I am grinding experience in another world

"Where's the Divine Power?"

"Where did you put my Divine Power?"

In an unknown small valley, Chen Mu glared at the gray stone floating in front of him, looking displeased.

With the help of the Life and Death Mark, he successfully wielded the Divine Weapon, could unfold barriers, dispel the Enchanted Mist within the valley, but the Divine Power was absolutely nowhere.

Chen Mu tried reciting the Rootless Scripture, but nothing happened after a long time.

"Before, without the Divine Weapon, at least there was still some Divine Power."

"Now that I've mastered the Divine Weapon, even that little bit of Divine Power is gone."

"Didn't I just master the Divine Weapon for nothing? What a useless thing!"

A moment later, Chen Mu stared at the gray stone, contemplating whether to simply throw it away. Just like a delayed signal, some fragmented information followed the Life and Death Mark's spirit mechanism, intermittently entering his mind.

Suddenly, many new things appeared in the previously well-memorized Rootless Scripture.

After a short while, Chen Mu finished receiving feedback from the Divine Weapon and slowly gathered his thoughts.

"Using the desires and emotions of all beings as fuel, refining them nine times to create Divine Power? Is this the complete version of the Rootless Scripture?"

"Using refined desires and emotions... Isn't this just like the Demon Path's method?"

"No wonder the Rootless Scripture in perfection can upgrade the Seven Emotions Curse."

Chen Mu realized in his heart.

"This so-called Divine Weapon... could it be some kind of Heavenly Demon Root Device?" He stared at the mottled stone in front of him, lost in thought.

Root Devices mostly come from demon bodies and can be skin, scales, or even bones and organs, all inherently possessing magical abilities.

Qi Cultivators use Secret Technique to complement the Spirit Mechanism, refining these into Magic Treasures, which can be used to extract special Vital Energy, aiding cultivation.

Divine Weapons can extract Divine Power, enhancing the wielder's divine skills, resembling the function of Outer Cultivation Treasures.

"Is it because some Heavenly Demon perished in Mist Ridge, leaving scattered remains, thus creating so many Mist Ridge Divine Weapons?"

After contemplating for a moment, Chen Mu shook his head, deciding not to dwell on it further.

It's ultimately just speculation; guessing right doesn't hold much significance.

Spending that time is better used figuring out how to obtain enough Divine Power with the Divine Weapon.

Chen Mu turned to look at Xu Gui, sitting at the edge of the wooden corridor yawning in boredom.

"Fatty, pack up, prepare for departure."

"Where to?"

"Naturally, back to White Bird City."

Divine Weapons require the desires and emotions of all beings.

Currently, White Bird City has a large number of residents, and they just happen to be leaderless.

Isn't that convenient?

…

Deep within White Bird City at White Bird Lake.

The straw hut remains unchanged, and City Lord Lu Gong has not been seen for many days.

Three men and one woman, four city defense generals wearing armor, stood before the straw hut, each with different thoughts.

Former General Qin Wu, a robust middle-aged man, surveyed the surroundings with a relaxed demeanor, before speaking jovially: "Judging by the situation, City Lord Lu Gong likely met with misfortune."

"Folks, we ought to start considering ourselves."

As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Hu, the angular-faced right general of the City Defense Camp, retorted indifferently: "Consider what? The City Lord is merely temporarily out of the city, we just need to guard White Bird City well."

"If the City Lord hadn't encountered trouble, why would the Mist of Confusion be pervading White Bird City?" Qin Wu sneered.

"Before confirming the City Lord's status, I think you better not act rashly." Cheng Hu glanced at Qin Wu, his expression cold and stern.

"Can you still summon Divine Power with the Rootless Scripture now?"

"Still fantasizing, wooden-headed fool!" Qin Wu rebuked bluntly.

"Let's not argue, we're all on the same side, don't harm camaraderie." Rear General Wu Tong chuckled, advising a conciliatory tone, then eagerly turned to Qin Wu: "Since General Qin says so, do you have a solution?"

"Indeed, I have a path in Three Paths City." Qin Wu nodded with a smile.

"The risk of switching allegiance is somewhat high, but the rewards are significant."

"Three Paths City is a century-old city, the City Lord is generous. As long as we lead our soldiers to defect, rewards will be plentiful."

"By then, relying on Three Paths City's abundant Divine Power, we can surely greatly enhance our divine skills!"

"More like enhancing your own divine skills." Left General Zhu Gui sneered coldly.

"Trying to use me to enrich your merits? Ha..."

"My Tiger Head Saber isn't lacking either." She pressed the hilt at her waist, her relatively delicate face full of sharpness.

"You..."

"I'm merely providing you all a way out, taking a bit extra at the time, so what?" Qin Wu's face tightened.

Zhu Gui chuckled softly, refraining from further response.

Qin Wu looked at Cheng Hu, whose face was stern as ever, then at Zhu Gui's contemptuous gaze, his face reddened involuntarily.

"That old thing Lu Gong is dead, yet you're still pretending loyalty, who are you trying to impress?!"

"If the City Lord hears your words, even Vice City Lord Qin can't save your life." Cheng Hu spoke calmly.

"That would only be possible if that old thing can return!" Qin Wu looked at Cheng Hu and Zhu Gui mockingly.

"One City Lord after another, haven't you considered where Vice City Lord went?"

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

"Come back? Ha!"

"If that old man can come back, I'll eat this thatched hut." Qin Wu sneered with disdain.

The next moment.

A sudden hum arose, and the gloomy Mist of Confusion over the lake was instantly swept away by this ripple.

The misty sky quickly cleared, revealing the mountain peaks obscured by fog in the distance.

"Divine Soldier Barrier?!"

"Is it... Lord Lu has returned?"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" Qin Wu's face changed dramatically.

...

"City Lord Lu Gong indeed cannot come back."

By the lakeside of White Bird Lake, a gray wind descended, and Chen Mu appeared with Xu Gui.

"A few days ago, the old City Lord Lu Gong unfortunately met his demise. By a twist of fate, I obtained the White Bird Divine Soldier, and henceforth, White Bird City will be under my leadership."

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

"If not, you can leave now." Chen Mu spoke calmly.

The four heard this and looked at each other.

Qin Wu's eyes flickered for a moment, and he was the first to clasp his hands and bow.

"Sir, White Bird City was built brick by brick with the guidance of Lords Lu Gong and Qin Yue, and it has won the hearts of the people."

"Although you have obtained the Divine Soldier, to directly take over White Bird City like this may not easily win the people's approval."

"Since City Lord Lu Gong has unfortunately perished, perhaps it would be better to bring back Vice City Lord Qin first."

"With his assistance, you can also more quickly take control of White Bird City." Qin Wu spoke with sincerity on his face.

Chen Mu looked at Qin Wu with great interest.

The Seven Emotions Curse made him especially sensitive to others' emotions.

The person in front seemed sincere and genuine in speech. Yet, under the perception of the Seven Emotions Curse, a host of negative emotions like anger, resentment, and jealousy were rife, all full of hostility.

Interesting!

Chen Mu glanced at the man, the corners of his mouth curling up.

"From today on, Xu Gui will be the Vice City Lord of White Bird City."

"I've said my piece, who approves, and who opposes?"

Xu Gui, standing nearby and not daring to breathe heavily, pointed to himself with a dazed expression.

Am I the Vice City Lord?

Is this for real?

"This might not be very appropriate." Qin Wu immediately clasped his fists and bowed.

"And you are...?"

"I am Qin Wu, former General of the City Defense Camp." Qin Wu remained respectful.

"Qin?"

"So, you're also from the Qin Family of Three Paths City?"

Chen Mu looked at Qin Wu with a smile.

Candle Dragon!

Bang!

The Qi Forbidden Hundred Miles bore down, and a massive dragon head as large as a three-to-four-story building suddenly appeared, swallowing Qin Wu whole in one bite.

"Qin Yue was a spy from Three Paths City and the arch-criminal responsible for City Lord Lu Gong's death."

"This person is an accomplice of Qin Yue, deserving of death."

Chen Mu turned his head, smiling at the other three armored generals.

"The three of you, please don't overthink. This is absolutely not a purge of dissenters, just avenging Lord Lu."

The three, frozen in place by the Candle Dragon Dharma Body: "..."

You're just fooling a ghost.

"Since none of you speak up, it seems you're willing to stay and support me as City Lord."

"I'm happy with your choice." Chen Mu grinned broadly, revealing a big smile.

The three: "..."

We want to leave, but you won't lift the restriction and let us go!

"Since you truly support me, I cannot neglect my duty."

"Here, a small gift, each of you gets one." Chen Mu said, flipping his hand to take out three scriptures.

The scriptures' covers were pitch black, with subtle dark gold patterns on the edges.

In the middle were five ancient silver characters — East Pole Longevity Scripture!

"Come, chant with me." Chen Mu looked at the three with a smile, his face full of a harmonious smile.

The three: "..."

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