My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 300 Mastery
The inn next to Tongtianlou, No. 9, Gengzi District.

Chen Mu slowly opened his eyes.

The talismans containing the five grains within the jade are becoming increasingly complex.

His understanding of the essence of the five grains also increased as his proficiency improved.

The essence of grains is a special substance that is widely present in various types of vegetation.

It contains stable earth spirit energy after a qualitative change.

The cultivator achieves mastery of the Three Transformations of Body and Soul, transforming his physique into that of a monster.

With a strong physique comes high energy expenditure; the saying that one can eat a whole cow in one meal is not an exaggeration.

One hundred kilograms of yellow sprout rice can keep such a big eater from going hungry for a month. This is because it is rich in the essence of grains.

"Similar to the starch in grains from my previous life, but this one has clearly become something beyond the mundane due to the presence of the earth's spiritual energy." Chen Mu realized.

He drew out the gray walls.

Five Grains Talisman: 1233/10000;

"Give it a try?" Chen Mu stared at the proficiency level, eager to give it a shot.

As the five ghosts were shrouded in black smoke, he excitedly pulled out a bag of yellow sprout rice.

Within the jade species.

The Five Elements Qi-Absorbing Talisman is about the size of a soybean, and is shaped like a disc, floating up and down within the magical smoke.

The starlight and silver threads intertwined and swirled in a vortex. At first glance, Chen Mu thought he was seeing a miniature version of the Milky Way from his previous life.

The Five Grains Talisman is roughly spindle-shaped, and its interior is also covered with silver threads and star-like dots.

It is very small, smaller than a sesame seed.

With a thought, Chen Mu sent the spindle-shaped Five Grains Talisman into the center of the starry river, where it was then dragged into the black sphere talisman.

A force of absorption suddenly appeared in front of him.

Chen Mu felt as if he had a vacuum cleaner in his hand.

He immediately directed this strange force at the gray cloth bag in front of him.

hum!
The yellow sprout rice inside the bag immediately vibrated and undulated.

A wisp of white powder tinged with yellow swirled into Chen Mu's palm, instantly coalescing into a ball the size of two fists.

"Is this the essence of the five grains?" Chen Mu frowned slightly.

According to the jade tablets, it should be milky white, not yellowish-white...

"It failed." Chen Mu shook his head.

The Five Grains Talisman is a description of the essence of the five grains; the more detailed the description, the more accurate the absorption of its essence.

The fewer impurities are contained in the extracted essence of grains.

His mastery of the Five Grains Magic Talisman was insufficient, so the essence of the five grains he absorbed was not pure.

Reaching out and parting the gray cloth bag, the once distinct and translucent yellow rice grains had turned into a pile of dark yellow powder.

It's edible, but tasteless and doesn't keep you full.

Dispersing the energy of the Qi-absorbing talisman, Chen Mu placed the yellowish-white powdery ball into a brown wooden box and scratched his head. "This thing could actually be made into a 3.0 version of the Bigu Pill."

After this experience, he no longer harbored any illusions.

"I'll just keep grinding."

……

Tianhe Shuifu, Dingzi District.

Jinxiu Pavilion.

"This is putting me in a difficult position, guest." An elderly man in his fifties with gray hair shook his head and smiled wryly.

"The secret methods for condensing the acupoints are all different. Each family treasures them like precious gems."

"Even if there were any gains, they would be taken away by the Lord of the Palace to replenish the Heavenly River Treasury immediately."

"To be honest, I've been in the Brocade Pavilion for thirty years, and I've only heard about the Condensation Aperture Secret Technique twice, let alone seen it once."

Chen Mu shook his head in disappointment.

He had already overestimated the power of the Condensation Technique.

I didn't expect that I had underestimated it after all.

Just as he was about to leave, a thought suddenly struck him: "Does Lord Tianhe possess a secret method for condensing apertures?"

"Of course!" the old man said proudly. "The Lord's treasury is filled with countless treasures, including not only the Qi Condensation Technique, but also the Dao Foundation Technique."

"Taoji secret method?"

"Correct!"

"Lord Fujun's 'The Eel Transformation Dragon Scripture' is a secret method for establishing one's foundation in Taoism."

"I've heard there's also a 'Heavenly River Water Method,' which most of the Lord's retainers use to solidify their apertures."

"If you have a special skill, and pass the Lord's test to become a retainer of the Water Mansion, you can also learn this secret technique," the old man said to Chen Mu with a hint of enticement.

Retainer?

Chen Mu smiled politely and turned to leave Jinxiu Pavilion.

Becoming a retainer of Lord Tianhe would be quite nice.

But it's a pity.

With control of the Heavenly River Water Palace, its power is immense. Only true geniuses or those with exceptional skills can catch the eye of the Palace Lord.

"It's the same routine as Chicken Coop Road."

They all used the method of "condensing the apertures" to bind many talented people to serve their own side.

"The effectiveness isn't a big deal, but the probationary period will probably be quite long."

It's the same idea as Song Wuji making him refine pills for ten years. Since they already have the path of the Chicken Cage Sect, there's no need to go to the trouble of joining the Heavenly River Water Mansion.

"It's probably going to be difficult to buy the Qi Condensation Technique outside."

In front lies the Chicken Cage Road, and behind it lies the Heavenly River Water Palace.

It is estimated that all seven circuits of Yunzhou follow this practice.

"Unless you happen to encounter a fallen family selling their ancestral property, or someone digging up the cave dwelling of a senior cultivator."

But Chen Mu only thought about this kind of probability-based gambling before forgetting about it.

I don't have that kind of luck.

……

"Seven Embroidery Workshop's new Red Cloud Fairy Robe: warm in winter and cool in summer, dust-proof and clean, and has its own fragrance..."

"Freshly baked fish roe, small in size, you can eat one in one bite, and it tastes delicious..."

"We just arrived at a den of Tushan white foxes. A high-level cultivator who has reached the Qi Condensation stage has appraised them and found that they contain the bloodline of a celestial fox. They have the potential to grow into a powerful demon who has awakened Qi..."

Chen Mu listened to the strange and lively shouts.

I strolled leisurely down the T-shaped street.

The Dingzi District is located in the middle of Tianhe Shuifu, and is the Shuifufang urban area, which is very lively.

With a slight adjustment of direction, he silently dodged a figure that was three meters tall, muscular, with a bulging chest, resembling a small giant.

Chen Mu stared intently ahead, not daring to look away for even a second.

The difference between the other person's delicate face and robust physique was simply too great.

I'm afraid I'll get beaten up if I watch too much.

"I guess he practiced some kind of celestial demon reincarnation technique," Chen Mu exclaimed in amazement.

But the people around him didn't seem to notice anything unusual. At most, they would glance at his chest muscles, clearly used to such strange reminders.

As you walk, a vast complex of pavilions, covering an area the size of a football field, comes into view.

Before you even get close, the melodious tune reaches your ears.

Through the cracks in the doors and windows, one could see alluring figures dancing gracefully.

"Red Sleeves Headquarters?"

"How did we end up here without even realizing it?"

"Could it be that fate has brought us together?"

"Alas, such is fate. What can we do but go and experience it..."

……

In the evening, Chen Mu leisurely left Hongxiufang.

He smacked his lips as he walked.

"The food at headquarters is definitely better than that at the Shibufune branch."

"There are so many girls trying to freeload off me, it's so annoying!" Chen Mu said impatiently as he strode away.

……

The luminous ceiling at the top of the Tianhe Water Mansion seems to be connected to the outside world; although it lacks the sun, moon, and stars, it can still demonstrate day and night.

At this moment, the top is dimly lit, and the streets and alleys are lit up with lights.

Neat three-story wooden buildings line both sides of the wide street.

Various signs hung at the entrance, overwhelming him with their variety. He only knew it was a cluster of shops, but once he walked over, he couldn't remember what they sold.

As he walked, a familiar plaque caught Chen Mu's attention.

"Yu Pin Xuan?"

He immediately went to the door out of curiosity.

I spotted the refined-looking middle-aged man in his forties sitting behind the counter at a glance.

"Guest, it's been a long time." Le Yang'an's face was adorned with his usual gentle smile.

Chen Mu couldn't help but smile.

It’s been a long time indeed.

This person is actually the owner of the Leyang An restaurant, the owner of the Luchuan Yupinxuan.

"What do you need, guest?" Le Yang'an asked gently, just as he had when he first met Chen Mu.

"Ah, there are some things that need to be taken care of." Chen Mu's lips curled up.

……

One month later.

Gengzi District Inn.

Chen Mu sat cross-legged inside the Linglong Dojo.

His right hand was facing a black pottery bowl in front of him.

Photo!
hum!
The pile of yellow sprouted rice grains, which had been piling up, suddenly trembled and tumbled.

A wisp of white powder swirled out of the bowl and quickly gathered into a bead in Chen Mu's palm.

At the same time, the yellow rice in the bowl, as if the powder had been kneaded together, suddenly turned back into a pile of powder without the binder.

Chen Mu flipped his wrist and held it up in front of his eyes.

Looking at the peanut-sized bead floating in her palm, the pure white, flawless bead smiled.

Five Elements Qi Absorption Method: 1593/10000/Second Order;

Five Grains Symbol: Limit;
"It's done!"

(End of this chapter)