After leaving the space, he continued walking into the mountains for another half an hour. During this time, he also collected all the pheasants and wild rabbits within his perception into the space.
Additionally, he discovered some common fruit trees, such as apple trees, pear trees, peach trees, chestnut trees, and persimmon trees.
Li Weidong was overjoyed and, without hesitation, collected these fruit trees into the space as well.
He thought that since these fruit trees were already large enough to bear fruit, it would save a lot of planting time.
As soon as he entered the space, he eagerly asked the Little Elf to bring Spiritual Spring Water and carefully watered these new members.
Watching the fruit trees become more vibrant under the nourishment of the Spiritual Spring Water, Li Weidong seemed to already envision a future harvest of trees laden with fruit.
He contentedly patrolled the space once more before leaving it satisfied and heading home.
However, this time he took another path down the mountain.
This path was significantly longer than the previous one, but Li Weidong didn't mind walking a bit further.
As he walked, he used his spatial ability to collect animals along the way.
After walking a bit further, he discovered a small cave, its entrance concealed by weeds.
Li Weidong curiously approached, used a branch to push aside the weeds, and peered into the cave. It was pitch black inside, and he couldn't make out anything.
He used his spatial perception again and found that the cave was very deep. He hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to explore it tomorrow.
Finally, Li Weidong emerged from the long mountain path and stepped onto the main road home.
The lingering glow of the setting sun fell upon him, casting a long shadow.
Li Weidong quickened his pace and soon returned home.
At this time, his parents, elder brother, and younger sister had all returned, and the family was waiting for him to eat.
“Li Weidong, you’re finally back! We were waiting for you to start dinner!” his elder brother said with a smile.
Li Weidong scratched his head a little sheepishly: “I wandered around the mountains a bit longer today.”
His mother, Liu Xiaoli, heard that Li Weidong had gone into the mountains and immediately said excitedly, “Why did you go into the mountains again? Did you go with your master?”
Li Weidong shook his head and said, “I just went for a walk around the foot of the mountain; I didn't go into the mountains.”
Hearing that Li Weidong hadn't gone into the mountains, the family finally relaxed.
“Next time, don't run around alone. The mountains are dangerous,” his father, Li Dahe, said sternly.
“I know, Dad,” Li Weidong replied.
The family continued to enjoy their lively dinner, chatting about daily life.
His younger sister, Li Weihong, curiously asked Li Weidong, “Second Brother, what fun things did you see at the foot of the mountain?”
Li Weidong smiled and said, “I found quite a few wild fruits. When they ripen, I'll pick some for you.”
Li Weiguo said, “You just know how to coax your sister. How many people have scoured the foot of the mountain? There aren't any wild fruit trees left there.”
Li Weihong pouted and said, “Second Brother wouldn't coax me; I believe Second Brother.”
Li Weidong patted his chest and promised, “Little Sister, Second Brother really isn't lying to you. There really are wild fruit trees, they just aren't fully ripe yet. When they are, Second Brother will definitely pick them for you.”
After dinner, Li Weidong said to his parents, “Mom and Dad, I want to rest for another day tomorrow. Is it okay if I start working in the fields the day after tomorrow?”
His mother, Liu Xiaoli, looked at his father, Li Dahe, with some hesitation. Li Dahe thought for a moment and said, “Alright, then you can rest at home tomorrow, but you'll have to work hard the day after tomorrow.”
Li Weidong nodded repeatedly: “Mom and Dad, don't worry, I'll definitely work hard the day after tomorrow.”
After speaking, Li Weidong returned to his room.
Logically, their family of four working shouldn't have such a hard life. The reason was that they had only recently moved out of the old family home to live independently, and their house was newly built.
To build these few rooms, the family had almost exhausted all their savings and even owed some external debt. However, the whole family was very diligent, and they believed that life would gradually get better.
He lay on the bed, still planning his exploration of the cave for tomorrow.
Li Weidong lay on the bed, planning to walk a bit further into the mountains tomorrow to see if there was anything else of value. He also planned to explore the cave tomorrow.
As he thought, he gradually drifted off to sleep.
In his dream, he discovered precious treasures in the cave, and his family consequently lived a wealthy life.
The next day, just as dawn was breaking, Li Weidong woke up. As soon as he stepped out of his room, he saw his parents eating. Seeing Li Weidong awake, Li Dahe said to him, “Quickly wash your face and eat.”
Li Weidong responded, quickly washed up, and sat down at the table to eat.
His mother, Liu Xiaoli, placed a piece of pickled vegetable on his plate and said, “Li Weidong, what are you planning to do today?”
Li Weidong swallowed the food in his mouth and said, “I want to go for another walk in the mountains.”
Li Dahe frowned: “Didn't you just go yesterday?”
Li Weidong smiled and explained, “I found a cave yesterday and want to check it out.”
Li Dahe was silent for a moment, then said, “Then be careful.”
Li Weidong nodded: “Understood, Dad.”
After breakfast, Li Dahe and Liu Xiaoli took their tools and went to work in the fields.
His elder brother, Li Weiguo, also went to his master's house to learn carpentry.
Meanwhile, his younger sister, Li Weihong, was still sleeping in the house. After all, she was only six years old this year, an age when she loved to sleep.
Li Weidong took some essential tools, such as the family's oil lamp, rope, and a chopping knife, and headed towards the mountains.
He checked the sky and saw it was still early, the sun hadn't risen yet, so he decided to wander around nearby first to see if he could find anything.
He would only enter the cave to investigate after the sun had risen.
He walked along the familiar path, releasing his spatial perception. Before long, he perceived several bird nests in the trees, but there were no bird eggs inside.
Continuing forward, Li Weidong perceived a hedgehog in a patch of grass in the distance. He smiled and didn't disturb it. After circling around, Li Weidong only harvested 5 pheasants and 3 wild rabbits.
Li Weidong looked at his harvest in hand and thought it was still pretty good; at least it could add to the family's meals. The sun had already risen high, so he decided not to delay any longer and walked towards the cave.
Arriving in front of the cave, Li Weidong took a deep breath, gripped the chopping knife in his hand, carefully pushed aside the weeds at the cave's entrance, and then bent down to squeeze into the cave. As soon as he entered, a cool, damp sensation washed over him.
He lit the oil lamp and shone it around, seeing that the cave walls were somewhat damp and there were some scattered rocks on the ground.
Li Weidong released his spatial perception and slowly walked forward.
After walking a certain distance, he suddenly felt that there seemed to be a more open area ahead. Li Weidong's heart rejoiced, and he quickened his pace.
Although he sped up, he did not retract his spatial perception ability; he certainly didn't want to be bitten by a suddenly appearing spider or venomous snake.