Chapter 170

Matthew said calmly, "I came here for two reasons-to repay a debt and to retrieve Medieval Medicine."

Jenny nodded in understanding. "My grandfather mentioned that one day, someone would come and claim that book. But I don't know where it is right now." Matthew smiled. "Can we visit the old mansion?"

Jenny's eyes brightened. "Sure! Let's go check out the old mansion."

Half an hour later, the gate to the courtyard creaked open, releasing a cascade of dust. Jenny took a few steps back, waiting for the dust to settle before stepping into the courtyard. Suddenly, a large dog emerged from a doghouse in the corner, barking furiously at the gate.

Cosmo stepped out from behind Jenny, his face lighting up with joy as he approached the dog. "Max, I thought you were lost! I can't believe you're still here guarding the place." Max wagged its tail enthusiastically, circling Cosmo and showing his excitement. Jenny led Matthew into Walter's consultation room.

The desk was covered in a thick layer of dust, and the silhouettes of mice could be seen scurrying across the cabinets.

Matthew began to search through the room, opening drawers, moving the medical cabinet, and even shifting the desk. He checked every nook and cranny.

Despite the thorough search, there was no sign of the book. He looked disappointed. "Maybe someone took it already."

Suddenly, Jenny remembered someone important. "Matt, my grandfather once had an apprentice called Howard Simpson. Eventually, my grandfather expelled him for some reason. "Afterward, he would often say, 'Dogs are more loyal than people. Show kindness to a dog, and it will stay true to you. But be kind to a person, and you might end up with a knife in your back." Matthew shook his head. He knew that if Howard had the book, he would have sold it long ago."Let's search the other rooms as well."

Jenny led Matthew from room to room, their search making them both look quite disheveled with dust covering their clothes and faces. Despite their efforts, the book was nowhere to be found.

go. We've searched everywhere we could think of,

to give up so easily, suggested, "Let's go home and think about where

glanced at Cosmo, who was still playing with Max. He then said with a smile, "Let's head back. Bring the dog with us. It would starve if

terrible. It became a stray ever since the family left

stayed loyal, guarding the house. Matthew admired the dog's loyalty and couldn't help but feel a fondness for

eagerly called out to Max,

clear if it did. As the three of them walked out, Max trotted after them. Matthew locked the door behind them and handed the key to Jenny. "Here, you

you can come

nodded and slipped the key into his pocket. The three of them, along with Max, began walking away from the

place when Max suddenly barked and bolted back

leaped onto a crooked tree

look of longing on his face.

"Maybe it still sees this place as its home.

however, remained still, watching Max with a thoughtful

sensed that Max's urgent barks and sudden return to the house felt intentional, almost as if it was

en

drawn to Max, standing motionless for a

bring Max some meat next time. Let's go." He turned to leave when suddenly, a blurred shadow

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