Chapter 1

"Da Mao, it's time to sleep."

A gentle voice sounded in Yang Mu's ear.

Yang Mu drew a deep breath, relieved that it wasn't "Da Lang, it's time to take your medicine"...

A massive wave of memories flooded in, and Yang Mu stumbled, falling onto the bed. When he regained his balance and instantly accepted the memories, a beautiful woman was looking at him anxiously.

"Da Mao, what's wrong with you?"

"Xiao E?" Yang Mu came to his senses and looked at the beautiful woman in front of him. Even the plain clothes of the 1960s couldn't hide Lou Xiaoe's noble aura; she was the epitome of beauty and wealth in this era.

"Ugh, today is our wedding day, and you still call me Lou Xiaoe..." Lou Xiaoe said with a shy expression.

"Then should I call you Candy?" Yang Mu couldn't help but laugh.

"Ugh!" Lou Xiaoe became even more bashful.

Under the lamplight, the more Yang Mu looked at Lou Xiaoe, the more beautiful she seemed. With Yang Mu's fiery gaze, her face turned even redder.

"Da Mao, it's time to sleep." Lou Xiaoe said, then turned off the light and quickly jumped onto the bed, burrowing under the covers and covering her head like a frightened rabbit.

Yang Mu smiled and immediately transformed into a wolf, pouncing on her, conquering and plundering, carving out a bloody path. Lou Xiaoe, who had never experienced such a battle, was no match for Yang Mu and was easily defeated, begging for mercy. Yang Mu, however, didn't let up, continuing his conquest, making Lou Xiaoe lose her armor and retreat in disarray.

"Xu Da Mao, you're not human!" Lou Xiaoe shouted at the peak of her ecstasy, then fainted.

Lou Xiaoe slept soundly, but Yang Mu couldn't sleep. As he was sorting through the memories in his mind, a series of voices sounded.

"Heavenly Cycle System activated"

"Host: Yang Mu / Xu Da Mao"

"Plane: Qianman Siheyuan"

"Mission: Heaven's cycle is just, and no one is spared! Punish evil and promote good, transforming the Qianman Siheyuan, where beasts roam, into a place of love and affection."

"Newbie Gift Unlocked"

"100 cubic meters of portable storage space"

"Medical and martial arts skills of Yan Wang Di Xue Mu Hua, a disciple of the Xianyao Sect"

Instantly, Yang Mu felt a surge of warmth from the top of his head, down to his dantian, and then rising again, circulating through his body along a specific path. At the same time, his mind was filled with knowledge of medicine and cultivation.

After Yang Mu processed the memories in his mind and understood that he had become Xu Da Mao and learned his mission, he couldn't help but draw another deep breath.

This mission seems quite difficult!

There are two things in the world that cannot be looked at directly: the sun and the human heart.

The hearts of the people in Qianman Siheyuan are very dark. Otherwise, how could it be called Qianman Siheyuan? As you can see:

The steel mill with its simple folk, the four-sided courtyard with its talented people,

The approachable Jia Zhangshi, the grateful Xiao Banggeng,

The wise He Yuzhu, the generous Qin Huairu,

The helpful Xu Da Mao, the holy mother of the White Lotus Yi Zhonghai,

The indifferent Liu Haizhong, the generous Yan Bu Gui.

The only person with a normal set of values is the deaf old lady. Some say He Yuzhu is a good person, but Yang Mu doesn't think so. Unconditional kindness, ignorant kindness, and false kindness are the greatest evils.

"At least I've taken over Xu Da Mao, indirectly solving one beast..."

Yang Mu thought for a long time about how to complete the mission and came up with a general idea: play to his strengths and avoid his weaknesses, using his foresight to guide them, and then apply the iron fist of love and justice. In simpler terms, it's a carrot and a stick. Dragons must be made to coil, and tigers must be made to lie down, after all, I'm doing this for your own good.

The carrot is profit. The world is full of people seeking profit. The beasts in the courtyard are no exception.

In even simpler terms, profit is money. Money can move mountains. The sage said, "Judge by actions, not intentions; no one is perfect." Yang Mu doesn't expect to reform them, as that's impossible. He only hopes they will be driven by money to act according to his wishes.

The stick is power. Power is not just about physical strength but also authority. Yang Mu already has the strength, as the system has endowed him with the medical and martial arts skills of Xue Mu Hua from the Xianyao Sect.

Yang Mu's martial arts are not high, but that depends on who he's compared to. Compared to Qiao Feng, he's no match, as Qiao Feng could easily defeat him with one hand. But compared to third-rate martial artists, Yang Mu could defeat them with one hand.

Now, in the world of Qianman Siheyuan, Yang Mu could defeat the courtyard's war god, Dazhu, with one hand. Even if everyone in the courtyard attacked together, they would not be a match for Yang Mu. With this strength, Yang Mu has the ability to dominate the courtyard.

This is Yang Mu's greatest confidence. If all else fails, he can use his formidable strength to subdue the beasts in the courtyard, making them behave, even if it's just an act. However, he won't use this method unless it's absolutely necessary.

As for authority, it's not just a piece of paper or a position that brings honor and promotion. It's not even a means to achieve a certain life value. The essence of power is the extent to which you can control and influence others, even the entire society. To truly, completely, and thoroughly control others, there is no better means than power and profit. How many people in this world can escape the web of power and profit?

Medical skills are the key for Yang Mu to open the door to power.

"Ha ha ha ha~ Standing on the moral high ground, under the sunlight, controlling and dominating you in the name of doing good for you, it feels so good. The beasts of the courtyard, I'm here, and I'm coming with sincerity." Yang Mu let out a series of strange laughs in his heart.

As for whether Yang Mu is being used by the system for some unknown purpose, he dismisses the idea. One must have self-awareness. In any era, being used is not a terrible thing, as it means you still have value. The most terrifying thing is to have no value at all.

As for Xu Da Mao's infertility, Yang Mu is confident he can easily solve it. Names can be wrong, but nicknames are never wrong. Is the nickname "Yan Wang Di" for Xue Mu Hua just for show?

Yang Mu smoothed out Lou Xiaoe's hair, which was damp from the intense activity, and then carefully covered her with the blanket, gently hugging her to sleep.

Yang Mu felt that this was a good deal.

The next morning, Lou Xiaoe woke up dazed. Thinking about the madness of the night before, her face turned red. When she came to her senses, she found a pair of fiery eyes looking at her, instantly understanding what was about to happen.

"Da Mao, don't..."

With a shy cry from Lou Xiaoe, Yang Mu immediately pounced, conquering and plundering again. After a fierce battle, Lou Xiaoe was thoroughly defeated. In her urgent pleas for mercy, Yang Mu ended the battle, completely taming Lou Xiaoe.

"E, sleep a bit more. I'll go out for a walk," Yang Mu said.

Yang Mu stepped out of the door, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled. The beasts of the courtyard, I'm here...