The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1758: Chapter 1855: Visit to Apologize

"You arranged us so close to the people of the three sects, what might your intention be?" Fang Lin glanced at those from the three sects not far away and spoke to Zhang Longxiang before him.

Zhang Longxiang shook his head, "There’s no particular intention, just a coincidence."

"Coincidence?" Fang Lin smiled and asked rhetorically.

Zhang Longxiang’s expression remained unchanged, not bothering to explain further, showing a look as if saying believe it or not.

"No matter, we and the three sects are old friends of sorts, living closer can allow us to catch up better." Dugu Nian said lightly, his gaze intentionally or unintentionally looking towards the people of the three sects.

Similarly, those people from the three sects also saw the people from the Sky Swallowing Palace, and many of them immediately looked very displeased.

"I have to go and greet other esteemed guests, so regretfully I will not accompany you further. The Sword Head assessment will officially begin in two days, please rest here." Zhang Longxiang cupped his fists towards Dugu Nian and Fang Lin and then turned and left.

"Hey, should we go greet those people from the three sects?" Cao Xuesheng chuckled.

Fang Lin shook his head, "Forget it, let’s give them some face on their territory. We need not to stir up trouble proactively."

"Exactly, our Sky Swallowing Palace has always been very well-mannered." Nangong Shoujian chimed in.

Everyone entered their accommodations, although they couldn’t speak of arduous travel, it was indeed quite nice to have a place to rest their feet at this moment.

Moreover, the residence also has an independent array, once activated, it can isolate external surveillance and sound, ensuring no disturbance.

Of course, to prevent Sky Swallowing Palace from doing anything with the array, Fang Lin and others carefully inspected it, ensuring nothing amiss before truly settling down in peace.

Although Fang Lin and his group settled down calmly, as temporary neighbors, those from the three sects felt quite unsettled.

Living not far from Fang Lin and his group were a group of Confucian sect people, many of whom had witnessed Fang Lin’s recent display of might on Confucian sect’s territory, even overturning the four major sects. Now seeing this intimidating star again, how could they not be scared?

These Confucian sect people were not without thoughts of asking Sealing Sword Pavilion for a place change, living somewhere lesser was fine, but they just didn’t want to be neighbors with these intimidating stars of Sky Swallowing Palace, it was just too nerve-wracking. The fear was that these stars might get displeased at any time and come to cause trouble.

Unfortunately, Sealing Sword Pavilion did not provide a place change because, with the arrival of more and more forces, habitable places were already scarce, and nearby peaks had no extra places to change to.

Although the Confucian sect people were unwilling to live here, compared to having no place to live and being laughed at, they could only endure while baiting their breath.

They had made up their mind that if the stars of Sky Swallowing Palace really came to cause trouble, at worst they would not retaliate, not verbally attack, even if Sky Swallowing Palace was aggressive, it couldn’t casually kill people, could it?

Aside from the Confucian sect people being apprehensive, another group was equally nervous, the Haoran Sword Sect group who nearly had a conflict with Sky Swallowing Palace partway through.

It’s unknown if this was deliberately done by Sealing Sword Pavilion, but once the Haoran Sword Sect group arrived at the vast mountains, they were actually residing on the same peak as Fang Lin’s group.

Fang Changlong realized that Sky Swallowing Palace was also living on this mountain, his head grew big instantly, he immediately inquired the welcomers of Sealing Sword Pavilion for a place change, but naturally, it was not possible.

"Sect Master, what do we do?" The Haoran Sword Sect crowd looked at Fang Changlong.

Fang Changlong was furious, "What can we do? Should we turn back directly?"

"Hmph!" The plump woman who was slapped by Dugu Nian snorted coldly, though her face had already recovered from swelling, but recalling Dugu Nian’s slap still made her face throb with slight pain.

"Alas, let’s stay here, later I’ll go talk to them." Fang Changlong said evasively.

Though he said to talk, everyone knew it wasn’t really talking, but bending the knee to the people of Sky Swallowing Palace, seeking peace.

The plump woman soon parted ways with the Haoran Sword Sect group, Fang Changlong didn’t pay much attention, guessing she was likely going to find the royal family of Tang Country.

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A day later, the plump woman appeared again, but this time she was personally brought by the Tang Emperor.

The Tang Emperor, dressed in plain clothes, brought no attendants, the plump woman followed with her head down behind the Tang Emperor, clutching her clothes tightly, steps heavy.

"I’m bringing you to apologize to Sky Swallowing Palace today, do you have any grievance in your heart?" The Tang Emperor walked ahead, asking.

The plump woman said nothing, but being who he was, the Tang Emperor could naturally see resentment and unwillingness lingering in her heart.

Understandably so, after all, a woman of royal birth had never been treated this way since childhood, especially being slapped by Dugu Nian, it made her hatred hard to dispel.

Originally, she sought Tang Emperor to demand justice, to air grievances, but unexpectedly, upon learning, Tang Emperor directly brought her to apologize to the people of Sky Swallowing Palace.

This left her unable to accept, clearly she was the wronged party, yet she had to apologize, what sense does this make?

"I can tell you clearly, for one person, Tang Country would not offend Sky Swallowing Palace, even when necessary, to appease Sky Swallowing Palace’s anger, you will be abandoned." Tang Emperor said.

The plump woman’s face turned pale, somewhat lost, following behind Tang Emperor like soulless.

"Our Tang Country differs from Qing Nation and Yuan Country, these two are hostile with Sky Swallowing Palace, but our Tang Country not only has no enmity but due to the connection with the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, relations are rather good. If you cause Sky Swallowing Palace to hold a grudge against Tang Country, you’ll be a sinner of the entire Tang Country. Moreover, if Sky Swallowing Palace really wants to hold you accountable, even I could not stop the masters of Sky Swallowing Palace, do you understand?" The Tang Emperor spoke earnestly.

"I understand." The plump woman said, though if she truly understood, only she knew.

Arriving at the residence of Sky Swallowing Palace’s group, the Tang Emperor was about to speak when Fang Lin walked out with a warm smile.

"Tang Emperor’s esteemed presence, my apologies for not greeting you from afar," Fang Lin said, simultaneously glancing at the plump woman behind Tang Emperor, guessing most of Tang Emperor’s purpose.

The Tang Emperor was somewhat surprised looking at Fang Lin, he remembered Fang Lin being quite young, how a short time later, his temples were gray, his face marked with wear and tear.

ps: First Chapter is here, continuing to write. My phone died last night, going out to buy one today... but I’m not very happy.