Han Yu glanced at Li Mei.
She motioned toward the stone. "Place your palm on it. Pour a small amount of spirit qi into the stone and then remain still. The stone will react to your affinity."
Han Yu nodded, stepping forward.
He stood before the monolith, took a slow breath, and then pressed his palm against its cool, smooth surface. For a moment, nothing happened. Then he released a thin stream of Spirit Qi into the stone.
The change was immediate.
The interior of the stone began to glow, faint at first… then brighter.
A vibrant green light burst forth from its core, swirling in calm, spiral motions. The light was warm and earthy, dancing like the leaves in a spring breeze.
Li Mei exhaled softly. "Wood elemental affinity," she said, nodding in approval. "Good. It's not Fire, but this is actually very suitable for alchemy. You'll have a natural advantage when it comes to understanding herb resonance and pill balancing."
