Wu Tian pointed at the bronze cauldron from afar. At once, with a WHOOSH, the cauldron lifted into the air and floated over to him.
"That’s incredible," Xia Qian’s eyes lit up. Her grandfather, Xiao Liang, had said Wu Tian might be an Innate expert, and now she thoroughly believed it. Xiao Liang, however, was now doubting if Wu Tian was *merely* an Innate expert. Even past masters at that level, like Du Xinwu and Huo Yuanjia, could never have accomplished such a feat.
"Now, watch again." Wu Tian pointed once more, sending a stream of Spiritual Power into the bronze cauldron. Xia Qian and Xiao Liang looked at the ordinary-looking, cobweb-covered cauldron, and their expressions changed dramatically.
"How can this be?" Xiao Liang managed to maintain his composure, but Xia Qian couldn’t help but exclaim in shock.
The bronze cauldron before them was cracking apart. As the outer layer shattered, its true form was revealed from within. The body of the vessel was a magnificent, imposing black, engraved with the Four Great Ferocious Beasts: Chaos, Qiongqi, Taowu, and Taotie. It was truly extraordinary, exuding a powerful and unparalleled aura.
"This cauldron must date back to before the Spring and Autumn Warring States period," Wu Tian mused. "It has been ownerless and unused since the day it was forged. Since it never had a master, there’s no question of it losing its vitality from a master’s death. I am simply restoring it to its original form and allowing it to reappear in the Mortal Realm."
Hearing this, Xiao Liang and Xia Qian were filled with silent awe, marveling at Wu Tian’s superb methods.
The cauldron’s material was not bronze, but Xia Qian couldn’t identify what it was. Even the widely knowledgeable Xiao Liang was at a loss.
"So the bronze was just a shell," Xiao Liang said, taking a deep breath. "But the one who disguised it was incredibly clever. They dressed it in a layer of bronze so seamlessly that no one could see through the facade." He couldn’t see through it, but Wu Tian could. Xiao Liang had to concede defeat. He had always prided himself on his discerning eye, but compared to Wu Tian, he was clearly a step below.
Wu Tian gave the Four Fiends Cauldron another look, growing more pleased the longer he observed it. Although it was a far cry from the Great Black Magic Cauldron he possessed in the Immortal Emperor Realm, finding such a treasure in this mundane world was a rare fortune.
He then turned to Xiao Liang. "I’ll take this cauldron. Name your price."
His three jade stones were still in Xiao Liang’s car. At this moment, he was feeling quite wealthy and confident.
"Since Mr. Wu has taken a liking to it, why talk about money?" Xiao Liang said with a smile. "Besides, as they say, a fine sword is for a hero. To me, this cauldron is merely a collectible. For you, it might be something more."
In Xiao Liang’s eyes, giving away this mysterious cauldron to win over an expert like Wu Tian was a trade that left him the clear winner.
"Grandpa is right," Xia Qian added with a smile. Her smile was exquisitely beautiful, beyond any worldly description. The title of "goddess" was one she truly deserved.
"Alright," Wu Tian nodded. "In the future, I will give you each two Elixirs of Immortality."
Elixirs of Immortality? Xiao Liang and Xia Qian were stunned. Was such a thing really possible? But when they looked into Wu Tian’s eyes, they saw a gaze that transcended the mundane world. It was so clear and pure, as if a divine being had spoken, filling Xiao Liang’s heart with both shock and delight. He started to believe that Elixirs of Immortality might truly exist. To trade a cauldron for a century of life—even if it just meant living to one hundred and forty—was more than worth it. He secretly thought it was a wonderful surprise.
If Wu Tian knew what Xiao Liang was thinking, he would probably cough up blood. My elixirs can only let someone live to one hundred and forty? This Emperor might as well just go and bash his head against a wall.
"Mr. Wu, is there anything else you need?" Xiao Liang asked immediately.
"Medicinal herbs," Wu Tian said slowly after a moment of thought.
"That’s easily arranged," Xiao Liang replied at once. "Just tell me or Xia Qian what you need. With our resources, it shouldn’t be difficult to procure them."
"Grandpa’s right," Xia Qian said with a smile. "I can set up a pharmaceutical company and offer high prices to acquire them. I’m confident we can get whatever medicinal herbs you need."


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