According to the man, the small cauldron in the Tan family's possession was a furnace used for alchemy. In the cultivation world, there is a profession called alchemist. As the name suggests, an alchemist specializes in refining pills, which is roughly equivalent to the profession of doctor.

However, alchemists are far more capable than doctors. The pills they refine can not only cure diseases, but some pills can also break through cultivation bottlenecks, allowing cultivators to advance further.

However, becoming an alchemist is not a profession you can simply choose. Just like being a doctor, you need to have at least studied this subject before you can save lives.

The profession of alchemy is not as simple as just having studied it. Without great talent, it is very difficult for you to succeed.

In addition, when alchemists take on apprentices, they also need to see if you have talent. If you don't have talent, I'm sorry, I won't take you on as an apprentice.

Therefore, in the cultivation world, alchemists are a rare and highly respected profession.

This has resulted in alchemists having a very high status in the cultivation world, especially those outstanding alchemists, who are revered by thousands.

For an alchemist to successfully refine a batch of pills, the medicinal materials, the refining tools, and the alchemist's skill level are all indispensable.

It's like a master chef cooking a dish. You say your cooking skills are superb, but damn it, I'll give you a pile of shit and you're going to cook it into a delicious and tasty dish.

Therefore, a good alchemist also needs good alchemy equipment. And since there are relatively few alchemists to begin with, good equipment is naturally scarce.

If a good alchemy tool comes along, alchemists will fight tooth and nail to get it, because a good alchemy tool can increase the success rate and quality of the elixir.

Therefore, those excellent alchemists all have their own signature tools, which is what makes them so skilled in alchemy.

This time, the small cauldron from the Tan family was a tool for alchemy, which is why these cultivators were scrambling to obtain it. They wanted to present the cauldron as a gift to the alchemist, hoping to make the alchemist owe them a favor.

"Was it rumored that the Tan family's small cauldron was a tool for alchemy?" Liu Xiaoyuan asked.

There's no smoke without fire; someone must be spreading this rumor.

The man shook his head and said, "I don't know about that. I only know that the Tan family's small cauldron is a tool for alchemy, so I rushed over here."

Another guy who doesn't know the source of the information. Damn it, you guys don't even know the source of the information, yet you come here to snatch this little cauldron. Are you out of your mind?

"You don't even know who leaked the news, yet you foolishly came to the Tan family looking for Xiao Ding. Are you sick in the head?" Liu Xiaoyuan asked.

The man said, "This is your mentality of 'better to kill three thousand innocent people than let one guilty person go free.' If the Tan family's small cauldron really is an alchemy tool, then we'll make a profit. If not, at most it will just be a waste of a little time."

Wow! It's really true. This deal isn't a loss; at most, it's just a waste of time. If it's true, we'll make a fortune.

This is much more cost-effective than buying lottery tickets. If you don't win the lottery, you'll just waste your money.

"Alright, I've told you everything I need to say. Just give me a quick death." The man was quite sensible; he knew Liu Xiaoyuan wouldn't let him off the hook, so he didn't beg for mercy, only asking Liu Xiaoyuan to give him a quick death.

Liu Xiaoyuan said, "Alright, since you're so honest, I'll give you a quick death."

After saying that, Liu Xiaoyuan killed the man with a single sword stroke, sending him to meet the King of Hell.

After dealing with the man, Liu Xiaoyuan flew up to the mountaintop and used his divine sense to search for Tan Lingshan's whereabouts. After searching, he finally found Tan Lingshan's location.

Liu Xiaoyuan immediately flew over and rescued Tan Lingshan from a large tree. After being rescued by Liu Xiaoyuan, Tan Lingshan immediately threw herself into his arms and burst into tears.

After Liu Xiaoyuan comforted her for a while, Tan Lingshan finally stopped crying.

"Alright, it's all over, let's go back," Liu Xiaoyuan said to Tan Lingshan.

Tan Lingshan said to Liu Xiaoyuan, "Will you carry me on your back?"

Hmm? Faced with Tan Lingshan's request, Liu Xiaoyuan was somewhat inclined to refuse, because he immediately recalled the time in Beijing when he carried Zhao Chuchu on his back. Damn, carrying a beautiful girl on your back was an extremely agonizing experience, and most importantly, this girl wasn't his girlfriend.

If this girl were my girlfriend, damn it, once we got back to the room, I'd immediately implement my policy of "punishing you on the spot."

So, when Liu Xiaoyuan was about to refuse Tan Lingshan's request, Tan Lingshan continued, "Okay, my legs are too weak to walk."

Well, since Tan Lingshan has said so, Liu Xiaoyuan has no choice but to reluctantly agree.

“Okay, come on up.” Liu Xiaoyuan bent over and said to Tan Lingshan, gesturing for her to climb onto his back.

Tan Lingshan slowly lay down on Liu Xiaoyuan's back, and Liu Xiaoyuan immediately felt two soft mounds pressing against his back, which felt so comfortable.

"Is it done yet?" Liu Xiaoyuan asked.

Tan Lingshan, who was lying on Liu Xiaoyuan's back, whispered, "Okay, you can go now."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaoyuan immediately used both hands to support Tan Lingshan's buttocks and said, "Are you holding me properly? I'm leaving."

Tan Lingshan wrapped her two delicate hands around Liu Xiaoyuan's neck, holding him tightly as if afraid he would fly away.

"Hey, Miss Tan, are you trying to kill me?" Tan Lingshan's arms were tightly wrapped around his neck, making it hard for him to breathe.

Hearing Liu Xiaoyuan's words, Tan Lingshan loosened her grip a little, and Liu Xiaoyuan finally felt a bit better.

Because the path was downhill and very uneven, Tan Lingshan's breasts inevitably rubbed against Liu Xiaoyuan's back as they descended, causing Liu Xiaoyuan considerable discomfort.

"Damn it, this is killing me," Liu Xiaoyuan thought to himself as he carried Tan Lingshan on his back.

Liu Xiaoyuan was uncomfortable, and Tan Lingshan on his back was uncomfortable too. With this, Tan Lingshan felt her face burning, and her heart was pounding. She was so shy.

After reaching the foot of the mountain, Liu Xiaoyuan said to Tan Lingshan, "Now it's flat, come down, I'll help you walk."

Tan Lingshan rested her head on Liu Xiaoyuan's shoulder and said, "My legs are still weak, so please keep carrying me, okay?"

Liu Xiaoyuan wasn't stupid; he understood Tan Lingshan's little scheme from her tone and meaning.

Liu Xiaoyuan knew that Tan Lingshan probably had feelings for him.

Sigh! Having too many suitors can be a real nuisance!

(End of this chapter)