A month later, one morning.

    At Low Mountain courtyard.

    Chen Mu had just finished inspecting the twenty mu of Yellow Bud Rice Fields and returned.

    Crouching beneath the west wall, he started to pack up the tube eggplants one by one.

    With the experience from last time, sixty seeds had been successfully raised and fifty-two plants transplanted.

    Currently they were as tall as a forearm and the palm-wide, verdant leaves were thick and full.

    Without any surprises, this cultivation would definitely be a grand harvest.

    After watering, he casually glanced over at the six siblings from Wu Mountain.

    He discovered they were still at home cultivating in peace and he couldn''t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

    "As long as they don''t meddle in others'' affairs, all is good."

    After observing them for over a month, he unexpectedly found that these six infamous brutes were actually a bunch of cultivation fanatics.

    In the past month, apart from occasionally sparring with each other and dealing with some disputes among their subordinates who were farming, they had actually been cooped up at home practicing their martial skills.

    "Their diligence is nearly catching up with mine!" Chen Mu pursed his lips.

    So hardworking, they must want to reach the skies!

    Seizing the opportunity to withdraw the Five Ghosts Yin Spirit, Chen Mu continued packing up the tube eggplants.

    Each side mind their own business, cultivating peacefully, which was exactly what he wanted!

    ...

    That evening, at a small depression behind Low Mountain.

    Chen Mu was flying close to the ground, making random noises as he shouted.

    Compared to moping in an underground secret chamber reciting scriptures, using the Void Cloak Technique to glide through mid-air was his favorite way to earn experience throughout the day.

    In just one month, he had already completed half of the Second Rank Void Cloak Technique.

    After a fierce skim over the ground, Chen Mu, riding the wind that flattened the grass, suddenly soared to the mountaintop.

    Standing atop Low Mountain, Chen Mu looked down on his lush and orderly Yellow Bud Rice Fields with a satisfied expression.

    Void Cloak Technique: 5255/10000/Second Rank;

    "With the next rank, I should be able to discard the Curse Command."

    By then, activation will be faster, connections smoother, and flying more fluid.

    He took another glance at the gray wall and realized that his Spiritual Light Technique was also progressing fast.

    Hundred Intentions Spirit Light Technique: 9403/10000;

    In his mind, the Jade Seed had swelled to the size of an egg.

    The surface was still lustrous as jade and appeared even more solid and stable.

    Inside, the tangle of silver threads was growing more complex, as if faint lights were circulating endlessly.

    "In at most half a month, it will reach perfection," Chen Mu nodded in satisfaction.

    "Why is this fatso here again?!"

    Chen Mu looked on, speechless, as Old Hao and Shang Huan, who had just climbed over the hill, approached.

    That probably wasn''t it; it was more likely the result of the Netherworld Thread strengthening his body.

    Chen Mu withdrew his gaze, musing silently.

    The United Heart Gu really could accelerate cultivation.

    Shang Huan''s physique had become more robust, with his three treasures fully formed and his Jade Seed progressing toward perfection.

    Cultivating the Perceptive Spiritual Light Secret Technique would probably be even more effortless.

    The Netherworld Thread might even be able to absorb Earth Spirit Vital Energy.

    This was probably why Lu Ku was able to master the Spiritual Light Technique in his twenties.

    Thinking of Lu Ku, Chen Mu''s mind stirred, "Has the Lower Courtyard been as chaotic recently?"

    If Lin Su took action and something happened to Mo Wuzhou, there would definitely be news.

    "It''s even more chaotic than before!" Old Hao sighed.

    "Exotic Beast disturbances are frequent, and a major incident occurred."

    Chen Mu''s heart skipped a beat. Here it comes!

    "Inspection Courtyard''s Prefect Lin Su, blinded by greed, wanted to kill and seize treasures, unjustly attacking Brother Mo Wuzhou."

    "He was seriously injured and fled."

    "Brother Mo was also not lightly wounded and has been recuperating inside the wooden building of the Lower Courtyard ever since."

    "Director Song was furious and ordered the Inspection Courtyard to conduct a thorough investigation, arresting many who were stirring up trouble and killing for treasure."

    Chen Mu''s eyes narrowed. Luckily, Wu Mountain''s six siblings hadn''t been involved.

    "That''s not bad, at least the Lower Courtyard is safer," Chen Mu put his mind at ease, picked up a piece of green leafy vegetable, and chewed leisurely.

    "What''s good about it!"

    "The Inspection Courtyard pulled back its people to the Lower Courtyard. As a result, more Exotic Beasts breached the nodes."

    "Many people suffered disasters."

    "An old neighbor of mine, too tired in the middle of the night, nodded off for a moment, and half of his ten mu of Yellow Bud Rice fields were ruined," Old Hao said with an ugly expression on his face.

    "Just as the growing season was halfway done and the flowering and grain shooting were about to start, the Exotic Beasts caused havoc."

    "It was already very tiring to stay up all night to guard the fields, but now to watch the harvest diminish before our eyes, tell me, isn''t that miserable?" Old Hao lamented.

    Chen Mu thought about the Bewildering Miasma in the fields.

    He glanced at the Five Ghosts Black Smoke Group diligently perched in the Yellow Bud Rice fields.

    He also recalled the wonderful dream he had last night, dancing with the ladies at Red Sleeve Square.

    He couldn''t help but sigh with a pained expression, "That is truly miserable!"

    "Miserable, right?"

    "So could you sell me a bit of that smokey stuff you have in your fields?" Old Hao asked, eyes gleaming and fixed on Chen Mu.

    "Me too, I want to buy some as well," Shang Huan also said with a smile, "Hmm... many ''a bit''s."

    Chen Mu: "..."

    So that''s why these two stopped pestering me to make Hidden Qi Powder.

    They''ve switched targets and are now eyeing my Bewildering Miasma!