My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 110 Surprise
Changrui Wharf on the banks of the Jinshui River.

Beside the magnificent ship, dozens of 50-meter-long ships were moored in rows.

Led by a huge multi-story ship, they left the dock in an orderly manner and slowly headed north along the river.

The lead ship is over 100 meters long, with five large bladed ships, each five or six meters in diameter, on each side.

At this moment, the giant ship rotated steadily and rapidly, and the heavy dragon boat immediately broke through the waves.

Chen Mu stood on the second floor of the Yuelai Restaurant by the river, looking at the large ship with a sigh.

"I've learned a lot."

He had never seen such a large ship in his previous life.

Moreover, judging from the discussions inside the restaurant, that huge water-powered wooden wheel was entirely driven by manpower!
"The Body Refinement Technique is truly amazing," Chen Mu couldn't help but complain.

Such a huge ship, propelled entirely by martial arts practitioners, and yet it runs quite fast!

Chen Mu couldn't help but think of Lin Que, the hall master who had been dead for a long time. He was a skilled boatman, able to row a small wooden boat at the speed of a motorboat.

"I'll go... I think I can do it too."

Chen Mu glanced at the large ship that was gradually disappearing into the distance, then turned and left.

"I wonder if I'll ever see Old Man Ge again," Chen Mu sighed.

What a great seller!

It's a pity I have to go north with the Jinghong Gang to fight evil spirits. It's a life-or-death situation.

……

Anding Gate, South City of Nanyang Prefecture.

A caravan of several hundred men rode out of the city.

These men were all dressed in black leather armor, with long swords hanging from their horses and short swords at their waists. Their faces were expressionless and filled with a chilling aura.

They are clearly well-trained elite soldiers.

Pedestrians at the city gate quickly hid on both sides of the road, not daring to bump into anything.

"How many batches have we had? The Tangshan troops stationed in the city are constantly being recalled to their camps. Could it be that war is about to break out?"

"No, I heard they're going to the north to suppress bandits and prevent the rebel army from invading from the south."

"Fortunately, the Tangshan army provided protection. I heard that there was great chaos in the north, and nine out of ten houses were empty."

Chen Mu hid in the crowd, watching hundreds of riders disappear into the distance, kicking up clouds of dust.

"Suppressing bandits? No, this is probably also about training troops against ghostly monsters."

"Why not just enjoy a good life? Why go looking for trouble with those things?"

"Is what you're looking for really that valuable?" Chen Mu frowned, now genuinely curious.

"Fine, you guys go ahead and have fun, I'll just stay home."

Anyway, he has the skill proficiency cheat in hand. Sooner or later, he'll be able to hone his strength. Then, with the Armor Soul, he can roam wherever he wants.

……

February 19th, 649th year of the Great Liang Dynasty.

Shanglinfang, Chen Residence.

Chen Mu's muscles swelled up again, especially his forearms and arms.

At the moment of eruption, it was almost as thick as a cantaloupe.

Chen Mu stood calmly in the middle of the courtyard, maintaining the breathing technique of the Black Tiger Form Refining Technique.

Fifteen minutes later, Chen Mu's body returned to its lean and muscular state.

He underwent his fourth bone marrow transplant.

"It seems a bit faster."

He spent twenty days practicing the White Ape Form Refinement Technique, putting in all his effort to complete the Marrow Transformation.

While practicing the Black Tiger Form Refining Technique, he also kept an eye on Old Man Ge and went out to watch the Jinghong Gang set off. As a result, he completed the Marrow Transformation in just nineteen days.

"I can't fold it into a nail anymore," Chen Mu said regretfully.

The more body-shaping techniques he practiced, the more comprehensive his physical transformation became, allowing him to cultivate faster in the future. But it also shattered his dream of becoming a monster muscleman.

……

In the evening, at the dinner table, Chen Mu, thinking about the recent commotion in Nanyang, finally couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "What exactly are the Jinghong Gang and the Tangshan Army looking for?"

"It's useless to you." Jie Jia ate slowly, without even glancing at Chen Mu.

"I'm afraid I'll be affected by their reckless provocation of evil spirits," Chen Mu said worriedly.

"You've got some nerve," Jie Jia said, glancing at Chen Mu.

"I understand, I understand." Chen Mu smiled and casually handed over the ten taels of silver that he had prepared beforehand.

"The Thousand Machine Order".

"The thing is in the den of evil spirits?" Chen Mu was quite surprised: "They really are a bunch of people who are not afraid of death."

“You’ll still have to look for me a hundred years from now,” Jie Jia said calmly.

"What do you mean?" Chen Mu was taken aback.

"Ten years to refine the form, a hundred years to nurture the soul, open the Heavenly Gate, and attain immortality." Jie Jia said calmly, "After the Soul of Armor, the so-called opening of the Heavenly Gate requires the Thousand Machine Token."

"Isn't there any other way?" Chen Mu was starting to have a headache. Let him break into the evil spirits' lair? What a joke.

“You can rob someone else, or you can find someone with the Daoist spirit,” Jie Jia said, glancing at Chen Mu.

"Taoist talent is rare; such a person is far more precious than the Thousand Machine Token."

Chen Mu suddenly had a thought: "Young Daoist Chengming, does he truly possess the bearing of a Daoist?"

No wonder Cheng Yi was so nervous and obvious. Feelings are like a mobile magic spell.

"So, the reason Cheng Yi barged into Chunfeng Pavilion that night was because Si Kou Yu stole Cheng Ming? And I just happened to be the scapegoat?"

"Well done, Chengming!" Chen Mu chuckled, "It wasn't for nothing that I sent you so many delicious things."

……

"I want to buy an Ancestral Talisman." Chen Mu had been thinking about this for several days.

He currently knows of three ways to deal with ghosts.

Magical artifacts, armor, and special techniques.

He only has the Five Ghosts Bag, and it's uncertain how effective it will be.

Zu Mingfu's message came from Kuituo. This guy really did encounter a ghost, and survived thanks to the talisman.

During a casual chat over dinner with Kui Tuo, the guy spoke ambiguously, only focusing on how terrifying the evil spirits were, so Chen Mu wasn't interested in asking any questions at the time.

It was only during this intelligence gathering at Chunfeng Tower that they unexpectedly learned of Zu Mingfu's existence.

“Three thousand five hundred taels per sheet.” Jie Jia raised his eyelids slightly and said calmly.

Chen Mu: “…”

This damn money-grubber is raising the price again! I only spent three thousand taels to buy one of these.

Chen Mu remained calm, looking at Jie Jia with suspicion: "So expensive? But my friend bought it for only two thousand eight hundred taels." Jie Jia glanced at Chen Mu expressionlessly, then quickly and decisively said: "Deal!"

Now it was Chen Mu's turn to be dumbfounded.

Was the price too high?
Krishna has misled me!
Either Kritu was also scammed, or that dark-faced, bearded man was trying to scam others.

"Here you go!" Chen Mu pulled out the silver with a pained expression.

The province is the province, the flowers are the flowers.

I have to buy any item that can ward off evil spirits, no matter how expensive it is!
……

Most of the Jinghong Gang's forces headed north, while the entire Tangshan Camp set off.

The entire city of Nanyang suddenly became deserted.

On the streets, the arrogant江湖豪客 (jianghu heroes) had vanished. The thugs and petty criminals, on the other hand, were now trembling with fear.

Their presence could be seen everywhere, from Fanlou and Hongchuan to Nanshi and Beishi.

At night, the bright moon hangs high.

White smoke drifted across the surface of the Luohe River.

A group of thugs gathered at a secluded pier, shouting and chatting animatedly.

A tall, thin thug, who was leading the group, said smugly, "That old Li who sells wontons actually tried to intimidate me with the Jinghong Gang."

"Doesn't he know that a local official is more powerful than a distant one?"

"The Jinghong Gang has all gone to Taobao in the north, they don't have time to deal with these commoners."

"I broke his leg with one kick."

"Then the old man obediently paid the money."

"He thought that was the end of it, haha... I'm going to eat him for the rest of my life!"

"Brother is wise!"

"Brother, you have some impressive skills."

The leader of the thugs looked smug.

"I heard Old Li has a beautiful daughter?" A short, fat thug next to him asked, his small eyes darting around.

"Heh heh, why do you think I'm causing trouble for Old Li?" The leader of the thugs raised an eyebrow.

The thugs immediately burst into unrestrained laughter.

Just then, a light and melodious song came from the river.

The group couldn't help but look over.

A large, red-painted ship silently broke through the white mist and headed straight for the dock.

The ship was brightly lit, and behind the sheer curtains, dancers wearing only a few pieces of cloth were gracefully dancing to the music.

The dancers came in all shapes and sizes, some petite and delicate, others mature and voluptuous, all exuding allure.

"Mine...all mine!"

The thugs who had been making a ruckus just moments before were now staring blankly at the red boat, muttering to themselves unconsciously.

Their eyes were unfocused, their faces filled with infatuation.

"It's all mine!"

poof...

A group of people jumped into the water like dumplings being dropped into a pot, and swam vigorously toward the red boat.

Before long, the large ship disappeared into the white mist again, leaving only faint yellow lights that appeared and disappeared in the fog.

……

"Is this the Ancestral Ming Talisman?" Chen Mu examined the palm-sized, brown leather talisman paper.

He thought it was a yellow paper talisman, just like the talisman for warding off evil.

“Different powers require different loads,” Jie Jia explained.

"Where can I learn the art of drawing talismans?" Chen Mu asked Jie Jia eagerly.

He's skilled enough; if he could master the art of talisman drawing, with his pockets overflowing with Ancestral Ming Talismans, what would he have to fear from those ghostly spirits!
Jie Jia didn't even look at Chen Mu before turning around and leaving.

Chen Mu was immediately at a loss.

It's still because I'm not good enough. Even if I knew the answer, I couldn't learn it, and even if I did learn it, I probably wouldn't be able to use it.

Jiejia would never let go of a money-making opportunity, no matter how small.

Chen Mu became determined and stayed home, practicing his physical techniques without ever leaving the house.

He hadn't left the house for a whole month. Before he could even fully develop the power of the Black Tiger Form Refinement Technique, an unexpected surprise arrived.

Under the eaves, Chen Mu sat cross-legged in a rocking chair, took off his shoes and socks, and began to scrub his toes.

On the soles of his feet, the original chubby soybean-sized physique had grown to the size of two chubby soybeans.

The power of the Red Falcon Form Training Technique has increased!
Chen Mu couldn't help but look at the gray wall.

Red Falcon Form Training Technique: The Limit;

The information on the entries is still limited, but the scope and impact have truly doubled.

not only that.

Chen Mu took off his shirt, revealing his arms.

That place was originally the location where the White Ape's Body Refining Technique was practiced.

At this moment, the creature, which was originally the size of a quail egg, had grown to a whole size larger!
"The Red Falcon Form Refining Technique enhances the Soul Flowing Power, and it can even enhance other aspects of Soul Power?" Chen Mu's eyes immediately lit up.

With a thought, several divine intentions appeared in his mind.

The previously vague intentions of the Red Falcon God have become somewhat clearer.

Before, it was like looking through frosted glass; now it's like looking through a layer of fog. Finally, we can see some dazzling light.

"I thought I would comprehend a secret technique, but I didn't expect it to multiply my courage!"

He never gave up practicing the Form Technique on the Red Falcon. He would practice it whenever he had a spare moment.

The result was a big surprise for him.

"Not only does it strengthen itself, but it also enhances other wandering spirits!"

Chen Mu couldn't help but look at the emerald-eyed golden ape spirit that circled around his waist.

If this is upgraded, and with coordinated efforts, wouldn't the area covered by its power increase dramatically?!

"No rush, I can't be impatient!" Chen Mu suppressed his restlessness.

"We need to maximize our profits." Chen Mu couldn't help but look at the two scrolls on the low table.

The Black Tiger Form Refinement Technique, the White Jade Toad Form Refinement Technique, and the Heavenly Serpent Form Refinement Technique—if all three of these techniques are mastered to the point of cultivating a wandering soul.

Then use the power of the Azure-Eyed Golden Ape to amplify it...

Chen Mu's face immediately turned bright red!

(End of this chapter)