For many apprentices, even after searching the Moonlit Forest for three to five days, they might not find even ten mushrooms. It was an exhausting and time-consuming task.
Only First-Class Apprentices frequently took on this mission—mainly because it was one of the few ways they could earn mana stones while remaining relatively safe.
Hutson continued reviewing Sleeping Mushroom research notes.
These rare fungi typically grew 20 to 30 centimeters beneath the surface.
Experienced gatherers relied on intuition and environmental clues to determine whether an area was suitable for them. Only then would they carefully dig into the soil to check for mushrooms.
However, even the most skilled gatherers had a low success rate—it was a laborious process that demanded patience and precision.
Hutson thought for a moment.
"Maybe AI chip can help."
Given the low risk and potential reward, this mission seemed perfect for him.
