My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 602 The Qi of the Loach Dragon
The next morning, Lei Cheng pushed open the door to the secret room.

Looking up, I met a pair of bloodshot eyes in the pitch-black, secret room.

Even Lei Cheng, who was usually calm and collected, was startled and his heart skipped a beat.

Upon recognizing the other person, Lei Cheng finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Mr. Gongsun? What brings you here...?"

"Something's not right with this drum!" Chen Mu rubbed his dry eyes, his expression grave.

After going home last night, he couldn't stop thinking that something was wrong.

They returned to the secret room that very night and began to probe the surroundings by tapping on the brand-new Kui Niu drum inch by inch.

After spending the entire night listening, I finally managed to detect the unusual sound using the method of listening carefully.

“Compared to the original Kui Niu Drum, this drum has a few more features.” He looked solemnly at Lei Cheng.

"Could it be a hidden part of the Kui Niu Law?" Lei Cheng asked tentatively.

"Impossible!" Chen Mu shook his head firmly.

He was not familiar with the Kui Niu magic, but he was proficient in the construction method of the Water-Avoiding Shuttle and knew all the other restrictions on the Water-Avoiding Shuttle.

The Kui Niu Law prohibition is intended to activate these prohibitions.

By working backwards, we can understand the function of each part of the Kui Niu magic seal.

The extra items have nothing to do with the Water-Avoiding Shuttle restriction and cannot be part of the Kui Niu Magic Restriction.

"Moreover, this thing is not some kind of restrictive talisman, but an innate protective aura with a slight life rhythm."

“Most importantly, this isn’t the first time we’ve come across this.” Chen Mu said gravely.

Do you remember those mysterious undercurrents that appeared at the bottom of the Tongtian River?

"That was actually done by human hands?!" Lei Cheng was shocked.

"Nine times out of ten, they are things from the same source." Chen Mu recalled that fleeting, chilling aura, his expression growing increasingly solemn.

"I now even suspect that the big-eyed monster we encountered at the beginning was also related to this energy!"

Lei Cheng was filled with doubt and surprise: "The Kui Niu drum blank was made by someone else, but the final step of injecting the magic restriction was done by the Dao Lord himself."

"If someone tampered with the drum, how could the Daoist Master not know?"

"Qiu Jinwu?" Chen Mu sneered. "How could he not know!"

The first hurdle for Qi cultivators is to combine jade seeds to cultivate spiritual light.

This spiritual light is formed by imitating the innate protective supernatural power of gods and demons.

As cultivation level increases, so does spiritual light. Once the foundation of one's Dao is established, spiritual light will transform into innate protective energy.

It not only protects the body, but also contains a person's unique information. Similar to a dog's scent markings, it resembles a human's physical appearance.

Ordinary people cannot sense it, but for Akihiro, who has cultivated innate qi, he can definitely detect it with just a little observation.

"Could it be that Master Qiu personally took action?" Lei Cheng asked incredulously.

“It’s not him.” Chen Mu shook his head in denial: “Qiu Jinwu’s aura is like thunder, fiery and turbulent. Although this one in front of me is incomplete and weak, he is full of cold and domineering power.”

"But what is certain is that there is a master like Qiu Jinwu who has his eye on the Pingning."

Is it the Great Qian Dragon Locking Academy?

Or are they the other seven circuits of Yunzhou?

Chen Mu shook his head inwardly, took out the Absolute Breath Stone that had previously concealed the Crimson Feather Sword, and handed it to Lei Cheng again.

"What are you..."

"I need to see if this is only targeting the Pingning or the Eyangdao."

"Think of a suitable reason to go and visit other water-avoiding shuttles."

"It can't be too abrupt; it has to be logical and reasonable. No one can be sure whether the person behind it is also lurking in Goose Sheep Path like I am."

“No problem, this is something my third brother can handle.” Lei Cheng immediately nodded in agreement.

He also wanted to figure out what was going on.

"Lei Hong?"

"Correct."

Lei Cheng smiled sheepishly: "Early this morning, he took half of the inner treasury's supplies to visit other water-avoiding shuttles. He wanted to get more materials for me to refine the Qi-Nourishing Pill."

Hey!
Isn't this a coincidence?

……

Late at night, inside the Pingning's water-avoiding shuttle.

The two Lei brothers huddled together in the secret room, their faces full of worry.

Are all the Kui Niu drums infused with hidden energy?

Dao Master Qiu Jinwu knew this clearly, but he didn't tell anyone.

Even the Lei family patriarch, who had been in the Qi Condensation stage for many years and was definitely a high-ranking member of the Goose and Sheep Dao, did not know.

The Lei brothers, Lei Cheng and Lei Hong, exchanged a glance, both feeling a chill run down their spines.

"Could this be a prerequisite for crossing the Dragonfire Path?" Lei Hong whispered.

"Did you obtain the Thousand Machine Sect's 'Commentary on the Fire Path of the Loach Dragon'?" Chen Mu asked Lei Cheng. "Does it contain such information?"

He also hoped that he had misjudged Akigane.

That's a Qi Refining cultivator at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage!

To oppose this kind of person...

hiss!
Unfortunately, things never go the way we want them to.

"No!" Lei Cheng shook his head with a solemn expression.

"Should we wait and see? What if we make a mistake?" Lei Hong was a little flustered.

Chen Mu stared blankly at the Kui Niu drum in front of him: "We can wait, but we can't retain this energy."

"But if it's really useful, wouldn't we be in trouble if we erased it without permission?" Lei Hong's chubby face was full of dilemma.

"You're right," Chen Mu nodded.

Upon hearing this, Lei Hong subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

The revered leader of the Goose and Sheep Sect, whom he had admired for many years, was plotting against his own sect? This sounded unbelievable, and he simply couldn't accept such a possibility.

"Then let's..."

"Then wipe out all the energy within the Kui Niu drums!" Chen Mu lowered his eyelids, his dark pupils remaining completely still.

Now that he has discovered the potential danger, he will not let it go unchecked.

Lei Hong: "..."

Does bad luck mean everyone suffers together?

Acting alone is risky, so why not get everyone involved to go into the water and conduct the experiment?

Playing such a big game?

……

Late at night.

Inside the Wuyun water-avoiding shuttle, the Kui Niu drum floated quietly in mid-air.

Chen Mu transformed into a gentle breeze and quietly approached the Kui Niu Drum.

With a thought, a wisp of black mist with silver threads emerged and then darted into the Kui Niu Drum.

hold head high!
A faint dragon roar resounded, and the Kui Niu drum trembled slightly. The chilling aura concealed by layers of magical runes was instantly devoured by the five dragon avatars. Naturally, only an aura of the same level could counter an innate protective aura.

Although he did not complete the Dao Foundation, he cultivated the Five Dragons Scripture in his Heavenly Demon Body and developed the Five Dragons Dharma Form.

The Five Dragons Dharma Form is formed by imitating the Qi of the Candle Dragon using secret methods. Although it cannot compare to the true innate Qi, it is indeed a protective Qi containing the true meaning of gods and demons.

At this moment, it is easy to devour this cold, stagnant energy that is now powerless and lacks momentum.

……

In the main hall at the front of the temple, Lei Wen, who was meditating with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them.

"Just now, the Kui Niu Drum seemed to be behaving strangely?"

He got up and walked out of the back door of the main hall. Looking at the Kui Niu drum floating quietly in the sky, he couldn't help but laugh: "I'm really obsessed. It seems that I'm not as calm as I thought."

"The Qiulong Fire Path, filled with scorching magma, is indeed more terrifying than the Tongtian River. I still feel a little uneasy."

"The Dao Lord is still here."

"Instead of worrying, I should continue my cultivation. If I can master the Divine Aperture soon, I can even take a bath in lava." Lei Wen thought to himself with a smile, then turned and returned to the main hall.

Just as he turned around, a gentle breeze rose from behind the Kui Niu drum, disappeared straight into the jade disc at the top, and vanished without a trace.

"Such keen perception." Outside the water-avoiding shuttle, Chen Mu stood on the bluish-gray tortoise shell, using his listening ability to inquire about the surrounding movements of Lei Wen with great interest.

During the day, Lei Hong led Zhu Yu, the magic sword expert, on a tour, allowing him to understand the situation of each water-avoiding shuttle.

To ensure secrecy, he specifically targeted those water-avoiding shuttles that lacked Qi-refining cultivators in charge.

He transformed into a gentle breeze and worked diligently until midnight, everything going smoothly. Unexpectedly, Lei Wen vaguely sensed his presence, and he almost lost track of his whereabouts.

"This genius from the Lei family is no ordinary person." Chen Mu thought to himself, then turned and vanished into the wind.

The night is already halfway over, but he still hasn't used most of the water-avoiding shuttles.

……

There is no sun or moon in the fire passage of the dragon; it is always illuminated by the scorching magma, regardless of day or night.

On the water-avoiding shuttle, the fluorescent light that had been dim all night began to glow faintly, signifying the arrival of a new morning.

The people in the forest had long been accustomed to the diurnal rhythm brought about by the fluorescent algae.

Those who sleep on a regular schedule are now waking up with the light. Even those who have been staying up all night working themselves to the bone are getting up to stretch their bodies.

Once the fluorescent shower was fully lit, everyone stopped what they were doing and gathered in small groups near their doorsteps, staring intently at the light and shadow on the inner wall of the water-repelling shuttle.

The departure date set for Eyang Road is this morning.

hum!
The Kui Niu drum inside the water-avoiding shuttle vibrates simultaneously.

Outside, a vast expanse of dazzling lightning illuminated the area. Its brilliance even overshadowed the crimson lava lake.

Hundreds of water-avoiding shuttles were linked together into a net by the lightning, and slowly rose into the air, pulled by the lead Goose-Sheep.

Once it reached its highest point, the Goose-Sheep turned downwards, dragging a series of water-repelling shuttles, and plunged headlong into the lava lake.

Puff puff……

As if coated with oil, the enormous water-repellent shuttles easily sank into the lava, with hardly any lava splashing up.

At the entrance of the Jilei Hall, Qiu Jinwu stood.

At this moment, the observation window in front of Qiongyu was ablaze with red, and the entire field of vision was filled with scorching magma.

"Old Ghost Jia, will there be no more unexpected changes this time?" He turned his head slightly, staring at the vertical pupil-shaped black hole that had appeared out of nowhere.

"The aura of the loach dragon remains inside the Water-Avoiding Shuttle, and this place is also a weak point in the Heavenly River Realm's Zhou Tian Xing Dou Fa Restriction."

"Even if we do nothing, the Heavenly River Realm will still pull the Water-Avoiding Shuttle in, let alone with us helping to push it in."

"Absolutely foolproof, guaranteed!" Old Ghost Jia, hiding inside the flames, said confidently.

Akira nodded in satisfaction: "Let's get started. I can't wait to see the Dragon Balls."

"It's as you wish."

"As you wished."

next moment.

At the front of the Goose-Sheep, a palm-sized circular black spot appeared silently.

Then it instantly expanded to more than ten miles, like an enormous black film, firmly blocking the path that the Goose-Sheep Road Water-Avoiding Shuttle must take.

The rapidly moving Goose-Sheep Ship crashed head-on into the black membrane.

Boo!
A soft sound.

As if a soap bubble had been popped, the entire water-repelling shuttle vanished into thin air.

Behind them, numerous water-repelling shuttles that were rapidly sinking were completely unaware of the change ahead before crashing headlong into the black membrane.

Boo boo boo…

……

In the Heavenly River Realm, within a massive volcano, dark red magma slowly undulates.

At one point, the magma began to bubble and churn continuously.

With a gurgling sound, a huge tortoise shell rolled out from deep underground.

"Dragon Ball!"

"There really is a Dragon Ball here!" As if sensing some hidden aura, the usually composed Qiu Jingu couldn't help but exclaim excitedly in the Ji Lei Hall.

"Tell me how to get this half of the Loach Dragon Pearl!" He suddenly turned his head and stared at the vertical pupil-shaped black hole behind him, asking the question.

“Hmm… well… first you need enough offerings.” Flames flickered within the vertical pupil black hole.

"Give you all!"

"I'll give you all the Qi cultivators from Goose Sheep Path, all I want is the Dragon Ball!" Qiu Jinwu said with a determined look.

"Maybe, probably, not enough." A hesitant voice came from the firelight.

"Old devil Jia, what do you mean?" Qiu Jinwu roared in anger.

"Well... there was a slight mishap."

"Someone erased the dragon's aura."

"There are only about twenty water-avoiding shuttles that have entered the Heavenly River Dharma Realm," Old Ghost Jia said awkwardly.

Akira Kingo: "..."

"What the hell did you promise me just now?!"

Qiu Jinwu's expression changed drastically, and he immediately used the Kui Niu spell to restrict his movements.

Then he discovered that there were only twenty-seven water-avoiding shuttles that had followed him to this volcano.

"My water-repelling shuttle!"

"Where did you put my hundreds of water-repelling shuttles?!" he roared, glaring fiercely at the vertical pupils of the black hole.

"This really was an accident." Old Jia's voice was full of helplessness.

He checked it again yesterday, and as a result, hundreds of dragon-like energy streams disappeared overnight.

What the hell!
This reminded him of the previous incident of the removal of the tethering marks. Everything was fine before he set off, but as soon as he left Goose Sheep Mountain, all the marks disappeared.

"Could this have been done by the same person?" A thought suddenly struck him.

They did it once on Goose Sheep Mountain, and now they're doing it again?

Which bastard is it?!
Hey!
(End of this chapter)