Days passed in Funky Valley, and Drai had gotten more used to his new routine.
In the morning, he had breakfast with Max in their base, usually roasting some meat or vegetables that they had in stock. Then he would head out to hunt or forage for food, mostly at the usual spots not too far from the base. The dimensional storage was really useful for this, as Drai could easily stash his yield without having to go back and forth to their base or manually haul them along.
By the time he was done, it was usually almost midday. He would then find a suitable spot and train for a few hours.
In the afternoon, Drai would spend his time exploring the valley while gathering some essence. He could theoretically do this in the morning, but Bio Drain always withered his catch, which made them unsuitable for consumption. So Drai had decided to prioritize food gathering while letting his essence gathering occupy a supplementary role.