My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 680 Secret Hand

Bianshe Star, Tiangong Camp.

Early in the morning, everyone gathered on the hillside of the eastern camp as usual, waiting for Wu Yunpa to transport the monster corpses.

But not long after they arrived, several streaks of light rose from the mountaintop behind them and flew rapidly into the distance.

Before everyone could react, another streak of light flew into the air above the camp, revealing a middle-aged man in black.

The other party held up a palm-sized bronze token and exhaled, saying, "All soldiers must return to their respective camps immediately. No one may leave without an imperial edict. Those who disobey will be struck by lightning!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a faint but powerful force descended upon everyone.

Chen Mu, who was mixed in with the crowd, suddenly changed his expression and felt a sinking feeling in his heart.

"They actually used the Daoist military contract to bind us... this is probably a big problem!"

He immediately thought of the Plague Immortal Flag that had inexplicably appeared last night; that thing was the magic weapon of Lord Lü Yue.

The order to seal off the camp was issued early in the morning, which is very likely because the Thousand Machine Sect is searching for the Plague Immortal Flag!

"Maybe... I should just run!"

Chen Mu was filled with apprehension.

He glanced at the Thousand Machines Sect elder who was hovering in mid-air, staring intently at everyone.

Chen Mu lowered his eyelids, took a deep breath, and silently followed the others back to the camp.

Don't panic, don't rush.

Even if I were to run away, I would have to find a quiet time when no one is watching and make my escape discreetly. For now, it's best to hide myself well.

……

Inside the snail shell.

Chen Mu lay on the rocking chair by the door, his mind sinking into the shadowy eyes of Thousand Lantern City.

With his large eyes fixed on the bright red command flag standing in front of the three-story wooden building.

"I've only reached the fifth level of the Jade Cicada Secret Manual, how could I have attracted this thing?"

"Did Meng Qingchan tamper with the secret manual? That shouldn't be possible." Chen Mu frowned.

According to feedback from some users, the omissions in the "Jade Cicada Secret Manual" have been gradually filled in, and it is unlikely that there are any omissions.

"Or is it that as long as the Jade Cicada Secret Manual is practiced to a certain level, it will inevitably attract the Plague Immortal Banner?" Chen Mu pondered.

The Plague Immortal Banner is a magical artifact crafted by Meng Qingchan, and it may have some hidden connection with the "Jade Cicada Secret Manual".

Although Lü Yue had wielded the flag for many years, he had never practiced the "Jade Cicada Secret Manual." If he wasn't careful, he might actually be able to escape with the Plague Immortal Flag.

孽 孽!

Chen Mu's face twitched, and he sighed inwardly.

The Plague Immortal Flag is a good thing, but it might attract Lü Yue's attention and lead to a search for it.

I had been trying my best to avoid this person, but now I've taken their precious possession...

Tsk!

"We can only hide the flag in Thousand Lanterns City for now," Chen Mu said with a shake of his head and a sigh.

Fortunately, Thousand Lanterns City can isolate Meng Qingchan's aura, and it is highly likely that it can also isolate the Plague Immortal Banner.

Even the Divine Bone-Illuminating Mirror had failed to detect Meng Qingchan inside Thousand Lanterns City, so Chen Mu had considerable confidence in its ability to isolate the inside from the outside.

"The most urgent task is to find out the reason for the camp change and determine whether the Thousand Machines Sect is searching for the Plague Immortal Banner."

With a thought, Chen Mu activated his Listening Ability. All sorts of sounds from within the camp immediately entered his ears.

……

The following morning, the several streaks of light that had left the day before returned to the mountaintop camp. Not long after, several messages reached the hillside camp.

"The Heavenly Gate is damaged?"

"Wasn't it Lü Yue who issued the order to search for the Plague Immortal Banner?"

"This is a good thing!"

Chen Mu stood at the entrance of the snail shell barracks, listening to the patrolling soldiers outside shouting and relaying messages. He was first startled, then overjoyed.

He was on tenterhooks all day yesterday, fearing an attack from Lü Yue. He had come up with seven or eight escape plans, but it turned out to be just a false alarm.

"It's good that the Heavenly Gate was destroyed; now everyone can't get out, and others can't get in either."

"For the time being, we don't need to worry about Lü Yue's attack." Chen Mu breathed a sigh of relief.

Moreover, the great demons on Bianshe Star had all been cleared out by this time, so there was no danger.

The Qi Well at the mountaintop continues to absorb and release large amounts of earth spiritual energy every day, without interfering with Qi cultivation and practice.

For Chen Mu, the isolated Bianshe Star became an excellent and peaceful place for cultivation.

……

With the Heavenly Gate destroyed, the people in the camp were in a state of panic for several days.

But soon everyone discovered that Wu Yunpa would, as usual, deliver a large number of monster and demon corpses, and the Taoists still had to work from dawn till dusk. Compared to before, life in the camp was exactly the same.

With the reassurance of the Qi Refiners from the Thousand Machines Sect, it wasn't long before everyone's emotions gradually calmed down.

Chen Mu was no longer filled with anxiety.

He discovered that the elders and high-ranking cultivators on the mountaintop were all busy trying to repair the Heavenly Gate, and no one was looking for the Plague Immortal Flag.

"I'm afraid the Plague Immortal Banner is just a secret weapon of Lü Yue, and no one else knows about it."

"Is it to forge more black-armored warrior soldiers?"

"Tsk tsk, as expected, once a person's bottom line is crossed, it can be crossed countless times." Chen Mu shook his head to himself.

He had previously guessed that Lü Yue might forge more powerful warriors and Taoist soldiers to deal with the extraterrestrial demons, but he didn't expect that the other side was actually preparing to take action.

"It's fortunate that the Jade Cicada Secret Manual retrieved this thing in advance, otherwise who knows what kind of trouble would have occurred."

I am not afraid of the Green Insect Gu, but others are not.

If everyone else gets infected but you're fine, you're definitely in big trouble.

Now things are much better. We've directly taken away the Plague Immortal Flag, cutting off its source of infection. The plague can't be released, and everyone is fine.

Moreover, with the Thousand Lanterns City isolating the flag's aura, I'm not afraid of being tracked.

Moreover, the Heavenly Gate is currently damaged and it is unknown when it will be repaired, so Lü Yue cannot enter even if he wants to.

Happy to everyone!

……

Several days later, the Demon-Slaying Department.

Chen Mu held a forearm-length sharp knife, its tip shimmering with emerald light. With a flick of his wrist, he deftly dealt with the eagle-beaked white jade snake before him.

boom!

A wooden barrel, about half a person's height, was suddenly thrown at Chen Mu's feet.

"There are more? Didn't you say you were only going to deal with thirty-two? Why did you add ten more?" Chen Mu complained to the short, fat manager, Wu.

"You'll get your share of the credit, so get to work!" Manager Wu glared and snapped.

"Even if I doubled my cultivation, I still couldn't finish it. I just don't have that ability," Chen Mu said with a feigned wry smile.

He stayed in the Demon Exorcism Department only to slack off and cultivate immortality, not to actually earn Dao merit.

"Don't go to sleep until you've finished dealing with this!" Manager Wu said, glancing sideways at Chen Mu.

In order to earn Taoist merit, it is common for the soldiers of the Demon Exorcism Department to work overtime all night. This guy in front of me leaves on time and is very lazy.

The camp's demon-slaying tasks have become increasingly heavy lately, and he'd love to split his men in two to use them all. How could he possibly let this laborer in front of him go to sleep?

Hey!

This fat Wu actually tried to pull this trick on me.

Chen Mu raised an eyebrow.

Do you really think I've been practicing the Nightmare Spell for nothing?

With that thought in mind, Chen Mu pretended to helplessly accept the bucket of white jade snakes. But he secretly made a spell in his hand, preparing to make the short, stout man trip and fall when he was far away.

But before he could finish thinking about it, Manager Wu, who had been glaring at Chen Mu with his neck stiff, suddenly knelt down on the ground with a thud.

The movements were swift and clean, landing with a loud thud, which startled Chen Mu.

No!

I haven't even laid a hand on you yet, why are you kneeling down first?

You just want me to work overtime, right? You don't have to push me this hard!

Chen Mu looked at the other person with a blank expression.

At this moment, Manager Wu knelt on both knees, his pupils unfocused and lifeless, and the corners of his mouth turned up, revealing a strange smile as if he were having a beautiful dream.

Chen Mu, who was initially confused, was immediately startled when he saw this expression.

Isn't this just the Yellow Millet Plague?!

But I hid the Plague Immortal Flag in Thousand Lanterns City, so how could Fatty Wu still be infected with the plague?

Chen Mu immediately activated his Listening Divine Power.

The sounds of people collapsing to the ground echoed around them. Throughout the camp, there were people who had suddenly fainted, and each of them wore a strange smile.

Besides the Plague Immortal Banner, does Lord Lü Yue have other hidden tricks up his sleeve?

Damn it!

Chen Mu's heart, which had just been at ease for a few days, immediately sank to the bottom.

(End of this chapter)