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Chen Mobai felt puzzled.
Were there really people in this world without a last na?
Seeing that Qing Nu had already walked away, he decided not to ask and just followed her.
“The grilled fish here is especially good. I only splurge on this al once every month when I get my paycheck.”
Chen Mobai followed Qing Nu to a small restaurant tucked away in a corner of the city. Being familiar with the place, she picked up a nu and was about to order a spicy dish, then rembered that she’s the one treating him.
“You pick sothing.”
“I’ve never eaten here, you can go ahead and order. Just make it not too spicy.” Upon hearing Chen Mobai’s request, Qing Nu simply ordered grilled fish in a pepper and salt style instead of the spicy version. She also added lotus root slices, bean sprouts, and glass noodles, and ordered two sodas to round out their al.
“How is it? The taste isn’t bad, right?”
Qing Nu seed happy with her choice. Chen Mobai tried it out and found that the side dishes were indeed tasty. The fish, however, was quite average. Having enjoyed Azure Blood Carp from Lake Azure Cloud consistently, which even the Gold Core masters in Tianhe realm found irresistible, the fish they could source here in the mundane world just couldn’t compare.
“It’s alright.”
All Chen Mobai could muster was a neutral comnt. Qing Nu shot him a white look in apparent disapproval of his lack of social tact, but that didn’t stop her from relishing the al. She managed to finish the majority of the large portion they’d ordered.
“Do you like grilled fish a lot?”
Chen Mobai asked, watching Qing Nu take a sip of soda to alleviate the greasiness of the al.
“Mm, the first ti I ate out, it was here. Since then, I’ve always thought that this place serves the best food in the world.”
“Next ti, I can personally catch a fish, and with the condints from this restaurant, I guarantee the taste will be even better.”
Although he had already eaten all the Azure Blood Carp in Lake Azure Cloud, there were still so offspring left over. The taste might not be as good as the original, but it will definitely be better than what this restaurant serves. Upon hearing this, Qing Nu didn’t know how to respond and stood there montarily dumbfounded.
The owner was clearing their table at the mont which made the scene extrely awkward.
Who would have thought soone could criticize the fish right in front of the owner!
Qing Nu concluded that the boy sitting in front of her was seriously lacking in social grace.
“The play is about to start. We should go.”
Originally planning for a leisurely chat after the al, now Qing Nu had to hastily pay the bill and pulled Chen Mobai away citing the play as the excuse. “Do you have any affordable sources for the raw material for the Qi-replenishing Spirit Water?”
The pair found a quiet coffee shop to continue discussing matters related to their upcoming collaboration.
“No, everything in our store was packaged by the Baoping Pharmacy and sent over. My master handles the item list and I sign when the items arrive.”
Qing Nu shook her head.
“I looked at the formula. It mainly requires three primary ingredients and four supplentary ones. The primary ones are easy, I could find them online, but there’re so many brands for the supplentary ones, I’m not sure which to choose?”
Chen Mobai took out the tube of Qi-replenishing Spirit Water he hadn’t opened yet and handed it to Qing Nu.
The three primary ingredients are Huang Jing, Baizhu, and Fangfeng. Since they’re only refining a Rank-1 Qi-replenishing Spirit Water, ten years worth of dicinal effectiveness will suffice. These are common ingredients that anyone with Good Deed Points can purchase.
However, the four supplentary ingredients were different; they were Dextrin, Mannitol, Flavor Modifier, and Fengling Substance.
These seed more like industrial materials with so many different brands, it was hard to know which worked best.
“Use this brand for Dextrin, this one produces good Mannitol, this factory has a good Flavor Modifier, and if you’re consuming the result right after synthesis, you can use the cheapest Fengling Substance…”
As expected of a professional, Qing Nu quickly pointed out which brands they should buy from and spoke confidently, having evidently planned out the whole thing beforehand.
I understand the purpose of Fengling Substance from its na; it should be used to seal the Spiritual Water after completion to prevent the dicinal effect from leaking out. But what are the functions of the other three?” “Dextrin is for combining the dicinal properties of the three main herbs, Mannitol is to enhance absorption by the human body, and the Flavor Modifier is for sweetening. The original mix is extrely bitter, and without a Flavor Modifier, it’s hardly consumable.”
“So, are you saying we can leave out the Flavor Modifier?”
Chen Mobai posed another question, causing Qing Nu to choke.
I an, it’s not entirely necessary. We can save 500 Good Deed Points that way. But are you sure about this? You don’t like the taste of herbs, right? I’ve tasted the Spiritual Water without the Flavor Modifier before, it’s extrely bitter.”
While Qing Nu continued trying to persuade him, Chen Mobai began to waver. He really didn’t like the taste of herbs.
“Fine, I’ll go with your suggestions for the ingredients for the first batch. How will we solve the issues of location and equipnt?”
“Well, I could try borrowing my master’s dication pool and Cold Brewing Machine initially. If he notices and objects, then well have to find another way.”
The pair continued discussing finer details. Qing Nu also helped Chen Mobai select a few online suppliers for the primary ingredients on Xuen Net, so of which her master also orders from, ensuring their quality.
Without further questions, Chen Mobai placed the orders following her instructions. Both the address and recipient he entered were Evergreen Pharmacy and Qing Nu, considering she was usually the one signing for packages at the store, keeping it safe from teacher’s discovery.
After purchasing all three primary ingredients and four supplentary ones, the ten thousand Good Deed Points Chen Mobai had earned from converting’ Spirit Stones were reduced by more than half.
How many tubes can you ensure to produce out of a single batch?”
Chen Mobai picked up the unsealed tube of Qi-replenishing Spirit Water that was on the table and asked.
“Sowhere between 10 to 20 tubes.”
“Ahem….”
Mid-drink, Chen Mobai almost choked on his coffee.
“Isn’t that setting up for certain loss?”
“So initial investnt is definitely required. Don’t worry, once I get proficient, you’ll start reaping profits.”
Qing Nu clenched her slender fingers tightly and patted her chest, full of confidence.
But all Chen Mobai could do was heave a sigh.
Well, no other options were there. Being in Xuen where resources were scarce, if he wanted to use ‘Qi-replenishing Spirit Water’ or even better dicinal items with no restrictions, having an Alchemist was the best choice.
He could only hope that the girl in front of him was worth the investnt.
Co on, we’re allowed in the theater now.”
Checking the ti, Qing Nu imdiately urged Chen Mobai to head out, eager to watch ‘Stepping on the Moon’ by the Jade Phoenix Theater Troupe.
In the theater.
Chen Mobai sat down in his seat, his face sowhat awkward.
He had overlooked sothing.
“Brother, is she your girlfriend?”
To his left was his younger cousin, Wang Xinying who he had given a ticket to for Jiang Yuyuan’s performance today.
Her eyes widened, and she scrutinized the beautiful Qing Nu sitting to the right of Chen Mobai.
Qing Nu blushed a little, bowing her head in confusion due to the blunt question from the innocent young girl..
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