Chapter 125: Food Cannot Be Eaten Raw, Not Even Tomatoes

Potions had to be prepared.

Those essential household medicines from the past.

This fact became abundantly clear the moment Lan Qingyou flew out, her face pale and somewhat gaunt.

Right now, she was actually counting her blessings that her legs were paralyzed.

Because if her legs did work, she probably would not even have the strength to stand up right now.

Gaunt! It sounded like an exaggeration, but it was actually the truth.

Lan Qingyou could still clearly see the mana draining from the back of her hand.

That was right. Diarrhea really could drain one's mana.

This world of Karim was utterly ridiculous.

Leaning against the Magic Desk, Lan Qingyou slowly sat down, finally feeling a bit better.

Lan Qingyou: "Xiaobei, send me a cup of warm water."

Gu Xiaobei: "You're back. Are the salt and MSG ready?"

Uh...

So her earlier 'wait a moment' had made the other party mistakenly think she went to make salt...

Lan Qingyou: "No, I just went to the bathroom. I can make them once I have Shang Chuan gather the materials. Are you in a hurry for them?"

Gu Xiaobei: "Not really in a hurry, it's just that there isn't a single grain of salt left in the salt jar."

And you call that not being in a hurry? You're too polite.

Lan Qingyou, who had originally wanted to rest a bit, fiercely downed a Mana Potion to restore her mana. Holding the warm water Gu Xiaobei had sent over, she let out a heavy sigh.

Lan Qingyou: "Then I will contact Shang Chuan right now."

With that said, Lan Qingyou went to place an order with Shang Chuan.

Whether it was seawater or kelp, it was no problem for Shang Chuan.

Even in this freezing weather, he could still find people willing to dive into the sea. That was exactly what made Shang Chuan so formidable.

Tower: "@Everyone, food cannot be eaten raw. Not even tomatoes."

After dealing with Shang Chuan, Lan Qingyou shared the lesson she had learned from her tragic experience with the group.

Empress: "You... you didn't eat a raw tomato, did you?"

Tower: "I did. I haven't had a raw tomato in a long time. The taste was great, it just gives you diarrhea easily."

High Priestess: "Didn't they say not to eat things raw? Haven't you been reading the world channel?"

Tower: "I haven't looked at the world channel in a long time since joining this group. The regional channel is entertaining enough."

Magician: "That's not right. This information was already spreading before you even entered the villa."

It had spread, and Lan Qingyou was well aware of it.

Tower: "I was just careless. I figured it would be fine, but who would have thought that even with a physique stat in the twenties, I still couldn't handle it."

High Priestess: "Does this have something to do with physique?"

Tower: "Of course it does. Did you forget what Wheel of Fortune said before about our bodies being modified by this world's mana?"

Wheel of Fortune: "Ah, I am involved in this?"

Tower: "Yeah. I figured that since my body had already surpassed the ten-point physique limit of a Blue Star Earthling, I should be fine. I still fell for it in the end, but fortunately, it wasn't too severe."

Lan Qingyou, looking thoroughly gaunt, casually stated a fact.

Yes, although she looked gaunt, it truly was not that serious.

Because it had only happened once—it just lasted a long time. After chugging a few Mana Potions just now, her condition had improved significantly.

Wheel of Fortune: "Good thought, but it feels like you're heading in the wrong direction."

Magician: "No, I think Tower's line of thought is fine. Let's make a hypothesis. Assuming Karim natives originally lived here, they would have been exposed to mana from childhood, or even while still in the womb. It is understandable that their physiques would be stronger than ours."

Magician: "For example, if they played in the river as kids and drank some stream water when they were thirsty, I doubt it would give them diarrhea."

Tower: "No need for hypotheses. Native inhabitants definitely existed here."

High Priestess: "Huh?"

Tower: "I have the notes of a native Alchemist. That's how I managed to get started."

Empress: "I also have a native manual here regarding the cultivation of this world's plants."

Chariot: "I thought I was the only special one. I didn't expect everyone to have something."

High Priestess: "What do you mean everyone? Don't I have absolutely nothing?"

Emperor: "That's why you are a genius."

High Priestess: "Hahaha, is that so? Xiaobei always knows exactly what to say! Muah!"

Magician: "Let's not get off track. I actually think we can continue following this line of thought, but we currently lack sufficient case studies and data."

Tower: "Not necessarily. I've been experimenting a bit lately and have developed some new perspectives on this, especially concerning mana. I am planning to write a paper on it."

Judgement: "Then hurry up and write it."

Tower: "I can't right now. This afternoon, I have to help Emperor extract salt and MSG."

Empress: "You can even do that?"

Tower: "It doesn't seem like a particularly difficult task. Don't forget, I am an Alchemist."

Chariot: "True enough. You Alchemists really have it convenient. Oh, by the way, I've finished making your item. I used a newly researched material, so I guarantee you'll love it."

Saying that, Chariot sent the item over.

Lan Qingyou took a look... Good heavens! A jack-o'-lantern! And a transparent jack-o'-lantern at that!

It certainly fit the aesthetic of a Witch perfectly.

Tower: "This new material you mentioned... it wouldn't happen to be this stuff that looks like acrylic glass, would it?"

Chariot: "Exactly. But don't be fooled by its acrylic-like appearance. Its defensive capabilities are incredibly strong. Not even the magic-powered pistol I made can pierce it, let alone leave a single scratch."

Tower: "Hmm! A gun? Tell me more!"

Originally, this was the exact type of weapon Lan Qingyou feared the most. After all, it was her natural counter, which was why she had destroyed the firearms on Shang Chuan's side. She never expected Chariot to actually create one.

But then again, it made sense. He specialized in machinery; making a gun or two was absolutely no challenge for him.

Chariot: "There's nothing much to say. It's just a revolver-style pistol. Why? Do Witches use guns now too? That ruins the aesthetic a bit, doesn't it?"

Tower: "I use magic rather than guns, but I fly in the sky. All anti-air weapons are my natural enemies."

Chariot: "Then you don't need to worry. The maximum range on this thing is barely a hundred meters. It's only meant for close-to-mid-range combat."

Tower: "Is that so? Then there's no need to worry too much."

Lan Qingyou replied in the chat.

But in reality, as long as she completed the foundational framework of her alchemical Magic Shield, she would no longer fear such long-range snipes in the future.

At the very least, she would have enough time to react after being attacked for the first time.

This was the fundamental reason why she wanted to thoroughly research the Magic Shield as quickly as possible, even going so far as to use magic rats for Thorium experiments.

Survival.

No matter what she did, this was always Lan Qingyou's greatest consideration.

Tower: "Forget it, forget it. None of this is easy. Once I finish Emperor's commission and complete the Magic Circuit experiments for the tent, I'll go write that paper. We can discuss this matter further then."