Everyone enjoyed the lunch very much. The Crown Prince never expected to get such delicious food during his trip, especially the chicken, which was fragrant with lotus leaves, tender and not greasy. No wonder his mother praised his sister-in-law's cooking skills as being even better than those of the imperial chefs in the palace.

Everyone sincerely praised Qu Tong's cooking skills before they started talking about serious business.

"Thank you, Princess Consort, for gifting us such a precious medicine." The Bai family head knew what was important. Although the medicine was given to him by his own daughter, the sentiment was that of the Princess Consort.

"You're too kind, Patriarch Bai," Qu Tong said modestly.

Since Si Yuting had given her the credit, she couldn't be bothered to refuse.

"Years ago, my friend was fortunate enough to obtain a spiritual potion, which only changed him from an ordinary person to a C-level physique. I originally thought I would be the same, but I didn't expect the princess's potion to be so effective, which directly upgraded me to B-level."

The Bai family head was visibly excited as he spoke.

"Is it really that amazing?" The prince was very surprised.

I've been busy with government affairs these past few days so I can make time to attend the neighboring country's celebration. I only know that the Bai family head took the potion, but I don't know the specifics.

He hadn't drunk the medicine yet, not because he didn't believe in its efficacy, but precisely because the medicine was too precious. He had taken one dose of the Spirit Essence Medicine before, and taking a second dose would reduce its effectiveness by nearly 90%, so he dared not waste it easily.

Now that the Bai family head has said this, the crown prince is heartbroken.

When he took the Spirit Essence Potion, he only improved from B to B+. If he took the Potion he has now, would he be able to reach A level?

"Didn't His Highness tell you?" Qu Tong asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Gu Xiu brought the medicine into the palace, only saying that it was a medicine to improve physical condition," the Crown Prince explained, adding that he had taken the Spirit Essence Medicine once before, which was a real pity.

Qu Tong said "Oh," no wonder the two of them looked completely unaware.

"This is not a spiritual essence potion; the two do not conflict," Qu Tong explained calmly.

"No?" The Crown Prince and the Bai family head exclaimed in unison in shock, the Crown Prince almost standing up.

"right."

"Could this be a newly developed drug?"

As the head of the Bai family asked the question, his gaze intentionally or unintentionally drifted toward Elder Yuan beside him.

However, after showing off watermelons, Yuan Lao showed off strawberries, and after showing off strawberries, he showed off lychees. The lychee shells in front of him were piled up into a small mountain. He had no interest in their conversation at all and was just a dynamic background figure.

Qu Tong nudged Yuan Lao under the table, signaling him to say something.

Old Yuan lifted his head from the small hill and nodded perfunctorily, "Ah! Yes, yes, yes!"

Crown Prince: "..."

Crown Princess: "..."

The head of the Bai family: "..."

Qu Tong: "..."

I've seen perfunctory work before, but I've never seen anything this perfunctory.

She even doubted whether he had actually listened to the questions.

However, both the Bai family head and the crown prince were in high spirits and had no intention of staying any longer. After a brief chat, they prepared to take their leave and go home.

Qu Tong escorted the three to the door and whispered, "Master."

He gestured with his eyes to their departing figures.

Old Yuan pursed his lips impatiently and called out to the Crown Princess.

"Elder Yuan, is there anything else?" Bai Shuixin turned around in confusion.

"This grandmaster finds you quite pleasing to the eye, so I'll give you a small gift." Old Yuan proudly tilted his head back and tossed something over.

Bai Shuixin was startled and hurriedly caught it.

Looking down, I saw a golden potion!

Bai Shuixin was extremely excited and glad that she caught it; otherwise, she would have been heartbroken if it had broken.

"Thank you, Elder Yuan." Bai Shuixin held the medicine and bowed deeply to Elder Yuan.

"Alright, go back now." Old Yuan waved his hand casually, turned around, and jogged a few steps to follow Qu Tong back.

Bai Shuixin looked past Elder Yuan and silently thanked Qu Tong as she walked away.

She didn't say a single word to Mr. Yuan the whole time, so how could there be any talk of chemistry?

The three of them went home happily.

His Highness the Crown Prince is eager to break through to A-rank. Although A-rank is far inferior to his younger brother's SSS-rank, it is still very important to him.

The Bai family head was also eager to return and develop the mecha. He could finally experience the difference between the mental power mecha and the flying Yuan mecha firsthand. No matter how much others told him, it was not as useful as experiencing it for himself.

Inside the Stia Manor, Qu Tong looked at the gifts given by the Bai family head and the crown prince: two mechs, both of which were mental power mechs, one an A-class growth type mech and the other an S-class mech.

Although she was SSS-level in strength, since Qu Tong had always used the AB-level mecha and the Flying Yuan mecha provided by the school, they specially gave her two mechas to practice with.

There are two advantages to practicing with low-level mechs: they save mental energy, and the repair costs are not as high if they are damaged.

"I'll give you one." Qu Tong tossed one of the S-grade ones to Old Man Yuan.

The remaining one is intended to be given to Xiang Bin as his year-end bonus.

"The problem is I don't know how to use it either." Although Old Yuan said this, his hands honestly took the mecha.

Most pharmacists spend their energy on making medicines and have no time or mental energy to practice mechs. Their mental energy is also not suitable for fighting.

Old Yuan is one of the most typical examples.

Everyone knows that Old Man Yuan is a master of medicine, but very few people mention that Old Man Yuan has S-level mental strength.

If he were outside, Old Man Yuan might not even be able to beat a B-level military academy student.

*

Two days later, Qu Tong boarded the spacecraft and arrived at Star E12 before Lan Weiying.

The E12 Star Auction featured the reappearance of premium potions, attracting many attendees.

E12 is also an important transit point on the border between the two countries, and some people traveling to the Casa Empire to attend ceremonies also pass through here.

Qu Tong stood in front of the best viewing window, looking down at the surging crowds and the hazy lights.

In this most prosperous area, every inch of land is incredibly valuable, and every second she stands here is filled with the intoxicating aura of money.

Old Yuan was overwhelmed by the sights and decided to stop looking. He turned to Qu Tong and asked, "Are you sure Lan Weiying will come here? If I remember correctly, they're trading on another planet, right?"

Although they are all in the southern region, the distance between the planets is quite far.

"Yes." Qu Tong placed her hands on the armrests without turning her head, her expression exuding confidence. "Because Rong Chengjue told me that the Second Prince of Casa has come to E12."

"It's really remarkable that he still has time to tip you off as he's about to ascend the throne," Old Yuan said, pursing his lips.

"The world is bustling with activity, all for profit."

A melodious voice drifted in the breeze, ruffling the silver strands of hair around her ears.

He also said that if it's possible to take them along, there's no need to leave any survivors.

The Crown Princess is both a protective shield and a shackle; she cannot kill at will on the capital planet.

But you can change your identity on E12 planet, as long as you don't get discovered.

No one could have survived after taking her life.

If so, it must mean that person is nearing death.

For some reason, Old Yuan felt a bit cold, shivered a couple of times, and quickly went back to his room.

It must be because winter is approaching, and it's windy on the balcony again. (End of Chapter)