Xu Mu was utterly surprised.What the heck is a third-grade Self-Healing Pill?
Judging from the name, it was clearly a type of elixir.He decided to check its main effects later—better to finish drawing all the rewards first.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 10 Attribute Points]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining 50 Cultivation Points]
Xu Mu nodded quietly. Not bad—he could use more cultivation points. His top priority right now was improving his cultivation realm.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Earth-grade technique "Cloud Step."]
"Holy—!"
Seeing that he had drawn an Earth-grade technique, Xu Mu trembled with excitement. Ye Tong noticed and pulled him close.
After tidying up briefly, she nestled into his arms and said lazily, "That was fast today… tired?"
"I'm not in great form today. Let's sleep."
Xu Mu awkwardly patted her head. He had gotten too excited over drawing a new technique—it was his first time, after all.
According to what he knew, cultivation techniques were divided into four ranks: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow. Of course, there were techniques said to surpass even Heaven-grade, but those only existed in legends.
Ordinarily, Heaven-grade techniques were the most powerful, secret arts possessed only by great sects and top clans. Even hidden families rarely had Earth-grade techniques—only the most powerful among them might own one.
Xu Mu never expected that he would actually draw one.
The draw wasn't over yet, so he waited patiently.The remaining attempts, however, were all guaranteed minimum rewards.
When everything ended, Xu Mu reviewed his ten-draw results.
He'd obtained:
– A third-grade Self-Healing Pill
– One Earth-grade technique
– 150 Cultivation Points
– 40 Attribute Points
Xu Mu first checked the details of the Self-Healing Pill. According to the description, a third-grade Self-Healing Pill could neutralize early-stage tumors. It instantly enhanced the body's cellular devouring ability, breaking down and absorbing tumors—achieving true self-healing.
In other words, tumors meant cancer. So this pill could cure early-stage cancer!
Powerful indeed!
Next, he examined the Earth-grade technique Cloud Step. It wasn't an offensive technique, but rather a movement art.
In essence, Cloud Step allowed one to condense inner energy beneath the feet, enabling double jumps, triple jumps, and even more depending on one's cultivation. As strength increased, the number of steps grew—eventually allowing the user to walk freely through the air.
Xu Mu was stunned. As expected of an Earth-grade technique—it could even let him fly!
Still, given his current realm, he wasn't sure how many steps he could manage.
He distributed all his remaining Attribute Points, further strengthening his body.
[Congratulations! The host has reached the Mid-stage of Hidden Force.]
He then checked his current stats:
Name: Xu Mu
Role: Saintly Villain, HR Manager of the Xu Group
Realm: Hidden Force (Mid-Stage)
Physique: 190
Spirit: 190
Cultivation Points: 10 / 200
Fate Power: 40
Normally, he should've been in "sage mode" by now, but after another surge in strength… a certain part of him rose again.
Since Ye Tong was already asleep, Xu Mu didn't wake her—he'd handle it tomorrow.
The next morning, Xu Mu woke early. Quietly getting up, he went downstairs to the first-floor bathhouse.
He didn't want anyone seeing him practicing his new technique. There were cameras in the yard and the living room, and the upstairs bathroom was too cramped. The bathhouse, used for soaking, had the most space.
All techniques he drew came with complete understanding of how to use them. He leapt up and performed Cloud Step.
Though airborne, he felt something solid under his feet—an invisible step of energy. He pressed off it again, leaping higher.
Once, twice, three times—At his current Hidden Force mid-stage, he could take three steps in midair.
Including his initial jump, Xu Mu could easily reach over ten meters high.
"Right, the Self-Healing Pill."
He retrieved a black pill from his storage space, about the size of a marble. He sniffed it lightly, and details about the ingredients surfaced in his mind.
Only then did Xu Mu remember—he possessed Pharmaceutical Mastery. That meant he could analyze and replicate the pill himself.
If it could treat tumors, wasn't it far more potent than any slimming pill?
He sniffed again, then gave it a light lick before shaking his head. The pill contained two rare heavenly treasures—mass production would be impossible.
Just then, his phone rang. He frowned slightly, thinking it was his father again, but when he checked—it was Zhao Yingying.
He answered. "Yingying, your mom's surgery should be over by now, right?"
"Mu-ge… sob sob sob!"
As soon as she heard his voice, Zhao Yingying burst into tears—this time even harder than when she'd borrowed money.
"What happened?" Xu Mu frowned.
"Mu-ge, during the operation yesterday, the doctor said my mom has stomach cancer. They need to transfer her to another hospital. But my mom said she doesn't want treatment anymore—she insists on going home. I couldn't stop her…"
Her voice was choked with sobs.
"At her age, it should still be early-stage cancer, right?" Xu Mu asked calmly.
"Yes… the doctor said it's still early and treatable, but it'll cost a lot more. She's already taken a cab home."
By now, Zhao Yingying was crying uncontrollably.
"Send me your address. I'm coming over now," Xu Mu said firmly.
The Self-Healing Pill in his hand might be just what she needed. Since it could heal early-stage cancer, this was the perfect time to use it.
Those two rare herbs inside weren't even top-tier—he could always make more later. For now, he'd give this one to Zhao Yingying's mother.
Xu Mu skipped breakfast. After texting Ye Tong, he drove straight to the address Zhao Yingying sent him.
It turned out her home was in the same district as Lu Xueyao's—one on the east side, one on the west.
When Xu Mu arrived, Zhao Yingying was waiting anxiously at the entrance of an old apartment building.
He parked by the roadside. As soon as he got out, Zhao Yingying ran to him crying, burying her tear-streaked face in his chest.
"Mu-ge, I'm sorry for calling you so early. My mom went home this morning while I was in the bathroom…"
Tears streamed down her face like falling petals.
"It's fine. Let me talk to her," Xu Mu said softly, patting her head.
[Favorability +10]
"Okay, Mu-ge."
Zhao Yingying turned and led the way upstairs to their second-floor apartment.
When Xu Mu arrived, he noticed the iron door was already rusted. Inside, however, the scene contrasted sharply with the building's shabby exterior.
Though cluttered, everything was neatly arranged, giving the home a warm, cozy feeling.
At that moment, Li Yun sat on the living-room sofa. She wore black pants and a tight blue sweater.
Seeing her, Xu Mu froze in shock. On the hospital bed, she'd been covered with a blanket—he'd only seen her mature face.
Now that he saw her full figure… this woman was something else. Compared to Xu Ningbing, she was no smaller—and the pressure she exuded was even greater.
Her figure wasn't the cartoonishly perfect one like Xu Ningbing's, whose chest was intimidatingly full and waist slender to perfection.
Li Yun, on the other hand, had a soft layer around her waist—a slightly plump figure that paired perfectly with her mature beauty. Few men could resist such allure.
No wonder that Fang Chu had "taken her in." Xu Mu was starting to suspect Fang Chu only accepted Zhao Yingying because of Li Yun.
"Mom…"
"Enough, don't say it."
Li Yun's eyes were slightly red as she looked at Xu Mu. "Xiao Xu, my daughter's caused you a lot of trouble."