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…”
being extremely pricey, and even a single herb would cost an arm and a leg. What does Thomas need all these expensive herbs for? Has someone fallen ill? No, that can’t be. The Elliotts are
do you have these
he had more time, he could perhaps gather the required herbs by offering a substantial sum, but he was pressed for time as he had only ten days. No, to be precise, less than ten days
lack one specific herb—the Century Lotus. We don’t have it
enough for Thomas to be overjoyed. With just one herb
reminded him that Thomas’ status as
After all, it would take some time
enjoying his tea, Thomas waited quietly. After all, it would take some time to gather all of the ingredients
would have it either. After all, the Century Lotus is incredibly rare, and even the seventy-year and eighty-year varieties are difficult to obtain. However, if you
Thomas was immediately disappointed. “Mr. Elliott, can I trouble you to ask someone you know if
mentioning the auction meant that he had
“Sure, I’m glad I’m helpful, Mr.
naturally do as he asked. Moreover, the Elliott Family frequently dealt with major auction houses in Irieson after
has the Century Lotus. At first, they planned to auction it next week,
the goods privately to the Elliott Family, but
He never held any hope for a private transaction in the first place, and he didn’t mind as long as the Century Lotus was available.
replied, “There just so happens to be a listing we’re eyeing at Miles Auction House,
ceded, “That would be nice. Thank you,
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