Filial Piety Value

Just as Xu Mu had guessed, Meng Wanyue's Filial Piety Score was 10.

According to the description, ten was a perfect score.

This proved that her devotion to him had reached the level of blind filial piety.

To put it bluntly, she would do whatever he told her to do.

A score of 0 meant a complete lack of filial piety, placing their relationship on the level of total strangers.

But a negative score represented a rebellious son or an unfilial daughter.

It proved that the person was only associating with him to exploit him for their own gain.

Although Meng Wanyue's ability couldn't boost Xu Mu's physical strength, it granted him the power to see into people's hearts.

This was far more formidable than any ordinary combat ability.

It was important to note that the Filial Piety Score and Favorability were two entirely different metrics.

They were related, but fundamentally different in nature.

Take humans and their pets, for example. A person might have a very high Favorability toward their pet, but they wouldn't have a high Filial Piety Score for it.

They wouldn't prioritize feeding their pet when food was scarce.

And they certainly wouldn't sacrifice their own lives for their pet.

The Filial Piety Score represented the degree of one's willingness to sacrifice themselves.

Of course, the most important aspect of Meng Wanyue's ability wasn't how others felt about him.

Regardless, the Filial Piety Score and Favorability were definitely positively correlated.

Xu Mu could roughly estimate someone's Filial Piety Score based on their Favorability.

The reason this ability was so terrifying was that Xu Mu could see the Filial Piety Scores between other people.

For example, the score between Meng Wanyue and Xu Ningbing, or between Meng Wanyue and Dai Xingluo, and so on.

As for Favorability, he could only see how others felt toward him.

"Brother Mu, what are you thinking about?"

Noticing that Xu Mu had been spacing out for quite a while, Meng Wanyue couldn't help but ask.

"It's nothing, Wanyue. Give me a kiss."

Xu Mu said in a low voice.

"Ah? Brother Mu, this..."

Meng Wanyue's face instantly turned bright red, leaving her with barely any time to react.

"Last time, Dai Xingluo used this to mock you. From now on, you can boldly tell her that we have kissed."

Xu Mu chuckled, "Are you going to do it or not?"

"Mhm."

Even though Meng Wanyue was incredibly shy inwardly, feeling as if her legs were trembling.

But since Xu Mu had spoken, she definitely wouldn't refuse.

The moment their lips touched, Meng Wanyue felt as if she had been electrocuted. Her mind went completely blank, and her head was practically smoking.

After they parted, Meng Wanyue began to pant heavily, as if she had just done some intense exercise.

Xu Mu looked at her and couldn't help but laugh. Meng Wanyue's expression right now looked rather cute.

If Xu Mu didn't properly cherish someone who had a Filial Piety Score of 10 toward him, there would be something wrong with his head.

"Wanyue, you head back first. I will definitely go to that ruin, but I need to make some preparations."

Xu Mu stepped out of the car.

"Okay."

Meng Wanyue agreed. The blush on her face still hadn't faded as she hurriedly drove away.

With one hand stuffed in his pocket, Xu Mu watched the direction the car disappeared in and muttered softly, "Being able to see into people's hearts isn't always a good thing."

According to common sense, the more calculating a person was, the more selfish they were, and the less willing they would be to sacrifice themselves.

Xu Mu briefly thought about it. If nothing unexpected happened, the scores of people like Dai Xingluo, Feng Yue, and Xu Ningbing would definitely not be high.

However, Xu Mu still wanted to go and see for himself.

Arriving at the company lobby, Xu Mu waited for the elevator.

A woman wearing a uniform and hugging a file folder smiled and greeted him, "Hello, Supervisor Xu."

Xu Mu gave a slight nod. Generally, female clerks hired by the company were required to have good facial features.

This woman was quite pretty. If she casually posted a selfie on her social media, there would definitely be a bunch of people commenting, "Goddess, you're so beautiful."

After the two of them walked into the elevator together, she smiled at Xu Mu. "Supervisor Xu, which floor?"

"To the CEO's office."

Xu Mu said with a smile.

"Okay."

After pressing the floor button, the clerk stood to the side in a very ladylike manner.

Xu Mu checked this person's information.

Name: Wang Li

Identity: Accountant in the Finance Department of the Xu Group

Favorability: 9

Filial Piety Score: -2

Destiny Level: 1 (Max Level 10)

Seeing this, Xu Mu shook his head slightly. This was the difference between the two metrics.

Her favorability toward him was real.

After all, if she married Xu Mu, or even just became his mistress, what awaited her in the future would be wealth and glory.

She wouldn't have to work, and she wouldn't have to hesitate about buying whatever she wanted.

Not to mention, Xu Mu was handsome. Compared to those rich old men, he was leagues better.

But the Filial Piety Score was also real.

If the Xu family went bankrupt and Xu Mu became a pauper, she definitely wouldn't share his hardships. Instead, she would leave without a second thought.

By this time, Xu Mu had arrived at the door of the CEO's office.

He was still a bit conflicted inwardly. What if Xu Ningbing's Filial Piety Score was too low, like only one or two points?

Would he still freely give her any powerful pills he managed to obtain in the future, just like before?

Xu Mu pushed the door open and walked in, seeing Xu Ningbing flipping through some documents.

She glanced up and then said indifferently, "What are you here for?"

"I'm here to drive my car, and I thought I'd drop by to see you."

Xu Mu still activated his ability to check Xu Ningbing.

Filial Piety Score: 8

Seeing this number, Xu Mu's eyes widened.

According to the description, this level belonged to the category of a filial child, someone who would firmly defend and uphold their father's position.

Seeing this, Xu Mu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Given Xu Ningbing's personality, he felt that this level was already her absolute limit.

He really couldn't imagine a person like Xu Ningbing doing whatever he told her to do.

"What's wrong with you?"

Xu Ningbing asked with a frown.

"Nothing, I just missed you and wanted to come see you."

Xu Mu said with a smile.

"Get lost!"

Xu Ningbing shouted coldly.

[Favorability +10]

Xu Mu closed the door and took the elevator back down. He had really just been scaring himself.

Getting into his Escalade, Xu Mu started thinking of a countermeasure. Eventually, he thought of someone.

The Empress of the Heavenly Demon Race, Fu Jinyu.

Her cultivation realm had already reached the Transcendent Realm. With such a big shot accompanying him, no matter who Ye Chen found, they shouldn't be able to hurt him.

Thinking of this, he dialed Fu Jinyu's number.

After quite a long while, a cold and clear voice came from the other end. "Who is it?"

"Sister, it's me, Xu Mu!"

"Why are you suddenly calling me? Do you need to beg me for a favor?"

Fu Jinyu asked indifferently.

"No, I recently discovered a new ruin, but I'm afraid there might be danger inside. I want you to accompany me. We'll split the treasures we find thirty-seventy."

Xu Mu said into the phone.

"I only get seventy percent?"

"I get seventy percent. If I didn't provide the location of the ruin, Sister, you wouldn't even get ten percent."

Xu Mu said on his end.

"I'm not going! If I get seventy percent, I might consider it."

"Forty-sixty. The main thing is that I have other companions on my side. You taking forty percent is already more than what I'm getting."

"Fifty-fifty. I take half, and you guys split the rest."

Fu Jinyu considered it for a moment and said.

"Deal."

Xu Mu agreed without hesitation. "I'll send you the location. Come find me first."

After hanging up the phone, a smile crept onto Xu Mu's face. Ye Chen and his group had definitely explored the ruins they offered beforehand, so there shouldn't be any powerful treasures left inside.

Xu Mu immediately drove back. He needed to check Dai Xingluo's Filial Piety value.

After all, she was a villainess, so he naturally kept a close eye on her.