Chapter 188: The Eccentric Frederick Donovan

"There's a lead on the Saussurea," Jarvis announced urgently. Hearing this, Henry's expression shifted with urgency. "Mr. Stratford, have you secured it?" Jarvis appeared troubled, shaking his head. "Not yet. I learned that a decade ago, an old Chinese medicine practitioner in Rivertide got his hands on a Saussurea. Since then, it’s vanished from sight. I suspect he still has it." "Mr. Stratford, get in touch with him right away. Whatever the price, I need that Saussurea!" Henry said immediately. Jarvis continued with difficulty, "Mr. Carson, it’s not about the money. It’s about the owner of the Saussurea." "What's the issue?" "The man's name is Frederick Donovan, known as 'Alchemaniac'. He was famous for his pill-making skills across the country. But a few years back, a patient died after taking one of his pills. The patient’s family sued him. He paid a hefty settlement and lost his medical license." "Frederick was deeply affected and retired, settling in a small village on Ser