The Little Fox was indeed very particular. Their food bowl was now washed sparkling clean every day, and their doghouse was kept quite tidy. They managed it all themselves. At first, his grandmother thought Li Xiang was helping them clean up. But then one day, she saw the Little Fox arranging the straw in the doghouse, carrying it out to sun-dry before moving it back in. Meanwhile, Er Huang was diligently rinsing the bowl at the Overlapping Waterfall. She clucked her tongue in amazement, remarking that the two little creatures were practically turning into spirits.

It didn’t matter that they wouldn’t eat shit. Li Xiang had other Spiritual Medicines to feed them. ’I’m loaded. I’ve got plenty of options.’

Li Xiang immediately switched to another type of berry and fed one to each of them.

After eating the berries, the Little Fox and Er Huang were ecstatic, circling Li Xiang and rubbing against his legs. Li Xiang gave each of them a few pats on the head, signaling for them to go play, but also reminding them not to neglect their Cultivation.

The Little Fox led Er Huang to the back mountain to practice its Breathing and work on its Breathing Technique. They had to digest the berries they just ate as quickly as possible, or the Medicinal Power would go to waste.

Li Xiang watched the two cute pets scamper off, feeling very satisfied. ’They should be close to forming their first Spiritual Power vortex soon. With these two "Demon Beasts" guarding the house, I basically won’t have to worry about security.’

’If wild boars invade again this winter, the Little Fox and Er Huang will be able to take care of them!’

’Of course, with the high walls, it’s impossible for wild boars to break into the yard anymore anyway.’

’As for those three mutated Tier Three Five Spirit Ointments,’ Li Xiang thought, ’it would be better to sell them and use the money to fund my projects.’

’It’s a Spiritual Medicine containing abundant Spiritual Power. I should give it a new name. I’ll call it "Golden Fat Spirit." As for its effects... hmm, I’ll say it can stave off death and extend one’s lifespan.’

’If the Grim Reaper comes for you this year, I can make him wait until the year after next.’

’That’s perfect. When many rich people reach the end of their lives and all other medicine fails, they’ll pay any price to extend their lifespan. If no other methods work, they can come and try my "Golden Fat Spirit" Life-extending Pill.’

After breakfast, he took out a piece of Golden Rattan Wood and started making a small box with the tools he had at home. ’A Spiritual Medicine this valuable can’t just be casually packaged in a cardboard box or a plastic bag. That would be way too tacky.’

Making the small box was simple. It would just be a square base and a lid. He just needed to carve the lines to be a little more elegant.

Just as he was working on it, Yao Yao came over. Li Xiang asked her to help by drawing an elegant design on the box. After a moment’s thought, Yao Yao drew a simple picture of an orchid.

"If it’s too complicated, it’ll be hard for you to carve," Yao Yao said with a serious expression. "It would be a shame to waste such a nice piece of Golden Rattan Wood."

’This Golden Rattan Wood is so expensive,’ she thought. ’Even though I don’t know where Li Xiang got it, it must be incredibly valuable. We have to be careful.’

Li Xiang was speechless. He couldn’t resist reaching out and pinching her cheek. ’I’ve got half a mind to give her a good smack. What, is she looking down on me?’

"Ow, you’re hurting me~" Yao Yao whined coquettishly, her enchanting eyes shimmering as she said, "Brother, it’s not that I’m looking down on you, but just look at that tea table you carved before..."

"You’re bringing that up again!" Li Xiang feigned another strike.

"Haha, Brother, come and get me!" Yao Yao fled.

Of course, Li Xiang didn’t chase her. He went back to work.

’Sigh, what a spoilsport.’ Yao Yao ran a few steps, but when she saw Li Xiang really wasn’t chasing her, she couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed. Then she went off to tend to other things.

The live stream for the spring bamboo shoots was scheduled for the next morning, and she had volunteered to help set up the location. They had chosen a spot in Li Xiang’s backyard, next to the War Drum Pavilion.

"Oh, Brother, these peach blossoms are so beautiful! Can you come over and take a few pictures of me?"

"No time," Li Xiang said, not bothering to look up.

A moment later, Yao Yao came over, circled around behind him, and gently placed her hands on his shoulders, giving them a squeeze. "Hey, are you really angry? You can’t be that sensitive, can you?"

"No," Li Xiang said with a slight smile. "How are your driving lessons coming along?" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"I’m still practicing for the skills test."

"Keep it up. Once you guys get your licenses, we’ll all go pick up the car together." Li Xiang’s progress was naturally a bit faster than hers; he was almost ready for his road test.

"Mm-hmm." Yao Yao was filled with anticipation.

Li Xiang finished carving the Golden Rattan Wood box. After wiping it clean, he ran his hand over the surface, feeling very satisfied. There was no need for varnish; the natural grain of the Golden Rattan Wood was beautiful on its own. He then went into town, found a jewelry store, and bought a sheet of gold foil. He cut it into three pieces with a pair of scissors and used them to wrap the three "Golden Fat Spirits."

A Spiritual Medicine this valuable certainly deserved to be wrapped in gold foil.

Once wrapped and placed inside the Golden Rattan Wood box, the presentation immediately looked much more luxurious.

He then wrapped the box in several layers of plastic wrap before sealing it inside a cardboard shipping box. These were boxes he had bought to ship winter bamboo shoots, and they came in various sizes. Li Xiang picked out the smallest one.

This time, the live stream sale for the spring bamboo shoots wouldn’t be completely free like the one for the winter bamboo shoots last year. This year, he had established his tourism development company. The village also held a 10% stake for providing the land, and selling agricultural products was part of the company’s business.

When he registered the company, its official scope of business had included an agricultural component. Specifically, it covered the sale of high-quality agricultural products, eco-agricultural experience activities (like crop-picking and farming experiences), and the promotion of agricultural culture.

The company itself was a tourist attraction located in a rural, mountainous area. Bundling the sale of agricultural products with its other activities was perfectly reasonable, legal, and aboveboard.