Chapter 145: Starting Alchemy

"The Imperial Family's methods are indeed very powerful. I almost fell for it. But I thought of you, so I gave up halfway. You are the most important person in my heart. I cannot voluntarily give my first time to another woman." Xiao Yan touched Xun Er's little face and said seriously.

"Then how far did you go?" Hearing Xiao Yan say she was the most important, Xun Er was immediately overjoyed.

"Cough cough! We went..." Xiao Yan coughed twice embarrassedly, leaned to Xun Er's ear, and whispered.

"Ah! Brother Xiao Yan, how could you be like this!" Hearing Xiao Yan's account, Xun Er was instantly blushing.

"I have endured for a long time for your sake. Whether it was Yao Ye or Xiao Yi Xian, I held back. You must compensate me!" Xiao Yan smiled wickedly.

"Then how does Brother Xiao Yan want to be compensated!" Xun Er's little face was burning.

"Does Teacher know the origin of this medicine cauldron?" Xiao Yan said happily.

"Stop preparing, let's eat together!" Xiao Yan hugged Xiao Yi Xian from behind and said softly.

Under Xiao Yan's soothing, Hei Yu finally relaxed, but still looked at Yao Lao with some guard.

"Teacher, do you recognize this medicine cauldron?" Xiao Yan pointed to a huge medicine cauldron in the center of the cave and asked.

"No..." Xun Er covered her face in shame and shouted.

"Even if you want to run, I will find you!" Xiao Yan hugged Xiao Yi Xian, kissed her forehead, and said with a smile.

"Teacher, do you know what kind of magical beast Hei Yu is?" Xiao Yan looked at Yao Lao and asked.

Looking at the food on the table, Xiao Yan felt a mix of emotions. These two girls were more sensible than the other, making Xiao Yan shed a few tears.

When Xiao Yan broke through to Dou Zhe, he also took a Gathering Qi Pill.

Xiao Yan felt that the atmosphere was a bit wrong. He then remembered that Yao Lao's feelings were also very complicated, and he also had a few confidantes with whom he had love-hate entanglements.

Taking out the prepared medicinal materials from his storage ring, Xiao Yan prepared to start alchemy.

"I'm not sure. Hei Yu seems to have evolved from some kind of Tier 6 magical beast, but it had a congenital deficiency, so it could never hatch. However, after being constantly nourished by your Yang Fire, it regained its vitality, which is why it successfully hatched." After observing Hei Yu for a long time, Yao Lao said slowly.

"Hmm! You have reached the Dou Shi level now, so refining Tier 4 pills is completely fine!" After Xiao Yan entered the cave, Yao Lao turned into a ball of white light and floated out of the ring.

Who knew that after hearing this, Yao Lao fell into silence.

"It is a cauldron formed by the natural hatching of the earth, possessing rich earth power. It is called the Heart of the Earth. In terms of hardness, it ranks first among all medicine cauldrons," Yao Lao said slowly.

Xiao Yan reached out, and a ball of white flame appeared in his palm. Xiao Yan sent the flame into the medicine cauldron, and after controlling the flame temperature with his soul perception, he threw the Ink Leaf Lotus needed for refining the Gathering Qi Pill into the flame.

When Nalan Yanran went to the Xiao family to break off the engagement, the compensation she gave was a Gathering Qi Pill, which in the original work shocked everyone.

After all, men are creatures who like to steal a taste; everything tastes better when stolen. If Xiao Xun Er kept stopping Xiao Yan, it would only have the opposite effect.

"Then what about its potential?" Xiao Yan asked. After all, Hei Yu is only a Tier 3 magical beast now. Although Tier 3 is not low, once Xiao Yan's strength improves, Hei Yu's use will not be great.

"Taking advantage of me again! Hurry up and eat!" Xiao Yi Xian said with a blushing face.

"Hmm, Xun Er is still young! I won't eat you! But..." Xiao Yan leaned to Xun Er's ear and whispered.

Hearing the sound, Hei Yu immediately flew over from afar. Seeing Xiao Yan, a look of surprise appeared in its eyes.

Seeing Yao Lao, Hei Yu sensed that Yao Lao was a great threat to it and looked at him with full vigilance.

Now, after a year, Xiao Yan is going to refine this kind of pill himself.

"Isn't this because I was afraid you wouldn't have enough to eat?" Xiao Yi Xian said with a smile.

"You are really lucky! I didn't expect you to actually hatch that magical beast egg." Yao Lao turned into a ball of white light and floated out of the ring.

"I'll take you along when I do Exotic Fire body tempering in the future!" Hearing that Hei Yu had infinite potential, Xiao Yan was overjoyed.

Xiao Yan smiled, let go of Xiao Yi Xian, and sat down to eat.

The Tier 4 pill Xiao Yan is going to refine this time is called the Gathering Qi Pill.

"Is this a reward for my hard work this year?" A smile curled at the corner of Xiao Yan's mouth.

As for the Gathering Qi Pill, Xiao Yan could be said to have a very deep impression of it.

"I thought you would leave directly!" Seeing Xiao Yi Xian in this state, Xiao Yan felt a bit heartbroken.

"Why? Are you disappointed that I didn't leave? You took advantage of me and don't want to take responsibility?" Xiao Yi Xian broke free from Xiao Yan's embrace, put her hands on her hips, and feigned anger.

Xiao Yan leaped up, rode directly onto Hei Yu's back, and laughed loudly: "Take off!"

After the meal, Xiao Yan went directly to the cave to refine pills. After all, having received so many benefits, he naturally had to work harder, otherwise, he would be sorry for the two girls' efforts.

"I really didn't expect you to be able to obtain such a good medicine cauldron." Yao Lao stroked his beard and said with a smile.

Xiao Yan looked around and looked up at the sky, but didn't find any space fluctuations, so he felt relieved. Then, the wings on his back vibrated, and he flew toward the back mountain. Flying to the back mountain, Xiao Yan whistled to summon Hei Yu.

"Kid, not bad! You didn't have a fire in your backyard!" Yao Lao teased in Xiao Yan's heart.

Being able to come over so early was naturally Xun Er's instruction. Xun Er knew that Xiao Yan must be thinking of Xiao Yi Xian, so instead of letting Xiao Yan go secretly, it was better to let him go openly.

The next morning, Xiao Yan opened the door and walked out. He breathed in the fresh air and felt refreshed, and his mood was great.

"Hmph! I've followed you for the rest of my life, don't even think about making me leave!" Xiao Yi Xian snorted lightly.

"Hei Yu, don't be afraid, this is my teacher, he won't hurt you!" Xiao Yan stroked Hei Yu's feathers and comforted it softly.

Xiao Yan went to the small valley to see Xiao Yi Xian, and secondly, to improve his alchemy to Tier 4 as soon as possible.

"Hehe, just based on the current bloodline strength, growing to Tier 7 is not a problem. If you continue to use Exotic Fire to help it improve, it will have infinite potential in the future!" Yao Lao said with a smile.

Xiao Yan guessed that this Heart of the Earth was also famous on the medicine cauldron list, but regardless of whether it was or not, as long as it was hard enough, it would do.

"Teacher, this is love! You don't understand!" Xiao Yan said with a deep face.

Hei Yu carried Xiao Yan toward that hidden small valley.

"Teacher, my alchemy level is already close to the peak of Tier 3. As long as I refine a Tier 4 pill, I will be able to advance to Tier 4. Please keep an eye on me later." Xiao Yan smiled and changed the subject.

Xun Er made a gesture to run, but was hugged by Xiao Yan, who then flicked his finger to extinguish the lamp.

"Heart of the Earth? This name sounds pretty good too!" Xiao Yan muttered to himself.

Yesterday, I don't know what happened, but Xun Er gave Xiao Yan many rewards, so many that Xiao Yan felt a bit incredible. Except for the last step, Xun Er complied with everything Xiao Yan wanted, which really let Xiao Yan have a good time.

After Xiao Yan arrived at the small valley, he let Hei Yu go play by itself and went straight to the small grass shed. He saw a woman in white still busy in the kitchen.

"Uh... you know, I didn't mean that!" Xiao Yan scratched his head and smiled helplessly.

However, Xun Er left early before dawn. Although their relationship was known to everyone, they were not married yet, so they still had to avoid suspicion.

Respected book friends,

On the occasion of this lively Spring Festival, I want to send you my deepest blessings. May your home be filled with the rich flavor of the New Year, and may the bright lights reflect smiles of reunion. When the New Year's bell rings, may it bring good luck and full blessings.

In the new year, may your days be as enthusiastic as firecrackers, your life as red and prosperous as spring couplets, and your career like lanterns, hung high to illuminate the direction forward. May your body be as strong as an ox, your wisdom as sharp as a rat, your vitality as lively as a rabbit, your wealth as grand as a dragon, your happiness as smooth as a snake, your strength as powerful as a horse, your harmony as gentle as a sheep, your progress as agile as a monkey, your harvest as abundant as a chicken, your loyalty as steadfast as a dog, and your luck as fortunate as a pig. May every day be full of joy and satisfaction.

Let us raise our glasses together to draw a perfect period for the past year and cheer for the start of the new year. No matter where you are, if there is love in your heart, it is home. Happy Spring Festival to everyone, may your family be happy, may you be healthy, and may everything go as you wish!

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