The Extreme Alchemist of the Mighty Cauldron

Chapter 1574: Chapter 1672: A Minor Incident at the City Gate

“So this is Tang Capital.” Fang Lin stood outside the capital, looking up at this historically magnificent city, and couldn’t help but exclaim.

Fang Lin had never been to Tang Capital, and even within Tang Country, he had only visited once.

Thinking about it, he had never set foot in any of the Upper Three Countries, completely unfamiliar with the unique charms of these three distinct nations.

Compared to the strictness of Qin Capital, and the rough and bold character of Yuan Capital, Tang Capital had a bit more charm, and somewhat less depth. Even without entering the city, he could feel the prosperity inside.

“Country bumpkin.” Some martial artists entering the city passed by Fang Lin and, hearing his exclamation and seeing him looking up, couldn’t help but scoff.

Fang Lin didn’t mind; it was indeed his first time entering the city as a rustic, and a few scoffs didn’t hurt anyone.

At that moment, Fang Lin also walked towards the city gate.

Due to the upcoming competition between two major Alchemy Tao forces in Tang Capital, the city gates were under strict martial law, and everyone entering or leaving was carefully inspected to prevent any disturbances during the competition.

Seven years ago, the Taoist Sect’s Pill Pulsar and the Pill Alliance held an alchemy competition in Flat Sea City, which resulted in an attack by the three sect, and a major battle erupted starting from Flat Sea City.

With such a lesson learned, Tang Country would enhance inspections and defense in and around the city whenever any major events were held.

Especially in a vital place like Tang Capital, not only did it have a large population, but many important figures from Tang Country were also present. If anything went wrong, the consequences were unimaginable.

Tang Capital had eight city gates, which were normally open, but during this critical period, four gates were closed, leaving only four open.

As a result, the flow of people at these four gates was quite large, almost continuously bustling from day till dusk.

And by midnight, all four gates would also be closed, with no one, whether inside or outside the city, allowed to enter or exit. Anyone attempting to intrude would be executed on the spot.

Even if you had no intention of intruding, if you were found near the city gate, the city guards would treat you as an invader and execute you on the spot without a place to appeal.

These days, several so-called dignitaries relying on their status tried to enter Tang Capital during the night curfew; they nearly ended up like hedgehogs from the arrow shots, having to honestly wait for the gates to reopen during the day.

Although Fang Lin had received an invitation, he was not aware that it allowed him direct entry into the city without queuing like ordinary people.

At this time, Fang Lin, just like the ordinary martial artists, lined up in a long queue, waiting to be checked for entry.

When it was finally Fang Lin’s turn after more than an hour, just as he approached for the Tang Country soldiers to inspect him, a group of people strode over from a diagonal direction, led by an elder dressed in a black robe, his demeanor stern without anger, followed by four young men and women.

The soldiers guarding the gate, experienced and long stationed at the gate, recognized the importance of the arriving party immediately. They promptly turned away from Fang Lin without a glance, rushing to greet the group in black.

Fang Lin looked helpless, but there was nothing he could do but wait where he stood.

If this had been Qin Capital or Yuan Capital, Fang Lin would not have had such patience and temperament, and would have barged in brashly.

However, he had no grievances with Tang Country. When Qin Emperor and Yuan Emperor allied with the Western Moon King and Hidden Kill Hall to besiege the Sky Swallowing Palace, Tang Emperor did not participate.

Moreover, it is said that Tang Emperor has a good relationship with the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, and with this in mind, Fang Lin wouldn’t act recklessly within the territory of Tang Capital. Regardless, showing respect to Tang Emperor is also a sign of paying respect to Great Sage Equal to Heaven.

The black-clothed old man strode forward, giving a cold glance at the guard, and handed over an invitation.

The guard cautiously received the invitation, and upon seeing the content, his face showed even more respect: “So it’s Master Liang from Heng Long Mountain, I have long admired your great name.”

The black-clothed old man nodded and said, “I don’t need to be checked, having my four disciples checked will be sufficient.”

The guard, who was in his forties, showed a troubled look, “Master Liang, His Majesty has commanded that even guests with invitations need not line up, but regardless of the number of people, everyone must be inspected upon entering the city. This is by the Emperor’s decree, we are just following the rules, and we hope that Master Liang does not trouble us, the small folks.”

The black-clothed old man frowned, but he did not become angry. Although he was a big figure in a powerful faction, he still dared not to act recklessly in a place like Tang Capital.

With his status, there was indeed no need for him to quarrel with a mere city guard.

“Alright then, just follow the rules,” said the black-clothed old man indifferently.

“Thank you for your understanding, Master Liang. Rest assured, we will ensure that you and your disciples will enter the city quickly and without delay,” the guard said nodding and bowing, leading the group of the black-clothed old man and others towards the city gate.

The black-clothed old man was alright, his expression normal, but the four young men and women following him were full of pride, their faces exuding arrogance, clearly accustomed to being haughty in their daily lives.

Fang Lin observed the conversation between the guard and the black-clothed old man and only then realized that showing an invitation would allow one to enter the city directly without queuing, and he couldn’t help but smile wryly, having wasted over an hour in line even though he also had two invitations.

Right away, Fang Lin stepped forward, preparing to show his invitation to the guard.

But as he just took a few steps forward, a young woman behind the black-clothed old man frowned heavily, her face full of disgust.

“Get lost!” The young woman spoke directly and scolded, clearly treating Fang Lin as an ordinary martial artist.

The guard quickly made signals with his eyes to Fang Lin, and scolded, “What are you doing? Move back, it’s not your turn yet.”

Fang Lin glanced at the young woman but didn’t take it to heart.

“Where did this insolent troublemaker come from? Is my junior sister someone you can just look at?” The young woman’s senior brother was not pleased, and threw a slap directly towards Fang Lin.

However, the slap didn’t land on Fang Lin’s face, but directly hit the young woman’s face instead.

With a loud smack, everyone around was stunned.

The young woman was also stunned, not expecting the slap to land on her own face.

Fang Lin passed by the young woman and the young man with a smile, stepping directly in front of the black-clothed old man.

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