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…”

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 now close with the Peralta Family and the Mortons as they’re all Thomas’ friends, and I haven’t heard of anyone who’s close with Thomas coming down with a serious

do you have

a failure. If 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,

have them, but we lack one specific herb—the Century Lotus. We don’t have it in stock, but

simple fact was enough for Thomas to be overjoyed. With just one herb missing, the difficulty of gathering all the necessary ingredients had decreased

father had reminded him that Thomas’ status as an esteemed guest of the Elliott Family was never to be forgotten, and they always had to serve him with utmost care. Thomas was not someone who liked

his tea, Thomas waited quietly. After all, it would take some time to gather all

would take some time

thought, Timothy suggested, “Mr. Clifford, 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 are difficult to obtain. However, if you absolutely need it, it is not entirely impossible to get your hands on it. It would just require some

to ask someone you know if there are any auctions that have the Century Lotus on their list

Timothy mentioning the auction

waved his hands. “Sure, I’m glad I’m helpful, Mr. Clifford. Please wait a moment while

to establish a favorable relationship with Thomas, he would naturally do as he asked. Moreover, the Elliott Family frequently

At first, they planned to auction it

as he spoke. He had tried his best to communicate with the auctioneers, hoping that they would sell the goods privately to the Elliott Family, but he had been

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

replied, “There just so happens to be a listing we’re eyeing at Miles Auction

would be nice. Thank you, Mr.

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