Chapter 954: Endless Flame (2)
This strange silver-white space was likely still part of the subterranean world beneath the Endless Flame volcano, except the magma had been forcibly expelled by the power of the Sword Immortal, creating a habitable, human-friendly zone.
It was ten thousand meters tall, and its horizontal width followed the original natural span of the mountain’s hollowed-out interior. Just as expected, a man-made cave residence was carved into the rocky mountain wall. It was a familiar layout with three rooms and a hall. There were stone beds, and there were stone chairs in the rooms.
Near the entrance, in the open area, stood a withered ancient tree. Its bark was grayish-white, and its twisted branches bare and lifeless. It seemed completely devoid of vitality, yet, at the crown of the tree, a single half-petrified leaf remained.
The surface of the leaf appeared solid, but a faint verdant hue shimmered within, its veins clearly visible. It possessed a beauty reminiscent of fine art. Beneath the tree stood a stone table.
The table had a teapot and two teacups. Both the teapot and the cups had been carved from stone. Their appearance was simple and rustic, with a soft reddish tone and no decorative patterns.
Given their previous experience, there was no doubt in anyone’s mind, this teapot was certainly a treasure. Li Xiaofei picked up the teapot and opened the lid. A faint, refreshing fragrance drifted out. Li Xiaofei felt his spirit clear and his body lighten with just one breath, as if he were about to ascend into immortality.
A true treasure indeed. He leaned closer for a better look and gave the pot a gentle shake. The sound of water sloshing came from within.
“There’s tea inside,” he said, turning to Zhu Zhixun and the others. “It must have been steeped for decades by now. Anyone want to give it a try?”
“I’ll go first.” Xiong Gang raised his hand immediately.
Li Xiaofei poured out a cup of tea. The tea was amber-colored, crystal-clear, and radiant. Without hesitation, Xiong Gang drank it down in one gulp. Then, with a heavy thud, he collapsed on the spot. His eyes shut tight, and he made no sound.
“What the hell?” Li Xiaofei jumped in alarm.
Is the tea poisoned?