abnabooks Chapter 90 Two New Materials
Chapter 90 Two New Materials
Should we wrap it in a waterproof coating?
How can we ensure that it can be broken down in the stomach after ingestion?
Li Ang pondered the problem while his hands continued searching, and soon another piece of information appeared before him.
【Waterweed balls】grow in certain mountain streams and pools. The algae are rich in colloids. After boiling, they can solidify into transparent or semi-transparent jelly with a refreshing taste and can be preserved for a long time. In the past, during famines, some people used to eat them to fill their stomachs. However, the downside is that they do not make you feel full after eating them. Now they are only used as snacks.
This is it! A bold idea quickly took shape in his mind, and excitement washed over him, but he quickly calmed down.
After all, this is still just a theoretical conjecture and needs to be verified through practice.
These two materials are clearly not standard potion ingredients, and even Instructor Eve wouldn't have them in stock.
When thinking about the source of the ingredients, Li Ang naturally thought of the cafeteria, since both of these ingredients are related to food, and even if the cafeteria doesn't have them, it should have ways to purchase them.
It was nearly noon when Li Ang entered the cafeteria.
Today's featured set meal is pan-seared beef short ribs with mushroom sauce, and the aroma is irresistible.
He ordered one as usual, then took his tray and found a seat.
The head chef of the cafeteria was a stout, always smiling middle-aged man.
Upon seeing Li Ang, his smile grew even warmer.
After all, Li Ang is not only a regular here, but also a winner of the Silver Crucible Competition, making him a distinguished guest of this canteen.
After the peak dining period had passed and the cafeteria was less crowded, Li Ang got up and walked to the food pick-up window.
The head chef was directing the kitchen helpers to clean up when he saw Li Ang. He quickly wiped his hands and came to greet him.
"Lord Li Ang, are you satisfied with today's dishes?"
"Very delicious, Mr. Chef," Li Ang replied politely, then got to the point.
"Actually, I want to ask you about two things..." He said, referring to the sap of the balsam tree and the algae.
Upon hearing this, the head chef showed a hint of surprise, but quickly regained his smile:
"Fewer people eat tree bread these days, but you can still find it. As for seaweed balls... they taste okay when made into jelly, but they're not very filling. They're mostly bought as snacks by women who are concerned about their appearance and weight. What do you want from these?"
"It's some... well, some experimentation with potions, which requires using their properties," Leon explained vaguely.
The chef suddenly realized that he was already quite used to the wizards' bizarre requests:
"These things aren't worth much. Scented balsam costs about 5 copper coins per kilogram, and water hyacinth is even cheaper, only 2 copper coins per kilogram. How much do you need? I can bring some back for you on my next shopping trip."
Li Ang was overjoyed and took out a silver coin to hand over:
"Thank you for your help. I need ten kilograms of each type of material. The remaining money is just a small token of my appreciation for your assistance."
The head chef waved his hands repeatedly, "Oh, Lord Li Ang, you're too kind. You don't need so much..." But seeing Li Ang's insistence, he accepted it anyway, his smile growing even wider.
"Don't worry, I'll have my clerk pick out the best ones. You can come and pick them up tomorrow morning."
Leaving the cafeteria, Li Ang felt relieved. The source of the ingredients had been solved, and the price was far lower than expected.
After leaving the cafeteria, Li Ang went to Sandra Meya's dormitory, wanting to share the progress of the potion with the two of them.
He knocked on the door, but there was no answer; it seemed she and Harris were still busy elsewhere.
Just as he was about to leave and come back another time, he heard a familiar argument coming from the end of the corridor.
"I think there's nothing wrong with this medicine. The slight side effects are nothing compared to its effectiveness." This was Maya's clear and stubborn voice.
"No, dilution is the best option right now, Maxwell. Not everyone has such strong resistance as you," Harris calmly retorted.
"But Li Angqing said we need to focus on achieving the desired effect..."
"The wizard Leon was referring to the premise of ensuring safety!"
The two women approached each other while arguing, and their eyes lit up when they saw Li Ang.
Maya excitedly ran over, and perhaps due to the emotional turmoil, her nose started bleeding again. She casually wiped it away with the back of her hand, exclaiming excitedly:
"Li Angqing! It's just in time that you've arrived. What are your thoughts?"
Li Ang looked at Meiya, who was bleeding profusely but whose eyes were shining.
Feeling somewhat helpless, I thought of taking out my handkerchief to wipe her face, but then I realized that the handkerchief had disappeared without a trace. I had no choice but to give up and said:
"Harris is right, the side effects must be controlled. But Your Highness is also right, our medicine doesn't need to become mediocre."
His words stunned them both, but then their faces lit up with surprise. Maya eagerly asked, "You found a way?"
"I have a preliminary idea, but we need to get the materials tomorrow to verify it." Li Ang nodded and briefly explained his slow-release approach to the two of them.
After listening to Li Ang's account, both Maya and Harris were briefly stunned.
Slow release? This idea was completely beyond their understanding of potions. Harris was the first to react, her eyes behind her glasses flashing with a somewhat fanatical light. She quickly understood the ingenuity of this idea and looked at Li Ang with admiration.
Although Maya only had a vague understanding of the principle, she immediately cheered because of her absolute trust in Li Ang: "That's great! I knew you had a way, Li Ang. We will definitely be able to make the most powerful potion."
The three of them discussed for a while longer at the dormitory entrance, agreeing to start the experiment immediately after the materials arrived the next day, before they went their separate ways.
The next morning, Li Ang arrived at the canteen early. The head chef had been waiting for a long time, pointing to two bulging large sacks in the corner:
"Lord Li Ang, the goods you requested are all of the highest quality. The sap from the balsam tree was freshly harvested last week, and the algae balls were the cleanest ones you could find."
Li Ang thanked the head chef and looked at the two large bags of ordinary ingredients, his heart filled with anticipation.
He refused the chef's suggestion to send someone to deliver the ingredients to his dormitory, and instead carried the two large bags of ingredients back to his dormitory himself before going to the fifth floor for class.
After class, he found Sandra Meyer and Harris, and the three of them went to Leon's dormitory to prepare to transport the materials to the workshop.
Looking at the two large sacks in Li Ang's dormitory, Maya curiously leaned over and poked them:
"Huh? This is the key material that can solve the side effects?" She easily picked up one sack in each hand and weighed it in her hands. "But the quantity is quite substantial."
Harris also looked puzzled; she found it hard to connect these crude things in sacks with advanced potions.
In her view, the key material to solve the side effects of the Dragon Power Potion must be a high-end product that comes in a crystal bottle and costs dozens of silver coins per drop.
They didn't waste time standing still. Meiya easily carried two bags of materials and took the initiative to do the physical work. Led by Li Ang, the group entered the workshop.