Chapter 139

After decades of delving into medical theories, if the old man could concoct the remedy, he would have done it by now, instead of sitting there, clutching an ancient tome, clueless on how to proceed.

The elder sighed before continuing. “You might want to show this book to folks over at the Pharmacists‘ Guild. Maybe they’ll get something out of it.”

Wyatt’s eyes settled on the book the old man was offering. Just as he was about to reach for it. James spoke up slowly. “A gentleman does not covet what another cherishes. Since this is a heirloom of your ancestors, it wouldn’t be right for me to borrow it.”

Wyatt felt a mix of frustration and urgency. “But what about the condition you have…”

James raised his hand to stop him, calm and composed. “Didn’t Nikolai say there’s a temporary solution? That will do for now.

“If only we could find a descendant from the fabled Massolio Clan, James‘ predicament might easily be resolved.” Nikolai sighed and paused. Then he added, “However… no one from that clan has ever surfaced, so their very existence remains a mystery.”

clenched his fists and said with determination, “No matter what it takes, even if I have

luck was not too bad, for she managed to find the last ingredient she needed. With her shopping list complete, she pulled

another region, thinking she was just a naive young lady. But once she exposed his ruse, he quickly realized he was dealing with a connoisseur and reluctantly brought out

hailed a

Maybe shop for some

her mother’s stunned face and couldn’t help but call out, “Mom?”

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and said with a pained expression, “Please don’t tell me you went shopping

home dresses or Jewelry, or at the very least, some treats. But

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