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In the lower cabin of the gigantic Cloud Bat Flying Boat, Chen Mu sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, resting with his eyes closed and his back against the cabin wall.

This was his second day aboard the flying boat.

He was oblivious to the panic and wariness of Lu Ku and the others, and even if he knew, he wouldn't care. After all, he had no plans to meet with those people again.

"As a person who keeps to himself and abides by the rules, I definitely can't associate with those dangerous elements. What if I got dragged into trouble?"

"Now that I've got the secret technique, it's better for everyone to part on good terms."

Chen Mu cheerfully summoned his Grey Screen, looking at the new slot for the secret technique.

Mechanical Technique: 15/10000/Fourth Rank;

Soul Capturing Return to Origin Technique: 7735/10000/Third Rank;

Heavenly Demon Armor: 6345/10000/Third Rank;

Ten Directions Hand: 3/10000/First Rank;

This wasn't Chen Mu's first time pondering these four secret techniques.

Although powerful, they all had a somewhat sinister nature to them.

Only the Mechanical Technique, a Daoist Puppet manipulation secret technique, was somewhat normal.

"Being able to manipulate complex puppets and control Magic Artifacts like Flying Swords is an unexpected joy."

That day he acquired the secret techniques, he briefly checked and discovered that the Mechanical Technique could control Flying Swords, and Lu Ku had already trained it to the Third Rank limit. Chen Mu only tried it twice, and the secret technique broke through to the Fourth Rank.

"With the Mechanical Technique, there's no need to practice the Green Flowerhorn Mother-Child Spell anymore."

"What a shame about those four hundred plus White Jade Coins."

He looked around, and most of the fellow passengers were also meditating with their eyes closed, sitting a few meters apart from one another.

In the middle of the empty area, various goods were piled up.

The mixture of odors was indeed not very pleasant.

"I wonder how many more days we'll have to fly."

"I can't wait to try out the Flying Sword."

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Several days later, halfway up Jilong Mountain, at the Pill Treasure Pavilion.

"You're the one from East Ridge, here to take over Qi Yi's Alchemy duties?" an elderly man in his sixties, clothed in a brown garment, asked Chen Mu with a curious look.

"Is there a problem?" Chen Mu was bewildered by the man's gaze: "Could it be that Pill Master Qi has had second thoughts?"

Wouldn't that mean his trip was in vain?

"Him having second thoughts? He's afraid that you'll have second thoughts!" The old man looked at Chen Mu as if he were looking at a fool: "Three days ago, he'd already taken care of the handover procedures. By now, he's probably already at Jade Spring Mountain?"

"So what is this about...?" Chen Mu frowned.

"Another one who secludes himself in training and cares nothing for world affairs," the old man chuckled.

"You might not know this, but due to the attack by Li Yang Path, the earth vein of Jilong Mountain has been damaged. The institute has decided to turn this place into a branch sector."

"It won't be long before the Upper Court core will relocate," the old man said with a playful expression on his face. "Guess where the Upper Court is planning to move to?"

"Jade Spring Mountain?"

"Bingo!"

Chen Mu's expression suddenly changed.

"Don't worry about it too much. You've taken on this duty, and unless you can find someone else to take over, you've got no choice but to practice Alchemy here."

Chen Mu had a wry smile on his face: "I guess that's all I can do."

He followed the old man to the Administrative Affairs Institute, familiarizing himself with the processes for obtaining Netherworld Rice, submitting Fasting Pills, and other procedures. Afterwards, Chen Mu walked towards the base of Jilong Mountain with a slump in his step.

But as he moved away from the Administrative Affairs Institute, the look of dejection on Chen Mu's face immediately disappeared.

"Turning it into a branch sector? That's great news!"

The vitality in the branch sector wasn't as dense as in the core areas, typically used for regular cultivation of Spiritual Medicine and Spirit Rice.

Even if there were incidents like Li Yang Path's attack, the severity would be much less compared to the Upper Court.

Even without the presence of Sect Master East Fence, it might actually be safer.

"With the Upper Court relocating, the competition among the five mountains of East Ridge will inevitably become fierce."

"Staying there, who knows when I'd be dragged into their conflicts."

"Where could be more comfortable and safe than the branch sector here?"

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In front of Jilong Mountain, there were three smaller mountains, with countless blue-tiled flying eaves and pavilions hidden amidst the dense forest on the mountainside.

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Many Jilong Road disciples reside between these three mountains.

Chen Mu asked along the way, treading on the smooth, gray-white stone steps, strolling up to Sunrise Mountain on the east, and arriving in front of a two-story tower located on the eastern side of the mountain waist. This was the living quarters assigned to him by the Administrative Affairs Institute.

The mountain air was damp and cool, with the porch's blue-gray steps covered in lush green moss.

The room had not been lived in for a long time, and upon opening the door, stale air mixed with the smell of mold rushed to greet him.

Chen Mu peeked inside, and despite its aged appearance, it did not lack a simple charm. Coupled with the mountain scenery, it was indeed a nice place to live.

With a thought, five small paper ghosts flew into the room, turned into black smoke, and swept through in waves, adeptly cleaning up the entire room by absorbing the filth.

Then, he took out a moving-special Mustard Seed Talisman and withdrew pots, pans, ladles, bedding, and other living necessities.

The Qi Forbidden Hundred Miles skill was used to grasp and arrange items in midair, and within a few breaths, the room was set up.

After opening all the windows to ventilate the place, Chen Mu himself stepped out to the porch and pulled out his well-worn rocking chair, comfortably sinking into it.

"The house isn't bad, but the Earth Spirit Vital Energy is a bit sparse," said Chen Mu, his eyes flickering slightly, "After all, it's a free residence. It's probably not suitable for intense cultivation."

After a glance, he retracted his gaze, shrugged indifferently.

He had the Exquisite Jade Plate, and with White Jade in hand, nothing could affect his cultivation wherever he was.

The Earth Spirit Vital Energy of the three small mountains was mostly sparse, as they merely served as living quarters.

The training grounds on Jilong Mountain were the real cultivation sites.

"However, even for a residence, there should be more Vital Energy than this," mused Chen Mu, "There truly must be some issue with the vein of energy running through Jilong Mountain."

Previously, the Zhongshan Path attacked Jilong Road, which seemed to be related to changes in the energy vein.

If Zhongshan Path was/were affected, what about Liyang Road?

"Have all the sects' mountain veining in Yunzhou experienced changes?"

Chen Mu pondered for a while but couldn't come to a conclusion.

He felt the higher-ups and elder experts must know something.

Otherwise, Liu Ling wouldn't have left to set up the Jade Spring Mountain branch in East Ridge more than five or six years ago.

"It's fruitless to overthink it. Better to secure the secret arts while the Upper Court is still open. Once purchased, they are mine to keep."

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The next day, Chen Mu arrived early at the Scripture Transmission Institute located atop a cliff on the western side of Jilong Mountain.

A massive five-story Octagonal Tower loomed before Chen Mu.

He barely gave the structure a glance, too excited to appreciate it, and rushed inside.

After asking a young scribe at the front desk for directions, Chen Mu went straight to an enclosure on the fifth floor's west side.

The enclosure was quite large with antique bookshelves on both sides and a huge window made of fine jade facing the entrance, beneath which stood a long wooden desk.

An elderly man with grizzled hair and beard was sitting sternly behind the desk.

The man was stout, and his wide Daoist Robe was stretched taut, giving off an imposing presence just by sitting there.

"Netherworld Grand Summary is tiered for exchange, twenty thousand White Jade Coins per level, and thirteen thousand for Daoist Cultivation," he said.

"Kui Water Yin Thunder costs twenty-five thousand White Jade Coins and eight thousand for Daoist Cultivation."

"No bargaining, no discounts, and absolutely no credit."

"Buy if you can afford it; if not, stay out of my sight," the sturdy old man said impatiently.

Having said that, he stared at Chen Mu as if he would throw him out of the Scripture Transmission Institute if he dared to haggle.

Chen Mu's face involuntarily twitched.

He had anticipated it would be expensive, but not to such an extent.

After doing some quick math, Chen Mu couldn't help but grit his teeth.

"I'll buy it!"

The robust elder looked at Chen Mu with surprise, his expression losing the previous impatience.

"Rare to see someone so decisive," he remarked.

The elder accepted Chen Mu's Identity Jade and White Jade Coins, verified them, and promptly handed two wooden boxes to Chen Mu, gesturing for him to inspect them.
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His manner became amiable, "If there's anything unclear, you can come to the Scripture Transmission Institute for lectures."

"We have Scripture Doctorates available to resolve doubts and questions, free of charge."

Could there really be such a good deal?

"Of course, if you're interested in specific cultivation techniques, those are the unique teachings of the Scripture Doctorates. To learn alongside them…" The stalwart elder trailed off, winking at Chen Mu.

"I'll need to pay extra?"

Chen Mu immediately rolled his eyes.

As expected, the Scripture Transmission Institute was as mercenary as ever.

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