As soon as Li Lin stepped into the secret chamber, a wave of scorching heat washed over him. The interior was plain and entirely undecorated, resembling nothing more than a natural cave.
The most eye-catching feature was a human-sized tripod in the center. The fire beneath it burned incessantly with raging intensity; given that it was not formed by an Array, it was undoubtedly earthly fire.
Beside it stood a stone table laden with a wide variety of items: ores, spiritual materials, bamboo slips, molds, utensils, jade cups, tweezers, hammers, and a *jian* whip-mace, among others. There was also a large vat filled with a yellowish liquid.
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