The apprentice ran back with the bottle of holy water, panting. He handed it to Baiyi, who pried open Attie's mouth and poured some into her mouth. Although it was an undiluted version for personal use, it did not have much effect. Attie's body automatically rejected the power of other gods.
Holy water was not a gift from the aloof True God. It was an artifact created by priests by injecting divine energy into ordinary water sources. Usually, the Church would dilute some of it and distribute it to the believers for free, keeping some for their own use.
Baiyi did not find it strange that the holy water did not work. It was similar to theurgy, except that it could be used directly on the body. Sometimes, the effect was better than theurgy.
Father Weasel was at his wit's end. He rubbed his hands and said awkwardly, "Uh … Maybe her body is a little special?"
"I think I'll take her to the pharmacy." Baiyi picked her up again and walked out of the church, ignoring the priest who tried to persuade him to stay. He headed straight for the apothecary shop next to the church.
Father Weasel walked him all the way to the door, and in the end, he watched him walk to the pharmacy with regret. Actually, he really wanted to help Baiyi. After witnessing how powerful Baiyi was, who wouldn't want to get to know such a powerful sorcerer?
However, Baiyi preferred to keep his distance from the clergy. The few people who came from the Church in the Void did not leave a good impression on him. After all, they were on opposing sides. If it were not for Attie's illness, he would not have come to them. Now, it seemed like he should have gone to the pharmacy instead.
Actually, diseases could be treated with potions, but it was not as fast and convenient as theurgy, and it was not as cheap as the Church. After all, potions cost money, and one had to buy a few batches at a time. The Church, on the other hand, only had a cash box with no limit on the amount of money they could spend. Therefore, as long as one had the patience to queue up, the Church was the first choice for treatment.
Of course, not everyone had the patience to wait in such a long queue. So, the merchants were smart enough to open a few apothecary shops on the street next to the Church. Naturally, business was quite good. Baiyi carried Attie and walked to the pharmacy street, intending to go to the most luxuriously decorated shop.
However, when he reached the door, he froze. If he wanted Attie to recover quickly, he would need to buy those expensive potions, but he was out of money.
Fortunately, he saw the Dole family's trademark $sign at the door, so he braced himself and rushed in. He rushed to the counter, thinking about how he could convince the staff to give him the best medicine on credit.
Just as he was hesitating on whether to use the illusion spell or reveal his name, a middle-aged man dressed like a shop owner walked up to him. He bowed slightly and said politely, "Welcome, Master Hope."
He glanced at Attie, who was in Baiyi's arms, and quickly turned to the workers, "Quick, go and get the best antipyretic." Having said that, she turned to the side and extended her left hand towards the staircase. "Master Hope, let's go up to the second floor. There are ice packs and a bed there."
"You know who I am?" Baiyi whispered as they climbed the stairs.
"Of course. How could the Dole family forget their greatest benefactor?" The owner said with a smile. It seemed like he had met Baiyi before in his family's house and had heard about how Baiyi had rescued Undine. That was why he was being so courteous.
He walked into a small room on the second floor and placed Attie on a small wooden bed. The shop assistant brought a bottle of dark red medicine and handed it to him. The shop owner frowned when he saw it and said angrily, "Who told you to bring this? I said it's the best. Don't you understand? "
The shop assistant covered his face and left. After a while, he returned with a bottle of light purple potion. The shop owner nodded in satisfaction and passed it to Baiyi so that he could feed Attie.
After a while, Attie's furrowed brows finally relaxed. It seemed that her condition had improved, and she fell into a deep sleep.
"This is a special potion made from snake gall grass and phoenix flower. She'll get better in no time," the shop owner said confidently.
"Tsk, he actually used these two herbs to make a normal bottle of fever potion? This guy really knows how to joke around … "The Alchemist said in the Void." Judging from the color, this should be the so-called Full Recovery Potion, right? It's said to be a panacea that can regenerate muscles and bones and cure all kinds of diseases. Even though its actual effect is not that exaggerated, it's still a little too extravagant to use it to reduce a fever. "
In the Alchemist's memory, there were a few theoretical potion formulas. The reason why they were called theoretical was because the effect and the materials needed were not acceptable at all. They were too expensive! Other than being used to show off, they had no practical value.
The so-called Full Recovery Potion was one of them. According to the Alchemist's conjecture, the potion had the same healing effect as theurgy, maybe even a little stronger.
However, the snake gall grass and phoenix flower that were used to make the potion were two extremely rare herbs. Snake gall grass grew in the deepest part of the Great Western Desert, and only a few people were lucky enough to get their hands on it. The phoenix flower, on the other hand, was a bright flower that grew near the Dragon's Cliff, and it contained a strong life force. That was why it was named after a magical beast that was as tenacious as a dragon.
The phoenix flower was relatively easy to find at the Top of the Dragon, as long as one could make it out alive. Therefore, most of the herbs sold in the market were from Gouve.
However, the Full Recovery Potion that was made with these two precious herbs only had the same effect as theurgy. It was no wonder that the Alchemist classified the potion as a theoretical existence. Even though he was known as a lunatic, he would not be so wasteful. If he had the money to collect these herbs, he might as well hire a cleric to accompany him.
Baiyi did not expect that this flashy potion would help him so much.
"Maybe it's because of some new and improved formula? Or maybe it's the benefit of opening up a new realm? " Baiyi was shocked when he heard that the potion was made with those two herbs. Attie's small bottle must have cost a few hundred gold coins.
The shopkeeper knew the true value of the potion, and he was not naive enough to think that Baiyi could not figure it out. His gesture was subtle, and Baiyi had a good impression of him.
Baiyi saw that Attie's complexion had improved, and he was in the mood to chat with the shopkeeper. He said, "You're not bad. What's your name?"
The shopkeeper could have just given Baiyi a normal potion, but in the end, he chose to use the most expensive one in the shop to treat a simple fever. It was his personal choice, and although it seemed wasteful, it was actually very smart.
"Jaeger, Jaeger Dole, Miss Undine is my aunt." The shopkeeper still maintained a humble attitude and said something that sounded a bit shocking.
He looked like he was over 40 years old, but Undine was still a young girl. The seniority in the noble family was really messed up … But then again, Baiyi deduced that the shopkeeper was a collateral relative of the Dole family.
The two of them chatted casually for a while. The shopkeeper was smart enough not to ask any questions, nor did he try to find out Attie's identity. After a few compliments, he left with the excuse that he had to deal with some business. Before he left, he even asked his waiter to send a few sets of colorful potions to Baiyi. Some were to help Attie recover her energy and some were to help prevent her from catching a cold.
This guy really knows how to behave himself. Baiyi was considering whether he should give him a little push from behind when a sudden moan came from behind him, interrupting his thoughts.
Turning around, he saw that Attie had already woken up.
"How do you feel?" Baiyi touched her forehead gently. Her body temperature had returned to normal. Looks like this potion is worthy of being called a high-end luxury item. You get what you pay for.
Attie nodded obediently. Then, as if she was resisting Baiyi's touch, she shrunk her head slightly and covered half of her face with the blanket. In a low, muffled voice, she asked, "Master, did I disappoint you? I fell sick on my first day of work and I even broke a plate! And I even caused you to send me here … "
"How could that be? What are you thinking? "Baiyi patted her head lightly." Do I look like that kind of person? "
Attie nodded, but then she quickly shook her head. It seemed like she was feeling quite conflicted as well.
"Don't let your imagination run wild. The main reason I brought you here is to ensure the stability of the air trade route. At the same time, this is also the best protection I can give you. I need you to stay alive so that the trade route can continue to be stable." Baiyi said as he opened a bottle of recovery potion and gently fed it to Attie.
The excuse sounded a little far-fetched, but Attie, who was still in a daze, did not have the ability to think clearly. She obediently swallowed the potion in a few mouthfuls and stuck out her pink tongue. In a low voice, she said, "So bitter …"
"It's not as bitter as when you were the King, right?" Baiyi said half-jokingly.
However, as soon as he said that, Attie seemed to be angered. She covered her head with the blanket and refused to talk to him.
"Did I say something wrong?" Baiyi complained to himself in the Void. "As expected, I'm not good at coaxing little girls …"
"You've already coaxed so many beautiful girls around you. What else do you want?" A few anonymous voices asked in dissatisfaction.
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