Laoshan Mountain is located on the bank of the East China Sea and was once known as the "Fairy Mountain on the Sea".
Its name originally came from "The gradual stone is high because of its height; the mountains and rivers are far away, so it is laborious" - it is said that this poem describes the hard work of Emperor Taizu of the Qi Dynasty during his expedition to the Yaksha Kingdom in the East China Sea. scene.
However, since Kongxuan Sanren ascended, this mountain no longer has any fairy spirit. Instead, it is shrouded in gray mist like a shroud.
Coupled with the cold and humid air and the howling cold wind, this place looks like the underworld.
Gu Xu learned that because the Kongxuan San people once set restrictions on their retreat, not only did there not be, but also could not build any stairs or plank roads on Laoshan Mountain.
Only when the ruins are officially opened on the first day of the first lunar month, will the mysterious climbing passage on the steep hillside be revealed inadvertently.
“Kong Xuan San people always don’t like ordinary people disturbing their tranquility,” Shi Lei once gave this explanation, “But as a high-level practitioner, sometimes he also needs to find his own ordinary mind. ——After all, with an anchor point, we can avoid getting lost on the path of cultivation."
At this time, there are still about a day and a half before the ruins are opened.
It is more than enough to get to the foot of Laoshan Mountain.
But Shi Lei still repeatedly told everyone not to act alone - those ghosts called "tapir?" especially like to attack lone passers-by.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
After stepping into the gray fog, everyone was extremely alert.
Not just for "tapir?"
More importantly, we are wary of each other.
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“Fellow Daoist Gu, are you sure you don’t want to cooperate with me?” At this moment, Shangguan Jin appeared next to Gu Xu without warning and leaned in whispered in his ear.
Because she was so close, Gu Xu could hear her breathing clearly.
"Fellow Daoist Shangguan, haven't I already given you the answer to this question?" Gu Xu took a step back and said calmly.
"Actually, Fellow Daoist Gu, there has been a lot of talk before, but I still have an important piece of information that I haven't told you." Shangguan Jin chuckled lightly and winked at him, "The Chief of Staff said, The restrictions set by Kongxuan Sanren within the scope of Laoshan Mountain can block the secrets of heaven.
"In other words, no matter what happens next in the Laoshan Mountain Ruins, no one outside can know. "
Gu Xu did not respond immediately.
Not long ago, after he solved the case of Lu's haunted house, Chief Luo did say something to him - "With my current situation, I can't see what's in there with my secret deduction skills. ”
And he also understood the implication of Shangguan Jin’s words.
The ruins of Laoshan Mountain can shield the secrets of heaven——
This undoubtedly means that as long as it can You can erase the evidence and do anything in the ruins..
If she was telling the truth, then the trip to Laoshan might be more dangerous than he imagined.
Not only does he have to deal with the "tapir?" and the obstacles set by Kongxuan Sanren, he may also encounter backstabbing from his companions.
Although the "Shenji Camp" order prohibits its members from killing each other.
But you must be on guard against others.
In the absence of evidence, it is indeed possible that someone would ruthlessly attack their colleagues in order to gain the inheritance.
"Besides you, does anyone else know this information?" Gu Xu asked again.
"His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince, Jiange Su Xiao, and that boy from the Zhao family should all know about it." Shangguan Jin said with a smile.
Hearing her answer, Gu Xu couldn't help but complain in his heart: Since everyone is a decent person with a prominent status, it would be too boring if we continue to engage in the same murderous and treasure-grabbing routine as the bandits, right?
It’s just that Gu Xu still doesn’t trust the woman in front of him.
In his view, interpersonal communication usually begins with the exchange of interests.
Others in the "Shenji Camp" took the initiative to make good relations with him, usually "asking for something".
For example, Du Jingjing hopes to get advice on talismans.
For example, Chen Yanping hopes that he can be a helper to the Chen family in Xiangyang.
But he didn't know exactly what Shangguan Jin wanted to get from him when he chose to cooperate with him.
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While Gu Xu was concentrating on his thoughts, Shi Lei at the front of the team suddenly called him:
“Gu Xu, you Come here, I have something to talk to you about."
Hearing this, Gu Xu said "Sorry" to Shangguan Jin, and then immediately came to Shi Lei's side.
"I received a letter from Xiaohan before," Shi Lei said lightly, "She said that she was recently in retreat at the 'Mingzhitang' in the Yishui Exorcism Department. About this matter, Do you understand?"
Gu Xu nodded in affirmation.
“That girl Shi Xiaohan has lived a carefree life since she was little,” Shi Lei smiled, and then said, “With her talent, it shouldn’t be a big problem to break through; but I am very worried. I'm worried that she will be distressed because she can't awaken her magical power.
"To be honest, as her father, I don't really expect her to become a strong person. As long as she is safe and happy, I am content. As for magical powers...it's really not important.
"Oh, it's just that that girl has been lying in her letters to me lately, and even the servants at home have been instigated by her to lie together. I can no longer believe what she says.
"So, Gu Xu, I want to ask you to do something - after you return to Yishui, write to me about her situation. I wanted to know if she was okay. ”
“No problem. "Gu Xu readily agreed.
Shi Lei glanced at him and said nothing.
This isAt this moment, he couldn't help but think of the letter he sent to Shi Xiaohan a few days ago:
"Your colleague Gu Xu is a very good person. Please help him more in the future!"< /p>
And Shi Xiaohan's reply turned out to be:
"Don't worry, father! I will work hard to practice and develop powerful magical powers, and I will definitely protect him well in the future!"
When he saw this reply, Shi Lei could almost guess that his daughter was completely hopeless.
Fortunately, after a few days of observation, he found that Gu Xu was indeed a consistent and determined person.
Even if the female monks in the "Shenji Camp" often stare at him, and even if the extraordinary Shangguan from the Exorcism Department headquarters often hangs around him, he can take the initiative to keep a distance from them. .
It’s just that the better Gu Xu becomes, the more complicated Shi Lei’s mood becomes.
I thought I would have an excellent son-in-law.
Who would have thought that this boy had done some evil and aroused the jealousy of God?
He thought again and again, and finally said to Gu Xu: "I have nothing else to say. I wish you success in finding your destiny on Laoshan Mountain!"
"Thank you, Master Shi!" Gu Xu responded with a smile.
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As the team gradually moved forward towards Laoshan Mountain, the surrounding gray fog became thicker and thicker.
In the chilling wind, a low wailing sound could be faintly heard.
In the hazy fog, Gu Xu saw the village that was massacred twenty-three years ago.
The house is dilapidated, the wall is half-collapsed, and the uneven stone steps are covered with gray-green moss.
The ground is overgrown with weeds, rubble, and tangled with thorns and wild vines.
It can be said that it is desolate and desolate.
Faced with this gloomy scene, even the geniuses of Daqi's "Shenji Camp" found it difficult to remain completely calm.
Especially for a young man like the fourth prince Xiao Shangzhen who lacked actual combat experience, his face turned pale, and his hands tightly clutched the bag filled with magic weapons and talismans that his sister had prepared for him overnight.
"Bifang" Chu Wei also broke into a cold sweat inadvertently - this trip to Laoshan seemed obviously more dangerous than all the tasks he had taken on before.
As for "Qingluan" Du Jingjing, she grabbed the talisman in her pocket with one hand and repeatedly recited words such as "Teacher, I will never let you down" - it seemed that she hoped to use her psychology to Keep yourself calm in a suggestive way.
However, Gu Xu remained calm and composed.
After experiencing the weird and unpredictable Lu family’s haunted house, the atmosphere of this place is no longer scary.
At this moment, a gust of wind whistled past.
A black shadow jumped out of the gray mist and suddenly pounced on the crowd.
Although the vision is extremely blurry.
But by virtue of being extraordinaryWith his spiritual perception ability, Gu Xu could still tell that it was a humanoid ghost, wearing tattered clothes and having tiger-like claws.
"Tapir?" appeared!
However, before Gu Xu could take action, Su Xiao, who was not far ahead, pulled out his wooden sword and struck at "Tapir?" without saying a word.
A cold light flashed.
The "tapir?" was split in half and turned into black ashes before he could resist.
The entire process happens in the blink of an eye.
“So fast!”
“As expected of the Master of the Sword Pavilion!”
“The speed of this sword is simply too fast for people to react. !"
"..."
Seeing such a scene, everyone in the "Shenji Camp" couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.
Although they know that "White Tiger" Su Xiao has always been ranked first on the list of fourth-level monks, and even Chu Fengge and Shangguan Jin are no match for him.
But when they actually saw him take action, everyone still couldn't help but gasp.
"If I face Su Xiao face to face in the future, will I be killed without even seeing his sword clearly?" Such thoughts popped up in their minds.
Gu Xu also narrowed his eyes slightly.
At this time, he realized that Su Xiao, an ordinary-looking, taciturn guy, might be the real ruthless character in the reserves of the "Shenji Camp".
Then, Su Xiao took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the front and back of the wooden sword several times until no more dust could be seen on its surface before taking it back. in the sheath.
“I didn’t expect to be a severe mysophobia!” Gu Xu complained silently.
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But the number of “tapir?” is obviously far more than one.
After the first "tapir?" was killed, three or four more "tapir?" howled and showed their teeth and claws in front of everyone.
This time it was Shangguan Jin who took action.
After seeing "White Tiger" Su Xiao's extremely fast sword, she, who was also a fourth-level monk, was naturally not to be outdone.
In addition, Gu Xu successively rejected her cooperation invitations, which made her a little unhappy.
So she wanted to take this opportunity to show her true strength - to let that guy Gu Xu know what a stupid choice it was to give up traveling with her.
With a flash of cyan light, a two-foot-long dagger with a slender blade appeared in her hand.
Among the monks of the Daqi Dynasty, the sword was the most popular weapon.
The reason is very simple -
One word, "handsome".
After all, as long as "sword" is mentioned, the first thing people think of is usually the swordsman with fluttering clothes and otherworldly appearance; but if "sword" is mentioned, people will think of five big and three thick swordsmen. Takefu.
With Chu FenggeThe same as the "Tian Kui" sword -
Shangguan Jin's natal sword is also named after the stars in the sky, called "Tian Yue".
Master Sishou once said that "Tian Yue" is the main star of her destiny palace.
According to astrology, "Tianyue Star" is a purple auxiliary star, known as the "Night Noble" and "Yin Noble", and is also known as the "Yutang Noble Star" and "Female Star" , whose nature is gentle, kind, compassionate, and likes to help others secretly; he is charming, knowledgeable, has a strong desire for power, and likes to be in the limelight.
Compared with "Tian Kui", "Tian Yue" is more peach blossom in nature and is easily trapped by love.
Of course, Shangguan Jin has always disdained astrology.
From a humble background, she was able to reach her current position by relying on her talent, scheming, skill, and ruthlessness to take advantage of all available people.
Secretly helping others?
Trapped by love?
For her, that is simply impossible.
She stepped forward, raised her sword and stabbed at the ghost, as fast as a phantom.
Behind her, the shadow of a bright moon clearly emerged, shrouding her whole body in a silver-white halo, like a goddess in the moon palace.
The fourth style of "Cloud Sea Galaxy Sword", "Tianxiao Yue Shift"!
Gu Xu immediately recognized Shangguan Jin’s sword style.
Because not long ago, Chu Fengge also used this trick on him in the "Realm of Discussing Tao".
It’s just that Shangguan Jin’s proficiency is much higher than Chu Fengge’s, and her understanding of “Tao” is much deeper, so her swordsmanship is naturally superior.
In the blink of an eye, the "tapir?" in front screamed again and turned into black ashes.
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When the third wave of "tapir?" struck, Shi Lei finally took action himself.
He gently raised his right hand, and the gravel on the ground lit up with bright fire and floated into the air.
Then, he pointed forward, and the rubble floating in the air flew straight towards the pile of ghosts, like meteors falling from the sky, appearing in the gray mist. Like a dream.
One after another, shrill screams rang out in the gray mist.
But the cry only lasted a few minutes.
Soon, everything returned to silence.
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Gu Xu stood in the team, watching the bosses take the lead in dealing with the ghosts, and silently cheered for them in his heart.
He is not a person who loves the limelight.
Compared to showing his holiness in front of others, he prefers to hug other people’s thighs and be a happy lying dog.
Just like teaming up with Shi Xiaohan to kill ghosts.
It’s just that he hasn’t enjoyed this kind of fun of lying down and winning for a long time.
Today I experience it again and miss it very much!
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PS2:BenBook astrology refers to Ziwei Dou Shu (but the astrology does not completely represent the direction of the subsequent plot).
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Notes:
(1) “The stone gradually grows taller; the mountains and rivers are far away, so it is hard work.”— — "The Book of Songs·Xiaoya·The Gradual Stone"