[Name: Spring Water (Excellent)
Effect: Energy-rich spring water with certain body conditioning, antibacterial, disinfecting, and cleansing properties.]
Excellent-grade!
Inside a Level 2 Wooden Cabin, a stern-faced middle-aged man sat cross-legged on a straw mat.
His upright posture and robust muscles displayed considerable strength!
His exposed forearm bore several deep, gruesome scars, exuding a fierce aura.
Qin Zhenjun was initially shocked, then overjoyed upon seeing the message from Qi Yuan!
"Xiao Tong can be saved! That's wonderful!" A gentle expression appeared on Qin Zhenjun's face.
Qin Zhenjun: "I don't know if it will work, after all, it's not medicine."
Qi Yuan: "You managed to kill two Fine-grade animals, so your physique must be quite strong. Using the spring water should enhance your constitution to some extent!"
Qi Yuan continued, "Moreover, I can provide more spring water; taking it multiple times will yield better results!"
Qin Zhenjun was taken aback; excellent-grade items were already very precious.
He thought Qi Yuan only had a small amount of spring water, but it turned out Qi Yuan had quite a bit.
This made Qin Zhenjun wonder if this person could continuously obtain excellent-grade spring water.
Special resources near the shelter?
Or a special item acquired?
Either way, it was worth forming a deeper connection!
In the Mist World, no one knew where others were.
Naturally, there was no way to rob or seize by force!
Qi Yuan wasn't afraid of exposure; after all, even if you knew I had treasures, could you really come and take them?
Instead, appropriately revealing one's advantages could help make connections with more capable people, bringing more benefits.
Qin Zhenjun: "It's not for me; my child has a fever. I'm not sure if the spring water can treat her illness; Xiao Tong's fever is already very severe!"
A child???
Qi Yuan was bewildered; how could there be a child?
Qi Yuan: "What's going on???"
Qin Zhenjun explained: "Children without the ability to survive on their own are assigned to the same shelter as their parents!"
Qin Zhenjun: "My child is just over four years old and appeared in the same shelter with me."
Qi Yuan suddenly understood: so that's how it is!
Among the 7 billion people, there must be many very young children.
If they were placed alone in the Mist World, they might not survive even a day.
So, such children appear in the same shelter with their parents.
Qi Yuan couldn't help but feel sympathy: surviving alone was already difficult, and Qin Zhenjun had to care for a four-year-old child!
Qi Yuan: "Then why do you need antibacterial and disinfectant medicine? Is the child injured?"
Qin Zhenjun: "I got injured while hunting beasts!"
Qin Zhenjun: "Fine-grade animals are much stronger than animals on Earth! Even as a retired special forces soldier, it's hard to kill them! You must be careful and not underestimate wild animals!"
As he spoke, perhaps fearing Qi Yuan wouldn't believe him.
Qin Zhenjun sent a screenshot of his wound and a photo of a little girl lying on a straw mat, wrapped in a cotton jacket.
Qi Yuan was already seventy to eighty percent convinced by Qin Zhenjun's words.
After pondering for a while, Qi Yuan sent a trade offer.
[Trade Notice: Qi Yuan uses "Spring Water (Excellent) 200ml to exchange for "Flesh Essence" ×1, confirm trade?]
Qin Zhenjun was a retired special forces soldier, undoubtedly strong, and his military character was trustworthy.
Qi Yuan was also happy to make this friend.
And there were two very important points!
First, from what Qin Zhenjun said, Fine-grade animals were very powerful!
Even retired special forces soldier Qin Zhenjun could easily get injured! Not to mention an ordinary person like Qi Yuan!
Second: Qin Zhenjun was so eager to save his child, showing he was a man of sentiment!
If he could provide timely help, he would likely gain a favor, establishing a good relationship!
The other side quickly accepted the trade request!
Qin Zhenjun was surprised that Qi Yuan didn't haggle and generously exchanged 200ml of excellent-grade spring water for a "Flesh Essence."
Qin Zhenjun: "Thank you, little brother! If you ever need anything from Qin Zhenjun, I'll be there without hesitation!"
After speaking, without waiting for Qi Yuan to reply, another trade request came through.
[Trade Notice: Qin Zhenjun uses "Flesh Essence" (Fine) to trade for Wood ×1]
This Flesh Essence was essentially a gift to Qi Yuan.
Qin Zhenjun: "You might find "Flesh Essence" useful, so I'm giving it to you!"
"Could you provide some spring water regularly? My child's health is weak, and I can't find food to supplement nutrition! I can trade "Flesh Essence" and meat for it!"
Qi Yuan was delighted to hear Qin Zhenjun's proposal.
For Qi Yuan, spring water was a sustainable resource, producing 500ml daily, not particularly rare!
Moreover, Qi Yuan had already consumed the spring water.
The first feeling after drinking this excellent-grade spring water was immense satiety.
Although the effect was excellent, one could only drink a small amount per day.
Qi Yuan estimated that drinking a maximum of 100ml a day was the limit; otherwise, it might be indigestible.
So, exchanging part of the spring water for "Flesh Essence" and meat was definitely a profitable deal!
For Qin Zhenjun, too, "Flesh Essence" and meat were certainly not as valuable as spring water!
An item with certain healing and disinfecting properties! Its value was undoubtedly frighteningly high!
This long-term trade was mutually beneficial, a definite win-win!
Qi Yuan readily agreed, promising to provide 20ml of spring water daily in exchange for a piece of Common-grade meat.
If there was a Fine-grade meat cutlet, it would be exchanged for 50ml.
For "Flesh Essence," it would be exchanged for 200ml of spring water.
Qin Zhenjun was also happy to accept.
The two added each other as friends, agreeing to keep in touch and help each other in the future.
Afterward, Qin Zhenjun went to treat his child. Qi Yuan continued browsing the Chat Channel and Trading Market.
The trade with Qin Zhenjun reminded Qi Yuan!
Whether "Spring Water" or "Healing Potion," both were highly valuable healing items.
In the cold and dangerous Mist World, the priority of medicine was not necessarily lower than food.
Especially for those who had already solved their food and clothing problems, would they stockpile such medicinal items if they saw them?
I think they would!
Body conditioning! Cleansing! Antibacterial and disinfecting!
These were all very practical effects!
No one knew if they would get injured, catch a cold, or suffer from acclimatization issues in the future.
Qi Yuan thought he could release a batch of "Spring Water" to exchange for high-quality items.
At the same time, he could release information about "Healing Potion" as a rare item with limited quantity!
With this in mind, Qi Yuan immediately wrapped up and headed to the Workshop.
Inside the Workshop was a waist-high table, the Workbench.
Approaching it displayed the Workbench information.
[Name: Workbench (Common)]
Effect: Use Crafting Scrolls to craft Common-grade to Excellent-grade items.
Craftable List:
1. Healing Potion (Fine):
5/2 Tree Root
2/1 Flesh Essence
300/50ml Purified Water (Excellent-grade spring water enhances the final product quality)
2. Charcoal (Fine)
23/1 Wood
3. Utility Pole Ornament (Excellent)
130/10 Stone
4. 10ml Wooden Liquor Cup (Fine)
23/0.25 Wood
All acquired Crafting Scrolls appeared in the Workbench list.
Qi Yuan chose to craft two Healing Potions, with the Workbench showing a 20-minute requirement.
He watched as four Tree Roots, two Flesh Essences, and 100ml of spring water vanished in a flash on the Workbench. This story is hosted at g.com.
Then the Workbench began working, capable of crafting only one item at a time.
Qi Yuan wanted to craft Charcoal and a 10ml cup but had to wait for the Healing Potions to finish first.
During the wait, Qi Yuan took out the Mist Survival Manual, flipping to the Friends page to contact Qin Shuyu.
Qi Yuan: "Can you help me promote something?"
Qin Shuyu was also using the Mist Survival Manual, so she replied quickly.
Qin Shuyu: "What is it?"
Qi Yuan sent over the spring water information.
Qin Shuyu: "??? You have such a good thing? Where did you get it?"
Soon, Qin Shuyu realized.
"Is it a Mystic Realm reward? Can this spring water be obtained continuously?"
After asking, Qin Shuyu felt she had asked a silly question.
If it couldn't be obtained continuously, how could Qi Yuan possibly sell it?
Qi Yuan: "Yes, but the quantity is limited, only exchanging for high-quality items!"
Qin Shuyu: "This kind of thing should be very popular; I can help you make some connections!
"But I don't know many people, and there probably aren't many who can offer comparable resources!"
"You could try promoting it in the Chat Channel, preferably using something like a World Horn."
Qi Yuan was reminded!
He had previously obtained a World Horn, which could be used for promotion!
Qi Yuan: "Thanks! How did your Mystic Realm reward go today?"
Qin Shuyu: "Not bad, got an A-Rank Evaluation!"
Qi Yuan: "Did you get any rare resources? We could exchange what we have."
Qin Shuyu: "Sorry, the items I got aren't resource-type. By the way, I promised to give you water earlier; I'll send it over now!"
Seeing Qin Shuyu unwilling to say more, Qi Yuan didn't press further.
Soon, a 5-liter bucket of water was sent over.
A bucket of river water in a finely crafted wooden bucket!
"Huh?" Qi Yuan examined the wooden bucket with surprise and curiosity.
Qin Shuyu: "Consider this wooden bucket a gift! Next time you need water, just send the empty bucket back to me."
Qi Yuan: "Okay, where did you get this wooden bucket? Did you make it yourself?"
Qin Shuyu: "No! Someone already obtained a Wooden Bucket Crafting Scroll; it's sold in the Trading Market, and the price isn't high."
Qi Yuan: "Thanks a lot!"
To express his gratitude, Qi Yuan also sent back 30ml of spring water as thanks.
...
Qi Yuan originally wanted to ask Zhou Ming and Qin Zhenjun to help with promotion too.
But after Qin Shuyu's reminder, Qi Yuan realized that small-scale promotion wouldn't be very effective.
Moreover, everyone had only been in the Mist World for two days, so their acquaintances were very limited.
The best plan at the moment was to use the World Horn!
While Qi Yuan was contemplating, a message suddenly came through.
Qin Zhenjun: "Do you have more spring water?"
Qi Yuan: "What's wrong? Didn't it work?"
Qin Zhenjun: "My wound should be fine. But Xiao Tong's fever hasn't subsided, although her spirits have improved, her temperature hasn't dropped."
Qi Yuan frowned, thinking: As expected, the spring water's effect couldn't completely replace medicine.
The spring water's effect was merely to strengthen the body and improve constitution!
At most, it could be used like alcohol to disinfect wounds.
For a severe cold like Qin Zhenjun's child, the spring water was ineffective.
Qi Yuan weighed the pros and cons in his mind...
Should he give Qin Zhenjun a bottle of Healing Potion?
Was Qin Zhenjun worth the price?
Was he truly a man of enough sentiment?
What value could he bring?
If he took it and then turned his back, could Qi Yuan bear the loss?