The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron - Chapter 611 - Chapter 611: Chapter 611: Dugu Nian's Persistence

Chapter 611: Chapter 611: Dugu Nian’s Persistence

“Quick, back off!” Everyone immediately retreated, fearing any collateral damage.

White Tiger’s shadow fiercely collided with the dark stamp, as though two mountains were slamming into each other.

The dark stamp was instantly knocked back, teetering on the verge of crashing into the ground.

This shocked the two men from the Western Guarding Palace. They had complete faith in that dark stamp, a treasure bestowed by the Lord of the Western Town.

Ever since they entered the Hundred Beast Mountain, the dark stamp had always prevailed, never having been repelled.

Yet this time, it had been deflected.

“What a powerful treasure!” The woman in black fixed her gaze on the incense burner in Dugu Nian’s hand, the source of the power that had just repelled her dark stamp.

Of course, they couldn’t possibly know that this wasn’t the full power of the incense burner. If fully unleashed, it could threaten even those at the Spirit Vein level.

Because Dugu Nian wasn’t powerful enough, despite Dugu Ruoxu’s protection, being in the Hundred Beast Mountain remained very dangerous.

For his granddaughter’s survival, Dugu Fengyun had no choice but to entrust this family treasure to Dugu Nian.

“Who else dares to make a move? Come and test the power of my treasure!” Dugu Nian declared, glaring at Dream Falling Flower in the distance, then looking to Dugu Ruoxu.

Dugu Ruoxu’s eyebrows knotted, and he stayed silent, showing no intention of making a move.

Dream Falling Flower also stood at a distance, silently observing.

It seemed that, because of the power of the incense burner in Dugu Nian’s hand, both Dugu Ruoxu and Dream Falling Flower were wary, unwilling to act rashly.

“Will you hurt your own family for an outsider?” Dugu Ruoxu asked Dugu Nian.

Dugu Nian frowned slightly, “To me, Fang Lin is not an outsider.”

At her words, warmth surged in Fang Lin’s heart.

Dugu Ruoxu grunted dismissively, “The Family Head gave you this treasure not for you to attack your own family, do you understand?”

Dugu Nian retorted, “Grandpa gave me this treasure to protect myself, and those whom I care about.”

Dugu Ruoxu laughed, casting a dismissive look at Fang Lin, “So you’re just going to hide behind a woman?”

Fang Lin shrugged, “Since I can’t beat any of you, all I can do is hide.”

At Fang Lin’s words, the members of the Dugu Family were both angry and helpless. They couldn’t do anything about Fang Lin. Dugu Nian was adamant about protecting him. How could they completely turn against Dugu Nian and get rid of him too?

They absolutely couldn’t!

Dugu Ruoxu took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, “Fine, considering Nian’s protection of you, I’ll let you go this time.”

Hearing this, Dugu Nian also relaxed a bit, although she still kept her sharp gaze on Dream Falling Flower.

The hostility she harbored toward the woman was even more prominent.

Dream Falling Flower responded with a light smile, “It seems that I can’t take Fang Lin to meet the Crown Prince today.”

With that, she promptly turned to leave.

Her departure wasn’t due to fear of Dugu Nian. Of course, she did have some reservations about the incense burner. However, Dream Falling Flower also had her own trump card. If unleashed, it could likely rival the burner.

But the situation wasn’t so simple, now wasn’t the right time to take action.

Dream Falling Flower had her own plans. She wasn’t a true confidant of Crown Prince Zhou Yishui and wouldn’t sincerely work for him. By leaving Fang Lin, she was leaving trouble for Zhou Yishui.

Upon Dream Falling Flower’s departure, there was a collective sigh of relief from Fang Lin, Dugu Nian, and Steward Shen.

However, the duo from the Western Guarding Palace found themselves in an awkward position.

They had been eager to kill Fang Lin, but now with Dugu Nian and her powerful incense burner present, they couldn’t lay a hand on him.

“Dugu Ruoxu, how about we join forces and kill Fang Lin together?” suggested the woman in black to Dugu Ruoxu.

Dugu Ruoxu glanced at the two from the Western Guarding Palace and shook his head, “If you want to take action, go ahead. I won’t stop you, but I won’t assist you either.”

On hearing this, the woman in black was visibly annoyed. Her face fell, and her male companion’s expression was even more ferocious.

“Fang Lin, you can’t escape,” the woman in black threatened ominously.

Fang Lin chuckled, “Here I am standing in front of you, dare you make a move?”

With clenched teeth, the woman in black retrieved her dark stamp, then withdrew with the young man.

Of course, they hadn’t truly left. Whether it was Dream Falling Flower or the duo from the Western Guarding Palace, they had only temporarily retreated, hiding in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity.

Fang Lin was well aware of this. They wouldn’t let him go so easily, and would find an opportunity to eliminate him.

“Now you may leave.” Dugu Ruoxu said coldly.

Fang Lin smiled, “That’s precisely my intention.”

Dugu Nian suddenly turned to Fang Lin, “Let me come with you.”

“No!” Dugu Ruoxu immediately objected.

Fang Lin was also surprised that Dugu Nian wasn’t choosing to stay with her own family and instead wanted to leave with him. This was beyond his expectations.

“I have made up my mind,” Dugu Nian said calmly, disregarding Dugu Ruoxu’s objection.

Fang Lin was somewhat conflicted. He wasn’t keen on taking Dugu Nian as she had limited abilities and might be a burden. But considering her definitive stance, it didn’t seem right to refuse her.

Besides, the incense burner she had was incredibly potent. If used properly, it could insure greater safety in the Hundred Beast Mountain.

Fang Lin was torn, unsure about what to do.

Steward Shen glanced at Fang Lin, then at the resolute Dugu Nian. He could see that Dugu Nian had special feelings for Fang Lin.

“I may let him go, but you must remain in my line of sight, as commanded by the family elders. I won’t let you out of my sight,” Dugu Ruoxu insisted.

Dugu Nian promptly held up her incense burner, prepared to attack Dugu Ruoxu and the others.

Dugu Ruoxu was furious. If Dugu Nian wasn’t his cousin, he would’ve killed her by now.

“How about this – let Fang Lin accompany us?” Dugu Ruoxu proposed, his gaze fixed on Fang Lin.

“I don’t want to go anywhere with you guys,” Fang Lin replied with a smirk.

In the end, Dugu Ruoxu relented and agreed to let Dugu Nian accompany Fang Lin.

Of course, he warned Fang Lin repeatedly not to have any ulterior motives or ideas about Dugu Nian.

“We’re just letting them go?” The group behind Dugu Ruoxu were evidently displeased.

Dugu Ruoxu maintained a cold expression, “They can’t get far.”