Unlike the other shops that were tightly sealed against all comers, Xingrentang's front doors stood open as usual, with no restrictions on entry or exit.
A young man in blue held a copper kettle and sprinkled medicinal water across the ground, driving away mosquitoes flying in from afar.
Zhou You walked up to the entrance, drawing his wary attention. "Customer, are you coming in?"
Zhou You patted the bundle on his back. "I heard Xingrentang is a century-old establishment, so I came to buy some medicine."
"Please wait."
The young man in blue turned and left, his steps swift as the wind, startling Zhou You.
This man possessed a foundation in fist martial arts. Like Zhou You, he was at the Martial Force level.
Even a drugstore errand runner had this level of skill. No wonder they had the confidence to leave their doors wide open, while the injured people nearby did not dare approach.
"Eldest Young Lady, there's a customer."
"His footsteps are heavy. He's carrying at least several dozen jin of silver—a real fat sheep."
Zhou You's face darkened. You really had no scruples, saying that right in front of me.
A wave of medicinal fragrance rushed toward him as the "Eldest Young Lady" strode briskly to the front. "Where's the customer?"
When Zhou You first saw her, he was briefly stunned. He had not expected to encounter such a stunningly beautiful young woman in a pharmacy.
The whole place seemed to brighten at once!
"My name is Hua Youxing. My father has gone on a long journey, so I am temporarily managing the clinic. Are you here to see a doctor or buy medicine?"
Hua Youxing was bright and poised in appearance; every frown and smile naturally inspired fondness.
She spotted the Wooden Talisman at Zhou You's