The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 617: Chapter 617: The Crown Prince Appears

Dugu Ruoxu has arrived!

All the people present turned their eyes to Ruoxu and his entourage, even figures like Chi Yunxiao and Mei Yingxue, all revealing a hint of fear.

Dugu Ruoxu also noticed these two extraordinary talents, his brows furrowed slightly as he obviously felt somewhat surprised.

Dugu Ruoxu’s appearance immediately upset the balance that originally existed here.

The royal family members were quite pleased to see someone from the Dugu Family appear since the Dugu Family and the royal family have a good relationship and are close; Dugu Ruoxu and Crown Prince Zhou Yishui were friends.

Immediately, the royal family members saw the winds change and directly went to greet Dugu Ruoxu.

Dugu Ruoxu was slightly perfunctory and the royals tactfully did not say much, quietly aligning with Dugu’s side.

“Dugu Ruoxu,” Chi Yunxiao eyed Dugu Ruoxu and started speaking, his eyes revealing a hint of exceptional colors.

“Chi Yunxiao,” Dugu Ruoxu likewise responded, expressionless, appearing very cold.

Everyone knew that Chi Yunxiao and Dugu Ruoxu did not get along well, the two men had a grudge due to an incident in the past.

Obviously, when enemies meet, they always seem to start arguing.

“Gentlemen, calm down and don’t startle the ancient scorpion inside,” Mei Yingxue spoke with a soft voice, trying to dissuade the two men.

At her words, Dugu Ruoxu immediately opened his Spirit Eye to look at the depth of the ancient battlefield and immediately saw the Unfading Flower of Seven Spirits rooted in the crevices of the stones guarded by a Three-tailed Scorpion.

Upon seeing the Unfading Flower of Seven Spirits, Dugu Ruoxu’s expression immediately underwent a One Transformation, revealing a hint of desire.

However, he also noted that the Three-tailed Scorpion, although appearing to be on its last leg, was extremely powerful and not something they could easily handle.

“When the flower blooms, it’s time to make a move,” Dugu Ruoxu muttered to himself. This Unfading Flower of Seven Spirits was a Sacred Medicine, and if it even were Crown Prince Zhou Yishui who’d come, he would still struggle for it, and certainly wouldn’t allow others to lay their hands on it.

Time passed slowly. A few more people arrived from the Royal Court and joined the people already present.

Of course, martial artists from other powers also found their way here in twos and threes. Some were attracted by the aura of the Sacred Medicine, while others had gotten wind of the news about the Sacred Medicine.

In a short time, the area outside the ancient battlefield was teeming with people, with at least a hundred people congregating, all with their eyes on the Unfading Flower of Seven Spirits inside the ancient battlefield.

Even amongst these people, the weaker ones knew very well that with their strength it was almost impossible to acquire the Unfading Flower of Seven Spirits, yet they still held on to a bit of hope.

Who knew, if they were lucky enough, they might just get it?

Even if they didn’t obtain the Unfading Flower of Seven Spirits, there must be other opportunities within this ancient battlefield. At that time, if they searched carefully, they might get something else.

However, there were some who knew that they weren’t strong enough and decided to stay here. Probably, they wouldn’t be able to get anything and might even lose their lives. Therefore, after observing the dual for a while, they decided to retreat, though not too far. They seemed to have given up on competing for the Unfading Flower of Seven Spirits.

Half a day later, more people from a major power arrived; it was a party from the Five Elements Sect.

What was surprising was that the Undefeatable Naughty Boy from the Five Elements Sect was not amongst these people.

Even so, there were quite a few people from the Five Elements Sect — as many as a dozen or more —a substantial group compared to the other forces present.

Place’s like the Heavenly Fragrance Valley and the Shenxiao Sect only had a few people remaining.

The people from the Five Elements Sect arrived and saw Dugu Ruoxu, Chi Yunxiao and Mei Yingxue.

At this moment, the people from the Five Elements Sect secretly cursed Wang Erdan in their hearts, wondering where this fellow had run off to. If Wang Erdan was here, they would not have to be so wary of Mei Yingxue and Chi Yunxiao.

But at this point, without the Undefeatable Naughty Boy, the Five Elements Sect doesn’t have a powerful figure who can match up against the likes of Mei Yingxue and Chi Yunxiao, and therefore are at a disadvantage.

“Where’s that guy? Why isn’t he with you all?” Mei Yingxue asked the group from the Five Elements Sect, her face showing a hint of curiosity.

One of the middle-aged men from the Five Elements Sect looked unhappy, “He’ll be here soon.”

At his words, the various factions all had different reactions. Some were skeptical, some scorned, and some expressed fear.

Mei Yingxue nodded her head, not asking anymore; it was unclear whether she believed him or did not.

Dugu Ruoxu’s mouth curled into a slight smile, showing he did not believe what the middle-aged man had said.

Chi Yunxiao, however, furrowed his brows, perhaps considering something.

The Five Elements Sect’s people knew their place. Without someone who could hold the fort, they refrained from moving too far forward, not wanting to become a target.

With the passage of time, the breath of the Unfading Flower of Seven Spirits grew more solid, appearing as though it was about to bloom at any moment.

The sense of impending death on the Three-tailed Scorpion also thickened, it had little life left. It was holding on till the end, waiting for the Unfading Flower of Seven Spirits to bloom.

Everyone found it strange; as a matter of fact, as such a rare and precious Sacred Medicine was maturing, almost everyone was here except for the Crown Prince Zhou Yishui. Why didn’t he show up?

It’s not just that Zhou Yishui didn’t appear, but even his followers were nowhere to be seen. This was very unusual.

Don’t tell me… the Crown Prince is not interested in the Unfading Flower of Seven Spirits?

That seemed unlikely. Even spiritual realm experts would fall into a frenzy upon hearing news of the Sacred Medicine. How could a person like the Crown Prince not be interested in the Sacred Medicine?

Members of the royal family were anxious. Although they could stand on the Dugu family’s side and receive Dugu Ruoxu’s protection.

However, after all, Dugu Ruoxu also had ambitions. When it was time to fight, he certainly wouldn’t care about the people of the royal court.

The imperial sons of the royal court had already secretly decided: if the Crown Prince really did not show up, then they – the imperial children – would join forces to vie for the Unfading Flower of Seven Spirits.

There was suddenly a commotion: “The Crown Prince has arrived!”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

“Finally, he’s here… but something seems off.”

“Where are the Crown Prince’s men? Who are these people following him?”

“That man seems to be… Dugu Nian.”

“And the one walking in the back? Isn’t that Fang Lin from the Pill Alliance?”

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As a series of exclamations rose, everyone turned their eyes in one direction.

Prince Zhou Yishui had arrived, dressed in his royal robes, a face like jade, steady and confident, as if everything was within his control.

This was indeed Crown Prince Zhou Yishui, but behind Zhou Yishui, there were three people he did not expect. It was Fang Lin and his group.

This scene surprised everyone. Where did the Crown Prince’s followers go? Why were these three following him?

Regardless of Mei Yingxue, Chi Yunxiao or Dugu Ruoxu, everyone was surprised and in the case of Dugu Ruoxu, even shocked.

The last thing Dugu Ruoxu expected was that Fang Lin, Dugu Nian and the others would team up with the Crown Prince, what on earth was happening?