Tianlan City People's Hospital...

"Dad, the results of mom's examination have confirmed that she has damages in her spinal and lumbar vertebrae, which are the main reasons for her full paralysis. We must arrange for surgery right away. Otherwise, it will continue to press on the nerves. If we delay for too long, even if the surgery is successful, there will be permanent sequelae!"

In the hallway outside the ward, Lin Xiaoyao, holding an MRI report in his hand, said with a solemn expression.

Across from Lin Xiaoyao, his father Lin Dahai, with his rough hands rubbing across his face, then grabbed his hair hard, said somewhat disheartedly, "The surgery fee is 300,000! Where am I supposed to get that kind of money? Shall we sell the house? If it’s not enough, I’ll find a way to borrow some more."

"No need, dad. You just stay in the hospital and take care of mom. I'll figure out a way to handle the money!"

Lin Xiaoyao shook his head. The old house was their only home, and it couldn't be sold at any cost. Besides, the old house in the countryside wouldn't fetch much even if it was sold.

"I have a few good friends at the university. I’ll ask to borrow from them first to see how much I can get!"

As he said this, Lin Xiaoyao was a bit apprehensive. Although he and his university friends had a good relationship, 300,000 is not a small amount, and he was unsure how much he could borrow.

"Oh, where is your sister? I haven't seen her since I came back this morning."

Lin Xiaoyao had just received a call this morning, finding out his mother had been hospitalized after a fall. He rushed back from Haitian University as fast as he could.

"She sent your mother to the hospital last night for a preliminary examination, then said she was going to borrow money from some classmates, and hasn't returned since."

"This little girl, she's only a junior in high school and knows a limited number of people. Where could she borrow any money from?"

Lin Xiaoyao shook his head. Though his sister hadn't showed up all day at the hospital, he did not blame her, knowing that she was doing her best in trying to raise funds for their mother's surgery.

"Dad, you should go watch over mom for now, while I'll make some calls to my classmates.”

Lin Xiaoyao took out his phone and walked to a quiet corner at the end of the corridor.

Pulling out his mobile phone, Lin Xiaoyao found the number of Li Chengfeng. Li Chengfeng was his best buddy, a typical second-generation rich kid. Despite his wealth, he didn't have the haughty extravagance that was common among the wealthy second generation. He got along quite harmoniously with his dorm mates. Lin wondered if he could borrow some money from Chengfeng?

Just as he was about to make the phone call, a sudden vibration from WeChat interrupted.

Opening WeChat, Lin found himself somehow dragged into group chat that he didn't know about.

However, it was in silent mode for all group members.

Generally, groups that imposed full silence were the pay-per-view types that shared adult videos.

Damn it, he had been added to such a group! Just when he was about to leave, someone in the group started a conversation.

Taibai Jinxing: Ahem, dear immortals, please allow me to say a word.

Among the heavenly courts, Taibai Jinxing held a revered position, being the emissary of the Jade Emperor. His status was somewhat akin to the secretary-general of a major figure, coupled with his kind disposition, he was known as one of the most popular deities in the immortal world.

Taibai Jinxing: By the decree of the Jade Emperor, this group was established with the goal of exchanging needs among the myriad realms. The mode of exchange will be through sending red envelopes. Please take a look at the bottom of the chat group, there are currently three main functions.

Lin Xiaoyao shifted his gaze to the bottom of the chat group, sure enough, there were three operable buttons.

Taibai Jinxing: The button on the far left is a marketplace. Apart from basic cultivation resources, you can also sell spirit fruits, fairy techniques, and magical items.

As Taibai Jinxing continued his introduction, Lin opened the marketplace function. Indeed, rows of shelves appeared, all labeled with different prices. Items ranged from a few thousand immortal coins to tens of thousands.

Immortal coins? What the hell were they?

There was no time to contemplate, as Taibai Jinxing's voice resumed.

Taibai Jinxing: The second button is the storage bag. Items acquired through trading will appear in your storage bag. You can retrieve any item from there simply by willing it with your thoughts.

Taibai Jinxing: The third button is for red envelopes. All you immortals can send lucky red envelopes in the group. The amount you grab is entirely dependent on chance. Furthermore, you can add each other as friends. The operation interfaces for friends and groups are the same. To acclimate all of you to the use of red envelopes, I will start by sending out a lucky red envelope.

The next second, a notification tone rang out, and a huge red envelope popped up out of nowhere.

On reflex, Lin Xiaoyao swiftly clicked it.

Done!

However, when the red envelope was opened, Lin Xiaoyao was left dumbfounded.

Vajra Bolus: A medicinal pill created by Laozi's alchemical apprentice for practice. Once a mortal consumes it, their strength and speed will drastically increase, with effects lasting for twenty-four hours. The effect on immortals, though, is minuscule.

Damn, what the heck is this?

Lin Xiaoyao hurriedly opened the red envelope to see what others had grabbed.

But the sight left him shocked. What in the world is all of this?

Yang Jian turned out to be the luckiest one, grabbing a chunk of Beihai Xuan Iron. Lin Xaoyao instinctively clicked on it and information about Beihai Xuan Iron appeared right below.

Beihai Xuan Iron: A type of black iron found at the bottom of the North Sea, ideal for crafting ice attribute artifacts.

Following that, Nezha grabbed one of the Pan Tao.

Pan Tao: One of the five great celestial fruits.

Then, Erlangshen's hound managed to grab a piece of dragon meat, and the Thunder God snagged five thousand magical coins.

Looking at the chaotic WeChat names and the indiscriminate red envelopes, Lin Xiaoyao was stupefied. Soon after, an inconceivable thought crossed his mind.

Could this actually be a group of immortals?

Full of puzzlement, Lin Xiaoyao followed what Taishang Laojun said, opened the storage bag, and saw a green pill lying inside the bag. He thought silently about taking it out, and the next second, a fingernail-sized, round green pill suddenly appeared in his palm.

It's actually real!

Lin Xiaoyao forcibly suppressed the astonishment in his heart. If this pill is as miraculous as the description, then his mother's high medical bills would be settled.

Lin Xiaoyao looked determined. For his mother's medical expenses, he did not hesitate to swallow the green pill in his hand.

As soon as the green pill entered his mouth, it turned into a stream of energy flowing through his bones and meridians, moving towards his limbs.

In an instant, Lin Xiaoyao felt as if his body was filled with explosive power.

"Boom!"

Lin Xiaoyao punched the wall next to him, and the wall was punched into a fist-shaped hollow, and countless cracks spread out from the fist, like a spider web.

"Haha..."

Clenching his fist, Lin Xiaoyao laughed to the sky, and the depression in his heart vanished.

The money for his mother's surgery has a solution now!