40: Body-strengthening medicinal diet?

Nangong Yu looked at the rows of Medicine Cauldrons on the shelves before him, feeling a bit dizzy.

These Medicine Cauldrons varied in shape, and the entire shelf was filled with Third-Grade Medicine Cauldrons, but their effects were slightly different.

After all, although Medicine Cauldrons, unlike weapons, aren't further graded within the same rank, there are still distinctions of quality among Medicine Cauldrons of the same rank.

Depending on the quality difference between Medicine Cauldrons, their exchange price also fluctuates.

The lowest exchange price for a Third-Grade Medicine Cauldron on this shelf was 10,000 points, and the highest was 50,000 points.

Nangong Yu glanced over them, but wasn't very satisfied, so he turned to look at other shelves.

After all, the Time-Space Merchant Guild had many such glass shelves, all filled with Medicine Cauldrons ranging from first grade to ninth grade.

Nangong Yu casually glanced around and found that the most expensive Ninth-Grade Medicine Cauldron was only 1 million points.

Seeing this, he couldn't help but narrow his eyes. "Why does this feel a bit cheap?"

According to the records in the Cultivator's Common Knowledge Encyclopedia, the current price of a Ninth-Grade Medicine Cauldron on the Xuanling Continent is around tens of millions of Spirit Stones. Why is the one at the Time-Space Merchant Guild so inexpensive?

Nangong Yu narrowed his eyes, intending to resell some items outside, but the Time-Space Merchant Guild had a rule: Spirit Stones obtained from selling Time-Space Merchant Guild items to others without significant processing cannot be exchanged for points.

Nangong Yu had found it strange at the time. Could it be to prevent him from reselling for arbitrage?

Nangong Yu looked at his less than 300,000 points. At most, he could buy a decent Sixth-Grade Medicine Cauldron, but at this moment, he hesitated.

Buying a low-grade Medicine Cauldron would be wasteful, as it couldn't be used once his Alchemist rank increased.

And for high-grade Medicine Cauldrons, he could only afford a sixth-grade one, which felt awkward and halfway incomplete.

Thinking of this, Nangong Yu couldn't help but become hesitant.

Just then, he suddenly thought of something, and his eyes lit up.

"I wonder if this will work!"

Nangong Yu muttered, and a jade flute appeared in his hand with a flip of his wrist.

It was the void feather!

Immediately, with a slight thought, the void feather began to change, instantly transforming into the shape of a Medicine Cauldron.

"Huh, it actually works!"

Nangong Yu looked at the Medicine Cauldron in his hand, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

And the sense of realization that the void feather transmitted to him made him even happier.

"It certainly can be used for Alchemy, and it's equivalent to an Imperial-Grade Medicine Cauldron. I just don't know if there will be any difference compared to those genuine Medicine Cauldrons."

"But for me, I'm currently only refining low-level Medicinal Pills, so it might be enough. Even refining Ninth-Grade Medicinal Pills should definitely be sufficient."

"Even if there is a difference compared to genuine Medicine Cauldrons, I imagine it shouldn't be a major issue, right?"

Once Nangong Yu understood this, his mood instantly improved, and he stopped worrying about the Medicine Cauldron.

Having resolved the issue of the Medicine Cauldron, Nangong Yu glanced at the void feather and raised an eyebrow again. "Since the void feather can appear in the Time-Space Merchant Guild, can I also perform Alchemy here?"

Thinking this, his mind slightly stirred, and he made hand seals, but seeing no Pill Fire appear in his hands, he shook his head slightly.

"It seems this method won't work!"

Nangong Yu was slightly disappointed, but he didn't dwell on it. Since he was only a conscious entity here, it was normal that he couldn't condense Pill Fire for Alchemy.

He turned and left the Time-Space Merchant Guild, his consciousness returning to his main body.

When he raised his eyes, he saw that his mother, Shangguan Yuexi, had finished Cultivating at some point and was sitting beside him.

Seeing him wake up, Shangguan Yuexi smiled and said, "Yuer, what do you want to eat? Mommy will go make it for you!"

A warmth rose in Nangong Yu's heart. He rolled over and threw himself into her arms. "Yuer wants to eat everything Mommy makes!"

Hearing this, Shangguan Yuexi picked him up, a smile playing on her lips. "Oh, my Yuer knows how to make Mommy happy now!"

"No, I don't," Nangong Yu lowered his head, seemingly shy, not daring to meet Shangguan Yuexi's gaze.

Shangguan Yuexi then said, "In that case, how about Mommy makes you some medicinal cuisine to strengthen your physique?"

"Okay!"

Nangong Yu nodded and was carried out of the sleeping chambers by Shangguan Yuexi.

But just as the two came out, they saw Cui Zhu approach and respectfully say, "Grand Consort of Zhenbei Your Highness, the Empress Dowager has invited you."

Hearing this, Shangguan Yuexi nodded slightly, carried Nangong Yu, and followed her toward Ji Ziyu's sleeping chambers.

Three months ago, Aunt Shen had already been sent back by Shangguan Yuexi to the Prince of Zhenbeis Residence to manage the estate affairs. Now, only she and her son lived long-term in Shouxian Palace.

Of course, Liu Mingyue was also in Shouxian Palace and had not returned to the Hall of Offerings, but she rarely appeared anymore.

Before long, the three arrived at Ji Ziyu's sleeping chambers, where she seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

Seeing the two arrive, Ji Ziyu couldn't help but reveal a kind smile.

She stretched out her hand and smiled, "Yuer, come here. How about giving Imperial Grandmother a hug?"

Hearing this, Shangguan Yuexi timely handed Nangong Yu over, and Nangong Yu naturally settled into Ji Ziyu's embrace.

"Hello, Imperial Grandmother!"

"Ah, good, Yuer is good too!" Ji Ziyu smiled, her eyes filled with joy.

Ji Ziyu smiled while holding Nangong Yu, and then looked at Shangguan Yuexi standing nearby. "Yuexi, sit down quickly and keep This Dowager Empress company while we eat!"

"Yes, Mother!"

Shangguan Yuexi agreed and sat down beside Ji Ziyu.

Ji Ziyu smiled, looked at the little grandson in her arms, and said, "Imperial Grandmother had someone prepare Body Refining medicinal cuisine for Yuer. It's not only delicious, but the medicinal properties are also gentle, much stronger than Body Refining Medicinal Liquid. Yuer, hurry and try some!"

"Thank you, Imperial Grandmother!"

Nangong Yu nodded obediently, his voice crisp and tender, sounding adorable.

"As long as Yuer likes it!" Ji Ziyu smiled happily, seemingly very pleased with Nangong Yu's affection.

Shangguan Yuexi quickly smiled and said, "Mother, let me feed Yuer. You should have your dinner first!"

"No need, This Dowager Empress will do it!"

Ji Ziyu refused Shangguan Yuexi's request and picked up the medicinal cuisine next to her.

"Yuer, how about Imperial Grandmother feeds you?"

Nangong Yu glanced at his mother, Shangguan Yuexi, seeing that she only smiled, neither nodding nor shaking her head.

He blinked, looked at the eager Ji Ziyu, and nodded, "Okay, thank you, Imperial Grandmother!"

"Ah, such a good boy!"

Ji Ziyu smiled, scooped up a spoonful of the medicinal cuisine, blew on it to cool it slightly, and then fed it to Nangong Yu.

Seeing this scene, Shangguan Yuexi smiled, feeling nothing amiss.

As Nangong Yu's mother, she hoped more people would love Nangong Yu, even if it meant dividing some of Nangong Yu's attention away from her.

This kind of scene, at this moment, was exactly what she most wanted and was happiest to see.

A moment later, Nangong Yu finished the entire bowl of medicinal cuisine, causing Ji Ziyu to smile. "Yuer has a great appetite. How about coming to Imperial Grandmother's place every day for a bowl of medicinal cuisine from now on?"

Hearing this, Nangong Yu didn't rush to answer, but instead looked at his mother, Shangguan Yuexi.