Mountains and giant beasts, cabins in the woods

Today, Liu Xingmo has gained some understanding of so-called luck, and as for cause and effect, karma, and merit, they are also part of the changes in fate.

It sounds complicated, but it's actually very simple.

If you do too many bad things, your enemies will come knocking on your door. If you do good things often, you will be treated kindly, and many difficulties will be easily resolved.

Those who stray from the right path find little support, while those who follow the right path receive much help.

Of course, the reality is more complex. Kindness requires wisdom; false compassion without thinking is no different from evil and will only bring disaster.

Liu Xingmo repeatedly checked his fortune.

Its rise to prominence is likely due to the recognition it has gained from the orcs, and the possibility of future assistance. For a human, this represents a significant advantage for development.

Liu Xingmo arrived at the culture room excitedly and produced another batch of "cure-all".

These powders possess both extraordinary divine power and misfortune, the two being intertwined and inseparable, their origins unknown.

No wonder those god-level powerhouses have no interest in Tai Sui; it is indeed difficult to utilize.

Liu Xingmo carefully cultivated various molds and wrote notes, working late into the night before finally going to bed.

the next day.

The doorbell rang urgently.

When Liu Xingmo opened the gate, he not only saw Tie Shengcai driving the insect-shaped vehicle, but also a magnificent white horse.

The white horse stood in the grass, its mane flowing with golden light, its nostrils exhaling heat waves, its gaze shining brightly in the morning light.

Liu Xingmo quickly greeted him, "Manager Bai Machi! What brings you here?"

White Horse snorted and said, "We owe you a great deal for the refugees. We old folks are very grateful, so we've brought this gift as a token of our appreciation."

Today, Tie Shengcai was pulling two carts, one loaded with medicinal herbs and the other with several wooden crates.

Liu Xingmo rubbed his hands together and laughed, "Since you're already here, why bother with gifts? That would be too much trouble..."

White Horse paid no attention to these trivial matters. He turned his gaze and looked through the thick wall toward the incubation room of Mushroom Castle.

He continued, "I heard you've launched a 'cure-all' miracle drug that can bring the dead back to life. Do you intend to sell this drug to other countries?"

"Let's wait until the war is over. I received the wild boar's Tai Sui, and as entrusted by it, I must do my utmost to treat the wounded."

"Very good! It's rare to find a young person as trustworthy as you. Cooperating with you will definitely be a good choice." White Horse nodded and walked away.

After the manager walked away.

Liu Xingmo quickly rushed to the cart and opened the box to take a look.

"Wow! A whole camera set! And next to that... such a huge film, could it be a copperplate printing machine? Our newspaper is finally getting an upgrade, it's been a long time coming..."

Tie Shengcai asked from the side, "Brother, what is our leader talking to you about? A miracle drug? There's such a thing?"

"Tai Sui, ever heard of it? It's a strange, innate wonder that can bring the dead back to life and grant immortality if you eat it." Liu Xingmo explained as he rummaged through the wooden box. "Unfortunately, this thing brings disaster. Whoever eats it will die. I guess only those old immortals who come and go without a trace can withstand it."

"Tai Sui? Tai Sui..." Tie Shengcai muttered the name repeatedly. "So, according to you, the divine medicine was made by Tai Sui? Is that alright?"

"It's alright. Each dose of medicine only used a tiny, extremely small amount of the Tai Sui, which doesn't even grow as fast as it. Although it will still cause trouble, a third-tier expert can withstand it reliably. As for a second-tier expert, it's a bit of a stretch, but it can be used as an emergency in special circumstances."

"That's amazing! It's not much use in the village, but if sold elsewhere, it'd be a miracle cure!" Tie Shengcai exclaimed excitedly. "Could we talk to the elders and see if we could extract the medicinal properties separately?"

"If it were that easy, why would it be my turn? From my observation, the power of Tai Sui and the calamities are complementary and indispensable. To receive healing from divine power so easily, one must pay a price."

"I see, there really is no such thing as a free lunch in this world." Tie Shengcai nodded repeatedly. "If that's the case, with such a heavy price to pay, the treatment effect must be extraordinary!" The middle-aged businessman opened his mouth wide and asked, "Brother, can your medicine really bring the dead back to life?"

"How could that be..." Liu Xingmo waved his hand and said casually, "It can only save patients whose healing spells are not very effective, that's all."

"Hiss..." Tie Shengcai gasped. As a member of Black Dragon Stronghold, he knew exactly what those words meant. "This miraculous medicine can even extend lifespan?"

"That's not quite right. The old man has gotten involved in so many troubles, he won't live long." Liu Xingmo's words had many implications; his denial was also a form of tacit agreement.

"Brother, brother!" Tie Shengcai pleaded dramatically, "When the war at the border is over and you start selling your miracle drug, remember to save a portion for me!"

"Okay, we're all friends. Oh, by the way, remember this: the medicine is called 'Cure All Diseases'."

Once the goods are settled, the transaction is complete.

The other two merchants, Bai Youyun and Bai Daoyuan, were already waiting. They also had connections to obtain information about the miraculous medicine.

Liu Xingmo didn't hide anything and told the Tai Sui detailed information.

This can't be kept secret anyway, and it might even attract jealousy. It's better to make things clear to avoid conflict.

It means that only I, Liu Xingmo, can make miraculous medicine using Tai Sui.

Fourth-tier powerhouses can sense fortune and naturally understand its meaning. Third-tier experts are self-aware; once the dangers of Tai Sui are explained, they will back down. As for second-tier powerhouses, there's nothing to fear about them.

After all the guests left, Liu Xingmo quickly opened the gift box he had already set his sights on.

Lens, shutter, darkroom, rolls of film, bottles of solution... this is a complete camera system.

I consulted the instruction manual to understand how to use it. I assembled the parts and tried to drive it.

Liu Xingmo quickly climbed the stone stairs to the attic, entered the bedroom, and shook his wife awake: "Mary! Get up!"

"What's wrong?" Su Mali immediately straightened up, but relaxed when she saw her husband's face. "Oh, it doesn't seem to be urgent."

"Let's go take pictures!"

"Photograph?"

"Yes! Quickly change into your dress, and I'll find a nice outfit too." Liu Xingmo ran to the wardrobe, took out several clothes, and held them up against himself.

As if remembering something, he suddenly stopped moving: "Mary, vampires can't be photographed, right? Will your appearance be clearly preserved?"

"Where did this rumor come from? I've never heard of it."

"Haha, I read it in a miscellaneous book, it turns out it's fake."

Suddenly, a strange expression appeared on Su Mali's pale face: "Now that you mention it, I remember, it seems that werewolves cannot leave behind photos."

"Someone must have gotten it mixed up." Liu Xingmo picked out a dress and threw it on the bed. "Let's hurry!"

The couple tidied themselves up and arrived at their front door.

All the equipment has been placed in the appropriate locations.

The tripod supported the bulky camera, and there was also a matching mirror for supplemental lighting.

Liu Xingmo lifted the cloth covering his bag and buried his head in the dark box. Everything was pitch black, except for a tiny dot containing color.

Look ahead through the lens.