Water burbled within the ancient bronze cauldron.
Clear, whitish light rippled across the bottom of the cauldron, reflecting a pool of jade-colored water.
Jiang Yang looked invigorated. His sect possessed a text called "The Secret Manual of Plumbing the Water Palace's Mysteries," an account written by an ancient immortal official of the Water Palace that specifically documented all manner of heaven and earth spirit water.
Matching its appearance against the descriptions, he soon found the corresponding entry and said in understanding:
"Moving like a burbling stream, still as a clear pool, clear and white in hue, wholly like jade—this is [jade-washing valley water]."
"This water excels at nurturing. All things benefit from being held within it, like rain gestating in clouds or a fetus in the womb. It greatly benefits Pill refinement and ranks among the finest spirit waters for that purpose. Its supporting properties also make it one of the spirit waters most coveted by water-method Pill refiners."
Having identified it in moments, Jiang Yang did not hesitate further. He slapped one hand against the great cauldron, and a resonant clang rang out.
The cauldron trembled lightly, its waters rippling. A clear stream immediately shot from its mouth, taking on the forms of a Horseshoe Crab and an Ao Fish in midair.
It seemed to possess intelligence and was exceedingly nimble. The instant it escaped the cauldron's mouth, it flicked its tail and tried to flee.
But how could Jiang Yang let it go? He raised his hand and tapped, dispersing its manifested forms. With a tinkling sound, it reverted to its original state, and Jiang Yang took out the stone box he had prepared beforehand, filling it to the brim.
The stone box snapped shut, its seams fitting so tightly that not a single gap remained. Still uneasy,