In the pavilion, Luo Chuan raised the tea cup on the table and drank the hot "Baifa Tea" in one gulp.
His eyes were calm, as if he was immersed in the fragrance of tea, and he didn't care about the results of the test.
Then he looked up at the sky and whispered, "Will the rain stop soon?"
Shangguan Jin followed his gaze.
The raindrops gradually became sparse, and a narrow crack was revealed between the thick black clouds. A ray of light shone through, like gold threads embroidered on a black cotton coat.
"Yes." She nodded and held the handle of the teapot. Prepare to pour Luochuan another cup of tea.
"No need," Luo Chuan smiled faintly and waved his hand towards her, "The remaining tea should be used to toast our future Fu Dao master!"
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Li Zhengding, the dean of Longmen Academy, was sitting on the stone bench.
His expression did not change at all, like a motionless sculpture.
There is a short distance between the pavilion where he is and the rockery rocks where Da Qi Imperial Master is.
With Dean Li’s cultivation level, he could naturally clearly hear the conversation between the Imperial Master and the four candidates.
So he knew that his cousin Mo Li had failed in the competition.
What Mo Li vowed to himself at the beginning, "The Imperial Master will make mistakes sometimes" has become a joke.
However, in his heart at this moment, there was no disappointment or atmosphere as expected.
On the contrary, I was filled with emotion.
Because Mo Li is indeed inferior in skills.
Especially when Dean Li heard the sentence "all monks can draw the talisman", he was shocked - if it weren't for his deep city and the ability to express joy and anger It's not obvious, I'm afraid I would have been stunned and slapped.
"How could there be such a genius in this world?" Dean Li felt unbelievable.
Although he is not a talisman cultivator and only knows a little bit about the art of talisman and seal script, he is very clear about the significance of Gu Xu's creation in the Daqi Dynasty's cultivation world. From now on, Fu Zhuan may no longer be just a means for a few people to fight enemies, but will become a weapon that can be mass-produced.
"No wonder the National Normal University highly praises him," Dean Li couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "Let Mo Li compete with such a person on the same stage... In fact, he is looking down upon Mo Li!"
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Princess Zhaoning has been silent.
Although she has no talent for cultivation and cannot draw talismans by herself, she has read many books on talisman and has also consulted the national master and many talisman masters for relevant knowledge.
When the National Preceptor was commenting on the candidates one by one, she was also silently thinking about how these talismans would help Da Qi Dynasty's future ghost-killing mission.
Zhao Xinran's "Beacon Fire" talisman once made her eyes shine.
Perhaps its drawing cost is relatively high, and you want to apply it widely.It is not practical to use it among the people; but if it is used in the exorcism department's intelligence collection and communication for help, it may be able to make up for some of the shortcomings of the secret deduction technique.
Mo Li's "Evil Ghost Enters the House to Disturb the Talisman" and Shen Qiu's nameless talisman did not cause her too many emotional fluctuations. After all, she had seen many runes with similar functions in books.
As for Gu Xu's "Fire Character", Princess Zhaoning sat on the stone bench and was stunned for a while, and then said slowly: "It's outrageous."
She had a vague hunch—perhaps in the future, Gu Xu would bring about earth-shaking changes to the Da Qi Dynasty's theoretical system of talisman and seal script.
By that time, the Talisman Tao books in Longmen Academy and the Exorcist Department may have to be thrown away and rewritten; those students who practice Talisman Tao may also need to put aside the inherent ideas in their minds. Knowledge, to accept a new set of concepts...
Not long ago, Princess Zhaoning had thought of recruiting Gu Xu under her command to become her younger brother and fourth prince Xiao Shangzhen's fight for the "Tai'a Sword" and the right to inherit the throne. Help.
But when she thought about this incident today, she couldn't help but smile and shook her head gently.
This young man from Qingzhou Prefecture is too dazzling.
With Xiao Shangzhen's meager ability...even if he has not lost his cultivation, as long as he stands next to him, he will be completely covered by his light.
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“I think everyone has no objections to letting Gu Xu become the new guest teacher of Longmen Academy, right?” After a moment of silence, the Imperial Master said to the cold stone He stood up, looked around at the people around him, and said in a calm tone.
Zhao Xinran shook his head.
Mo Li lowered his head and remained silent.
Shen Qiu showed a relieved smile and said, "I have no objection."
Obviously, after three rounds of competition, Gu Xu's attainments in Talisman Dao have surpassed his opponent's They were so impressed that they no longer had the thought of competing with them.
The Imperial Master nodded, then turned his head and glanced at Dean Li sitting in the pavilion.
Dean Li smiled, stood up and walked towards this side.
In his hand, a metal token appeared out of thin air.
At the beginning, the token was empty, without any writing.
But as Dean Li thought, several golden rays of light appeared on the token, like several invisible carving knives, and the words "Longmen Academy" were quickly carved on the surface of the token. and Gu Xu’s name.
Gu Xu knew that this token would become a symbol of his status in the academy from now on.
It will give Gu Xu many permissions to go to the dining hall to eat, to go to the library to check information, to go to the academy retreat room to practice, to receive the training resources within the quota, to participate in the academy trial activities...
When Dean Li walked straight over, Mo Li couldn't help but take a step back, not daring to look at his cousin's expression.
But Dean Li seems to beDidn't notice him.
With a friendly smile on his face, he walked up to Gu Xu and solemnly placed the token in Gu Xu's hand.
"On behalf of Longmen Academy, I welcome you, Mr. Gu." Dean Li deliberately changed his name to Gu Xu, acknowledging his new identity. "In the future, I will be able to work with someone as promising as you." It is an honor for me and all the teachers in the academy to work together with Master Dao."
"Thank you, Dean," Gu Xu said modestly, taking the metal token, "I will need more guidance from you seniors in the future."
Gu Xu’s words fell on the ears of two teachers, Fu Tao and Du Yuan, who were not far away.
The two looked at each other and sighed in their hearts: At this point, besides the saints, who else is worthy of teaching this monster? Let him teach us.
At this time, Dean Li spoke again: "Mr. Gu, as a guest teacher, his job is still the first priority. Naturally, he does not have to stay in the academy all day like us.
< p> "It's just that after today's competition, all the students here must be looking forward to hearing you share some experience in the art of talisman and seal script."I wonder if you are free in early February and can come to the academy to give a public lecture?"
Will you be teaching students so soon?
Gu Xu looked around at the students who were watching behind the rockery, along the corridor, among the trees and other places, and sure enough, there were expressions of anticipation on their faces.
The Daqi Dynasty is indeed a place where people admire the strong.
At first, many people in the academy were not very friendly to Gu Xu.
However, as Mo Li bowed his head and admitted defeat in front of Gu Xu, and Dean Li also extended a friendly invitation to Gu Xu, the attitudes of these students gradually changed.
After all, emotions such as "jealousy" or "hostility" usually only arise between people who are not very different.
Just like a person from a mediocre family, he might be jealous of a wealthy neighbor who lives in a large courtyard and has a concubine with two rooms; The royal family and relatives could only look up in the dust, silently admiring and hating themselves for not being able to have a good pregnancy.
At this moment, Gu Xu really made many people feel that they were beyond their reach.
"No problem." Gu Xu thought for a while and nodded in agreement.
According to Luo Sishou’s previous statement, he needs to give at least one class to the academy students every month in order to obtain silver coins and cultivation resources.
So, after a brief discussion with Dean Li, they set the time on the fifth day of February - at that time, the admission of new students was coming to an end, and Gu Xu had no urgent matters at hand. things.
"It seems that I have to take some time to think carefully about the content of the lecture!" Gu Xu said silently in his heart.
It’s not that he can’t think of a topic to teach.
The art of talisman and seal script is vast. Just find one and let him improve itThe details in the talismans and seals he had passed were enough for him to talk about for an hour or two.
He was just worried that what he said would be too difficult and complicated for students to understand.
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Finally, Dean Li finally mentioned what Gu Xu was most concerned about:
He can go to the academy with the token in his hand From the warehouse in the northwest corner, you can get the resources needed for practicing and studying Taoism - not only elixirs, but also materials for drawing talismans, setting up formations, refining elixirs, refining weapons, etc.
He will have a fixed quota every month - resources within the quota can be received for free, and resources beyond the quota will need to be purchased by himself.
As for his salary, it will be paid regularly at the end of each month together with his salary in the Exorcism Department.
After all, Longmen Academy is the official school for practitioners of the Daqi Dynasty. Just like the "jiujiu", "siye" and "doctor" in the Imperial College, "teaching and studying" can also be regarded as a kind of imperial education. His official position was paid by the Qi court.
Not long after, Gu Xu will also receive an official letter of appointment from the imperial court.
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On the outskirts of Luojing City, the headquarters of the Exorcism Department.
The atmosphere in the yamen gradually became more and more tense.
At first, there were officials and servants chatting and laughing, evaluating several Talisman Masters who participated in the competition from a very unprofessional perspective.
But as the bells of Luojing City rang again and again, they gradually became quiet.
Especially for people like Hong Wei who had bet money in a gambling house, their hearts were pounding even more.
As for Shi Xiaohan, he looked at the sky covered with dark clouds and the endless curtain of rain. He put his hands together on his chest and repeatedly recited the words "Tai Shang Haotian" and "Emperor Zi Wei" in a low voice. Name taboo, silently praying for Gu Xu.
She has long heard that the food in the Longmen Academy canteen is extremely rich.
However, no matter how delicious the food is, if you can taste it alone but have no one to share it with... it would be quite boring!
I don’t know how much time passed, but the dark clouds gradually dispersed and the heavy rain gradually became lighter. The sun shines through the clouds, coating the pattering raindrops with a bright golden edge.
Vaguely, she seemed to glimpse a rainbow in the distant sky.
At this moment, a shocking change suddenly occurred in the exorcism department.
The rain on the ground suddenly floated into the air, condensing into a hanging curtain. Immediately afterwards, light and shadow flickered on the water screen, forming a clear picture that caught everyone's eyes.
"What is going on?" Shi Xiaohan was a little shocked and couldn't help asking.
"This must be the supreme power of the Chief Secretary," an official next to her replied. "In the past, if the monks on the front line won the battle with the ghosts, then the Chief Chief would I will adopt this method to pass the good news back to the Yamen in advance and share it with everyone.Share with. "
Two "fire characters" first appeared on the water curtain.
They were thrown into the air together and turned into two bright lights in the rain.
Then, two more figures appeared on the water curtain.
One of them was Gu Xu.
The other one was unknown to Shi Xiaohan. However, according to the discussions among the officials around him, She knew that it was Dean Li of Longmen Academy.
She saw Dean Li solemnly handing a metal token into Gu Xu's hand. On the token was clearly engraved. "Longmen Academy" in four big characters.
The picture stopped at this moment.
Then, the water curtain turned back into rain and fell to the ground. The gorgeous light and shadow also disappeared. Without a trace.
Shi Xiaohan stood there, stunned.
His temples were slightly wet and he didn't notice it.
After a while, he was not far away. Hong Wei suddenly jumped up, hugged his colleagues beside him and shouted loudly: "Master Gu has won! I'm rich! ”
The quiet atmosphere was broken.
Shi Xiaohan finally came back to his senses, the corners of his mouth turned up, and his smile was like a flower.
Under her white porcelain lips A pair of clearly visible dimples appeared on her pretty face.
She couldn't help but jump when she thought that soon she would go to Longmen Academy and enjoy the sumptuous food in the dining hall with Gu Xu. She stood up, jumped three feet high, and then used her body skills to jump steadily to the branch of the tree in the courtyard.
However, at this moment, she suddenly realized a serious problem:< /p>
"Gu Xu has become a teacher in the academy, and I will soon become a student in the academy... If we are in class, I will definitely not be able to call him by his first name.
"Then what should I call him?
"First... sir? ”
Thinking of this, she slipped and almost fell from the tree branch.
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After the conversation, Li Yuan The president said goodbye to Gu Xu, and then turned to deal with the affairs of the academy.
Mo Li and Zhao Xinran also left one after another.
Before leaving, they both complimented Gu Xu for today. At the same time, he said that if there is an opportunity in the future, he must discuss the secrets of the Talisman and Seal Technique with Gu Xu.
Then, the Grand Master of Qi stepped forward and said to Gu Xu: "Gu Xiaoyou, will you do it tomorrow?" available? If it is convenient, we can go and see the grave of Master Chiyangzi together. ”
Because Chiyangzi’s “Seven Burning Heaven Styles” are of great significance to Gu Xu, and after experiencing the incident involving Kongxuan Sanren in Qingzhou Prefecture, Gu Xu also became obsessed with the truth about Chiyangzi. He was very curious.
So he readily agreed to the Imperial Master's invitation.
After the Imperial Master left, Shen Qiu, who had been staying quietly next to him, suddenly took a deep breath. , came to Gu Xu.
"Master Gu, do you still lack guests in your house? "He looked up at Gu Xu and spoke slowly.He said slowly and seriously.