My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 121 Recruitment
Chen Mu sat on the rooftop, clutching forty-one Ancestral Talismans, anxiously waiting until dawn.

He stared at the inner city all night, but didn't see a single ghost. But the faint, eerie feeling couldn't be faked.

It wasn't until the sun was high in the sky and the midday heat dispelled the chill.

Chen Mu then jumped off the roof.

He paused at the door, then withdrew his hand from the opening.

"hold on."

The entire city of Nanyang was eerily quiet.

For three days in a row, Chen Mu stayed at home, focusing intently on improving his skill level.

His Celestial Serpent Form Refinement Technique has progressed rapidly. His Shape Changing Technique has also broken through to the second level, allowing him to adjust and fix his height, weight, and build.

But this still didn't make Chen Mu happy for long.

No matter how he changes his appearance or height, the ghosts don't recognize faces. They'll bite anyone who's alive.

……

Noon on the fourth day.

A gong sound came from the street.

Chen Mu breathed a sigh of relief. The little paper figure immediately floated up to the top of the wall and saw two soldiers dressed in black.

The other party had a long knife at his waist and a gong in his hand, which he struck once and shouted twice.

The gist is that Shangguan Ji was utterly depraved, inciting evil spirits to wreak havoc in Nanyang Prefecture, leading to the fall of the inner city.

Chao Tianwang of Liangyue Prefecture happened to be passing by and, seeing injustice, drew his sword to help. He drove away Shangguan Ji and saved all the people of the city.

Now King Chao is conscripting soldiers. If one person joins the army, the whole family will receive pay. The resettlement allowance is extremely generous and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Chen Mu listened carefully, and the rest of the conversation was full of praise for Chao Tianwang's martial arts skills and character, while simultaneously belittling Shangguan Ji.

"Is it the same Chao Tianwang who slaughtered the entire Liangyue Prefecture?"

"Shangguan Ji? Ha... This King Chao is probably the one who truly lured the evil spirits into the city." Chen Mu felt a chill in his heart.

"Isn't there an evil-repelling mirror in the city?" Chen Mu asked, puzzled.

"Could Liangyue Mansion have been destroyed like this?" Chen Mu felt a chill run down his spine.

Less than one-tenth of the inner city remained; it had become food for the ghosts. Goosebumps rose all over his body.

"How cruel!"

……

As dusk fell, Chen Mu stood in the shadow of the city wall at Jian'an Gate in the south of the city.

Looking up, the sunset hung on the horizon, as red as blood.

There wasn't a single soldier patrolling the city walls. The city gates were wide open, but no one dared to come out.

The once bustling city gate was now eerily quiet.

Chen Mu looked down from the crenellations of the city wall.

Hundreds of corpses lay scattered within a few hundred meters outside the city.

These dead bodies were desiccated, their faces filled with terror, and they were extremely gruesome.

At this moment, Chen Mu felt a slight warmth rising in his chest from the Zu Ming Talisman, which sent chills down his spine.

"How dare he?!"

The city is sealed off by evil spirits; are they really going to slaughter the entire city?

There's no way to run!
……

"Let's run," Chen Mu suggested to Jie Jia.

Jie Jia glanced at Chen Mu: "Okay."

"Name your price, and we'll leave first thing tomorrow morning!" Chen Mu breathed a sigh of relief.

Since he couldn't break out of the city on his own, he was sure that the armored soldiers would be fine.

"One month later," Jie Jia said calmly.

"You're trying to attract customers again?!" Chen Mu was all too familiar with this tactic.

Even with the situation dire, this old man is still thinking about making money!

Seeing the other party's relaxed demeanor, Chen Mu had no choice but to give up.

Even if the fire were to burn his eyebrows, it would also burn his eyebrows; Jie Jia was not afraid at all.

"I'll compensate you for your losses, and I'll leave tomorrow!" Chen Mu said through gritted teeth.

For the sake of his life, he'd take on debt! He'd taken on mortgage and car loans before in his past life.

"You can't afford to pay for it," Jie Jia said indifferently, glancing at Chen Mu.

Chen Mu: "..." What, you underestimate me?

He confidently persuaded, "You have to trust my core technology. I can replicate many other drugs!"

"Then you have to trust my core technology. I can make just as much money," Jie Jia said calmly.

"What do you mean?" Chen Mu was a little confused.

Jie Jia glanced at Chen Mu's chest but said nothing.

Chen Mu pulled out a stack of Ancestral Talismans from his pocket and immediately froze. Indeed. Right now, there were vengeful spirits surrounding them. Any wealthy person with a bit of money would have to buy at least ten or eight of them for protection.

Two thousand five hundred...it might have already been speculated to three thousand taels!
"Then one month!" Chen Mu said resentfully.

……

Five days later.

Chen Mu and Jie Jia each carried two plates of food and jumped down from the wall.

The courtyard door was wide open, and the interior was scattered with things lying around.

Chen Mu walked into the kitchen and found the stove empty; the newly bought iron pot had been taken away again.

"Why don't you go and serve in the army for a couple of days?" Jie Jia suggested. "It's not a good way to not even eat in peace."

Chen Mu sighed helplessly.

I don't know what this King Chao was thinking. He went door-to-door conscripting men.

They even targeted the area around mealtimes, going wherever there was smoke from cooking fires. They not only sent their own people to catch them, but also offered rewards.

If a neighbor reports you, and it's verified, you'll get paid.

"He's not planning to take all the people in the city with him, is he?" This move is a bit puzzling.

"I'll go ask around," Chen Mu sighed helplessly.

Jie Jia nodded without saying a word.

……

Spring Breeze Pavilion in Fanlou, Nanshi.

Inside the lobby on the first floor, the lights were dim, the aroma of wine filled the air, and laughter echoed throughout.

In Nanyang Prefecture, less than one-tenth of the inner city remained; the dead piled up like mountains.

Several of the people who went to help dispose of the body went crazy with fright.

Another ghostly threat has emerged outside the city. Panic grips the various families, wealthy merchants, and gentry.

However, this has little impact on ordinary people in the outer urban areas.

The evil spirits only wreaked havoc in the inner city; they were almost nonexistent in the outer city.

The lockdown has not been long, and businesses in both the north and south cities are still thriving thanks to their existing inventory.

The entertainment industry, such as Chunfenglou, also flourished.

Chen Mu sat in the corner, while the little paper figure busied itself in the shadows.

The dancer on stage was a dancer named Qiu Ying, with a curvaceous figure, and she and Yu Tao from Taipei City each had their own strengths.

Chen Mu admired the scene while simultaneously gathering information.

Besides wealthy young men, many other people who were never seen before have come here to enjoy themselves.

These people have dark, yellowish, and rough skin; they don't come from privileged backgrounds.

But they were all tall and strong, good material for soldiers.

In the past, they could only watch enviously from the doorway, deterred by the high cost.

Now that he has joined forces with King Chao and received a large sum of money, he immediately came to Chunfeng Tower to enjoy himself.

For three consecutive nights, Chen Mu came to Chunfeng Tower every evening to listen to news.

During the day, he would wander the streets and alleys, asking those who had already applied for jobs.

"Anyone who undergoes the Bone Transformation will become an instructor upon entering."

"Each person will be given two thousand taels of silver as a resettlement allowance."

"Then there are five Dragon Transformation Pills. Alternatively, you can choose one Dragon Transformation Pill plus a Body Refinement Technique."

"If you reach the Marrow Transformation Realm, aside from the restriction of choosing only one Form Refinement Technique, all other benefits will be doubled!"

"Those at the Wandering Soul Realm can even have direct conversations with King Chao, and receive even better treatment."

Chen Mu said to Jie Jia with a look of emotion, "They've really gone all out."

Jie Jia nodded calmly.

"I think their methods are similar to those of the Jinghong Gang's Tangshan Camp."

"They're probably recruiting people to go north to find the Thousand Machine Token."

"His reward isn't easy to accept," Chen Mu said, still undecided.

Just then, the sound of light footsteps came from outside the door.

Jie Jia and Chen Mu exchanged a glance.

"I think I'll stay for a few days," Chen Mu said, then picked up the plate and ran off.

Jie Jia followed closely behind, carrying two plates in each hand as he scaled the wall and fled.

With each leap and bound, the soup didn't even slosh around!

boom!
The wooden gate was kicked open.

"Search!"

(End of this chapter)