Seeing the change in the woman, Chen Lin's heart grew heavy.
Even if his cultivation had not been suppressed, healing someone on the verge of death like this would have required his full effort, and he could never have done it so quickly.
Just what was this divine mud?
How powerful must the being who could provide such a thing be?
"It looks like this world is even more dangerous than we imagined!"
Chen Lin voiced his concern to Tiezhu.
"It doesn't matter."
Tiezhu was utterly unconcerned.
He even sounded excited. "Dad and I are both protagonists. If we activate dual-protagonist mode, we'll cut through thorns and brambles, become twin peerless talents, and strike awe throughout the universe!"
Chen Lin rubbed the space between his brows.
He stopped talking to Tiezhu and looked at the woman, who had already stood up.
"Mom, this uncle gave us the water. He's a good man."
The child held the woman's hand and swung it happily as he spoke.
"Yes, he certainly is a good man."
The woman's voice was soft.
Then she bowed to Chen Lin. "I am Madame Yangliu. Thank you for saving me, benefactor. My son Xiao Qi is young and speaks without thinking. If he has offended you in any way, please forgive him."
"It's fine."
Chen Lin waved a hand slightly.
Then he said evenly, "I only gave you some spirit liquid. Your recovery was entirely due to the divine mud your son brought out. I've never used divine mud myself, though, and I'm curious about what it feels like to use it. Could you describe it? Are you experiencing any discomfort now?"
Madame Yangliu's gaze flickered.
Rather than answer Chen Lin's questions, she glanced at the people around them and murmured, "It's getting darker. I'm afraid it'll be