Thomas was not someone who liked to trouble others, especially for a small matter like this.
At 5.00PM, he had scoured all of the pharmacies in Irieson, but he was still unable to acquire all of the ingredients he needed.
“There’s no choice. I have to go to the Elliotts,” he mumbled under his breath, driving straight toward the Elliott Family’s pharmacy.
“Mr. Clifford?”
As soon as he stepped through the door, Timothy’s voice sounded. Rose was not around today, so her father was in charge of managing the store.
Without beating around the bush, Thomas said, “I’m here to get some ingredients.”
“All right. What do you need?” Timothy inquired solemnly.
Thomas headed to the counter and asked for a piece of paper, where he wrote the names of the herbs he needed as well as the amount.
When Timothy picked up the sheet of paper and took a look, he jolted in surprise at what was written.
“Rhodiola rosea, Century Lotus…”
Has someone fallen ill? No, that can’t be. The Elliotts are now close with the Peralta Family and the Mortons as they’re all Thomas’ friends, and I haven’t heard of
you
needed, his plan to tone up his body would practically be a failure. If he had more time, he could perhaps gather the required herbs by offering a substantial sum, but he
specific herb—the Century Lotus. We don’t have it in stock, but we have sufficient
Thomas to be overjoyed. With just one
the herbs Thomas requested, while he personally escorted Thomas to the second floor and offered him a cup of their best tea. His father had reminded him that Thomas’ status as an esteemed guest of the Elliott Family was
would take some time to gather
all, it would take some time to gather all of
to be frank, it’s not just us that are out of stock of the Century Lotus; no one in Irieson would have it either. After all, the Century Lotus is incredibly rare, and even the seventy-year and eighty-year varieties
someone you know if there are any auctions
to ask him as he understood that Timothy mentioning the
his hands. “Sure, I’m glad I’m helpful, Mr. Clifford.
naturally do as he asked. Moreover, the Elliott Family frequently dealt with major auction houses in Irieson
to auction it next week, but I
with the auctioneers, hoping that they would sell the goods privately to the Elliott Family, but he had been rejected in an instant. After all, a rare and precious treasure like the Century Lotus could
hope for a private transaction in the first place, and he didn’t mind as long as the Century Lotus was available. Besides, he was not worried about money either. “It’s fine. May I
a listing we’re eyeing at Miles
be nice. Thank you, Mr.
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