399 Scan Them All! (1/2)

No matter how Master Woodrow was, he was still a man. To take in a pretty servant but not being able to touch was indeed quite torturous, especially when the latter is willing and tries all manners of seduction to arouse Master Woodrow.

Leon shook his head. This was Master Woodrow's problem. He did not want to take a dip in these muddled waters. There was no telling whether Nora was another one of Chief Valencia's secret chess pieces for collecting intelligence or not.

Sometime later, the pretty waiter Nora brought out the premium tea and served Leon and Master Woodrow each a cup. ”Your premium tea, master, Young Master Leonhardt.” She said.

Master Woodrow nodded and quickly tried to dismiss her. Nora could only bow and comply with her master's wish. She left to serve other customers.

”By the way, I doubt Little Brother Leonhardt have come all this way just to see this old man. What does Little Brother Leonhardt need?” Master Woodrow brought up the main topic of Leon's visit.

”I heard you keep a collection of books for study purposes. I was wondering if I could also peruse them if it is not too much to ask?”

”Oh? Little Brother Leonhardt has an interest in perusing ancient books? I do have a collection of books, but they are mostly written in an ancient dialect. It is not a problem at all to let Little Brother Leonhardt view them, but I'm afraid it won't be easy for you to understand. Is Little Brother Leonhardt still interested in perusing them?”

”Of course.”

Leon stated straightforwardly.

”Very well, I will take Little Brother Leonhardt there later. But first, why don't you taste my store's premium tea and tell me what you think?” Master Woodrow suggested.

Leon nodded. He picked up the teacup and twirled the tea in his hands before bringing it close to study the tea's aroma. After that, he finally took a sip.

The tea's warmth quickly traveled to his stomach before spreading to all parts of his body, giving him a relaxing feeling while his mind became clear.

”This tea should have undergone the same process as the standard tea. However, the taste and effects of the teas are vastly different.” Leon commented as he rubbed the teacup with his thumb in thought.

”That's right, but can Little Brother Leonhardt tell why it is vastly different?” Master Woodrow further pressed Leon to elaborate.

It was the same tea leaves, same preparation, same brewing process, but the taste and effect were wholly different. This could only mean one thing.

”It's the age.”

Leon shrugged.

It was just like the difference between ordinary herbs and spirit herbs; the effects between the two were heaven and earth apart.

Thus, even if it was not a spirit plant, it will still bring out a surprising effect due to its age. Nevertheless, this type of tea was not purely beneficial as there were some toxins in them. However, this was also negligible because of the warrior's resilient bodies.

”Sure enough, someone adept in the art of healing like Little Brother Leonhardt would be very perceptive and see through the herbal properties of the tea.”

Master Woodrow and Leon continued to chat until they finished the premium tea.

Leon learned that the premium tea was called the Tea of Clarity. It was very effective in rousing awake the people under the influence of the Weeping Forest's hallucinations.

”Alright, I shan't keep Little Brother Leonhardt here any longer. Let us head over to my book collection area.” Master Woodrow said.

Leon smiled and said, ”I was just waiting for Brother Woodrow to say these words.”

They made their way to the back of Fragrant Tea Abode's third floor and stopped before an ordinary wooden shelf holding various small objects of interest such as sculptures and rare mineral oddities.

Master Woodrow pulled on a candle holder at the side of the shelf like a lever, and the bookshelf clicked opened, revealing a secret room filled with ancient scrolls and books.

”Here we are. This is the entirety of my book collection.” Master Woodrow introduced.

Leon's eyes immediately flickered with interest as he gazed upon the ancient scrolls and books glittering with a rare shine of gold. These scrolls and books appeared to be more ancient and extraordinary than what he was hoping for.