Self-Healing Pill Can Treat Early-Stage Cancer

Xu Mu was utterly astonished—what on earth was a third-grade Self-Healing Pill?

Judging by the name, it should be some kind of medicinal pill.

He decided to check its main effects later. For now, he would wait for the rest of the rewards to finish rolling in.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining 10 attribute points.]

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining 50 cultivation points.]

Xu Mu nodded to himself in satisfaction. More cultivation points were always welcome. His top priority right now was to elevate his own realm.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the Earth-grade cultivation technique: Cloud Step.]

"Holy—Earth-grade?!"

Xu Mu was thrilled when he saw the Earth-grade technique pop up.

Nearby, Ye Tong was tidying up and muttered to herself, "What's wrong today? Tired?"

"I'm not in the best shape today. Let's just sleep," Xu Mu replied, patting her head.

According to the lore, cultivation techniques were categorized into Heaven, Earth, Mystic, and Yellow grades. Of course, there were techniques above Heaven-grade, but those existed only in legends.

Under normal circumstances, the strongest techniques were Heaven-grade—secret arts typically possessed only by major factions or top-tier sects.

Earth-grade techniques were so rare that even most reclusive clans didn’t have them. Only the most elite hidden families might possess one.

Xu Mu never expected to pull one from the draw.

The rewards weren’t over yet, so Xu Mu continued waiting.

However, the next few draws were all consolation prizes.

Once everything settled, Xu Mu reviewed his ten-draw haul:

A third-grade Self-Healing Pill and an Earth-grade technique.

The cultivation points this time were decent—150 in total—while the attribute points amounted to 40.

Xu Mu first examined the Self-Healing Pill’s details. According to the description, it could cure early-stage tumors.

It instantly enhanced the body’s cellular phagocytic ability, breaking down and consuming the tumor to achieve self-healing.

To put it simply, tumors meant cancer—so this pill could treat early-stage cancer.

Incredible!

Next, he checked the Earth-grade technique, Cloud Step. After reviewing it, he realized it wasn’t an offensive skill.

In simple terms, Cloud Step allowed the user to channel Qi beneath their feet, enabling double jumps, triple jumps, and so on.

As one’s cultivation grew stronger, the number of steps increased, eventually allowing the user to walk on air.

Xu Mu was awestruck. As expected of an Earth-grade technique—it could even grant flight!

Though, given his current realm, he wasn’t sure how many steps he could manage.

He allocated all his attribute points, further enhancing his physical and mental stats.

[Congratulations, Host, for advancing to Dark Force Mid-Stage.]

He checked his updated attributes:

Name: Xu Mu

Identity: Villainous Saint Body, HR Manager of Xu Corporation

Realm: Dark Force Mid-Stage

Physique: 190

Spirit: 190

Cultivation Value: 10 (Max: 200)

Destiny Power: 40

Logically, he should’ve been in a state of post-enlightenment calm, but with his recent breakthrough, his body reacted with renewed vigor.

However, Ye Tong was already asleep, so Xu Mu didn’t disturb her. Everything could wait until morning.

......

The next morning, Xu Mu opened his eyes and quietly got out of bed, heading downstairs to the first-floor bathhouse.

He didn’t want anyone seeing him practice his new technique.

The yard had surveillance cameras, as did the living room. The second-floor bathroom was too cramped.

The best spot was the first-floor bathhouse—a spacious area meant for soaking.

Any technique Xu Mu drew would instantly integrate into his knowledge, allowing him to use it effortlessly.

He leaped into the air and activated Cloud Step.

Despite being midair, he felt as though there was something solid beneath his feet, allowing him to push off again.

One step, two steps, three steps—at Dark Force Mid-Stage, he could take three steps in midair.

Factoring in his initial jump, Xu Mu felt like clearing a dozen meters in height would be child’s play.

"Ah, right—the Self-Healing Pill."

Xu Mu retrieved a black pill from his storage space, about the size of a marble from his childhood.

He sniffed it, and his mind instantly recognized the medicinal components.

It was then that he remembered—he had Pharmaceutical Mastery.

Meaning, he could analyze this pill and potentially replicate it. A cure for tumors? That would outperform weight-loss drugs by miles.

He took a careful whiff, even giving it a tentative lick, before shaking his head slightly.

The pill contained two rare spiritual herbs, making mass production impossible.

Just then, his phone rang.

He sighed, assuming it was his father again, but when he checked, it was Zhao Yingying.

Xu Mu answered, "Yingying, your mom’s surgery should be over by now, right?"

"Brother Mu… sob…"

Zhao Yingying burst into tears the moment she heard his voice, crying even harder than when she’d asked for money before.

"What happened?" Xu Mu frowned.

"Brother Mu… during the surgery yesterday, the doctor said Mom has stomach cancer. She needs to transfer hospitals, but she refused treatment and insisted on going home. I couldn’t stop her…"

Zhao Yingying’s voice trembled with sobs.

"At her age, it should still be early-stage, right?" Xu Mu asked calmly.

"Yes, the doctor confirmed it’s early-stage and treatable, but it’ll cost even more. Mom already took a taxi home by herself…"

By now, Zhao Yingying was crying too hard to speak.

"Send me your address. I’ll head over right now," Xu Mu said into the phone.

He felt the Self-Healing Pill in his hand might just be the solution. Early-stage cancer was curable, after all.

The two spiritual herbs inside weren’t even top-tier, so if needed, he could craft more later.

As for this one, maybe he’d give it to Zhao Yingying’s mother.

Without eating breakfast, Xu Mu sent a message to Ye Tong and drove to the address Zhao Yingying provided.

Her home was in the same district as Lu Xueyao’s, though on opposite ends—east versus west.

When Xu Mu arrived, he found Zhao Yingying waiting outside an apartment building.

He parked by the curb, and the moment he stepped out, she rushed over, burying her tear-streaked face in his chest.

"Brother Mu, I’m sorry for calling so early… Mom sneaked out while I was in the bathroom this morning and came home by herself…"

Her face was drenched in tears.

"It’s fine. Let me talk to her."

Xu Mu gently patted her head.

[Affection +10]

"Okay, Brother Mu."

Zhao Yingying immediately turned and led the way. Her family lived on the second floor.

When Xu Mu entered, he noticed the rusty iron door, but the inside was a stark contrast to the worn-out exterior.

Though cluttered, everything was neatly arranged, giving off a warm, homey vibe.

Li Yun sat on the living room sofa, dressed in black pants and a fitted blue sweater.

Xu Mu was stunned. Before, she’d been in a hospital bed under blankets, so he’d only seen her mature face.

Now, seeing her full figure, he realized she was extraordinary—her presence was even more imposing than Xu Ningbing’s.

But unlike Xu Ningbing’s almost cartoonishly exaggerated proportions, Li Yun carried a different kind of allure.

Her waist was free of excess fat, a perfect golden ratio.

Li Yun, on the other hand, had a slight softness around her midsection—a hint of plumpness that complemented her mature, captivating face.

Most men would find it impossible to look away.

No wonder Fang Chu had taken a liking to Li Yun. Even Xu Mu was starting to suspect that Li Yun was his primary target, with Zhao Yingying merely an afterthought.

"Mom..."

"Enough."

Li Yun's eyes were slightly red as she glanced at Xu Mu. "Xu Mu, I apologize for my daughter causing you trouble."