Zhang Que glanced at Xu Mu and slipped his hand into his pocket.
Seeing this, Xu Mu quickly took a few steps back, shielding Feng Yue behind him.
Feng Yue’s face filled with emotion at the sight—such an unconscious gesture spoke volumes more than any deliberate display.
[Affection Points +20]
"Why are you running? Do you have a prejudice against ancient martial artists? We don’t just kill people for no reason."
As he spoke, Zhang Que pulled out a pack of Red Double Happiness cigarettes from his pocket, plucking one with his lips.
Xu Mu shook his head slightly. It wasn’t ancient martial artists he had a problem with—it was the man standing in front of him.
"You don’t want to answer? Then let me ask differently. You’re hiding here—are you planning to target us?"
"No. Not only will I not target you, I’ll protect this place. I don’t take my 6,000-a-month salary for nothing."
Zhang Que flicked open a lighter and lit his cigarette.
"That’s a relief."
Xu Mu nodded to himself before leading Feng Yue back to his car.
"Boss, do you two know each other?"
Feng Yue couldn’t hold back the question as soon as she settled into the passenger seat.
"I’ve heard of him, but he doesn’t know me."
Xu Mu glanced through the window at Zhang Que, still smoking by the entrance. "He’s a killer. Brutal. Best to keep your distance."
He kept his explanation simple, though the truth was more complicated—Zhang Que wasn’t just a killer.
Even the sinister organization he’d once belonged to disdained earning money through murder.
Their methods were more like a sect’s—raiding ruins or ambushing sect members to steal treasures for their own advancement.
"What? Should I report him to the cleaners?" Feng Yue asked, puzzled.
"Absolutely not! He’s too strong. The cleaners might not even catch him, and you could end up in danger."
Xu Mu shook his head. "Just go about your business. Pretend he doesn’t exist."
Feng Yue agreed, then smiled. "I thought he knew you."
"Why do you say that?" Xu Mu frowned.
"He seemed cold, like he hates small talk. But when he spoke to you, he kept smiling."
Feng Yue had been observing Zhang Que closely.
"Maybe he was just in a good mood today."
Xu Mu glanced at her. "The Chai family might come after you. Stay at the company these next few days—don’t wander around."
If Zhang Que had promised protection, Feng Yue should be safe, at least for now.
Feng Yue nodded. She didn’t have any plans anyway.
The latest batch of Beauty Pills had sold out completely, and she was already thinking the price was too low.
Her goal was to position them as a luxury product—only then would they reach their true value.
After all, Beauty Pills weren’t a one-time fix. Customers would keep coming back for more.
Her target market? Wealthy socialites, celebrities—women who could afford the best.
Xu Mu was about to say more when Li Yun called.
She was at a Wuling Hongguang dealership, ready to buy a car, and wanted his advice.
Since she was at a dealership in Yang City, Xu Mu decided to swing by—partly to help, partly to earn some Justice Points.
Without Ye Tong around at night, he had to put in extra effort.
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Wuling Hongguang Showroom.
Xu Mu parked by the curb and headed inside.
Before he’d taken more than a few steps, Li Yun spotted him and hurried over with a smile.
For some reason, Xu Mu was certain—if Li Yun worked here, she’d be the top salesperson.
"Xiao Mu, thanks for coming."
Li Yun had planned to ask for advice over the phone, but she hadn’t expected him to show up in person.
[Affection Points +20]
"No problem. I was nearby anyway."
Xu Mu studied her. "Why stick with this brand?"
"I drove one before. Got attached to it."
Li Yun grinned. "Once I pay off my debts, I’ll upgrade to something nicer."
Xu Mu nodded.
They stepped further into the showroom, where a young saleswoman in uniform approached.
The moment she saw Li Yun, her eyes widened in disbelief—then flicked down to her own chest.
The difference was staggering. What on earth had this woman been eating?
"Hello! What kind of car are you interested in?" the saleswoman asked with a practiced smile.
Li Yun turned to Xu Mu, overwhelmed by the options.
"Auntie, what’s the main purpose? Just commuting?" Xu Mu asked.
"Right. Just back and forth to work. Nowhere else to go," Li Yun confirmed.
"In that case, why not an electric car? Our company has free charging stations. You’d save on gas."
Xu Mu thought it over.
"Xiao Mu, you’re so thoughtful."
Li Yun beamed. Fuel costs were a major expense for daily commutes.
Even with the company’s subsidy, an EV made more sense.
"Miss, what’s your budget? I can recommend something," the saleswoman chimed in.
"I'll take that Bingo, the white one in stock."
Li Yun pointed to the car nearby. The price displayed was within her budget.
"Go for the Bingo Plus!"
Xu Mu glanced at Li Yun. "Auntie, the Plus has longer range and isn’t much more expensive."
"This gentleman is right. Normally, the range drops in cold weather, so having extra mileage gives peace of mind," the saleswoman chimed in with a smile.
"No, it’s too expensive."
Li Yun shook her head at Xu Mu. Her original budget was only around fifty or sixty thousand.
The Plus model, after all the fees, would cost nearly eighty.
"Bro, aren’t you embarrassed?"
Just then, a young man with dyed red hair, roughly twenty-five years old, approached.
He wore ripped jeans and a denim jacket, striding over with a burly man in tow.
The burly man had a buzz cut and matching red hair.
The red-haired guy had noticed Li Yun the moment she walked into the dealership.
His hand brushed against the Wuling Xingguang, admiration flashing in his eyes.
The car’s condition was impeccable—the engine clearly broken in and at its peak, direct-injection and all.
It was definitely a gas-guzzler, but with luxury cars, high horsepower and torque came at a cost.
Who cared about fuel efficiency when you could enjoy that sweet engine roar?
But what really caught his eye were the laser headlights. On night drives, what mattered most?
Safety, of course.
"Scrimping over a car that costs just a few grand? Are you even a man?"
The redhead smirked as he stepped in front of Li Yun. "Sis, which car caught your eye? I’ll buy it for you!"
For a ride like this, a few thousand was nothing.
Li Yun ignored him, leaning closer to Xu Mu instead.
"Xiao Mu, I still think it’s too pricey."
"We’re getting it!"
Xu Mu shot the redhead a sidelong glance and whispered to Li Yun, "I’ll let you in on a secret—you’ve got tens of thousands in bonuses coming this month."
"Tch. Pathetic. Letting a woman like you drive a Wuling? That’s an insult!"
The redhead wasn’t giving up. "Sis, someone like you deserves at least a Mercedes or BMW."
iemie, male, Race: Moon. Hobby: Collecting anomalies. At first, he thought he possessed two systems: the Crimson Rainbow Moon and the Clear Cold Frost Moon. One day, he discovered that he himself could also become a system for others, holding the chessboard of fate. The Eighth Epoch, also known as the Eternal Moon Epoch. Humans, witches, elves, bloodline descendants, specters, demons, and spirits together compose a new history. Walking the path on behalf of the moon, before he knew it, Chen Miemie's footsteps were followed by all manner of strange and wondrous anomalies. As time passed, many titles circulated about him—The King in Yellow, Lord of Anomalies, Heart of the Eternal Moon, and more. "Me? I'm just a traveler who enjoys collecting interesting creatures," Chen Miemie said.
. As long as he maintains the villain image and follows the plot to the grand finale, he can obtain generous rewards and return to the real world. So Gu Chen'an entered the role and began to act as a scumbag villain, but who would have expected that the female leads could hear his inner thoughts. Miss Su from the Su family was shocked: "I originally thought Gu Chen'an was a scumbag, but I didn't expect he turned out to be a gentleman! What? You said I have to call off the engagement? I definitely won't, I'll piss you off!" Bai Yuan Tian was dumbfounded: "Young Master Gu is usually unreasonable and a complete brat, but he actually calls me little sweetie in his heart? What, Young Master Gu even said he likes me?" As the female leads' images collapsed more and more, the plot also collapsed with it. Gu Chen'an looked at all this chaos. "Ladies, don't aggro me, if you keep this up the male lead really will stab me, I still need to survive to the grand finale!"
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
