Even though Howard's intentions were driven by his concern for his granddaughter, Pearl was grateful for his help in her recovery.

Howard settled beside her, eyeing the bubbling pot of medicine before recalling something. "By the way, judging from what you said, you seem well-versed in medicine?"

Pearl listed off the ingredients fluently, "Draccae, uragano, viseo, esearo, vizeltro, tiforlic, and kelper. With the weather cooling, it's easier to catch a cold. It's best to bundle up." She glanced at Howard's thin shirt, a hint of concern in her expression.

Howard's eyes gleamed with interest. "Draccae herbal soup is just the basic. It's rare that you're familiar with the ingredients at your age. Tell me, were you trained in this?"

Pearl saw no reason to conceal the truth. "Yes, I underwent medical training for two years abroad."

Howard stroked his chin, his curiosity piqued. "Can you tell me who your mentor was?"

"Simon Freeman."

shocked. "That old man took on

they knew each other. Pearl had anticipated this

know why he insisted

wide. "He voluntarily

forced me by

saliva. Simon typically shunned people, let alone took on students. His abrasive demeanor made him unpopular in their circle. Yet,

underestimated you. You're more remarkable than

the distressing ordeal, Pearl laughed it off. "Oh, it was nothing. That was

audacious idea struck Howard. "Would you consider becoming my apprentice?" Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt

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