Motivating His Disciples

"An alchemy cauldron?"

Upon hearing Gu He's words, Liu Ling froze slightly, hesitation appearing on his face.

Although the cauldron in his possession could not compare to Gu He's Crimson Snake Cauldron, it was far superior to ordinary alchemy cauldrons.

He had only managed to obtain it with great difficulty by mobilizing his clan's resources.

He truly could not bear to give it to his newly arrived junior sister.

Liu Ling came from the Liu Clan of the imperial capital. Though the Liu Clan could not compare to the three great top-tier clans—

There were still Dou Ling experts within the clan.

After Liu Ling became Gu He's disciple, with this additional status, even the three great clans had to show the Liu Clan some respect. This further strengthened the Liu Clan's influence.

"What, you can't bear to part with a lousy alchemy cauldron?"

Seeing Liu Ling's troubled expression, Gu He said with some displeasure.

"No, it's not that..."

Seeing that his teacher was somewhat angry, Liu Ling hurriedly explained, "Teacher, this cauldron suits me very well. How about... in a few days, I'll return to the clan and pick one out for Junior Sister."

"It suits you very well, does it?"

"Then keep using it yourself."

Gu He did not force the matter. He said casually, "I had originally planned to give you the Crimson Snake Cauldron next month. Since you already have a suitable cauldron, forget it."

The Crimson Snake Cauldron?

Give it to me?

Upon hearing Gu He's words, Liu Ling's expression changed.

Naturally, he had seen Gu He's Crimson Snake Cauldron. It was a four-port cauldron, and he had coveted it for a long time.

But the Gu He of the past had treasured the Crimson Snake Cauldron dearly.

Even when Liu Ling had wanted to