Xu Mu had already returned to the company and was having lunch with Meng Wanyue in the office cafeteria.
Meng Wanyue kept her head down, still feeling uneasy all over, especially when she recalled what had happened the night before.
Drinking really does lead to trouble.
"Wanyue, let me make this clear—after I took you home last night, I didn’t do anything to you. I swear," Xu Mu said, looking up at her.
Meng Wanyue’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly lowered her head to focus on her meal. "I know. I believe you, President Xu."
"You told me a lot of things yesterday," Xu Mu said, deciding to take a step forward. "What I want to ask is—does the Dragon King you mentioned treat you well?"
At this, Meng Wanyue’s expression changed abruptly. After a moment of hesitation, she replied, "Yes."
"Good," Xu Mu nodded. "If there ever comes a time when you feel he doesn’t treat you well—or not as well as I do—then don’t stay with him anymore. Follow me from then on."
Meng Wanyue let out a bitter smile. Since she had already revealed so much to Xu Mu, there was no point in hiding anything now.
"Once you belong to the Dragon King, you belong to him for life. Leaving means death," she said, her lifeless eyes meeting Xu Mu’s. "I have no way out."
"If he’s really like that, how can you say he treats you well? What are you thinking?" Xu Mu frowned, his expression darkening. "Don’t worry. From now on, I’ll protect you."
Meng Wanyue froze, then gave a faint smile—one that was different from before. This time, it wasn’t forced.
"President Xu… thank you."
She didn’t know why, but hearing his words warmed her heart.
The Dragon King’s power was beyond what ordinary people could imagine.
Facing him, Xu Mu was nothing more than a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
[Affection Points +5]
Xu Mu noticed he had gained forty points of Justice Value. Through his Divine Eye, he saw that Meng Wanyue’s affection toward him had already turned positive.
It seemed his efforts hadn’t been in vain.
Still, her affection level was still too low—he needed to nurture it further.
If her affection for him was positive, then surely her affection for the Dragon King was too.
Xu Mu’s goal was simple: make sure his own affection points surpassed the Dragon King’s. Then, Meng Wanyue would naturally become his ally.
After lunch, Xu Mu returned to his office.
He first sent a message to Ye Tong, telling her he’d be going home that evening.
Then, he opened his system. Thanks to Zhao Yingying and her mother’s help, he now had enough for another ten-draw.
Let’s see what goodies he could get this time.
Following his usual routine, he first checked his stats panel.
Name: Xu Mu
Identity: Villain’s Holy Body, HR Manager of Xu Corporation
Realm: Late-Stage Ming Jin
Physique: 150
Spirit: 150
Cultivation Points: 40 (Max: 100)
Destiny Power: 154
His Destiny Power had increased slightly, thanks to what he had taken from that live-in son-in-law.
He remembered that when he first started, raising a single stat to fifty had pushed him into the realm of ancient martial arts.
Now that his Destiny Power had surpassed 150, he planned to allocate some to his father when he had the chance—to see if he could break through to the same realm.
But for now, his priority was claiming his rewards.
He clicked the roulette wheel and initiated the ten-draw. The wheel began flashing.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining 20 Cultivation Points.]
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining 30 Cultivation Points.]
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining Storage Space.]
…
Xu Mu frowned when he saw this reward. Another Storage Space?
Still, he didn’t check it immediately, waiting instead for all the rewards to appear.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining 10 Attribute Points.]
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining Divine Ability: Mastery of Pharmaceuticals.]
At this, Xu Mu’s eyes widened. Another divine ability!
He wasn’t sure what this one did yet, but he’d study it carefully once the draws were over.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining 30 Cultivation Points.]
…
As the rewards appeared one after another, all eleven draws were completed.
Nine of them were the usual minimum rewards, but two brought something new—another Storage Space and Mastery of Pharmaceuticals.
He first checked the Storage Space and found that his original space had indeed expanded.
Before, it had been about the size of a refrigerator. Now, it was twice as large.
It was definitely useful—bigger space meant more storage, especially for bulkier items.
If he kept drawing Storage Spaces, he might even be able to fit his sports car inside.
Closing the Storage Space, Xu Mu immediately checked the description of Mastery of Pharmaceuticals.
As he understood the ability, his mind was flooded with inexplicable knowledge.
Now he realized just how powerful this ability was.
Though it couldn’t be used directly, it truly lived up to its "divine" classification.
Mastery of Pharmaceuticals was simple: whether it was traditional Chinese herbs or legendary spiritual treasures—as long as humans had recorded them—Xu Mu would know their medicinal properties and uses.
The same applied to synthetic chemical drugs.
Just by tasting or smelling them, he could identify their components and effects.
In short, Xu Mu had become a walking encyclopedia of pharmaceuticals.
And "pharmaceuticals" didn’t just mean medicine—poisons were included too.
From now on, poisoning Xu Mu would be nearly impossible.
The moment he smelled it, he’d know if something was toxic.
Of course, if someone far stronger forced him to drink poison, he’d still be helpless.
This time, Xu Mu had gained a total of 120 Cultivation Points and 40 Attribute Points.
As usual, he allocated them all.
He could clearly feel his body changing once again.
[Congratulations, Host, for advancing to Early-Stage An Jin.]
Black text appeared before his eyes.
He checked his stats panel again.
Name: Xu Mu
Identity: Villain’s Holy Body, HR Manager of Xu Corporation
Realm: Early-Stage An Jin
Physique: 170
Spirit: 170
Cultivation Points: 60 (Max: 200)
Destiny Power: 154
Xu Mu noticed that his Cultivation Points cap had changed after reaching An Jin.
Originally, the max was 100, but now it was 200.
Still, as his realm improved, so did his strength—which made perfect sense.
Knowledge about An Jin also surfaced in his mind.
Ancient martial artists transitioned from Ming Jin to An Jin.
Ming Jin was essentially just punches and kicks—surface-level damage anyone could do.
But An Jin marked true entry into the world of ancient martial arts.
Because it involved opening the meridians.
An Jin allowed the accumulation of force—storing so-called "strength" in the meridians before releasing it all at once.
This "strength" was known as Qi.
Xu Mu stood up and walked over to a bookshelf where a few novels were displayed.
He picked up a thick one, squeezed it between his hands, and held it in front of him.
Focusing his gaze, he unleashed An Jin, feeling the power in his arms surge and concentrate—before exploding from his palms.
Bang!
A dull thud echoed.
The inch-thick book shattered instantly, fragments scattering in all directions.
Xu Mu smiled faintly.
This was An Jin—releasing force like an explosion.
He was truly no match for Ming Jin's level.
"Whether you're some Dragon King or War King, just you wait."
As Xu Mu spoke, he heard his phone vibrate. Walking over to check, he saw it was a call from Ye Tong.
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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?!
u Chenyuan transmigrated into a female-oriented novel about a real and fake heiress, becoming the CEO elder brother of both. Unfortunately, the entire Lu family—including himself, the CEO—were mere cannon fodder in the story. Determined to save himself, Lu Chenyuan took action. The spoiled, attention-seeking fake heiress? Thrown into the harsh realities of the working class to learn humility. The love-struck real heiress? Pushed toward academic excellence, so lofty goals would blind her to trivial romances. As for the betrayed, vengeful arranged marriage wife… the plot hadn’t even begun yet. There was still time—if he couldn’t handle her, he could at least avoid her. "CEO Lu, are you avoiding me?" Mo Qingli fixed her gaze on Lu Chenyuan. For the first time, the shrewd and calculating Lu Chenyuan felt a flicker of unease.
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
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."
