Everything has its advantages and disadvantages.

Looking at the corpse in the distance, Fu Jinyu's inner shock was already beyond words.

She had been waiting outside, thinking that Xu Mu would escape on his own.

But after not seeing him come out for a long time, Fu Jinyu feared something had happened to him and decided to go in and check.

Who could have thought that Xu Mu actually killed Kong Xiang, who was in the mid-Transcendence stage?

One must know that Xu Mu was only at the Grandmaster realm. How was this possible?

This completely overturned Fu Jinyu's worldview.

But the facts were right in front of her. Xu Mu was the only one here; she couldn't possibly say someone else killed him on his behalf.

Xu Mu held his longsword, and then a hint of a smile appeared on his face.

He would definitely still rely on the system in the future. There was no danger; he only needed to obtain Justice Points from the female leads.

Xu Mu turned around and looked at the trembling Gu Diao tribe members behind him. Weren't you laughing very happily just now? Why aren't you laughing anymore?

Spare our lives! Spare us!

Lord Empress, save us! We know we were wrong, we will never dare betray you again!

Please, Lord Empress, help us. Our tribe still has many children!

...

Seeing how overbearing Xu Mu was, these people knelt down one after another, begging Fu Jinyu for mercy.

Fu Jinyu glanced at Xu Mu beside her, waiting for his decision.

The Gu Diao tribe eats humans, and they specifically kill us descendants of Yanhuang. Logically speaking, I should wipe them all out.

Xu Mu said with a calm expression.

The plot wrote it very clearly. The reason this race hadn't been discovered was simply because their numbers were small.

Moreover, they only killed people during festivals and holidays.

With so few deaths, it was almost impossible to investigate them.

Hearing this, Fu Jinyu's face immediately darkened. When my royal father was alive, he told you to abandon this vile custom. I didn't expect you to still do it secretly!

Lord Empress, this was all the patriarch... no, it was Kong Xiang who forced us. He said traditions cannot be lost.

A middle-aged man in the mid-Grandmaster stage lowered his head to the ground. From now on, if we ever dare to secretly eat humans again, there will be no need for the Empress to act; I will kill them myself!

Fu Jinyu looked at Xu Mu again. What are your thoughts?

To give you face, I'll consider this a lesson for them. If I find out that any of them dares to do this kind of thing again, I will definitely exterminate their entire race.

After saying this, Xu Mu put his longsword into his storage space and turned to walk outside.

Xu Mu didn't think much of the treasures they had here.

Fu Jinyu said indifferently, I'll give you one day to flee. Those who don't want to follow me can leave. From now on, we will have absolutely no contact.

After speaking, she chased after Xu Mu.

She had figured it out. In this world, everything was fake; only one's own strength was real.

As for these people of the Sky Demon tribe, if they wanted to leave, Fu Jinyu didn't plan to stop them.

From now on, she would only treat those loyal to her well. As for the life or death of others, she would no longer interfere.

This way, things would be easier in the future.

The two of them arrived outside the ruins together.

Xu Mu looked up at the starry sky, a smile appearing on his face.

He felt that he had truly adapted. After taking care of so many people, he didn't feel any discomfort.

What are you smiling at?

Fu Jinyu came up from behind.

It's been a long time since I've seen such bright stars.

Xu Mu grew up in a village since he was a child, then moved to the city and worked there.

Every night, what greeted his eyes were neon lights; he rarely got to see such a bright night sky.

Xu Mu, do you remember when I promised to do a few things for you before?

Fu Jinyu came to Xu Mu's side and suddenly said.

What? You want to go back on your word?

Xu Mu looked at her with a smile.

What kind of person do you think I am?

Fu Jinyu glared at Xu Mu, then crossed her arms and said with a calm expression, From now on, I won't limit myself to just those few things for you. As long as you need help, I will do my best to help.

As the saying goes, true feelings are revealed in times of adversity. If it wasn't for Xu Mu this time, she might have died.

Facing a certain death situation, Xu Mu did not fear death and came to rescue her. She already considered Xu Mu a good friend.

[Favorability +10]

Hearing this, Xu Mu suddenly put his hands in his pockets and looked at Fu Jinyu with a solemn expression. Everything has its pros and cons. Since you've shown me the pros, can you let me see your cons?

There are no cons, I...

As Fu Jinyu was speaking, her face suddenly darkened, and she directly elbowed Xu Mu.

This time, she showed no mercy.

Xu Mu immediately blocked her elbow with his hand, but even so, his body was pushed back four or five steps.

Bastard! Believe it or not, I'll pull your tongue out and soak it in wine!

Fu Jinyu's face flushed with anger and embarrassment as she waved her fists at Xu Mu a few times.

[Favorability +1]

Seeing this, a smile appeared on Xu Mu's face again. Even this increased her favorability.

It seemed that his status in her heart had grown even higher.

Xu Mu checked Fu Jinyu's Filial Piety Points towards him. He remembered that before, her Filial Piety Points were at 5.

It belonged to a normal father-daughter relationship, more like a transaction.

You raise me to adulthood, and in the future, I will see you off when you die.

There was very little emotion; it was mainly out of responsibility.

But now, Xu Mu found that Fu Jinyu's Filial Piety Points towards him had upgraded.

It was currently at level 6, having entered the tier of a Low-Grade Filial Daughter.

At this level, she already had emotional identification with Xu Mu as a father.

She felt that Xu Mu treated her very well, and she wanted to repay him properly, unlike the previous transaction.

Xu Mu felt that the current Fu Jinyu could also be appropriately cultivated.

Thus, he took out a golden pill. This is a divine medicine I obtained. I originally intended to give it to my wife, but I'll give it to you first.

Divine medicine?

Fu Jinyu's face was full of disbelief. Such a precious thing, and Xu Mu was actually giving it to her.

[Favorability +20]

That's right. The Soul Replenishing Fruit. It's a divine medicine that can replenish one's mental energy, an extremely rare treasure.

Xu Mu explained with a smile.

Fu Jinyu couldn't help but take a step back. As someone in the Transcendence stage, she naturally knew very well that medicines that replenished mental energy were extremely rare.

Every single one was invaluable, and this one of Xu Mu's was even classified as a divine medicine.

Xu Mu, since it's saved for your wife, I cannot take it.

Fu Jinyu overcame the greed in her heart.

Just take it when I give it to you. Since you'll be working for me from now on, what happens if your strength isn't high enough?

Xu Mu grabbed Fu Jinyu's hand and placed the golden pill in her palm.

This time, he had refined a total of ten pills. The two sisters Ye Tong and Ye Yu, Dai Xingluo, Meng Wanyue, Jiang Huihui, and Feng Yue—even adding Bai Yi, that would only consume seven pills.

He currently had some leftover on hand, which was just right to give to Fu Jinyu.

I... won't be polite with you then.

Fu Jinyu no longer acted coy. Since Xu Mu had said so, she didn't refuse anymore.

[Favorability +10]

She popped the golden pill into her mouth on the spot. Right after swallowing it, she felt a massive wave ignite within her body.

The aura instantly filled her entire body, making her face flush slightly.

Such strong medicinal efficacy. It truly lives up to being a divine medicine.

This was Fu Jinyu's first time taking a divine medicine, and sure enough, the gap between it and ordinary natural treasures was enormous.

Even though it was a medicine meant to replenish mental energy, she felt that the power within her body had also advanced significantly.

Fu Jinyu looked at Xu Mu, her eyes brimming with gratitude. Before she could even open her mouth, Xu Mu planted his face straight into her ample bosom.

"Ouch, I'm so dizzy."

It was as if his face had smashed into a rubber ball, even bouncing off it a few times.