Volume 2 The Imminent Threat Chapter 101 Poor Hygiene
Although today's alchemy course is over, it will take a while for the kitten charms to really lie down and rest.
The pots of medicine on the campfire need to be cleaned up, the residues of herbs that are emitting a strong bitter smell need to be buried, a few little ones splashed by boiling liquid need to be treated, and the daily guard posts need to be set up.
Not only do the kittens need to be busy for a while before they can rest, but several adults also have their own jobs at hand.
Old Tom walked around the camp, arranged the sentry for the day, and came back in a hurry. When he came back, the first thing he saw was Fang Qiuling who was diluting the potion stock solution next to the bonfire, and then he stepped up.
"Shulick, is this potion complete? It doesn't seem that difficult. β
"It's almost ready, dilute it and 'activate' it again." Fang Qiuling replied casually while calculating the dilution ratio, "The energy elixir is the foundation of the foundation in alchemy, and the formula that every alchemist learns first is of course not difficult. Otherwise, how could it be sold so cheaply. β
"Still cheap? One bottle is enough for me to buy several barrels of ale, okay. β
"You're a yellow soup that satisfies your appetite, it's a magic potion. How can the two be put together and compared. β
Old Tom muttered, "...... I don't think it's bad. It's also very easy to refine. β
"Oh......" Fang Qiuling raised his head, revealing a look that seemed to be smiling rather than smiling, "What do you mean...... Have you learned too? β
"When, of course!" Old Tom's voice revealed a bit of weakness, but he still nodded without hesitation, "You stinky boy has spoken in such detail, a fool can learn it." If you don't believe me, you ask the little girl. β
Lily nodded the same: "I've learned it too, and it doesn't feel very difficult." β
"Shino, what about you? Learned? β
"Hmm." Shino nodded slightly.
"Great, you've been unusually promoted! Starting tomorrow you will be teaching together as a teaching assistant! Oh yes. Fang Qiuling showed a wicked smile, he turned around and shouted into the distance: "Old Ed, will you do it?" β
"What's that?"
Pastor Ed's voice came back from afar, with undisguised displeasure in his words.
"Energy Elixir!"
"I would!"
"Ouch, I didn't expect you, old Ed, to be able to do alchemy. Disrespectful! β
"Get out!"
Anyone who has been with Fang Qiuling for a long time can't help but burst into foul language. One of the most frequently used words is undoubtedly the word "roll".
Old Tom and Lily laughed out loud.
"Come, come, come! I won't talk about the dilution stock solution, you will definitely know this. And, Dad, you're the best at this. That chili oil soup ......"
"What? Do you have an opinion about chili oil soup? β
"No comment! Just a special mention. Dilution in a ratio of one to five, understand? β
"Well, no problem."
"Okay, after dilution, it will take on a gray and transparent color, so that the energy potion is complete. If you want to drink it, you can already drink it directly. Fang Qiuling casually distributed the diluted elixir to the three people around him, "However, this kind of energy elixir is called a 'secondary energy elixir' by the alchemist. To put it bluntly, it is an energy medicine of not very good quality. This is the kind of energy potion that is commonly found on the market, and the one that is placed on the counter of the Adventurer's Guild is also this 'secondary' product. β
Lily grasped the bottle in her hand and asked, "Is there any difference?" Secondary and ordinary? β
"In terms of effect, the two are basically the same. Sometimes the secondary energy elixir may be a little better at stimulating the body, depending on the specific raw materials put in the elixir. But...... The energy potion is an overdraft type potion, and you should know this Lily very well. β
"That's right! I was in bed for two days! β
Lily grinded her teeth, and there was a little more unkindness in her eyes. All the energy potions she drank were given by Fang Qiuling! And...... Who allowed you to call my name? Get angry and continue grinding your teeth.
"Don't stare at me, it's terrible. At that time, I didn't drink less, and I lay down for more than three days afterwards, which was worse than you. β
- That's right.
Lily's mind calmed down a little.
- I'm not the worst one, and I'm better than this bad nobleman, that's fine!
The dilution was done quickly and without much difficulty. A group of people continued to chit-chat while diluting it.
"The first steps are not difficult, they are similar to cooking, one by one. Wash first, then cut into pieces, then throw it in a pot and boil, filter it after cooking, filter it and then dilute it. Fang Qiuling raised the bottle in his hand and shook it, "The difficulty is nothing more than the recipe of the herbs, the details of washing and cutting, and the order in which the herbs are thrown into the pot......"
"It's not as simple as you say."
Another alchemist walked over and sat down by the campfire. Pastor Ed grabbed the last remaining bottle in Fang Qiuling's hand.
He shook it slightly, looked at the color of the potion in the bottle, then pulled the cork from the mouth of the bottle and sniffed it. Then I had to admit: "...... Not bad. β
The potion in the bottle was made by Pastor Ed as he watched the kitten charms make like porridge. To tell the truth, when Eliza used the measuring cup to confirm whether the potion was qualified, he silently despised it in his heart.
Although the energy potion is the "introductory formula" of alchemy, it is not something that can be played casually, by cats and dogs. A group of obviously underage kitten charms, counting on them to master the refining of energy potions in a few days - foolish dreams!
However, after observing the color of the potion and smelling the smell, Pastor Ed had to admit that the liquid in the bottle in his hand was really an energy potion. Of course, the best way to detect it is to take a sip directly to see if it has any efficacy, and also to verify whether it is toxic by the way......
Pastor Ed hesitated. However, in order to compete with Fang Qiuling, he still gritted his teeth, brought the bottle to his mouth and took a sip.
- There is no problem with the taste, and it is indeed a slight bitterness peculiar to energy medicine.
This bitterness is actually formed by the blending of the six bell green herbs, which account for the largest proportion of energy potion formulas. These six herbs are relatively common and inexpensive everywhere, so alchemists rarely replace them with other herbs. This is where the bitterness characteristic of energy elixirs comes from.
After tasting the bitterness in my mouth for a while, the slight tiredness gradually began to dissipate after nightfall. Pastor Ed tried the medicine himself, and immediately had an evaluation of the potion in his hand.
Compared with the energy potion he refined, there were obviously many improvements in the bottle of energy elixir in his hand. For example, the obvious burnt smell in the medicine should be caused by repeated heating without timely stirring; The color of the medicine is light, obviously because the heating time is insufficient, and the medicinal components in the herb are not released enough; The flask takes longer to produce an effect, and the duration of the effect is ...... On the shorter side. When these two points are taken together, the ratio of herbs put into the medicine pot is not accurate.
However, compared to the various problems in the potion, the refining process like stewed vegetable porridge is the biggest problem! Alchemy is an art, a rigorous and meticulous skill! It's not a kid's play.
Pastor Ed pondered for a while, and casually threw the bottle containing the potion back to Fang Qiuling.
"It's okay, but ......" Before he could finish his sentence, the bottle returned to his hand, and Pastor Ed was a little stunned, "What's wrong?" β
Fang Qiuling said generously: "I've sent you, you don't have to pay me back." β
Pastor Ed raised an eyebrow.
A bottle of energy potion is not a precious gift, let alone the result of the kitten charms' practice. Although Viscount Norne was a "sinister and cunning" noblemanβand in this respect the Reverend Ed and Lily had very similar viewsβthe fact that he had this heart shows that he is still very generous......
"Lily, did you see that?"
"What? Old man? β
"That bottle, Ed has drunk it directly, so you don't want it."
"Why? Also, it's not mine! β
"Because your family Syurik is suspicious of other people's stolen goods. Others have used it, and he said that there will be saliva left on it, 'unhygienic' or something. Tableware and the like, as long as it is an entrance item, he has to use one piece by himself. β
"Huh? Is this still the case? β
Pastor Ed's face was black.
- Retract the preamble. Viscount Norn, you're a troublemaker! It's a walking calamity! It is the source of trouble!
But Lily and Old Tom's whispering continued.
"And, do you know? Last time, this kid gave a very disgusting example. β
"What example?" Lily's ears also seem to be poking up like cat charms.
He said...... Well, for example, this kind of bottle, if you take a sip, your mouth is on the right side, right? β
"Of course, how else can I drink it."
And then, then...... For example, this stinky boy also took a sip, and his mouth was on the same page, right? β
"Well, that's right."
"You two put your mouths on each other, don't you?" Old Tom made a kiss gesture, "Isn't that what it has become?" β
Lily's face turned red.
A man and a woman, both men and women have intentions, it is nothing at all. Or if one party is intentional, then it is also ...... But! Two big guys! What is this?
Speaking of this, Old Tom had dissatisfaction and embarrassment on his face, but he felt more like he was complaining: "Look at what this stinky boy says." said that I grabbed his cup and used it, that is, I was doing this with him. It makes me sick! β
Pastor Ed was on the sidelines, his face darkening as he listened.
The Aborigines of Elune have little notion of hygiene. Although the nobles who lived in privileged conditions were also particular, their attention was mostly aimed at emphasizing their noble status, rather than for the purpose of hygiene. Even the most basic hygiene requirements, such as washing hands before and after using the toilet, are rarely met by the indigenous people of Elune. On the one hand, because there is no such condition, there is little clean water source, let alone for washing hands, and the drinking water that many people drink directly is not very clean; On the other hand, it is also because there is no habit in this area at all, and it is too troublesome for people who rarely take a bath once a year to wash their hands.
Fang Qiuling also listened to it on the side. He had to defend himself a little, or else...... It's definitely going to be taken as a pervert!
"Daddy, it's not like I can't help it."
"What can't be helped."
"Know the basic hygiene requirements! I'm not going to say it's disgusting, you're going to steal my stuff for use! β
"Phew! You're just a trouble, you're a lot of things! Old Tom hated Fang Qiuling's daily life requirements, "You dead boy, you told me a few days ago that you must boil water before drinking." Otherwise, something. How can you kid have so many things! How, how...... Why don't you say that you should also use hot water in the bath! β
Old Tom is a rough man, and he will definitely not consider taking a bath on a cold day. In the summer, I occasionally feel uncomfortable, so I jump into the creek and swim back and forth.
The night before the convoy set off, Fang Qiuling boiled a large vat full of hot water. Thinking that he was doing something delicious, old Tom ran to see if he could mix a belly ball. Unexpectedly, as soon as I entered the door, I saw Fang Qiuling "shabu" herself, and the scene was very terrifying.
"Take a bath with a hot bath! A cold shower is evil! β
"What is the evil way, that is, you are too troublesome, too particular, and too demanding!"
Fang Qiuling and Old Tom unsurprisingly scolded each other. The mutual scolding between them, one old and one young, has already been counted as a "famous scene" in the team, one small one day, three days a big one, and occasionally a full martial arts.
"Stop, stop!" Seeing that the two of them were gradually tense, Lily had to come out to play a round, and quickly changed the topic, "Shulick, you just said that this is just a 'secondary energy elixir', the kind with bad quality and big side effects. Do you know how to make a good quality? β
"Well, of course." Fang Qiuling shrugged his shoulders, "You want to know?" Okay, show me that, and I'll show it to you. β
Fang Qiuling pointed to the bottle containing the potion in Old Tom's hand. Apparently he also wanted to "make trouble".
- Meow you Mi! It's still my fault to teach you common sense of hygiene, it's not over!
Old Tom's eyebrows immediately raised. Fang Qiuling's behavior was undoubtedly a provocation in the eyes of Old Tom.
- Childish! Young people, let you learn about the life experience and wisdom of the elderly!
"Lily, I've got this for you."
As he spoke, Old Tom stuffed the bottle in his hand directly to Lily. Shino, who was on the side, turned his head sideways and handed the potion bottle in his hand to Lily.
Of the four potions made by the kitten charms, all but one of them were in Pastor Eddard's, and the others were concentrated in Lily's hands. Lily obviously understood a little at the moment, and inadvertently she acted as a small splint.
Is it two-sided please, or is it two-faced?
Lily's choice was simple and rude, and the three potion bottles were all thrown in front of Fang Qiuling without exception.
"It's all for you, remember to return it to me after the demonstration."
Fang Qiuling blinked, suddenly a little confused. He just wanted to "snatch the food", and came back from the old Tom acceptance pit the potion bottle, and won a "small game". But why did three bottles of potions appear in front of me in a blink of an eye?
The presentation only needs one bottle of potions, what does it mean that three bottles of potions are lined up? Doesn't this mean that all three bottles of potions have to be "demonstrated"?
All three bottles of potions have been demonstrated, is that still a demonstration? It's a coolie!