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.

sitting under the tree, chatting away with the neighbors. Upon seeing William and Gwendolyn, the neighbors praised the young

them, saying, “This is my friend, Mrs. Lee. Not my girlfriend. I’ll let you guys

on the other hand, followed William into the house hurriedly with a flushed face.

William first performed acupuncture on Melisenna. After the latter turned in, he proceeded to

The meditation he was doing was a breathing method that was normally practiced in front of

the 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 a century old, the leaves were still abundant, and one could smell the spruce flowers

facing the spruce tree with his palms raised to his chest. After that, he stood still, breathed rhythmically, and emptied his mind while

skipped a beat, for a woman appeared in his mind. He couldn’t make out

and attracting

your spirit conscience?” William was stumped. “Who are

of this spruce tree, Master,” answered the

in the Way of Heaven and Earth about ancient plants possibly becoming dryads

about.

conscience, eh? Do you need something from me?” he

me but also proclaiming me a spruce dryad. Because of

prayers helped you?”

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

discovered a thick white glow

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

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

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that he went

wasn’t bad enough, someone was also shouting at the top of his lungs while rapping the door. “Open the

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

home of William Barrett?”

dared not lie. “It is. What business do you have with him?”

police then sneered. “William Barrett has committed a crime. Have him come out.”

have I committed?” William asked

took a

hunch someone wanted to

the police said icily, “You have three.”

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

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

Kreim.

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

on, Mr. William?” she asked, to which William revealed, “Someone’s trying to screw with

nodded at once. “You can

escorted into the car. Then, the sirens blared as

away.

were in uniforms, their gazes were off and filled with malice. They didn’t behave like they were a part of the government body. Could they be fakes?

out a sigh of relief instead. I have nothing to be scared of as