Apothecary Yung Kai Kun

It was a small shack that seemed to have withstood a hurricane. The ceiling was filled with holes and the nameplate over the door was hanging from one corner, swinging in the slight breeze that was trapped within the narrow streets.

With big letters stood ‘Apothecary Yung Kai Kin’ however the paint which the name had been written with was peeling off, and a few letters were almost impossible to read.

At first glance, Hui Yue had the feeling that this shop would be too poor to afford his pill, however upon seeing how the other student had clutched his chest, Hui Yue decided to enter and give it a try.

At first everything was dark. No light shone inside the shop, and the only light source came in through the doorframe from the street outside.

The dull light allowed Hui Yue to see cabinets and counters made from glass with what once was medicinal herbs within. Some of the cabinets were empty while the few plants that Hui Yue did see had long since dried out or withered from improper treatment.

Everything within the room was filled with dust and dirt, clearly showing that nothing had been touched for a very long time. The only thing which was dust free was the glass counter.

The room was so small that only a few children the size of Hui Yue could fit in it, and currently no one else was present. Behind the counter was an open doorway into another dark room, and a heavy scent was emitting out. This scent did not smell clear or healthy like the medicinal pills which Hui Yue’s father usually brought home, nor did it smell sweet or tempting like the medicinal pill he had gained the previous evening. This scent was thick and heavy, causing Hui Yue to become slightly drowsy, however his Qi was moving much more rapid than usual.