My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 70 The Red Boat
Undeterred, Chen Mu flipped through all three books again from beginning to end.

The result was still completely unrelated to the secret method he wanted.

In the end, Chen Mu spent thirty taels of silver and left with the book "Golden Wind and Jade Dew Wonderful Method".

It's not that he's vain or loves dressing up, but rather that he values ​​the technique of adjusting muscles and lifting skin.

The ingenious method uses these to improve sagging skin. Chen Mu felt that this kind of micro-adjustment of the body was very suitable for disguise techniques.

He applies creams and lotions to change his skin tone every time he goes out.

If one could figure out the art of disguise, it would be much easier to disguise oneself when going out.

Carrying the two manuals, Chen Mu had no intention of lingering any longer and left on his own.

After leaving the White Tiger Hall to investigate the matter of Qingfeng Powder, Chen Mu knew that the Ghost Market was not safe either.

The Jinghong Gang traced the Jiejia from the Ghost Market's large ship, which led to a series of subsequent events.

"It's safest to stay home."

……

Stepping out of the cabin, the outside of the large ship remained silent and pitch black.

Several masked men dressed in black led Chen Mu to the stern of the boat, where more than a dozen small, covered boats were moored, used for welcoming and seeing off guests.

Just as I reached the center of the large ship, a chorus of warbling birds was carried by the river breeze.

Chen Mu and the guide turned their heads to look at the same time.

A fifty-meter-long red ship broke through the mist. Lanterns hung from the eaves of the red ship's pavilions, and its carved beams and painted rafters were a breathtaking sight.

The huge red boat was as bright as day, illuminating the entire river surface.

The sounds of pipa, guzheng, and xiao flutes mingled with melodious singing.

"So beautiful." The masked man leading the way stared in fascination at the graceful figure behind the sheer curtains ten meters away.

"It is quite beautiful." Chen Mu also looked at it with great interest.

"That's mine!" the masked man leading the way said fervently.

"If you give me the money, it's yours," Chen Mu joked with a smile.

Then he watched helplessly as the other person jumped into the water with a splash, like a white streak in the waves, rushing towards the red boat with a string of splashes.

So unrestrained?

Chen Mu was dumbfounded.

Thump thump thump…

The next moment, all the masked guides on the Ghost Market ship jumped into the water like dumplings being dropped into boiling water, eagerly climbing onto the red ship opposite.

The two boats passed each other in just a minute or two.

In just a minute or two, Chen Mu was the only one left on the entire dark ship!
Chen Mu's pupils suddenly contracted.

Suddenly, I looked at the red boat that was gradually disappearing into the distance.

Then I saw several young women dressed in thin gauze standing by the windows of the rooms at the stern of the ship.

They all stared at Chen Mu expressionlessly and without saying a word.

A sudden urge to jump ship surged into my heart.

Chen Mu: “…”

Hey!
Two ghostly paper figures suddenly darted out of the sleeve.

One on the left and one on the right, pressed tightly against the forehead.

The icy touch instantly sobered him up.

Looking closely, the large red ship had already disappeared into the river mist, with only a few lights appearing and disappearing.

"so close!"

I almost fell for their trick!

Everyone else gets good luck when they go out, but why do I always get ghosts?!
What the hell!

"We can't stay here any longer, we need to leave now."

Chen Mu ran to the stern of the boat, then suddenly froze in place.

More than a dozen awning boats were towed to the stern by ropes, but there wasn't a single boatman on board.

Not only did the man in black who was leading the way jump into the water, but the boatman was also not spared.

Chen Mu looked at the empty awning boat with a helpless expression.

He can't row a boat.

……

Shanglinfang, Chen Residence.

Chen Mu sat on the second floor, drank a cup of warm milk tea, and touched his pounding heart, still unable to help but feel lingering fear.

Since encountering the long-haired woman, he learned that the Five Ghost Bag subtly suppresses vengeful spirits. He also needs to be ready to activate the Bewitching Smoke at any time.

Whenever Chen Mu goes out, he always makes sure to open the Five Ghosts Bag. He's not afraid of expending energy for it.

"What a blessing!"

Chen Mu summoned two small paper figures, looking at the lifelike paper figures covered with red lines.

What used to seem eerie now actually looks kind of cute.

"You've been a huge help."

Without those two keeping watch, they might have jumped into the water the moment they saw the red boat.

"Isn't it said that evil spirits can't enter Nanyang Prefecture?"

Chen Mu recalled the rumors he had heard at Xinyuan Tea House.

That red boat was probably the man-eating ghost ship. He had heard of it more than once. But it mostly appeared on the Jinshui River outside the city and had never entered Luohe.

"Could it be that the exorcising artifacts in Nanyang Prefecture have also malfunctioned?"

So unlucky?

I don't have the protagonist's halo, so I can't find peace wherever I go!
Chen Mu muttered resentfully.

"You can't just leave through this door."

"Let's dig tunnels and stockpile supplies tomorrow, and stay home for a year or two first!"

……

The next morning, Chen Mu went to Taipei to start a big shopping spree.

White wheat, dried ham, various vegetables, and seasonings.

Once home, I didn't even bother with grinding for experience anymore. I found a corner in the east-facing kitchen on the first floor and started digging.

After digging a few shovelfuls, I suddenly remembered the Five Ghosts Bag.

What would happen if the Five Ghosts Bag were used to move the soil underground?
Chen Mu chanted a spell, checked the size of the feeding shaft inside the bag, glanced at the soil beneath his feet, and watched as black smoke billowed and covered the ground... Move!

Then the soil beneath your feet disappears layer by layer, and you begin to sink at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Not long after, a circular shaft, one meter in diameter and five meters deep, appeared underground.

If the black smoke could penetrate the soil to a greater depth each time, he could dig much faster!
"Hey! This is truly an essential gadget for home and travel!"

With the help of the Five Ghosts Bag, he dug out a huge space seven or eight meters underground in just one morning.

The most time-consuming part was actually dealing with the soil.

He had no choice but to throw it into the Luohe River because it took up too much space at home.

Each time, he would look around as if guarding against thieves, making sure there were no boats on the river and no one around before secretly throwing the mud into the river.

He skillfully sprinkled medicinal powder and lime into the burrow to prevent moisture and repel insects. Chen Mu crawled out to eat lunch.

Not long after that afternoon, all the supplies he had ordered were delivered.

After paying the delivery workers to leave, they busied themselves moving supplies underground.

Fortunately, I had the Five Ghosts Bag, and I finally finished before dinner.

……

As evening approached, Jiejia came over to freeload dinner as usual.

Its nose twitched twice, and its eyes involuntarily glanced at Chen Mu: "Are you a mouse?"

Chen Mu: "..." What does that mean?
"You like digging holes so much?"

Can you smell the earthy smell? I already covered it up with medicine powder! What a dog's nose!
Chen Mu rolled his eyes.

Do you think I like it?

It's because it's too dangerous outside.

Ignoring Jie Jia's teasing, Chen Mu quickly asked, "Is there anything wrong with the exorcising artifacts in Nanyang Prefecture?"

Jie Jia frowned slightly: "Did you encounter a ghost?"

Chen Mu told Jie Jia about what had happened the night before.

The armored man's bright yellow eyes darted around, scrutinizing Chen Mu from all angles: "How come you're not dead?"

Chen Mu was so angry she laughed: "Do you believe I'll never wash my hands before cooking again!"

Jiejia looked at the table full of delicious-looking food, his eyebrows twitching.

“I washed it this time.” Chen Mu’s lips curled up.

“Normal.” Jie Jia sat down at the stone table expressionlessly and said calmly.

"The ghost ship has even sailed into Nanyang Prefecture, and you call that normal?" Chen Mu stared in disbelief.

"Don't you know what the situation is like in Daliang right now?" Jie Jia sat down and took out a snow-white handkerchief, meticulously wiping the tableware and chopsticks.

"War and chaos, the end of a dynasty." Chen Mu's expression was not good.

Although Nanyang Prefecture is peaceful, this is because Nanyang is located in the southwest, far from the heart of Daliang.

According to information gathered by Xinyuan Tea House, uprisings are ongoing in the heart of Daliang, with people declaring themselves kings every day.

Farmland was destroyed, food was scarce, corpses of the starved littered the fields, and even cannibalism occurred.

"The chaos of war is real, but the end of a dynasty is not necessarily so." Jie Jia threw the used handkerchief into the trash can at his feet.

"The more people die, the more rampant the ghosts and monsters become. It's quite normal for the more powerful ghosts and monsters to break through the defenses of exorcising artifacts."

“In some places, even entire cities are occupied by ghosts and monsters, becoming ghost realms, and that’s truly terrifying,” Jie Jia said calmly.

Chen Mu felt a chill run down his spine as he listened.

This world is too damn dangerous.

……

After dinner, and after seeing Jie Jia off, Chen Mu took out a bright red Five Ghosts Bag, placed it on his desk, and stared at it.

He had previously wanted to master all three training techniques to their limits in one go.

It seems we should put this matter on hold for now.

"Since the Five Ghosts Bag can suppress vengeful spirits, let's first extract the Five Ghosts Moving Mountain Curse!"

"Two paper effigies can keep him conscious, so if there are five paper effigies, would he possibly have a chance to fight back?"

"Forget it, don't ask for too much. As long as you can save my life, everything will be fine."

"Five Ghosts Bag, you'd better give it your all."

(End of this chapter)