If Xu Fan were still awake, he would realize that among the shadows standing beside him, most are his acquaintances: there's Elder Mu, Elder Yi, the old man from the library, and another elderly man with white hair.

The four old men all gaze at Xu Fan, as if evaluating a rare treasure.

The one who just slapped Lin Hong was Song Ling'er, standing beside Elder Yi.

When Song Ling'er sought out Elder Yi for help, he was sound asleep, immovable even by thunder. Just as Song Ling'er was growing increasingly anxious, Elder Yi abruptly opened his eyes, sent a message, and then rushed with Song Ling'er to Xu Fan's side.

Although Song Ling'er didn't know why Elder Yi was holding back, she heard Lin Hong and the others' conversation clearly. Even Elder Yi slightly furrowed his brow as he looked in Lin Hong's direction.

Finally, as Lin Hong was about to attack Xu Fan, several figures hurriedly arrived at the base, and Elder Yi revealed himself with Song Ling'er.

By this time, Song Ling'er was already seething with anger; Xu Fan's uncertain life or death made her extremely furious with Lin Hong. In front of everyone, she slapped Lin Hong across the face.

Slap!

The sound of the slap rang clearly in the ears, Lin Hong held her cheek, standing dazed in place, looking at the four elders in front of her. Clearly, Lin Hong wanted Elder Yi and the others to give her justice.

However, the four elders did not shift their gaze from Xu Fan's body. Only Elder Yi gave Lin Hong a slight glance before quickly turning away, as if he hadn't seen anything at all.

Boom!

Endless fury swallowed Lin Hong's reason. Today, Lin Hong truly suffered endless agitation; not only was she slapped by Xu Fan, but later betrayed by companions, and now slapped by Song Ling'er in public.

Xu Fan is tolerable, but what is Song Ling'er? Just like Xu Fan, a low-status person without identity or background! And such a person dared to slap her, Lin Hong, again and again?

"Elder Yi, esteemed elders, please uphold justice for the disciple!"

Lin Hong looked at Song Ling'er with immense resentment and bowed respectfully to the four elders.

The four old men seemed to be communicating something with their eyes, as if preparing to take Xu Fan away, but they noticed Lin Hong stepping forward.

The four old men looked at Lin Hong simultaneously and furrowed their brows. Compared to Lin Hong, Xu Fan was clearly more important at this moment. Even if Lin Hong were to die, the four old men would not shift their gaze from Xu Fan.

However, Lin Hong was after all a disciple of the Elixir Pharmacy, and in front of the crowd, Elder Mu gave Elder Yi a meaningful look, then took Xu Fan and the other two elders and left quickly. Elder Yi suppressed his dissatisfaction with Lin Hong and stayed behind.

"What kind of justice do you want me to uphold for you?"

When Xu Fan initiated the divine sense attack, Elder Yi was the first to notice something was wrong. The four had not yet come to a conclusion, and Elder Yi had to stay and deal with Lin Hong, so his voice clearly carried some displeasure.

With determination flashing in her eyes, Lin Hong stood before Elder Yi, speaking with a tearful tone, "Elder Yi, that Xu Fan committed violence against us inside the Alchemy Pavilion, and Elder Yu merely argued with him a bit but was knocked down by Xu Fan, his life uncertain!"

"And this Song Ling'er is Xu Fan's accomplice! Please, Elder Yi, uphold justice for us and Elder Yu!"

For some reason, as Elder Yi looked at the teary Lin Hong, he felt an urge to slap her face.

Elder Yi, being aware of the entire conflict between Lin Hong and Xu Fan, understood clearly that Lin Hong was vengeful and petty by nature. Yet, she was excessively vicious, intending to kill Xu Fan when the opportunity arose!

Such a person truly has a heart like a snake and scorpion!

However, since this was in front of everyone, and with Elder Yi being an elder of the Elixir Pharmacy, it would not look good to directly expel Lin Hong.

As Elder Yi hesitated, Song Ling'er raised her hand once more and slapped Lin Hong's face again.

Slap, slap, slap!

This time, Song Ling'er did not stop but continued to slap Lin Hong's face again and again.

This scene left everyone stunned; their impressions of Song Ling'er quietly began to change.

The usual obedient and patient Song Ling'er was gone. Watching her slap Lin Hong repeatedly, everyone felt an inexplicable satisfaction.

Unbeknownst to her, Lin Hong had managed to offend everyone completely. Now, as Lin Hong covered her face and screamed in a collapse, the eyes of the crowd looking at Lin Hong were filled with cold indifference and dislike.

"Enough, Ling'er, stop slapping her."

Seeing that Lin Hong was almost driven mad, Elder Yi finally pulled Song Ling'er back.

"Cough cough, everything that happened today is a crucial secret of the Elixir Pharmacy. No one is permitted to mention this to anyone! Otherwise, you will be expelled and directly eliminated!"

After giving everyone a cold glance, Elder Yi hurriedly left with Song Ling'er toward Xu Fan's direction, leaving a crowd of dumbfounded people behind.

Xu Fan caused an uproar at the Elixir Pharmacy, not only slapping Lin Hong and others, but also pushing Elder Yu into the wall, leaving his life in question. And yet, Elder Yi merely classified it as an important secret?

Furthermore, Song Ling'er slapped Lin Hong in front of Elder Yi, but he didn't even utter a word to scold Song Ling'er. What on earth happened to cause Elder Yi to show such attitude?

And what was with those old men? Did Xu Fan's affair alarm the higher-ups of the base?

All eyes were on Elder Yi's departure, full of confusion, while only Lin Hong continued to scream like mad.

Slap!

Li Dao suddenly slapped his own forehead, "Oh right, hurry and save Elder Yu!"

"Yes, yes! Find healing elixirs quickly!"

"Everyone, lend a hand!"

Li Dao's words snapped the crowd out of their stupor, and they all rushed toward Elder Yu, lifted him, and quickly disappeared into the Alchemy Pavilion, leaving the seemingly deranged Lin Hong alone.

After an indeterminate amount of time, Lin Hong finally quieted down, her venomous eyes glinting with a light that chilled the heart.

"Xu Fan, Song Ling'er, everyone! I, Lin Hong, will make you all regret it forever!"

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