With those words, Father Luo headed toward the large pheasant in the courtyard, intending to take it to the back kitchen for processing.
"Uncle Luo, it's a bit heavy. Let me help you," Qin Yan said, stepping forward.
The pheasant weighed about a hundred catties. For an ordinary adult, it required some effort to carry. Worried Father Luo might struggle with the weight, Qin Yan wanted to share the load, but Father Luo refused.
The older man waved him off and laughed heartily. "Haha, no need, no need! Your uncle can still handle this much weight."
"Mhm! Good boy, don't you worry about it," Mother Luo added with a chuckle. "Your uncle can manage a small thing like this. Go inside and wait. Leave these chores to us adults."
"Hah! Up!" Father Luo shouted lightly. With just one hand, he easily hoisted the large pheasant and walked toward the back kitchen.
"Qin Yan! Go sit down for a bit! I'm going to help," Luo Xuanyi said.
"Dad! I'll give you a hand too," Luo Fei added.
Luo Xuanyi and Luo Fei called out to Qin Yan before running after their father.
"That girl... she's always so restless, never knowing when to stay put," Mother Luo muttered, shaking her head with a smile as she watched Luo Xuanyi's retreating back.
"It's fine, Auntie. Let her go. Don't worry about me," Qin Yan replied. He understood Mother Luo wanted Xuanyi to stay and keep him company, but it wasn't necessary. He preferred the quiet.
"Then go back inside and wait, Qin Yan. If you need anything, just call for me! I'm going to get busy now."
"Alright, Auntie." After a few more polite words, they went their separate ways.
Qin Yan went up to the second-floor bedroom to check on things; Little Liya was still sound asleep.
With nothing else to do, he decided to wait. He had already fully adapted to 40x Gravity Training, so he planned to start training at 50x next.
After some thought, Qin Yan decided to begin the 50x gravity training after breakfast. It might be challenging, but it should be within his limits.
During the long wait, Qin Yan sat cross-legged on the bed and began his cultivation.
...
"Qin Yan! Breakfast is ready!" It was Luo Xuanyi's voice.
It seemed the meal was done. Qin Yan ended his cultivation and opened his eyes to see Luo Xuanyi poking her head through the door, her eyes blinking.
"Okay!" Qin Yan responded.
"What about that little girl? Is she up yet?" Xuanyi asked as she walked in.
Qin Yan looked over and saw that Little Liya showed no signs of waking. "Not yet."
"What should we do? Should we wake her?"
"Yeah, wake her up."
"Won't that be a bit cruel? Maybe let her sleep a while longer?" Xuanyi said, her sympathy getting the better of her. She couldn't bear to wake the sleeping Little Liya.
"It's fine. It's not early anymore, and she needs to get into the habit of waking up early." Qin Yan didn't want to be mean, but she had slept long enough. Besides, after four months of hibernation on the spaceship, she needed some exercise.
"You're too serious. She's still so small."
Heh! Say whatever you want. Ignoring her, Qin Yan prepared to wake Little Liya. He gently shook her. "Liya! Liya! Time to get up."
"Nn?"
...
After a few calls, the girl finally reacted. Her eyes fluttered, and she slowly sat up.
She rubbed her eyes, trying to clear the cobwebs. Squinting through a tiny slit of an eye, she looked at Qin Yan and asked in a milky voice, "Hwa? What is it, Brother Qin Yan?"
"Time to get up! It's time to eat."
At the mention of food, the girl instantly perked up. Her eyes snapped open and brightened immediately. She was wide awake.
After Qin Yan helped Little Liya wash up, they went to the living room. Everyone was already gathered there, and the dining table was covered in a feast.
The savory aroma of meat could be smelled from a distance.
"Smells so good!" Qin Yan couldn't help but exclaim.
Beside him, the little girl's nose twitched as she sniffed the air, tears of hunger practically threatening to leak from the corners of her mouth.
"Mm-hmm! Come on, we're the only ones left," Luo Xuanyi said with a smile.
"Qin Yan, you're here. Come, sit down. We were just waiting for you," Mother Luo said, beckoning them over as she set out the bowls and chopsticks.
"Come here, children."
"Qin Yan!"
"Morning, Qin Yan!"
Father Luo, Luo Fei, and Xiao Bei all turned to greet him.
"Okay!" They responded and quickly walked over.
At the table sat a large iron pot filled with stewed chicken, emitting a rich fragrance. Next to it was a large basin of steaming rice porridge.
The porridge was mixed with shreds of chicken, wild mushrooms, tender dried bamboo shoots, red dates, and chopped greens. The colorful combination was incredibly appetizing.
There was also a plate of large, boiled sweet potatoes only three or four, but they were massive enough for two people to share. Along with several plates of vegetables, it was a truly sumptuous breakfast.
"Here, Qin Yan. This is yours. Watch out, it's hot," Mother Luo said, placing a bowl of rice porridge in front of him.
Little Liya's eyes went wide. She stared fixedly at the porridge in front of Qin Yan, drool practically running down her chin.
"Hahaha!" The sight made everyone burst into laughter.
"Wait a second, little girl. Auntie will get you a bowl right now," Mother Luo said, hurrying to serve another.
"Here, you take this one first. But be careful, it's hot!" Qin Yan shook his head helplessly and pushed his bowl toward Little Liya, making sure to warn her.
"Mm-hmm!" Seeing the porridge moved to her, Little Liya was overjoyed. She nodded vigorously at Qin Yan, though her eyes never left the bowl.
She didn't dive in immediately; instead, she pursed her tiny lips and blew on it to cool it down. Qin Yan smiled, relieved that she was actually listening.
"Then this bowl is for you, Qin Yan!" Mother Luo handed him another bowl.
"Thanks, Auntie." Qin Yan wasn't in a hurry and waited for everyone to be ready.
"Here, Xiao Bei, yours."
"Thank you, Auntie!"
"Xuanyi, yours!"
"And one for Little Fei."
"And one for you, dear."
Mother Luo served everyone one by one. Once everyone was served, she finally took a bowl for herself.
Mother Luo sat down and saw everyone looking at her. Realizing why, she said, "Eat up, everyone! Don't wait for me."
"Then I'm digging in!" Luo Fei said, unable to wait a second longer.
Little Liya was the same. She set her spoon aside and just picked up the bowl, drinking the porridge directly.
The others smiled at the sight and began their meal.
Qin Yan took a spoonful. The moment he tasted it, his eyes lit up. A unique aroma lingered on his palate, refusing to fade. The porridge was soft and glutinous, perfectly smooth, and had a delicious, distinct flavor. It was incredible.
Qin Yan began to eat in large gulps. Eventually, he abandoned the spoon as well, hoisting the bowl and slurping down the contents.
"I want more," Little Liya said in her milky voice, having already finished her first bowl.
"Yes, yes! Auntie will get you more." Mother Luo took the bowl with a smile and refilled it.
"Mom, I want more too," Luo Fei added, looking unsatisfied even after finishing his.
"Alright, alright! There's enough for everyone." Mother Luo took Luo Fei's porcelain bowl after finishing with Little Liya's.
"Mom, me and Xiao Bei too." Luo Xuanyi and Xiao Bei had also just finished.
"Okay, okay, just wait." Faced with a pack of gluttons, Mother Luo was kept busy, serving everyone before she could even touch her own food.
"Come, come! Try this meat too." Seeing how busy she was, Father Luo stepped in and started scooping chunks of chicken from the pot into everyone's bowls.
Qin Yan took a bite; the meat was tender and incredibly flavorful. His appetite fully whetted, he began to devour the food.
...
A long while later, after a collective effort, the food on the table was finally gone. Most of it had been consumed by Qin Yan and Little Liya.
"Whew! I'm stuffed." Luo Fei slumped back in his chair, looking satisfied.
Everyone had long since put down their chopsticks and was resting for a moment before cleaning up the mess. Only the little girl was still lingering, licking up the last scraps.
"Qin Yan, what do you plan to do next?" Luo Xuanyi asked suddenly.
"Hmm? I'm going to the mountains to cultivate." Qin Yan was surprised by her question but answered nonetheless.
"Can you take us with you?" Luo Xuanyi looked at him expectantly, her eyes full of pleading.
"Xuanyi, aren't you just being a nuisance? Come on, don't make things difficult for Qin Yan," Mother Luo scolded.
Qin Yan fell silent for a moment. He thought it over and decided it wouldn't be a problem. He had originally intended to use his Gravity Suit to train outside for a while while teaching Little Liya some basics to give her some self-preservation skills.
Later, he would go into the Ring Space to train without having to worry about her. Having Luo Xuanyi and the others tag along wouldn't hinder his progress.
Once they realized how hard it was, they might give up on their own. But if they could stick it out, that would be even better; he could teach them some simple cultivation methods.
As long as they persevered, they might not become world-class powerhouses, but they could at least protect themselves in this world. At the very least, it would improve their physical fitness and strengthen their foundation.
"Is that a no? If it's too much trouble, then forget it. I was just asking," Luo Xuanyi said, her face falling as she saw Qin Yan lost in thought.
"Oh! No, that's not it. I was just thinking about what training method would be suitable for you. You can come along if you want," Qin Yan said, snapping out of it.
"Really? That's great! Thank you, Qin Yan," Luo Xuanyi exclaimed, almost in disbelief.
"Yeah," Qin Yan nodded.
"Oh yeah! We get to cultivate!" Luo Fei jumped up excitedly.
"But let me warn you, my training is very strict. If you give up now or quit halfway through, I won't take you again. Think carefully," Qin Yan reminded them, wanting them to be prepared.
"We know! If we can't handle it, we'll quit on our own," the siblings nodded repeatedly.
Qin Yan didn't say anything more.
"Alright, we'll head out now. I'll start you off with some basic training." He stood up and headed for the door.
Luo Fei and Little Liya were the first to follow.
"Come on, let's go see how they train," Luo Xuanyi said to Xiao Bei.
"But I have to head back," Xiao Bei said hesitantly.
"Oh, what's the rush? Let's go see how they train first."
"But... but..."
"No buts! Let's go!" Luo Xuanyi walked behind Xiao Bei and pushed her forward, giving her no chance to argue.
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