Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Great Damage to Reputation

Chapter 189: Chapter 189: Great Damage to Reputation

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Fang Lin and Dugu Nian left the yard they had been confined in for so long. The first thing Dugu Nian did after leaving was rail against the people of the Pill Sect.

Yes, rail is the right word to use. Anyone who crossed her path, even the elders of the Pill Sect, did not escape the harsh words from Dugu Nian.

Dugu Nian was filled with pent-up anger. It was intolerable to be detained without cause for such a time.

Furthermore, she was the proud young lady of the Dugu Family. Aside from being previously humiliated by Fang Lin, when had she ever suffered such treatment?

When Dugu Nian cursed, she did it without regard for her own image, spewing out words like a street brawler without any decency.

The entire Pill Sect, from top to bottom, was subjected to her public shaming — everyone except for Gu Daofeng, who narrowly avoided her wrath due to his absence in the Pill Sect hall.

Fang Lin didn’t stop her. In fact, he was also furious, and he didn’t blame the twenty-one disciples of the Pill Sect who had accused him, as they were reluctantly forced.

However, he was filled with anger towards Gu Daofeng, the main culprit in this injustice. Although he couldn’t confront him now, having Dugu Nian vent their frustrations was cathartic.

After all, nothing would happen to Dugu Nian for her outbursts. Everyone in the Pill Sect was helpless against her.

After regaining their freedom, the Pill Sect could hear the sound of Dugu Nian cursing by herself at the Pill Array daily.

Members of the Pill Sect would detour around Dugu Nian, fearing they would become the next targets of her fiery temper.

The atmosphere at the Pill Sect became extremely abnormal after Fang Lin’s incident, greatly affecting Gu Daofeng’s reputation.

It was clear to everyone that this whole plot was Gu Daofeng’s attempt to strike

against Fang Lin, which tell apart in the final moments ot success. Moreover, Gu Daofeng lost his loyal follower, Liu Zhizhou, marking this event as a significant failure for him.

Gu Daofeng was very clear that Han Yinyue had begun to feel disgruntled towards him. This displeasure was evident in her attitude and actions during the Pill Sect hall assembly, where she advised Gu Daofeng to restrain himself from going overboard.

Han Yinyue had only punished Liu Zhizhou, but the warning was apparent. If Gu Daofeng failed to understand this, then his role as the Master of the Pill Sect was in vain.

Through this incident, all members of the Pill Sect came to understand the frightening influence of Han Yinyue, revealing the actual ruler of the Purple Mist Sect.

Whether it was Gu Daofeng, Xing Tianxiao of the Martial Sect, or other elders, they were all components of the Purple Mist Sect.

The true ruler of the Purple Mist Sect was of the Han lineage.

Although Gu Daofeng was unwilling to let go, he had no other choice. He was very aware of the consequences of completely breaking ties with the Han Family.

Although Gu Daofeng had some power in the Purple Mist Sect, those forces standing behind him would most likely abandon him immediately if he chose to oppose the Han Family.

Even though Sect Master Han Luoyun had designated authority to Gu Daofeng and Xing Tianxiao, it didn’t mean that Han Luoyun had lost control over the Purple Mist Sect.

If Han Luoyun expressed a wish, he could immediately regain control of the entire Purple Mist Sect, solidifying the sect’s unity and leaving it impervious to outside influence.

The reason for this was simple: the ultimate power of the Purple Mist Sect remained within the grasp of the Han Family.

Furthermore, Sect Master Han Luoyun was one of the top powerhouses in Qian Country.

Han Yinyue, the eldest daughter of Han Luoyun, was his proxy in the Purple Mist Sect. Even though Han Yinyue had no cultivation power, the strength she commanded could easily sway the entire Purple Mist Sect.

After this incident, many of the Pill Sect elders had significant complaints and observations about Gu Daofeng. Apart from the group that was originally loyal to Gu Daofeng, a considerable number of elders expressed disappointment in him.

How could someone capable of repressing talented individuals and driven by jealousy be fit to lead the Pill Sect? Was the future of the sect secure under his rule?

Indeed, Gu Daofeng was undoubtedly competent and bold; he dealt a significant blow to the Ten-thousand Medicine Sect that resulted in great loss for it and huge gains for the Pill Sect.

However, he lacked magnanimity when dealing with talented individuals within the sect.

Gu Daofeng did not wish, nor would he allow the emergence of other talents in the Pill Sect who could threaten his position.

Because of this attitude, many of the Pill Sect elders began to harbour resentment towards Gu Daofeng. Although they were yet to confront him in public, Gu Daofeng could clearly feel that his control over the Pill Sect had significantly weakened.

Having lost an elder and suffering a decrease in prestige without being able to do anything about Fang Lin infuriated Gu Daofeng. In his rage, he chose to seclude himself and temporarily stop handling matters of the Pill Sect.

However, some speculated that Gu Daofeng seclusion might be a tactic to avoid the current public scorn given that things at the Pill Sect were not favourable for him.

The matters of the Pill Sect were temporarily managed by Yan Zhengfeng and two other veteran elders.

Returning to Fang Lin, after regaining his freedom, he began to expand his yard.

As a medium-level disciple, he was entitled to enhance his accommodations. His yard was now more than double its original size, accommodating more medicinal herbs and two ancient trees that were over a hundred years old.

Transplanting these ancient trees was not easy—excessive handling could damage their thick and extensive root systems, making it hard for them to adapt to the new environment.

After sorting out miscellaneous matters, Fang Lin started to contemplate his position in the Pill Sect.

Without a doubt, there was now a clear rift between him and Gu Daofeng. Since Fang Lin had managed to dodge the bullet this time, Gu Daofeng was unlikely to let things slide. It was anyone’s guess what schemes he might hatch to harm him in the future.

Fang Lin profoundly understood the helplessness Ouyang Jing felt previously, which led him to the Pill Alliance and a gradual disconnection from the Pill Sect.

Ouyang Jing was Ouyang Jing, and Fang Lin was Fang Lin. Despite their similar circumstances, they had different choices.

Fang Lin could naturally choose the same path as Ouyang Jing, joining the Pill Alliance and leaving the Pill Sect.

But for now, Fang Lin would not consider it. Firstly, the political waters of the Pill Alliance ran deeper than those of the Pill Sect and moreover, it was home to the despised Poison Pill Masters.

Secondly, Fang Lin was not willing to be chased away—he was not one to give up easily. If Gu Daofeng wanted to put pressure on him, then he would rise to the challenge and let him see who would have the last laugh.

Moreover, Fang Lin had also gradually recognised his advantage—the silent support of the Han Family.

Perhaps it would be more accurate to say the support of Han Yinyue. Fang Lin was not sure about the mysterious Sect Master’s attitude towards him..