Chapter 78 The reason why you can’t refuse
“The Chief Secretary really thinks highly of you,” Chu Fengge raised the teacup and took a sip of the hot tea, with jealousy clearly showing in his eyes, “He I think you will be the most critical person to solve the case of Lu's murderous house - you have to know that as a high-ranking saint, the chief executive rarely gives such positive comments to others."
"But. , Mr. Chu, many people with a higher level than me have not been able to solve this case." Gu Xu lowered his head and said humbly, "I really don't know how capable I am, but I am so valued by the Chief Executive. "
Chu Fengge said in a cold tone: "Because based on the existing intelligence, we know that this case cannot be solved by brute force - in that weird haunted house, wisdom is more important than force. Much more."
Hearing this, Gu Xu couldn't help but complain in his heart: It turns out that the Lu family's haunted house is a copy that needs to be solved! No wonder the talented Mr. Chu failed to pass the test successfully - he didn't look very bright.
But this simple reason obviously cannot convince Gu Xu.
"This Lu family's haunted house can make so many monks helpless. There must be 'evil spirit' level ghosts in it, and there may be more than one," Gu Xu continued, "With my current cultivation level , If they suddenly attack, I have no ability to protect myself. I am still young and don’t want to die in vain.”
Chu Fengge chuckled: “The Chief has already guessed it. You would say that. In terms of protecting your life, he has already made full preparations for you.
"First of all, I will enter the haunted house with you and be your assistant and bodyguard. Deal with any ghosts that want to harm you. If something happens to you inside, I will be punished by the Chief. ”
Chu Fengge’s words sounded a little strange.
It was obvious that he was not very willing to do this.
Gu Xu raised his head and glanced at Chu Fengge, still feeling insecure.
He felt that this bodyguard was not reliable at all.
"Second," Chu Fengge paused for a moment, took out a shiny transparent bead from his pocket, handed it to Gu Xu's hand, and said at the same time, "This bead, The name is 'Breaking the Sky Pearl', and it is a very precious life-saving magic weapon specially prepared for you by the Master. When your life is in danger, you only need to crush it and you can instantly travel through the void and escape to the world. Anywhere you want to go within a radius of a thousand miles. Even if you are trapped in the enemy's formation, or the enemy uses spells to block the space, the 'Air Breaking Pearl' will still be effective."
Chu Feng. The last time Ge escaped from Lu's haunted house, he used a "sky-breaking bead".
However, he didn't want to mention this embarrassing matter in front of Gu Xu.
Gu Xu took the bead and finally felt a little confident deep in his heart.
"Master Chu, please be sure to convey my gratitude to the Chief of Staff for me," he said sincerely, then he changed the topic and continued to speak in a worried tone, "But I still I'm a little worried. Because in my past missions, I have encountered some ghosts with control abilities - some can make people stunned instantly, some can make people locked in place and unable to move, and some can make people unable to move. It can even turn people into puppets and do things according to their ideas.
"I'm very scared. If I encounter this type of ghost, I won't even have a chance to crush the 'Breaking Sky Bead'. Can wait silently for death. ”
Chu Fengge once heard the chief executive say that Gu Xu’s work style has always been very cautious - he will never act easily without being completely sure.
But he didn't expect that Gu Xu would worry about so many details.
“Master Chief has already considered this,” Chu Fengge said as he took out a bracelet made of black jade from his pocket and handed it to Gu Xu, “This bracelet is The name is the 'Substitute Bracelet'. It can withstand a fatal attack from the outside world for its owner, and at the same time it can remove all negative effects and controls on the owner. As long as this magic weapon is around, you will definitely have a chance to crush 'Breaking Sky'. Pearl' to escape."
What a good thing!
Gu Xu took the "substitute bracelet" and sighed in his heart.
“In addition,” Chu Fengge continued, “Master Sishou will also rely on the magic of heaven and your ‘divine machine token’ to keep an eye on your situation at all times. If these If the magic weapon still can't save you, he will come from Luojing in person to ensure that you are safe."
Hearing this, Gu Xu couldn't help but be stunned for a second.
At this moment, he simply doubted whether he was the illegitimate son left behind by the Chief of Staff.
“Master Chief...he must have thought too carefully,” he sighed from the bottom of his heart. “I can’t believe that a monk with a low level of cultivation like me could be so successful by Master Chief. Love..."
"Master Sishou said that you have the qualifications of a saint," Chu Fengge said expressionlessly, "His help to you now is just an investment in you. I can grow up as soon as possible and share his worries in the future."
"As a monk of the Exorcism Department, it is my duty to share the worries of the head of the department." Although the balance in his heart was slightly tilted, Gu Xu still felt. Still hesitating.
"In addition, Mr. Chief Secretary also mentioned that the case of the Lu family's murderous house is a disaster for others, but it is an opportunity for you," Chu Fengge continued, "The ancestors of the Lu family once said He entered Taoism through poetry and painting, and ascended to immortality. Part of the inheritance he left behind, including the Lu family's heirloom "Jinghong Brush", is still in the abandoned mansion, waiting for the arrival of the destined person.
"If you read the classics thoroughly, you should know that the 'Jinghong Brush' has the ability to materialize poetic and painting images and use it as a means of killing. Using it to draw talismans can also take the power of your talisman to a higher level. "
"But, Mr. Chu, I remember it was mentioned in the book that after the Lu family in Qingzhou was confiscated, all the property returned to the treasury——"
"——That is just secular Property," Chu Fengge interrupted him, "'Jinghong Brush' is one of the 'Twelve Famous Weapons'. It has its own spirituality and can choose its owner - even members of the Qingzhou Lu family must Only by gaining its approval can its power be unleashed. If it doesn't want to be found, it will hide itself and no one can find it.
"Its last owner was Miss Lu Shiyao of the Lu family, known as the 'Suxue Fairy'. After Lu Shiyao's death, it disappeared.
"Master Chief, I think you can try to touch it. Try your luck. ”
Hearing this, Gu Xu sighed lightly, still remaining silent.
At this moment, he was quickly calculating the benefits and losses in his mind, calculating his role in this case. Input-output ratio in——
Input:
1. A lot of time (if used for practice, maybe I can break through to "The Third Song of Underworld" or even the "Fourth Song of Underworld"...);
2. A certain degree of risk;
3. Due to the historical sensitivity of Lu Huan's treason, if I participate in this case, there is a certain probability that I will be involved in the power whirlpool of the Daqi Dynasty, which is not in line with my obscene development plan;
……
Harvest:
1. A large number of meritorious deeds;
2. A top-grade spell;
3. The favor of the chief executive;
4. Possibility to become the master of the Jinghong Pen (extremely Small probability);
……
Seeing that he was still reluctant to make up his mind, Chu Fengge couldn't help but frown.
"Actually, the Chief of Staff also mentioned that there is a reason that can make you put aside all your worries and carry out this task willingly."
"What reason?" Gu Xu raised his head. Come and watch him.
"Chen Jisheng, the governor of Yishui of the Exorcist Department, once broke into the restricted area of Yishan without authorization. Unfortunately, he was hit by the 'Frost' curse of the Snow Girl," Chu Fengge said in a calm tone, "This curse It will continue to work in his meridians, and as time goes by, his true energy will gradually solidify, causing him to stop making progress in his future cultivation, or even regress;
"To his Physical health also has a significant negative impact, which will cause him to suffer long-term physical and mental torture and reduce his lifespan.
"Master Chief said that the 'Frost Melting' technique that can break the 'Frost Erosion' curse is hidden in the Lu family's haunted house——"
"——Master Chu, such an important matter, Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Gu Xu suddenly stood up and interrupted him, "Let's go quickly, don't waste any more time."
"Where are you going now?" Chu Fengge's mind was confused for a moment due to the sudden 180-degree reversal of attitude.
“Lu’s haunted house.”
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PS: Sorry for the lag, this chapter is updated a little late.
(End of this chapter)