Not long ago, when Chu Fengge discovered that Gu Xu had been promoted to a third-level monk in just a few months, he was greatly stimulated mentally.
He couldn't imagine that in this world, there were people who could be promoted faster than himself, and so many times faster.
This made Chu Fengge feel a strong sense of panic.
He was afraid that after a while, Gu Xu would surpass himself in cultivation.
When that time comes, he will forever lose the title of "Da Qi's No. 1 Prodigy" - although this title is currently his own.
So, he proposed to Luo Sishou that he should go to the ashram to retreat for a period of time.
If you don’t break through the fifth realm, you will never leave.
Luo Sishou agreed to his request.
However, when Chu Fengge was about to enter the retreat room, Luo Sishou told him earnestly: "It is commendable that you have the ambition to be the best in the world. But sometimes, You also need to calm down and don't let obsession become your inner demon." "Master Chief, don't you have confidence in me?" Chu Fengge hesitated for a moment and asked. .
"No," Luo Sishou shook his head, "your cultivation talent is very good, and you can definitely rank among the top three among all the juniors I have seen.
"It's just that you don't need to regard Gu Xu as your opponent. People like him cannot be treated with common sense after all. ”
Hearing this, Chu Fengge was silent for a long time.
Luo Sishou’s words did not succeed in making him let go of his obsession, but instead aroused He has a strong desire to compete.
Chu Fengge thought: It’s actually pointless to compare with ordinary people all day long, but that guy Gu Xu is a genius recognized by even the chief executive - if I. If I could defeat him, wouldn't even the chief minister be impressed by me?
So, with this thought in mind, Chu Fengge locked himself in the meditation room for more than ten days. < /p>
He was originally a monk at the peak of the fourth realm.
But his cultivation has been stagnant at this stage for several months, and he has not found an opportunity to break through. p>Until today.
Under the stimulation of Gu Xu, Chu Fengge suddenly found the way forward on the dim road to the netherworld, overcame the obstacles in one fell swoop, and became the fifth realm. Strong.
As we all know, once a monk breaks through the fifth realm, his soul power can be greatly strengthened, and he can even leave his body in a short time.
Even in the physical body. After death, the soul can still survive for a short period of time and can be reborn - of course, the target can only be a monk with a lower level, and there is also the possibility of failure.
Chu Fengge. He has always been flamboyant and likes to show off.
So as soon as he made a breakthrough this morning, before his body left the retreat room, his spirit had already left his body and was flying around in the sky above the exorcism department’s headquarters. overlookingThe busy officials seemed to be gods above the nine heavens.
He first saw Shangguan Jin in a corner of the yard, wearing a linen shirt and practicing his sword hard.
Seeing that this mortal enemy was still just a fourth-level monk, Chu Fengge felt happy. His soul did some somersaults in the air and laughed "hahaha".
He thought: This girl is obviously not as qualified as me, but she plays all kinds of tricks in front of me every day and uses insidious tricks to oppose me! Haha, now I am a whole level higher than her... I want her to understand that the gap in absolute strength cannot be made up by relying on tricks alone!
Then, Chu Fengge floated to the side of "Qingxiang Pavilion" again. Through the window, he saw Gu Xu, who was sitting cross-legged on the mat silently practicing and climbing the "Homesickness Ridge".
His mood became more cheerful.
"Gu Xu, Gu Xu, your current cultivation level is two levels lower than mine," he said with joy in his heart, and his soul flew directly to the sky, "Even if your talent is really better than mine. , It will take at least several years to catch up with me, right? By then, I will have left you far behind."
Ordinary monks cannot see his soul, so they naturally cannot see it. He looked arrogant at this time.
However, Si Shou Luochuan, who was sitting on the observatory with his eyes closed and concentrating, suddenly opened his eyes and shook his head.
"This guy... what can make him a little more mature?" Luo Chuan sighed softly and sighed helplessly.
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After Chu Fengge’s soul was arrogant in the sky above the Yamen for a full quarter of an hour, it finally returned to his body.
Then, Chu Fengge stood up from the futon, stretched, kicked open the door of the retreat room with a bang, and went straight to the courtyard of the Yamen.
He jumped up to a high rockery, then put his hands on his back, faced everyone, and chanted loudly:
"Yesterday, everyone in my surroundings laughed at me. . Now that I have broken through the five realms, who can challenge me?"
Hearing Chu Fengge's voice, the officials in the yamen stopped what they were doing and turned to look at him.
Since this was not the first time Chu Fengge had made such an unrestrained move, no one was too surprised.
It’s just that the standard of his “poem” today has dropped a lot compared to the past. It sounds like a child’s work, which is simply unflattering.
Of course, as Chu Fengge, a personal follower of the chief minister and a newly promoted fifth-level powerhouse, no one dared to make rash comments on the poems he wrote.
They all tried their best to hold back their laughter and said respectfully: "Congratulations, Mr. Chu, for coming out of seclusion!"
Occasionally, a few people praised against their will: "What a poem. ! What a poem! Mr. Chu’s literary talent is truly extraordinary!”
Only Shangguan Jin couldn’t help laughing.
She knew that Chu Fengge’s previous poem titles were all written for him by his subordinates - although they were notIt is very brilliant, not as good as the poems written by famous talents in Luojing, and not even as impressive as the works of Gu Xu, the owner of "Jinghong Pen", but it is still quite satisfactory and will not make Chu Fengge embarrassed in front of the public.
However, because Chu Fengge was too excited today, as soon as he came out of seclusion, he "explained everything", which directly exposed his poor poetry writing skills.
Shangguan Jin shook his head, feeling that things like reciting poems and composing lyrics were really the more addicted people became, and the most dabbler loved to show off.
On the other hand, Gu Xu, if he doesn’t take action, he can shock the whole audience.
Thinking of this, Shangguan Jin walked straight forward with a faint smile on his face and said to Chu Fengge: "Master Chu, you should not have forgotten that according to the original agreement, we are going to go today." Let’s take part in the actual training in Wen Guhu’li!”
“Of course I remember,” Chu Fengge jumped down from the rockery, landed steadily in front of her, and said, raising her chin high, “Today. In that 'warming pot', you don't have to do anything, just applaud for me. As a strong person in the fifth realm, I can kill all the ghosts inside."
Shangguan Jin. Noncommittal.
She knew very well that the test in the "Review Pot" could not be passed only by relying on force. Many times, you need to use your brain more, otherwise you will fall into a trap and be unable to get out of it for a long time.
Just like the "Taoyuan Town" that Gu Xu and Ma Qin entered during the promotion assessment a few months ago - if Gu Xu had not discovered in time that everything in the town was a "dream-eating tapir" In the nightmare they created, they will be trapped in an infinite loop forever, facing endless ghosts and monsters.
But this guy Chu Fengge has never learned to use his brain even though he has been stumbled countless times.
"Then I'll wait and see!" Shangguan Jin said with a smile, "By the way, according to the instructions of the Chief Secretary, this review Xu will also enter the 'Review Pot' with us to participate in actual combat training ."
"Gu Xu?" Chu Fengge frowned slightly, "I admit that he is the fastest person I have ever seen in cultivation, but no matter how talented he is and how many unexpected methods he has. After all, he is just a third-level monk. What else can he do if he enters the 'Wen Gu Pot' with us?"
Chu Fengge said this purely out of necessity. Because of being tough-mouthed.
On the one hand, he didn’t want to admit that Gu Xu was very strong in front of everyone, and on the other hand, he habitually wanted to quarrel with Guan Jin.
But in fact, when he and Gu Xu experienced the case of the Lu family's haunted house together, when he lost to Gu Xu in the "Realm of Discussion", when he saw Si After Master Shougang's attitude towards Gu Xu, he was very afraid of Gu Xu deep down.
"The thoughts of the Chief Secretary have always been unfathomable." Hearing his words, Shangguan Jin shrugged. "He gave such an instruction, which naturally proves that Gu Xu can perform in today's trial." Effect. It’s just that I can’t figure it out yet with my shallow knowledge..
At this time, Gu Xu also finished his all-night practice, left the "Qingxiang Pavilion", passed through the crowd, and came to the courtyard, where he happened to see Chu Fengge and Shangguan standing next to the rockery. hibiscus.
He first said hello to Guan Jin.
Then he looked at Chu Fengge, with a polite smile on his face, and said: "Congratulations to Mr. Chu for successfully breaking through to the fifth realm!"
In fact, Gu Xu was " When he was practicing in "Qingxiang Pavilion", he had already noticed that someone in the form of a soul was hiding outside the window and peeping at him with his spiritual perception far beyond that of monks of the same realm.
Obviously peeping.
But the soul didn't know how to hide itself at all. Instead, it was arrogant, jumping up and down, and not forgetting to taunt loudly.
Gu Xu easily recognized that it was Chu Fengge.
He smiled, secretly complaining about "fool" and ignored him.
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At this moment, Chu Fengge also narrowed his eyes and glanced at Gu Xu, pretending to be calm and said: "Gu experience has also broken through the third level. Really? Not bad, not bad.”
Shangguan Jin patted Chu Fengge on the shoulder: “Now it’s time to call him Master Gu, or Lord Gu.”
Chu Fengge remained silent.
Although he had already learned from the Chief of Staff that after the disaster in Qingzhou Mansion, Gu Xu would most likely be promoted unusually, and he might also receive a title.
But after this matter was implemented, Chu Fengge still couldn't help but feel a little jealous - he himself had worked for the Exorcist Department for so many years and killed countless demons and ghosts, but why didn't he have a knighthood yet? ?
Shangguan Jin chuckled and continued: "Also, Lord Chu, while you were in retreat in the ashram, you missed another big thing."
"What's going on?" Chu Fengge asked impatiently. An ominous premonition suddenly occurred in his heart.
"Our patron defeated the powerful enemies from Longmen Academy and Lingshan Temple in the Lantern Festival night competition and won the first place," Shangguan Jin looked at Chu Fengge with meaningful eyes. "He has won glory for our Exorcism Department in front of the entire people of Luojing City. Mr. Chu, do you think this is a big event worthy of celebration?"
Chu Fengge's expression suddenly changed. It must be extremely gloomy.
He suddenly began to regret very much, why he chose to practice in seclusion in the first place, resulting in missing the much-anticipated Lantern Festival Tournament.
If he had been there back then, it would not have been Gu Xu’s turn to shine in public.
After seeing the change in Chu Fengge’s expression, Shangguan Jin smiled and continued to finish the attack: “That night, while Chief Gu was using the ‘Jinghong Brush’ to create a new spell, he wrote on the spot. He wrote a song called "The Sapphire Case" describing the scene of the Lantern Festival, which made countless literati in Luojing City full of praise. Even the number one and second place winners in the recent imperial examination were in awe.
"Master Chu,Think about it, a monk who is responsible for slaying demons can outperform those scholars who spend all day writing pen and ink in terms of writing poetry and lyrics. Isn't this a very honorable thing for our exorcist department? thing? ”
Chu Fengge didn’t speak, but his hands clenched his fists unconsciously.
Shangguan Jin’s smile became more joyful.
She He turned to look at an ordinary clerk not far away from him and asked, "Xiao Wu, do you still remember the content of Boss Gu's song "The Sapphire Case"? "
The little official known as "Xiao Wu" immediately stepped forward, saluted her respectfully, and replied: "Tell me, sir, the content of the song "Qingyu Case" is "East Wind Night" Thousands of flowers bloomed on the trees, and even more fell, and the stars were like rain...'"
"Stop talking, stop talking! "Chu Fengge frowned and interrupted him sharply.
Although he has no literary talent and cannot write poems, he still has a little appreciation ability. He knows Gu Xu's "The Sapphire Case" ”, compared with his limerick “Yesterday I was in four realms”, it was like heaven and earth.
Shangguan Jin ordered people to recite Gu Xu’s works in front of him, just because he wanted to. He made a fool of himself in front of everyone.
This woman is really bad!
And how can that bastard Gu Xu have unprecedented cultivation qualifications as well as writing skills? Chengzhang’s literary talent?
Isn’t he the biological son of God?
Chu Fengge took a deep breath and tried his best to stay calm today. The good mood that the breakthrough brought him had long since disappeared without a trace, and was completely replaced by envy, jealousy and hatred.
Shangguan Jin smiled, stretched out his slender fingers, and held out a hand. The strands of hair were trimmed behind the ears.
She and Chu Fengge worked together under Luo Sishou and had been fighting openly and secretly for many years.
At this moment, although she was in a spiritual realm. She was slightly behind, but she was able to suppress Chu Fengge in terms of momentum - this undoubtedly made her feel comfortable.
Although Tiankui ranked in front of Tianyue among the Ziwei auxiliary stars.
But Shangguan Jin firmly believed that as long as he was diligent and smart enough, he would one day come from behind.
At this time, Gu Xu cleared his throat politely when he saw the awkward atmosphere. He said to Chu Fengge: "Master Chu, can I ask you a question? As far as I know, to be promoted to the fourth level 'Wangxiang Terrace', you need to 'find the ordinary heart' and 'return to the mortal world'; to be promoted to the fifth level 'Meng Poting', you need to 'cut off the seven emotions', 'break the fetters', ' Slough off the lead'. May I ask which emotion you are cutting off, which one among ‘joy’, ‘anger’, ‘sadness’, ‘joy’, ‘love’, ‘evil’, and ‘desire’? ”
“It’s ‘desire’. "Chu Fengge replied without hesitation.
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