parentshiftbook Chapter 7 Gray Tower General Store, [Stamina Recovery Potion]
Chapter 7 Gray Tower General Store, [Stamina Recovery Potion]
Luo Lin first prepared a "Minor Energy Potion" strictly according to the original formula.
The finished product is a pale green, turbid liquid.
[Item: Mild Energy Potion (Poor Quality)]
[Effect: After drinking, muscle fatigue is slightly relieved within half an hour.]
Sure enough, the effect was weak, and the quality was even poor because of his clumsy technique.
But this laid the foundation.
Next comes the replacement and optimization.
He tried replacing some of the Vitality Root Powder with a carefully processed extract of Aristolochia debilis.
Processing wiregrass is troublesome; its fibers are tough, requiring repeated pounding and filtering to extract effective juice.
But for Rolin, who possesses the [Efficient Scholar] and [Basic Potion Material Processing (Profession)] skills, this is not a difficult task; it just requires a bit more time.
The first attempt failed because slight sedimentation occurred as soon as the medicine was mixed.
Luo Lin cleaned the crucible and analyzed the cause, concluding that the fibrous impurities in the clematis juice had not been filtered cleanly, which conflicted with the components of the vitality root.
The second time, he improved the filtration process by using multiple layers of fine cloth, resulting in a purer iron wire grass liquid.
The mixture did not fail immediately, but the color darkened after heating, and the efficacy test showed that it had almost disappeared.
Luo Lin was not discouraged. He realized that the problem might be that the active ingredients in the solution were lost during the processing, or that the heating temperature and time were incorrect.
He adjusted the heating process, using a lower temperature and a longer cooking time.
The third time, the fourth time... he kept adjusting the material ratio, processing technology, heating temperature and stirring method.
[Highly Effective Scholar] enables him to quickly learn from each failure and accurately pinpoint the problem.
His mental energy was greatly depleted, but he sustained himself through meditation and herbal tea.
Finally, after consuming most of the materials and experiencing more than a dozen failures, he obtained a bottle of potion that was clear grass-green in color and emitted a faint grassy scent.
[Item: Improved Minor Energy Potion]
[Quality: Average]
[Effects: After drinking, muscle fatigue is significantly relieved within one hour, and physical recovery speed is slightly improved.]
[Note: Replacing some of the Vitality Roots with Iron Wire Grass Liquid reduces costs by about 60% and provides approximately three times the effect of the original.]
Become!
Looking at the description on the panel, Luo Lin breathed a sigh of relief.
The effect is approximately three times that of the original!
Although it still can't compare to the [Potential Energy Potion], it's extremely low-cost and its effects are already at a practical level.
For the vast majority of first-class or even second-class apprentices struggling at the bottom and needing to complete various physical tasks, this is undoubtedly a very cost-effective choice.
He named the potion "Stamina Recovery Potion" to distinguish it from the failed, less effective original.
The current problem is sales channels.
He couldn't sell this new drug in large quantities through black rats; that would be too suspicious.
He needs a more official, more discreet way that can generate stable income.
Rowling thought of the counter in the mission hall.
The academy encourages apprentices to innovate. If they have improved and practical medicine formulas, they can apply for a "patent" from the academy or sell the formula directly in exchange for a large one-time contribution point or share of the profits.
But this would require revealing the recipe, which doesn't align with his need to conceal himself.
Another option is to find a partner store.
There are some shops within the academy run by forces under the command of formal wizards or by their own third-class apprentices.
They collected various medicines and materials.
If this low-cost drug can be mass-produced, the profit margin will be huge.
Rowling chose the latter.
He needs to find a small, inconspicuous shop with a decent reputation.
After several days of observation and inquiries, he chose a small shop called Grey Tower Grocery Store.
The shop owner was a somewhat颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a state of being decadent, dispirited, or disheveled) and unkempt third-class apprentice named Ma Sen.
It is said that after failing to become a formal wizard, Mason opened this shop to make a living. He is rather lazy, but he is fair in business and never inquires about the source of his goods.
That afternoon, Rolin walked into Gray Tower General Store carrying a bottle of [Stamina Recovery Potion].
The shop was deserted, and Ma Sen was dozing off on the counter.
Hearing footsteps, he lazily raised his head.
"What do you need? Materials and potions are available for you to see; prices are clearly listed."
Masen yawned.
Rowling walked to the counter and placed the bottle of grass-green medicine on the counter.
"Boss, do you buy potions?"
Mason glanced at the medicine; its color and smell were unfamiliar, unlike any of the common ones.
"What kind of potion? Did you make it yourself? How effective was it?"
His tone remained nonchalant.
"The stamina recovery potion significantly relieves muscle fatigue and accelerates stamina recovery, lasting for one hour."
"The cost is very low."
Luo Lin's words were concise and to the point.
"Oh?"
Mason became slightly interested, picked up the potion, uncorked it, sniffed it, and then examined its color against the light.
"A name I've never heard of."
"Is it really as effective as you say?"
"How low is 'low cost'?"
Luo Lin calmly replied, "The effects can be verified."
"The cost... is only about one-third to one-quarter of that of similar drugs on the market."
The potions with similar effects on the market refer to the [Potential Energy Potion], which is slightly more effective but more expensive. The official price is usually around 80 contribution points.
Ma Sen sat up straight, his eyes sharpening: "Kid, you can't just say things like that. How can you prove it?"
"I can keep this sample; you can find someone you trust to try it."
"As for costs, if we cooperate, I can provide a stable supply of finished products, and you can decide the pricing. My supply price will be very cheap."
"Rolin said."
He doesn't intend to reveal the recipe, only provide the finished product.
Mason stared at Rowling for a few seconds, seemingly assessing the credibility of his words.
How could a first-class apprentice produce a potion with such a high cost-performance ratio?
But judging from Luo Lin's calm demeanor, he didn't seem to be speaking carelessly.
"What's the supply price? How much can you provide?"
Mason asked.
"25 contribution points per team."
"We can provide at least twenty per week."
Luo Lin quoted this price.
This price is far below the market price of [Potential Energy Potion], but considering the extremely low cost of about 5 contribution points per item, he still has a profit of 20 contribution points.
The quantity of twenty per week demonstrates a certain supply capacity without being too alarming.
Masen quickly did the calculations.
If the effects are as described, even if it's priced at 50 contribution points per vial, it's still nearly half the price of the [Powerful Energy Potion], and there will definitely be a market for it. He can earn 25 contribution points per vial.
Twenty servings per week translates to a stable gross profit of 500 contribution points.
"I'll keep the sample for testing."
"If it works, I can accept this price and quantity."
"What should we call you? How will we handle deliveries from now on?"
Mason made the decision.
"Just call me Lin. I'll be back at this time in three days."
"If the cooperation is successful, I will bring the first batch of ten doses of the medicine."
Luo Lin chose to use an alias.
"Can."
Masen nodded without asking any further questions.
After leaving Grey Tower Grocery Store, Rowling felt certain.
If this channel is opened, he will have a stable and relatively safe source of income, no longer relying entirely on moonshine moss and the black market.
The supply price is 25 contribution points per piece. If you sell 20 pieces per week, that's a gross income of 500 contribution points. After deducting costs, the net income is about 400 contribution points.
This is enough to support his daily cultivation and purchase some inexpensive resources.
……
Three days later, Rowling returned to Gray Tower Grocery Store.
When Ma Sen saw him, a rare smile appeared on his face.
"Your medicine is quite effective."
"While it can't compare to the [Potential Energy Potion], it's cheaper."
"I've tried it; priced at 55 contribution points, it should sell very well."
"This is the payment for the first batch of ten units."
Masen said directly, and at the same time, he directly allocated 250 contribution points to Luo Lin.
The deal is done.
Luo Lin received his first stable order income.
At the same time, he did not give up on other avenues.
Although the Moonshine Moss questline was monopolized by Flak, he discovered that the quest lobby would occasionally refresh with quests for sorting out other less common materials.
These tasks are either poorly paid or very difficult to complete, so few people are interested in them.
With his expertise as a highly efficient scholar and his professional materials handling skills, Luo Lin began to selectively take on these tasks.
Although the rewards for delaying the mission are not as good as those for Moonlight Moss, they add up over time, and it also allows him to come into contact with different materials, enriching his knowledge of [Basic Magical Plant Science].
At the same time, he also began to pay attention to long-term commissions issued within the college.