Xu Mu smiled and nodded. At this level of rare heavenly treasures, combined with his own alchemy skills, it would be abnormal if Ye Tong, at her stage of cultivation, didn't advance.
Like Ye Tong, Feng Yue also advanced after taking the pill.
However, compared to the two of them, Meng Wanyue and Dai Xingluo did not advance.
After all, both were at the Grandmaster level; even ninth-grade heavenly treasures couldn't dramatically elevate their cultivation.
That said, Meng Wanyue's strength had still improved significantly. She smiled and said, "Brother Mu, at this rate, I'll be able to break through again before long."
Xu Mu nodded to himself. Dai Xingluo always lagged slightly behind Meng Wanyue, and this time was no different.
As for Tong Guoguo, there was no need to mention her. At her level, even ninth-grade heavenly treasures paired with top-tier alchemy could only bring a very limited boost.
Still, Tong Guoguo was quite happy—at least she could feel that her cultivation had indeed improved.
The goodwill these people radiated, amplified by Ye Tong's effect, had doubled again.
The number of people today was a bit small, but overall it was fine. As long as he could steadily improve, that was enough.
After eating and drinking their fill, everyone went their separate ways. Xu Mu and Ye Tong also headed to their room.
That night, they didn't do anything else. They simply established a deep friendship, much like Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya in ancient times.
……
Early the next morning.
Xu Mu opened his eyes early. Today's task was to head to Jiangnan and find Shi Fumeng.
He intended to resolve this matter quickly, to avoid any unforeseen delays.
He got up, washed up simply, and as he walked out, he happened to see Ye Tong waking up.
Xu Mu smiled, patted Ye Tong on the bottom, and turned to go downstairs.
He made a simple breakfast, which he and Ye Tong shared. After that, they said their goodbyes.
Ye Tong headed to work at the company, while Xu Mu drove to Jiangnan to search for Shi Fumeng.
The location of Shi Fumeng's flower shop was near the north side of the river. The journey took only two hours, so Xu Mu didn't take the helicopter.
Upon arriving at the destination, Xu Mu used navigation to find Shi Fumeng's flower shop.
Finally, on the edge of the city, he spotted a shop called "Fumeng Flowers."
The shop wasn't large, but it was very tastefully decorated.
However, there weren't many people around. Generally, setting up shop here would likely lead to failure, unless her main customers were online.
Xu Mu parked the car by the roadside and checked through his perception.
Shi Fumeng was watering some flowers, and the shop was playing sappy, lovey-dovey music typical of a honeymoon phase.
Xu Mu got out of the car and walked toward the shop.
……
Shi Fumeng had recently come to terms with things. People were like that—if you let an opportunity slip, you'd regret it for life.
For her, Xu Mu was that opportunity.
She hadn't gone to watch the martial arts tournament in person, but she had paid someone to get her a live feed of the whole event.
She was already used to Xu Mu's strength; what shocked her were the other women by his side.
She had seen them before, and they were far weaker than her, yet now they had all broken through to the Grandmaster level.
She didn't believe it was due to their talent. She was certain Xu Mu had helped them improve.
But now, it was all too late.
The Wanzu Valley was destroyed. Her original plan had been to become a high-ranking elder, build her own power, and seek revenge.
That plan had fizzled out.
For now, on paper, she was one of Yue Wangshu's people, but most of those following Yue Wangshu just wanted to survive.
Their mindset was to coexist with the descendants of Yan Huang, which clearly couldn't help her.
Since all paths were blocked, why bother to humiliate herself further?
She decided to forget everyone and start over.
Just then, the bell tied to the door chimed with a crisp sound.
"Welcome!"
Shi Fumeng instinctively looked up.
When she saw the young man, she was stunned. The watering can in her hand was pouring onto the floor without her even noticing.
"Shi Fumeng, what a coincidence, meeting you here again."
Xu Mu sat on a wooden stool nearby and said casually.
Today, Shi Fumeng was dressed as usual—a JK uniform and black leather shoes.
She looked like a school beauty. Just from her appearance, anyone would think she was a student working a part-time job.
"You... how did you come here? Did you... fancy some beauty in Jiangnan and want to buy her flowers?"
Shi Fumeng finally set the watering can aside.
"No... Forget it, I won't waste words. I'll get straight to the point. I came here specifically to find you."
Xu Mu said bluntly.
"Find me? What do you want with me? You're not short of beautiful women, and I'm nothing special."
Shi Fumeng sat opposite him, her head lowered as she looked at the flowers to the side. She had already accepted reality.
Dealing with a woman with a past like hers, Xu Mu naturally wouldn't tell the whole truth. If she got a handle on him, she might threaten him later—even though her loyalty score had turned positive.
"It's simple. I recently explored a relic and found a cultivation method. If I'm not mistaken, it should be from your Gonggong clan."
Xu Mu looked at her calmly. "I don't know its grade. The senior who left it said I could practice it, but I also had to pass it on to the surviving descendants of Gonggong clan, to keep it alive. You're the only descendant I know."
Hearing this, Shi Fumeng's eyes reddened with excitement. "That senior from our clan? What's the name of the method?"
[Affection +30]
"I don't know. The senior said only your clan can unlock the method. After a certain period, it will dissipate on its own."
Xu Mu shrugged. "I'm very interested in this method. Rather than let it vanish, why don't we both master it?"
At these words, Shi Fumeng was so moved she started crying.
She never imagined that when all hope seemed lost, a new path would open up.
She had already given up, yet Xu Mu had brought her treasure.
[Affection +30]
"Can... can I take a look?"
Shi Fumeng gathered her courage.
"Sure."
Xu Mu nodded. He pointed to his brow and said, "The method was sealed right here in my mind."
Shi Fumeng nodded, stood up, and walked over to him. She extended her finger and pressed it against Xu Mu's brow.
She infused it with the power of the Gonggong clan.
Xu Mu felt a chill spread through his entire body.
Clack!
Suddenly, Shi Fumeng's finger jerked away from Xu Mu. She took two steps back, and a look of fear even flashed in her eyes.
"What's wrong?"
Xu Mu asked, frowning.
"This pure, concentrated power... it's at least at the Heavenly grade, maybe even beyond—touching the level of a Divine-grade method."
Shi Fumeng said this, then knelt directly before Xu Mu. "Xu Mu, as long as you agree to give me the method, I will be yours for life. I will do whatever you command without a second thought. If I hesitate even for a moment, may I die a horrible death!"
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
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ng to die together with you." Lin Xuan is dead, his body thrown into the river by his scumbag lover and her accomplice. She, the president of the Su Group, is decisive, ruthless, and ice-cold. For three days and three nights, she had his body fished out of the river, and without hesitation, she kissed the bloated corpse of Lin Xuan. She laid down beside him in a cold coffin, their fingers intertwined, a smile lingering on her lips as she closed her eyes. The noble and cold-hearted woman, only bending for one man—Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan, with his golden finger, is reborn and returns to the day of his wedding to the treacherous woman. Su Qiang comes to steal the bride. Lin Xuan's eyes light up, eager to pledge his loyalty on the spot, but instead, her kiss transfers a glass of drugged wine into his mouth, causing him to pass out... 【Male Protagonist with Single Female Lead】【Yandere Tycoon】【Action-Packed】【True vs. Fake Heir】
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