My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 533 Exposed
In front of the City God Temple on Qiluo Mountain, Luandu County.

"Luandu County has been peaceful lately, but no Qi-cultivating demons have appeared. Why are you here again..." Li Buxian looked at Yuan Dong and his two fellow disciples with a puzzled expression.

“It’s Jiangyang County next door.” Yuan Dong smiled bitterly: “There was a Qi Refining Market that was destroyed by the Lock Dragon Academy before, but I didn’t expect it to come back to life.”

“That place is hidden deep in the Nanlin Mountains, in a secluded location, and has been operating for some time.”

"If it weren't for the fact that the Yiyang Prefecture City captured a few sorcerers heading to Dongling, they would still be undiscovered."

"So bold?" Li Buxian asked in surprise.

"They're so bold. I thought they'd cleaned things up, but no sooner had the Lock Dragon Academy left than the market was rebuilt by them." Yuan Dong shook his head and sighed.

"I left in a hurry last time, I wonder if that person showed up?" Yuan Dong asked.

"No, not at all." Li Buxian shook his head.

"What a pity," Yuan Dong said, somewhat disappointed.

The Great Qian Dynasty is too vast, and the Lock Dragon Academy has always been short-handed. He sincerely hopes to guide a few geniuses to join and strengthen the Lock Dragon Academy.

“Elder Li, the evil Taoist priests in Jiangyang County this time seem to be quite unusual. I wonder if you could lend a hand?” Yuan Dong asked with a chuckle.

Li Buxian chuckled and shook his head: "So that's why you came here, you wanted to call for reinforcements. But as you know, the City God Temple is the foundation of our Great Qian Dynasty, and I cannot leave Luandu County without permission."

Yuan Dong was not annoyed but rather pleased: "You certainly cannot leave, but what if a sorcerer breaks into Luandu County?"

"Then I will naturally step in to stop it."

"Haha! Thank you so much, Elder Li!" Yuan Dong was overjoyed.

……

Under the entrance corridor of the Divine Statue Cave, Chen Mu sat diagonally at a square table, his left foot resting on a chair.

He was gnawing on a leg bone, crunching away, while watching the images on the water screen in front of the door.

"The market town in Jiangyang County, is that the place Sun Ke frequents?"

"We were found out after all."

The Great Qian Dynasty was hostile to Qi Refiners. The Locked Dragon Academy searched the entire land, arresting Qi Refiners everywhere. Small sects and factions were all destroyed, and gathering places such as markets were cleared out and scattered.

When he first heard about Pingfufang in Jiangyang County, he felt that this market would be discovered by Suolongyuan sooner or later, but he didn't expect that day to come so soon.

"I really hope that market can stay open for a while longer so I can sell more Tongxi Baizhang Pills and save up enough white jade money to condense my orifices."

"What a pity." Chen Mu snapped the leg bone in his hand and sighed regretfully as he sucked on the hot marrow.

……

Several days later, in the mountainous area bordering Luandu County and Jiangyang County.

"Sixty pills of Tongxi Baizhang Dan can sell for more than 1,200 white jade coins. Are these pills so popular?" Chen Mu looked at the box of white jade coins in front of him in surprise.

“The environment in Daqian was harsh, so everyone was fleeing, either to the east or to the south.”

"But recently, Southern Shu was just conquered, and the Lock Dragon Academy is cutting down mountains and dilapidating temples to capture Qi cultivators. It's too chaotic. On the contrary, the Ten Thousand Mountains of the Eastern Ridge are high and densely forested, making them suitable for refuge and the first choice."

"But there are many poisonous insects and miasma there. Those who are determined to venture into Dongling will usually buy a pill of Tongxi Baizhang Dan in advance," Sun Ke explained with a wry smile.

This reason was originally a lie he made up on the spot, mainly because he wanted to send money to Chen Mu in the name of Bai Zhang Dan.

Unexpectedly, the lie came true, and the Hundred Miasma Pill became very popular. The pill, which originally cost ten pieces of white jade, was still selling well even after he raised the price to fifteen pieces of white jade.

The Ten Thousand Mountains of Dongling?

Chen Mu raised an eyebrow.

He knew that the ferry was secretly built in the lower courtyard of Ganhe in Dongling, with the plan to go to Haizhou for refuge along the Tongtian River.

If I ever leave the idol, I might have to go there myself to take a look.

“There’s another point. Some people say that the Hundred Miasma Pill comes from the Pill Treasure Pavilion of Chicken Cage Dao and was specially refined for the poisonous miasma of the Eastern Ridge, so…” Sun Ke said cautiously, looking at Chen Mu.

"Someone actually knows about Tongxi Baizhang Dan? And even paid for it?" Chen Mu raised an eyebrow.

Tsk!
I never expected that after leaving Chicken Cage Path for so many years, I would still be able to enjoy the benefits of being a Chicken Cage Path disciple.
As expected of the Seven Circuits of Yunzhou, they have dominated Yunzhou for hundreds of years. Even after mysteriously disappearing for several years, there are still people who claim responsibility.

"Is this really a secret pill from the Chicken Cage Sect?" Sun Ke couldn't help but widen his eyes. "It's said that only a few upper-class disciples of the Chicken Cage Sect's Pill Treasure Pavilion know how to refine this pill. Could it be that you..."

Chen Mu slightly raised his chin, his expression calm: "That's right, I am..."

"Could it be that you robbed and murdered some Qi cultivator of the Chicken Cage Path, stealing their inheritance and resources?!"

"Sir, what excellent skills you have!" Sun Ke exclaimed in amazement.

What kind of thought process do you have? How did you end up talking about murder and robbery?
"Can't I myself come from Jilong Mountain?" Chen Mu asked with a dark face.

Originating from Jilong Mountain?
Ah!
Chicken Cage Sect is a legitimate sect of Xuanmen. What respectable disciple would use such evil methods as planting Gu poison? He immediately realized that this was just a case of using someone else's name to make a big fuss and refusing to admit it.

Sun Ke immediately nodded repeatedly, his face full of praise: "Yes, yes, you have never robbed or killed any disciples of the Chicken Cage Sect. You are the direct descendant of the Pill Treasure Pavilion!"

Nima!

Why is it that nobody believes me when I tell the truth?!

Seeing the admiring expression on the other person's face, Chen Mu rolled his eyes in exasperation.

Forget it, whatever.

He then brought up the Lock Dragon Academy: "Is the market you frequent located in the Southern Forest Mountains?"

How did this sorcerer know? Did he discover his plan to set up a market?
Sun Ke's face tightened.

"The Dragon Locking Academy has already discovered that stronghold. Halt the pill sales for a while; don't get caught up in it."

Sun Ke's expression immediately turned stern.

If Pingfufang can't stay open, how will I make money from the white jade?

His face turned grim.

Chen Mu noticed Sun Ke's expression and assumed he was worried about his safety. After thinking for a moment, he said, "If you encounter danger, you can come to Luandu County. As long as you enter Luandu County, I will be able to sense your presence. As long as the situation is not too dangerous, I can always get you out of danger."

Sun Ke is just a nobody among the wild cultivators. Even if he is caught in the crossfire of the Dragon Locking Academy and is being hunted down, how powerful can the people who come to kill him be?
With his Yin Wind Escape technique fully mastered and the Yellow Springs Crossing Shrinking and Teleportation abilities, he could easily help Sun Ke escape danger with just a little effort.

This guy helped him earn a lot of jade money, so he couldn't just stand by and do nothing. He didn't want to change the middleman for the time being.

Upon hearing this, Sun Ke's eyes immediately lit up.

Look, all the money I've been sending out lately is coming in handy!
This guy dares to ambush and kill even the direct disciples of the Chicken Cage Sect. Last time, that black-skinned dog from the Locked Dragon Academy was scared away after just one move, which shows how cunning Gongsun is.

With such a trump card, Pingfufang doesn't seem to need to disband so quickly.

A glint of light flashed in Sun Ke's eyes.

……

As the sun rises and the moon sets, time flows slowly by.

Despite the frequent drizzle that often blankets Luandu County, the weather is getting increasingly hot.

The Divine Image Cave, beneath the gate tower.

The pitch-black Hunyuan Furnace sank into the center of the square table, revealing large chunks of bright red, glistening braised pork inside, a sight that made one's mouth water.

The empty space around the stove was also filled with fresh food, fish balls, sliced ​​meat, pies and other dishes.

Chen Mu popped a fried burdock bead into his mouth, chewing as he checked the experience on the gray wall.

Yellow Springs General Outline: 9914/10000/Ninth Rank;

Giant Spirit God: 1296/10000/Tier 6;

Nine Cups Arithmetic: 8664/10000/Second Rank;

Lingbao Cardinal Chapter: 8160/10000/Fourth Order;

"I'm almost at the perfect stage of Qi Condensation." Chen Mu couldn't help but smile.

Over the past ten years, he has traveled through the Chicken Cage Path and spent far too much time studying the Yellow Springs General Principles. Now that perfection is near, he is in high spirits.

"The Giant Spirit Mystic Technique has also entered a new stage. It's a pity that it's not easy to use here, otherwise I would definitely want to try what it's like to have a five-fold power amplification."

"Nine Cups Calculation Sutra... Hmm, let's not mention this insane secret method."

"On the contrary, I still need to continue practicing the Lingbao Cardinal Chapter." Chen Mu squinted and looked up at the threshold.

Countless unseen forces extended out from the Divine Image Cave, some covering the sky, others penetrating the ground, truly like a net covering the entire Luandu County.

"If I can figure out this restriction, it might help me escape the Divine Statue Cave."

After a moment of distraction, Chen Mu stopped thinking about it, opened the water curtain in front of the door, found the singing channel in the brothel, and listened while swaying his head to the music, enjoying the food on the table.

But soon, Chen Mu's attention was drawn to the scene of Yuan Dong and the temple keeper Li Buxian talking in the corner of the water curtain.

Pingfufang hasn't been destroyed yet?
Chen Mu raised an eyebrow.

The owner of Pingfufang, the Old Monster of Ventilation, would hold a gathering and then move to a different location, constantly moving and fleeing between the three counties surrounding Luandu County.

Amazing!
Master Yunlong? This person is the mastermind behind Pingfufang, the powerful backer.
It's no small feat to be able to hold off the Dragon Locking Clan for so long!
Chen Mu ate the braised pork with a cheerful smile, offering his comments with a relaxed expression.

But Master Yunlong? That name seems familiar.

Forget it, these big shots' affairs are definitely none of my business. Let's eat!
(End of this chapter)