My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 566 Mastery
The next day, atop the 100-meter-tall ship, Xu Zhou glared at the mischievous Xu Chang: "Why do you tell everyone everything!"

"I'll say what I want to say, and you can't stop me!" Xu Chang stood on the armchair, hands on her hips, looking stubborn.

Xu Zhou glared at Xu Chang, then turned to look at Chen Mu.

"What kind of bewitching potion did you give him?"

Chen Mu spread his palms, trying not to laugh: "I'm a kind person, and Brother Xu Chang is just as kind. I guess we appreciate each other."

fart!

Xu Zhou couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"It has nothing to do with Brother Gongsun, Old Xu. I'm doing this for your own good. It's wrong to cheat people!" Xu Chang said in a childish voice, hands on his hips.

Chen Mu couldn't help but laugh heartily.

"I scammed people all to support you, didn't I?" Xu Zhou continued to glare at Xu Chang.

"You're lying! You used all the stuff you swindled to buy wine!" Little Xu Chang said angrily, "You can't fool me!"

Well done!

Seeing Xu Zhou's flushed face, Chen Mu couldn't help but applaud in his heart.

"Hmph! I'm not talking to you!" Xu Zhou flicked his sleeves, ignoring his grandson.

He was afraid that if he continued talking, he would get so angry that his lungs would explode.

He turned to look at Chen Mu, coughed lightly, and put on airs, saying, "You..."

"You don't want Yuanxian to know that you tricked him, do you?" Chen Mu said with a smile.

"You're talking nonsense!" Xu Zhou shouted angrily, his newly formed air of authority crumbling instantly.

“I have witnesses,” Chen Mu replied with a smile.

"Yes, I can testify!" Xu Chang nodded seriously and cooperated by promising.

Xu Zhou: "..."

What a waste of money!
"I don't care what grudges you have with Yuan Xian, as long as you teach me the secrets of Yin-Yang magical artifacts," Chen Mu said cheerfully.

"Actually, there's no real secret," Xu Zhou said with a helpless sigh, glaring at his grandson.

"The single-layer Yin-Yang Ghost Pattern will automatically retract and will not be triggered unless actively stimulated."

"But if there are too many layers, they will interfere with each other and disrupt the internal balance of the ghost patterns. If several layers of Yin-Yang ghost patterns conflict with each other, the ghost patterns will become ineffective," Xu Zhou explained.

"The Yin-Yang magical artifact consists of three parts: the carrier, the core of Yin-Yang ghost patterns, and the outer shell of divine power used for isolation and sealing."

"To resolve the conflict of multiple ghost patterns, simply divide the Yin-Yang Ghost Pattern into two parts: the main body and the branches, and hide the branches inside the shell of the Tongyou Divine Power."

"With such a fragmented structure and diminished power, they will not interfere with each other."

"The branch is hidden in the outer shell of the Netherworld Divine Power. Once it is broken, it will automatically merge into the core and recombine into one, without affecting the effectiveness of the Netherworld Ghost Pattern."

"The so-called secret is actually this simple," Xu Zhou said, shrugging. "Go practice it yourself."

Chen Mu suddenly realized.

The Yin-Yang Ghost Mark, once drawn out of the Netherworld, can indeed be held back, but this ultimately has its limits.

If too many layers of ghost patterns are stacked, they will interfere with each other, break the balance, and cause a chain reaction, which will lead to collapse.

If it is incomplete, its power is not full, and it can be easily isolated and sealed with the power of the Netherworld, without rebounding.

It does sound simple, but...

"There must be a method to dividing the Yin-Yang Ghost Pattern, right?" Chen Mu squinted at Xu Zhou.

The Yin-Yang Ghost Pattern is a whole; cutting or separating it arbitrarily will only cause it to collapse.

"Well, there is some truth to that. Why are you in such a hurry? I was just about to tell you." Xu Zhou said calmly.

I believe you!
They just told me to practice on my own.

Chen Mu glanced at Old Man Xu.

This guy is spouting nonsense; he still won't tell the truth even now. He's clearly trying to make me fail again so he can take the opportunity to scam Yuan Xian.

……

Several days later, in Chen Mu's room.

Across from the long desk, Xu Chang sat in a round-backed chair, swinging her legs as she peeled and ate lotus seeds while watching Chen Mu cultivate.

Chen Mu held a plump lotus seed in his hand, continuously pouring wisps of cold, yin energy into it.

A moment later, the cold power disappeared, and Chen Mu held the lotus seed up to his eyes to examine it carefully.

He had layered three layers of Crimson-Eyed Ghost Pattern inside the lotus seed, yet it remained stable as if it were just an ordinary lotus seed.

"There really is a trick to it."

Following Professor Xu Zhou's new method, Chen Mu has been experimenting with it for the past few days, and the lotus seed in his hand is a testament to the results.

With a thought, a gray wall appeared before my eyes.

Tongyou (Crimson-Eyed Ghost Pattern): 6332/10000; "Although it is not yet perfect, with the current understanding of the Crimson-Eyed Ghost Pattern and the tips provided by Xu Zhou, it may be possible to refine the Yin-Yang version of the Water-Avoiding Bead."

Chen Mu took a deep breath and took out the last Water-Avoiding and Wave-Stabilizing Clam Pearl. He cast the Netherworld Connection Incantation, and layers of crimson ghost patterns transformed into a chilling power that drilled into the pearl.

As the number of layers increases, the red veins that were originally present on the pearl become even more vibrant.

Chen Mu practiced this method of constantly communicating with the Netherworld and drawing upon the Crimson-Eyed Ghost Pattern for most of the day.

It wasn't until evening, when the fiery red sunset hung in the sky, that Chen Mu stopped using the Netherworld Connection Technique.

He spread his pale hands, looked at the cold pearls in his palms, and couldn't help but smile.

"It's done."

From the moment he boarded the ship and left Luandu County, he had been pondering the Crimson-Eyed Demon Mark. After more than a month of effort, he finally achieved a good result.

"Mastering the Crimson-Eyed Ghost Pattern Water-Repelling Bead will solve the most crucial step in infiltrating Yun Chong's Lower Courtyard." Chen Musong exclaimed in one breath, then took out a jade dew bead and threw it into his mouth.

As the essence of the pure jade dew spread, the weakness caused by the depletion of qi and blood from using the Tongyou technique gradually dissipated.

"The Dragon-Locking Technique can borrow the power of the Nine Netherworlds, allowing mortals to perform secret arts like Qi cultivators. However, the energy consumption involved is extraordinary," Chen Mu couldn't help but sigh.

He possessed the body of a celestial demon and a powerful physique honed through years of cultivation, yet even after repeatedly using the Netherworld Connection Technique, he still felt a deficiency in both qi and blood.

Dragon-Locking Warriors are ultimately just ordinary mortals, so their energy expenditure will only be greater.

"No wonder they all wear black robes and immerse themselves in incense and spiritual energy all day long," Chen Mu suddenly realized.

"Can I have one?"

Just as I was pondering this, a clear voice rang in my ears.

"Can I have one? It looks delicious." Across the desk, Xu Chang chewed on a lotus seed while staring intently at the jade dewdrop.

"This isn't something an ordinary person can eat," Chen Mu said with a shake of his head and a smile.

Jade Dewdrops are food for Yin Spirits, containing immense essence. He possesses the body of a Heavenly Demon and a powerful physique, allowing him to digest them at will. However, Xu Chang is merely a five- or six-year-old child, so we dare not give him any to eat.

Seeing the other party's disappointment, Chen Mu chuckled, flicked his wrist, and a small plate of sugar-coated and deep-fried burdock beads appeared.

When the burdock pearl absorbs the jade dew, it becomes a jade dew pearl. But before absorbing the jade dew, it is just an ordinary food, similar to nuts and peanuts, with a unique flavor, and can also slightly strengthen the body's foundation.

Watching Xu Chang crunching away like candy, Chen Mu couldn't help but smile: "Eat less, I'll cook you a big meal tonight!"

The little guy helped me a lot in learning the Crimson-Eyed Ghost Mark from Xu Zhou so quickly, so he deserves a good reward.

……

Half a month later.

Chen Mu's room is on the top floor of a 100-meter-long ship.

Chen Mu sat behind his desk, holding a jade tablet in his hand, squinting at the golden runes on it.

These runes are the script of Qi cultivators. Although they only contain a few hundred characters, all the information about the Water-Avoiding Pearl Refining Method is recorded in them.

"First, condense three kinds of essence talismans, and use the Five Elements Qi Absorption Method to refine the essence of the materials. Then condense the shaping talisman, and use the Five Elements Mixed Yuan Method to shape the body of the magic weapon."

"Except for the final step of injecting the water-repelling true meaning talisman, the first two steps are almost exactly like alchemy."

"Even though I have already mastered the Qi Absorption and Primordial Chaos techniques, it's not so simple to fully learn this weapon-refining art. Just condensing five kinds of True Meaning Talismans will take a lot of time," Chen Mu sighed.

“Therefore, mastering the Crimson-Eyed Demon Mark is the best choice,” Yuan Xian said, standing at the door.

Chen Mu turned his head, his expression unfriendly: "But you didn't tell me that after the Dragon Lockers left the Great Qian, it became very difficult for them to perform the Netherworld Connection Technique."

Yuan Xian remained calm: "I had you learn the Crimson-Eyed Demon Mark just in case."

"Actually, with my trusted secret agent Li Moliang around, you don't need to refine the Water-Repelling Pearl yourself at all."

What do you mean?
“Don’t you possess a secret technique called ‘Heavenly Pot’?” Yuan Xian said softly.

"You want me to put Li Moliang into the Thousand Lanterns City Grotto?" Chen Mu raised an eyebrow.

“Not bad.” Yuan Xian nodded.

"In five more days, we will be able to enter Yunmeng Marsh and get close to the Yunmeng Lower Academy."

"At that time, you should implant the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed into Li Moliang and let him hide in the cave and stay by your side. This is the safest way."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mu was immediately tempted.

It was only one attempt that revealed that forging the Water-Repelling Pearl with the Crimson-Eyed Ghost Mark was a difficult task, and impersonating someone else to infiltrate Yun Chong's Lower Courtyard was also quite troublesome.

But if you have that spy with you, things become quite simple.

He could leave Li Moliang to continue as before, giving himself plenty of time to hone his weapon-refining skills. Even if he later went to the Upper Academy of Goose and Sheep Path, as long as he had orthodox weapon-refining techniques, he wouldn't be afraid of being exposed.

Chen Mu narrowed his eyes.

Yuan Xian may be cunning, but he is indeed very thorough in his considerations.

"That's it!"

(End of this chapter)