Time flew by slowly. More than a week had passed...
Although the wounds were not completely healed, Kai no longer felt any discomfort when he moved. A few more days and he would be back to normal. From regular and hearty meals, even his body was starting to look stronger. Sometimes Kai would go out with Old Man Mo and he would tell him about different herbs and what they were for.
Some of them could heal, such as the Healing Herb. But there were also herbs that could kill with their poison. It seemed that Old Man Mo had a lot of knowledge in different fields. Kai was also surprised that the beasts tended to avoid them. Only when they saw the duo from afar, they would rush away. So their peaceful walks were not threatened.
When they ran out of food, the old man would kill some edible game. It was as if he had moved a few dozen meters away and killed it with a single dagger strike. Every time this happened, Kai felt like he was in a dream!
- Master, when will you teach me to do the same? - Kai asked excitedly.
- Take your time, you're just recovering. Soon your physical training will begin. First we need to strengthen your body and let you grow up. There's also another problem... Although you're perceptive for your age, you're also dumb at the same time. Hehehe. - Mo gave out and laughed mockingly.
- Master, how can you be perceptive and stupid at the same time? Could the second one be you? - Kai asked, joking childishly at the old man.
- You bastard! - Moe shouted and gave Kai a slap on the back.
- Hehehe. - Kai wasn't ashamed, he immediately laughed echidically.
Mo wasn't actually angry, he liked this kid. But the subordination in the status of teacher and student must be maintained.
- Kid, you grew up in a small backwater village. Can you read? Maybe you know where your village is? You're like a blind kitten... You need to learn. It's a blessing that a strong, intelligent and good-natured master like me found you! - Mo said proudly
- Oh yes, I was lucky to crawl into a cave with a crazy old man. - Kai grinned at the old man's boastfulness.
They were always joking with each other. This way of talking was becoming more and more deeply rooted in their relationship.
- Remember, from tomorrow we start your training. Your routine will begin with morning exercises. Such as running, push-ups, cliff climbing, squats and more. You need to harden every muscle in your body as much as possible... I think five hours a day will be enough for you. - The old man said thoughtfully.
- After that, you will meditate in the Lake of Ice every day. Twenty minutes will be enough, more will be unsafe... It will relax your muscles after training and temper your mind. You need to learn to concentrate. And don't try to absorb energy yet, leave that for the future.
- Next, you'll help me make breakfast. After that, it's study. I need to teach you the basics of reading, writing, and basic fundamentals. Otherwise, if you ever get to the big city, you'll be disgraced as a rude hillbilly. Won't that disgrace your master as well? - Master Mo said with a sneer.
- Old man... With your appearance, you can handle the disgrace yourself just fine. - Kai sarcastically replied.
- My boy, I was an enviable groom when I was young... If you were older, I would have taught you a few more things. There are some incredible techniques involved in seducing women. Heh-heh. - As if remembering the past, the old man dreamed, - But with your face, I think you'll have no problems without advice. - Ignoring Kai's incomprehensible gaze, Moe said.
- After training, you will spar with me. You need to understand the difference between real masters and simple street hooligans. Believe me, soon a whole new world will open up before your eyes! - confidently said the master, and then added, - And yes, the last.... At night you will concentrate on the sounds around you, trying to smell danger. Sometimes it happens that you can't rely on your eyes. So, either train your hearing and other senses, or rely on your sixth sense! Hahaha. - Old Man Mo laughed out loud.
- Danger? How can there be danger if beasts don't even come within a hundred meters of our cave? - Kai asked thoughtfully.
It was as if the old man had already expected this question. He grinned and flicked his thumb, shooting something out of his fist.
- Wshshug! - Something flew out lightning fast, towards Kai's ass, -Clap!
- Ouch! - Jumping up and down in pain, Kai shouted out! He quickly pulled his pants off his right buttock and saw a bruise slowly appearing there, - Old man, what was that?! - Dazedly asked Kai.
- Danger! - Laughing merrily replied Moe.
Kai got a chill and immediately broke out in a sweat. Kai unconsciously rubbed his butt and thought about it. Now he realized that at night he would have to dodge the rocks flying at him! If it's the last part of the training, plus before going to bed..."Did I take everything that comes before this too lightly?" - Thinking about it, Kai realized that he was in for one hell of a workout starting tomorrow. But at this moment, he clenched his fists in anticipation and smiled!