My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 95 Stability
Lijiang Weicheng, Yongtongfang in the east of the city.

In a small courtyard, Chen Mu picked up a wooden stake that was four or five meters long and as thick as a bowl with one hand.

Gently tap the sharpened end into the ground, like a plastic fork piercing a cake. The wooden stake easily sinks more than a meter into the ground.

Following the same method, four pillars were buried. A supporting crossbar was then erected on top, covered with straw mats, and securely tied. A simple wooden and thatched shed was thus completed.

Chen Mu moved the newly bought rocking chair and low table into the gazebo and lay down comfortably on it.

"Comfortable."

This was half a month after he arrived at Lijiang Weicheng.

He was busy renting a house, buying furniture, digging a tunnel, and stockpiling supplies until today when he finally had some free time.

"Luckily, I left early."

They encountered that person on the way, and he would stop at nothing to deal with Zuo Sheng.

Those who remain in the city and become involved with Chengming and Zuosheng will be drawn into the vortex.

"Small towns are still the best."

He has been familiarizing himself with the Lijiang Weicheng area these past few days.

Lijiang City is actually quite large, about the same size as Qingshan County.

But it wasn't very big. Nanyang Prefecture had four garrison cities, with Lijiang Garrison City being the smallest.

Moreover, because it is located at the southernmost tip of Daliang, far from the heart of the Central Plains, it is not very prosperous.

"I've come all the way to the southernmost point, I should be safe now, right?" Chen Mu slowly sipped his herbal tea.

Even though it's already October, it's still hot here: "I wonder if there are any magical artifacts to cool it down."

……

Nanyang Prefecture was a bustling city, but living there didn't bring me peace of mind.

Various powerful forces are scattered throughout the area, and making any move could bring disaster. It's far more comfortable to stay in a small town.

"The Azure-Eyed Golden Ape has completed its marrow transformation. It's time to consider the breathing techniques."

Completing the Marrow Transformation is equivalent to mastering the Form Transformation. Afterward, one must comprehend the divine intent, imprint it in one's mind, and continuously replenish it with nourishment, hoping to cultivate inner strength one day.

Ordinary people at this stage see no direction at all. They have cultivated their spirit for decades without achieving anything.

That's why they flocked to the Dragon Transformation Pill, falling right into the trap set by the powerful families, allowing these monsters to grow even larger.

"Luckily, I'm skilled at it."

He began to work on a completely new breathing method. This was based on experience gained from the Red Falcon Formation Technique.

The key to nourishing the soul lies in divine will.

However, the divine intent is obscure and difficult to understand. The insights of predecessors and the records in the secret manuals all involve repeatedly practicing the Form Refinement Technique, like water dripping on stone, to gradually comprehend it, and then one can master the divine intent.

However, practicing the Form Technique is too physically demanding, and the number of times one can practice it in a day is limited.

The new breathing method is different. You can practice it simply by finding a place to sit. Once you get used to it, you can even integrate it into your every movement.

Moreover, as long as you slightly match the control of all your muscles, the effect is the same as the full version of the training method.

“The divine intention is the root, the breathing method is the trunk, and the physical exercises are the branches and leaves.” Chen Mu suddenly had a sudden realization.

……

A month later.

Lijiang Tower stands east of Lijiang Weicheng.

The Lijiang Tower is built on the riverbank, and a little further north is the Hongde Wharf. Next to it is the largest market in the city, which is the most prosperous area of ​​the entire Lijiang Weicheng.

Chen Mu sat by the window on the first floor, watching the boats coming and going on the river.

A translucent gray wall slowly appeared before my eyes.

Writing: 2110/10000/Second order;

Drawing: 1707/10000/Second order;

Throw: 3213/10000/Tier 4;

Red Falcon Form Training Technique: The Limit;

Cooking skill: 6746/10000/Tier 2;

Pharmaceutical Arts: 7656/10000/Tier 3;

Hidden Blade: 7906/10000/Tier 3;

Five Ghosts Moving Mountain Spell: 2714/10000/Sixth Rank;

Azure-Eyed Golden Ape Body Refinement Technique: 5689/10000/Tier 4;

Transformation Technique: 3063/10000/Second Tier;

Having experience with the Red Falcon Form Training Technique, and with guidance on mastering it, he quickly grasped the new breathing method. He practiced and improved the Blue-Eyed Golden Ape Form Training Technique in all his actions, whether walking, standing, sitting, or lying down.

Now, a month has passed, and the breathing technique has almost become instinctive. He's also mastered it more than halfway. Chen Mu finally decided to go out and dine at Lijianglou, the largest restaurant in the area, to relax and unwind.

I glanced at it a few more times. I noticed that the proficiency with the hidden sword had quietly progressed to the latter half as well.

He is also quite proficient in both medicine making and cooking.

He didn't deliberately practice more. He only completed a small section of practice each day. But his proficiency silently recorded these training sessions, accumulating little by little.

"As long as I make a little progress every day, time will be on my side." Chen Mu felt a faint sense of accomplishment.

Compared to the confusion of his previous life as a shut-in and overworked office worker, he still enjoys staying at home, but now he truly feels a sense of control over himself.

Therefore, despite the treacherous and chaotic nature of this world, Chen Mu still liked it.

……

"Have you heard? There's a huge fire in the south of Nanyang Prefecture. They say it burned down five streets and two neighborhoods!"

A voice faintly reached Chen Mu's ears.

"That wasn't a big fire at all. It's said that it was a battle between masters, and one stomp of their foot caused several houses to collapse."

"Yes, yes, I've heard about it too. It seems to be the same criminal they were searching for a while ago."

"It is said that the man is highly skilled in martial arts, possessing a body that is physically impervious to swords and spears!"

Chen Mu's heart skipped a beat: "Could it be that my sincerity was discovered during the search?"

"Making such a commotion, they must have taken action. I wonder what the outcome will be."

Chen Mu couldn't help but prick up his ears and listen carefully.

"You're wrong. How could a human have such an ability? It's said to be the work of evil spirits!"

"One of the demons was three meters tall, its body was like it was cast from black iron, and its claws were bigger than palm-leaf fans. It could blow a person to death with a single breath."

"There is also a strange cry that sounds like the striking of a bronze bell, which will immediately cause anyone who hears it to fall into a coma."

In the end, a fair-skinned fairy descended from the sky and killed the evil demon.

"Don't you believe it? Many people saw that fairy. She descended from the sky riding an eagle."

"With a wave of his hand, he unleashed heavenly fire, burning the demon to death in one fell swoop."

Chen Mu: “…”

Well, rumors from the streets are just that unreliable.

Demons? Fairies? Heavenly fire? Ha... This is more exciting than any storyteller's tale.

"If only Jie Jia were here."

This master assassin, who roams the underworld, is always well-informed.

Unfortunately, he's obsessed with money.

……

At home, Chen Mu carefully analyzed the news he had just heard.

"The large-scale search has definitely been stopped."

Nearly three months have passed, and the case of Si Kouyu's death has finally come to an end. At least on the surface.

"His sincerity is unknown. He may have been killed or escaped, but the search has stopped, so the outcome is probably not good," Chen Mu guessed to himself.

The powerful families, seeking revenge for Sikou Yu, would never let the matter rest.

"Nanyang Prefecture has finally settled down." Chen Mu breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's just that Master Chengyi has suffered." Chen Mu said with a look of pity.

Should we go back to Nanyang Prefecture?

After thinking for a long time, Chen Mu still shook his head.

"Living in Nanyang Prefecture is really not very comfortable."

Too much activity leads to a mix of good and bad, and you never know when a formidable figure might emerge.

"Although the protective artifacts are powerful and can ward off natural disasters, man-made disasters are even more rampant and impossible to prevent."

Chen Mu decided to stay in Lijiang City for a while.

"Anyway, I have the Five Ghosts Bag, so I'm not afraid of most evil spirits."

Before, without any protective artifacts, it was like walking naked in the freezing snow, shivering every moment. I always wanted to hide in a safe place, which is why I went to Nanyang Prefecture.

Now that all five ghosts have appeared, although their power is unknown, they should be able to protect themselves quite well.

"Let's focus on mastering the Body Refinement Technique first."

(End of this chapter)