I am grinding experience in another world-Chapter 718 - 706 Hidden

The breeze gently wafts through the forest, the air fresh and delightful.

Yet, Chen Mu's good mood vanished completely within a few breaths.

He habitually unfolded the Truth Listening Divine Power to observe his surroundings.

Then he discovered that the familiar City Divine Temple was missing from the small hill beneath his feet, and Zhang'an County, which should have been located not far from the foot of the hill, was also nowhere to be found.

The area within a twenty-mile radius was all low mountains and continuous woods, completely devoid of human habitation.

Apart from the faintly familiar Vital Energy, this small hill beneath him was definitely not Qiluo Mountain!

"I've already mastered the Fifth Rank, and yet this Nine Cups Calculation Scripture is still so unreliable?!" Chen Mu winced.

Clearly, from the start, the Nine Cups Calculation Scripture had miscalculated the landing position.

...

In the West Market of Zhang'an County, it was bustling with people, and the cries of vendors echoed continuously along the street.

On the second floor of Upper Grade Residence, Chen Mu sat in front of a square table by the window, leisurely munching on pumpkin seeds, watching the bustling market downstairs with interest.

Using the Vermilion Feather Sword to scout the road, Chen Mu spent several days trekking out of those endless mountains.

Zhang'an County was the first large city he encountered.

From the conversations of the people, he gradually understood where he was.

"Great Hong Dynasty's Xuanmi County, but I don't know which continent this Great Hong Imperial Court belongs to."

It's definitely not Yunzhou or Sea Province; I've never heard of such a mundane Imperial Court.

As for other regions…

I haven't been to them, so I can't make a definite judgment.

"Zhang'an County is still somewhat small, and information is somewhat blocked. When I reach Xuanmi County Prefecture, perhaps I'll be able to find out more."

Chen Mu was pondering his itinerary for the next few days when suddenly the sound of drums and gongs came from outside the window.

Curiously looking over, he saw a large group of people heading lively towards the city gate.

Leading the group were those mostly adorned in government official uniforms, followed by elegantly dressed local gentry, and further behind, ordinary residents of all ages joining in the commotion.

Seeing the long queue, many patrons in Upper Grade Residence also settled their bills and left, following the crowd.

"You must be a stranger, right?" A sturdy young attendant in gray attire came to the window, looking at the distant crowd with envy, smilingly addressing Chen Mu.

"Good observation." Chen Mu nodded and agreed with a laugh.

"Today is the City Divine's God Invitation Day in Zhang'an County; all the locals know it. Seeing your puzzled look, I just knew you were an outsider," the sturdy attendant explained with a smile.

"City Divine's binding powers are limitless. It can ensure favorable weather. If you have the leisure, you might want to join the procession. You might gain some blessings from the City Divine."

Favorable weather, City Divine's god invitation?

Is this... a City God Dojo, Underworld God as Living God?!

Chen Mu felt a sudden shock in his heart.

"Is this place really Yunzhou? Impossible, Yunzhou definitely has no dynasty named Great Hong."

"Founded in recent years?" Chen Mu shook his head slowly.

This place is definitely not Yunzhou.

But why would there be Underworld God as Living God here?

Chen Mu frowned.

No, I should go and inquire further!

"Where did you come from..." The gray-clad youth turned her head intending to continue the conversation, only to find a few silver beans on the table and the seat empty.

"Tsk, looking so delicate like those young masters who hardly exercise; didn't expect him to be a martial expert after all." The sturdy attendant raised his eyebrows, chuckling while pocketing the silver beans.

...

Twenty miles outside Zhang'an County, halfway up Cui Ping Mountain stood a newly constructed City Divine Temple.

Despite the crowds gathering both inside and outside the temple, there was a profound silence.

In the City Divine Main Hall stood a God Statue of an armored general.

At this moment, an elderly temple priest with a goat beard stood before the altar, holding an ancient bamboo scroll, chanting softly.

Moments later, he threw the bamboo scroll into the bronze basin burning sacred hay before him.

Bang!

Flames leapt up, and the bamboo scroll instantly turned to rising blue smoke.

A cool, dark power erupted from the jade-white City God Statue, which previously had a vague face, now slowly transforming into the visage of a middle-aged man with a squared face.

The kneeling crowd raised their heads at the change in the City God Statue, immediately bursting into joyful shouts.

"This transformation, is it truly Yin Spirit as Living God?!" At the foot of the mountain, hiding among the crowd, Chen Mu couldn't help but twitch his mouth.

With a City God Dojo presence, there will be Underworld God Transformation Warriors and Lock Dragon Knights.

Qi Cultivators are naturally opposed to these people; getting caught means getting buried underground as vein acupoint posts.

"This Zhang'an County town is not safe to stay in." Chen Mu shook his head.

He had initially planned to rent a courtyard in the town for a stay.

...

Two hundred miles south of Zhang'an County, mountains stretched continuously

On the waist of a nameless small mountain lay a platform akin to a recliner.

The vertical precipice had streams trickling down, forming a small pool on the platform.

A two-meter tall exquisite thatched hut stood not far from the water pool.

Under the porch of the wooden hut's front, Chen Mu sat beside a small square tea table, counting the White Jade Coins in his hands one by one.

"Thirty-one thousand four hundred White Jade Coins can keep the Exquisite Jade Plate running for two years."

"Thanks to hunting numerous Nether Demon Heavenly demons in previous months, there's still plenty of demon blood and flesh essence left in the Bottomless Pool"

"Provided nothing unexpected, these resources can sustain my cultivation to Dao Foundation Perfection." Chen Mu arranged the White Jade Coins, calculating silently.

It was already the third day since he left Zhang'an County.

Upon discovering the Great Hong Imperial Court had a City God Dojo, his plan to go to Xuanmi County was canceled.

With his current Dao skills, he's not overly afraid of Underworld God Transformation Warriors. But if he really encounters them, fighting one draws a swarm, it could be quite troublesome.

Thus, he left Zhang'an County, returning along the original route to the vast, dense mountain forest, choosing this serene small mountain with water, planning to quietly reside for a while before making further plans.

...

After putting away the White Jade Coins, semi-transparent grey walls appeared before him.

Sweeping through the numerous entries briefly, Chen Mu focused on the most concerning one.

Jade Cicada Secret Scripture: 7982/10000/Seventh Rank;

"Were it not for the Nether Demon Heaven invading and causing chaos on the Fire Dao Star, the experience in the Jade Cicada Secret Scripture might even be higher." Chen Mu felt a bit regretful.

"Never mind, one still needs to move forward."

"With the Nether Demon Heaven invasion, the myriad stars of the Antares Group might remain unstable for the coming years, leaving early is safer."

Previously in Hai Province, he signed a Daoist Soldier Contract to obtain the Dao Foundation Map. Now with the Jade Cicada Secret Scripture at hand, leaving the Heavenly Star and returning to Earth also realized his initial goal.

Regarding the contract restraint…

"It shouldn't pose much trouble either." Chen Mu scratched his head, numbed by the contract's backfire, contemplating.

Previously on the Fire Dao Star, Zhou Tong had issued a Contractual Decree to summon Daoist Soldiers.

Chen Mu didn't attend, which triggered the contract's backlash.

Luckily, he had the Nine-Life Tribulation Splitting Technique to distribute the burden, with daily Five Thunders Bombarding reduced to winter static shocks.

"Treat it as body refinement."

"Moreover, I still have many Heavenly Demon Spirit Seeds yet to be sacrificed with the Nine-Life Tribulation Splitting Technique."

"Once more spirit seeds share the burden, the contract's backlash power will only keep dwindling, eventually nearing null."

"After four or five years, when the ten-year contract automatically ends, the matter of Five Thunders Bombarding will completely resolve."

Chen Mu pondered briefly, then set the contract matter aside, turning to practice the Jade Cicada Secret Scripture.

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