My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 79 Notice
Fanlou in the North Market of Nanyang Prefecture.

The lobby on the first floor of Chunfeng Tower was noisy and bustling.

Every now and then, beautiful singers would take the stage in the center to perform.

The lobby is divided into dozens of semi-enclosed cubicles by screens.

The screen is low and semi-transparent, and its placement is carefully considered. It allows a clear view of the stage performance, but also provides a slight obscuring of the view inside the cubicle.

The room contains a low, soft couch, and a long table in the middle is filled with fruit wines, drinks, and delicious food.

Under the dim yellow light, birds sang and danced, filling the air with a hazy atmosphere.

In the left-side corner compartment, four or five burly men sat together.

"What exactly happened in Qingshan County? Are all the people who came out cowards?"

"Do you know how many houses we searched today?"

Five!

"They say a cunning rabbit has three burrows. This guy is practically the ancestor of rabbits! Just like that scholar!"

The burly man in black, who was leading the group, downed the crystal-clear white wine in one gulp, his face full of anger.

"What should we do if we still can't find it?" asked a person next to him, looking worried.

"How the hell should I know?" The burly leader took another swig of his drink.

Sun Fu's fate is still fresh in everyone's mind; if they haven't gained anything yet, they won't fare well either.

"A scolding is inevitable." The burly leader sighed, "But he shouldn't be in any danger to his life."

Sun Fu was drowned because he offended the Left Hall Master; he himself had not offended anyone.

"However, you'll likely end up badly injured." The burly man frowned.

That's fine too. I was assigned to Sikou Yu by the main hall, so I can take this opportunity to feign illness and return to the main hall. Sikou Yu is not someone to be trifled with.

"Never mind that, guys, eat and drink well, we still have to get busy tomorrow!"

The group continued to toast and drink.

No one noticed that there was a small paper figure pasted on the back of the soft couch.

After listening to everyone bragging and joking for a while, the little paper figure fell to the ground and disappeared in a wisp of black smoke.

……

Seven or eight meters away, in a corner near the entrance, was a dimly lit private room.

Chen Mu transformed into a dark-skinned, square-faced man with an expressionless expression, sitting alone in the private room, silently eating the food on the table.

"It was clearly made by the chef from the Sihai Restaurant next door, so why is it more than twice as expensive!" Chen Mu's face remained expressionless, but he couldn't help but complain in his heart.

He looked up and glanced at the scantily clad, seductively posing female singer on stage.

"Forget it, it's just a little expensive, let's eat!"

He would come to Chunfenglou every three days, find a corner, order a table full of dishes, and eat in silence. Then he would release little paper figures to find out information about the Jinghong Gang.

Fortunately, that unknown young master was a womanizer who frequented the brothel. Otherwise, he really wouldn't know where to inquire.

"Sun Fu's matter should be considered over." Chen Mu was afraid that the Jinghong Gang would follow the trail of Sun Fu and find him.

"Why does that Taoist priest's appearance sound so familiar?" A question arose in Chen Mu's mind.

The accompaniment on stage suddenly became more intense.

Chen Mu quickly looked up.

The songstresses' dance moves became increasingly graceful.

Chen Mu stuffed a piece of braised meat into his mouth, and looked... he was eating it with great relish.

"These people seem to believe that Sun Fu has been drowned by Zuo Sheng." Chen Mu was unaware of the intricacies involved.

But he was filled with gratitude: "Young Master Zuo, you have truly carried too much on your shoulders!"

He then happily drank a mouthful of refreshing herbal tea to cleanse his palate.

"The Sun Fu incident is over; there's no need to keep targeting the Jinghong Gang's lackeys," Chen Mu thought to himself.

Looking up, Chen Mu saw a series of bright and beautiful figures on the central stage and frowned in thought: "Maybe... we should do it a few more times."

"Yes, this is just to reduce the risk."

Chen Mu silently convinced himself, then happily lowered his head and ate heartily.

……

After eating and drinking his fill, Chen Mu leisurely left Chunfeng Tower.

I strolled around the Taipei night market again, and then quietly turned into a dark alley.

Five notes were uttered quickly.

A flash of black smoke, and the brown martial arts outfit with its tightly cinched cuffs vanished instantly.

In the blink of an eye, a scholar's attire—a beige long robe and a gray belt—abruptly covered his entire body. The muscles on his face twitched, and his rugged, dark, square face transformed into a thin, dark oval face.

When he emerged from the other end of the alley, the square-faced江湖豪客 (jianghu haoke, a chivalrous and unruly figure) had vanished, replaced by a slender, oval-faced scholar.

Chen Muwei subtly glanced down at her own attire, a smile unconsciously appearing on her face.

This was his newly devised method for using the Five Ghosts Bag. Combined with a face-changing technique, he could change his appearance and complete the disguise in just a few breaths.

"Once I figure out a way to adjust my height and body shape, I'll combine it with the Fragrance-Sealing Pill to change my body odor, hehe..."

……

After wandering around for a while, Chen Mu finally got home and breathed a sigh of relief.

It wasn't that he was cowardly; it was just that the world was too dangerous, and there were bad people everywhere.

There are two pests lying under the big willow tree outside the courtyard.

I habitually bring up the gray wall.

Five Ghosts Moving Mountain Spell: 3877/10000/Fifth Tier;

Satisfied that he had passed the halfway mark of proficiency, Chen Mu filled the Five Ghosts Bag with fresh fish and continued chanting incantations to gain experience.

"We're running low on meat; we'll have to get some more tomorrow."

……

the next day.

Nanyang Prefecture, South Market, Fresh Produce Street.

Chen Mu transformed back into a square-faced man, glancing around at the surrounding shops. Unfortunately, this place lacked the ancestral delicacies of Old Qi's Snack Shop.

With his current culinary skills, ordinary snacks are not worth imitating.

Randomly select a butcher shop and arrange for delivery in the afternoon.

Chen Mu continued to stroll leisurely through Nanshi.

He was always happy to be at home all day without seeing anyone, and the bustling crowds always made him happy.

As he walked, he observed the flow of people, discreetly studying the shapes of their faces. He imagined how to adjust his muscle lines to transform into their likeness, using the opportunity to deepen his understanding of shapeshifting techniques.

North Gate of Nanshi.

Chen Mu withdrew his gaze with satisfaction.

The more you observe and ponder, the more you try things out, the more proficient you will become.

At this moment, a group of people suddenly gathered around the bulletin board under the archway at the North Gate.

Chen Mu was not surprised by this.

It could be a large-scale recruitment drive, a large-scale purchase of certain materials, or a notice issued by the government.

"The Jinghong Gang is recruiting again."

"We're just here to watch the show. They have requirements; they just want martial arts heroes who can perform high-flying feats."

"I'm strong, maybe I'll have a chance too!"

"What a beautiful thought you have!"

Chen Mu paused slightly.

The Jinghong Gang is still recruiting? Didn't they just recruit a batch two months ago?

"Look, Tangshan Army is also recruiting instructors. The pay is generous, and they want masters from all the martial arts schools and even freelancers with special skills."

"Unfortunately, I don't know martial arts."

Chen Mu frowned slightly, then turned and left.

The Jinghong Gang is recruiting, and the Tangshan Army outside the city is recruiting instructors.

I have a feeling that a storm is brewing.

"Please, please don't let the internal strife in the Great Liang Dynasty affect this place," Chen Mu prayed.

Only then did he realize that the Great Liang was in chaos and turmoil.

It is already quite remarkable that Nanyang Prefecture has achieved its current peace and tranquility.

"I need to find out about the situation in the heart of Daliang when I have time."

"It will be too late to make plans once the impact reaches Nanyang Prefecture."

"But we're already at the southernmost part of Daliang, where else can we hide? Should we go out to sea?" Chen Mu shook his head, no longer thinking about it.

Thinking about it is useless, I might as well go home and grind experience.

After taking only two steps, Chen Mu stopped again, turned around and walked back to Nanshi.

"Let's stock up on some more food."

(End of this chapter)