Bathing in the early morning sunshine, Gu Xu walked on the familiar bluestone road and arrived at the Yishui Exorcist Department Yamen.
He only left Yishui County for one night.
But this short period of one night gave him an inexplicable feeling as if he was in another world.
He climbed the steps between the two Suan Ni stone sculptures and crossed the threshold.
At this moment, a loud and noisy sound suddenly came from the front.
He looked up and saw that it was the small officials from the Yishui Exorcism Department who were beating gongs and drums in the courtyard in front of the lobby and cheering loudly for him.
The leader, Wang Yang, held high a banner made of red paper with the words "Welcome Brother Gu's triumphant return" written on it.
"Your posture...makes me a little embarrassed!" Gu Xu shook his head helplessly, walked forward, and asked Wang Yang and other minor officials to quickly put away the gongs, drums and banners.
If uninformed people outside hear the sound of gongs and drums, they may think that someone is marrying a wife in the yamen.
"We are not embarrassed, why should Brother Gu be embarrassed?" Wang Yang chuckled, took a step forward and said, "The incident of the haunting of the Lu family's haunted house has caused a headache for the Exorcism Department of Qingzhou Prefecture for a long time. The monks in the third realm and the fourth realm were helpless against it.
“But Brother Gu easily conquered the terrifying evil spirit in the haunted house in just one night. As fellow countrymen of Brother Gu, how can we not celebrate Brother Gu? "
"I didn't expect that Mr. Chen didn't kick you out when you were making a lot of noise in this yamen. "Gu Xu frowned slightly.
He knew that Chen Jisheng was a quiet person and hated others disturbing him while he was working.
"Not only did Mr. Chen not chase us away, We went out and quietly sent someone to provide us with pen and ink to write banners. "Wang Yang responded calmly.
Hearing this, Gu Xu was stunned for a moment.
He never expected that Mr. Chen was serious on the surface, but privately He actually allowed someone like Wang Yang to mess around.
He shook his head silently, ignored the cheering officials, and walked straight towards the simple yet dignified yamen lobby.
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Chen Jisheng is still working hard behind his desk as usual
On his desk are placed pens, inks, papers and inkstones, as well as a thick stack of books that he can never handle. Completed official document
“Are you back? ”
When Gu Xu walked into the lobby, Chen Jisheng put down the brush in his hand and raised his head to look at him.
Gu Xu noticed that in the past few days, , Chen Jisheng seemed to have a few more wrinkles on his forehead, and he looked older and more haggard than before.
"Yes, Mr. Chen, I am back. "Gu Xu stood in front of the table, with a smile on his face, and nodded slightly towards Chen Jisheng.
"Bad boy, I have told you so many times, when I took the task, IYou must act within your ability and don't touch things that are beyond your ability." Chen Jisheng narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a stern tone, "Then how dangerous the Lu family's haunted house is, haven't you heard before? Many monks in the third and fourth realms have gone and never returned.
"You are lucky to be able to come back safely this time. But next time something like this happens, you may not be so lucky."
Gu Xu looked down. He nodded and admitted his mistake sincerely: "Master Chen taught me a lesson. I was indeed reckless this time."
Chen Jisheng stared at him for a while, and then said: "I remember that you used to be a very steady person. No matter how great the temptation is, you will never act recklessly."
Gu Xu sighed and said helplessly: "Unfortunately, the temptation this time is too great - five thousand meritorious deeds. , that can be exchanged for many pills!"
"Gu Xu, please tell me honestly," hearing his words, Chen Jisheng suddenly lowered his voice and said to him, "You Did you go to the Lu family’s haunted house this time on your own volition, or was someone forcing you to go?”
“Of course it’s voluntary,” Gu Xu smiled and replied, “ This time back to Lu's Haunted Mansion, the Exorcism Department Headquarters not only asked Mr. Chu to accompany me all the way, but also provided me with a 'Sky Breaking Bead' and a 'Substitute Bracelet' to protect my life. Even if I failed the mission, they could still protect my life. Worry - if that were not the case, I would not dare to risk my life by going to that terrifying haunted house."
Chen Jisheng nodded, reluctantly agreeing with his answer.
"If you are bullied in the 'Shenji Camp' in the future, just go back to Yishui County," Chen Jisheng said in a stern tone, "Although I can't provide you with anything. It is a treasure of heaven and earth, but I can still ensure that you can practice in peace and peace of mind."
Afterwards, Chen Jisheng asked Gu Xu about what he saw and heard in the Lu family's haunted house.
Gu Xu concealed information related to Tang Hui and the truth about the Lu family's treason, and briefly described how he passed the test of the Jinghong Pen and used the "Jinghong Pen" to conquer demons and demons. The whole process.
After all, he promised in front of the Chief of Staff that he would not leak these little-known secrets to anyone.
That old guy in Luochuan possesses the miraculous secret technique - once this information is leaked, Luochuan will definitely know it as soon as possible.
"'Jinghong Brush'... that is the famous instrument that is said to be the most picky about its owner!" When he heard that Gu Xu had become the new owner of "Jinghong Brush", Chen Jisheng couldn't help but wonder. He sighed in his heart, "I didn't expect that it would choose this guy Gu Xu."
Thinking of this, Chen Jisheng remained silent, but a smile of relief appeared on his face unconsciously.
He always thought that the young man in front of him was extremely unique.
Since that promotion assessment, Gu Xu has indeed gone from the remote Yishui County to the world as he expected.And bloom with dazzling light.
"By the way, Gu Xu, what will you exchange for the merit you earned this time?" Chen Jisheng asked after Gu Xu finished recounting his experience.
"Use all of it in exchange for the 'Eternal Brightness Pill'!" Gu Xu replied without thinking.
A bottle of "Eternal Life Pill" is worth four hundred and eighty merit points.
Five thousand meritorious deeds can be exchanged for ten bottles of Changming Pill, which is enough for him to practice at home for a long time.
However, at the moment when the 4,800 meritorious deeds were instantly cleared, Gu Xu once again felt deeply heartbroken.
He thought that after completing the task of Lu's haunted house, he would become very rich.
It’s a pity that merit can never be spent no matter how much it is!
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Then, Gu Xu took the note and left the Yamen lobby, preparing to go to the warehouse to exchange for pills.
After crossing the threshold, he turned sideways, hid behind the pillar, looked at Chen Jisheng, and silently recited the incantation of the "Frost Melt" spell.
Chen Jisheng did not hear Gu Xu's voice.
But he clearly felt that the solidified essence in his body gradually melted away like the ice and snow in early spring, and then turned into a flowing stream, rushing freely in his meridians, brewing majestic energy. power.
The "Frost" curse has been lifted.
"Smelly boy!" Chen Jisheng cursed secretly in his heart, but his nose felt slightly sore inadvertently.
He once told a few lies to that boy Gu Xu, but he never expected that that boy would tell him lies today.