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

home and think about where else it might be. We can

agreement, Matthew glanced at Cosmo, who was still playing with Max. He then said with a smile, "Let's head

was filthy and smelled terrible. It became a

family, it had stayed loyal, guarding the house. Matthew admired the dog's loyalty and couldn't help

to Max, "Come on, Max. Let's go

of them walked

it. That way, you

his pocket. The three of them, along with Max, began walking away from the old

had barely walked a few feet away from the place when Max suddenly barked and bolted back

raced to the front door, then leaped onto a crooked tree beside the entrance and agilely

look of longing on his face. "Wait here, Jenny. I'll get Max

sees this place as its home. Let's

still, watching Max with a thoughtful

was just his imagination, but he sensed that Max's urgent barks and sudden return to the

en

deeply drawn to Max, standing motionless for a long

He turned to leave when suddenly, a blurred shadow

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