Chapter 9 Gap
Gu Xu stood aside, silently watching this devastating battle, feeling a little envious and a little longing in his heart.
Facing the same enemy, I spent a lot of time and energy, drew a dozen "ghost-killing charms" in advance, and performed them in a fancy way, so that I could barely inflict a little bit of painless flesh damage.
And Shi Xiaohan turned the enemy into ashes with just one sharp blow.
The monks in the second realm are so terrifying!
Seeing this terrible gap, Gu Xu sighed silently.
He remembered what Governor Chen Jisheng once said: "Every time your cultivation reaches a higher level, your combat effectiveness will undergo a qualitative leap."
Absorbing Yin Qi and condensing true energy is The first realm of spiritual practice [Ghost Pass] marks the official transformation from a mortal to an extraordinary practitioner.
After passing the "Gate of Hell", you will reach the second realm [Huangquan Road].
As the saying goes, "Nine Bends of the Underworld".
There are nine turns in this long road. Every time you turn a corner, the true energy will grow exponentially.
If Gu Xu’s true essence is the faint light of fireflies on a summer night, then Shi Xiaohan’s true essence is the bright burning torch.
When you reach the end of the road to the underworld, you will reach the third realm of spiritual practice - [Naihe Bridge].
Gu Xu’s immediate boss, Chen Jisheng, is in this state.
Gu Xu didn't know how powerful the practitioners in the "Naihe Bridge" realm were.
Because Chen Jisheng had never made a move in front of him.
But when I think about Chen Jisheng’s unique prestige in Yishui County, when I think about the county magistrate next door, he will be the first to salute Chen Jisheng when he sees him, when I think about the narcissistic Shi Xiaohan, he will become obedient in front of Chen Jisheng, when I think about the After encountering Chen Jisheng, a group of robbers were so frightened that Jinpen washed his hands and changed his career on the spot...
This boss is really amazing!
"My Taoism is still shallow and I need to practice more diligently." Thinking of this, Gu Xu secretly encouraged himself.
Then he took out the pamphlet from his pocket, quickly wrote down with charcoal:
"'Ghost Killing Talisman' Damage Assessment Supplementary Experiment:
"Experimental Subject: Painted Skin Ghost ('Wild Ghost' Level);
"Experimental Result: Feeling like a Gua Sha Master;
"Experimental conclusion: Scientific research has not yet been successful, and comrades still need to work hard. ”
At this moment, Shi Xiaohan came to him, stood on tiptoes and patted his shoulder.
"Gu Xu, how about that stab I just made?"
She looked at Gu Xu with a smile, her big eyes narrowed into crescent moons, and "Hurry up and praise me" was clearly written on her face. word.
Gu Xu immediately gave her a thumbs up: "The hero of the list is well-deserved!"
Shi Xiaohan felt happy instantly.
"You performed well today," she said with her hands on her waist, in the style of an eighth-grade official. "If you hadn't seen through this ugly disguise and untied me, I'd have had to pay a lot. It takes a small price to get out of trouble.”
"It's just a small skill," Gu Xu said modestly, "Master Shi's shocking sword is the key to breaking the situation."
"Your level of Talisman Dao is not low, it is better than any Talisman Master I have seen before. Be stronger."
"I have never seen a stronger swordsman than Shi Nvxia."
Unconsciously, the two entered into a familiar business competition.
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After successfully dealing with the Painted Skin Ghost, Gu Xu and Shi Xiaohan did not rush back to report, but continued to search around the house.
After confirming that there were no ghosts hiding in the darkness, they decided to leave.
“Let’s go quickly, Gu Xu,” Shi Xiaohan said, “This place is quite dark and it’s really uncomfortable to stay here for a long time.”
“Indeed.”
Gu Xu looked at the gray smoke floating in the air like a shroud, and deeply agreed with her words.
"To celebrate our successful completion of the mission, how about we go to Piaoxianglou for dinner tonight?" Shi Xiaohan smiled and suggested happily, "There are many delicious things there, such as braised shrimps, thousand-layer cakes, and beggar cakes. Chicken, as well as fish with vinegar and pepper, first-grade tofu, shredded yam..."
"How about going to the Yamen public kitchen..."
Gu Xu frowned slightly.
Piaoxianglou is the most famous and expensive restaurant in Yishui County. A meal there will cost at least three taels of silver.
As a small official with only two taels of silver a month, Gu Xu has always been shy about this kind of consumption place for rich people.
For him, the Yamen Public Kitchen—that is, the civil servant canteen of the Exorcism Department—is where he should go.
"I'm a treat to you today!"
"No problem, I've long wanted to go to Piaoxiang Tower to try something new." Gu Xuguang changed his face quickly.
Shi Xiaohan smiled even happier.
She was born into a family of officials and had no worries about food and clothing since she was a child. She cares more about whether people support her than money.
At this moment, Wang Guicai, a short and fat boy who had fainted on the side, finally woke up.
At first his eyes were distracted and he looked confused.
Two seconds later, he seemed to suddenly recall his stepmother who had turned into a demon. He exclaimed and jumped up from the ground.
"Then...where is the ghost?" He looked around in fear.
"Already dead." Shi Xiaohan pointed to the puddle of ashes on the ground.
"Is this... is he dead?" Wang Guicai's eyes widened.
Painted Skin Ghost's huge two-story body and the ferocious posture with claws and teeth left a deep psychological shadow on him.
He thought his death was near.
Unexpectedly, the ghost was easily solved by the adults of the Exorcism Department.
My father was right.
The monks of the Exorcism Department are the guardians of the Daqi Dynasty and a ray of light in the darkness.
In front of them, all the monsters and monsters will eventually vanish into ashes.
"Two... adults," he asked carefully after hesitating for a moment, "can you take me out of here?"
"Leave?"
"This place... I'm scared." Wang Guicai lowered his head and looked at his toes.
Gu Xu was thoughtful.
This child's parents are dead and his home is haunted. It is too difficult for him to live here alone.
Fortunately, the Daqi Exorcism Department has been established for a hundred years, and has a very complete set of measures to appease the families of the victims - there are specialized personnel responsible for the aftermath, so there is no need for Gu and Shi to continue to worry.
"Don't be afraid, Guicai. Just wait here for a moment, and the yamen from the Exorcism Department will come to pick you up soon," Gu Xu bent down and said to the short and fat boy, "They will take you You go to the nursing home. You will have a new home and many friends of the same age.
"As for this house, it is still property in your name. You have the right to dispose of it as you wish."
The Yangtze House is a welfare institution founded by the Daqi Dynasty. It is a place for widows and widowers.
Before Gu Xu joined the Exorcism Department, he lived in the Almshouse for several years.
Eight years ago, ghosts were rampant in Qingzhou Prefecture, and many bereaved orphans were sent to almshouses.
Gu Xu is one of them.
That year, the nursing home was extremely short of supplies, and each child could only receive one steamed bun per day.
But even so, in the memory of the original owner of the body, the asylum was after all a place that protected him from wind and rain in the darkest moments of his life.
“Sir, I don’t want to go to the almshouse,” Wang Guicai hesitated for a moment, looked up at Gu Xu and said, “I want to join the Exorcism Department and become a practitioner like you who can conquer demons and eliminate demons. A great hero who eliminates harm to the people."
Hearing his words, Gu Xu smiled faintly and couldn't help but sigh that every young man has his second grade.
"Wait until you grow up."
(End of this chapter)