Ernest was in a good mood. It seemed that the hot spring had achieved the desired effect, and the Yelos really blossomed and bore fruits.
It was also ahead of schedule.
He couldn’t help but think that the stiffness he had before, and his sudden urge to have sex, these might have been the effect of the plants.
After all, Yelo was a precious medicine, even if its specific medicinal value was not even recorded in the traditional medical classics.
Everything was getting better now.
Ernest stepped forward, took out the gloves and bag that he had prepared, and carefully plucked a fruit off.
He smiled and said, “Let’s go see Collin.”
He needed Collin to give him a checkup and to show him the Yelo fruit.
Looking at the crimson fruit, Florence’s fatigue totally dissipated, as if given a new lease of life.
She took Ernest’s big hand and stepped outside in a hurry.
Florence and Ernest found Collin in the small garden. Collin was sitting on the lounge chair languidly. His eyes were half-squinted and he seemed to be sleepy.
Florence walked over and pulled him up from his chair.
She said excitedly, “Collin, the Yelo has blossomed. Look.”
As she spoke, she put a pouch in front of Collin as if offering a treasure.
Collin was surprised, “So fast? It is less than three days.”
He picked up the pouch and took a closer look at the fruit inside, and he was even more surprised.
He was amazed, “This Yelo fruit is of the best quality and its medicinal value will be doubled. How amazing! The Yelo fruit that had been artificially ripened could have this kind of quality.”
He had never heard about it before.
With this fruit, the poison in Ernest’s body could be completely removed and his health be greatly improved. He might even prolong his life with his.
It was indeed a blessing in disguise.
Florence suddenly felt relieved after hearing Collin’s approving comments about the fruit.
She urged, “Collin, please quickly do a checkup for Ernest. Is there nothing wrong? If not, let him eat the fruit as soon as possible.”
Collin did the checkup without delay.
After that, he became even more surprised and excited.
“Huh?” He exclaimed, looking at Ernest curiously.
Ernest did not say a word.
Florence was worried that something could be wrong with Ernest.
She asked anxiously, “Anything wrong?”
Collin checked again and his eyes shone.
“It’s the first time I’ve come across such a condition. After a few days of hot spring his body has undergone a dramatic change, and even the organs severely affected by poison have almost healed. If he eats the fruit, it will extend his life directly.”
Collin’s words finally set Florence at ease.
Suddenly, she felt like crying in joy because Ernest was finally safe.
Collin’s face lit up. He was rubbing his palms and his eyes sparkled.
“If I guess it right, it’s just like what was written in The Book of Herbs. That book is really worth studying…”
Collin licked his lips, “If I had to kill to get it, I will.”
Florence shuddered at these words and she felt a chill down her back.
Looking at Collin’s expression again, Florence felt his thoughts were extremely dangerous.
Did he really have to kill someone?
It was Gideon who found The Book of Herbs as well as the method to make the Yelo bloom and bear fruits sooner than they expected, so that Ernest’s health could improve.
Now that Ernest was healed, Collin wanted to harm Gideon? How could he do this? It was too… immoral!
“No, please don’t, Mr. Campbell. If you are interested in the book, let’s read it together. I’m willing to share it with you. Don’t kill me.”
Not far away, Gideon hurriedly walked over from the path, looking anxious.
There were big drops of perspiration on his wrinkled forehead. Obviously, he was frightened.
Collin instantly narrowed his eyes and he glanced at Gideon menacingly.
Why did he appear?
Why did he just happen to hear what Collin had said? It was good timing, and he even knew Collin’s intent to kill him to get his hands on the book
Gideon looked at Collin’s eyes and felt even more creepy, so he quickly assured him,
“Mr. Campbell, I am being honest. I am willing to share all the contents of this book with you. But you know that this book is special and requires special techniques to open it. Don’t worry, I will share all the contents of this book with you, and I will never hide any information. ”
Gideon spoke very sincerely. If Collin still didn’t believe him, he could only bring the book to him.
At the same time, he also mentioned the crucial point which might save his life. Only he knew how to open the book. If Collin killed him, the book would be nothing but a stack of useless paper.
However, he didn’t mention that he would tell Collin the technique of opening it.
He did have something to hide after all.
But being willing to share it all with Collin and let him read it was also the biggest compromise he made.
Collin stared at Gideon with an unfathomable gaze for a while. He suddenly walked up to him and patted him on the shoulder.
Then he smiled, “Gideon, don’t be nervous. I was joking just now. I’m not an unscrupulous thug who would kill and rob people. I despise that. I intended to ask you for advice. I would appreciate it if you can teach me and don’t mind my pestering. ”
The cold sweat on Gideon’s forehead poured down.
Hahaha… Can he be trusted?
Collin was bent on killing him to get hold of his book, right? Fortunately, he happened to pass by and heard that, or otherwise he wouldn’t even know how he could be killed.
With a polite smile on his face, Gideon played along and replied,
“Of course! We all like medicine and herbs. I actually planned to share The Book of Herbs with you after Mr. Hawkins came out of the hot spring safely. It’s good timing now. You have excellent medical skills, so I would like to learn from you. If there is something I don’t understand, I’ll consult you. Let’s make progress together. ”
The two of them managed to throw good words at each other and acted like friends.
The corners of Florence’s mouth twitched at this sight. She was speechless.
They were such great actors!
“By the way, I have been studying the book in the past two days and discovered more about the usage of Yelo fruit, which is somewhat special.”
With that, Gideon took out the book he brought with him.