I Am Grinding Experience in Another World

Chen Mu’s residence, the alchemy chamber on the second floor, west side.

In the center of the room stood a pitch-black, massive pill furnace. Chen Mu patted the heavy furnace but had no mind for alchemy.

"How many days have passed since we had peace? Are those elders on Jilong Road really so belligerent?"

"They’re all cultivating immortality, why do they still think about expanding their territory every day?"

Chen Mu shook his head in a sigh, yet he understood that as a Daoist sect, it would not wage wars everywhere without reason.

"Is it still because of the changes in the Earth’s veins?"

Thinking back on the many years of upheaval, he had already formed some concept about the changes in vital energy.

For some unknown reason, the changes in the Earth’s veins of Yunzhou caused the Earth Spirit Vital Energy to change with it.

Mountains with spiritual veins might become barren of vital energy, unsuitable for cultivation, like Jilong Mountain.

In contrast, barren and desolate places could become sources of surging vital energy and excellent spots for Qi cultivation, like the five mountains of East Ridge.

"All of Yunzhou’s seven sects must be making big moves."

"It’s just that I’m isolated from the news and unaware."

Chen Mu’s expression grew troubled.

If things were indeed as he understood, the entire Yunzhou might fall into chaos!

"I need to spend more effort pondering the Kui Water Yin Thunder."

"And focus on developing the Condensing Aperture Secret Technique to awaken the Five Elements Escape Technique. If disaster strikes, it’ll be much easier to flee."

Chen Mu decided to dedicate the time after dinner and before sleep to practicing the Thunder Law.

"It’s also fortunate to have this large pill furnace. In one furnace, I can produce a hundred or two Fasting Pills."

"Two furnaces a day are enough to meet the demand, saving a great deal of time."

...

Half a month later.

Administrative Affairs Institute.

An elder in grey carefully inspected the Fasting Pills packed in a wooden box.

It took a while before he raised his head, showing a smile.

"The Fasting Pills are as smooth as pearls and flawless in appearance. Pill Master Chen’s skills are exquisite, far surpassing others," the grey-clothed elder praised.

The highest level of Fasting Pill technique is of course exquisite.

Chen Mu tugged at the corner of his mouth, revealing a smile but said nothing.

Unperturbed, the elder in grey chuckled and took out a small cloth bag, placing it on the counter along with the Identity Jade, and pushed them toward Chen Mu: "For the two thousand four hundred Fasting Pills, a total of one hundred Daoist Cultivation points and two hundred White Jade Coins for you."

Chen Mu glanced at it but did not take it: "Have the items I requested arrived in stock?"

"We received a batch of Golden Pearls and Cyan Turtle Shells."

"There are still no Black Snake Bones or Stone Marrow." The elder in grey spread his hands: "This place isn’t the Upper Court anymore. All the main materials for the Rejuvenation Pills are prioritized for Jade Spring Mountain."

Chen Mu was helpless but had no choice; he could only push the Jade Token and the grey cloth bag back to the elder: "Then give me the two materials we have in stock for now."

Replenishing Origin Soup is cheap but cannot be stored long-term whereas Rejuvenation Pills are expensive but ensure quality over ten years or more.

He planned to stockpile Rejuvenation Pills in advance, so that if he indeed had to flee one day, nothing would hinder his practice of the Condensing Aperture Technique.

Rejuvenation Pills comprised thirteen materials in total: nine auxiliary materials and four main materials.

There’s no need to purchase the auxiliary materials as he had saved plenty of essences when grinding for experience in the past.

He also had the main materials, but since their prices were high, he had only bought a little to practice in the past, insufficient for mass alchemy.

Now that Jilong Road opened the Condensing Aperture Secret Method, the Rejuvenation Pills became even more scarce, and the raw materials rose in price along with the demand.

Not only were the prices high, but you also had to queue just to purchase them.

...

Days passed by.

On the eastern side of Sunrise Mountain.

Chen Mu expanded the second floor’s windows down to the floor to enlarge the view. Explore hidden tales at

He then moved the rocking chair to the window’s edge. Lying there, without even lifting his head, he could easily enjoy the scenery below the mountain.

Just like this moment, he slightly turned his head, his sight moving beyond the fields of yellow grain below to where the corners and eaves of the houses in the Market District were faintly visible.

Activating the Truth Listening Technique, its subtle rhythms spread towards the Market District, directed and unfolding.

The various sounds of haggling, street peddling, and bargaining then reached his ears one after another.

For a month now, he had been doing this quite often. Since learning about Jilong Road’s expansion, he had been using the Truth Listening Technique to gather information from the Market District.

Thankfully, the chaotic situation he had worried about had not come to pass. Instead, Jilong Road saw victory after victory, recently gaining another piece of territory.

Many people were involved, with quite a few starting to stand out.

Chen Mu even heard some rumors about the six siblings of Wu Mountain.

They were said to be extremely skilled and adept in warfare, having participated in multiple mountain conquests and breaches and put on quite an impressive performance.

Those discussing speculated on their war booty and earnings, expressing envy in their tones.

"This is probably what it’s like to have a protagonist’s fate," Chen Mu couldn’t help but sigh.

He envied those who could be honored in front of others and flaunt their prowess.

But considering the potential troubles their high profile could bring, that envy vanished instantly.

"Fighting and killing is just for the sake of earning resources to cultivate."

"As long as I grind experience every day, I can keep moving forward step by step. There’s no need to take those risks."

"You guys can have all the limelight."

"I’m just a nobody. I won’t go grabbing for those resources."

Chen Mu listened for a while longer and realized that most of it was the same old talk, so he put away the Truthful Listening secret method.

"Overall, things are developing in a good direction."

"Although Jilong Road is striking out in all directions, it’s doing so in an orderly manner. They’re steadily expanding their territory."

"And because of the geographical reasons, it’s quite distant from the other four Daos of Yunzhou. For the time being, there’s no need to worry about Jilong Road suddenly collapsing from an attack."

His once tense heart finally began to relax.

Everyday life resumed its rhythm, early to bed and early to rise, with a regular schedule of practicing the law and alchemy.

...

On this day, he was lounging on the second floor.

A familiar disturbance came from the open ground in front of the building.

The next moment, a two or three-meter-tall big fellow slowly appeared.

Looking up slightly, a pair of slightly dull big eyes emerged above the window sill, appearing in front of Chen Mu.

"Quack!"

"It’s Yuanbao." Chen Mu showed a smiling face, then pretended to be puzzled, "Brother Mo is still looking for water veins?"

"Quack."

"Oh? You came to find me for fun on your own?"

"Did you really just come to play with me? Nothing else?" Chen Mu teased with a smile.

"Quack!"

"Wouldn’t it be even better if there were a pot of Replenishing Origin Soup?"

"Ha!"

"Well, you sly toad, coming to take advantage of me, huh?"

"Is Replenishing Origin Soup something you can drink by the potful?"

"Quack!"

"You brought me a particularly big gift?"

"Precious, eh? Well, I’ve gotta take a look."

No sooner had his voice fallen than the big toad in front of him suddenly opened its mouth and spat out a strange beetle the size of a water buffalo.

When Chen Mu looked over, the dense beetle legs were still floundering in a near-death struggle, nearly making his hair stand on end.

I really find this gift a bit hard to accept.

"Quack!"

"You even want me to eat it?"

Chen Mu glanced at the exotic beetle covered in Yuanbao’s stomach fluids and couldn’t help rolling his eyes.

I’d be crazy to eat this thing!

...

At dusk.

On the open ground in front of the wooden building.

Chen Mu used the Point Ground into Steel skill to manipulate soil, creating a two-meter-wide pot.

The earthen pot hovered in mid-air, beneath it a rolling mass of pale blue flame.

In his hand, Chen Mu held the Fire Cloud Gourd, controlling the flames while silently reciting curse tactics.

Drops of Replenishing Origin Soup rose up, just gathering into a ball in midair when with a flash of red light, the freshly prepared Replenishing Origin Soup instantly vanished.

"Aren’t you afraid of scalding your tongue!" Chen Mu glared at Yuanbao, then continued to chant the curse words.

He didn’t stop using the secret method until he had drained all the Vital Energy from the big insect. With black smoke billowing, the pot’s residue disappeared and the earthen pot turned back into soil and dissipated.

"Does Replenishing Origin Soup work for monsters too?" Chen Mu couldn’t help but look at the Cold Moon Toad.

Half a year ago, Chen Mu had followed Mo Wuzhou to explore water veins, and every time, Yuanbao would ferry him back and forth through the forests by Escaping Earth.

By chance, the big toad discovered the existence of the Replenishing Origin Soup.

Since then, it had often come to Chen Mu.

Each time, it would bring Chen Mu some small wild animals from the mountains in exchange for a taste of the Replenishing Origin Soup.

Today, in order to drink more, it had even caught a big beetle exotic beast.

"If I go by the toad’s diet, this is indeed a special big gift." Chen Mu shook his head and laughed, "It’s an unexpectedly proper and courteous surprise."

Every time after consuming Replenishing Origin Soup, the big toad wouldn’t leave. It just sat obediently at the door, its dull eyes foolishly staring at the sky until it turned dark, and then it would leave on its own.

Chen Mu chuckled and watched for a while, then ignored it.

He turned and went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for himself.

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