As for Hobart's plan for dealing with the spoils, Aputon naturally had no objections. Being able to survive was already the greatest gain from this battle.
Of course, Aputon had other needs as well. He said to Hobart, "I don't need any of the spoils. I'll also give you the reward I promised before, but I need the corpse of a Tamara Family member who has only recently died."
Hobart realized that this might be the "material" used to evade the Tamara Family's divination. Somewhat curious, he asked, "Can't you use your mother's corpse?"
Aputon shook his head. "My father's notes said it has to be the spirituality of another family member, someone outside our immediate family."
Hobart nodded. "Once you've rented a house, wait for me at Harvest Church."
Early the next morning, Hobart first wrote a letter to Xue, telling her that he had agreed to help Aputon and asking the two ladies to prepare for battle. Naturally, he did not explain exactly what he would be helping Aputon with, but Hobart believed Xue would understand his meaning when she saw the letter.
He remained in his office until after nine before heading out once more to "visit a client."
He went to Gael Herbalist Shop and spent 330 pounds on one complete Horn of an Adult Unicorn Pegasus and 5 grams of Crystal of Crown Jellyfish Venom.
Then Hobart spent another 30 pounds on a large quantity of herbs used in Mysticism. The auxiliary materials for the "Apothecary" were mixed among those herbs, and Hobart bought far more than necessary of nearly all of them. For the few drops of Autumn Colchicum Essence required, he bought an entire small bottle. For the few Earth Spoon Flower Petals required, he bought two whole flowers.
The materials came to