Chapter 46 New Task
According to the description in the book, the "Solar Eclipse" method requires at least five days and five nights from the first practice to the first results.
But Gu Xu knew that the standards written in the book were only applicable to the general public with mediocre qualifications and had no reference value for geniuses.
Gu Xu still remembers that when he first practiced the "Guiyuan Jue", he was almost suspected by his colleagues in the Yamen of having gone crazy because he condensed the true energy too quickly.
At this moment, the "Magic Token" placed by Gu Xu on the table suddenly started to shine.
"The mission of the 'Shenji Camp' came so soon?" Gu Xu was a little surprised.
It seems that his follow-up practice plan today cannot proceed as usual.
But that’s okay.
He has recently entered the second realm [Huangquan Road], and has also initially mastered the "Solar Eclipse" spell.
He didn't know how much his combat power had improved compared to before.
With this mission, he happened to find a lucky ghost to try his hand at, so as to fully understand his current strength.
After all, if you know yourself and the enemy, you will never be defeated in a hundred battles.
So he reached out and picked up the "Magic Token" on the table.
The moment he came into contact with the token, a line of text suddenly appeared in his sight:
"Fan Zhou, the eldest son of Fan in Ju County, mysteriously disappeared on his wedding night. He is still missing after half a month. There is no news. According to the calculation results of Tianji, Fan Zhou was kidnapped by a "wild ghost" level ghost.
"Those who receive the mission are requested to find out the situation as soon as possible, rescue Fan Zhou, and solve the ghosts involved.
"Mission reward: two hundred and forty meritorious deeds. "
"Two hundred and forty meritorious deeds, the reward for this mission seems to be quite generous! "Gu Xu commented secretly.
After Xu San left Yishui County, he wrote a letter to Gu Xu.
The letter said: "Shenji Camp" is driving away Created under the leadership of the Demon Division, it can be understood as a special team under the Exorcist Division; the merit exchange system of the Exorcist Division is also applicable to the "Divine Machine Camp". It is only the merits of the "Divine Machine Camp" that can only be used. Owned to oneself and cannot be shared with others
Gu Xu wrote and asked: Can I find helpers when doing tasks?
Xu San replied: Of course, as long as you can find it.
Gu Xu can probably sense that the outstanding talents that the "Shenji Camp" wants may not be the so-called "geniuses" who are deaf to outside world and devote themselves to cultivation.
But smart people who have the ability to solve practical problems, make good use of resources, and know how to leverage.
Thinking of this, Gu Xu took out three old copper coins from his pocket according to his past habit, tossed them six times in a row, and used the "six-line hexagram method" to predict the misfortune of this mission.
The result is "Li Shang Li Xia", which is the hexagram of "Li is Fire".
"Li" can take the meaning of "bright".
In the divination-related books that Gu Xu has read, it has been explained: Those who get this hexagram should be modest and prudent, and make steady progress, then the future will be bright; those who make rapid progress and act impulsively will suffer losses.
In short, if you stay steady and stay away from the waves, you will be able to achieve success.
"Yes, it's a good sign," Gu Xu said to himself, "I accepted this task."
Then, he stuffed a thick pile of ghost-killing charms on the table into his pocket, turned and walked out of the door of his courtyard with brisk steps.
After he left, the little book boy in gray robe walked out of the portrait on the screen, picked up a broom, and began to follow the path Gu Xu had set in advance, sweeping the fallen leaves in the courtyard. .
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After leaving the house, Gu Xu did not rush to Ju County to do the mission, but first went to the Yishui Exorcism Department Yamen.
"Is the inspector here?" He found the gatekeeper and asked.
Although Gu Xu's strength has improved by leaps and bounds recently, out of caution, he still wants to try to persuade Shi Xiaohan to go on the mission with him.
If he remembered correctly, Shi Xiaohan's current cultivation level was close to the second level of perfection. With her talent, it won't take long to break through to the third realm.
Learning to hold your thighs will help increase the probability of surviving a mission.
But the gatekeeper shook his head: "Master Gu, Master Shi is still on vacation today and did not come to the Yamen." "So... is Ma Ji's case in the Yamen?" Gu Xu asked again.
Since Shi Xiaohan was not here, Gu Xu simply decided to do the next best thing and considered asking Ma Qin to go with him.
Although Ma Qin's strength is slightly worse than Shi Xiaohan, as a melee swordsman who practices "Pan Rock Fist", he is better at being more resistant to beatings.
Gu Xu would feel very safe if he stood behind him chanting spells and casting spells.
However, the guard shook his head again: "I'm sorry, Mr. Gu, Mr. Ma went out on a mission a quarter of an hour ago. I'm afraid it will take a few hours before he can come back."
Gu Xu felt deeply regretful.
It seemed that he had to complete today's task alone.
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Ju County and Yishui are about sixty miles apart.
Gu Xu is weak and not good at riding horses.
So he chose to take the government carriage to Ju County.
The officer driving the car was a mortal boy of about sixteen years old with a face full of freckles, named Dong Zhuangzhuang.
A few days ago, the huge momentum caused by Gu Xu touching the "Tian Yan Stone" left a very deep impression on Dong Zhuangzhuang.
At that moment, Gu Xu stood in the most dazzling light, as if he was the only focus in the world.
In Dong Zhuangzhuang's view, if there is a god in the world, it is probably nothing more than this.
Because of this, when he was driving today, he was both excited and anxious.
He straightened his back and stared at the road ahead, holding the reins tightly with both hands, for fear that he would not do well and make the adult in the carriage dissatisfied.
"Why are you so nervous?" Seeing Dong Zhuangzhuang's trembling appearance, Gu Xu couldn't help but joked, "I'm not a man-eating evil spirit."
Hearing his words, Dong Zhuangzhuang He was so frightened that he hurriedly said: "My lord...my lord, I'm not...not nervous. You...please don't be angry, okay?"
"I'm not angry," Gu Xu said lightly, "You Just focus on driving! I think this carriage is about to enter the ditch."
Dong Zhuangzhuang exclaimed and immediately pulled the reins and braked suddenly.
Only then did he realize that the road ahead was flat and open, with no ditch at all as Gu Xu mentioned.
"Sorry, I just lied to you." Gu Xu chuckled.
After that, he opened the door and stepped out of the carriage.
Then he looked at the grass on the roadside and said calmly: "I know you are hiding in here.
"Put down the weapons in your hands and come out immediately. I will spare you. Immortal. ”
What?
There is actually someone squatting in the grass on the roadside trying to carry out a sneak attack?
How come I didn’t notice it at all?
Dong Zhuangzhuang was extremely surprised.
“It’s from the Exorcism Department! Run!”
At this moment, someone suddenly shouted loudly.
Then, a group of bandits with bloodstained clothes jumped out of the grass - they were holding crossbows, carrying stolen goods, and ran into the distance without looking back.
“You gave up so quickly?” Gu Xu looked at the robbers running away in embarrassment, and the smile on his face grew stronger, “But in front of me, do you think you can run away?”
In an instant, his eyes lost all light and turned into deep and dim darkness.
(End of this chapter)