26:Testing the Salve
After the salve cools, Li Mei applies a small amount to a small cut she has on her arm, a result of tending to the thorny bushes around the garden. The cold, soothing sensation of the salve spreads across the cut, and within moments, she feels a slight tingling as the herbs begin to work their magic.
The redness fades, and the slight swelling decreases. The salve is effective—she can feel the skin starting to repair itself, the herbal properties working their way deep into the tissue.