Takumi couldn't help laughing when he heard Hu Tao say that.
"I'm not here to eat."
"Old man, keep these wines."
"A new batch was brewed, so I brought you some."
After speaking, Takumi placed the jars he had brought.
Several large wine jars soon filled the room, each holding ten kilograms, each with different labels.
Zhongli's eyes lit up immediately.
"You've worked hard."
He accepted them without hesitation.
Hu Tao also grew interested when she saw the jars. Just as she was about to comment, Zhongli quickly stored most of the wine away as if he were afraid she would claim some for herself.
Hu Tao was instantly displeased.
"Why are you so fast?"
"Let this Hall Master at least see!"
Zhongli shot her a glance.
"You don't drink. Why look?"
"Don't look at it."
Hu Tao pouted in frustration.
"Alright, since I've delivered everything, I'll be going."
Takumi had no intention of staying. His business here was done; it was time to check on other matters.
Rumor had it that envoys from Snezhnaya had already arrived at Liyue Harbor and even planned to buy a house in Guiliyuan for their office.
Takumi wasn't in the mood to see them yet. He planned to check on the pilot trainees first.
After saying goodbye to Zhongli, he turned to leave.
Seeing this, Hu Tao hurried after him.
"Wait!"
"Take me with you!"
She assumed Takumi must be going somewhere fun and followed without hesitation.
Takumi didn't mind. He let her follow and headed toward the air force base.
Downstairs, he summoned his small motorcycle and sat on it.
Hu Tao immediately ran over and sat behind him without hesitation.
Seeing this, Takumi looked back at her, puzzled.
"Where's your bike?"
Hu Tao grinned.
"Didn't bring it."
"Just take me along!"
She had walked here today and simply acted on impulse.
Takumi sighed internally but didn't argue.
He started the engine and rode toward the air force base.
The sudden acceleration made Hu Tao grab him tightly.
Takumi now understood what klee meant when she teased him about being stiff like an almond.
He muttered in his heart but said nothing aloud. If he commented, Hu Tao might summon her ghost and smack him with a Q skill.
Bringing Hu Tao, Takumi soon reached the air force base.
Hu Tao looked around in surprise.
"When did they build this place?"
"Why didn't I notice?"
Takumi stared at her speechlessly.
"Have you really never passed by here?"
"That's why you didn't notice the changes."
Obviously, she never paid attention.
Not to mention, when she rides, she keeps her head down and just rushes forward. No wonder she never noticed.
Realizing this, Hu Tao scratched her cheek awkwardly.
"Alright, my fault."
She jumped off the bike and looked around curiously.
The area was heavily guarded by Qianyan soldiers. Clearly, this was a high-security facility.
Hu Tao grew even more curious.
Takumi parked the bike and told her:
"Follow me."
"Don't run around."
She immediately followed.
Inside, everything was new and unfamiliar to her.
When they passed through the inner gate, she read the sign:
"Liyue Air Force Base?"
"Air Force? What's that?"
Takumi replied casually:
"Just what it sounds like."
"A team that fights in the sky."
"Come on."
He led her toward the training hall.
Construction was still ongoing in some areas. Some buildings looked like warehouses.
Hu Tao grew even more curious.
Upon reaching the training hall and seeing the simulators and trainees, Hu Tao froze.
"What is this?"
"What kind of game are they playing?"
Some trainees were mid-exercise, but seeing Takumi, they stopped immediately.
The simulator pilots were also called out.
Soon, everyone stood at attention before Takumi.
Hu Tao stayed silently behind him.
"How is the training?" Takumi asked. "Has anyone passed?"
Someone stepped forward.
"Master Takumi!"
"I've passed! I currently hold the best results!"
Takumi looked at him with interest.
"What's your name?"
"Master Takumi, my name is A-Xing!"
Takumi nodded.
"Good."
"Nuwa, bring up his record."
Nuwa immediately projected A-Xing's training file.
Takumi skimmed through it.
"Not bad."
"Show me the others as well."
A-Xing's performance was excellent. Although he crashed often at first, he progressively completed more advanced maneuvers programmed by Nuwa.
One by one, the other files appeared.
Takumi reviewed them.
Overall, he finally understood the situation.
Most of them could fly a plane.
But only a few had mastered the advanced maneuvers.