Going to See Li Yun

Xu Mu could feel that Shi Fumeng had thrown all caution to the wind.

Saying something like that in front of so many people—wasn't it no different from urinating in public?

Even Xu Mu felt a bit embarrassed.

"Get up."

He pulled Shi Fumeng up from the ground. "Don't talk nonsense. If I'm giving it to you, just take it. It's not for free—I'll need your help when the time comes, and you have to show up."

Shi Fumeng pressed her lips together, tears spilling from her deep blue eyes. "Okay! I promise."

[Affection +30]

In the distance, Ye Tong watched it all unfold. She smiled and nodded—it looked like they had gained another teammate.

Song Nuanyang stood there awkwardly. Since the other woman had knelt down, she felt she had to say something too.

A pill made from a ninth-grade heavenly treasure was something she understood all too well.

Back when she served as the Grand Elder of the Yin-Yang Sect, she had explored ruins with the sect master at the time, all because they'd heard rumors of a ninth-grade heavenly treasure.

But her competitors back then were the sect masters of the five great sects—that alone showed how valuable such a treasure was.

"Xu Mu! From now on, no matter what happens, I won't hesitate. No matter how dangerous it is."

Song Nuanyang looked at Xu Mu with a serious expression.

This was the greatest sincerity she could offer.

Xu Mu smiled and nodded. "Knowing that, I can rest easy."

They quickly tidied up the place and returned to the villa grounds.

Xu Mu took a rough look at the justice points he'd earned this time—over ten thousand points, enough for eleven ten-pull draws.

He broke into a satisfied grin. The main contribution this time came from Shi Fumeng.

The others followed behind, each contributing an average of over sixty affection points. With Ye Tong's doubling effect and the double card on top of that,

he felt refreshed. Looking around at the others, he could tell from the smiles on their faces that they felt the same.

Dinner had started earlier than usual today. Since it was still early, Ye Tong suggested that all the women gather at Feng Yue's place.

Xu Mu had wanted to tag along, but Ye Tong stopped him, saying it would be a private gathering for the ladies.

Xu Mu just chuckled at that. He remembered that Ye Tong used to be more reserved and passive—

the type who knew everything in her heart but rarely spoke up, always waiting for an invitation to act.

Now, it seemed she had changed too, taking the initiative to bring people together.

Xu Mu was genuinely happy about it. It meant Ye Tong had fully settled into the family.

He didn't stay to eavesdrop on the women's conversations. Instead, he got in his car and drove off.

Since he still had time, he figured he'd go check on Li Yun and the others.

It had been a while since he'd seen them.

He drove to the urban village where Li Yun lived. Sensing with his perception, he found her in the kitchen, cooking.

Zhao Yingying wasn't home—it wasn't a weekend after all.

Xu Mu parked the car by the roadside and walked over to knock on the door.

Through his perception, he saw Li Yun come to the door and look through the peephole.

Then, she excitedly opened the door. "Xiao Mu!"

[Affection +20]

"Sister Yun, I've been busy lately and haven't had a chance to visit."

Xu Mu smiled. "Is it a good time to come in?"

"Of course."

Li Yun immediately stepped aside and pulled him inside.

Xu Mu looked her over. She seemed younger than before, even though it had only been a while.

The pressure of life could wear a person down, but now that her circumstances had improved, her body was beginning to return to normal.

After all, Li Yun was still under forty.

She was actually a year or two younger than some of those long-running goddesses on TV, like the Fairy or Da Mi. The reason Li Yun seemed older was that she had a child early.

Today, she was wearing a simple pink house dress. Her impressive figure formed soft curves, her body full and ripe, exuding a mature charm from head to toe.

"Is Yingying not coming?" Xu Mu asked as he sat on the sofa.

"She should be here soon. She said she wanted to eat at home today."

Li Yun sat down next to Xu Mu, speaking warmly. "Stay for dinner today. It's been a while since you last came."

Xu Mu nodded. "Alright."

He'd only eaten a simple stew earlier, anyway.

"How's work going?" Xu Mu asked.

"Great. The people at the company are really good to me. The business has been growing too, and I got a raise last month."

Li Yun's eyes began to glisten as she spoke. She knew very well it was all because of the man in front of her.

He had saved her and her daughter. She didn't even want to think about what might have become of them without him.

[Affection +20]

"Why are you crying all of a sudden?"

Xu Mu reached out and wiped away her tears. "Isn't life good now?"

"It's exactly because life is so good now that I'm so grateful."

Li Yun grabbed Xu Mu's hand and said softly.

"I came by to give you and Yingying some pills. You know about martial artists now, right?" Xu Mu smiled.

"Of course. Lately, with work, I've met all kinds of people. I even heard that the Xu family has replaced the Dai family as the hidden clan of Jiangbei."

Li Yun nodded gently.

"I want to give these pills to help you both reach the peak of Dark Force. That way, you can protect yourselves."

Xu Mu didn't plan to elevate Li Yun and Zhao Yingying too much.

The peak of Dark Force was enough to handle ordinary people. If real martial artists came after them, even higher cultivation wouldn't guarantee their safety.

"Xiao Mu... why are you so good to us?"

Li Yun rested her head on Xu Mu's shoulder, her tears soaking his clothes.

"What's wrong? Has someone been bothering you?"

Xu Mu immediately took her hand.

"No. It's just that lately I've met more people. A lot of them know I'm a single mother, and some have tried to show interest. But I've turned them all down. My heart... has already been filled by someone."

As she spoke, she began deploying Imperial Arms.

Xu Mu looked at her face and asked the same question he'd asked at the door. "Is it a good time to come in?"

"Of course..."

Li Yun said softly, lowering her head.

Right there, she began practicing the technique Xu Mu had taught her before—the Water Dissolution Art.

Xu Mu leaned back on the sofa and stared up at the ceiling.

He'd been tense the past few days, stuck in the inner realm without a chance to unwind.

"Sister Yun, come here."

"Let me wash up first. I came home from work and went straight to cooking. I haven't showered yet."

"It's fine. I don't mind."

Xu Mu waved it off.

"I mind."

With that, Li Yun hurried off to her bathroom.

Xu Mu sat on the sofa for a while, feeling the flames inside him grow more intense. In the end, he followed her inside.