The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 584: Chapter 584: Intent to Accuse

“Fang Lin, have you lost your mind?”

“If you kill them, you’re going to plunge into an inescapable pit!”

Zhou Zhishui and Zhou Xiruo hurriedly uttered, both women were completely subdued by Fang Lin’s ruthless methods, truly afraid that he might kill these royal youngsters in a fit of rage.

“Fang Lin, it would be better if you stop killing.” Steward Shen persuaded.

Those royal youngsters were visibly trembling, utterly suppressed by Fang Lin’s power of spirit eyes, completely incapable of escaping. If Fang Lin chose to act, they would be like lambs waiting for slaughter.

Fang Lin showed no emotion, “If I don’t kill them, what if they leak information to other members of the royal family?”

While saying this, Fang Lin glanced at Zhou Zhishui and Zhou Xiruo, as if considering whether to deal with these two as well.

“We will definitely not reveal anything!” The royal youngsters hastily promised.

Fang Lin sneered, “Your words carry as much weight as a fart. I think it’s better to kill you. Dead men are always the most honest ones.”

As he spoke, Fang Lin, dagger in hand, walked towards the royal youngsters.

Zhou Zhishui clenched her teeth and pointed her longsword at Fang Lin.

“If you stop now, I won’t kill you.” Zhou Zhishui said in a complex tone.

Fang Lin looked at her, especially at her longsword, without showing any fear.

Next moment, the power of his spirit eyes surged, and Zhou Zhishui staggered back as if hit hard.

Fang Lin darted forward, seized Zhou Zhishui’s wrist, gave it a slight twist and disarmed her.

Zhou Zhishui’s face changed dramatically, she didn’t anticipate Fang Lin to be so formidable. Under his spirit eyes, she had no power to resist.

Fang Lin held the longsword. The sword seemed ordinary, but its edge was extremely sharp. Even without touching the blade, its sharpness alone could cut through flesh.

“The sword isn’t bad. It’s a pity that the swordsman is inadequate.” Fang Lin derided.

Zhou Zhishui looked somber. Her strength was indeed weak. If Fang Lin had the intent to kill just now, she would have been a goner.

“Fang Lin, you have no grudges with the royal family, why go so far? Just stop.” Zhou Xiruo said coldly, gripping her bell artifact tightly, ready to protect everyone if anything happened.

Hearing Zhou Xiruo’s words, Fang Lin scoffed, “No grudges? Ever since I left the Prince’s mansion, I have been at odds with your royal family.”

Zhou Xiruo shook her head, “Before you killed Zhou Ji, there was actually a chance for a peaceful relationship between you and our royal family. The Prince’s attitude towards you is his own business.”

Fang Lin looked at Zhou Xiruo as if she was an idiot, “Are you being naive or just spouting nonsense? Is there a difference between the Prince’s mansion and the royal family? Didn’t you hear what Zhou Ji said before? Because Zhou Yishui dislikes me, they want to ostracize me? They want to leave me helpless in this Ferocious Mountain?”

Zhou Xiruo frowned, “Zhou Ji was close to the Prince, so he held such an attitude. It doesn’t represent all of the royal family. Besides, have you really never considered that if you provoke the royal family, can you survive?”

Zhou Xiruo’s words were correct. Completely offending the Xuan Country’s royal family had serious consequences. If word got out, Fang Lin would have to face the wrath of the royal family.

In the Xuan Country, even those with considerable power dare not provoke the royal family. Fang Lin, merely an Earth Element Martial Artist with little roots, would be eradicated by the royal family despite winning the favor of the North Town Hall Master if he offended the royal family beyond forgiveness.

Fang Lin shook his head, “Even if I hadn’t killed Zhou Ji, your royal family had long since rejected me. You should know the reason. Don’t pretend not to.”

At these words, Zhou Xiruo fell silent.

Indeed, even if Fang Lin had not killed Zhou Ji, the royal family and the Prince’s mansion would eventually turn against Fang Lin, attempting to erase him from this world.

The only reason was the inevitable marriage alliance between Crown Prince Zhou Yishui and the Dugu Family. Dugu Nian had one blemish on his character, which was Fang Lin.

If Fang Lin didn’t die, it would deeply concern the royal family and the Dugu Family which would make them nervous. So even if Fang Lin did nothing at all, his existence alone would always be a thorn in the eyes of the royal family and the Dugu Family.

Even if Fang Lin and Dugu Nian had no additional connection, this was only their perception. In the eyes of the royal family and Dugu Family, no matter what Fang Lin did or didn’t do, or what his real relationship with Dugu Nian was, that didn’t matter.

The only thing that mattered was to ensure that there were no faults whatsoever in this significant marriage alliance.

Zhou Xiruo, as a Commandery Princess of the royal family and having a good relationship with Dugu Nian, knew all about these things.

Moreover, all the members of the royal family who entered Ferocious Mountain this time were more or less directed by the Xuan Emperor to kill Fang Lin given the opportunity, so that he wouldn’t leave the Ferocious Mountain alive.

Thus, whether Fang Lin killed Zhou Ji or not, the consequences were the same. Even if Fang Lin survived in Ferocious Mountain, several royal martial experts were already waiting outside Ferocious Mountain. As long as Fang Lin came out alive, they would annihilate him on the spot.

In the end, it all came down to the traditional phrase, ‘A beauty is a source of calamity.’ It also stemmed from Fang Lin’s weakness. If Fang Lin had some major backing, the Xuan royal family and the Dugu Family wouldn’t dare treat him like this.

“Given your relationship with her, you should be well aware of the situation, so why pretend otherwise?” Fang Lin said with a hint of sarcasm.

Zhou Xiruo didn’t know what to say. She was also very resistant to this marriage alliance. But what could be done? The matter had been decided by the royal family and Dugu Family. It wasn’t something that could be changed by one or two individuals.

“In the end, it’s all down to you. If you hadn’t been in contact with her, none of this would have happened.” Zhou Xiruo coldly remarked.

Upon hearing this, Fang Lin laughed. With different positions, there was nothing to discuss.

“Do you believe that one day, I’ll overturn your Xuan royal family!” Fang Lin threatened ominously.

Zhou Xiruo shook her head, “You’re too arrogant. My Xuan royal family has stood for a thousand years, you can’t shake it.”

Fang Lin merely responded with an ‘Oh’, and then walked towards the royal youngsters.

“Wha… What are you going to do?” The terrified youngsters, having witnessed Zhou Ji’s dreadful death, feared that they might be next.

“Don’t worry. After all of Commandery Princess Xiruo’s pleas, I can’t really bring myself to kill you.” Fang Lin said cheerfully.

Relieved by these words, they sighed, but before they could fully relax, Fang Lin’s next words left them dumbfounded. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Just swallow these poisonous pills.” Fang Lin took out a jade bottle, saying this innocently.