Setting everything else aside, Lan Qingyou felt that D-grade magic creature cores were something no one could obtain right now. This was because getting one meant having to fight a D-grade magic creature.
However, most people’s levels were currently capped at around level three or four.
There was even a portion of people like her who had been lifestyle players since the 'server opened,' never engaging in combat and thus remaining at level 1.
Expecting this group of people to deal with D-grade magic creatures was clearly impossible, wasn't it?
More importantly, what exactly were D-grade magic creatures?
The creatures they encountered in the Abandoned Forest were basically all E-grade.
She couldn't figure it out.
Lan Qingyou shook her head. After finishing the tray balance, she carried a bucket of water and flew out of the room.
Some might say she shouldn't have shared the upgrade requirements because it would cause prices to rise. But to her, that wasn't a problem at all.
If a problem couldn't be solved, it only meant she hadn't provided enough potions.
As long as the quantity was sufficient, there were no materials that couldn't be bought.
Just look at the E-grade magic creature cores that were nowhere to be found before—weren't they practically everywhere now?
Besides, the potion industry was extremely lucrative; for her, the concept of a loss simply didn't exist.
Lan Qingyou ignored the Regional Channel and focused all her efforts on filling the water tank, cauldrons, stockpots, and every other large container with water.
No one knew exactly what it would be like when the newbie protection period ended.
It might be a monster tide like those described in novels, or it might be something else entirely.
Regardless, Lan Qingyou was determined to stay indoors for the foreseeable future, at least until others had already stepped into whatever traps lay in wait after the protection period expired.
But staying cooped up at home offered no entertainment other than books, so she decided to stockpile water. That way, when she got tired of reading, she could brew potions.
It was her way of balancing work and rest.
Once all the containers were filled with stream water, Lan Qingyou made another trip to Albert's basement to harvest all the glowing mushrooms inside.
She also took the opportunity to sprinkle some stream water on the roots left in the soil.
Upon her return, she went straight to her room on the second floor.
Since she hadn't decided what to do with the third floor yet, she continued to live on the second.
Next to the mattress on the second floor stood the bookcase she had crafted from the bookcase blueprint she'd acquired earlier.
Because she had no curtains and dealing with fabric was too much trouble, she placed the bookcase at the head of the bed to serve as a screen, blocking the early morning sunlight.
Though it made the area behind the bookcase pitch black, at least she didn't have to worry about taking a Solar Flare to the face every morning.
With 《Basic Magic Circuitry》 in hand, she walked out onto the terrace. She sat on a lounge chair next to the winnowing baskets where the snakes, insects, rats, and ants were spread out, soaking up the sun and enjoying the final moments of the newbie protection period while she read.
The lounge chair was also made from a blueprint and was perfect for her.
As the sun dipped behind the mountains and the horizon was set ablaze by the sun's final rays, Lan Qingyou flew down to the first floor and sat at her desk.
She then sent a message to Gu Xiaobei to order dinner, attaching 10 Healing Potions as payment.
Don't doubt it.
Gu Xiaobei's food was just that expensive.
Lan Qingyou had only realized this after she finished her trade with Shang Chuan this morning.
Since Gu Xiaobei started selling food in stone bowls yesterday, her meals had become a best-seller in District 666, just like Lan Qingyou's potions.
The entire channel was discussing them frantically.
However, unlike the others who sought combat buffs, Lan Qingyou was simply a foodie.
Ever since she ate the Silverfish Potato Noodles yesterday, she had developed a high opinion of Gu Xiaobei's culinary skills.
She had even given the girl several kitchen-related items she had found, such as a steamer, small double-handled clay pots, spoons, kitchen knives, and even some ingredients that needed processing.
This included the enamel mug as well.
Initially, Gu Xiaobei didn't want to accept them, feeling she hadn't earned such a reward. But under Lan Qingyou's persuasion, she eventually took them.
In Lan Qingyou's own words, these things were useless to her; she only needed to keep her chopsticks and bowls.
Of course, she kept the instant foods.
Since she had been going out every night acting like a 'Green Ghost,' she had stockpiled enough instant food to last a month.
Or more accurately, emergency food.
After all, in this strange world, one could encounter anything. It was better to be safe than sorry.
In fact, the girl had sent over some homemade food at noon, but because it was midday and good ingredients were hard to come by, she said she would have to wait until evening to make something better.
Despite what Gu Xiaobei said, the Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles at lunch had actually tasted quite good.
Gu Xiaobei didn't make Lan Qingyou wait long.
A few minutes later, a tray appeared on Lan Qingyou's magic desk. On it was a clay pot, a bowl of mantou, and a small dish of chili powder.
In addition, there was a pair of chopsticks and a small soup spoon.
They looked familiar; they were the ones she had given the girl yesterday.
Gu Xiaobei: "Big boss, from now on, I'll use this clay pot for your orders. Just give it back to me when you're done, and I'll wash it."
Gu Xiaobei was naturally aware of the Healing Potions.
However, she had been busy at the stove at the time, and by the time she found out, they were already sold out.
She had felt a bit of a pity.
Then Lan Qingyou had come along and offered a Healing Potion as payment for a single meal, which had made her ecstatic.
Lan Qingyou agreed with Gu Xiaobei's suggestion.
The small one-liter clay pot held about two pounds of food, making it a perfectly suitable bowl.
So, after checking it with the small screen and finding no poison, she grabbed a towel and lifted the lid of the steaming clay pot.
Inside was a whole large chicken leg, accompanied by bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and ham sausage as side ingredients. The broth was clear, the steam hit her face, and the aroma was intoxicating, instantly making Lan Qingyou's appetite soar.
She picked up a mantou and her chopsticks, ready to dig in.
She quickly realized it was impossible to pick up the entire chicken leg with chopsticks.
Fortunately, the leg had been cooked until tender; a gentle tug with the chopsticks pulled off a piece of meat. She dipped it in the chili powder, taking a bite of mantou and a bite of meat—it was pure bliss.
Whenever she felt a bit stuffed, she took a sip of the clear broth, which had a strong herbal fragrance, to reset her palate.
Hmm, this soup seemed to be brewed with Insect-caltrop Herb, Tianshun Flower, and Loose Hemp Grass... and there was something else she couldn't quite identify.
A true professional's work was evident from the first taste.
Though she didn't know what kind of magic creature the chicken leg came from, as someone who dealt with herbs all day, Lan Qingyou could tell exactly which herbs were in the soup with a single sip.
They were all materials used for making Healing Potions or their substitutes.
No wonder the small screen evaluated it as food that could restore 2 health points every 5 seconds for 10 minutes.
If used before a prolonged battle, it could provide a total of 240 health points, making it a rare and valuable item at this stage.
Gu Xiaobei: "This is Steam Pot Chicken made from Multi-colored Feather Chicken. Although it's an other-world modified version, it tastes just like Steam Pot Chicken. I also added Yellow-ringed Legless Worm and Sticky Mushroom to improve blood circulation, making the whole pot not only delicious but also beautiful. It’s perfect in appearance, aroma, and flavor."
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