Chapter 72: Waterroot Grass
Chapter 72: Waterroot Grass
As Rain continued reading, he realized that his initial guess was indeed incorrect.
He came across another entry that read, "Dog Enhancement: To further break the shackles of a dog's potential and increase the likelihood of entering a rampage state, consider a daily nutrient-rich meal as a base, supplemented with two fluid ounces of Mutation Growth Elixir every month."
"Of course, this unstable elixir may cause unpredictable changes in dogs. Observe the dog carefully during administration, and discontinue use if any abnormalities are noticed. Use..."
"Mutation Growth Elixir Recipe: One ounce of Golden Sunflower, a pair of wings from Nocturnal Vampire Bats, and two claws from Carrion Wolves."
Upon reading this, Rain couldn't help but ponder, connecting it to Cole's previous writings. He quickly formed a rough guess about the Jackal Queen's situation in his mind.
Cole must have used that single bottle of Mutation Growth Elixir to cultivate the Jackal Queen, Maria.
However, as the book suggested, besides becoming more robust and taller, the Jackal Queen had also undergone a mutation.
"It's settled then. I'll go to the apothecary to see if they have Waterroot Grass for sale. If they do, I'll buy the ingredients first and then go to claim the reward."
Rain quickly organized his thoughts and prepared to head out to Abel's Apothecary.
In the end, Rain decided to keep the amulet tucked within the 'Beast Tamer's Journal,' carefully preserving it.
However, he also understood that anything placed in the wooden box by 'Dog King' Cole was likely to be extraordinary.
"Wow, brother, why are you buying so many vegetables today?"
Flipping through the pages, Rain found more entries about the cultivation of various animals.
After reading, Rain clasped his hands across his chest and paced back and forth in the room, deep in thought.
"Yes, Rain, how many do you need?"
Making his sister happy was the priority.
This easily explained why 'Dog King' Cole had placed the two items together.
Moreover, both the silver cover of the book, adorned with intricate engravings, and the amulet, shared a common theme: nature.
"No, Miss Molly, please convey my gratitude to Mr. Abel for his help the other day. I'm here today to inquire if you have any Waterroot Grass for sale."
This made Rain ponder; the latter possibility seemed more likely.
Rain had a hunch that this book was not as simple as it seemed.
Molly picked up a pale yellow herb and examined it, occasionally grumbling about Abel.
After studying it for a while, Rain could only appreciate the intricate carvings of animals and plants on both sides of the wooden amulet, hung on a leather cord.
Setting the book aside, Rain picked up the amulet and examined it.
The mutation direction was the rare fertility mutation. Indeed, it was worthy of the Mutation Growth Elixir. Rain couldn't help but shake his head.
The correct version is available at 69 Book Bar! 6=9+Book_Bar.
"That's great! We can have so many delicious dishes tonight!"
"Haha, Miss Molly, here's 15 silver coins." Rain handed over the coins with a smile, choosing not to answer Molly directly.
These everyday ingredients could be replenished at any time.
This immediately caught Rain's attention.
"Perhaps it might even trigger a Beast Tamer-related skill panel."
Consider this: why would a person's diary have such an extravagant cover? The cover was made of silver, adorned with noble sapphires, rubies, and turquoise, which Rain found a bit hard to comprehend.
"But I'll put this idea on hold for now."
How should he explain this? Was he planning to make dog food?
"15 silver coins?"
Rain couldn't help but be a little amazed.
Perhaps, this book was as precious as the other.
"Additionally, the Nutrient Meal Recipe: 2 ounces of Waterroot Grass, 2 eggs, half a pint of milk, and 20 ounces of pork or chicken..."
"Seems like I haven't heard much about Waterroot Grass. I'll have to visit the Apothecary first."
Rain stroked his chin, nodding from time to time, feeling more and more that he seemed to grasp the context of something.
He gently put the book down.
"Three stalks? That's not cheap. They're priced at 5 silver coins each, so three stalks would cost 15 silver coins in total! I really don't know what Abel was thinking, selling this herb at such a high price."
"Rain, are you still looking for Abel today?"
"Give me three stalks!"
"The earlier part of the Beast Tamer's Journal about dog breeding, I can understand it myself, and various materials should also be available for purchase. I can try to follow some of the recipes and formulas mentioned."
"Is it for secrecy, so they used other characters, or is there a certain incantation to recite during the mixing process?"
At 5 silver coins per stalk, if he hadn't made a fortune at the Fighting Dog Manor, this price might be a bit steep for him.
"Waterroot Grass? Let me see." Molly seemed a bit unsure if the store had this herb, and immediately turned to check the shelves with the medicinal herbs.
"The dog issue is easier to solve. Last time, I could have brought home a young Greyhound puppy during the servant training. But since I wasn't tested as a dog trainer, I didn't waste money on getting one, as adoption also costs three silver coins."
Shaking his head, Rain decided to put it aside for now, as he couldn't figure it out at the moment.
If the town had Waterroot Grass for sale, the Apothecary was the most likely place.
When Rain returned home, his parents still hadn't come back.
"Um, Mint, haha, yeah!" Rain saw his sister so happy, and couldn't bring himself to say what he had originally intended.
Rain left the Apothecary and went to other shops, quickly buying all the remaining ingredients.
"Later, I can go to the manor and take care of the dog issue. What's left are the recipes and elixir formulas. When I start, I can begin with the simpler recipes."
Waterroot Grass resembles a radish, with a pale yellow outer skin, seemingly the root of a plant, but much smaller, and with longer roots.
Soon, Rain arrived at the entrance of Abel's Apothecary and saw Molly attending the store. She greeted him with a smile.
Besides selling finished elixirs, Abel's Apothecary also sold various herbs, raw materials, and more.
After receiving the three stalks of Waterroot Grass, Rain quickly left Abel's Apothecary.
"It's just that the later elixir formulas use some unknown characters, which is annoying. I need to think of a way to learn about this knowledge. Since Cole said that ordinary scholars wouldn't know these characters, they must be uncommon."
There was no rush.
However, understanding and seeing were two different things.
But Anna and Mint noticed what Rain was holding in his hands at first glance.
"Is it possible that the book and the amulet had the same owner?"
Many breeding methods required the use of elixirs. The elixir formulas, not only had Rain never heard of, but the descriptions of the mixing process often included unknown written content.
A flash of insight suddenly crossed Rain's mind.
"Yeah, that's right, Rain, what are you buying this for?" Molly blinked her big eyes, curious as to why Rain was buying Waterroot Grass.
At that moment, a familiar voice came from outside.
"Rain, is Rain home?" George called out from the doorway.
"Yes, George, it's been a while." Rain opened the door and smiled as he greeted his old friend.
"Wow, Rain, you've changed so much!" George gestured to Rain's height, his face full of surprise.
(End of Chapter)
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