The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 523: Mengyuan

This woman, with her fiery red hair and beauty that could topple empires, stood tall and was clad in a very revealing attire, with a large swath of snow-white skin at her chest and jade-like legs, all of which could drive many men to madness.

“I’ve been by the Crown Prince’s side for so many years and he has never paid so much attention to me.” The woman seductively laughed, a hint of fake resentment in her eyes making her even more enticing.

Zhou Yishui spared a fleeting glance at the redhead, immediately shifting his gaze away without showing any interest in her provocative attire.

“Mengyuan, what do you want?” Zhou Yishui asked calmly.

The red-haired woman named Mengyuan walked to Zhou Yishui’s side, casually wrapping his arm around hers. She leaned against him, her slender waist enchantingly curvaceous.

“Your Highness, could it be you have forgotten what day it is today?” Mengyuan blinked, her gaze full of expectation towards Zhou Yishui.

Zhou Yishui slightly furrowed his eyebrows before relaxing them again, revealing a hint of a smile. “Today is your birthday. How could I forget?”

Mengyuan huffed lightly, “It’s good to know His Highness remembers. Now, I wonder what gift His Highness has prepared for me?”

The Crown Prince chuckled, “What do you want? Just ask.”

Hearing this, a curve appeared on Mengyuan’s rosy lips. “I want to spend a romantic night with His Highness.”

If this had come from any other man, they would probably have lost control and committed despicable acts against Mengyuan by now.

However, Zhou Yishui merely shook his head and laughed, “How many times will you repeat this joke?”

With these words, Mengyuan’s demeanor quickly shifted; her flirtatiousness disappearing to be replaced by icy haughtiness.

Mengyuan lounged casually on Zhou Yishui’s tiger skin wooden chair, one slender and white jade-like leg draped over the other in a terribly seductive posture.

“Crown Prince, this Fang Lin is not a simple character, he’s someone worth noticing.” Mengyuan said indifferently, her tone of voice was completely different from the coquettish sweet tone she had used just moments ago.

If there were other people present, witnessing the two sides of this woman, they would certainly find it hard to accept.

But Zhou Yishui had dealt with this woman several times and had long grown accustomed to her sudden shifts in demeanor.

“What is there to notice about a frog in a well from the Lower Three Kingdoms?” Zhou Yishui frowned.

Mengyuan said indifferently, “I’ve sent an H Assassin from the Hidden Kill Hall to deal with this Fang Lin, but instead he killed our assassin.”

From her words, it was clear this woman was a member of the Hidden Kill Hall.

If the outside world knew that the Crown Prince of Xuan Country was in collusion with the Hidden Kill Hall, it would undoubtedly shock the world.

Within the influence of the Nine Countries, the Hidden Kill Hall was universally condemned. No power wanted to be involved with them.

Zhou Yishui, as the Crown Prince of Xuan Country, held a prestigious status. His connection with the Hidden Kill Hall, if revealed, would greatly impact his image and the entire Xuan Imperial family’s reputation.

“That only proves that the assassin you sent was too weak,” Zhou Yishui shook his head.

Mengyuan gave Zhou Yishui a glance and sneered, “Your Highness should not underestimate the assassins of my Hidden Kill Hall. Even an H Assassin can deal with most martial artists below the Heavenly Origin realm. But this Fang Lin is very strange and has caused us to repeatedly fail.”

“So you mean to say, you want to personally deal with Fang Lin?” Zhou Yishui asked.

Mengyuan looked at Zhou Yishui with a mocking smile, “Don’t forget, I am the person sent by the Hidden Kill Hall to monitor you. That’s my most important task. As for Fang Lin, I can send someone else to deal with him, but I don’t want to expose the Hidden Kill Hall’s influence in Xuan City too much. So, I still need to rely on you to eliminate Fang Lin.”

Zhou Yishui smiled faintly, “In the end, you still hope that I will deal with Fang Lin.”

“Exactly, this Fang Lin must not be left alive. No one has ever been able to escape the assassination of my Hidden Kill Hall. You better act quickly, or once this boy grows up, even you might not be able to handle him.” Mengyuan said coldly.

There was a flash of displeasure in Zhou Yishui’s eyes. He was the royal prince of Xuan Country. Although he was in collaboration with the Hidden Kill Hall, it was only out of mutual interests. It did not mean that he would comply with their orders.

However, for Zhou Yishui, eliminating Fang Lin was something he was also willing to do. It was just that this matter could not be rushed. Fang Lin was now considered a part of the Pill Alliance and highly valued by Chen Yongnian. If he wanted to make a move against Fang Lin, it had to be done at the opportune time. Otherwise, acting rashly could potentially offend the powerful Pill Alliance.

Balancing between the Hidden Kill Hall and the Pill Alliance, Zhou Yishui found himself in a tricky situation. As the Crown Prince of Xuan Country, these were the only two forces within the kingdom that he had to tread carefully around.

“I understand,” Zhou Yishui said, before falling silent. Mengyuan giggled, reverting back to her coquettish demeanor, and moved in front of Zhou Yishui, shamelessly kissing his lips.

But Zhou Yishui remained expressionless, letting Mengyuan kiss him.

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Seven days later, Fang Lin emerged.

With the effects of the Domination Pill, Fang Lin felt a significant boost in his physical strength. Now, a punch from him was as powerful as ten punches before.

With Fang Lin’s current strength, dealing with Qin Tianchuan did not require using the Finger of the Firmament. He could simply overwhelm Qin Tianchuan with his physical strength.

Of course, Fang Lin’s realm had not changed and was still at the Ninth Layer of the Earth Element. This was intentionally suppressed by Fang Lin, otherwise, with his accumulation, he could already be touching the Heavenly Origin realm.

He had to reach the final layer of the Earth Element. He had to suppress his realm no matter how long it took.

After coming out of seclusion, Chen Yongnian sent someone to deliver a batch of pills, which were ones Fang Lin had previously asked for from Chen Yongnian.

These pills could further enhance Fang Lin’s strength, but again, they could not help Fang Lin touch the Tenth Layer of the Earth Element.

One day, Gongsun Xiao came to see him.

For Fang Lin, Gongsun Xiao could be considered one of the few friends he had in Xuan Country and naturally, he was willing to meet him.

It didn’t take long for Gongsun Xiao to reveal his purpose for visiting. Apparently, he was invited by an elder of the Gongsun family to invite Fang Lin to visit their home.

Fang Lin hesitated for a moment before accepting the invitation. After all, Gongsun Xiao had helped him before and refusing the invitation might not be appropriate.

Moreover, the Gongsun family was considered to be a major influence in the Xuan Country. If he could form a deeper relationship with them, it would benefit him.

However, the ancestral home of the Gongsun family was not here but in the far south, a month’s journey away from Xuan City. It was impossible for Fang Lin to visit their ancestral home.

In Xuan City, there was a branch of the Gongsun family. Fang Lin followed Gongsun Xiao to this branch.