Chapter 2146 The Effects of the Ultimate Tonic Liquor
Chapter 2146 The Effects of the Ultimate Tonic Liquor
Old Mr. Bane had always been decisive and efficient. So, right after he finished speaking, he instructed
a server to bring over the birthday presents Matthew brought.
There wasn't anything extraordinary with the packaging for the liquor, but when the bottle was opened,
the thick aroma filled the air.
Everyone couldn't help but feel a jolt of energy just by getting a whiff of the sweet aroma wafting from
the liquor bottle. So, when they saw the amber-colored liquid slowly flow into the glass, the alcohol
lovers in the room couldn't help but salivate at the sight. Alas, their statuses also restricted them into
confinements of dignified poise. Thus, they could only stare at the liquor with longing eyes.
However, Old Mr. Bane merely took things in stride. Although he hadn't known Matthew for long, he
knew Matthew's character well. If it was something ordinary, his last disciple wouldn't have brought it to
the birthday banquet.
Moreover, Old Mr. Bane was an alcohol lover, to begin with. Unfortunately, he was forced to swap his
drinks for tea due to his declining health. Hence, when such fine alcohol was placed in front of him, the
yearning which he had hidden for years was awakened.
The second his hand touched the glass, Albert, who was next to him, hurriedly stopped him. "Master,
you can't drink anything alcoholic." This was the advice Matthew gave, and Albert remembered it to this
day.
The initially enthusiastic Old Mr. Bane became hesitant at Albert's timely warning and turned his gaze
to Matthew.
Matthew understood the questioning look in his eyes. So, he stepped forward and explained, "Don't
worry, Albert. This liquor has been specially processed, and the alcohol content will evaporate through
the pores and breathing even before it reaches the stomach. So, Master Bane's health will not be
affected if he takes this liquor."
Old Mr. Bane immediately tossed all his worries out the window as he picked up the glass and finished
it in one go. Then, under everyone's anticipatory gaze, he breathed out heavily and roared, "Delicious!"
It was just as Matthew said, a sweet, mellow taste spread out when the liquor entered the mouth and it
glided smoothly down the throat. However, the instant it managed to arrive at the stomach, all the
alcohol had evaporated. To his immense delight, Matthew had also ingeniously replaced the strong,
rancid taste of alcohol with the sweet blend of herbs.
Gustav, who was seated close by, squirmed restlessly when he noticed just how Old Mr. Bane was
enjoying himself. He could identify no less than thirty herbs used just from the aroma alone. He knew
everything there was to know about tonic liquor after spending decades upon decades studying
medicine. The more herbs that were used, the stronger medicinal effects they would have, but blindly
adding any herbs into the brewing process was not enough.
Every herb had its medicinal properties, and the medicinal properties of each herb would influence one
another. Therefore, if they were not processed properly, the tonic would turn into poison.
Old Mr. Bane naturally caught sight of the eager expression on the faces of the CAUMP members. So,
he instructed the servers to serve the liquor to Gustav and the others, who were already tapping their
feet impatiently. They didn't hesitate to pick up the glass and took a sniff before closing their eyes,
analyzing carefully. During this brief process, they were pleasantly surprised that they felt more
refreshed than before.
As an elder of the medical union, Gustav was more concerned about the harmonization and
pharmacology of the liquor. His worries were placed to rest just after a sip—a small little sip—his body
gradually felt energized. As he was tied up with work recently, various parts of his body were beginning
to show signs of fatigue, but even those symptoms of stress were slowly receding after a taste.
"Ninety-nine types of herbs," Matthew said honestly.
"Very impressive. You've surpassed many elders, and I can only distinguish eighty-five herbs." Then,
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