?Reading on mobile phone When talking about the "Classic of Mountains and Seas," Lin Caivei also became interested, picking up several photos and saying, "It's very much like what's described in the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Most people think that the book is entirely fictional, invented by ancient scholars—yet that's not true. In fact, it records species from the prehistoric era. When the Chinese civilization began to develop over five thousand years ago, many of these species had already gone extinct!" Hou Bao nodded and said, "Because so many of the described creatures are so different from modern plants and animals, few people believe the content. Yet I've always believed it. When I was young, I read it carefully, and later, I even conducted systematic research on it. Although the book has no illustrations and its language is quite obscure compared to modern spoken Chinese, once you understand it, you can form a fairly detailed mental picture." Qin Feng bent down to pick up a photo, pointing to a creature resembling purple coral and asked, "What's its name?" "Zi Yang." Hou Bao replied, "According to the records, this is a herb of the utmost yang and rigidity!" Lin Caivei added, "It's an excellent material for preparing pills that gather energy and enhance cultivation. There's a type of stone known as Ziyang Stone, said to have effects similar to Ziyang. However, those well-versed in the field know that even a ton of Ziyang Stone falls short of one kilogram of genuine Ziyang." Chen Yue picked up a card, on which was a creature resembling a baby's face, looking especially endearing, and asked, "Is this perhaps the legendary Shengren Fruit?" Hou Bao shook his head and said, "Shengren Fruit grows on trees. This one grows in water. If I'm not mistaken, it should be called Lingsu Zhu—a herb of the utmost yin and cold nature. Caivei, what do you think?" "Definitely Lingsu Zhu. This herb is particularly effective for people with a cold, yin constitution—such as Miss Mu Si and Ms. Sha Sha," said Lin Meiren. Qin Shaole couldn't stop smiling, excitedly saying, "I never thought that sinking a submarine from the Sun Kingdom would bring such great benefits. Let me be honest—Little Ding has already transferred an entire underwater region, where these premium medicinal herbs grow, into his own body, forming a large lake. All the herbs grow right at the lake's bottom. I've only managed to capture a portion of it. Why not all of us go diving together, take a few samples, and study their medicinal properties!" "Great idea!" The girls enthusiastically agreed. Diving was already an enjoyable activity, and now adding the collection of medicinal herbs made it even more appealing. Everyone soon requested that Hou Bao and Lin Caiwei give a lecture, sharing the content of the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" with them. This way, they could purposefully gather the most valuable medicinal herbs. Hou Bao said modestly, "I'll just step aside. My research on the *Classic of Mountains and Seas* has been from a pharmacological perspective, while Cai Wei has approached it from the standpoint of a cultivator. She's far more suitable to give this lecture than I am!" Lin Meiren, of course, never held back her humility and smiled, saying, "As long as the sisters are eager to learn, I'll share everything I know. How about this—after dinner, we all head to Xia Ding, collect some samples along the way, and I'll explain the details based on the actual specimens. That way, we'll learn more effectively!" "That sounds great. Let's go have dinner now." Fang Fang turned back to the living room and asked, "Su Wu? She's supposed to be at home, right? Where is she?" Mei Hui gave her a meaningful glance and said, "Didn't you remember that Xiao Feng has returned? It must be quite a pity for Su Wu to be alone at home!" As soon as she finished speaking, all the women looked at him with a noticeably different expression. Even though Qin Dashi had an exceptionally thick skin, he couldn't hold out much longer. He quickly changed the subject: "We're truly hungry now—didn't we say it was time to have dinner? Then let's go! After dinner, we can rush right into work!" Hou Bao declined the suggestion to stay and have dinner at the site. As he often said, his laboratory was always the busiest unit within the group company—every minute lost could mean missing out on a key research breakthrough. Time was therefore his most precious asset, and no second was to be wasted. After dinner, all the girls donned their swimsuits and eagerly entered the small pool. If it weren't for pressing matters, Qin Dashi would have already transformed into a wolf, overwhelmed by so many stunning swimsuit-clad beauties—each one so attractive that she could either be eaten or taken as a companion. Since all the girls were cultivators, diving to depths of one or two hundred meters was no problem at all. They enjoyed themselves immensely, selecting the plant species they personally favored for collection. Qin Dashi wore beach sandals and loose pants, setting up a sunshade by the lake bank and arranging a row of lounge chairs and small tables, each table adorned with various fruits and cocktails he had personally crafted. Half an hour later, they gradually surfaced. Lin Beijie was the first to emerge, dressed in a bright orange one-piece swimsuit, her flawless figure clearly visible as her long legs moved, causing the two prominent hills on her chest to sway dramatically. She walked under the sunshade and nodded, saying, "The arrangement is quite good—barely passing!" Qin Dashi swallowed some saliva, smiling warmly and saying, "Then, when we go out, shouldn't we reward my husband a little?" Lin Beijie immediately gave him a flirtatious glance, eyes flashing, and murmured, "Pardon me, I'm too busy. I have a lecture for my sisters scheduled shortly. After we go out, I'll have to rush to refine my elixirs. Please don't go to my room in the evening—remember that!" "Alright." Qin Dashi looked deeply disappointed, but fortunately, our friend had plenty of choices. Now he truly appreciated the advantages of having so many wives—wah-hah! With delicate arms and graceful legs, the women swarmed around him like blossoms in a garden. Every now and then, he’d gently stroke a beautiful woman’s翘臀 or give her a sudden chest press—what a delightful experience! It must be said that Lin Beauty is an excellent teacher. Her explanations are clear and easy to understand, delivered in vivid and engaging ways that make the listeners remember them instantly. Qin Dashi listened intently by the side, and surprisingly, he managed to fully grasp the entire process of eating tofu. The herbs collected by the ladies amounted to over a hundred varieties. Lin Beauty recognized nearly all of them. For the few that remained unfamiliar, she would simply invite Hou Bao to join in and study them together—no problem at all. Qin Dashi began to check his watch from time to time, and finally couldn't hold it any longer. He spoke, "Ladies, it's getting late now. Everyone go home and take a shower before going to bed. We still have plenty of things to attend to tomorrow!" "Exactly," Mei Hui yawned, saying, "Today has been really tiring. I need to rest well tonight to face tomorrow's challenges. Xiao Feng, I'll be free in the evening—no need to come find me!" "I'm also very busy tomorrow evening," Fang Fang always stood firmly on the same side as Mei Hui. Qin Dashi frowned, looking at the remaining young women and said, "Who among you dares to give the same excuse? You'll be subject to family discipline!" Chen Yue blushed, saying, "My period has started—currently, it's not convenient..." "I caught a cold two days ago, so I need to treat that first!"