What a Lion's Mouth

Yukino Yukinoshita and Kato Megumi also didn't want Li Yu to add anything extra. As for making it into other flavors? Forget it!

"What a shame. In that case, I'll just have to dilute it." Li Yu said with some regret, but he didn't say anything else. He went to get the mineral water he had bought earlier and started diluting.

This scene left Yukino Yukinoshita and the others speechless. Witnessing Li Yu's actions firsthand, they finally understood that this stuff was made by diluting it.

Especially when they saw that after Li Yu diluted it, the color became exactly the same as the ones sold outside, and the medicinal fragrance also faded. Everyone understood that these Basic Potions were made this way...

After diluting the water, Li Yu began to pack them into potion bags. For his first batch, he made about 5 jin.

Each bag averaged 100 grams, and after packing them all, there were exactly 25 bags. Looking at the Red Potions laid out together, Asuna and the others fell into thought.

Were these diluted potions really okay? Looking at the remaining potions Li Yu had packed, Asuna couldn't help but ask, "Can we try the rest?"

Hearing Asuna's words, Li Yu had no objections and directly indicated that they could try whatever they wanted. After all, they were his major clients.

The three of them stepped forward and dipped a finger in to taste it. They had all learned how to discern if a medicine was effective.

They only needed to use their true qi to sense the medicinal properties. If the effect was good, the medicine would be quickly absorbed, restoring their true qi or magic power.

The three of them tested it this way. The taste of the medicine in their mouths was no different from the ones sold outside, with a medicinal fragrance and a slightly sour taste.

As their true qi came into contact with the medicine, the sour sensation in their mouths quickly disappeared. This meant it was being absorbed by their bodies. Realizing this, the three exchanged glances.

Then they nodded. Asuna couldn't help but ask, "How much are you planning to sell this for? We want a batch!"

The effect was quite good, all of them were qualified, and they had watched Li Yu make them themselves, so they felt at ease using them. At the very least, Li Yu hadn't added anything unnecessary.

"What's the current price outside? A few hundred yuan per bottle?" Li Yu couldn't help but ask when they inquired about the price.

"Basic Red and Blue Potions are 300 yuan per bottle now. We were looking at potions before we came," Kato Megumi said, stating the price.

Hearing her words, Li Yu couldn't help but click his tongue and then complained, "It's really damn expensive. I can't afford it anyway. Let me tell you, the cost for me to make 25 bags is about 1500 yuan, with an average cost of 60 yuan per bag."

The Basic Potions sold outside were mass-produced, so the cost would be even lower, possibly around twenty to thirty yuan. And then they sold it for 300 yuan?

I can only say... it's better for me to make it myself. Selling medicine is indeed profitable these days. As for how much to sell it to them for? Let them consider that question themselves.

Hearing Li Yu's words, Asuna nodded. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Then... is 260 yuan per bag okay?"

Li Yu was stunned. Good heavens, what kind of a high price was this? Li Yu was planning to make a profit of 40 yuan, but Asuna only reduced it by 40 yuan, allowing Li Yu to earn 200 yuan.

Li Yu thought about it and made a decision. He would make a profit no matter how much he sold it for. Moreover, Li Yu wanted to build a long-term relationship. So, he immediately said, "It doesn't have to be that expensive. 200 yuan is fine. I won't cheat you."

Asuna was also a little surprised by this price. "Is that okay? You won't lose money? They sell it for 300 yuan outside, so selling it for 260 yuan is fine."

Kato Megumi and Yukino also agreed with Asuna's words. Li Yu could even sell it for 280 yuan without any problem, and it would still be cheaper than outside shops.

"There's no need for that. You know the cost, and I'm already making a lot of profit at this price. If you need any potions in the future, just come to me. This is a preferential price!" Li Yu wanted to build a long-term relationship.

Moreover, there would be Intermediate or even Advanced potions in the future. Developing these few people into his exclusive customers would allow Li Yu to earn a lot of money.

"Is that so? Alright then, Li Yu, what's your production capacity here? How many more bags can you make?" Asuna saw that Li Yu had made up his mind, so she didn't say anything more.

Instead, she asked about Li Yu's current production capacity. She intended to buy more, as this stuff would always be useful and had a long shelf life.

"I bought a lot of materials for both types of potions. Based on the current consumption, if I make all of them into Red Potions, I can make 150 bags. The Blue Potions are about the same amount," Li Yu calculated briefly and gave the answer.

"Then I'll take 30 bags of each type!" Asuna immediately made a decision. With the limited production, if the three of them shared, 30 bags would be just enough.

They could buy more from Li Yu when they ran out. Li Yu had already learned how to make them in his first attempt, and as he became more skilled, his production speed would increase. 30 bags of each Red and Blue potion would be enough for this round of dungeon adventures.

"I'll take the same," "Me too." As Asuna finished speaking, Kato Megumi and Yukino Yukinoshita also chimed in, saying they would each take 30 bags of Red and Blue potions.

"Okay, no problem. That way, I'll still have quite a bit left, which will be enough. Please wait a moment, I should be able to finish it before evening!" Li Yu said and then continued to work busily.

He was beaming inwardly because, with this, he would earn 36,000 yuan, a profit of several times over. This was simply too satisfying.

With this thought, Li Yu's motivation grew stronger, and he continued to extract the medicinal ingredients. Asuna and the others, having settled this matter, also stepped forward to help.

With the help of the three, Li Yu finally finished all their orders before dinner. Fortunately, Li Yu's physical condition was excellent, otherwise, he would have been exhausted.

"Finally done!" Li Yu let out a sigh of relief, looking at the packed Red and Blue potions, he could finally relax.

"Let's eat first. We can deal with the rest later," Asuna called out to everyone at this moment. She had already helped prepare dinner.

Since Li Yu had been busy, he definitely wouldn't have had time to cook, so she took the initiative to prepare dinner for everyone.

"Thank you for your trouble, Asuna." Hearing Asuna's call, Li Yu also put down his work and went to eat. The four of them had a simple meal at Li Yu's place.

After they had eaten their fill, Li Yu began to pack and store the potions. All the potions belonging to the three of them were ready. He planned to deal with the remaining ones tomorrow.

"Please be sure to tell me when you can make Intermediate Potions!" Yukino Yukinoshita said to Li Yu very seriously as she looked at the packed potions. She had come to terms with it. Since it was all stuff that needed to be diluted anyway, she might as well buy Li Yu's diluted version!