An Unexpected Discovery

Chapter 12 An Unexpected Discovery

There's a herbal shop in the territory, so I can go and see if there are any herbs that might come in handy.

This body is still too weak; I need to practice internal energy cultivation and improve my physical condition.

In his previous life, he integrated the seven branches of the Demonic Sect, which possessed a vast collection of scriptures and books, including superior martial arts techniques that could alter one's aptitude. One of these techniques involved using herbs to temper the body.

If we can find suitable herbs in this other world, it will definitely make things much easier.

They hadn't gone far from the castle when they heard a cold, stern voice from behind, "Didn't you promise the lady you wouldn't go out drinking?"

Upon hearing the voice, Alphonse knew that Mia had followed him.

I turned my head and saw it was true.

Mia's blonde hair shone brightly in the warm sunlight, making her fair face appear as white as snow.

If only she could be more respectful to me; she always has a cold face when no one else is around.

Alphonse clicked his tongue in exasperation. "I'm not going for a drink, I'm just going out for a stroll."

"What's there to see in Coldwind Territory? Aside from taverns, I can't think of anywhere else you can go," Mia said coldly.

"I'm planning to go to the pharmacy," Alphonse said, explaining his destination.

Mia frowned slightly. "Mr. Hawke is the only doctor in the territory. You are not allowed to cause him any trouble!"

To be frank, Alphonse doesn't look like the type to go to a pharmacy; he's not sick.

Alphonse already knew that the Mr. Hawke that Mia mentioned was the pharmacy owner, and explained, "That amazing bard taught me a lot. I just wanted to see if Mr. Hawke had any suitable herbs in his shop so I could buy some to do an experiment."

Mia's expression softened somewhat.

"How did you know I came out?" Alphonse asked, somewhat puzzled.

"I can hear everything happening inside the castle. Although I can't sense exactly what you've done, I still know when you come in and out of the castle," Mia replied.

Alphonse sighed inwardly. This was just like the spiritual perception that comes with high internal energy cultivation. So, battle qi also had this kind of method.

"Did Mother ask you to protect me?"

Mia snorted. "The lady wants me to protect the people from your harm."

Alphonse: "."

That damned woman!

Why is your speech so unpleasant?

The territory under Hanfeng is just a small town, and not a very prosperous one at that, with about three hundred households.

A main road stretches from the castle to the end, and there are quite a few narrow alleyways between the rows of houses.

The wooden shops on both sides of the road reveal just how poor the people are.

Those who could afford to live in wooden houses were considered respectable people; hidden behind them were simple houses with thatched roofs.

Looking out at the thick stone walls surrounding the town and the watchtowers on them, Alphonse suddenly realized where the old baron's money had gone.

In the memories of the previous generation, when the old baron and his soldiers first arrived in Coldwind Territory, there were no city walls and the wind was blowing from all sides, which was very much in line with the name Coldwind Territory.

With this solid two-story-high city wall built, the civilians within the territory are now safe and will no longer be bothered by wild beasts and monsters.

The old baron certainly had ambitions to develop Coldwind Territory, but the place was simply too barren.

Alphonse truly experienced what it means for a spoiled brat to be hated by everyone.

There were still some women with children wandering through the intricate alleyways, stopping in front of some shops, when suddenly they scattered like birds.

Even the street vendors, unable to pack up and run away, had eyes full of fear and trepidation.

Alphonse didn't really care about what others thought.

In my previous life, as the leader of the Ten Directions Holy Sect, I saw many such gazes when I traveled the martial world.

Having found the herbal shop, Alphonse went straight inside.

The pharmacy owner behind the counter was grinding herbs when he saw Alphonse, this brat, enter. He was startled and awkwardly bowed and greeted him.

"Young Master, Lady Mia."

"Ah, hello." Alphonse greeted her casually.

This startled Hawke, the pharmacy owner. Sometimes when he walked around town, he would avoid Alphonse from a distance. This scoundrel was unpredictable; he would even kick a dog if it passed by. He had never seen Alphonse so polite.

"What are you afraid of?" Alphonse asked helplessly. It seemed that after his predecessor became a nobleman, he never treated his subjects well in order to show off his superior status.

Seeing the pharmacy owner's timid and hesitant demeanor, Alphonse understood that being too polite would only frighten them. So, he decided to be a little rude, baring his teeth, "I just want to look around, is that alright?"

"Alright! Alright! Young master, please feel free to look around." The pharmacy owner nodded and bowed, quickly apologizing.

Mia was somewhat displeased. She thought he had changed, but he still looked so nasty.

Alphonse glanced at the medicine cabinet against the wall; all the jars on display were labeled.

However, most of them are various medications for treating sprains, colds, headaches, and insomnia.

I didn't even see the red or blue bottles that are common in fantasy novels.

I couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "Isn't there any medicine that can heal wounds instantly after drinking it?"

The pharmacy owner gave an awkward smile, "Young master, what you're talking about is a magic potion; I don't know how to make it."

Mia suddenly chimed in, "Alchemists are rare and precious talents. Our Coldwind Territory can't even invite such people."

The implication is that they are poor.

Alphonse was just asking casually; he had no real intention of asking.

"Are there any unprocessed herbs left?"

"Yes, we have them." The pharmacy owner quickly bent down and brought up all the herbs from under the counter.

Although they were categorized, the various herbs were simply tied together with string, and they looked quite fresh and lush.

Alphonse's gaze sharpened.

I never expected to see such rare items in this remote and impoverished pharmacy.

Unable to resist, I reached out and parted the pile of herbs, grabbing a small bunch of oddly shaped herbs in my hand.

The leaves are shaped like pea pods and are slightly thick. The stems are reddish, and the tiny flowers are clustered together, white like spikes. Apart from the grassy smell, there is no special odor.

It was indeed the miraculous medicine I remembered.

Before I could even ask, the pharmacy owner enthusiastically began to explain, "This is siagram grass. With sesame oil and honey, it can be made into pills to treat colds, and it also has a bit of a refreshing effect."

Just to refresh and cure a cold?

What a waste!

Alphonse was overjoyed.

In its previous life, this Higram grass had another name: Divine Incense.

Although it cannot be used to temper the body, it can quickly gather qi and accelerate the speed of qi circulation, making it a very rare and precious medicinal material.

Although he was the leader of the Ten Directions Holy Sect in his previous life, he could only use it to aid his cultivation during seclusion.

I've never seen anything like it. Several branches are just casually arranged like this. They should be stored in a brocade box to preserve them properly.

(End of this chapter)