Hestlin was a place in the wizarding world particularly rich in herbs.
Hestlin was also an enormous mountain range, where one could encounter many magical creatures that usually went unseen.
Thunderbirds, flamingos, Tusky Earth Dragons, and the like could all be found here.
The fur and blood of these magical creatures, when combined with certain special herbs, could be used to produce all kinds of extraordinary potions.
Katelyle had stayed here for some time during his travels.
"Kate, what herb is this? Have you seen it before?" Snape looked curiously at the entirely white plant before him. Amid its blooming petals sat a white fruit resembling a head, while its roots, stems, and branches were covered in thorns.
It was a plant Snape had never seen before, but one thing was certain—it was definitely an herb.
At his words, Katelyle walked over. Seeing the white plant, he smiled and said, "This plant is called Ghost Lotus. It is an herb compared to a messenger from hell."
"It is extremely valuable, and also extremely rare."
"Moreover, according to an old solitary volume I once read, only one Ghost Lotus can exist within a hundred-mile radius. Their growth conditions are also exceptionally demanding."
This time, while Katelyle and Snape were researching potions, they had found themselves short on certain special herbs. Thus, the two had come here together to gather herbs and work toward a breakthrough.
By now, they had already spent two days and one night here together.
Hestlin's abundant resources had brought the pair tremendous gains.
And this Ghost Lotus before them was undoubtedly one of their greatest harvests.
"Our luck is good, Severus."
Katelyle stepped forward, carefully dug up the Ghost Lotus, and placed it into a container.
Then Katelyle took out a suitcase, set it on the ground,