"At most, we can identify what kind of effect it has, but we can't identify whether it is a magic artifact for maintaining the formation. It's like identifying a kitchen knife. At most, we can identify its sharpness and sturdiness, but we can't identify whether it is used to cut vegetables or fruit. 'What it is used for' is not its inherent attribute. The most effective way to confirm is to destroy it and see if the world will change."

"Isn't this the same as using detonation to test whether a bomb will explode?"

Tang Ping felt rather helpless, and then said, "I have seen its second effect. There is a three-legged turtle carrying a cauldron in the temple. It is practically invulnerable to swords and spears. But how can a human use it? This thing is heavy and big. You can't carry it in battle, can you?"

Uncle Jiang did not answer. He took out a spirit-summoning talisman from his pocket and flicked it towards the mouth of the cauldron.

The talisman fell into the cauldron and instantly ignited with a ghostly blue flame. As the flame rose, a faint earthy yellow halo emanated from the Nine Provinces Cauldron. He said, "Try infusing it with spiritual power."

Tang Ping followed the instructions and channeled his spiritual power into the cauldron. The earthy yellow halo suddenly expanded, forming a circular halo with a diameter of five zhang, enveloping the entire hall. A hazy halo appeared on his body.

Without hesitation, Tang Ping swung his knife at his own arm, but the light blocked the attack, and he wasn't even hurt.

At this moment, Uncle Jiang reached out and touched the body of the cauldron, and a hazy halo appeared on his body. However, once he stepped out of the halo's range, the halo disappeared.

"So that's how it works. Touching the Nine Provinces Cauldron grants 'indestructible' protection, but it only works within the aura's range. Once you leave, the protection is lost." Tang Ping frowned. "This thing doesn't seem to be able to distinguish between friend and foe. Even enemies can gain protection by touching the cauldron."

“All the magical artifacts of psionicists are like this; they have no ability to distinguish friend from foe unless they are made into their natal magical artifacts.”

Tang Ping understood what the other party meant. In actual combat, the Nine Provinces Cauldron could only be effective if it was given to Yu Shujiang. However, he had no particular attachment to this magic weapon and readily agreed, "Then let's give it to Shujiang. With this magic weapon protecting her, she won't have her arm cut off like last time."

Uncle Jiang glanced at Tang Ping a few times, a satisfied expression on his face, and nodded, saying, "Consider this your betrothal gift. Pick a date, and you and Shu Jiang will officially establish your relationship."

Tang Ping wanted to say that she and Yu Shujiang were already boyfriend and girlfriend, but she immediately realized what the other person meant and exclaimed in astonishment, "This, this is too early! Although she became a college student through special admission, she is actually not yet eighteen years old and is not even considered an adult in the law."

"The law only governs marriage, not engagement. In rural areas, it is not uncommon for people to get engaged at the age of sixteen."

“That’s true, but is it necessary to be in such a hurry?” Tang Ping quickly added, “It’s not that I don’t want to take responsibility, and I have no complaints about Shu Jiang.”

"As a father, I always hope that my child can get what he wants, but if the world is destroyed, no wish can be fulfilled."

Uncle Jiang turned his back and said slowly, "Don't seek old ties in the empty mountains; the true meaning lies where the smoke curls. Floating clouds easily disperse beyond the stars, and flowing water is hard to scoop up before the bronze cauldron."

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