would be suppressed.

In the three months leading up to the selection, Fang Lin spent his time cultivating, hardly ever leaving his dwelling.

During that time, Fang Lin once again consumed a top-tier Pill Furnace, resulting in a breakthrough in the Nine Cauldron Skypassing Spell. This brought him to the brink of the fifth level of Heavenly Origin, ready to step into it at any time.

Such a rate of cultivation progress was terrifying in the eyes of ordinary people. Advancing several ranks in the Heavenly Origin realm within a few months was a rare occurrence, even among major forces.

Meanwhile, Ling Zhongtian, with the aid of the Jade Spirit Stone and the continuous consumption of numerous heavenly materials and earthly treasures, was gradually recovering from his internal injuries due to heavenly punishment.

Although Ling Zhongtian had been healing, he was informed of the events within the North Town Hall.

“On the day of the selection, I will defeat Fang Lin and let him understand the inviolable dignity of my Alchemy Tao family.” Ling Zhongtian said confidently.

For Zhu Yuntao, Shen Xue Jian, and Mo Yun, this selection was also an opportunity. As difficult as it was, they were all prepared to fight tooth and nail.

Just as Zhu Yuntao and the others were preparing for the selection, Fang Lin seemed to have no such preparation and was behaving as if he was courting disaster. He hadn’t even touched the Pill Furnace for several days.

However, three days before the selection was due to begin, Dugu Nian woke up.

Dugu Nian’s awakening came without any warning. Fang Lin sensed some changes in the Supreme Saint Hall and immediately entered the hall, just in time to see Dugu Nian awaken.

The moment Dugu Nian opened her eyes, a bright light passed before her eyes.

“You’re finally awake.” Fang Lin said.

Dugu Nian sat up, seeming a bit dazed, not quite understanding where she was. After all, having slept for several months, being a little groggy was normal.

“Fang Lin.” At this point, Dugu Nian saw Fang Lin, her eyes lighting up instantly.

Fang Lin walked over, looked her up and down, then smiled and said, “Not bad, you’ve reached the eighth level of the Heavenly Origin, your cultivation level is even higher than mine.”

“What?” Dugu Nian was startled. She hadn’t noticed the changes in herself. Hearing what Fang Lin said, she, too, was surprised.

Upon checking, indeed, she had reached the eighth level of Heavenly Origin, and two of the seventy-two meridians in her body had even been unraveled.

Fang Lin looked at her with envy. It was the force left by Bai Qingxue’s sub-personae that had allowed Dugu Nian to directly break through to the eighth level of Heavenly Origin, while he was still struggling with his cultivation, only at the fourth level of Heavenly Origin.

“So this means I can beat you now?” Dugu Nian said, quite excited, a mischievous smile curling at the corners of her mouth, seemingly eager to spar with Fang Lin.

Fang Lin, with a disdainful expression, stretched out his hand and ruffled Dugu Nian’s hair recklessly, messing it up and making her face crease in discomfort.

“Stop messing with me.” Dugu Nian pushed Fang Lin’s hand away.

“Even if you break through to the Spirit Vein level, you won’t be able to beat me.” Fang Lin laughed heartily.

Dugu Nian snorted, “I admit defeat. I’m already used to being bullied by you anyway.”

Hearing Dugu Nian’s words, Fang Lin thought of something. He stopped laughing and said, “Now that you’re awake, I want to ask you, are you willing to go back to the Dugu family?”

Hearing this, Dugu Nian was taken aback, her expression complicated, unsure of how to answer.

Fang Lin didn’t say anything, just looked at her quietly.

Dugu Nian had been unconscious before, so Fang Lin naturally had to keep her by his side. Now that Dugu Nian was awake, she had the right to decide where to go, and Fang Lin would respect her choice.

After all, Dugu Nian was the daughter of the Dugu family. How would it look if she kept following him around without any explanation?

Moreover, Fang Lin didn’t know how many dangers he would encounter in the future. Carrying Dugu Nian with him, although he could place her in the Supreme Saint Hall, he couldn’t guarantee her absolute safety.

“Do you hope I will go back?” Dugu Nian looked at Fang Lin and asked softly.

Fang Lin laughed, “Of course, I hope you don’t go back. Having a beautiful girl by my side all the time is something everyone will envy.”

“Drop dead.” Dugu Nian cursed, but she couldn’t help smiling at Fang Lin’s comment.

Once the laughter died down, she had to carefully consider the issue. Whether to stay or to leave was a decision she had to make on her own.

“Where are you now?” Dugu Nian suddenly asked.

Fang Lin did not conceal anything; he told Dugu Nian that he was at the North Town Hall and was about to participate in the selection for disciples of the Hall Master.

“Since you’re at the North Town Hall, I’ll stay here, after all, I’m also a Pill Refiner, and staying here will benefit me.” Dugu Nian said.

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