My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 493 Misunderstanding
The East Garden of the City Lord's Mansion in Feng'an City, by the long wooden corridor in front of the gate.

Lü Liang leaned against a low table beside him, sitting casually on a cushion, sipping tea while staring at the storybook in his hand.

Lu Shisan sat opposite him with a solemn expression: "Young Master, we've tried everything, whether it's voluntary or involuntary, we can't reveal any information about the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed to outsiders."

"It seems like a seed has been planted in my heart, and I instinctively don't want anyone to know any information that is detrimental to that person."

"This person's supernatural abilities are truly quite strange."

Lü Liang remained calm, as if he had expected this. He filled the teacup in front of Lü Shisan with tea and then asked, "Uncle Shisan, have you observed the starry sky brought by the spirit seed?"

"I haven't tested that yet. I only know that each star represents a secret technique. Has Young Master made any discovery?" Lu Shisan shook his head. He had been trying to send messages out these past few days and hadn't been thinking about this.

Moreover, he felt that the other party's supernatural abilities were strange and he was wary of the pitch-black sky that appeared in his consciousness, so he did not investigate it carefully.

“At first I thought it was just bait.” Lü Liang toyed with the jade-white teacup, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: “But perhaps I was paying too much attention, because I actually got some inspiration from those stars.”

"Using real ingredients as bait? You're really aiming for something big!" Lu Shisan's expression turned solemn.

"But the bait is too tempting. Even if we know it's a trap, we have no choice but to walk into it," Lü Liang sighed softly.

"Although there are a few secret techniques that can indeed be considered secret, our family doesn't lack them, so why..." Lu Shisan asked, puzzled.

The entire city of Feng'an belongs to the Lü family. Although scriptures like the Pingxin Sutra and the Three Paths Mantra are rarely seen outside the city, it is not difficult for members of the Lü family to learn them if they want to.

“It’s the Jade Gate Curse.” Lü Liang said solemnly, “I suspect it’s very likely a ritual incantation from the Gates of Hell.”

"It's actually related to the Gates of Hell?!" Lu Shisan was shocked.

Lü Liang couldn't help but sigh: "The Gate of Hell is related to my father's path in life, and he has been secretly imitating it for a long time."

"However, due to a lack of key techniques, they have been unable to succeed, and each attempt has resulted in the loss of a large number of elite Yin soldiers."

"In that case, even if the bait is poisoned, we have no choice but to eat it," Lü Liang said with a wry smile.

"Could this be a conspiracy by that person in Qingyang City?" Lu Shisan asked worriedly.

"No," Lü Liang shook his head firmly. "If that old stubborn man knew about this person's supernatural abilities, how could he not use them?"

"Unlike now, where people are lenient and indulgent on the surface, but secretly they are very vigilant and constantly engage in power struggles."

Lu Shisan also realized what was happening and nodded in agreement.

"Should I go and invite that person over?" Lu Shisan asked.

"I'm afraid we'll have to go there ourselves," Lü Liang shook his head.

He really didn't want to see that person, but the Jade Gate Curse was like a carrot dangling in front of a donkey, forcing him to submit.

"What was he doing yesterday?" Lü Liang asked casually.

"Drinking tea, strolling around, going to the night market," Lu Shisan summarized, recalling the intelligence in his hand.

Lü Liang curled his lip: "You're living such a leisurely life, you even have the mind to go out late at night?"

What about the day before yesterday?

"Uh... have tea, go shopping, go to a night market..."

"Going to Nightfall every day? Isn't he afraid of being drained dry by those female ghosts?" Lü Liang glared at him, annoyed. "Those are all ruthless people who cultivate the 'Rakshasa Heavenly Maiden's Wonderful Technique'!"

Lu Shisan recalled the intelligence, and his expression became strange: "Every time he went, he would just order a pot of tea, watch the dance and music, and then leave."

"The people below also said that because he doesn't send flower baskets or give tips, he's already being targeted by the madam."

"They even specially arranged for strongmen to block people, and wouldn't let them in unless they paid three times the entrance fee."

Lü Liang: "..."

This...this guy is ruthless!
"And before that, didn't he do anything else?"

"Oh, it seems he also went to Chang Le Lou to secretly learn the master chef's cooking skills. As for the rest of the time..." Lu Shisan's lips moved, and he looked at Lu Liang with a complicated expression.

"Drinking tea, shopping, or going to a night market?"

"Fuck!"

Lü Liang's face turned ashen.

……

at dusk.

Ningyunfang, second floor of Changlelou, by the window facing the street.

Chen Mu cracked sunflower seeds, listening to the rhythmic storytelling downstairs, but his eyes were fixed on the female ghost performing a shamanistic ritual across the night across the street.

"No wonder she's a female ghost who crawled out of the River of Oblivion, her dance is... so white!"

"I wonder who designed this dress, it looks...really huge!"

"You go to Nightfall every day, haven't you had enough yet?" Lu Liang across from him said speechlessly.

"I'm appreciating art!" Chen Mu declared confidently.

"Then at least give these artists some jade dewdrops as a reward, right? Now you can't even get in the door, which is really affecting your enjoyment of art," Lü Liang said sarcastically to Chen Mu.

"Who said I can't get in?" Chen Mu smiled smugly. "It's just a matter of changing my face, it's very simple."

As he spoke, he activated his shapeshifting technique, and the muscles in his face changed, instantly transforming him from a thin, fair-skinned young man into a fair-skinned young man with a face full of fat.

Lü Liang: "..."

Is it really worth it for just a few dewdrops?

"I was going to give it to you, but that madam looked down on people, spoke sarcastically, and even blocked people at the door!" Chen Mu said indignantly. "Hey! I'm not giving it to you!" Should I praise you for your spirit?
Tsk!
"But then I discovered that getting something for free is actually more fun!" Chen Mu chuckled.

Lü Liang: "..."

Okay, you’re awesome!
"Tell me, how come you, the young city lord of Feng'an City, have time to come and find a nobody like me?" Chen Mu popped a fried burdock bead into his mouth and asked with a curious look.

He never expected that his act of robbing a road antagonist would lead to the capture of the young lord of Feng'an City.

Ok?
Something is wrong!
Could it be that fat bandit Lu Tong did this on purpose? This caravan was chosen by that fat guy; is he deliberately trying to make me provoke a big shot?

Mist grass!

That fatso is incredibly cunning!
While Chen Mu was cursing in his heart, Lü Liang was also internally complaining.

Why didn't you know I came here?
The acting was so convincing.

If you hadn't used those secret techniques as bait, why would I have come to your door?
Lü Liang inwardly scoffed, but his outward expression remained exceptionally sincere: "Those who are skilled come first. I would like to ask you for guidance on the key methods of the Jade Gate Mantra."

The Jade Gate Curse?
Chen Mu was slightly taken aback, then couldn't help but glare: "So it was you, that bastard who's been triggering the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed all the time lately!"

Not long after he arrived in Feng'an City, the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed was frequently disturbed by others.

The other party was particularly fond of the Jade Gate Mantra, but never sent a request. Each time, he would just tease them for a bit and then leave, so he couldn't pass on the secret technique to them.

It was like someone was knocking on the door, once every ten minutes, and then leaving without giving Chen Mu a chance to open it, which almost drove him crazy.

Thank goodness he has the ability to block, otherwise this guy would definitely have driven him crazy.

Lu Liang remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was startled.

I touched the stars in my mind, and this guy could sense it?
Was my visit today something they expected?
Lü Liang instantly felt a sense of dread, as if his actions were being controlled by someone else.

"What are your requirements?" He tried to suppress his turbulent emotions and asked with a humble expression.

"It's nothing, just find me some information about City God temples and living gods." Chen Mu waved his hand dismissively.

The Jade Gate Curse is precious, but he had already distributed it extensively in the Netherworld Demon Heaven. Since they were all his pawns anyway, and all would be collected by the Spirit Seed after his death, he truly didn't care about having one more or one less.

"No other requirements?" Lü Liang frowned.

Can some nearly universally known, worthless information be exchanged for a ritualistic incantation performed at the gates of hell?

He doesn't believe it!
This person must have ulterior motives!
"Other requirements? There is one." Chen Mu chuckled.

coming!

Lü Liang's heart tightened.

"Could you please help me find some secret techniques?"

"The greater the power, the better. Ideally, it should be both offensive and defensive, and a secret technique that allows for fast movement would be even better."

"Sigh, this world is too dangerous. It's better to learn some secret techniques to protect yourself."

With the Yellow Springs Guide fully completed, the Heavenly Demon True Form no longer possessed any skills for gaining experience. He had previously intended to find some secret techniques through Lü Liang, but unexpectedly, this guy delivered himself right to his doorstep.

What a coincidence...

Just a few secret techniques, and that's it?
While a suitable secret technique might indeed be valuable, it pales in comparison to the Ghost Gate Spell...

Lü Liang frowned.

"Don't worry, once I've mastered it, it's the same as having it. I'll definitely pass it on to you later, so you won't lose out." Chen Mu thought the other party was reluctant to part with the secret technique, so he decided to demonstrate the power of the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed to him.

"Come, touch that star as usual."

Lü Liang instinctively did as Chen Mu instructed. He was immediately alarmed; how could he have listened to such nonsense? What if Chen Mu wanted to harm him?!

Before he could think further, countless silver threads suddenly appeared in front of Chen Mu, then disappeared into the void, and his mind was filled with countless insights.

In that instant, the complete ritual for refining and consecrating at the Gates of Hell appeared in his mind!
This is a secret technique that the Lord of Qingyang City is guarding against and will never allow his generals to obtain!
Are they just giving these away like cabbages?!

"See? I'm very generous. Don't forget to find me some powerful techniques." Chen Mu patted Lü Liang on the shoulder and leisurely left Chang Le Tower.

It took Lü Liang a long while to recover from his complex thoughts.

He remained expressionless, showing no joy whatsoever from the experience of practicing the technique at the gates of hell.

With the Gate of Hell, Feng'an City can travel to the Outer Heavens on its own. As long as enough spiritual energy is plundered, the Yin spirits within the city can cultivate rapidly.

His father, who had been stuck in the Divine Embryo Realm for many years, could very well take this opportunity to advance to the Yin God Realm, break free from the control of Qingyang City, and completely dominate the area surrounding Feng'an City.

This secret technique was just handed over to me so easily?
Is there some scheme involved that I haven't considered?
He looked out the window at the street and saw the man who was so stingy even when he went to the brothel. He felt as if there was some kind of terrifying evil hidden in the shadow behind the man. After thinking about it for a moment, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

……

Completely unaware that he had become a mastermind, Chen Mu changed his demeanor, leisurely humming a tune, and easily slipped into the stillness of the night.

He was sitting near the stage on the first floor, waiting for the fat and strong madam to come over, when he deliberately reverted to the indifferent face of Mo Wuzhou from Chicken Coop Road.

This was his usual face when he frequented the nightclubs, and it was also the face that the madam would specifically target.

Seeing the other person looking over, he adjusted his position to make sure the dim light of the soul-guiding lamp above his head illuminated his face as clearly as possible.

Then he got to see the other person's furious, furious face with his thick eyebrows raised.

Chen Mu immediately smiled.

Are you trying to block me out the door?
Ah!
Unless you shut down and stop operating!
Chen Mu chuckled as he finished the tea in the pot, then had two more pots refilled for free. Only then, under the glare of the fat madam, did he leisurely walk into the night and disappear from sight.

(End of this chapter)