Chapter 111

Lin Meng acted swiftly, soon making a trip to the town market to buy several large iron pots, some clay pots for soup and stew, and a few tiered steamers.

The assorted cookware filled a cart.

She then drove to the town's only large bookstore and indeed found several dusty cooking books tucked away in a corner, published by New Oriental, quality guaranteed!

Back at the house in town, Lin Meng parked the car in the underground garage, took advantage of no one around to sneak into the trunk, and dumped everything into her space.

"All set—have the chef cook according to the book, and it'll definitely taste good."

"If others in the refuge want to learn, I can prepare more."

Lin Meng had earlier confirmed that the script used in Ye Heng's wasteland world is almost identical to modern writing; they can read it completely.

Ye Heng flipped through the cookbook—every dish name and step was unfamiliar to him, making his mouth water; he quickly replied.

"Enough, enough—others who want to learn can just pass the book around. Moreover, I've decided to set up a communal kitchen in the refuge, distributing meals as needed rather than handing out food resources directly to individuals, which will avoid many troubles and hidden dangers."

Lin Meng nodded; she won't meddle in the refuge's specific affairs—Ye Heng has discretion, he can handle it himself.

"Fine—if you need anything, just come find me. If I don't respond, leave a note in my space; I'll reply as soon as I see it."

After seeing to Ye Heng's matters, Lin Meng glanced at the situation in the second space—Ye Fan had not yet sent in the medicinal materials and pills, perhaps the Song family still needed time, so she didn't press him.

With nothing urgent, Lin Meng took out the crystal stones, attempting to absorb them to upgrade the three spaces.

After several hours of struggle, the space upgrade initially showed results.

The First Space, based on its original foundation, doubled in size, making it easy to hold tens of thousands of tons of supplies.

It's just a pity that the mysterious door still wouldn't open, leaving Lin Meng feeling an itch of curiosity.

The Second Space likewise doubled in size, with no other changes besides that.

When it came to upgrading the Third Space, what Lin Meng didn't expect was that this space also sprouted a door; she tried to open it, but it remained completely unmoved.

"Strange, both the First and Third Spaces have doors."

Why did the Second Space, linked to Ye Fan, after two upgrades still not produce a mysterious door?

Lin Meng couldn't figure it out for the moment, so she didn't investigate further.

In short, for her now, the spaces bring her only benefits and no harm; she temporarily needn't worry that these two doors will pose a threat.

At the same time, she surprisingly discovered that after awakening her spiritual root, the increase in her mental power seemed to become effortless.

She needed to have Ye Heng prepare more crystal stones.

She had a premonition that as long as she continued upgrading the spaces, those two mysterious doors would soon undergo changes.

Afterward, Lin Meng enjoyed a few leisurely days; that day, the renovation company finally called.

The renovation of the Peninsula Villa is complete; they're just waiting for her to come inspect it!

Lin Meng was thrilled; this time she drove herself across provinces to Jing Shi, without even a moment's rest, heading straight for the Peninsula Villa.

The inspection and handover went very smoothly.

No wonder, as a renovation company that once built doomsday safety houses, they are precise and meticulous about special house renovations.

The entire underground second floor has now been made into an extremely antique-style training room; those unaware might think this is a filming base for some xianxia drama.

Lin Meng went to the furniture market and picked out a set of rosewood tea ware and a purple sandalwood wood desk, placing them near the light well, and also put several pots of precious flowers and plants in the waterside pavilion scene in the corner.

The stone-carved large disc in the center is where she will cultivate meditation in the future.

Later, after Ye Fan figures out the formations, she'll ask him for a few to set up here; just thinking about it makes her feel delighted.

That night, Lin Meng moved into this grand villa.

She placed her own room in the deluxe master bedroom on the third floor, and set up her grandfather's spirit tablet in a hidden chamber, burning incense to inform him:

"Grandfather, I've settled in Jing Shi, relying on the space bracelet you gave me to make a few fortunes; I have modest wealth, but don't think I'm overreaching—it's truly the path you paved that makes getting rich so easy."

"Grandfather, rest assured, I will often burn money for you from now on; I'll burn as much as I earn, so we grandfather and grandchild can enjoy blessings together."

Knowing her grandfather couldn't hear, Lin Meng didn't say much; after performing three bows, she locked the door of the hidden chamber.

From now on, her grandfather will be cared for solely by her; even if her uncles regret and want to kowtow to him, they'll have nowhere to kowtow!

After finishing those tasks, Lin Meng anxiously rushed to the training room, imitating the cultivators from TV dramas, sitting cross-legged in the center of the stone disc.

After taking a deep breath, she took out that spirit-testing stone.

Ye Fan said, as long as you inject a strand of spiritual power, you can test your spiritual root aptitude.

A single spiritual root is best, namely the heavenly spiritual root; its cultivation talent is a hundred times stronger than others', and it is also the easiest to cultivate to higher realms, the pride of heaven.

The more numerous and mixed the spiritual root attributes, the worse the talent.

Possessing all four spiritual root attributes counts as a false spiritual root; in this life they have no affinity with Foundation Establishment.

Regarding this, Lin Meng expressed deep doubt; others like Han Paopao rely on false spiritual roots to trounce geniuses and vie for the peak—what's wrong with false spiritual roots?

Actually, this is merely a fabricated legend, not to be taken as truth.

Lin Meng inwardly begged her grandfather to tell grandma not to let her test out a false spiritual root.

Still not reassured, she ran again to the hidden chamber, treating the old man as a wish-granting turtle, kowtowing three times before the spirit tablet, then left satisfied and returned to the training room.

She slowly infused spiritual power, and the spirit-testing stone soon reacted.

After a halo of light, the spirit-testing stone suddenly flew up to midair.

Fortunately, the underground second floor has sufficient height, so the spirit-testing stone didn't break the ceiling.

The next second, a small light ball popped out from the edge of the spirit-testing stone and rapidly circled it.

Lin Meng first rejoiced—it's a single spiritual root!

Then she furrowed her brows, tightly staring at that small light ball.

Its color is nearly transparent, a colorless state, with apparent spatial distortion around it.

Her spiritual root attribute seems not to belong to the Five Elements; could it be a mutant spiritual root?

Thinking of this possibility, Lin Meng's breathing suddenly became rapid.

"No way? This little old man not only mastered modern cultivation methods but also produced an unparalleled genius for her—how could he be embarrassed?"

Just then, she recalled that among the cultivation manuals Ye Fan had given her earlier, there were several basic books, which included an explanation of spiritual roots.

Lin Meng hurriedly pulled out the books, checked each description against them, and finally confirmed that she herself was actually a damn genius!