A Mortal’s Medicinal Elixirs

Chapter 23 A Dryad Manifests From the Spruce Tree After Receiving

Prayers

was only after that that Walter saw the body on the ground. “What happened?” he asked gravely

With that Gwendolyn recounted the event. “If it weren’t for William, we’d take his place instead, and you’d be killed too”

Twill deal with this. You guys don’t get yourselves involved anymore,” said Walter grimly before turning to William I shall leave Gwen in your care, Mr. Barrett. You two will leave tonight. I will tell her to come back on this is all over”

William could tell the severity of the situation from Walter’s expression and tone, but because he was an

itsider, he couldn’t ask too many questions either. “Alright, we’ll leave right away.”

Is there something I don’t know about, Grandpa?” Gwendolyn asked with worry. “I’m not leaving. I want to

here.

“No.” Walter smiled. Tm just worried you’ll be in danger again when another assassin comes. Don’t worry. Your grandpa’s a Qi State master now. No assassin will be able to kill me. Now, off you go. I’ll keep you updated”

Gwendolyn couldn’t defy her grandfather seeing how insistent he was being. Hence, she drove out of the mansion wit, Villiam.

blue. sporty Audi S5 As the Zuches never had to worry about money, the car Gwendolyn took was a royal worth a little over ten thousand, and it only took four seconds to go from zero to a hundred miles per hour.

William grew up a car fanatic, and the Barrett household used to own a domestic vehicle, but it was sold after the passing of his father. Now that such a sweet ride had been presented to him, he couldn’t help itching to have a go at it, and he asked Gwendolyn to sit in the front passenger seat while he took the wheel.

An intense feeling of being thrown back in his seat came as soon as William stepped on the gas after hitning the road, and the tires gripped the road well, giving the man absolute confidence to turn at corners.

While driving, William suggested, “You can stay over at my place tonight.”

Melisenna fixed up a guest room when Tia stayed over. Now, it was the perfect place for Gwendolyn to sleep in

The young woman nodded at that. “Thank you. I can also help Mia with her homework.”

“Don’t you have to work?” William couldn’t help asking.

Tm freelancing,‘ said Gwendolyn with a smile. “Other than practicing martial arts, I like to paint when I have the time. I plan on holding a solo exhibition next year.”

William couldn’t help sighing at that. The rich sure live differently. I’ll certainly be thinking about how to earn money when I’m her age.

Later, he pulled the car up next to the old spruce tree when they arrived at the Barrett Residence. To William’s amusement, many religious artifacts had gen placed in front of the old spruce tree. Looks like

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quite a few people came to say their prayers to this old tree today.

the tree, chatting away with the neighbors. Upon seeing William and Gwendolyn, the neighbors praised the young man, “Good for you, William. You’ve found yourself a pretty girlfriend. Are you not going to

is my friend, Mrs. Lee. Not my girlfriend. I’ll let you guys chat. I’m going

hand, followed William into

acupuncture on Melisenna. After the latter turned in, he proceeded to e Mia’s head until

at this point, so he decided to meditate under the spruce tree. The meditation he was doing was a breathing method that was normally practiced in front of a tree.

old spruce tree grew within the walls, and it was said to be planted by William’s great–great- grandfather. Though the tree was over

to his chest. After that, he

appeared in his mind. He couldn’t make out what

for unlocking my spirit conscience and attracting

conscience?” William was

conscience of this spruce tree, Master,” answered the

shocked, but he wasn’t afraid, for there were similar recordings in the Way of Heaven and Earth about ancient plants possibly becoming dryads with time. So, there wasn’t

about.

tree’s spirit conscience, eh? Do you

spruce dryad. Because of that, I’ve received many prayers,

prayers helped you?”

need, just come to the tree and tell me. I will do everything in my power to

he sized the old tree up, he discovered a thick white glow enveloping it. The glow was close to being something of an Aura. I knew it! This tree has changed!

went up to the spruce tree and patted the trunk. “Who’d have thought you could form

up his secondary meridians in his room, and it wasn’t until

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crack of dawn that he went to

that wasn’t bad enough, someone was also shouting at the top of his lungs while

he quickly got dressed and dashed to the yard. Melisenna had already answered the door at this point. and a squad of

home of

heart skipped a beat, but she dared not lie. “It is. What business do

of the police then sneered. “William Barrett has committed

what crime have I committed?” William asked plainly.

man, the police turned to his fellow colleagues. “Cuff him!” At that, William took a

had a hunch someone wanted to screw

said icily, “You have

to Tia. The Lloyds was one of the four prestigious families, and

Jonathan came to him for medical attention. In the beginning, he behaved arrogantly; even Chester behaved like an obedient schoolboy in front of the man.

Kreim.

answered the phone, they promised William they’d get to the bottom of it

asked, to which William revealed, “Someone’s trying to screw with me. Ask

nodded at once. “You can count on

and escorted into the car.

away.

gazes were off and filled with malice. They didn’t behave like

of relief instead. I have nothing to be scared of as long as