New Home 3

I woke up on my own, feeling a bit uncomfortable sleeping away from my bed (which we can't set up until the mansion is built). Stepping outside in the morning, I sat on a rock and gazed into the distance. It took me a while to notice Xia Lina sitting in the shade of a tree. When she moved, I flinched, not immediately realizing it was her. Once I recognized her, I calmed down.

As she approached and sat beside me, I leaned her head against me and began stroking her hair gently, asking

"How do you feel?"

"What do you mean, Master?" she replied.

"Well, I mean, it must all be strange for you – the old life, the new life, the unfamiliar master, immediate travels, all these changes. How do you feel about it all?"

"You're worrying unnecessarily, Master. The past life is behind me, and it doesn't evoke any emotions in me, whether I became a vampire or not. I honestly don't care. Now I have you, and I'm happy. Every day with you is filled with positive emotions and joy. I feel like with you, we will go far and live a long, fulfilling life. So, I think that I am happy, and you don't need to worry about me. Everything is fine."

As we sat there until morning, waiting for everyone to wake up, Mei came out of her tent and was surprised to see us sitting and enjoying the surrounding nature. She blushed and apologized for oversleeping.

"It's alright, I couldn't sleep properly either. Don't worry about it. Once everyone wakes up, they can go and fetch the construction team. I can't wait to start beautifying the area" I replied.

"Yes, Master" Mei said, and within seconds, Lin Qing and Hu Mei rushed out of their tent, hastily dressed, clearly woken up by Mei.

I gave Mei a disapproving look and said "Why rush them? Let them sleep a bit longer."

"What are you talking about, Young Master?" Mei innocently asked.

***

After breakfast, Lin Qing and Hu Mei set off to bring the construction team while I noticed Zhang Mei playing with the tokens of other outer disciples, which she had tied together in a makeshift bracelet.

"What are you playing with Mei?" I asked.

"Oh, nothing, Master. Lin Qing brought these tokens yesterday. She found them at some ruined place, probably after a fight, and she brought them back. I just made this little bracelet to pass the time," she replied.

"Hmm, that must be why Hu Mei looked like that yesterday" I said thoughtfully.

At that moment, Zhang Jing climbed onto my lap and asked, "Master, can I sleep with you tonight? Nothing special, just sleep together in an embrace. I missed you so much, and with all this moving, could we?"

I was about to say that I didn't mind, but Mei quickly intervened, placing her hand over her sister's mouth and enveloping her in spiritual energy, pulling her away from me.

"Don't listen to her, Young Master. She's just overheated from the sun" Mei said, and left with her sister.

***

After an hour and a half, Lin Qing returned with the construction team on their cloud platform. I made a mental note to prioritize learning that skill, it seemed much faster than our shuttle.

When the team arrived, they quickly negotiated the plans with Mei, deferring to her as the "senior" since she was an elder. Once the plan was agreed upon, they started working. Within about 5 hours, the team of 30 people had built us a magnificent mansion with 20 large rooms, set up hot springs with several compartments, established a mini forge, and fenced off the future garden and area for growing herbs. They dug a pond and drilled a well, ensuring that the pond had clean water and created a mini canal to channel the water from the pond towards a small stream, where it would eventually flow into it.

I was impressed by their efficiency and craftsmanship. The team had done an excellent job, and I couldn't wait to start using the facilities they built for us. Mei seemed pleased with the outcome as well.

As we sat by the pond, basking in the tranquility of our new home, I began to contemplate the future plans. "We should expand the pond and introduce some fish" I said aloud.

Mei nodded in agreement. "Yes, having a pond with fish will add to the beauty of our surroundings, and it might even become a source of food for us in the future."

I continued, "We should also establish a network of carrier birds and send messages to our previous town to let my parents know that we are settling in well here. As for the mansion, we need to furnish it with suitable furniture."

Mei chimed in, "I'll take care of the interior design and make sure it's comfortable and aesthetically pleasing."

"And don't forget about the arrays we acquired" I added. "We need to install them properly and explore how we can use them to enhance our cultivation and the environment around us. Perhaps we can set up arrays on the mountain to increase the spiritual energy and create a nurturing environment for plants."

"True" Mei agreed. "We should also think about ways to control the weather and ensure we have sufficient rainfall to support our crops."

"Exactly. A rain-summoning array might be a good addition or something like that" I said thoughtfully. "We should also set up a defence array, and a concealment array to protect our privacy and hide the presence of powerful artifacts or treasures."

***

As we settled into our rooms, I called Mei aside and whispered

"Mei, tonight I hope you'll be with me, and we'll spend some time together." I lightly squeezed her ass as I spoke.

Mei blushed slightly at my whispered request and gave a shy smile.

"Of course, Master," she replied softly. "I'll be with you in the evening."