Art Of Medicine

Devin utilized his identification skill and examined the herb closely.

[Purple perennial: poisonous, with a similar appearance to purple daffodil, except for the tiny spots on the leaves. It can be used cautiously to induce dysentery in constipated patients when mixed with other herbs. Handle with care, as it can have fatal consequences.]

"Sir, I have identified this herb. It is not a purple daffodil, but rather a similar plant called the purple perennial. It can have severe consequences if not handled with caution," Devin stated confidently.

"I was right! This pharmacist was trying to deceive and harm me. I must report this to the pharmacist guild!" Mr. Harrington exclaimed angrily.

"Sir, please wait a moment, I am not finished," Devin interjected. "The pharmacist is correct. It is highly unlikely that he sold you this herb. It is not fresh and appears to have been handled for about a week. Furthermore, if you observe how the other herbs at his stall are prepared, you will see that the pharmacist has a consistent method. However, this particular herb has clearly been handled roughly."

Mr. Harrington carefully examined Ethan's herb preparation techniques and compared them to the herbs in his hand. He immediately noticed the difference. His expression changed, realization dawning upon him. How could he have been so blind? His servant had dared to purchase counterfeit herbs for him.

Understanding the potential magnitude of the situation, Mr. Harrington made a swift decision. He chose to apologize sincerely to Ethan. "I am deeply sorry, apprentice. Please allow me to make it up to you. This misunderstanding was entirely my fault," he apologized profusely. He knew that if Ethan reported him, he would be shunned by the rest of the pharmacists.

"No need, sir. I am glad that everything has been resolved," Ethan gracefully refused any form of compensation.

"Why not accept the compensation and allow Mr. Harrington to feel relieved?" Devin advised.

Ethan frowned slightly but understood that Devin had a point. "Alright, I will accept your compensation," he reluctantly agreed. The offer surprised him, but he knew that being a pharmacist was an expensive profession. Money was often needed to sustain it.

Devin was pleased with the outcome. He didn't want to befriend someone who refused to bend in a situation like this.

"Sorry, sir, I didn't catch your name. Thanks to you, I was able to avoid a disaster," Harrington said to Devin, expressing his gratitude.

"My name is Devin. Don't mention it. I simply cannot stand injustice, and you struck me as someone with integrity, so I felt there must be a misunderstanding," Devin flattered, knowing that it never hurts to flatter the locals. One never knows who holds power.

Harrington was pleased by Devin's words, and they quickly became friendly.

[Congratulations to player Devin for gaining the favorability of the owner of High wave Enterprise , Harrington.]

"Friend Devin, where are you from?" Harrington asked.

"I am currently an adventurer, staying in Sun Haven village," Devin replied.

"No wonder I haven't seen you around. As a token of my gratitude, why don't you join me for the exclusive auction taking place tonight?" Harrington invited.

"Sure, no problem. Let's meet here later. I came with my brother, so he can accompany us," Devin agreed. The exclusive auction was strictly by invitation, and attending it promised the possibility of finding rare treasures. Thanks to Harrington's newfound favor toward him, Devin was granted the opportunity.

"Devin's brother is like a brother to me as well. The more the merrier," Harrington laughed.

"Pharmacist Ethan, you are also invited," Harrington extended the invitation to Ethan. "Thank you in advance."

Ethan knew that the auction would offer rare items that he wouldn't have access to with his current level. He saw no reason to decline the offer. "Then, I will gladly accept. Thank you for including me."

Harrington bid everyone farewell, stating that he still had some matters to attend to.

"Thank you for your help," Ethan expressed his gratitude as he began packing up his stall.

[Congratulations to player Devin for helping a struggling pharmacist in need. You have gained 50 Exp and Ethan's 30 favorability]

"If you want to show your gratitude, why don't you do me a favor?" Devin suggested.

Ethan, cautiously, responded, "As long as it is within my capabilities."

"Don't worry, it's something that won't burden you," Devin reassured, smiling at the tired pharmacist. Ethan nodded, signaling Devin to proceed with his request.

"I would like you to teach me how to concoct potions," Devin requested.

Ethan frowned at the seemingly absurd request but still tried to explain to Devin, "Being a pharmacist is not child's play. It takes years of practice and expertise to master the techniques. From preparing and identifying herbs to controlling fire and other aspects..."

"Don't worry, I understand. I just need you to go about concocting the potion as you normally would while I observe. If there's anything I don't understand, I will ask," Devin persisted. Seeing that Ethan wasn't completely confused, he pushed further.

"Alright, fine. You can shadow me for the duration of this afternoon before we head to the auction. However, you will need to rent a room and buy a cauldron from the pharmacist guild. Additionally, you should purchase four sets of herbs to make the spirit refreshing potion," Ethan instructed.

Devin listened attentively as Ethan explained the details of the spirit refreshing potion. It was a common formula available for free at the guild. This potion was designed to revitalize and rejuvenate the spirit, providing mental clarity, emotional well-being, and restoring a sense of peace and balance. It was commonly used to alleviate stress, anxiety, and fatigue, as well as to enhance meditation and spiritual practices.

"The lower-grade version isn't very valuable due to erysipelas, but if one can concoct the high-grade, and especially the top-grade, they can make back their money and even earn a profit," Ethan explained.

With Ethan's guidance, Devin was able to find a good cauldron for a reasonable price, and he even received a discount on all his purchases.

Devin paid 5 copper coins to rent a basic alchemy room for their potion concoction. Ethan carefully processed the herbs on the table, exhibiting a meticulousness that Devin had observed earlier. Devin watched intently, realizing that Ethan's method of preparation was indeed quite meticulous, to the point of bordering on OCD.

The next step was to extract the essence from the potion, which proved to be a stage that most pharmacists struggled with. Not only did fire control play a role in the potion's quality, but also the extraction of medicinal properties from the herbs. A good pharmacist understood that rushing for results was not the way to create a high-quality potion. Instead, they needed to meticulously go through each step of the process, starting from the preparation stage.

Devin took note of Ethan's unique extraction technique, which seemed to be specific to his faction or his own personal method. Having his own origin energy, Devin noticed that any energy he inhaled would be filtered and converted into origin energy within his body. This realization indicated that the energy in this world had been converted into origin energy that could be absorbed by his body.

The next step involved placing the cauldron on the fire in the alchemy room. Pharmacists who lacked a fire spirit could purchase fire ore essence from the guild to facilitate their potion-making process. Ethan skillfully controlled the fire beneath the cauldron, carefully adding each herb extract one by one. Using his formula, he merged all the extracts together to form the spirit refreshing potion. Ethan poured the potion into a specially made bottle, designed to lock in the energy within the potion. The resulting potion turned out to be of high-grade quality.

Ethan, satisfied with the result, addressed Devin, saying, "Do you now understand that there's more to being an alchemist? It requires a specialized technique to practice potion-making. Unfortunately, I have taken an oath and cannot share the formula with you."

[Player Devin has been introduced to potion making by apprentice pharmacist Ethan, 55% knowledge gained]

This prompt didn't surprise Devin he found out his spiritual sense has increased since he started practicing Origin Sutra, his brain comprehends things faster.

Devin, unfazed by Ethan's response, confidently stated, "Don't worry about the technique. I have my own plan, and I just need you to try it one more time. I believe I have it locked down."

Ethan looked at him with disbelief but didn't correct him. A deal is a deal, and he had already promised to help Devin.

Ethan went through the potion-making process once again, and to his surprise, the result was still a high-grade potion. This showed the consistency and dedication he had towards his craft.

[Congratulations to player Devin for gaining the skill "The Art of Medicine."]

Devin's mind wandered as he began to assimilate the skill of the art of medicine, which had been unlocked and granted to him as one of his privileges. It happened in the same manner as when he practiced the origin sutra, with a silhouette showing him the workings of the skill. This time, it was a mental practice technique called Origin Weave, which could be used to control fire and extract herbs.

Player Status:

Name: Devin James

Title: Village Owner (locked)

Class: unallocated

Level: 6

Race: Human

Exp: 8100/9000

Reputation: 40

Skills:

- Appraisal skill (advanced)

- Origin Sutra

-Origin weave

- Art of Medicine (unranked)

Items:

- Pharmacopeia

- Storage Ring

- Eyes of Indra

- Origin full body suit including cloak

-Origin katana(weapon)

-10 faerie plum

-20 luminary citrus

-30 Emerald fern Stone

-50 iron ore

-50 Copper ore

-20 steel ore

-10 silver light blossom herbs

-10 Moonstone Moss herbs

-10 Everflame ruby and Moondust opal.

- ordinary cauldron.