Ding-a-ling...
After entering the shop, Chen Lun first caught a strong smell of herbs. The scent was complex, neither foul nor fragrant. In any case, it reminded him of some unpleasant memories from his previous life.
Because of their hereditary illness, he and his younger sister had sought out all kinds of "miracle doctors" and swallowed all kinds of nauseating herbal concoctions.
Those days had truly been a nightmare.
Chen Lun shook his head slightly.
"Oh, good day, sir. What can I help you with?"
A middle-aged man wearing a brown leather apron emerged through an inner doorway, a smile appearing on his weary face.
He wore glasses, but the lenses were stained with some strange black liquid, making them look rather dirty.
"I heard I could buy 'Special-Effect Anti-Epidemic Medicine' here?"
Leaning on his Silver Cane, Chen Lun gave a faint smile.
He deliberately emphasized "special-effect," wanting to see how the man would react.
"Oh no, sir, we don't have any 'Special-Effect Anti-Epidemic Medicine' here..."
The middle-aged man's smile turned somewhat bitter.
"They're just herbal candies my wife and I developed together. They do offer some protection against epidemics, but I wouldn't call them 'special-effect'... If you need some, you can buy a little to try."
"Oh? All right... In that case, I'll take some anyway. The epidemic has been spreading outside the city lately. It's worrying."
Chen Lun nodded, feigning disappointment.
The middle-aged man responded delightedly and went into the back room. A short while later, he came out carrying a small paper packet.
"Sir, this is the 'Anti-Plague Candy.' You can rest assured it's safe to eat. It's mainly made from Dark Sugar, Ginger, and herbs... Taking a small amount every day can warm your body and help you resist the bitter cold and epidemics."
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