Chapter 18 (2/2)

Alas, he discovered that mostly female disciples stayed in the area around Lu Xiaoqing’s residence as soon as he arrived. To them, it was truly a beautiful scene for a man like him to appear in this place.

Some of the female disciples were sizing him up curiously. After all, male disciples seldom came to this part of the residence, especially Fang Lin. He was rather famous amongst the junior alchemy disciples, so his presence drew in everyone’s attention naturally.

Fang Lin appeared to be calm and composed despite being the apple of the female disciples’ eyes. Lu Xiaoqing, on the other hand, felt slightly self-conscious. After all, it was her decision to take Fang Lin back to her residence. This could easily lead to misunderstanding.

“Junior Sister Disciple Lu, are you taking your little lover back to your home?”

“Is Junior Sister Disciple Lu is going to sleep in the same room as Fang Lin tonight?”

“She has no shame!”

Some people were teasing them while some despised her naturally. Fang Lin looked at those female disciples with laser eyes because their words were truly unpleasant to the ears and he found it hard to accept those critiques.

Lu Xiaoqing appeared to be even more furious. She glared at those female disciples that made those awful remarks.

“Oh no, what’s wrong with you, Junior Sister Disciple Lu? Don’t be angry. It’s okay to bring a man home. I personally find that both of you look quite well-matched actually,” a female disciple expressed in a high-pitch. However, the mocking tone in her words was evident.

Lu Xiaoqing was so furious that her chest was heaving up and down obviously. Fang Lin said to the female disciple sweetly, “Senior Sister Disciple, be careful tonight. Perhaps I might be peeking at you when you’re taking a shower.”

The female disciple’s expression changed at once upon hearing that. She grunted once and scolded him, “So, just as expected, you really are a shameless man!”

Fang Lin sniggered and said, “Not only am I going to peek at you, but I’m also going to catch a few snakes and put it in your residence secretly.”

Her expression changed drastically upon hearing that. She dared not pester Fang Lin anymore and turned around to leave.

Meanwhile, the rest of the female disciples shivered in fright upon hearing Fang Lin’s malicious idea of revenge. They were terrified of the thought about a few twisted, poisonous snakes crawling in their residences.

Lu Xiaoqing was startled by Fang Lin’s reaction as well. She said softly, “Don’t catch snakes tonight. That’s disgusting.”

Fang Lin burst out laughing as he followed Lu Xiaoqing into the residence.

Lu Xiaoqing tidied the house for a while before she soon left. She refused to stay inside the house with Fang Lin for too long in fear that the others would misunderstand.

“A young maiden’s house sure smells sweeter,” he muttered to himself as he took a look at everything inside the house. The air carried a faint whiff of Lu Xiaoqing’s remnant scent.

At night, Fang Lin sat on the ground cross-legged and began cultivating quietly.

All of a sudden, a male voice was heard from outside of the residence. “Junior Sister Disciple Xiaoqing, it’s Sun Hao. Please open the door. I have something to tell you.”

Fang Lin opened his eyes. He was astonished ever so slightly for a moment but could not help chuckling.

Sun Hao was standing outside the residence with a slightly intoxicated look on his face. It was apparent that he had consumed some wine. “Junior Sister Disciple Xiaoqing, it has already been a long time since I wanted to tell you something. I hope that you are willing to meet me in person,” he shouted again.

The female disciples staying nearby were out to watch the comical scene. They giggled in secret upon seeing Sun Hao’s drunken appearance.

The female disciple that Fang Lin threatened in the morning was there as well. She came up with an idea instantly upon seeing the scene. She greeted with a wry smile, “Sun Hao, your Junior Sister Disciple Xiaoqing is having a great time with a wild man inside right now.”

Upon hearing her words, some female disciples shot a disgusted glance at the woman. They were well aware that Lu Xiaoqing was even not staying in the residence, yet she was making such an accusation intentionally. It was apparent that she harbored ill intentions.

Sun Hao was already drunk, so he immediately felt rage burning his chest after hearing the female disciple’s words. He roared aloud and busted the door down with a ferocious kick.

Startled, Fang Lin stood up and cursed bitterly in his heart when he saw Sun Hao’s ferocious appearance. ‘I hate drunk madmen the most!’ he said in his heart. Then, he shouted aloud in all apparent seriousness, “Sun Hao, what do you want?”

A gush of unknown rage surged into Sun Hao’s head when he realized that Fang Lin was actually in Lu Xiaoqing’s house. His eyes turned red with rage at once.

“I’m going to kill you!” Sun Hao roared in rage. He pounced toward Fang Lin right away like an evil ghost.

Expressionlessly, Fang Lin threw a punch at the very moment Sun Hao dashed toward him.

Bang!

Sun Hao’s nose took the impact of the punch. His entire body was thrown backward by the impact before he crashed onto the ground outside the house. Fresh blood gushed out of his nose akin to a waterfall. His expression contorted as he held his face in agony.

The female disciples on the outside were shocked, especially the woman who had instigated Sun Hao earlier. Her beautiful face turned ghastly pale in fear.

Fang Lin walked out from the residence calmly and darted a stony look at Sun Hao on the ground. He dashed forward right away and ferociously kicked Sun Hao’s body twice under the astonished gaze of the people around him.

“Why did you bust the door, huh?! Why? Why did you get drunk and get crazy?! Why did you get drunk and go crazy! Do you think that I can’t beat you to death?” Fang Lin was in a great mood, so he kicked him a few more times. Every kick delivered was filled with strength such that Sun Hao was crying out in pain.

The female disciples on the side were deadly quiet. They watched Fang Lin with fear in their eyes. They never expected that Fang Lin, who appeared kind and polite on usual days, could be so savage.

All of a sudden, a female disciple shrieked loudly, “Murderer! Fang Lin has killed someone!”

Fang Lin stopped the beating and glared at the woman. It was the same woman that had smeared Lu Xiaoqing’s reputation with her words this morning. With a sneer, he began to walk toward the woman slowly.

“What are you doing? Stop!” The woman retreated continuously as she looked at him in trepidation.