I am grinding experience in another world

In the east garden of the City Lord Mansion of Feng’an City, by the wooden corridor in front of the gate.

Lü Liang leaned against the long, low table next to him, sitting askew on a meditation cushion, leisurely drinking tea while staring at the storybook in his hand.

Lü Thirteen sat opposite with a solemn expression, "Young Lord, we have tried everything, whether actively or passively, but we can’t reveal any information about the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed to outsiders."

"It’s as if a seed has been planted in the depths of our hearts. Any information detrimental to that person instinctively becomes something we do not wish others to know."

"This person’s divine skills are really a bit sinister."

Yet, Lü Liang appeared completely unfazed as if he had anticipated this all along. After pouring more tea into Lü Thirteen’s cup in front of him, he then turned to ask, "Uncle Thirteen, have you ever observed the patch of starry sky brought about by the Spiritual Seed?"

"I haven’t explored that yet. I only know that each star represents a secret technique. Do you have any discoveries, Young Lord?" Lü Thirteen shook his head, his mind had been occupied these past few days with trying to send messages outward and he hadn’t given any thought to this.

Moreover, he found the other’s divine skills eerie and felt a natural wariness towards the pitch-black firmament that appeared in his mind, and thus refrained from investigating closely.

"Initially, I thought it was just bait." Lü Liang fiddled with his white jade tea cup, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, "But perhaps I paid too much attention to it. Incredibly, I actually did gain some inspiration from those stars."

"Using genuine material as bait? His ambitions must be grand indeed!" Lü Thirteen couldn’t help but become solemn.

"But this bait is too enticing; even knowing it’s a trap, we still have to burrow in," Lü Liang sighed slightly.

"Although several of the secret techniques are indeed rare treasures, our family isn’t lacking, right? So why..." Lü Thirteen was puzzled.

The entire Feng’an City belonged to their Lv Family. Although the Safe Heart Sutra, the Three Paths Curse, and the like were rarely seen outside, they were not difficult for the members of the Lv Family to learn.

"It’s the Jade Gate Curse," Lü Liang said with a grave expression. "I suspect that it could very well be the Sacrificial Training Mantra of the Ghost Gate."

"Related to the Ghost Gate?!" Lü Thirteen exclaimed in surprise.

Lü Liang couldn’t help sighing, "The Ghost Gate is related to father’s Dao; he has been quietly attempting to replicate it for a long time."

"But because of a lack of key knowledge, he has never been successful. Each attempt has resulted in the loss of a large number of elite Yin Spirits."

"In that case, even if the bait is poisoned, we have no choice but to consume it," Lü Liang said with a wry smile.

"Could this be the scheme of that person from Qingyang City?" Lü Thirteen said, full of worries.

"No," Lü Liang answered with conviction shaking his head, "If that stubborn old man knew about this person’s divine skills, how could he not use them?"

"Unlike now, where outwardly he appears tolerant but is actually rigorously defensive, spending all day balancing power dynamics."

Lü Thirteen also came to a realization and nodded along.

"Shall I invite that person over?" Lü Thirteen asked.

"I’m afraid we’ll have to pay a personal visit," Lü Liang shook his head.

He really didn’t want to see that person, but the Jade Gate Curse was like a carrot dangling in front of a donkey, compelling him to swallow his pride and yield.

"What was he doing yesterday?" Lü Liang asked offhandedly.

"Drinking tea, strolling around, visiting Yelan Shan," Lü Thirteen recalled, summarizing the reports in his hand.

Lü Liang curled his lip, "He sure lives a leisurely life, even having the leisure to visit Yelan Shan?"

"What about the day before?"

"Uh... drinking tea, strolling around, visiting Yelan Shan..."

"He goes to Yelan Shan every day? Isn’t he afraid of being sucked dry by those female ghosts?" Lü Liang glared with annoyance, "Those are the tough sorts who cultivate the Rakshasa Celestial Maiden’s Method!"

Recalling the reports, Lü Thirteen’s expression became odd, "Every time he goes there, he just orders a pot of tea, watches the music and dance, and then leaves."

"The people below even say he doesn’t throw flower baskets or give tips, and is now marked by the madam."

"She even specially arranged for bouncers to block him, saying that unless he pays triple the entrance fee, they won’t let him in."

Lü Liang: "..."

This… this is also a ruthless character!

"What about before that, didn’t he do something else?"

"Oh, he seems to have sneaked into Changle Tower to steal the master chef’s cooking skills. As for the rest of his time..." Lü Thirteen’s lips twitched, then he gave a speechless look toward Lü Liang.

"Drinking tea, strolling around, going to Yelan Shan?"

"Damn it!"

Lü Liang’s face turned pitch black.

...

Towards evening.

Ningyun Square, on the second floor of Changle Tower, by the windows along the street.

Chen Mu was cracking sunflower seeds, listening to the cadence of a storyteller’s voice from below, his eyes fixed on the female ghosts performing their spiritual dances in the opposite Yelan Shan.

"As expected of female ghosts who managed to crawl out of the River of Oblivion, that dance... is really pale!"

"And who designed these clothes? Watching them... is really bold!"

"You, visiting Yelan Shan every day, haven’t gotten your fill yet?" Lü Liang said with a dumbfounded face.

"I’m appreciating art!" Chen Mu insisted righteously.

"Then at least give those artists some Jade Dew Pearls as tips, right? Now you can’t even get through the door, which greatly affects your art appreciation," Lü Liang taunted Chen Mu sarcastically.

"Who says I can’t get in?" Chen Mu said with self-satisfaction, "It’s just a matter of changing faces. Easy as that."

As he spoke, he activated his Shape-shifting Technique; the muscles in his face changed, and he instantly transitioned from a lean-faced young man to a broad-faced, bulky young man.

Lü Liang: "..."

All this trouble for a few Jade Dew Pearls, is it really worth it?

"I did want to give them, but that old madam looks down on people. She talks with mockery and blocks the door, right?" Chen Mu said indignantly, "Heh! Now I just won’t give!"

Am I supposed to praise you for your spirit?

Tsk!

"But then, I discovered that freeloading is actually more interesting!" Chen Mu chuckled mischievously.

Lü Liang: "..."

Fine, you win!

"So, speak up, why does the Young City Lord of Feng’an City have free time to find me, a person of leisure?" Chen Mu tossed another fried Moon Beet Pearl into his mouth, his face filled with curiosity.

He hadn’t expected that a simple road robbery would end up detaining the Young City Lord of Feng’an City.

Hmm?

Something’s wrong!

Could it be that fat bandit Lu Tong did it on purpose? This caravan was his choice, is he trying to get me into trouble with some big shot?

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F*ck!

That fatso is damn sneaky!

As Chen Mu was cursing in his mind, Lü Liang was also muttering complaints inwardly.

You wouldn’t be ignorant of why I’m here, would you?

You’re acting pretty convincingly.

If it weren’t for those secret techniques you used as bait, why would I have come knocking?

Lü Liang sneered to himself, but his expression was full of sincerity, "The adept precedes, I wish to consult with you regarding the key Dharma of the Jade Gate Curse."

Jade Gate Curse?

Chen Mu was slightly startled, then couldn’t help but glare, "So it’s you, the bastard who’s been constantly triggering the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed recently!"

Not long after his arrival in Feng’an City, the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed had been frequently disturbed.

The other party was particularly fond of the Jade Gate Curse, but never sent a request, instead, they’d just tease a little and then leave, thwarting his attempts to transmit the secret method.

It was like someone knocking on the door every ten minutes, knocking and then leaving, never giving Chen Mu a chance to open it, almost driving him mad.

Fortunately, he had the ability to block it out, or else he would have certainly gone crazy from this person’s antics.

Lü Liang kept his composure on the surface, but couldn’t help feeling startled inside.

To think that his activation of the stars within his mind could be sensed by this guy?

Then, was his visit today also within the other’s expectation?

Lü Liang suddenly felt a terrifying sense that his actions were being controlled by someone else.

"May I know what your demands are?" he asked, trying hard to suppress his emotions, with a look of humility.

"Nothing much, just find me some information about things like the City God Dojo and Living Gods," said Chen Mu nonchalantly, waving his hand.

The Jade Gate Curse was precious, but he had already spread it widely in Nether Demon Heaven. Since they were all his "crops," and after death everything would be gathered by the Spiritual Seed, he honestly didn’t care about having one more or one less.

"No other demands?" Lü Liang’s brow furrowed deeply.

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He didn’t believe it!

This person must have ulterior motives!

"Other demands? Well, there actually is one more," Chen Mu said with a sly smile.

Here it comes!

Lü Liang tensed up immediately.

"Please help me find some secret techniques."

"The more powerful the better, it’s best if they can be used for both offense and defense, and even better if it’s a technique that allows one to escape quickly," he added.

"Sigh, the world is too dangerous, it’s best to learn more secret techniques to protect oneself."

Having reached perfection with the Netherworld Guide and having no skills to level up on his True Form of Heavenly Demon, he had wanted to find some secret techniques through Lü Liang. Now, this guy had actually shown up on his doorstep.

Isn’t this perfect...

Just a few secret techniques, is that it?

The required secret techniques might indeed be valuable, but compared to the Ghost Gate Dharma Curse...

Lü Liang couldn’t help but frown.

"Don’t worry, once I learn them, it’s as if you have learned them too. I will definitely transmit them to you later, you won’t suffer a loss," Chen Mu reassured him, mistaking Lü Liang’s reluctance to part with the secret techniques and decided to demonstrate the power of the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed to him.

"Come on, just touch that star as you usually do."

Lü Liang reflexively did as Chen Mu said. Instantly, a shock went through him, realizing he had listened to the other’s nonsense. What if the other party meant to harm him?!

Before he could think further, he saw countless silvery threads emerge in front of Chen Mu, then they burrowed into the void, and his mind was immediately flooded with countless realizations.

In that instant, the complete ritual for the refinement and practice of the Ghost Gate was revealed in his mind!

This was a Dharma that the City Lord of Qingyang City guarded jealously, one he would never allow his external generals to obtain!

Now, it was given away as casually as if it were cabbage?!

"See? I’m very generous. Don’t forget to find me some powerful Dharma," Chen Mu said, patting Lü Liang’s shoulder and casually left Changle Tower.

It took quite a while for Lü Liang to regain his senses amid the complex realizations.

His face was expressionless, and he didn’t feel any joy from acquiring the Ghost Gate practice in his heart at all.

With the Ghost Gate, Feng’an City would be able to travel to Beyond Heaven alone. As long as enough Spirit Mechanisms were plundered, the Yin Spirits within the city could cultivate quickly.

And his father, who had been trapped in the Divine Fetus state for many years, might also be able to seize this opportunity to ascend to a Yin God, break away from Qingyang City’s control, and completely dominate the region around Feng’an City.

Such a secret technique was so easily handed to him?

This… could there be some unfathomable scheme that I haven’t considered?

Looking through the window towards the street, and seeing that guy who was meticulous even when visiting brothels, it seemed as if there was some terrifying demon lurking within his shadow. With just a bit of contemplation, he couldn’t help but shiver.

...

Completely unaware that he had become a great schemer in someone else’s eyes, Chen Mu, with a changed face, strolled leisurely, humming a tune, and easily slipped into the night.

Sitting near the dance floor on the first level, he deliberately reverted to Mo Wuzhou’s indifferent face from Jilong Road when he saw the corpulent madam approaching, a common disguise he used when visiting the night scene, which also caught the madam’s particular attention.

Seeing her about to look his way, he even adjusted his position so the dim light from the Soul-Attracting Lamp above could clearly illuminate his face.

Then, as he wished, he saw the madam’s face contort with anger, her thick eyebrows knitting together in frustration.

Chen Mu immediately laughed.

Trying to keep me out?

Ha!

Unless you shut your doors for good!

Chen Mu, thoroughly enjoying himself, drank up the teapot, got his refill free of charge twice, and then with the fat madam glaring at him, casually walked into the night and disappeared.