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 was practicing the "Guiyuan Jue", he was almost suspected by his colleagues in the Yamen that he had gone crazy because he could condense 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 can fight a hundred battles with no danger.
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. There is still no news in half a month. According to the calculation of Tianjishu, Fan Zhou was kidnapped by a 'wild ghost' level ghost.
"Please find out the situation as soon as possible and rescue Fan Zhou. Solve the ghost involved.
"Mission reward: two hundred and forty meritorious service."
"Two hundred and forty meritorious service, 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 stated: The "Shenji Camp" was created under the leadership of the Exorcist Department and can be understood as a special team under the Exorcist Department; the Exorcist Department's merit redemption system is in " The same applies to "Shenji Camp". It's just that the merits of the "Shenji Camp" can only be possessed by oneself and cannot be shared with others.
Gu Xu wrote and asked: Can I ask for help when doing tasks?
Xu San replied: Of course, as long as you can find it.
Gu Xu could probably sense that the outstanding talents that the "Shenji Camp" wanted might not be the so-called "geniuses" who turned a deaf ear to what was happening outside the window and devoted themselves to cultivation.
But smart people who have the ability to solve practical problems, make good use of resources, and know how to leverage others.
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 bad luck 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".
It was explained in the divination-related books that Gu Xu had read: 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 on impulse will suffer losses.
In short, if you stay steady and don’t waver, you will be able to achieve success.
"Yes, it's a good sign," Gu Xu said to himself, "I accepted this task."
Then he placed a thick pile of ghost-killing ghosts on the table. Putting the talisman into his pocket, he turned and walked out of the gate 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 courtyard. fallen leaves.
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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 level.
Learning to hug your thighs will help increase the probability of surviving the mission.
But the gatekeeper shook his head: "Master Gu, Master Shi is still on vacation today and did not come to the Yamen."
"Then...is Ma Ji'an 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 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 and chanted spells.
However, the gatekeeper shook his head again: "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."
< p>Gu Xu deeply regrets it.It seems that he must 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 yamen driver 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 were gods in the world, they would probably be nothing more than this.
Because of this, when he was driving today, he was both excited and worried.
His waist was straight, staring at the road ahead, holding the reins tightly with both hands, for fear of doing something wrong.No, it made 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 cannibal."
Hearing his words , Dong Zhuangzhuang was so frightened that he hurriedly said: "Dear...Dear Sir, I am not...not nervous, you...please don't be angry, okay?"
"I'm not angry," Gu Xu said lightly , "You should focus on driving! I think this carriage is about to drive into the ditch."
Dong Zhuangzhuang exclaimed, immediately grabbed 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 had 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 Spare your life. ”
What?
There is 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 bloodstained bandits jumped out of the grass - they were holding crossbows and carrying stolen goods. He ran towards the distance without looking back.
"Have you given up so quickly? "Gu Xu looked at the robbers running away in embarrassment, and the smile on his face became 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.