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…”

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

do you have

they didn’t have the ingredients he 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 was pressed for time as he had only ten days. No, to be precise, less

specific herb—the Century Lotus. We don’t have

overjoyed. With just one herb

his staff to gather 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

quietly. After all, it would take some time to gather all of the ingredients

it would take some

stock of the Century Lotus; no one in Irieson would have it either. After all, the Century Lotus is incredibly rare, and

“Mr. Elliott, can I trouble you to ask someone you know if there are any auctions that have the Century Lotus

understood that Timothy mentioning the auction meant that he had some

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

perfect opportunity for Timothy to establish a favorable relationship with Thomas, he would naturally do as he asked. Moreover, the Elliott Family frequently dealt with major auction houses in Irieson after generations

they planned to auction it next week, but I spoke

communicate 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

first place, and he didn’t mind as long as the Century Lotus was available. Besides, he was not worried about money either.

“There just so happens to be a listing we’re eyeing

“That would be

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