Chapter 694 Gu Lang, your bed board is really hard
Gu Xu visited Jiaodong Province for a week, from Qingzhou, to Yanzhou, to Laizhou, and then to Dengzhou, inspecting the people's sentiments and checking the spiritual energy transformation in various places. The layout of the array and the derivation array.
The enemies from the Lingxiao Realm have not come to his door as he expected.
However, the sense of crisis brought to him by the authority of "Destiny" became stronger and stronger.
The last stop of our trip to Jiaodong is Yishui County.
In the "Land of Longxing" in the eyes of the world, Gu Xu stayed for the longest time.
He first came to the exorcism department where he had practiced medicine and served as an official. He stopped for a long time and stared quietly at the familiar door.
The pair of Suanni stone sculptures still guard both sides of the gate. Although the surface has become mottled after being eroded by wind and rain, their majestic momentum has not diminished at all.
The bluestone steps in front of the door have long become as smooth as a mirror under the trampling of countless officials.
Stepping into the gate, the interior layout is simple and quiet. Ancient cypress trees stood on both sides, and under the light of the lanterns, their branches and leaves intertwined into dense shadows.
From time to time there would be government officials walking under the shade of the trees holding case files in their hands.
Directly opposite is the solemn main hall of the Exorcist Department.
In the past, in those deep and quiet nights, Chen Jisheng could often be seen burying his head in the papers and working tirelessly.
Today, the appearance of the government office remains unchanged, but the familiar faces from the past are no longer visible.
Replaced by a group of young monks that Gu Xu had never met, but full of vitality.
They were either chatting and laughing, walking out of the door to perform daily patrols and ghost-killing tasks, or they were sitting cross-legged in the back room, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, closing their eyes and concentrating on practicing.
"Your Majesty," Ma Qin, the current governor of the Exorcist Department of Yishui County, stood next to Gu Xu, who was in plain clothes, and reported the report respectfully, "Since we have set up a spiritual energy transformation array in the Yamen in accordance with your request, , The monks' cultivation has progressed rapidly. In the past month, three people have broken through from the first level to the second level..."
Looking at the heroic young king in green clothes in front of him, Ma Qin's thoughts I will always drift back to three years ago unconsciously, when they participated in the promotion assessment together, and the scene of slaying demons side by side in Wen Guhu's illusion is still vivid in my mind.
At that time, Ma Qin was amazed by Gu Xu's astonishing talent for cultivation and profound knowledge. He secretly thought that this young man would definitely rise rapidly in his official career in the future, and maybe he could even win the title of Luo Jing. Favored by those big shots, he became one of the future senior leaders of the Daqi Exorcism Department.
However, what Ma Qin did not expect was that Gu Xu overturned the Great Desolate Sky in one fell swoop, replaced Emperor Tianxing, and ascended to the supreme throne.
After Ma Qin finished speaking, Gu Xu's eyes showed a trace of appreciation and affirmation, and he said lightly: "Governor Ma, are you willing to go to Qingzhou Prefecture for development in the future?"
"Your Majesty..." Ma Qin was slightly surprised. , a little stunned for a moment.
"Your political achievements in Yishui County are outstanding, and you are highly praised by the people and monks. It would be a waste for a talent like you to govern a county. I intend to promote you to Qingzhou Prefecture. Assuming the position of being a member of the Sixth Rank Hundred Households." At this point, Gu Xu smiled slightly, with a smile on his lips, "What do you think, Master Qingzhou Ma?"
Hearing the words "Master Ma of Qingzhou" At this word, Ma Qin immediately lowered his head and sighed secretly in his heart. Even though His Majesty ascended the throne as emperor, his temperament has not changed at all. He is still the not-serious-no, it should be said that he is humorous and easy-going. He will even take this matter into account. Make fun of him.
He clasped his hands in his fists, bowed and said in salute: "Ma Qin dare not live up to your majesty's kindness. I am willing to accept this appointment and do my best to perform my duties in Qingzhou Mansion. I must live up to your majesty's expectations."
While speaking, he couldn't help but think to himself: Your Majesty is really as obedient as he says! Three years ago, I casually said, "I would like to invite Mr. Ma from Qingzhou to show my magical power." Three years later, I actually became "Master Ma from Qingzhou."
Ma Qin is still planning to show off in front of his old friends in Qingzhou Mansion after putting on his new official robe.
Those people once said that with his cultivation talent and family background, he would end up being an eighth- or ninth-grade official in his life.
Who would have thought that after the change of dynasties, as long as he did his job conscientiously and conscientiously, even an ordinary person like him would have the opportunity to be promoted step by step.
It seems that His Majesty not only changed the name of the country in the wilderness, but also completely subverted the original order of the world.
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Gu Xu did not stay at the Yamen for long. In a flash, he tore through the space and arrived in front of No. 17, Ping'an Lane, where he once lived.
He used the magic of cause and effect to hide his figure. Even though people were coming and going around him, they all regarded him as nothing, just like a ball of air.
This simple and small house, as the former residence of the current monarch, has long been surrounded by a fence by the government. Nowadays, many people in Yishui, and even foreign travelers, regard this place as a holy place.
They stood outside the fence, clasped their hands, closed their eyes and prayed, chanting words.
Gu Xu could hear clearly that some people were praying for good weather and a good harvest; some were praying for his blessing to successfully pass the Childbirth Examination or the Exorcism Department promotion exam next year; some were praying for success in breaking through the realm, and some were even asking for marriage. ...
"They really regard me as an omnipotent being," Gu Xu smiled helplessly, sighing in his heart, "If I were really such a god, I could be the God of Grain, Lord Wenchang, and Yuelao at the same time... I’m afraid I’m exhausted from the work.”
He paused for a moment, then stepped forward, as if turning into a disembodied shadow, and easily passed through the fence in front of him. The formation he laid down with his own hands returned to the house where he once lived and practiced.
The furnishings in the house are as simple as before.
The old wooden bookcases, the old wooden chairs with mottled paint, the plain bamboo mats... everything seems to have not changed.
Only on the familiar old screen, the little book boy painted in the past has disappeared.
Gu Xu smiled slightly.
This little book boy was drawn by his own hands. How could he not know where he went?
A voice came from behind the screen: "Young lady, please have some tea!"
Gu Xu walked straight over and saw a beautiful woman in a red dress lying lazily on the couch where he used to sleep.
Hua Rong graceful, jade body meandering.
The lips are not balm but are elixir; the temples are not smoke but are darkened.
Her dress was casually and loosely worn, slightly revealing her snow-white neck and shoulders. Her skin was as tender and moist as a freshly peeled lychee.
The little book boy stood by the couch with his head bowed respectfully, and was about to hand the teacup in his hands to the woman lying on the couch.
"Get out!" Gu Xu looked at the little book boy, snatched the tea cup from his hand, and ordered unceremoniously, "Has the outside been cleaned up?"
"Hold... Hug, sorry young master!"
The little book boy bowed to him and walked dejectedly outside the screen, his expression seemed a little aggrieved. He picked up the broom in the corner and began to clean the house seriously.
When the woman on the couch saw this scene, she chuckled and couldn't help but joke: "Your Majesty is so jealous!"
Gu Xu sat down next to her with a tea cup and said with a smile : "No one is allowed to see Yan'er look so beautiful today except me."
Zhao Yan knew in her heart that he was angry at a painting that was "eye-catching and soulful", and he obviously showed it deliberately to make her happy.
But even though she knew it was a joke, she still felt particularly happy when she saw him declaring his sovereignty with a jealous look on his face.
She sat up straight on the couch, put her hands around Gu Xu's waist, and rested her chin on his shoulder.
"Gu Lang, have you lived here in the past years?"
"Yes."
"This bed is hard, are you used to sleeping on it?"
"I spend most nights practicing, I sleep very little, and I don't care whether the bed is soft or hard."
A flash of distress flashed across Zhao Yan's eyes, and she hugged him tighter involuntarily with both hands, and said softly: "You really suffered a lot in the past!"
"To be honest, I also I don’t feel like I’m suffering,” Gu Xu said calmly, “After all, compared to those poor people who have no food to eat and are homeless, I can own a courtyard house left by my parents and still live well. I’m already very lucky. ”
(End of this chapter)