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"Get stronger?"

Hearing Su Mu's answer, Zhao Fangxu stopped and tilted his head to look at him.

"That's all?"

"Yeah, what else?"

Su Mu shrugged and asked in return.

"But...aren't you already very strong?"

"Even without the Eight Extraordinary Techniques, you can still defeat almost all the young extraordinary individuals of our time at the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony."

"Such a record has only been achieved by one person, and that is the current pinnacle of the superhuman world—"

"Zhang Zhiwei!"

"Oh dear, Chairman Zhao, you flatter me too much."

Su Mu waved his hand and chuckled.

"I'm still a long way from being as good as the Old Celestial Master~"

"To tell you the truth, I have a rather strange condition called 'fear of insufficient firepower'."

"Look how amazing and powerful the Eight Extraordinary Techniques are! If I didn't know these techniques, and someone used them on me, wouldn't I be doomed?"

"So, in order to survive, it's perfectly normal for me to choose to learn all eight extraordinary skills first, right?"

Zhao Fangxu's lips twitched.

That's a load of rubbish!

However... both the attitude in answering the question and the answer itself seemed normal.

Basically, we can rule out the possibility that he had ulterior motives...

Thinking of this, Zhao Fangxu sighed.

"While I don't understand your so-called 'fear of insufficient firepower,' I respect it."

"I'll assume you're only collecting the Eight Extraordinary Techniques to become stronger."

"But let me tell you, Xiao Su, if one day I discover that you have another purpose in collecting the Eight Extraordinary Techniques..."

Zhao Fangxu paused here and reached out to adjust his glasses.

"Then don't blame me for being ruthless."

Hearing him say that, Su Mu knew that his collection of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques had been approved by the company.

Then the rest is easy to explain.

With Chairman Zhao backing me up, I can just collect all the Eight Extraordinary Techniques I come across!

Upon realizing this, a smile immediately appeared on Su Mu's face.

"Yes, yes, yes, who in the entire company doesn't know how powerful Chairman Zhao's 'Air-Splitting Palm' is?"

"If I have any wicked thoughts, Mr. Zhao, just slap me and I'll be completely submissive."

"Hmph, you little rascal..."

As the two talked, they arrived at a doorway.

"Alright, we've arrived."

As Zhang Fangxu spoke, he raised his hand and pushed open the door.

Inside was a conference room.

The directors were already seated on both sides of the long table in the conference room.

Zhao Fangxu led Su Mu into the room and sat down in the main seat.

"Everyone, I already checked this on my way here."

"Comrade Xiao Su, there's no problem."

"So, Chairman Bi..."

Bi Youlong nodded, his hawk-like eyes fixed on Su Mu.

"Chairman Zhao, since you've put it that way, I have no choice but to support you."

"However, if Su Mu ever does something against the rules, then please, Chairman Zhao, do not stop us from dealing with him."

"Don't worry, if that day ever comes, I won't let him off the hook either."

Zhao Fangxu tapped the table and began the next topic.

"How's the next matter, the Biyou Village issue, going?"

Huang Boren began by saying, "Temporary workers from various regions have already begun to assemble in Liupanshui."

"It is expected to arrive tomorrow."

"Yes." Zhao Fangxu nodded. "This mission is extremely important."

"Over the years since the company was founded, there have been sacrifices made by many people."

"But this is the first time such a heinous incident has occurred, where a regional manager has been killed by his own temporary worker."

"This mission is not only about finding the murderer, but also about whether temporary workers should exist at all."

"Therefore, for this mission, I think we need to send someone trustworthy and capable enough to keep things in order."

"Su Mu..."

Zhao Fangxu called out, but Su Mu did not respond.

"Su Mu?"

Su Mu: ...

"Little Su?"

Su Mu still did not respond.

"What's going on?"

Zhao Fangxu couldn't hold back any longer. He stood up and looked back, and then he saw Su Mu with his arms crossed, leaning against the wall, his head half-lowered, his eyes tightly closed, breathing evenly...

To put it simply—

Su Mu fell asleep standing up!

The veins on Zhao Fangxu's forehead gradually bulged, and his face slowly turned red.

The other directors, whether Bi Youlong or Huang Boren, all silently raised their hands to plug their ears.

The next second—

"Su-Mu!"

At Zhao Fangxu's roar, Su Mu was so frightened that he jumped up.

"Oh dear! I'm here, I'm here!"

"You're above everyone else!" Zhao Fangxu turned and yelled angrily, "Don't you know this is a meeting, a meeting!"

"How dare you sleep during a meeting?!"

"Hehe~"

"Hey, you little brat!"

[Ding! Host detected slacking off, role-playing progress +1]

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Upon hearing the system notification, Su Mu dared not tease Zhao Fangxu any longer.

He scratched his head and smiled, saying, "Chairman Zhao, I don't want to sleep either."

"But the content of your meeting was so incredibly soporific, I couldn't help it~"

"You... never mind."

Zhao Fangxu shook his head and took a deep breath.

"Your task for this mission is to observe this group of temporary workers, to see if they are reliable, and..."

"Do they even have a reason to exist?"

"At the same time, there's another thorny issue in Biyou Village. I'll have someone send the explanation to your phone later."

"So? Do you understand now?"

"Oh? You're going on a business trip?"

Su Mu deliberately pretended to be unhappy.

"I just got back from Beijing and then came straight to headquarters. Can't I rest for a couple of days?"

"Even cattle and horses aren't used like this, are they?"

Hearing him say that, Zhao Fangxu coughed and said, "Comrade Xiao Su, we naturally know you've worked hard."

"But time is tight, the task is heavy, and with great ability comes great responsibility."

"You are now exceptionally capable and possess unique skills; it's the perfect time for you to take on responsibilities for the company."

"So, as long as you agree to go on the mission, the company will allow you to make one request that doesn't violate any principles, as compensation. Is that acceptable?"

"Hey, Chairman Zhao, you said it yourself!"

Su Mu pointed at Zhao Fangxu and said, "Whoever goes back on their word is a little dog."

"Since you've put it that way, then I'll accept this mission!"

"Okay, I said it." Zhao Fangxu chuckled. "Go ahead."

Su Mu nodded and left the room.

After he left, the only female director, Director Su, finally spoke.

"Chairman Zhao, are you really going to do this?"

Zhao Fangxu nodded and said, "Although I'm basically certain that Su Mu isn't a dangerous person."

"But anything can happen."

"This mission is a test for both the temporary workers and him."

As he spoke, he picked up his teacup and took a sip.

"Ma Xianhong of Biyou Village has mastered one of the Eight Extraordinary Skills, the Divine Hundred Refinements, and I've heard that he has already passed it on to others."

"At that time, Su Mu will most likely be able to obtain the Divine Machine Hundred Refinements."

"I deliberately gave him a chance to make a request, just to see if he would ask us not to pursue the matter of him learning the Divine Hundred Refinements."

"If he brought it up, then it means he knows he shouldn't learn the Divine Craftsmanship Technique."

"This only confirms that he had ulterior motives in collecting the Eight Extraordinary Skills."

"But if he didn't mention it, or if he made other requests, then it proves that he collected the Eight Extraordinary Techniques simply to become stronger."

Zhao Fangxu adjusted his glasses, as if he could see Su Mu's back through a wall.

Don't let me down, Su Mu...