My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 821 Control
"What about supernatural powers?"

"Where did you put my supernatural powers?"

In the nameless valley, Chen Mu stared at the gray stone floating in front of him, his expression unfriendly.

With the help of the Seal of Life and Death, he successfully mastered the divine weapon, which could open up the barrier and dispel the misty fog in the valley, but he had no supernatural power at all.

Chen Mu tried reciting the "Rootless Sutra," but after reciting it for a long time, there was no effect whatsoever.

"In the past, even without divine weapons, we could at least have some supernatural powers."

"Now that I have mastered the divine weapon, I have even lost that little bit of supernatural power."

"Then I've obtained this divine weapon for nothing? What a disaster!"

A moment later, Chen Mu stared at the gray stone, pondering whether to just throw it away. As if due to a signal delay, fragmented information entered his mind intermittently along with the energy of the Life and Death Seal.

Suddenly, many new things appeared in the "Rootless Sutra," which he had already memorized by heart.

Not long after, Chen Mu finished receiving the feedback from the divine weapon and slowly came back to his senses.

"Using the desires and seven emotions of all beings as fuel, and refining them nine times to create supernatural powers? Is this the complete version of the 'Rootless Sutra'?"

"Refining desires and emotions for one's own use... isn't that the same approach as the Heavenly Demon Path?"

"No wonder the completion of the Rootless Sutra can upgrade the Seven Emotions Mantra."

Chen Mu suddenly realized.

"This so-called divine weapon... could it be some kind of demonic artifact?" He stared at the rough, uneven stone in front of him, lost in thought.

Most of the root abilities come from the bodies of demons, which may be skin, scales, or bones and internal organs, and all of them possess magical abilities.

Qi cultivators can replenish their spiritual energy through secret methods, and then forge magical treasures that can be used to extract special primordial energy to aid their cultivation.

Divine weapons can refine supernatural power and enhance the supernatural abilities of their wielders, much like external magical artifacts.

"Is it because a certain demon fell in Misty Ridge, and its remains were scattered, thus creating so many divine weapons of Misty Ridge?"

After thinking for a moment, Chen Mu shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

Ultimately, it's just a guess, and even if you guess right, it doesn't mean much.

Instead of wasting that time, it would be better to find a way to acquire enough supernatural powers using divine weapons.

Chen Mu turned to look at Xu Gui, who was sitting on the edge of the wooden corridor, yawning listlessly.

"Fatty, pack your things, we're ready to go."

"Where?"

"Of course, we should return to White Bird City."

Divine weapons require the desires and seven emotions of all living beings.

Currently, Shiratori City has a large number of residents, and it is leaderless.

What a coincidence!

……

Deep within White Bird City lies White Bird Lake.

The thatched hut remains, but the city lord, Lu Gong, has been missing for many days.

Three men and one woman, four city defense generals clad in armor, stood in front of a thatched hut, each with their own thoughts.

Former General Qin Wu was a robust middle-aged man. He casually surveyed the surroundings of the thatched hut, and after a moment, he smiled and said, "Judging from the situation, Lord Lu Gong is probably in grave danger."

"Gentlemen, we need to think about ourselves."

As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Hu, the square-faced Right General of the City Defense Battalion, retorted indifferently, "What are you considering? The city lord is only temporarily leaving the city. We just need to guard White Bird City."

"If the city lord hadn't been in trouble, how could the Bewitching Mist have spread throughout White Bird City?" Qin Wu sneered.

"Until we receive definite news from the city lord, I think you'd better not act rashly." Cheng Hu glanced at Qin Wu, his face cold and hard.

"If you recite the Rootless Sutra now, can you still attract supernatural powers?"

"Still harboring illusions, you blockhead!" Qin Wu reprimanded him without any politeness.

"Generals, please don't argue. We're all on the same side; let's not ruin our harmony," General Wu Tong said with a smile, then looked at Qin Wu with considerable eagerness: "General Qin, since you say so, do you have any connections?"

“I do have a road in Santu City,” Qin Wu nodded with a smile.

"Changing allegiance is risky, but the potential rewards are very substantial."

"Santu City is a century-old city, and its lord is known for his generosity. As long as we bring our troops to surrender, we will be rewarded handsomely."

"At that time, relying on the abundant supernatural power of the Three Paths City, our supernatural abilities will surely increase greatly!"

"I think it's to greatly enhance your own supernatural abilities," General Zhu Gui sneered.

"Trying to use me to bolster your record of achievements? Heh..."

"My tiger-headed saber is not without its weaknesses?" She pressed her right hand against the hilt of the saber at her waist, her rather delicate face full of sharpness.

"you……"

"I'm finding a way out for you. What's wrong with taking a little more then?" Qin Wu's expression tightened.

Zhu Gui chuckled softly and did not respond further.

Qin Wu glanced at Cheng Hu's cold expression, then at Zhu Gui's disdainful gaze, and his face flushed red.

"That old bastard Lu Gong is dead, and you're still putting on this show of loyalty? Who are you trying to fool?!"

“If the city lord were to hear your words, even Deputy City Lord Qin wouldn’t be able to save your life,” Cheng Hu said calmly.

"That's only if that old geezer comes back!" Qin Wu looked at Cheng Hu and Zhu Gui with a mocking expression. "You keep calling him the city lord, but haven't you ever thought about where the deputy city lord is?"

Cheng Hu and Zhu Gui exchanged a glance, their hearts sinking.

"Give it back? Ha!"

"If that old geezer comes back, I'll eat this thatched hut myself." Qin Wu said with a contemptuous smile.

next moment.

A sudden buzzing sound arrived, and the gloomy, lingering mist on the lake surface was instantly swept away by the ripples.

The foggy sky cleared up quickly, and the distant mountain peaks that had been shrouded in mist became clearly visible.

"A divine weapon barrier?!"

"This is... Lord Lu has returned?"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" Qin Wu's expression changed drastically.

……

"Lord Lu Gong is indeed not coming back."

On the shore of White Bird Lake, a gray wind landed, and Chen Mu appeared with Xu Gui.

"A few days ago, the old city lord Lu Gong unfortunately passed away. I was fortunate enough to obtain the White Bird Divine Weapon. From now on, I will be in charge of White Bird City."

"If the four generals wish to stay, then everything will remain the same."

"If you don't want to, you can leave now." Chen Mu said calmly.

The four people looked at each other in bewilderment upon hearing this.

Qin Wu's eyes flickered for a moment, then he took the lead in clasping his hands in a fist salute.

"Sir, White Bird City was built brick by brick by City Lords Lu Gong and Qin Yue, and it is very popular among the people."

"Although you have obtained the divine weapon, it may not be easy for you to win over the people if you directly take over White Bird City."

"Now that City Lord Lu Gong has unfortunately passed away, we should first find Deputy City Lord Qin."

"With his assistance, you will be able to take control of White Bird City more quickly," Qin Wu said sincerely.

Chen Mu looked at Qin Wu with great interest.

The Seven Emotions Mantra made him exceptionally sensitive to the emotions of others.

The person before him had a sincere expression and a genuine tone. But in the Seven Emotions Curse's perception, there was a whole host of negative emotions, including anger, resentment, and jealousy—it was all brimming with hostility.

interesting!
Chen Mu glanced at the other person, a smirk playing on his lips.

"From this day forward, Xu Gui will be the deputy city lord of White Bird City."

"I've finished speaking. Who agrees? Who disagrees?"

Xu Gui, who stood to the side barely daring to breathe, pointed at himself with a blank expression.

I'll be the deputy city lord?
real or fake?

"I'm afraid that's not quite appropriate." Qin Wu immediately clasped his hands and bowed.

"You are……"

"I am Qin Wu, former general of the city defense battalion." Qin Wu remained respectful.

"Qin?"

"So you're also a member of the Qin family from Santu City?"

Chen Mu looked at Qin Wu with a smile.

Zhulong!

boom!
The aura of the dragon suppressed the area for hundreds of miles, and a huge dragon head, as tall as a three- or four-story building, suddenly appeared and swallowed Qin Wu whole in one gulp.

"Qin Yue is a spy from Santu City and the culprit who killed Lord Lu Gong."

"This man is an accomplice of Qin Yue and deserves to die."

Chen Mu turned his head and looked at the other three armored generals with a smile.

"Please don't overthink it, all three of you. I am absolutely not eliminating dissidents; I am simply avenging Lord Lu."

The three people, frozen in place by the Candle Dragon's Dharma Image, were speechless.

You're just fooling around.

"Since the three of you remain silent, it seems you are willing to stay and support me as the city lord."

"I'm very happy that you made this choice." Chen Mu grinned, revealing a big smile.

Three people: "..."

We do want to leave, but you damn well better release the restrictions and let us go!

“Since you truly support me, I can’t fail in my duties.”

"Here, a small gift, one for each of you." Chen Mu said, and pulled out three scriptures with a flick of his wrist.

The book's cover was jet black, with subtle dark gold patterns along the edges.

In the middle are five ancient silver seal characters: "The Longevity Scripture of the Eastern Pole"!
"Come on, recite it with me." Chen Mu looked at the three of them with a smile, his face full of kindness.

Three people: "..."

(End of this chapter)