The swamp mist had grown thinner by the time they circled back to the glowing bloom.
The herb pulsed faintly as if it breathed, its petals opening to the murky air and reflecting soft silver streaks across the water's surface. Arden crouched before it, eyes narrowing as the system flashed alive.
[Rare Herb Detected]
Name: Moonveil Blossom
Location: Swamp Veil Hollow
Effect: Can be processed into an elixir. Greatly increases aether cultivation speed during meditation, reducing time needed to cross realm thresholds.]
Arden reached forward, steady, guiding his energy into his fingers as he plucked the bloom free. The swamp seemed to sigh as the glow dimmed, the stem releasing easily into his hand. He stored it carefully, sliding it into a crystal case where its light shimmered like a quiet star.
Behind him, Rael whistled. "That's a fancy flower. So, what's it do? Just pretty lights, or can it actually help us?"
