Chapter 6 Limitless Potential

• The birthday celebration was set for 7.00 PM, just half an hour away.
• If he left now, he could make it in time without any trouble.
• However, Sally still needed attention, so he couldn't depart just yet.
• Turning to Cedric, Michael requested, "Dr. Mckinney, I'd like to purchase some herbs from you. Could you assist me in gathering them?"
• Having been standing nearby since Michael's earlier call, Cedric bowed respectfully and replied, "Of course, Mr. Shephard. My clinic is well-stocked with herbs. Just tell me what you need."
• "Dr. Mckinney, I insist on paying!" Michael insisted, grabbing a piece of paper nearby and swiftly jotting down several herb names.
• Unable to refuse Michael's persistence, Cedric accepted the list and went to gather the herbs.
• Before long, Cedric returned with a selection of high-quality herbs.
• Michael examined them and immediately recognized their superior quality.
• Although he had never seen these medicines before, he now possessed the ancestral heritage of Taoist medicine. This inheritance included not only the lifelong knowledge of his ancestors but also a trace of their spiritual root, which had entered his body, giving him the foundation of Taoist medicine.
• With a quick glance, he could discern the quality of these herbs.
• Cedric was thoughtful, even bringing a pot and small stove for brewing.
• "Dr. Mckinney, I have an urgent matter to attend to. Could you watch over Sally and prepare these herbs?" Michael requested.
• "Of course," Cedric affirmed.
• Michael sequentially added the herbs to the pot while explaining the theories to Cedric, who took meticulous notes, impressed by Michael's expertise.
• Cedric was astounded!
• The method of decoction and the sequence of herb additions were entirely unfamiliar to him.
• Yet, he recognized that Michael's approach would maximize the herbs' effectiveness, making them potent remedies for the patient!
• Looking at Michael, Cedric's admiration grew.
• To grasp Taoist medicine at such a young age, with such exceptional medical skills ... His future accomplishments were beyond what Goldspire could imagine!
• One might say his potential was limitless!
• Cedric understood that Michael demonstrating his brewing technique was a deliberate lesson, and he felt deeply grateful to Michael.
• Once all the herbs were in the pot, Michael instructed Cedric on brewing times and heat control.
• He checked Sally's condition again.
• Sally was now asleep, her condition stable and no longer critical.
• However, Sally had endured years of hardship when following Michael around, and her prolonged illness had weakened her body. Complete recovery would take time.
• With his tasks completed, Michael prepared to attend the banquet.
• Before departing, Cedric handed him a gift box.
• "Mr. Shephard, I heard you mention you're attending a birthday banquet. Knowing you hadn't prepared a gift, I took the liberty of preparing one for you. I hope you'll accept it," Cedric explained.
• After a moment's consideration, Michael accepted the gift.
• Despite his strained relations with the Lewises, attending Tina's birthday required observing proper etiquette.
• Suddenly, Michael had a thought. "Dr. Mckinney, is there anything of great value in this gift?"
• They had just met, and he couldn't accept anything too valuable.
• Cedric quickly reassured him, "No, it's nothing valuable. It's just some nourishing medicinal items. Since I run a clinic, I have plenty of them. Please accept it as a token of goodwill."
• Michael weighed the gift box in his hand and found it light. He nodded gratefully to Cedric. "Dr. Mckinney, you are very kind. Thank you so much!"