This Pot of Chicken Soup, Complete in Color, Aroma, and Taste

Setting aside everything else, she felt that a D-Rank Devilish Creature Core was simply not something people could obtain right now. Because this meant one would have to fight a D-Rank devilish creature to acquire it.

But at the moment, most people's levels were at most around three or four.

There were even some, like herself, who had been life-skill players since the "server launch" and hadn't fought at all, so their levels had remained at lv1.

To expect this group of people to deal with a D-Rank devilish creature was clearly impossible, right?

Most importantly, what exactly were D-Rank devilish creatures like?

Currently, the devilish creatures they encountered within the Abandoned Forest were basically E-Rank.

She couldn't figure it out.

Lan Qingyou shook her head, and after crafting the Tray Balance, she picked up a Water Bucket and flew out of the room.

Perhaps some would say Lan Qingyou shouldn't have revealed the upgrade requirements, as this would cause prices to rise. But for her, these weren't problems at all.

If a problem couldn't be solved, it just meant the quantity of potions she provided wasn't enough.

As long as the quantity was sufficient, there were no materials that couldn't be bought.

Look at the E-Rank Devilish Creature Cores that weren't available before; weren't they everywhere now?

Moreover, the potion industry was inherently highly profitable, so for her, there was no issue of loss.

Lan Qingyou didn't concern herself with the Regional Channel; she was currently putting all her effort into filling the Water Tank, cauldrons, soup pots, and every other large container with water.

No one knew exactly what the end of the Novice Protection Period would look like.

It might be a beast tide attack as described in novels, or perhaps something else entirely.

But regardless, Lan Qingyou had made up her mind not to leave the house for the next period of time, at least until others had stepped on the landmines of having no Novice Protection.

However, there was no other entertainment at home besides books, so she decided to hoard water; that way, she could brew potions when she got tired of reading.

It could be considered a balance of work and leisure.

Once all the containers were filled with Creek Water, Lan Qingyou made another trip to Albert's basement to harvest all the Luminous Mushrooms inside.

While she was at it, she sprinkled some Creek Water on the roots left in the soil.

After returning, she went straight to the room on the second floor.

Since she hadn't decided what to use the third floor for yet, she continued to live on the second floor.

Next to the mattress on the second floor was the Bookshelf she had crafted using the blueprint she had collected earlier.

Because there were no curtains and fabric was too much of a hassle, she had placed the Bookshelf at the head of the bed to serve as a screen to block the morning sun after she finished making it.

Although this left the area behind the bookshelf in total darkness, at least she didn't have to worry about taking a Solar Fist every morning.

Holding the Basic Magic Circuitry in her hand, she went to the balcony and sat on the Recliner next to the Dustpan filled with snakes, insects, and rodents, enjoying the last rays of the Novice Protection Period while reading.

This Recliner was also made from a blueprint, and for her, it couldn't have been more perfect.

When the sun set behind the mountains and the horizon was scorched into a sea of fire clouds by the last radiance of the sun, Lan Qingyou flew to the first floor and arrived at the Magic 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 only found this out after waking up today and finishing her trade with Shang Chuan.

Ever since she started selling food yesterday after purchasing the Stone Bowl, her food had become a best-seller in District 666, just like her potions.

The entire channel was discussing it frantically.

It was just that, unlike their pursuit of strength, Lan Qingyou was purely greedy for good food.

Ever since she ate the Silverfish Potato Noodles yesterday, she had highly approved of Gu Xiaobei's culinary skills.

She even gave the other party some of her own kitchen-related items, such as the Steamer, the Small Two-Eared Clay Pot, the Soup Spoon, the Kitchen Knife, and even some ingredients she had found that required processing.

Of course, that included the Enamel Jar as well.

Originally, Gu Xiaobei didn't want them, as she didn't want to accept rewards without merit. But under Lan Qingyou's persuasion, she eventually accepted them.

In Lan Qingyou's own words, these were useless to her; she only needed to keep the Chopsticks and the bowl.

Of course, she still kept the convenience foods.

Having gone out every night to act as a "Green Ghost," she had hoarded enough convenience food to last a month.

Or more accurately, emergency food.

After all, in this strange world, anything could happen; it was better to be prepared.

In fact, the other party had sent over homemade food at noon, but because it was noon and she couldn't get good ingredients, she had to wait until evening to make something better.

Although that was what Gu Xiaobei said, the Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles she had at noon were actually quite delicious.

Gu Xiaobei didn't make Lan Qingyou wait long.

About a few minutes later, a tray appeared on Lan Qingyou's Magic Desk, containing a clay pot, a bowl filled with Steamed Buns, and a small saucer containing Chili Powder.

In addition to that, there was a pair of Chopsticks and a small Soup Spoon—two pieces of tableware.

It looked somewhat familiar; it was the one she had given the other party yesterday.

Gu Xiaobei: "Big Boss, from now on, use this clay pot for all your orders. Just give it back to me when you're done, and I'll wash it."

Gu Xiaobei was, of course, aware of the matter regarding the Healing Potion.

It was just that she had been busy at the stove at the time, and by the time she found out, they had already been snatched up.

She had originally felt a little regretful about it.

As it turned out, Lan Qingyou had paid for a single meal with a Healing Potion, which had made her incredibly happy.

Lan Qingyou indicated that she was fine with Gu Xiaobei's suggestion.

It was only a 1-liter small clay pot that could hold about two pounds of food, so it was perfectly suitable to use as a bowl.

She scanned it with her Small Screen, and after confirming there was no poison, she grabbed a towel and lifted the steaming lid of the clay pot.

Inside the pot was a whole large chicken leg, accompanied by some bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and Ham Sausage as side dishes. The broth was clear, steam billowed into her face, and the overflowing aroma made Lan Qingyou's appetite soar.

She picked up the Steamed Bun and Chopsticks from the bowl beside her, ready to dig in.

However, she realized it was clearly impossible to pick up the entire chicken leg with just the Chopsticks.

Fortunately, the chicken leg had been cooked until soft and tender; a gentle nudge was enough to tear off a piece of meat. Dipping it in Chili Powder and alternating between bites of the Steamed Bun and the meat, she ate with great delight.

Whenever she felt choked, she would take a sip of the clear soup, which was rich in herbal flavors, to reset the taste in her mouth.

Hmm, this soup must have been brewed with Chongling Grass, Tianshun Flower, and Sanma Grass; there also seemed to be something else in it that she hadn't identified yet.

An expert knows the score as soon as they make a move.

Although she didn't know what kind of monster the chicken leg came from, as someone who dealt with medicinal herbs all day, Lan Qingyou could taste exactly which herbs were inside after just one sip of the soup.

They were all materials used to make Healing Potions, or at least effective substitutes.

No wonder the Small Screen evaluated it as food that could restore 2 HP every 5 seconds for 10 minutes.

If used before a prolonged battle, it could provide a continuous recovery of 240 HP, which was a rare and valuable commodity during this period.

Gu Xiaobei: "This is Steam Pot Chicken made with Colored Feather Chicken. Although it's an otherworldly modified version, it tastes pretty much like the original Steam Pot Chicken. Plus, I added Yellow-Ringed Legless Worm and Mucus Mushroom, which improve blood circulation, making the whole pot not only delicious but also visually appealing—a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate."