I Am Grinding Experience in Another World

Mist Smoke Mountain, Misty Pavilion Firm, Qiankun Firm.

This was already the fourth firm that Chen Mu had entered.

"What can I get for you?" asked the burly owner, surprisingly gentle in both expression and speech, a stark contrast to his sturdy physique.

Chen Mu nodded slightly at the owner and glanced around.

Behind the counter, various goods were neatly arranged on the shelves. However, most were herbs and ores and other materials; the only elixirs present were Fasting Pills, and the magic artifacts were mostly minor auxiliary tools.

Chen Mu was disappointed. Although the name Qiankun Firm sounded impressive, he guessed it was just a small firm, unlikely to meet his needs.

"Does your shop have any Lightning Avoidance Magical Instruments?" he asked, not quite ready to give up.

The middle-aged, robust owner apologized, "Such magical instruments are quite precious. Our store has just opened and we dare not deal with them. Perhaps you might want to check out the Hundred Treasures Pavilion."

"I have already looked there," Chen Mu sighed.

The Hundred Treasures Pavilion did have them, but those needed to be custom-ordered from the Upper Court Hundred Workshops Hall, and moreover, they were very expensive.

Although he could afford the twenty or thirty thousand White Jade Coins, the time for customization was too long. Back and forth, it would take at least three or four months.

"I need to head to Jilei Mountain to gather the Poisonous Miasma in a few days; I can’t wait that long," Chen Mu shook his head.

"Although Jilei Mountain is prone to lightning, as long as you don’t go to the mountain tip, there’s no issue, sir. You need not worry and buy a magical instrument for protection," the broad-shouldered owner suggested with a smile.

But what I need to guard against isn’t the heavenly thunder, but rather that old ghost Sun Jian, Chen Mu thought helplessly.

Though the likelihood of being found was extremely low, he still couldn’t shake off the anxiety.

The feeling of being locked on by the Kui Water Yin Thunder still sent shivers down his spine whenever he recalled it.

"Just to be on the safe side," Chen Mu replied nonchalantly.

Just as he was about to take his leave, the broad-shouldered owner called out to Chen Mu.

"If the guest is just taking precautions, there’s truly no need to buy a Lightning Avoidance Magical Instrument."

"They’re single-function and expensive; not worth the price."

A thought struck Chen Mu, and he turned to look at the robust owner.

"Consider the Thunder Gathering Charm from Goose Sheep Path," said the burly owner with a smile, pulling out a palm-sized rectangle talisman from his wide sleeve. ꭆάＮɵΒƐṨ

The talisman was thin, seemingly made of some yellowish leather, densely covered with dark red star-pointed thread patterns.

As the robust owner infused a bit of mana, wisps of bright silver lightning moved along the threads.

"Goose Sheep Path is one of the seven paths in Yunzhou, a major Dao sect just like our Jilong Road. The cultivators within are most skilled in Thunder Law."

"To practice their techniques, they often enter thunder clouds to gather heavenly thunder. This Thunder Gathering Charm is a common tool they use."

"If the guest is to go to Jilei Mountain and happens to face heavenly thunder, this charm can quickly collect it and turn danger into safety," recommended the owner with a gleeful smile.

Chen Mu was overjoyed, "How much can this Thunder Gathering Charm hold...?"

"Normal minor thunders are certainly no problem, but if caught in a storm of the Nine Heavens’ thunder, this talisman would be powerless."

"Luckily Jilei Mountain is but a Low Mountain, lacking the might of powerful thunder strikes. The Thunder Gathering Charm should be sufficient."

"If you are still not reassured, then simply prepare a few more," the owner said.

Chen Mu thought this made sense, "How many of these Thunder Gathering Charms do you have?"

The broad-chested man’s smile grew even brighter.

"The shop has a total of thirty-six Lightning Avoidance Charms, each costing fifty White Jade Coins. What do you think...?"

"I’ll take them all!" Chen Mu declared boldly.

With these thirty-six Lightning Avoidance Charms by his side, even if he were to confront Sun Jian directly, he would also...

He still wouldn’t dare.

Alas, that old ghost is truly a seasoned Condensing Aperture expert.

"It doesn’t matter if I can’t beat him. With a Thunder Gathering Charm by my side, even if I’m targeted by the Kui Water Yin Thunder, I can escape with ease," Chen Mu thought to himself with relief.

After handing over the White Jade Coins, he happily received the long wooden box passed over by the robust boss, and upon seeing the neat array of Talismans inside, Chen Mu felt even more at ease.

"Guest, are you going to collect Poisonous Miasma? Have you prepared a Magic Artifact for storage?" the robust boss asked with a grin, recommending, "I have here the East Ridge specialty, the Gas Storage Gourd, which is extremely good at storing poisonous gases and smoke. It is very convenient for gathering and releasing poisons, and is an indispensable Magic Artifact for the barbarians of East Ridge. It’s only two hundred White Jade per piece. What do you think...?"

"I’ll take one," Chen Mu shrugged, playing along with the act.

...

On the western side of the Eagle Grief Cliff, within the dilapidated pavilion. Accompanied by a peal of thunder, Sun Jian, clad in black, suddenly appeared.

He glanced at the shadow in the corner, his face bearing a sneer, "Yang Huan, are you training the Heavenly Demon Reincarnation Technique to turn into a silver-backed black mouse? Hiding all day, aren’t you afraid of the risks of bloodline backlash?"

Yang Huan’s robust figure emerged from the darkness. He wasn’t annoyed; instead, he bared his teeth in a grin full of interest, "Elder Sun’s temper is still as explosive as ever. It seems that you haven’t found that precious gourd of yours."

"You kick us away when you find it and then come back to us for cooperation when you can’t. Elder Sun, you’re playing quite the game."

Sun Jian’s face darkened, "If you’ve called me here just to spout this nonsense, then you can shut up!"

Yang Huan shrugged and chuckled, "If it weren’t for Daoist Hui Ming wanting to see you, I wouldn’t bother looking at your sour face."

At the mention of this, Sun Jian looked towards Yang Huan’s back, having already noticed the always-smiling chubby figure standing behind Yang Huan.

"Li Yang Path?!" Sun Jian’s expression turned unsightly as he realized.

So the remnants of Zhongshan Path had indeed defected to the Li Yang Path. No wonder they dared to provoke Jilong Road again.

"Greetings, Elder Sun," Hui Ming greeted with a cordial smile in his broad golden silk red robe, his round chubby face beaming, "I heard that Elder Sun was secretly capturing people recently; do you have enough manpower? Do you need me to offer some support?"

Sun Jian looked at him expressionlessly.

Hui Ming waved his hands in a friendly manner, "I’m not here to rush Elder Sun to modify the Mountain Protection Magical Barrier. I just think that Elder Sun is exerting a lot of effort for little reward."

"It’s been so long, and hunting for the gourd Sword Box is quite troublesome."

"The Thousand Mechanisms Sect may not be so willing to simply hand over the Netherworld Atlas to you."

"But we are different," Hui Ming said, his plump face filled with sincerity.

As he spoke, he pulled out a palm-sized Bright Yellow Scroll from his wide sleeves. With a gentle lift of his hand, the scroll floated to Sun Jian. Without Sun Jian having to take it, it unfolded slowly.

Seeing the contents of the scroll, Sun Jian’s pupils suddenly constricted, and he quickly grabbed the scroll to examine it closely.

After a good while, he frowned and spoke with slight disappointment, "The prohibitions of the six connected mountains, Witch Cliff, and the Pen Holder Mountain have already been modified by me."

"Jade Spring Mountain is the main Daoist training ground of the five mountains, with complex prohibitions. Mist Smoke Mountain has Liu Ling in charge, so we cannot make big moves. I need time."

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Hui Ming nodded cheerfully, "Of course, we all understand the difficulties Elder Sun faces."

"So, I leave it all to you."

"This excerpt from the Yun Shen Daoist Foundation Atlas will serve as my greeting gift."

Sun Jian nodded without showing any emotion, then turned into a beam of Escape Light and vanished into the horizon.

"Will that old ghost really obey?" Yang Huan asked skeptically.

Hui Ming continued to smile cheerfully, "That’s why I’m here. I gave him part of the Daoist Foundation Atlas to help boost his confidence."

Yang Huan acknowledged noncommittally, "The Netherworld has six hundred paths, and your Yun Shen Daoist Foundation is only at the tail end. It’s not very tempting for Sun Jian."

"Bait must not be too generous," Hui Ming replied jovially, "If he wants better, then he’ll have to continue cooperating with us."

"In case he does find the Sword Box gourd..." Yang Huan narrowed his eyes.

"What do you think, if the Sun Family junior gets hold of this treasure, would he hand it over to Elder Sun or come directly to me to trade for the Daoist Foundation Atlas?" Hui Ming’s face was full of deep meanings, "Our dear Elder Sun has always been domineering; aside from his direct descendants, the others have a hard time under his rule."

Yang Huan’s mouth curled into a smile, "Daoist, you are truly astute!"

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