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.

neighbors. Upon seeing William and Gwendolyn, the neighbors praised the young man, “Good

them, saying, “This is my friend, Mrs. Lee. Not my girlfriend. I’ll let you guys chat. I’m going in.”

William into

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

rested at this point, so he decided to meditate under the spruce tree. The meditation he

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

chest. After that, he stood still, breathed rhythmically, and emptied his mind while letting it settle

skipped a beat, for a woman appeared in his mind. He couldn’t make out what she looked like, but he knew she was wearing a

you for unlocking my spirit conscience and attracting prayers, Master. The woman bowed to

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

the spirit conscience of this spruce tree, Master,” answered the

Heaven and Earth about ancient plants possibly becoming dryads with time. So,

about.

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

spruce dryad. Because of that, I’ve received many prayers, and in turn, they’ve

these people’s prayers helped you?”

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

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!

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

of the night, William opened up his secondary meridians in his room, and it

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of dawn that he went

up by a series of bangs. As if that wasn’t bad enough, someone was also shouting at the top of his lungs while rapping the door.

already answered the door at this point. and a squad of police in

home of William

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

“William Barrett has committed a crime.

have I committed?”

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

someone wanted

the police said icily, “You have

one of the four prestigious families, and they happened to need

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

Kreim.

phone, they promised William they’d get to

Gwendolyn had also come out. “What’s going on, Mr. William?” she asked, to

“You can count

car. Then, the sirens blared as the

away.

were off and filled with malice. They didn’t behave like they were a part of the

instead. I have nothing to be scared of as long as it’s not some government official.