Astron couldn't help but shake his head with a small sigh. "I guess you're right, Senior," he replied, his voice calm and composed. "But can you blame me for doubting it? Starbloom Essence as a 'daily use' herb isn't exactly something most people would believe."
Maya crossed her arms and gave him a triumphant smirk. "Humph, Junior. When have I ever lied to you? You should know by now that I'm always serious about these things." She tilted her chin up slightly, clearly pleased with herself.
Astron couldn't argue with that. Maya was many things—enthusiastic, powerful, and at times, a bit airheaded—but she wasn't one to lie, especially about something like this. Still, the absurdity of it all made it hard to process. He'd grown accustomed to the rarities of the cultivation world, but the casualness with which she regarded such powerful ingredients was almost unreal.
