A small boat made of Bamboo Wood Ants drifted slowly across the lake. At that moment, the clouds parted in the sky, and the mist over the lake dispersed.
Spring's warm sunlight shone upon Li Ye, seated at the bow, as though it had gilded him in a layer of golden light.
He slowly said, "You should know about Mystic Water Dragons. They gradually alter the environment of the waters they inhabit, producing some Mystic Water within them.
"Long-term consumption of spirit plants or spirit beasts grown or raised with this Mystic Water can heighten a cultivator's perception of water spiritual power.
"Unfortunately, this spiritual power is still far too stimulating for mortals. Many seniors have experimented with it, but ultimately gave up.
"However, I discovered that Yam-Dragons possess the same effect, and are even better than pure Mystic Water.
"Added to the fact that these fishermen have lived beside the lake for generations and come into greater contact with water, perhaps in time, they truly may gain some special abilities."
By this point, Zhou Qiumai already understood Li Ye's meaning. A glint flashed in his eyes.
"Th-this... is this really something you can tell me? Shouldn't it be a secret?"
—Slowly altering mortals' constitutions was something many people were doing. Many sects had even listed it as one of their foremost priorities.
But the actual testing sites were kept under strict secrecy. After all, most mortal towns were not open to outsiders.
At this moment, Zhou Qiumai even felt somewhat apprehensive.
Li Ye looked at him and said casually, "I researched this on my own. It has not stood the test of time, and I do not know what the outcome will be.
"The only thing I know is that these Yam-Dragons are beneficial to them. But exactly how