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.

hesitated, and then called out to her, “You know, I don’t have Greatheart Ginseng, but I do have some other

efficacy might not be much different, precision is key in medicine. A

that, she pushed the door

room, snapping him back to reality. “Ethan, what are you

was a young lady here to buy herbs,

a worn book from a

her we were out of Greatheart Ginseng. She

flicker of surprise, but he glanced towards the back room. and cut Ethan off, “Enough, we’ll talk

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