When Xia Nan walked into "Green Grass Crucible," Edwina was standing alone behind the counter, a soft cloth pinched in her hand, gently wiping her frameless glasses.
This gentle-natured lady with long, curly hair had run the Herbal Shop in town for many years. Because her goods were of decent quality and her prices were much better than the Association's little alchemy shop, many Adventurers, when buying less specialized salves and formulas, often chose her store.
Over time, she had gained a large number of regular customers, and a good reputation gradually spread through the town.
Xia Nan remembered that when he had first arrived in town, because of matters concerning the Firefly Garlic Vine gathering mission, he had even given her a bottle of "Lava's Sigh."
Knowing that this gentle, intellectual lady was, in a rather contrasting way, quite fond of "strong liquor" in the truest sense, he had catered to her tastes, and gradually built a fairly good relationship with her.
The bell by the door rang softly, echoing between the refined yet uncrowded shelves of "Green Grass Crucible."
Edwina put on her glasses and looked at the familiar figure ahead. A smile rose on her face despite herself.
"Welcome, Xia Nan."
"How was it? Did your journey go smoothly?"
After returning the greeting, Xia Nan took off the bulging backpack behind him and set it on the front counter.
As he took out the Fog Lamp Grass he had gathered and carefully arranged it on the tabletop, he answered casually, "Overall, it was fine, but there were some minor delays in the middle."
"The heavy rain a few days ago caused a mudslide that blocked the Canyon entrance. I went in from the other end to gather the Fog Lamp Grass."
Hearing that, Edwina's expression froze for