Under the leadership of Shi Lei, everyone successfully left the Laoshan area, and then took the "Floating Flying Boat" back to Laizhou Mansion.
The gauze-like clouds quickly passed by them.
The endless East China Sea, rolling mountains, and deserted and dilapidated villages also became smaller and smaller in their field of vision, and finally disappeared completely from the distant skyline.
During the flight, Shi Lei often called Gu Xu to his side to chat with him.
The content of the conversation between the two included Gu Xu’s daily life, practice experience, past tasks, etc.
Of course, Shi Lei did not forget to ask Shi Xiaohan how he was doing in Yishui County recently, whether he was happy or not, whether he was bullied, whether he was hungry...
Gu Xujie answered truthfully.
As the conversation gradually deepened, Shi Lei was surprised to find that Gu Xu not only had amazing talent in cultivation, but also had an extremely broad range of knowledge.
He can explain all kinds of skills and moves, the characteristics and weaknesses of various ghosts and monsters, and even unpopular knowledge such as divination and Feng Shui.
But he did not show off because he knew a lot. Instead, he behaved in a reserved and humble manner. He did not look like a seventeen-year-old boy who loves to brag.
This made Shi Lei's evaluation of him even higher.
Seeing the two people chatting and laughing, Chen Yanping next to him felt very uncomfortable.
He couldn't help but remember that a year ago, he made a request to Shi Lei and wanted to marry Shi Xiaohan on the grounds that the cooperation between Chen and Shi would be mutually beneficial.
At that time, Shi Lei drove him out of the door without saying a word, refusing without any reservation.
Chen Yanping once lost face.
But now, Shi Lei and Gu Xu were chatting happily - they mentioned the name "Shi Xiaohan" more than once during the conversation. Obviously, Gu Xu is also coveting Shi Lei's daughter.
Shi Lei's attitude towards Gu Xu was obviously much better than his treatment of Chen Yanping.
Although after marrying Yao Sirou from the Yao family in Longxi, Chen Yanping had no longer thought about marrying the Shi family.
However, such differential treatment still made Chen Yanping extremely depressed.
"What is this guy Gu Xu better than me?" He thought glumly in his mind, "Isn't he just a little more handsome than me and a little more talented than me? How can I compete with him on Laoshan Mountain?" I walked a little further...
"But I am richer than him..."
Shi Lei and Gu Xu didn't notice Chen Yanping's unhappy expression at all. < /p>
Unknowingly, they talked about the mysterious massacre that happened in a village near Laoshan 23 years ago.
Gu Xu asked: "Sir, I heard that Laizhou Prefecture expelled people. Mosi has been investigating this incident in recent years. I would like to ask if there is any progress in the near future? "
Shi Lei shook his head and replied: "No. In the past ten years or so, all the people assigned to investigate this massacre haveMany practitioners have given up on this mission for various reasons.
“For example, someone was suddenly seriously injured and had to quit midway, someone received other more urgent tasks during the investigation, and someone was dismissed for violating the discipline of the Exorcism Department or damaging important documents and files... …
“So we still have no clue about this case. ”
The series of coincidental reasons mentioned by Shi Lei aroused Gu Xu’s curiosity.
Gu Xu wanted to follow the clues and continue asking questions, trying to learn more about the relevant issues.
However, at this moment, Shi Lei suddenly pointed forward: "Look, we are about to land in Laizhou Mansion! ”
Gu Xu looked in the direction he pointed.
The city of Laizhou Prefecture with its four corners and eight streets appeared in his field of vision, looking far away from the sky, row upon row. The houses were like blocks, and the majestic city walls became lines on the wilderness.
Gu Xu looked down at the shocking scenery and was stunned for a moment, unconsciously forgetting to say what he was about to say.
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At the same time,
Luo Jingcheng, the headquarters of the Exorcism Department. He was standing in the corridor, scolding his subordinates
“The poems you wrote are still as bad as ever! He slammed a pile of paper on the ground, "Have you carefully read the poems about plum blossoms that I gave you last time?" Why can’t what you write even reach one-tenth of the level of those poems?
"What else do you do besides eating?"
Hearing Chu Fengge's angry scolding, the subordinates lowered their heads and stood trembling.
"Sorry, Mr. Chu, our abilities are limited and we really can't meet your requirements. Please forgive me, Mr. Chu..."
In recent times, because I can't write With a sufficiently outstanding poetry number, his subordinates had been reprimanded by Chu Fengge more than once.
Although Chu Fengge only deducted a few copper coins from them symbolically, he did not "punish them with an entire month's salary" as he said before.
But this still puts great pressure on subordinates.
Those poems about plum blossoms are too excellent.
They feel that even if they try their best to learn all their lives, they will never be able to match what they have learned.
“The author of these poems about plum blossoms is either a great writer with numerous works, or a talented scholar with a wealth of knowledge,” the subordinates guessed in their minds more than once, “and they cannot be unknown.”
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At this moment, a handyman in cloth suddenly hurried up to Chu Fengge and said to him: "Master Chu, Master Chief is waiting for you at the Star Observation Deck. He has a I want to tell you something important."
Hearing this, Chu Fengge immediately left Shihao and his subordinates aside and walked straight in the direction of the star observatory.
Luo Chuan, Chief of the Exorcism DepartmentStill as usual, sitting alone on the railing and playing the guqin.
The sound of the piano is gentle and continuous, like a mountain spring gurgling in a deep valley.
However, after seeing Chu Fengge's figure, Luo Chuan stopped what he was doing, and the sound of the piano suddenly stopped.
"How is your cultivation status lately?" Luo Chuan asked Chu Fengge in a calm tone.
Chu Fengge nodded and saluted, and replied respectfully: "It's much better than I expected. I am now able to skillfully use the fourth form of the "Yunhai Xinghe Sword", 'Tianxiao Yue Shift'."
"There is indeed some progress," Luo Chuan looked at him seriously, nodded, and then changed the subject, "In addition, Chu Fengge, your companions in the 'Shenji Camp' We have successfully returned from the Laoshan ruins."
Because Luo Chuan is proficient in the art of divine deduction, it is not surprising that he knew about this matter at the first time.
"Master Chief, how did they gain?" Chu Fengge asked curiously.
Not long ago, Chu Fengge voluntarily gave up the qualification to explore the Laoshan ruins on the grounds of cultivation, and gave up this precious opportunity to Shangguan Jin. Of course, the fundamental reason was that he did not want to see it. That annoying guy Gu Xu.
As long as he stays by Gu Xu's side, he will always be a foil and cannot happily show off to others.
However, even if Chu Fengge gave up the opportunity to go to Mount Laoshan, he was still thinking about the group of comrades in the reserve force of the "Shenji Battalion" - in case the comrades obtained the heaven on Mount Laoshan. If there is a big opportunity, then Chu Fengge's dream of "becoming number one in the world in the future" will undoubtedly become more difficult to realize.
"Only one person successfully climbed to the top of the mountain and received the inheritance of Kongxuan Sanren." Luo Chuan replied calmly.
"A person..."
Hearing this, Chu Fengge suddenly had an ominous premonition in his heart.
"Master Chief, can you tell me who that person is?" He couldn't restrain his curiosity and couldn't help but ask.
"It's Gu Xu," Luo Chuan smiled and didn't hide anything, "However, with my heavenly skills, I can't see what he got on the mountain yet."
< p>Gu Xu!It’s Gu Xu again!
It’s this annoying guy again!
Chu Fengge froze on the spot, his thoughts in a trance, and his eyes instantly lost focus.
In his mind, he couldn't help but conjure up an extremely terrifying picture -
Gu Xu climbed to the top of Mount Laoshan under the gaze of everyone, facing the sea breeze with the posture of a king. Overlooking the earth, enjoying the envy or admiration of everyone...
"Why..."
"Why is it not me who climbed to the top of the mountain..."
Chu Fengge thought painfully while feeling extremely regretful about his decision to give up going to Laoshan.
He thought that if he were present, he would definitely not let Gu Xu do that.The kid steals all the limelight.
While Chu Fengge was in a daze, Luo Chuan smiled again and said: "Chu Fengge, in my opinion, your current cultivation progress is still too slow. Look, you It took more than two months to barely master the fourth form of the 'Cloud Sea Galaxy Sword' - with your talent, you can definitely do better.
"If you still refuse to let go. Those who have crooked thoughts, calm down and practice hard, I am afraid that in less than three years, Gu Xu will far surpass you in cultivation.
"By then, you will probably have to guard the door for him."
Luo Chuan obviously understands Chu Fengge's character very well and knows how to use words to spur him on. Practice hard.
Sure enough, after hearing Luo Chuan's words, Chu Fengge immediately said with a serious face: "Master Chief, I'm going to retreat right now! If I don't practice the fifth form of the 'Yunhai Xinghe Sword', I will never leave!"
After saying this, before Luo Chuan could respond, he turned around and left the observatory, disappearing in a flash.
Luochuan looked at his retreating back and smiled without saying a word.
After a while, Luo Chuan stopped his smile and took out a golden envelope from his arms.
This is a secret message sent by Emperor Daqi earlier today.
There is a special rune seal on the seal of the envelope, and only the designated recipient can open it - if anyone else wants to forcefully open the envelope, the envelope and the letter inside will be instantly* *.
Luochuan carefully opened the envelope and took the letter out.
There is only a simple sentence written on the letter:
"Can Yishui Gu Xu become my hero in the future?"
Luochuan stares After reading this sentence for a long time, I couldn't help but think: Gu Xu finally caught the emperor's attention.
However, Luochuan was not surprised.
After Gu Xu inherited the "Jinghong Brush" from the Qingzhou Lu family, he also received the inheritance from the Kongxuan Sanren - it would be strange if the emperor had no reaction to this.
And Luo Chuan can probably guess what the emperor is thinking: Nowadays, there are a large number of young talents from various powerful families and sects, and the emperor also needs a gifted and talented young confidant to work with these big people. Families and large sects fight against each other.
Gu Xu, who can defeat all the geniuses and reach the top of Mount Laoshan, is undoubtedly a good choice.
Only because Gu Xu was involved with Qingzhou Lu family and Kongxuan Sanren, the emperor had some concerns about him, so he wrote to ask Luo Chuan for his opinion.
The emperor hoped that Luo Chuan could use the magic of heaven to figure out what kind of person Gu Xu would be in the future and whether he was trustworthy...
Luo Chuan closed his eyes and thought for a few minutes, then opened his eyes. Opening his eyes, he picked up his pen and wrote back: "Your Majesty, I observe it through astrology. Gu Xu is the 'Tianji Star' sitting in the horoscope.
"The Tianji Star was called the 'Good Star' in ancient times. A star of wisdom, kindness and assistance, belongs to ‘Ji Yue Tong Liang Ge’. Ancient books say: "It is better to go out after seven kills and break the army. Jiyue and Liang will serve as officials." If used properly, they can serve as loyal ministers, officials, and soldiers..."
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That afternoon, the "Flying Boat" landed steadily in Laizhou In the open space outside Fucheng.
Then, Shi Lei led the young people from the "Shenji Battalion" reserve team back to Laizhou Prefecture's Exorcism Department.
On the way, Shi Lei. Lei had already written to Princess Zhaoning, telling her about the assassination and poisoning of the fourth prince Xiao Shangzhen.
So, as soon as everyone arrived at the Yamen, they saw Bing hurriedly wearing a dark blue robe.
Cao Tong, the eunuch, nodded slightly and said to Shi Lei: "Master Shi, on the order of the princess, I came to take His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince back to the capital. "
While speaking, Xiao Shangzhen stood at the back of the team, looking pale and in a daze.
He was very afraid of meeting his sister, Princess Zhaoning.
It's like a student who doesn't dare to go home to see his parents after performing abnormally in an exam.
He can't imagine the expression on his sister's face when she learns about it.
p>Disappointed? Angry?
He is increasingly worried.
"Come with me, your highness!" ”
At this moment, the eunuch Cao Tong quickly came to Xiao Shangzhen, bowed to him first, and then dragged the distraught prince away from the Yamen and headed straight towards the gate of Laizhou Prefecture. Let's go.
As a fifth-level monk, Cao Tong masters the art of flying with a sword, which is enough to send Xiao Shangzhen to the headquarters of the Exorcism Department in Luojing City before the "Life-eating Pill" completely swallows up his life. .
Immediately afterwards, "White Tiger" Su Xiao also left Laizhou Mansion.
Before leaving, he came to Gu Xu and said seriously: "You are a person. An opponent worthy of attention. I look forward to the day when you catch up with me in the realm of cultivation. ”
Then Su Xiao walked towards the city gate without looking back.
Except for Gu Xu, he did not say goodbye to anyone else.
Su Xiao gained a lot while chopping firewood in Laoshan
He couldn't wait to return to the sword pavilion to try the power of his newly learned swordsmanship.
As for the others, they returned to the "Tongfu Inn".
After the trip to Laoshan, each of them was physically and mentally exhausted and just wanted to lie down on a soft bed and sleep comfortably.
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Notes:
(1) “Seven Kills to Break the Army!” It is better to go out and work with Liang as an official. "——"Marrow Fu"
(In Ziwei Dou Shu, those whose destiny stars are Qisha and Pojun are suitable to go out to seek development; those whose destiny stars are Tianji, Taiyin, Tiantong, and Tianliang People are suitable to be stable civil servants)