Good day

From Xia Tao's Perspective:

Mei arrived on a cloud together with Xia Lina, who was carrying cages filled with lizards. In this world, these lizards served as a source of eggs for cooking. The eggs were slightly less tasty, with a strange flavor, I think likely due to their diet, which mainly consisted of leftover food and local bamboo that grew in abundance.

"Ah, I see you managed to get us some layers?" I asked enthusiastically.

"Yes, Master, just as you requested, we've obtained them. Now we'll have fresh eggs. But are you sure you want to change their diet?"

Mei inquired as Xia Lina carried them into a small enclosure where we'd keep them temporarily.

"Yes, I want to see what happens if we try changing their diet!" I nodded.

I had learned that the locals typically fed these lizards scraps of food, mushrooms, moss, and local bamboo, and people consumed their eggs. I tried them myself, and while they were edible, I found them less tasty with a strange aftertaste and a slight odd smell. I decided to experiment with feeding them the same diet as our chickens to see if it would improve the taste of their eggs. If they became even slightly tastier, it would be a victory. I envisioned sparking a culinary revolution in this world! I chuckled to myself as I got lost in my thoughts.

Returning my focus to Mei, I asked: "How are our students doing?"

"In general, everything is going well. They've been bringing us many useful plants, which we've been planting around the mountain. The process of creating the hidden cave and space within the mountain is progressing smoothly. But I'm concerned that to expand the space to the desired size, it will take a few more months. Are you sure you want all our useful buildings and facilities underground?"

I had specifically asked for all our useful buildings and items to be concealed from sight underground.

"Yes, absolutely. I've already explained the reasons. The seeds and plants I acquire must be grown far from prying eyes. Besides, haven't you ever wanted an underground base? It's so intriguing!"

Mei hesitated for a moment, then said "Regarding an underground command center, it's possible. But what about the garden and the training ground?"

"Believe me, it's necessary!" I recalled how inspired I had been by the underground training ground in the anime "Bleach." Having a hidden training ground was so cool! I just needed to ensure that it could withstand any potential stress placed on it.

I pulled Mei onto my lap and began touching her in various interesting places.

"Master, what are you doing! Someone might see us! Wait until evening!"

"Shh, don't worry. I'm busy with something important here, and who's going to notice us?" I said, continuing my actions.

Activating the Check-In system, I decided to choose a manual that would benefit both our cultivation and provide something to teach our students. Plus, if it happened to be a guide on arrays, it would be fantastic.

Check-In 3/3, Choose a Reward:

1. book "How to Quit Smoking in 10 Days!"

2. Nokia 3310

3. Spiritual Tai Chi Manual

The rewards had improved somewhat, and there was even a Spiritual Tai Chi manual, which seemed promising. However, it appeared that without increasing the level of spiritual energy on the mountain, anything related to cultivation wouldn't be obtainable. For the past three weeks, I had been attempting to acquire something useful for cultivation. So far, I had only managed to get a sun umbrella, a hammock, and instructions on assembling a chair. I had hung the hammock, placed the sun umbrella nearby, and even planted a tree for some shade. In about six months, with the local accelerated growth rate, it would be the perfect relaxation spot.

In the end, I chose the Spiritual Tai Chi manual. Despite it not appearing directly related to cultivation, as far as I remembered, Tai Chi could teach smooth movement, anticipation of an opponent's actions, and swift transitions between defense and attack. This would be highly useful. The only thing was that I would need to translate it for Mei so that she could learn it herself and teach it to our students. Mei, surprisingly, had shown a remarkable level of understanding. When I mentioned that I couldn't explain everything to her yet, but she shouldn't be surprised if I occasionally obtained something unusual, she remained calm and understanding.

"Mei, let's go to the office. Bring some writing materials; we have something to discuss."

I called Mei, and we moved to the office. We entered, I closed the door but intentionally left a small gap so that the door wasn't completely closed, which raised Mei's eyebrow slightly.

As usual, Mei stood by the table, holding a notepad and ready to take notes. She asked, tilting her head slightly, "What would you like me to record today?"

Approaching with a playful mood and a slightly mischievous gait, I responded

"Well, I have a manual here that I'd like you to be aware of. You can then pass on the parts you consider necessary to our disciples. Plus, I thought about how useful it might be for us."

"But first" at that moment, I found myself right next to her, and embracing her waist,

"We had something else to do"

I swiftly lifted her and placed her on the table.

"Oh, we certainly have something to do" I said with great enthusiasm and began my dirty work.

"No, Master, someone might see us!" Mei said, casting a glance at the slightly ajar door and noticing a peeping face.

"No, Master," she added, but resistance was futile.

It was indeed a good day.

***

At that moment, a solitary figure stood behind the door, observing the unfolding scene. After a while, they disappeared, leaving a small damp spot on the floor.