Chapter 7 (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

To take or not to take it? It was a question that was dangled right before Fang Lin’s eyes. Every single person was looking at him and awaiting his response.

Although Kang Lu had a friendly expression, he was sneering deep in his heart. ‘Even if you are a genius, Fang Lin, you’ll be my supporter once you’ve taken my Energy-promoting Pill. From then on, you’ll forever be under my control no matter how outstanding your performance is.’ He believed that Fang Lin would not be able to resist the temptation of an Energy-promoting Pill.

Fang Lin took a look at the bottle in Kang Lu’s hand. Then, he was seen shaking his head and saying indifferently, “Senior Brother Disciple Kang, I’m very grateful to you for your kindness. However, I can’t accept the Energy-promoting Pill.”

Upon listening to his words, many people felt that Fang Lin was a fool. ‘That’s an Energy-promoting Pill! How will a junior alchemy disciple ever get such a pill? It’s a free Energy-promoting Pill, yet he doesn’t even want it?’

There were also some people nodding secretly in agreement. ‘Fang Lin isn’t a fool. He will be going along with Kang Lu’s desire if he takes the Energy-promoting Pill.’

Kang Lu’s expression stiffened for a moment when he heard Fang Lin’s rejection. He had yet to speak when a youth by his side lost his self-control and demanded, “Fang Lin, what do you mean? How dare you decline the pill given by Senior Brother Disciple Kang? That’s ungrateful of you!”

Despite his smile, Fang Lin was not infuriated at all. He said, “Dear Senior Brother Disciple, you’ve misjudged me. Not that I, Fang Lin, am ungrateful for your kindness, but your favor is too much. My body is too weak, and I’m afraid that I can’t stand the pill.”

His words were a combination of toughness and tenderness. His tone of rejection was very obvious, so Kang Lu could pick up the tone easily.

The smile kept on Kang Lu’s face all this while finally vanished, and in its place was gloom and cold.

“Fang Lin, do consider properly. Do you wish to accept the Energy-promoting Pill or not?” said Kang Lu coldly. His words had already revealed his intention to threaten Fang Lin.

Fang Lin remained smiling as before as if he was utterly unaffected by the threatening tone of Kang Lu’s words. He said, “Senior Brother Disciple Kang, are you trying to make things difficult for me? I can’t accept the Energy-promoting Pill regardless. I think it’s best for you to keep it for yourself then.”

The corners of Kang Lu’s lip curved into a cold smile. He nodded and kept the bottle.

“Senior brother disciple Kang, this boy is ungrateful for your kindness. Shall we treat him to a round of punishment?” suggested the youth that was speaking earlier. He wanted to put up a positive light for himself before Kang Lu.

Many people immediately distanced themselves away from Fang Lin upon hearing that, in fear that they would be involved. Only Lu Xiaoqing stood by Fang Lin’s side. Despite the fear and nervousness revealed in her expression, she remained with him.

“Senior Brother Disciple Kang, what are you trying to do there? This is the alchemy altar and the four saints of the alchemy sect are here. How dare you act rashly here?” said Xiaoqing in rage.

Fang Lin was touched by Xiaoqing’s words because the little girl was actually trying to defend him.

Kang Lu took a glance at Lu Xiaoqing, and his somber gaze instilled fear in Lu Xiaoqing’s heart.

However, Lu Xiaoqing’s words had proven to be effective. Kang Lu did not have the audacity to behave inappropriately in the alchemy altar anyhow. Someone might be able to use that to get hold of him and land himself in trouble.

Instantly, Kang Lu gave Fang Lin an icy smile. “You have turned me down today. I hope that you don’t regret it in the future.” Upon saying that, he turned around and left. Kang Lu’s supporters glared at Fang Lin ferociously for a moment before they followed their leader to leave.

Those junior alchemy disciples that were planning to get acquainted with Fang Lin originally also left quickly one by one. They refused to talk to Fang Lin and they did not want to be associated with him in the slightest bit.

‘What a joke! Fang Lin has offended Kang Lu today. Who knows how Kang Lu is going to bully Fang Lin in the upcoming days? If I’m acquainted with Fang Lin, doesn’t that mean that I’m opposing Kang Lu?’

Soon, the junior alchemy disciples that were still surrounding Fang Lin all left in an instant, leaving only Lu Xiaoqing.

Lu Xiaoqing made a disdainful face at those people that left in a rush. However, she felt her heart sank as soon as she thought about how she offended Kang Lu today.

Fang Lin rubbed Lu Xiaoqing’s fine nose with a grin. “Stop moping around. The sky is not going to crash down on you.”

Lu Xiaoqing became infuriated once again when she saw Fang Lin’s smile. She said, “How can you still smile? Do you know what the ending is for those that offended Kang Lu?”

Fang Lin asked in curiosity, “What kind of ending is that?”

Lu Xiaoqing rolled her eyes at Fang Lin before saying, “I heard from a senior sister disciple that someone once offended Kang Lu and the person was bullied until he couldn’t even take the examination at last. You’ve just joined the sect and you’ve offended her. I truly don’t know what you are going to do in the upcoming days.”

Fang Lin noticed the anxiousness on Lu Xiaoqing’s face, so he patted her shoulder to console her. He said, “It’s okay. Anyhow, I’m the person that offended him. I’m not worried, so you shouldn’t worry for me either.”

Lu Xiaoqing stamped her foot in rage and pushed Fang Lin’s hand away. She said furiously, “Who’s being worried about you? I’m too lazy to be bothered!” Upon saying that, she left in quick strides.

Fang Lin smiled helplessly. However, there was a tinge of coldness in his smile.

‘It’s really hard for things to stay calm, huh?’ Fang Lin stretched himself lazily before he walked in the direction of his room.

…

In the Sun Great Hall of the alchemy sect.

The Sun Great Hall was unusually grand. It stood aloof the peak of a mountain in a majestic manner.

Currently dressed in green, Elder Mu Yan was standing quietly in the middle of the Sun Great Hall. A middle-aged man with a stern expression was sitting cross-legged on the prime spot in the great hall.

Meng Wuyou was there as well. He stood on the side with a calm expression on his face.

Mu Yan bowed in salutation toward the middle-aged man. She spoke, “First Elder, I met a boy named Fang Lin during the alchemy altar lesson today. He is genuinely a genius and it’s a waste for him to be a junior alchemy disciple. I hope that you can make an exception and elevate Fang Lin to an official disciple.”

Upon listening to her request, Meng Wuyou’s eyes glowed in excitement. He looked at Mu Yan in surprise.