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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Chapter 23 A Dryad Manifests From the Spruce Tree After Receiving Prayers

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

the neighbors. Upon seeing William and Gwendolyn, the neighbors praised the young man, “Good for you, William. You’ve found yourself a pretty

Not my girlfriend. I’ll let you guys chat.

William into

Melisenna. After the

to meditate under the spruce tree. The meditation he was doing was a breathing method that was normally practiced in front of

was said to be planted by William’s great–great- grandfather. Though the tree was over a century old, the leaves were still abundant, and one could smell the spruce flowers from miles

then. William stood facing the spruce tree with his palms raised to his chest. After that, he stood still,

later, his heart skipped a beat, for a woman appeared in his mind. He couldn’t make out what she looked like,

attracting prayers, Master. The woman bowed to

spirit conscience?” William was stumped. “Who

this spruce

but he wasn’t afraid, for there were similar recordings in the Way of Heaven and Earth about ancient

about.

tree’s spirit conscience, eh? Do

outsiders from harming me but also proclaiming me a spruce dryad. Because of that, I’ve received many prayers, and in turn, they’ve allowed me to condense into a spirit

these people’s prayers helped you?” William

now on, I am the spirit guardian of the Barrett Residence. If there is anything you need, just come to the tree and tell

disappeared, and William opened his eyes. As 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

that, he went up to the spruce tree and patted the trunk. “Who’d have thought you could form a spirit conscience?! Not bad. Cultivate and

opened up his

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the

the crack of dawn that he went to bed.

was soon woken up by a series of bangs. As if that wasn’t bad enough, someone was also shouting at the top

Melisenna had already answered the door at this point. and a squad of police in uniform barged right

this the home of

a beat, but she dared not lie. “It is.

Barrett has committed a crime. Have him come

what crime have I committed?” William asked plainly.

man, the police turned to his fellow colleagues. “Cuff him!” At that, William took a step back and said with a smile, “Give me

wanted

police said

first call to Tia. The Lloyds was one of the four prestigious families, and they happened to need him, so they certainly wouldn’t

called him, Mr. Big. Back then, when he was still locked up in prison, 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. But after he treated Jonathan’s chronic problem, the latter did a one–eighty instantly and began referring to William as his little buddy. Not only that, Jonathan even said to seek his help if William ever got

Kreim.

the two answered the phone, they promised William they’d get to

“What’s going on, Mr. William?” she asked, to which William revealed, “Someone’s trying to screw with me. Ask your dad

at once. “You can

car. Then, the sirens blared

away.

uniforms, their gazes were off and filled with malice. They didn’t behave like they were

possibility, he let out a sigh of relief instead. I have nothing to be scared of as long as it’s not some government official.