Wyatt’s eyes flew open in rm, staring at James<b>. </b>“The real Incense of Calm? How is that even possible…?”


    James pinched the incense to extinguish it, handling it with care as he ced it back in the <b>box</b><b>. </b>“That’s the scent.”


    Wyatt’s face transitioned rapidly from shock to a wild tion. “If it truly is the Incense of Calm, then perhaps your condition could see a dramatic improvement.”


    James fell silent for a beat, then added, “No, perhaps this one is even more special than the Incense of Calm I’ve used before.”


    Wyatt was speechless. The true Incense of Calm was exceedingly rare, practically priceless, and the one in James‘ possession seemed to surpass it in quality. Wyatt swallowed hard. He couldn’t even imagine its value.


    Recalling his earlier assumption that it was a low–grade incense and his bold request to take some home and use it as an air freshener, Wyatt now felt an urge to bury himself in the ground. Thankfully, James hadn’t been fooled by his charade. Had James actually given it to him, Wyatt feared he would have been branded a sinner for ages.


    Still, Wyatt’s gaze returned to the box of incense, and after a few seconds of contemtion, he proposed. “Perhaps we should have Niki take a look at it?”


    It wasn’t that Wyatt doubted the incense, but if it was more special than the Incense of Calm, they needed further confirmation on whether it would be even better for James‘ health.


    At that moment, Wyatt had forgotten the words Mirabe had said when she handed the incense to James. “This should be of some help to you.”


    Half an hourter, at Nature’s Apothecary.


    When Niki lit a stick of the Incense of Calm and inhaled its aroma, hisplexion changed. His fingers trembled as he pointed at it. “This indeed is the Incense of Calm. The creator is a genius. They’ve blended several medicinal herbs with the sandalwood base, which has al calming effect, and the medicinal afternotes that can repair bodily functions. They’d have toe up with such a blend with decades of medical experience.


    “Marvelous, truly marvelous!” Niki eximed, then looked up at James. “This Incense of Calm must have been tailor–made, right?”


    James looked at Niki with a deep gaze. “What makes you say that?”


    “Because the mixed herbs are tailored to help with your current health condition. A herb like Cureroot is quite potent. Ingesting it directly might further harm your body, which is why I’ve refrained from prescribing such herbs for internal use.”


    Niki shook his head with a wry smile, continuing, “But it’s been ground into a powder and mixed with the sandalwood to be used externally. This way, its medicinal properties will be


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    maximized. That’s why I said this incense must have been specifically crafted for you.”


    James, deep in thought, didn’t reply immediately.


    Niki looked at him, his voice tinged with hope, “James, might you introduce <b>me </b>to the person. who made this incense?”


    James snapped out of his reverie, a wry smile on his face as he shook his head. “To be honest, the incense was a gift, and I’m certain the giver isn’t versed in herbal medicine.”


    With a hint of disappointment in his eyes, Niki didn’t press the matter further.


    Standing beside Niki, Ethan perked up when he heard the mention of the medicinal. ingredients. He was the one who had sold the herbs to Mirabe. For some reason, he remembered the youngdy who had bought the same herbs the day before. She had event inquired about sandalwood. But then he shook his head dismissively. Coincidences like that just didn’t happen in the real world.


    “Niki,” Wyatt interjected, breaking his silence, “what you’re saying is that if Mr. James uses this incense for his treatment, there’s a chance he could recover, right?<b>” </b>