The Acquisition

Ten days later, south of Heavenly Gate, in the Zhongshan Holy Land, on an old street in the Phoenix District, the summer in the south was as hot as ever. Moreover, perhaps due to the gathering of Spiritual Qi after the land was upgraded to a holy land, this summer in Zhong Mountain was even hotter. It was only possible to go out for a stroll in the morning and evening.

In the evening, during the time when elementary school students were leaving school Hu Mang, wearing shorts and an old man's vest, with an ice pop in his mouth and a ponytail, squatted by a chessboard, pointing and gesturing without any sense of propriety. Uncle Ma, who listened to Hu Mang's words, went from having a winning position to having his large group of stones surrounded and killed.

"If you had listened to me earlier, you probably would have won much sooner," Hu Mang retorted shamelessly.

"Heh, you little rascal, weren't you supposed to be out of town working on a project? You're back so soon?" Uncle Ma said, annoyed.

"Yes, the first phase of the project is finished, so we had a break for a while."

"Your job must be pretty easy."

"There's nothing I can do. I'm the foreman; they all have to listen to me."

"Oh."

Uncle Ma stopped paying attention to the other party and focused on collecting the coins.

Hu Mang continued to squat to the side and watch, his demeanor switching between that of a homebody, an artsy guy, and an old man enjoying himself, mainly embodying an unconventional style.

"Oh, by the way, I gave the things you asked me to keep to your friend. Is he doing well with them?"

Uncle Ma seemed to remember something and turned to ask.

"Great! They messaged me a few days ago saying they've already published two related papers, both of which have been accepted by top-tier journals."

"Oh," Uncle Ma said, only half understanding.

"Have you bought the tickets yet? Don't keep your old mother waiting."

"It's done. It'll be ready in three days."

"Your mom's being dramatic. If she's going out to have fun, she should just go. She can come back on her own when she's done. Why does she insist you pick her up? What's the point? Does she think your vacation is too long?" Uncle Ma complained.

"I don't know," Hu Mang said, somewhat puzzled. He had just returned ten days ago and reported to his mother that the second phase of treatment was over and the third phase was about to begin. Then he received his mother's order to go back to his hometown of Pine Mountain whenever he had time.

He asked why, but his mother was being mysterious and didn't say, only that he would find out when he got there.

Uncle Ma suddenly said with a strange expression, "I'm saying, Auntie Hu isn't going to ask you to go back for a blind date, is she?"

Hu Mang was stunned for a moment, then his expression changed. Holy crap, given his mother's usual uncanny abilities, this wasn't impossible!

Furthermore, having heard that his cultivation has been restored and his foundation rebuilt, he might start to have other ideas.

Just then, the Spirit Pivot No. 1. 1 in Hu Mang's pocket went off. Hu Mang looked and saw that it really was his mother.

As soon as the call connected, he heard his mother's excited and thrilled tone.

"My dear son, I just saw your message this morning. You've recovered to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage again? You're a miracle doctor! Quick, open your Divine Sense Communication so I can see you."

Soon, Divine Sense, lasting only a few breaths, came from Spirit Pivot No. 1. 1, sweeping over it without any politeness. After Hu Mang displayed his Foundation Establishment Late Stage Law Power in various ways, he sighed in admiration.

"Modern medical technology is truly advanced! I thought you were done for, but after only a month of treatment, you've gone back from Qi Refining to Foundation Establishment, and even your foundation has been repaired! Amazing, truly amazing! When I get back, I'll definitely send that doctor a banner praising his life-saving grace!"

"Ahem, Mom, I can handle delivering the banner myself, so don't worry about it. By the way, why do you insist I go back to our hometown in Pine Mountain? You're not sending me on a blind date, are you? If it's a blind date, I'm not going."

Hu Mang quickly issued a warning, feeling that his mother was absolutely capable of doing something like acting first and asking questions later.

There was a suspicious silence on the other end of the phone.

Hu Mang's vigilance immediately spiked.

"No, what blind date? I have something to do, something very important," Mama Hu said without changing her expression.

"My goodness, do you know who I learned this skill of lying through my teeth from?" Hu Mang retorted.

"That's really not true. Did I tell you before that after Xie's northern expedition, he went beyond the Great Wall several more times?"

Hu Mang quickly got up and pretended to take a walk.

"I know, Pine Mountain used to be a typical area outside the Great Wall, right? He died outside the Great Wall on his last expedition there, and then what?"

He left some things behind, which I intend to give to you.

"----Mom, you wouldn't tell such a lie for my blind date, would you? Xie Xianyu will die with regrets."

"Nonsense, why would I do such a thing?"

"If I leave, what will happen to my cheapskate father?"

"It's alright, just let him play by himself. Just leave him two Spirit Stones."

To pave the way for his future wealth, Hu Mang secretly told his mother a few days ago during a phone call that he had unearthed a pile of Spirit Stone while digging a grave. However, he was worried that they wouldn't pass security checks, so he found someone he knew to smuggle them in, and they only arrived recently.

His mother knew that her son was a restless person and had some idea of the good things he was doing overseas, so she didn't suspect anything.

"Mother, I've wanted to talk to you about my adoptive father for a long time," Hu Mang said, finding a secluded spot and looking around. "What's the deal with my adoptive father? Is he Dao Law Intelligence? Where did you steal him from?"

If you want to find a partner, shouldn't you be waiting at senior citizen matchmaking markets? Why are you waiting inside someone's company?

"Ahem, this is an adult matter; children don't need to know."

"Then I won't go to Pine Mountain."

"Okay, then come over here, I'll tell you, it's not convenient to say it over the phone."

Hu Mang narrowed his eyes. "Mom, I seriously suspect now that you're trying to set me up on a blind date!"

"Nonsense! Where would I find someone to go on a blind date with? Didn't that science channel say that there's no such thing as reproduction between demons and humans?"

What good would it do you to find me a young woman if I'm in quarantine?

Mom, you really know a lot! You even know about reproductive isolation. You've been watching those short videos for nothing.

Hu Mang's expression softened slightly.

"That makes sense. So what's the connection between my cheap dad and Xie Xianyu?"

Come here and I'll tell you.

"You swear?"

"You little brat, you have no respect for your elders!"

"Then I won't go."

Under Hu Mang's persistent requests, Mama Hu reluctantly made a vow in Xie Xianyu's name.

Although his mother usually talks nonsense, she becomes quite serious when it comes to this guy.

After hanging up the phone, Hu Mang was still somewhat confused.

How could Cheap Old Man and Xie Xianyu be related? One is artificial intelligence, and the other is an ancient person from a thousand years ago. There's no way they could be connected.

I don't understand.

Hu Mang shook his head, yawned, greeted Uncle Ma, and prepared to go back to sleep.

"Have you been sleeping all the time lately? I only see you at night."

"There's no other way, cleaning up the dust is tiring."

"Remember to get a checkup at the hospital if you don't have any problems."

"I know, I know."

Hu Mang waved his hand without turning his head.

However, Hu Mang was just saying it for the sake of saying it.

He wouldn't dare go to the hospital now.

This phenomenon of "spiritual harmony" has continued to this day since he returned from the Azure Mysterious Realm.

This is why he slept more than he was conscious during those ten days.

Moreover, this time, not only was the "soul burning hot," but the body also began to "burn hot."

He now strongly suspects that not only his Divine Sense has reached the Golden Core level, but his physical body has also stepped into the Golden Core stage.

Otherwise, it's inexplicable that his cultivation level automatically increased from the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage to the Foundation Establishment after he simply slept for a few days.

Expect.

He had never practiced the Sleeping Dream Arhat Fist. If he hadn't broken through in both his physical body and Divine Sense, how could he have achieved such a natural success?

If someone were to go to the hospital for a checkup, it would be impossible for them to avoid being studied.

This is not surprising, though. The Thunder God is a genuine Spirit Transformation, so even if I only transformed into the Thunder God for a short time, this kind of subtle transformation is inevitable. This is much more effective than being struck by a bolt of lightning.

The Turbid Qi in the body naturally and without a doubt dissipated completely.

Hu Mang felt that even if he did nothing now, he might Foundation Establishment Great Perfection in a while.

There's no way around it; this kind of dimensional reduction from a higher level to a lower level is simply outrageous, especially considering it's happening in a state of "Unity of Heaven and Man."

This is a unique effect brought about by the natural cultivation environment that Heavenly Gate has never had before.

Hu Mang even suspected that once he reached the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection, he could probably condense Golden Core without doing anything, provided the quality requirements for the Golden Core were not high.

I'll have to ask Boss Gu for advice on condensing the Golden Core later.

Among the Four Heavenly Kings of biochemistry, environmental science, and materials science, Gu Yunshu is the only one with Pill Classic.

Actually, the Old Fourth also had it, but he only had experience of failure, and the quality of the Golden Core he condensed was not high.

Failing to condense Golden Core is definitely one of the four things that lead to bankruptcy for middle-aged cultivators.

That's why he had to stay at his mother-in-law's house.

After Hu Mang returned home, his eyelids drooped. He barely managed to greet his adoptive father, but seeing that his father was still reading the new Cultivation Method he had given him, especially the Corpse Liberation Book and the Ghost Makeup Book, he didn't pay any attention and went straight to bed.

He slept for another long time, and when he woke up, it was dark again, and most likely not the same darkness of the previous day.

Hu Mang glanced at Spirit Pivot No. 1 and, as expected, had slept for another day. After struggling for a moment, he lazily leaned against the headboard.

Apart from the four or five hundred thousand yuan he still owes, he has no other worries now.

Besides, he owed money through his own abilities, so why should he pay it back? Ugh, he still has to pay it back, but since the creditors aren't in a hurry, he naturally isn't either.

If all else fails, we can just use Spirit Stone to pay off the debt.

As for Demon-Subduing City, he doesn't plan to return anytime soon.

Before he left, he sensed increasingly terrifying auras descending upon the scene.

These big shots probably won't leave until they've thoroughly searched the entire Demon-Subduing City.

He wouldn't go looking for a fight.

First, he sent a message to Boss Gu asking about his experience in condensing a superior Golden Core. Then, he casually started browsing the news and came across a financial news article: Electronic Wooden Fish software was acquired by the large online spiritual enterprise Divine Communication for 50 million. "Holy crap!?"

The Hu Mang's eyes were wide open, and it was no longer sleepy.