My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 68 First Tier

Before Jie Jia left, Chen Mu chuckled and called him back, presenting him with a fist-sized white porcelain bottle.

"There's something good inside, you might need it, so I'm giving it to you."

Jiejia, puzzled, took the bottle, opened it, and his face immediately darkened, despite his extensive knowledge.

Seeing Chen Mu smiling with his eyes narrowed, she felt even angrier.

Jie Jia put the items away expressionlessly, glancing at Chen Mu with his bright yellow eyes.

"You're really giving it to me?"

Chen Mu nodded immediately: "Deliver it!"

Jie Jia calmly asked, "Do you know what it is?"

Chen Mu chuckled and shook his head, indicating that he knew nothing.

“It’s called Jinyang Pill.” Jie Jia’s eyes held a hint of a smile. “It’s a secret medicine from the Red Boat. In brothels, it costs twenty taels a pill.”

"And there is a price but no market for it."

After saying that, he looked at Chen Mu with a big smile.

Twenty taels per pill, so a bottle of six pills would be one hundred and twenty taels!

There's no market for it, and you might be able to sell it for 150 taels of silver if you resell it!

He just casually gave away 150 taels? Chen Mu's heart ached, and he looked at Jie Jia with pleading eyes.

"You gave it to me, as you said." Jie Jia smiled and walked away leisurely with his hands behind his back.

Chen Mu: “…”

……

Shanglinfang, Chen Residence.

Chen Mu sat at the stone table inside the pavilion.

On the table lay a book, "The Azure-Eyed Golden Ape's Form Refinement Technique." It was a form refinement technique bought back from Jie Jia at a high price.

Not long after I got it, things started to go wrong. I was giving gifts to people and moving, so I couldn't settle down to practice.

Now that the Jinghong Gang has put a bounty on his head, Chen Mu is too afraid to go out, giving him plenty of time to figure out his new training technique.

Stepping out of the pavilion, Chen Mu bent down, raised his left hand to grasp, and reached down with his right hand to twist his wrist, as if trying to scoop up the moon.

Stand with one foot in front of the other, heels slightly raised, toes gripping the ground, and the balls of your feet on the ground.

Holding the position still, Chen Mu adjusted his breathing. He had already memorized the 180-breath cycle. He immediately adjusted his breathing while simultaneously sensing the shift in his body's center of gravity.

The Red Falcon's Form Training Technique requires constant running and maneuvering.

The Blue-Eyed Golden Ape's Form-Training Technique mostly consists of static movements.

The Yi Jin stage consists of eighteen postures and one hundred and eighty breathing rhythms.

Chen Mu needs to complete eighteen posture changes and maintain stability within these one hundred and eighty rhythms. Each posture has its corresponding breathing rhythm.

Only when the beginning and end correspond and form a continuous cycle can an efficient training session be completed. A slight misstep can disrupt the rhythm.

After trying for half an hour, a sudden realization dawned on me.

As if they had found a certain rhythm, the previously stumbling coordination suddenly became smooth.

Chen Mu looked at the gray wall in front of him. Sure enough, a new entry appeared at the bottom.

Writing: 1785/10000/Second order;

Drawing: 1652/10000/Second order;

Throw: 413/10000/Tier 4;

Red Falcon Form Training Technique: The Limit;

Cooking skill: 4376/10000/Tier 2;

Pharmaceutical Arts: 6576/10000/Tier 3;

Hidden Blade: 4981/10000/Tier 3;

Five Ghosts Moving Mountain Spell: 5752/10000/Third Tier;

Azure-Eyed Golden Ape Form Refinement Technique: 5/10000/Tier 1;
"Keep up the good work and maintain the momentum."

As a result, the last breath was inhaled for a slightly shorter time, and the cycle was not completed. Proficiency only increased slightly.

“Another huge project,” Chen Mu shrugged.

I don't know when I'll be able to master the Armor Soul.

"No wonder so many martial arts practitioners are eager to obtain medicines like the Dragon Transformation Pill."

On one side is the endless process of nourishing the soul, and on the other side is the visible improvement.

Chen Mu guessed that even if people in the martial arts world knew about the malice of the aristocratic families and the hidden dangers of the pills, they would still be unable to resist taking them.

After all, once one masters the physical form, one can dominate a region, enjoying endless wealth and beautiful women. If one is fortunate enough to master the wandering soul form, one will become a powerful figure with immense power and wealth—who wouldn't envy that?
"Foresight and wisdom are often possessed by only a few, while being eager for quick success and instant benefits is the norm for most people."

"Luckily, I have the skill to use gray walls."

If it weren't for this cheat code as a guarantee...

Who knows, Chen Mu might also take the Dragon Transformation Pill, and then be forced into the trap of aristocratic families, scheming and plotting, all for the sake of cultivating with the pill.

"Let's keep grinding."

……

The Chen Family Residence in Shanglinfang.

There used to be a small garden on the east side of the courtyard, planted with some beautiful flowers that Chen Mu couldn't name.

Chen Mu found them pleasing to the eye, and in his delight, he pulled them all out.

Then the land was turned over and prepared, and various seasonal vegetables were planted on it.

Unfortunately, the time was too short; the vegetables had just sprouted, so we still need to buy them from outside.

Continuing north along the street west of Shanglinfang, past Chonglefang, you will reach the North Market of Nanyang Prefecture.

The South Market and the North Market were the two major commercial markets of Nanyang Prefecture. All large-scale transactions took place in these two markets.

Farmers also sell vegetables in the city along the streets, but none of them are as comprehensive as those in the north and south cities.

Chen Mu strolled along the way.

While grinding for skill points is enjoyable, occasionally venturing out to see the bustling crowds and unique scenery can also lift one's spirits.

Upon entering Taipei, the first thing I saw was Taipei Fanlou.

There was a Fanlou restaurant in both the north and south markets, both of which were famous dens of extravagance in Nanyang Prefecture. It is said that the owners behind them were the five major families of Nanyang Prefecture.

Seven or eight five-story buildings are connected by a corridor and sky bridge, occupying a large area, bustling with activity, and always attracting attention.

In the Chunfeng Tower, one of the Fanlou restaurants, beautiful women with red sleeves fluttered in the breeze.

Chen Mu glanced at them and then seriously criticized their revealing clothing.

Aren't you afraid of catching a cold!
Then he looked at it a couple more times before reluctantly going to buy groceries.

Passing by a teahouse called Xinyuan Teahouse, Chen Mu had an idea and went inside.

He never leaves his house and is completely out of touch with the world. It's necessary to find a channel for gathering information.

Back in Qingshan County, he would regularly visit Bafanglou for tea. Seeing Xinyuan Teahouse, Chen Mu had the same thought.

There's no rush to buy groceries; let's go find out what's going on in Nanyang Prefecture first.

……

This teahouse is quite large, with three floors, clearly not an ordinary small place.

Upon entering the teahouse, the bustling atmosphere made Chen Mu feel exceptionally welcome.

The familiar atmosphere of storytelling, tea drinking, and business discussions made Chen Mu feel relaxed.

He found a corner to sit down, and a pot of tea, a plate of freshly roasted peanuts, and a serving of sesame soft cakes cost him sixty-five copper coins. That's enough to buy two pounds of meat.

"The prices in Nanyang Prefecture are really high." Chen Mu shook his head and stuffed a piece of sesame cake into his mouth. The soft, sweet, and fragrant taste made Chen Mu's eyes light up, and he ate three pieces in a row before stopping. There were only eight pieces in a small plate, and he had already eaten more than half of them before he was satisfied.

Thinking of the more than 10,000 taels of silver notes hidden in the Five Ghosts Bag, Chen Mu sighed. Even the landlord's family has no surplus grain.

"Hey buddy, pack two servings of sesame cakes for me, I'll take them with me later!"

"okay!"

……

"Speaking of the Jinghong Gang, it is the largest gang in our Nanyang Prefecture. All ships traveling on and off the Jinshui River have to be mindful of their wishes."

"Fortunately, the Jinghong Gang has strict rules and operates on a pay-to-play basis. It is precisely because the Jinghong Gang constantly cracks down on river pirates that the Jinshui River transportation is kept smooth."

“People had only heard of them before, but had not had much contact with them, because most of them made a living on the river.”

"But now he is very famous."

An elderly man with a goatee sat on a wooden table in the center of the teahouse, talking animatedly about the hottest news in Nanyang Prefecture.

"Three days ago, Jin Wuduan, the leader of the Jinghong Gang, challenged Zhang, the leader of the Zhuyi Pavilion, and won a great victory! He has become the second best expert in Nanyang Prefecture, second only to Commander Shangguan of the Prefectural Army. His fame is unparalleled!"

"Speaking of this Zhu Yi Pavilion, you may not be familiar with it. It is an underground force in our Daliang, and they do all sorts of shady business."

"I wonder who offered the bounty, that they dared to attack Lin Que, the leader of the White Tiger Hall of the Jinghong Gang. This has angered Gang Leader Jin..."

The old man spoke eloquently, and the people below listened with great interest.

Chen Mu slowly sipped his tea and ate peanuts, his ears perked up, listening for any news.

Lin Que was killed, and the Jinghong Gang caused trouble for the Zhuyi Pavilion. Gang leader Jin Wuduan challenged Zhang Qinghe of the Zhuyi Pavilion to a duel and actually won...

Chen Mu's expression grew increasingly strange as he listened, and he feigned concern, saying, "The Zhu Yi Pavilion has truly borne too much!"

"too difficult."

"I hope Pavilion Master Zhang recovers soon," Chen Mu said with a completely insincere expression.

"Aside from the bounty being a bit of a hassle, am I safe for now?" Chen Mu thought happily, stuffing all the sesame cakes into his mouth in one go.

One word: sweet!

……

"That day, there was no wind on the river, but the sky was covered with dark clouds. The two of them were each in a small boat. With a leap, they covered dozens of meters, as if a thunderbolt had struck them, and they crashed into the lonely island in the middle of the river with a loud bang!"

"Then the wind rose and clouds surged, sand and stones flew, and wherever the two passed, mountains collapsed and the earth cracked, as if the earth dragons were turning over. The entire island in the middle of the river was shattered by the aftershocks of their battle..."

Chen Mu's eye twitched violently.

How did the conversation suddenly escalate from martial arts to fantasy?

Mountains collapsed and the earth cracked; earth dragons turned over...

While the others in the teahouse listened with great interest, Chen Mu found himself completely distracted.

A hushed conversation caught Chen Mu's attention.

"I heard something happened to the Red Boat," a chubby businessman whispered to his companion while cracking sunflower seeds.

"I heard that too. Everyone who boarded the boat is gone." His equally well-off companion replied in a low voice, "Young Master Lu is a womanizer. He's been on almost every red boat on the Jinshui River. This time, he boarded some unknown boat and is gone."

"Hiss... Could someone be trying to murder me for money?"

"No, someone saw them on the boat at Changrui Wharf outside the city. According to that person, the boat looked eerie. It's probably a ghost ship!"

"The red boat picks up and drops off passengers on the Luohe River every day. How did they end up outside the city?"

"You will not live if you do your own evil."

"Indeed, ghost ships cannot enter Nanyang Prefecture."

Chen Mu frowned as he listened from the side.

He had been in Nanyang Prefecture for nearly five months and had never heard of any evil spirits causing trouble. He had almost forgotten about ghosts and monsters.

Upon hearing the news about the eerie red boat, he immediately recalled the strange long-haired woman: "No matter where you go, you can't escape these ghostly monsters."

Fortunately, Nanyang Prefecture had a magical artifact for protection.

Chen Mu lost interest in listening further, picked up the packaged sesame cakes, and left Xinyuan Teahouse on his own.

……

Shanglinfang, Chen Residence, under the west pavilion.

Chen Mu placed the gray wall in front of him and focused on his cultivation.

Each practice session increases proficiency by one to five points.

A stream of insights about the Azure-Eyed Golden Ape's training flowed into my mind.

Chen Mu's eyes were lifeless as he practiced tirelessly, over and over again.

Chen Mu stopped only when he felt a slight pain in his lungs.

For the next two weeks, he went out every five days to buy groceries, drink tea, and listen to news. He devoted the rest of his time to practicing the Blue-Eyed Golden Ape's Body Refinement Technique.

……

As evening fell, Chen Mu opened the window in the study on the second floor and sat down at his desk.

Picking up a warm milk tea and pairing it with imitation sesame soft cake, Chen Mu sat comfortably in a recliner, watching the boats on the Luohe River in the distance to relax.

Habitually checking the gray wall to calculate proficiency.

Azure-Eyed Golden Ape Form Refinement Technique: 4140/10000/Tier 1;
He abandoned all other skills and focused all his energy on grinding the Azure-Eyed Golden Ape, completing nearly half of it in just half a month.

"Just as I thought!" Chen Mu clenched his fist.

The Azure-Eyed Golden Ape Form Training Technique is difficult, but you can actually level up your proficiency quickly!

"The Red Falcon Body Training Technique has significantly modified my body. The Hidden Sword and Iron Lotus Seed have also strengthened my body."

"A strong body and high endurance mean more training sessions per day."

"With a strong foundation, it's easy to reach new heights. Any areas that weren't trained before can be sculpted with minimal effort."

"With reduced cultivation difficulty and increased practice sessions, proficiency can be gained much faster!"

As the future gradually became clearer, Chen Mu couldn't feel happy.

"Compared to the scions of aristocratic families, we are still far behind." Chen Mu shook his head in frustration.

"With a strong innate bloodline, one can progress rapidly in cultivation."

"The family has a rich history, and he has been taking speed-enhancing drugs since childhood."

"Furthermore, there are body-building techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation and are fully inherited."

Chen Mu felt increasingly aggrieved the more he thought about it.

"These scions of noble families are simply the darlings of heaven."

"They have bloodlines, secret medicines, and a tradition."

"what do I have?"

"I only have a tiny bit of proficiency."

Chen Mu let out a long sigh.

"Fairness is always relative," Chen Mu had to console himself.

"But sweat doesn't lie!" Chen Mu tried to encourage himself in another way.

“I come from a privileged family, but I will never give up.”

Chen Mu quickly pulled away from the gray wall in front of him and silently warned himself.

"These external things only disturb my mind."

Then, he solemnly established his life motto.

"A person can only rely on themselves!"

"I will rely on my unwavering will, my tireless efforts, and every drop of sweat to reach the top, step by step!"

(End of this chapter)