I am grinding experience in another world

“It’s said that the first Sect Master of the Yellow Springs Sect possessed a Yellow Springs Gourd.”

“The gourd contained Netherworld Qi, and it killed many powerful demons and monsters.”

In the Earth Traveling Carriage, Bai Shou rambled on and on.

This was already their fourth day since they left Thunder Storage Creek. As far as the eye could see, the view remained a landscape of strange and peculiar mountains.

Inside the carriage, Chen Mu listened to Bai Shou’s story about the rumored inner cultivation method, nodding repeatedly.

The Yellow Springs Gourd is indeed one of the three great inner cultivation spiritual treasures of the Yellow Springs Sect.

He had made the right choice!

“But…”

“But?” Chen Mu’s heart skipped a beat.

“The inner cultivation method is too complicated, so the recent Sect Masters have shifted to using the outer cultivation treasures,” Bai Shou continued.

Is the inner cultivation method that difficult?

“Friend, there’s no need for regret. The inner cultivation method has existed since ancient times and has been passed down till now, naturally having its profound secrets.” Bai Shou comforted, “This stage of training is indeed difficult, but once you succeed, the path ahead…”

“Will become easier?” Chen Mu’s eyes lit up.

“The path ahead will only be harder.” Bai Shou chuckled.

Chen Mu: “…”

This old rascal is really something!

“However, I heard that many of the talented disciples from the Upper Court of the Yellow Springs Sect choose the inner cultivation spiritual treasures as their first choice.”

“They only switch to outer cultivation if they really can’t succeed,” Bai Shou laughed merrily before resuming.

These talented disciples couldn’t possibly be doing this for no reason, right?

Who would willingly choose a thankless task?

Chen Mu was thoughtful.

“Luofu Dao has three thousand techniques, claiming that each method can lead to divine skills. Yet, the Daoist Ancestor of Luofu himself followed the orthodox Qi Refining Technique.” Bai Shou sighed deeply.

“Even when practicing the Heavenly Demon Reincarnation Technique, he used the inner artifact creation method.”

“Clearly, following the path of the Daoist Ancestor is arduous, but it’s the path with the longest future.”

“If not for limited talent and lifespan, I wouldn’t have practiced the Holy Heart Technique and relied on Heart Nourishing Pills.” He sighed with regret, gazing at Chen Mu with envy in his eyes.

“Friend, you’re still young and have plenty of time for trial and error, with the opportunity to embark on the orthodox Qi Refining Technique, so pursue it bravely.”

“I’m just afraid of banging my head and bleeding,” Chen Mu said helplessly.

“It’s also my lack of understanding. This inner cultivation method clearly seems to be something only geniuses would dare to choose, what a reckless decision,” he sighed with despair, “But, unfortunately, I’ve already chosen the secret technique, and the Holy Heart Institute definitely won’t allow a change. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and train.”

“Thankfully, I’m not without reliance,” Chen Mu glanced at the faintly visible gray stone gate in his line of sight.

“I’m not gifted, nor do I have much fortune. To get this far has been all due to diligence!” His eyes were full of seriousness.

“Endure the greatest hardships to become the best among people.”

“Yellow Springs Gourd Technique! I want you to help me see my limits!” His face was stern.

Gray stone gate: “…”

Bai Shou: “…”

This declaration was clearly a manifestation of an indomitable heart that fears no difficulties, yet why does it feel off?

Bai Shou opened his mouth but found himself speechless.

…

The Earth Traveling Carriage continued without rest, twisting and turning incessantly between the mountains.

The direction was southeast, but the route was not straight,

Chen Mu realized that they were deliberately taking detours many times.

“You may not know, friend. The route taken by the Earth Traveling Carriage is a safe path, forged through countless lives in the past.”

“Any place we specifically avoid must have a Great Demon lurking. For instance, that distant Moonlight Lake.” On a certain mountain peak, Bai Shou pointed at the mirror-like lake in the distance.

“A Meridian Passage Realm Golden Toad resides in that lake.”

“It is an ancient variant, possessing the innate ability to escape earth; even Luodu Academy finds it difficult to capture.”

“To avoid causing casualties, we can only take a detour.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Mu couldn’t help but curiously use the Truth Listening Divine Power, instantly detecting a powerful aura.

Its life rhythm was even slightly stronger than Bai Shou’s beside him!

As expected, any monster capable of dominating a part of the deep forests of Henglian Mountain is no ordinary being.

But still…

A Golden Toad that can escape earth?

This sounds a bit like the Great Toad Yuanbao.

Chen Mu felt a bit nostalgic.

Hmm, maybe they’re distant relatives. Heh heh…

Yuanbao was also a polite Enlightenment Realm Great Toad, a monster raised by the Elder Song Wujie on Jilong Road. Back in Jilong Mountain, Chen Mu got along quite well with it.

“It’s a pity, over ten years have passed, and I don’t know when I can see it again.”

…

The Earth Traveling Carriage relied on earth energy to automatically float along the predetermined route.

Chen Mu and Bai Shou occasionally chatted and occasionally admired the peculiar landscapes along the way, enjoying leisure.

After more than ten days of floating, crossing mountains and rivers, the Earth Traveling Carriage finally arrived at Shuanghua Institute.

As soon as Chen Mu and Bai Shou jumped down from the carriage, a yellow escaping light flew over from the depths of the valley.

In the blink of an eye, an old man with meticulously combed hair and a stern face appeared before them in black clothing.

“Are you Daoist Chen?” The old man looked at Chen Mu and spoke calmly, “My name is San Zhangli, the head of Shuanghua Institute.”

“I will return to Yellow Springs Sect tomorrow, so if you have any questions regarding Shuanghua Institute’s affairs, please speak openly.”

“Shuanghua Institute is of critical importance, concerning the safety of Holy Heart Institute. If any issues arise due to poor management, you’ll have to bear the consequences yourself.”

“I humbly ask for your guidance, Head San!” Chen Mu saluted solemnly.

A tiny Lower Courtyard in a remote corner could actually affect the entire Holy Heart Institute?

I’ve just arrived here; what if something goes wrong…

Chen Mu’s heart tightened at once.

If something truly goes wrong, then the only option would be to rely on the Nine-Life Tribulation Splitting Technique to escape.

Ha ha…

He truly felt no fear or intimidation.

But still, what could possibly cause Shuanghua Institute to influence Holy Heart Institute’s safety?

Curious indeed.

…

“You mean, these little things are related to the safety of Holy Heart Institute?”

Deep in Shuanghua Valley, on a slope covered with colorful flowers, Chen Mu stared speechlessly at a group of chubby rabbits with white bodies and yellow flowers.

He glanced at the long-eared rabbits lazily sunbathing with their feet up, and then at the stern-faced Head San.

This scene…

A bit dissonant!

“You don’t need to concern yourself with the specifics; just ensure the safety of Shuanghua Valley and have the disciples breed a sufficient number of Shuanghua rabbits,” San Zhangli maintained his expressionless face.

Alright.

Chen Mu shrugged, not arguing.

In the morning, old Bai Shou tried to get close but was heartlessly driven away by Head San.

As an outsider, all a Daoist Soldier like himself needs to do is listen. It’s best not to interfere, and he has no intention of meddling.

With Chen Mu’s cooperation and San Zhangli’s straightforwardness, Chen Mu quickly acquired a general understanding of Shuanghua Institute within half a day.

Similar to the Lower Courtyards like Jilong Road Goose Sheep Path.

Shuanghua Institute is also a Lower Courtyard dedicated to producing cultivation resources.

Chen Mu even saw a sizable area of Yellow Bud Rice spiritual fields within the valley.

However, Shuanghua Institute primarily breeds Shuanghua rabbits, and the Yellow Bud Rice planted within the valley is merely a supplement for the rabbits.

…

Early the next morning, Head San found Chen Mu and, after a brief farewell, decisively departed.

Calculating carefully, it had been twelve hours from the time he met the Head. Just exactly one day.

“He really is quite stern.” Chen Mu shook his head and turned to enter the exquisite and charming Divine Communication Hall behind him.

This hall, located on the mountainside deep in Shuanghua Valley, is the core of Shuanghua Institute. The Mountain Protection Magical Barrier’s key lies within the hall.

One of Chen Mu’s tasks is to guard the Divine Communication Hall, ensuring the smooth operation of the Mountain Protection Magical Barrier.

He offered three incense sticks before the image of the Luofu Daoist Ancestor in the depths of the hall.

Chen Mu glanced at the large white jade round plate on the altar, then turned to the hall entrance, pulled out a rocking chair, and lay down.

On his wrist, a palm-width, forearm-length jade slip appeared. Golden Xie Script covered the slip, with thin silver lines permeating its interior.

“After more than half a month of toil, at last a moment of peace.”

“It’s time to start practicing the Yellow Springs Gourd.”

Chen Mu, although constantly traveling for half a month, hasn’t truly had the chance to calm down and cultivate, but he did find moments to ponder and have a general understanding of the Yellow Springs Gourd Creation Method.

Using Primordial Qi as material, applying the creation method as a template, he constructed Spiritual Treasure within the Jade Seed.

The process resembles Daoist Foundation condensation, but Spiritual Treasure’s structure is more complex, making construction far more challenging than Daoist Foundation.

“The amount of mana consumed will undoubtedly be immeasurable.”

“Fortunately, the Daoist Foundation Jade Seed can autonomously absorb Heavenly Star Essence, ensuring a continuous supply of mana; otherwise…”

“Hm? No, wait!”

“Could the regenerative ability of the Daoist Foundation’s mana be fundamental to forging Spiritual Treasure?”

Chen Mu pondered as he rubbed his chin.

Achieving the Daoist Foundation aids in forging Spiritual Treasure.

And refining Spiritual Treasure can extract Pure Yang Qi to nourish the Daoist Foundation.

One interaction leads to another.

This Qi Refining and Immortal Cultivation is indeed intriguing!