Clusters of small, jade-like beads clung tightly to the stems of the algae, shimmering faintly under the light. But within those bead-like sacs, vague shapes stirred—round, eye-like spheres that writhed in a disturbing rhythm, as though staring back from beneath their translucent shells.
Weihao leaned closer, curiosity flickering in his eyes. He picked up a steel pipe he had found earlier and stretched out his hand to prod one.
Before he could touch it, Nanzhi stopped him.
"Wait." Her voice was calm, but her eyes had narrowed. A faint glow shimmered before her as a prompt appeared.
[Parasitic Vine Algae · Tier 2]
[Leaves and nodes secrete protective liquid with paralyzing, burning, and other effects. Effective against Tier 2 creatures and below.]
Nanzhi's brows furrowed. Though both she and Weihao possessed physiques above Tier 2, she dared not act recklessly. Her gaze shifted to the rim of the steel container, where the algae had brushed against it.
