Mu Yu and the Humble Goddess

Is this the world after death?

Feeling the boundless darkness all around, Mu Yu felt like he was about to turn into a stone, devoid of emotion and thought.

Souls exist, but it seems there's no hell or heaven.

Everything disappears, only darkness remains eternally. How agonizing!

Mu Yu's parents passed away when he was very young. His grandfather raised him single-handedly.

Because of this, his grandfather's personality and way of handling things deeply influenced him.

His grandfather was a laid-back person, often brewing a pot of tea, lounging in his recliner, basking in the sun, and leisurely passing half the day.

Or he'd take a fishing rod, sit by the lake, and if he caught a big fish, he'd have it with his drinks. If not, it didn't matter; he'd enjoyed himself anyway.

In his grandfather's words, "The joy of fishing isn't in the catch."

Mu Yu often mocked his grandfather's state as being a "slacker"!

But his grandfather didn't mind, instead chuckling as he expounded on the philosophy of "contentment brings happiness."

He often used the words of ancient figures like Laozi, Zhuangzi, and Su Dongpo to placate him.

The old man's most frequently recited line was from Dongpo—

"Moreover, between heaven and earth, all things have their masters. If it is not mine, I shall not take even a single strand. Only the clear wind over the river and the bright moon in the mountains; to the ear, they are sound; to the eye, they are color. To take them is not forbidden, to use them is inexhaustible. This is the Creator's endless treasure."

It was practically brainwashing.

Though Mu Yu outwardly disdained it, he was inevitably influenced.

By the time the old man realized something was amiss, Mu Yu already had a very famous nickname in the village—Little Old Man!

The grandson turned into a little old man; how could that be acceptable?

Young people still need to strive!

The old man had a sudden realization and decided to change Mu Yu's lazy personality.

He would often instill in Mu Yu things like, "Foresight ensures success, lack of it leads to failure; never fight an unprepared battle," and "Life is but a single season for plants, a year for a goose; a goose leaves a trace as it flies, a person leaves a name as they live."

But it was basically useless. His lazy nature had already taken root; it wasn't something that could be changed just by saying so.

However, Mu Yu couldn't stand his grandfather constantly "preaching" at him.

So, Mu Yu and his grandfather reached an agreement—earn five million first, and then he could do whatever he wanted!

After arriving in the city, Mu Yu realized he'd been completely bamboozled by his grandfather.

Five million is a small goal?

Wasn't that harder than "drawing 100 pictures a day for me to choose from"?

Six months later.

The old house left by his parents was demolished, and a third of his "small goal" was achieved.

With startup capital, "starting a business" became much simpler.

Ultimately, Mu Yu set his sights on the rental market, intending to become a leisurely landlord.

After a period of hard work, he negotiated the deal and completed the paperwork.

One month later.

The apartment building Mu Yu had recently purchased faced demolition. His "small goal" was achieved several times over!

Let alone others, even Mu Yu was stunned.

What kind of luck was this?

How could it be described as merely "ancestral grave emitting green smoke"?

The old man was furious but helpless against Mu Yu!

Who told them they had made an agreement?

The two demolitions made Mu Yu a renowned local tycoon, and matchmakers were practically knocking down his door.

Then, his grandfather started his preaching routine again, clamoring to hold his great-grandchild.

Mu Yu was speechless; wasn't that too "greedy"!

Going on blind dates was fine; Mu Yu didn't have much resistance in his heart.

Then, there was no "then."

Perhaps his reputation as a wealthy man was too resounding; thugs broke in.

Even if he handed over all the money in his cards, it wouldn't suffice, as rumors said his wealth was hundreds of times more than what was in his cards.

Then, Mu Yu was stabbed.

The few thugs were terrified and fled in disarray. One of them even apologized to him—he hadn't meant to, he just wanted to scare him.

It would have been better if he hadn't said anything!

If he hadn't said it, Mu Yu wouldn't have felt so wronged.

Mu Yu struggled to call 120, but the small town he lived in had beautiful scenery, but it was too remote.

The ambulance never arrived!

As he was dying, for some reason, Mu Yu's mind was filled with his grandfather's teachings like "a goose leaves a trace, a person leaves a sound."

At the last moment, Mu Yu used his phone to record his final will — donate his organs to those in need!

Mu Yu didn't think he was great or noble; he just wanted to leave something behind, to live on in another way, that was all!

His grandfather would definitely be very pleased if he knew!

Just then, Mu Yu vaguely saw wisps of light appearing in the darkness.

Light, was it really light?!

He had to go!

He was truly sick and tired of this endless silence and darkness!

After an unknown amount of time, Mu Yu slowly opened his eyes.

The first thing that caught his eye was an incredibly beautiful and intelligent woman with exquisite features, picturesque eyebrows, red lips, white teeth, and a stunning appearance.

The moment he saw this beauty, Mu Yu felt an urge to cry with emotion.

It had been too long, he had been in that dark, sunless place for far too long.

As if sensing Mu Yu's thoughts, the woman didn't say much. She simply helped him up and then gave him a big hug.

Mu Yu instinctively reached out and tightly hugged the woman he was meeting for the first time.

No words could describe Mu Yu's feelings at that moment: touched, excited, joyful, delighted, nostalgic, liberated, grateful.

Mu Yu didn't know how long he hugged her. He felt no lust, but he just couldn't bear to let go.

He had truly been trapped in the dark space for so long, so long!

The woman didn't rush him, she just kept comforting him.

Half a day later.

Mu Yu was a little bewildered.

"You're saying you're a Goddess, and you 'planted' me using a seed from the World Tree to repay a debt of gratitude?"

The intelligent beauty nodded seriously, "That's right."

Mu Yu's mind was a mess?

Can people be planted too?

Maybe they can?!

Didn't Great God Nuwa create humans from clay?

Enkidu and Kikyo the Shaman both had bodies made of clay.

If clay can do it, wood certainly can!

Could he be considered a "real plant person"?

While he didn't doubt the Goddess's divine identity, it didn't mean Mu Yu had no questions.

"I'm sorry, I really can't remember when I helped you. Also, if you are a Goddess, I don't think I could have helped you!"

"Do you remember the heart you donated before you died?"

Mu Yu nodded.

The Goddess smiled faintly, her expression gentle and beautiful, "The heart beating in my chest right now is the one you donated!"

Huh?

Mu Yu was a bit stunned.

"If you're a Goddess, you still need my heart?"

The Goddess's expression dimmed slightly, "I made a big mistake and had my divine power sealed. Also, I'm just a humble little god!"

Alright!

Mu Yu said nothing more and didn't offer any comfort.

Even if a deity was "humble," they were still a deity!

Of course, this Goddess didn't expect Mu Yu to comfort her either. She casually conjured a mirror.

"Look, this is what you look like now. Are you satisfied!"

Seeing his reflection in the mirror, Mu Yu was utterly astonished.

Was this him?

He could still vaguely make out some of the contours of his facial features, but the proportions were clearly optimized. His nose bridge was higher, and his eyes were bigger and more beautiful.

Compared to when he was alive, his appearance had clearly become much more youthful.

He was a young man in his twenties before he died, but now he looked no older than twelve at most.

Most importantly—

He's just too handsome!!!

His features were as if they'd been kissed by God, oh no, by a Goddess sister!

What to do when you're too handsome?

The thought of being constantly pursued by girls in the future gave Mu Yu a headache!

Such a bother!