He drew closer. A careful look revealed that even the purple flowers across from the Lanyin Herb had withered, though not as severely.
He was certain the herbs had been healthy and vibrant at noon. How could they have become like this in a single afternoon? He stooped and picked up a stalk of the Lanyin Herb to inspect it. It was as if every drop of moisture had been wrung from it, leaving it limp and brittle. He touched the ground; the soil
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