บท 261: Chapter 261 - Testing Talent

As the early morning sunlight filtered through the delicate latticework of the shop's windows, casting intricate patterns of shadow and light upon the polished wooden floor, I set about my daily routine with a sense of quiet purpose and tranquility. With practiced ease, I meticulously arranged the various vials of dried herbs and intricately crafted talismans, each imbued with the essence of ancient wisdom and the intricate energies that permeated the shop's sanctified confines.

As I completed the final touches, my attention turned to the delicate task of tending to the mystical herbs that flourished in the shop's secluded courtyard, their verdant leaves glistening with dew as they swayed gently in the crisp morning breeze. With a gentle hand and a reverent touch, I nurtured the budding plants, infusing them with the vitality and harmonious energies that defined their sacred essence.