Lone Sword Ventures

In the remote mountains, far removed from the bustling world of cultivation, young Xiao Yong leads a life of simplicity, gathering herbs on perilous cliffs and trading tales of the mystical with his master. His mundane life, however, takes a dramatic turn when he stumbles upon an ancient Suppression Cauldron. This cauldron, brimming with sarcasm and mystery, offers Xiao a cryptic cultivation method.  Despite his initial resistance, the lure of untapped power tempts him to dabble in the arcane arts.
During one of his herb gathering expeditions, Xiao discovers two peculiar fruits, each radiating an enigmatic energy. One bears the shadow of what he thinks is a snake, while the other displays a bird. Little does he know, the fruits are more than they seem, holding secrets that could shake the very foundation of his world.
As Xiao navigates the challenges of his new reality, he grapples with dilemmas of trust, power, and destiny.  Should he consume the mysterious fruits and embrace the path to cultivation?  
Can he trust the caustic cauldron spirit, whose motivations remain veiled?  And most importantly, what are the true identities of the mystic fruits, and what destiny do they hold for Xiao and those he cherishes?