The Double ( or More ?) Life of The Fake Heiress

Chapter 138
If the initial concoction was meant to fine-tune the body's functions, then the
addition of aged. sandalwood’s soothing qualities would perfectly enhance the
characteristics of each ingredient, minimizing any side effects. However, this
approach was rather old school. Its complexity required a pharmacist's keen
judgment and precise blending, and since the recipes and methods had been lost
to time, hardly anyone practiced it anymore.
The man only knew of it because his family had been steeped in the traditions of
alternative medicine for generations. It seemed that this young lady must have a
real sage of medicine in her family.
The man composed himself and spoke with added politeness, “I have a friend
who deals in spices. He's got sandalwood, and his shop isn't too far from here.
Let me give you his card. You might find what you need there.”
Had it not been for the presence of someone in the back room, he would have
been tempted to escort the young lady himself. Competent herbal specialists
were hard to come by, let alone those versed in ancient remedies.
Quickly, the middle-aged man packaged the herbs and found the business card,
handing both to Mirabella.
“Thanks a bunch, mister,” said Mirabella, taking the items and getting ready to
leave.
As she headed for the door, the man hesitated, and then called out to her, “You
know, I don't have Greatheart Ginseng, but I do have some other gingsengs...”
Mirabella stopped in her tracks, turning slightly, and said in a calm voice, “No
need. Although the efficacy might not be much different, precision is key in
medicine. A slight difference could lead to a huge discrepancy.”
After saying that, she pushed the door open and left.
The middle-aged man stood there, stunned. His mind was a whirl until an older
man emerged from the back room, snapping him back to reality. “Ethan, what are
you daydreaming about? Lock the front door, will you?” the elder chided.
Ethan replied as he moved to the door, “Sir, there was a young lady here to buy
herbs, and her prescription was quite unique.”
The older man, disinterested, pulled out a worn book from a drawer and asked
casually, “Oh? What did she get?”
Ethan recounted the herbs Mirabella had requested and added, “I told her we
were out of Greatheart Ginseng. She didn’t want another batch either and then
asked about aged sandalwood...”
The old man’s expression showed a flicker of surprise, but he glanced towards
the back room. and cut Ethan off, “Enough, we'll talk later.” Then, he disappeared
into the back room with his
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belongings. Ethan hummed in acknowledgment, locked the door, and followed
him.
Inside, the scent of sandalwood was more potent than outside, clearly emanating
from within these walls.
James lounged in a mahogany chair, idly toying with the incense utensils on a
small table beside him, appearing nonchalant yet somehow too pale.
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The elder gave a wry smile, shaking
his head, and then handed over the
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old book to Wyatt. “This tome is
handed down from the previous
generation. It holds some potential
solutions, but even if I am able to
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concoct the remedy, there's no
saying how effective it would be or if
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