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Corruption had formed inside the Waterstone Treasure Cauldron. Li Xian's Double Pupils saw through it and easily discerned the situation. Shi Yufei, meanwhile, had learned an "Ear Technique" that allowed him to distinguish objects by sound. He lightly tapped the cauldron's body, listened to the echo, and understood the situation. The two descended the steps.

Lush vegetation layered the surroundings, while water mist blurred the air. The heavy rain had only just stopped, washing the grass verdant and the trees emerald, stripping away every trace of dust. Shi Yufei employed a unique martial art and said softly, "Find the disciple who carried water for you earlier. Tell him not to breathe a word. The matter of the treasure cauldron's corruption must be concealed from both elders and disciples. If word gets out, panic may arise, and there would be no benefit in it."

Only Li Xian could hear those words clearly.

Li Xian looked around and said in a low voice, "From what I have heard, every year around the third and fourth months, when the grass and trees are green and fragrant, the Waterstone Treasure Cauldron is at its most vigorous. Quite a few elders return one after another to fire up their cauldrons. I fear we cannot hide this for long."

Shi Yufei nodded. "Indeed. The Waterstone Treasure Cauldron is formed from the essence of water, wood, and stone. As the years and seasons change, it absorbs nourishment and sustains itself, much like the plants of the mountains. It flourishes in spring, grows luxuriant in summer, withers in autumn, and lies silent in winter. An ordinary treasure cauldron must endure days of unceasing blazing fire. After Essence Food is successfully produced, the cauldron itself suffers damage. To avoid shortening its lifespan, it must be left unused for more