I Am Grinding Experience in Another World

At the southern part of Jade Spring Mountain, behind the Administrative Affairs Institute, high up on a cliff, there was a cave dwelling.

The dwelling was spacious and bright, with forty to fifty people gathered in small groups, quietly conversing.

Chen Mu stood in an inconspicuous corner, with the Truthful Listening Technique activated on his ear, quietly listening.

The new Pavilion Master of the Pill Treasure Pavilion had summoned, and all the alchemists on Jade Spring Mountain had to attend, naturally Chen Mu was no exception.

Before long, the former Pavilion Master Zhu Yi entered the cave.

Some approached to greet him, exchanging pleasantries warmly.

Others kept their distance, with a cold demeanor.

Seeing Zhu Yi chatting animatedly with those close to him, Chen Mu quietly stepped two paces further into the shadows, using the figures of people in front to block the gazes that might be cast toward him.

"Zhu Yi still can’t let go, huh."

He just wanted to cultivate in peace and didn’t want to be involved in any disturbances.

But just as he had hidden himself, he heard Zhu Yi asking about him, as if he was very familiar with him.

"As a homebound man, am I really that famous?"

With a helpless sigh, Chen Mu took half a step to the side, revealing half of his figure.

If the other party took the initiative to seek him out, he couldn’t hide.

Besides, the cave was only so big; there was nowhere to hide.

...

"Junior Brother Chen, it’s been a long time," Zhu Yi said with a beaming smile.

"Greetings, Pavilion Master," Chen Mu replied shyly, like a home-dwelling alchemist who was tactless in the ways of the world.

"I am no longer the Pavilion Master, I’m the Deputy Pavilion Master now," Zhu Yi announced with a smile.

After which he went on to make inquiries about Chen Mu’s well-being, using the drastic changes at Eagle Grief Cliff as a conversation starter.

With a look full of emotion, Zhu Yi said, "At first, I thought Junior Brother joined the Pill Treasure Pavilion just to bide time, but who knew that Junior Brother’s alchemy talent would be so astounding. Not only are you skilled in alchemy yourself, but also proficient in teaching others."

He then shifted the topic and asked, "I have some nephews who wish to learn alchemy but have failed to grasp the basics."

"I’m too busy with other matters to instruct them, I wonder if Junior Brother..."

"I’m truly sorry, but I am currently in seclusion, pondering over the Through-Rhino Hundred Miasma Pill, and it’s a critical moment right now, so..." Chen Mu said with a look of difficulty.

Zhu Yi’s eyebrows lifted slightly.

Critical moment?

That All-Disease Pill isn’t so easy to make; he’s trying to distance himself from me, isn’t he?

Heh...

With a light chuckle, Zhu Yi said, "Then, what unfortunate timing."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Zhu Yi took his leave.

Chen Mu smiled and bowed his hands, waiting until the other man was far enough away before his expression became somber.

Teaching and giving lectures? Better not.

"With that time, I’d rather refine several batches of Rejuvenation Pills."

He had no intention of getting embroiled in the struggle between the new and former Pavilion Masters.

"However, that Pavilion Master Zhu probably doesn’t believe it."

"Having refused his proposal, he probably thinks that I’ve already sided with the new Pavilion Master," Chen Mu reflected, narrowing his eyes. Through the crowd, he looked towards Zhu Yi.

At that moment, the latter was slightly bowing his head, listening attentively to someone speaking beside him.

Qi Hui?

A feeling of unease suddenly sank in Chen Mu’s heart.

Back when he learned to refine Fasting Pills, he had taken on numerous alchemy tasks to earn White Jade Coins for Daoist Cultivation.

As a result, he blocked Qi Hui’s path to wealth.

For that, the man had gone to Zhu Yi more than once to speak ill of him.

His initial assignment to Mist Smoke Mountain might have been at the behest of this person.

Pushing him out, no one else would compete for Daoist Cultivation tasks. Perhaps they even hoped the barbarians of East Ridge would finish me off.

Mist Smoke Mountain had only recently been conquered and was far from safe!

"The two of them together at this moment…"

A flicker of cold light passed through Chen Mu’s eyes; he slightly adjusted the Truthful Listening Technique, casting it swiftly in the direction of the two men.

"They might be planning something harsh!"

...

"Pavilion Master, what do you think?" Qi Hui quietly approached Zhu Yi and asked.

"When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter; it’s no longer like the old days," Zhu Yi said with a look of regret.

"This person has trained six alchemists; persuading him would be like swaying six people our way, what a pity..." Qi Hui also sighed.

He immediately adopted a grave expression and said, "If he sides with the new Pavilion Master..."

A chill sank into Zhu Yi’s heart, but he pretended to hesitate, "That shouldn’t be the case. I don’t think Junior Brother Chen is someone who likes trouble. His refusal is probably because he doesn’t want to get involved in this matter."

"Pavilion Master, you are being naive!"

"Even if he wants to remain neutral, isn’t being at Pill Treasure Pavilion and staying neutral essentially choosing the new Pavilion Master?" Qi Hui asked anxiously, his face filled with concern.

Yes, not choosing me is the same as siding with the new Pavilion Master.

Zhu Yi thought darkly, yet his face showed an expression of being caught between a rock and a hard place: "Then... what should we do?"

Qi Hui’s face suddenly turned fierce!

"This person is so unreasonable, we must make a statement. And we must act decisively and swiftly!"

"Kill the chicken to scare the monkey, and completely intimidate those fence-sitters!"

You’re really speaking my mind!

Zhu Yi was overjoyed.

A cold light flickered in Qi Hui’s eyes: "Since he cannot be of use to us..."

Zhu Yi immediately followed with an encouraging and persuasive tone: "Then we..."

"Then we’ll assign him all the Fasting Pill alchemy tasks!" Qi Hui said with a sinister face: "Exhaust this bastard to death!"

Zhu Yi: "..."

But the man’s alchemy speed is three times yours.

Are you sure you’re not just giving him money?!

"What’s the matter, are you not pleased?" Qi Hui looked at Zhu Yi’s glum face, puzzled.

Zhu Yi then started to frown and ponder. After a moment’s hesitation, he gritted his teeth and stamped his foot, saying fiercely, "Then we’ll have to send him away!"

That’s more like it!

Zhu Yi’s eyes brightened.

Since we’re killing the chicken to scare the monkey, we must truly kill!

This young man Qi Hui has potential after all.

Zhu Yi looked at Qi Hui with satisfaction, feigning regret, "We are compelled by the situation; there’s no other choice."

"You agree then?" Qi Hui was overjoyed.

Zhu Yi lightly chuckled and nodded, "What do you plan to do?"

Qi Hui perked up immediately: "I plan to send him to Pen Rack Mountain."

"That mountain is so poor it rings hollower than a bell; they can’t even make a few White Jade Coins a year."

"Just let him guard that pathetic little mountain."

Qi Hui gave Zhu Yi a suggestive raise of his eyebrows: "Starve him to death!"

Zhu Yi: "..."

Are you sure you’re not in cahoots with him?!

With all that ruthless talk, you’re showing me this?

The guy’s probably dying to leave Jade Spring Mountain at this point!

All this talk about exhausting and starving him to death, are you trying to be funny, planning to die laughing here?!

Zhu Yi watched Qi Hui with an indescribable look, feeling as uncomfortable as if he had misstepped on a staircase.

Not far away, Chen Mu wore a peculiar expression.

This Brother Qi Hui sure is... a good person!

Listening to Zhu Yi and Qi Hui’s conversation, which was completely at cross purposes, Chen Mu nearly burst out laughing.

He looked at Zhu Yi with a touch of sympathy.

With such talents at hand, Pavilion Master Zhu is in for a tough time.

...

Afterwards, there were no further disturbances.

The new Pavilion Master, Zhao Yuzhang, appeared, met everyone, and officially took up the position of Pavilion Master of Pill Treasure Pavilion.

Watching the young and handsome face of the other party, Chen Mu understood a bit why Zhu Yi was restless.

The new Pavilion Master is said to be over thirty, but looks just over twenty. Being unseated by a younger peer is no wonder Zhu Yi is not convinced.

"Being so young and able to take up the position of Pill Treasure Pavilion Leader, he must inherently possess Daoist Bone, an extraordinary talent."

"Where does Zhu Yi get his confidence from?"

"Blinded by White Jade Cultivation?"

"I don’t understand..."

"But, this has nothing to do with me."

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