Chapter 55 - Rock Cauldron As A Reward (1/2)

“Fang Lin, don’t be rude!” scolded Meng Wuyou softly right away.

Gu Daofeng waved his hand to dismiss it as he smiled and responded, “It’s alright.” Pausing for a moment, he shook his head and said, “Change your wish to something else. Even if I were to promote you to a high-grade disciple now, it wouldn’t be beneficial to you anyway.”

Fang Lin was not disappointed by Gu Daofeng’s rejection. Anyhow, he was just making a casual request and was well aware that he could not possibly get promoted to a high-grade disciple so quickly.

Even if Gu Daofeng were to agree to that, it would not necessarily be a good thing for Fang Lin either. For one, the high-grade disciples would not accept that willingly for sure. Then, trouble would dawn upon Fang Lin one after another, possibly driving him to the brink of madness.

Fang Lin considered it for a moment and said, “First Elder, I hope that I can be given a Black Heaven Rock Cauldron.”

Baffled, the group of elders still felt that Fang Lin was asking for too much. The Black Heaven Rock Cauldron was carved out of an extraterrestrial rock that was a rare commodity. Other than the alchemy academy, the four of such cauldrons in the alchemy pavilion were the only ones in the entire alchemy sect.

In the past, a space rock landed in the mountains near the Purple Glow Sect, hence allowing the sect to be in possession of some Black Heaven Rock Cauldrons. If not for this incident, the rocks would have fallen into the hands of other sects and forces. As a result, the number of Black Heaven Rock Cauldron would be even rarer.

Even a high-grade disciple would have to pay a very steep price in order to attempt to acquire a Black Heaven Rock Cauldron. Despite paying the steep price, it was still an uncertainty if the disciple could even acquire the cauldron.

“Fang Lin, that’s very greedy of you. You’ve only rendered some small contribution, yet you’re asking for a Black Heaven Rock Cauldron!” Zhao Dengming immediately stepped forward and accused him.

“You’re still very young. It’s best that you don’t overestimate yourself,” Yu Zhen mocked while laughing.

Fang Lin looked at these two people while his lips curled into a disdainful smile. “Both of you are still debasing me in such a manner when even the first elder has pointed out that Elder Meng and I have rendered meritorious service to the sect. It seems like both of you aren’t on good terms with the first elder, huh?”

As soon as those words were spoken, Zhao Dengming and Yu Zhen had a drastic change of expression at once. They glared at Fang Lin ferociously before they explained to Gu Daofeng in a hurry, “First Elder, we don’t mean that. Don’t listen to Fang Lin’s nonsense.”

Gu Daofeng waved his hand to dismiss them. “Let’s put that aside first. Since Fang Lin hopes to be awarded a Black Heaven Rock Cauldron, then we shall give him one. We can’t disappoint the person who has rendered such exemplary service to our alchemy sect.”

Upon listening to Gu Daofeng’s words, Fang Lin was overjoyed. He expressed his gratitude repeatedly to the first elder.

With the Black Heaven Rock Cauldron, I’ll be able to cultivate the Divine Nine Cauldrons Passage to the first level realm. Then, I’ll basically be peerless in the primordial man realm! Fang Lin pumped his fist in his heart joyously.

The reason why he requested for a Black Heaven Rock Cauldron was so that he could cultivate the Divine Nine Cauldrons Passage and elevate his capabilities quickly. After all, the main elevation path of the Divine Nine Cauldrons Passage was by swallowing cauldrons. It was utterly impossible to elevate his realm just by absorbing the energy found within some cauldrons. Ultimately, the best and also the quickest method was swallowing cauldrons.

“I’ll send someone from the alchemy pavilion over to deliver the Black Heaven Rock Cauldron to you later. You can return now,” said Gu Daofeng softly.

Fang Lin saluted him respectfully. Soon afterward, he retreated out of the great hall.

“Eldre Meng, what would you like as a reward?” asked Gu Daofeng as he looked toward Meng Wuyou.

Meng Wuyou shook his head humbly. “I don’t need any reward. I only hope that our alchemy sect can thrive and prosper. I hope that some people can stop demoralizing the genius of our alchemy sect just for some personal gains as well.”

These words sounded harsh to the ears to many people, especially Zhao Dengming and a few others. They stared at Meng Wuyou with a bitter gaze.

Yan Zhengfeng suddenly asked, “Meng Wuyou, please explain yourself clearly. Who are those people that are trying to demoralize our alchemy sect’s genius?”

Meng Wuyou answered respectfully, “Elder Yan, there are some things that everybody knows.”