I AM GRINDING EXPERIENCE IN ANOTHER WORLD

At dusk, Chen Mu’s Cave Mansion.

The originally dim living room was brightly lit by fluorescent bath lamps embedded all around. On each side of the wall, two pots of Sea Heart Pine freshened the air.

A square table in the center was filled with various dishes of meat and vegetables. Through the steaming vapor of the mixed Primordial Energy, a middle-aged man in his forties was sitting respectfully opposite Chen Mu.

This man, tall and thin, was none other than Yuan Xian’s trusted spy, Li Moliang.

“Practitioners of the Goose Sheep Path, who mainly cultivate the Thunder Law, suffer great physical damage and need Secret Medicine Pills to nourish them.”

“Golden Pearls produced by the Golden Pearl Clam are mild in nature, and consuming them for a long time can strengthen one’s foundation and invigorate one’s physique.”

“Yunze Lake stretches thousands of miles with a mild climate, and the Earth Spirit Element is rich underwater, thus it was chosen as a breeding ground for the Golden Pearl Clams,” Li Moliang explained the situation at Yun Chong Lower Courtyard in detail to Chen Mu.

Chen Mu nodded discreetly in understanding.

Having spent over ten years on Jilong Road, he knew the Lower Courtyards were generally places for cultivating spiritual medicines, Spirit Rice, exotic animals, and rare birds. He himself had once farmed Yellow Bud Rice for several years at the Tongtian River Lower Courtyard.

Yun Chong Lower Courtyard served a similar purpose, but due to its special location, instead of planting Yellow Bud Rice, it cultivated Golden Pearl Clams.

“The Golden Pearl Clam farms are hundreds of meters underwater. Qi Cultivators, whose bodies have transformed, can hold their breath and resist pressure for short durations.”

“But if one wants to rear clams and harvest pearls underwater for extended periods, they need the help of a Water-Repelling Pearl,” continued Li Moliang.

“A Water-Repelling Pearl can be used for a year and is in high demand. Nearly half of the disciples in the Hundred Refinement Hall from Yun Chong Lower Courtyard earn their money through affairs related to Water-Repelling Pearls.”

“A Water-Repelling Pearl can be used for only one year?” Chen Mu asked, raising his eyebrows in surprise.

He had been busy studying the Red-Eyed Ghost Pattern and had only glanced over the Water-Repelling Pearls, not realizing they could only be used for a year.

“Supposedly, a standard Water-Repelling Pearl can be used for decades, but the materials are too expensive for ordinary Qi Cultivators to afford.”

“The Hundred Refinement Hall had no choice but to alter the ingredient proportions, lowering the cost, but this also reduced the usage time,” explained Li Moliang.

So, it was a downgraded version.

Chen Mu suddenly understood.

“To avoid exposure, I always stay secluded and avoiding excessive contact with others. It’s quite simple for you to disguise yourself as me, since you possess a transformation technique,” Li Moliang said with a smile.

“However, you should be a bit cautious of Huang Jian, the manager in the Hundred Refinement Hall,” he added.

“I deliver a Water-Repelling Pearl to the Hundred Refinement Hall every month, and the person who handles them is Huang Jian. Having been in contact so many times, he is somewhat more familiar with me than others.”

“Fortunately, every time I go, it’s simply a matter of exchanging money for goods, just like the other people from the Hundred Refinement Hall.”

“You just need to regularly submit Water-Repelling Pearls and be a bit cautious in your actions. That should keep you out of trouble.”

“There’s just over half a month left until this month’s delivery date,”

“This time you can follow from a distance to see how it’s done. With this preparation, you’ll be able to try it yourself next time.”

It indeed didn’t sound difficult.

Chen Mu nodded again.

“Only making one Water-Repelling Pearl a month? Isn’t that a bit too little?” Chen Mu asked.

“Compared to other Artifact Refiners, this quantity is indeed a bit low, but…” Li Moliang gave a bitter smile.

“Take a look at me,” he said, pointing at himself.

“Making even one is already my limit; if I tried doing more, I fear my life would be at risk.”

Chen Mu, hearing this, couldn’t help but look up and scrutinize the other person closely.

Li Moliang was nearly two meters tall but extremely thin, with deeply sunken eyes and high cheekbones — he literally looked like a walking skeleton.

Chen Mu had originally assumed that this was his natural physique, but hadn’t expected…

“Does the Red-Eyed Ghost Pattern consume that much?” Chen Mu was taken aback.

“The Ghost Channeling Technique in itself drains a lot, and this place is too far from the City God Tao, unable to use the Incense Qi Robe for nourishment; instead, I have to resort to Longevity Wine as a substitute.”

“But the side effects of that stuff are too severe. Over the years, I’ve ended up looking like this,” Li Moliang said grimly.

“Mr. Gongsun, it’s so good that you’ve come. Now I won’t have to forge Water-Repelling Pearls anymore.”

“Once you’ve successfully infiltrated, I can return to Da Qian to recover from my injuries.”

“I really owe you one!” He expressed his sincere gratitude.

You probably won’t be able to return to Da Qian anytime soon.

Chen Mu thought with a peculiar expression.

Moreover, to better infiltrate, you probably can’t escape from forging the Water-Repelling Pearls either.

Looking at the man’s skeletal frame and expectant face, Chen Mu felt quite guilty and then firmly handed over a Black-Skinned Scripture to him.

“Come, recite the scriptures with me.”

After a moment, Li Moliang looked despondent.

“So, you mean I still have to stay at Yun Chong Lower Courtyard and make Water-Repelling Pearls?”

“Thanks, Brother Li,” Chen Mu said nervously with a chuckle.

Li Moliang’s face fell into despair.

Chen Mu looked at the despondent appearance of the other person and couldn’t help but smirk. After thinking for a bit, he took out a Jade Dew Pearl and handed it to him.

“Here, try eating this.”

Li Moliang reluctantly accepted it.

But when he swallowed the cherry-red pearl, which resembled a candy bean, a warm and moist power immediately dispersed throughout his body. It felt like a parched man drinking a cup of refreshing water, sweet and satisfying, leaving his entire body relaxed.

The ghosts, that were always restlessly seeking to devour essence blood, also became docile. Li Moliang couldn’t help but widen his eyes in astonishment at the newfound sense of relief he hadn’t felt in a long time. “This pearl…”

“Is it useful?” Chen Mu asked with a smile.

“It’s useful, very useful indeed!” Li Moliang nodded repeatedly.

A single Jade Dew Pearl had greatly calmed the restless ghosts and slowly mended his bodily wear. With more, perhaps he could even make further progress!

“Now that it’s useful, obediently help me craft the Red-Eyed Ghost Pattern Water-Repelling Pearl.”

“You just watch!” Li Moliang assured him, his face full of excitement.

…

The next day.

Chen Mu opened his eyes at the first light of dawn.

Upon rising, he went to the living room. Through the transparent jade that filled the entire eastern wall, he observed the dense fog over Yunze Lake, as thick as cotton.

At that moment, a bright red sun was slowly rising from the sea of clouds.

Chen Mu sat in the distant chair, basking in the sunrise while habitually pulling out the Five Ghosts Bag.

As soon as he untied the drawstring, wisps of pitch-black Primordial Energy flew out. Upon leaving the bag, they began to disperse immediately.

Chen Mu skillfully manipulated the Dark Cloud True Method, and the dispersal of the Primordial Energy slowed down. Then, guided by an exotic force, it spun and shrunk, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Inside the Jade Seed, the Dark Cloud Talisman was slowly stained a shade darker.

With a thought, the gray wall appeared.

Dark Cloud True Method: 8889/10000/Second Rank;

“With the experience increasing, my control over the Primordial Energy with the Dark Cloud True Method seems even more refined and subtle.” Sensing the changes in this practice, Chen Mu pondered.

Previously, if he didn’t collect the Primordial Energy quickly, he could only watch as it collapsed and dissipated. Now, the process had significantly slowed down.

With more experience, he might completely prevent its dispersal.

“Truly a genuine Daoist sect secret technique, an inheritance of the Li Yang Path.” Chen Mu mused with a smile.

After reflecting on the feedback from the gray wall and watching the rolling clouds for a while, Chen Mu rose and went into the north-side kitchen to make breakfast.

While Fasting Pills could stave off hunger, they lacked taste. With the Five Ghosts Bag aiding in cleaning up kitchen waste and washing dishes, cooking was not a bother for him.

…

After breakfast, Chen Mu returned to his bedroom-cum-cultivation room in the south side of the cave mansion. He sat cross-legged by the window on a low bed and began planning his future cultivation.

“The Dark Cloud True Method needs daily practice accumulated over days and months.”

“The Spiritual Treasure Pivot Scripture can be paused; however, the Kui Water Yin Thunder could continue.”

“Most importantly, I need to figure out the Water-Repelling Pearl Artifact Refining Technique.”

According to Yuan Xian’s original plan, he intended to use the Water-Repelling Pearl practice to blend into Goose Sheep Mountain, board a favorable wind boat, and cross the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains.

After all, the Red-Eyed Ghost Pattern was not a Qi Cultivator’s secret technique. If called upon to build the ferry, he might give himself away.

Chen Mu took out the Secret Technique Jade Scroll and silently observed.

The Water-Repelling Pearl involved five different talismans. The first three were for material refinement, and the last two were critical for the actual crafting.

One for shaping the magical artifact embryo as a carrier, and another to leverage the artifact to manipulate the environment and unleash Water-Repelling Exotic Force.

Mastering these two talismans would allow him to attempt crafting the Water-Repelling Pearl. The necessary materials like black golden sand could be refined by others.

Just like refining Fasting Pills, many people earned White Jade Money by refining the Essence of the Five Grains for others.

“Let’s start by learning the Water Avoidance Talisman to grasp the true intent of water avoidance, then practice the Wave Stabilizing Talisman to shape the magical artifact embryo.”

…

Half a month passed in a flash.

In the bedroom, the gray wall appeared before Chen Mu.

Artifact Refining Technique (Water-Repelling Pearl): 1632/10000;

Inside the Jade Seed, a talisman resembling the undulating waves of water floated amidst mana clouds.

With a thought, wisps of white mist-shaped mana surged in, causing the talisman to shine brightly.

Pop!

An exotic force appeared around Chen Mu, enveloping an area of two to three meters. It was as if an invisible Spiritual Light Shield enclosed him.

“The Water Avoidance Talisman is successful,” Chen Mu couldn’t help but laugh.

With this Water Avoidance Talisman, he had already indirectly learned the water avoidance method. However, using a talisman required a substantial amount of mana. But if made into a magical artifact, the same effect could be achieved while conserving at least half of the required mana.

“It’s time to procure some materials. In no more than three days, I could master the Wave Stabilizing Talisman, and then I can attempt crafting it, which will also better polish my experience.”

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