Henry Carter knew that the medicine brewed from the spiritual water had already taken effect, saving Sam girl’s life. He was quite pleased in his heart, a faint smile on his face, and said, “Return the money.”

Chapter 008 Recovery

“Return the money.”

Henry Carter wore a slight smile, spreading his hands a little, and said, “The few medicinal ingredients just now weren’t expensive. Although one was rather costly, only half a qian was used, worth about sixty silver coins. Adding the rest, the total is one hundred and twenty silver coins. According to the prices at your black-hearted pharmacy, I’ll give you one hundred and fifty silver coins, one and a half taels of silver.”

“You… you…”

Doctor Howard’s fingers trembled uncontrollably. Only now did he understand why this kid didn’t enter the shop to get the medicine, but instead listed all the ingredients and their amounts for everyone to hear. Even if Doctor Howard wanted to argue or make things up and add a few more ingredients, he couldn’t.

He was shaking with anger, finally gritting his teeth and saying, “You… you injured me…”

“I injured you with silver?” Henry Carter smiled faintly and said calmly, “I didn’t hit you with a stone, I hit you with silver. Do you think I have so much money to throw around?”

Doctor Howard shouted angrily, “With everyone watching, you still want to deny it?”

Henry Carter laughed and said, “No wonder your surname is Hu, you really are good at talking nonsense. Who saw me injure you with silver? Uncle Thompson, did you see it?”

“No.”

David Thompson sneered.

The others stayed out of it, not getting involved, just watching with interest. For a moment, the crowd started discussing again.

Doctor Howard’s face turned blue and white, his expression gloomy and uncertain. He wanted to shout and call on the bystanders to judge fairly, otherwise…

“There’s more than just your clinic in this city.” Henry Carter seemed to see through his thoughts and said with a faint smile, “Give the money back.”

“Damn it, you bastard, do you really want to take the money and not return it?”

David Thompson was already thoroughly disgusted with Doctor Howard. Unable to contain his anger, he stepped forward and shouted, “I’ll beat you up first, then drag you to see the authorities.”

Doctor Howard saw him coming and hurriedly took two steps back, then snorted, tossing out the money pouch from his arms.

Henry Carter reached out to catch it, weighed it in his hand, and secretly laughed, “I even earned a money pouch.”

The crowd was abuzz—some found it funny, some were angry, some thought Henry Carter was being unreasonable. But most were saying that Doctor Howard lacked medical ethics and had poor skills, and that they wouldn’t come here for treatment or to buy medicine next time. Although these were whispered among acquaintances, and voices were lowered, most people were talking, making it rather noisy, and even the quietest voices spread.

Doctor Howard’s face twitched, he glared viciously at Henry Carter, stomped his foot, and turned to enter the pharmacy.

Moments later, a series of crashing sounds came from inside.

A young errand boy hurried over to close the shop door and hung up a “Closed” sign. The boy gave a wry smile and shut the last door panel.

Henry Carter put away the money pouch and turned to look at Sam.

The little girl’s once pale, bloodless face gradually gained some color, and the bluish tint on her lips faded.

Henry Carter nodded to himself, thinking, “That jade pill must truly be an elixir. Just soaking it in a tub of water can bring someone back from the brink of death—truly miraculous.”

With that thought, Henry Carter packed up his needles, picked up the kettle, and gave David Thompson a few instructions—what foods to avoid after returning home, to drink more water, how to handle the toxins when she vomits, and so on. He didn’t say much, just a few words.

David Thompson’s whole family was moved to tears, thanking him repeatedly.

Just then, Sam’s body trembled, she let out a low groan, and two streams of foul blood trickled from her nose.

Sam’s mother hurried to wipe away the blood, weeping with joy.

The little girl trembled again, her eyelids fluttered, and she woke up.

David Thompson couldn’t care about anything else and quickly gathered around Sam.

Everyone saw a little girl on the verge of death escape danger like this, and all found it incredible, clicking their tongues in amazement. Some who knew proper etiquette congratulated David Thompson, saying things like “great misfortune followed by great fortune.”

David Thompson’s whole family couldn’t help but burst into tears.

The eldest son of David Thompson’s family haltingly told his sister about the young master Carter who saved her, saying his medical skills were a thousand times better than Doctor Howard’s, and went on and on.

At this moment, David Thompson realized that he didn’t know when Henry Carter had already left.

Everyone was surprised too. Most people had been watching the commotion, marveling at the little girl’s recovery and praising the young master Carter’s medical skills, but no one knew when Young Master Carter had left.

However, a few people watching from the south side knew, because Henry Carter had squeezed past them as he left.

“Tsk tsk tsk.” A poor scholar by the street couldn’t help but admire what he saw. Seeing everyone discussing, he wanted to show off his learning and called out, “What a fine young master Carter, truly a sage in medicine, righteous and chivalrous.”

“Well said.”

“Indeed, well said.”

Not many people were literate, and even fewer could really understand, but weren’t these flowery words always worth echoing?