But at this moment, an accident happened.
Painted Skin Ghost suddenly felt a burning pain coming from his body. He couldn't help but wailed and took two steps back.
It lowered its head and saw that at some point on its waist and abdomen, there were more than a dozen "Tai Shang Arctic Demon Suppressing and Demon Killing Talismans" posted on it!
These talismans burned, bursting out with blazing fire, burning a large hole in its rotting flesh, emitting wisps of green smoke, and flowing out dark green blood exuding a rancid smell.
I saw Gu Xu holding a stack of "ghost-killing talismans" and looking at it with a joking smile: "How do I smell?"
Painted Skin Ghost's "immobilization" spell failed to restrain him.
The way he couldn't move just now was completely fake.
"You lied to me, boy!" Painted Skin Ghost said angrily, "You're not called 'Xiao Changshou' at all!"
"It is true that my name is not Xiao Changshou," Gu Xu chuckled, "but as a prudent monk, why should I tell a stranger my real name?"
"You..." Painted Skin Ghost was so angry that he couldn't speak, and his teeth were grinding together.
Advanced ghosts must have advanced fighting methods.
As an intelligent high-level ghost, Painted Skin Ghost has long disdained being like its lower compatriots, who only rely on brute force to fight with people.
It also masters some weird spells.
The "immobilization spell" is one of its trump cards, which can lock the enemy in place and prevent him from moving.
It's just that there are conditions for this spell to be effective - it needs to be through the person's real name.
Therefore, when they first met, it eagerly asked Gu Xu and Shi Xiaohan - "May I ask how you call them?"
Gu Xu gave a false name, so the spell was naturally ineffective.
Thinking of this, Painted Skin Ghost silently cursed "cunning human" a hundred times in his heart.
Human beings’ routines are too deep.
As a ghost that has just tried to blend into human society, it is still too innocent.
Looking at the furious Painted Skin Ghost, Gu Xu wiped his nose with his free hand and continued: "Also, Painted Skin Ghost, you smell really bad, just like the entrails of a dead fish that is about to rot.
"Since you are interested in learning the magic of makeup, why not take some time to apply some powder on yourself, hang a sachet, and improve your body odor?"
"you……"
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Shi Xiaohan was imprisoned in place by the "immobilization spell", silently listening to the conversation between Gu Xu and the Painted Skin Ghost.
It is said that ghosts are the natural enemies of human beings.
But now it seems that Painted Skin Ghost looks more like a pitiful little kid who was bullied, losing ground steadily under Gu Xu's verbal attack.
What a wonderful show!
Shi Xiaohan couldn't help but want to applaud Gu Xu.
The only regret at this time is that I was careless just now and fell into the painted-skinned ghost's trick!
If he could participate in it, he would surely be able to let this ghost experience the joy of not wanting to live but not die!
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While the Painted Skin Ghost was busy repairing its wounds, Gu Xu came to Shi Xiaohan's side and recited the "Purification Mantra" in a low voice:
"Tai Shang Haotian, comfort the body. The disciple's soul, the five internal organs Xuan Ming..."
After reciting the spell, Shi Xiaohan's restraints were instantly lifted and he regained his ability to move.
However, even though the confinement was lifted, Shi Xiaohan still felt a little confused.
Because in her impression, the "Purification Charm" is an entry-level spell that every exorcist monk must master.
It has only one function - to stabilize the soul and drive away inner demons.
Very tasteless most of the time.
It can only be used when something goes wrong in practice.
But why can Gu Xu use it to break the evil ghost's immobilization spell?
Didn't the two of them learn the same version of the spell?
As if aware of her thoughts, Gu Xu smiled and explained: "A few days ago, I made some improvements to the 'Purification Charm', and coupled with the 'Decontamination Talisman' I recently researched, as long as The level of the ghosts is not too high, and it can basically remove all the control spells and negative effects they cast."
As he spoke, he put a piece of blue talisman paper into Shi Xiaohan's hand.
Shi Xiaohan took the talisman paper and felt dizzy when he saw the complex runes on it that were as dense as a heavenly book.
This is not something that normal people can understand at all!
"If you don't want to see it, take it back!" She decisively returned the "Decontamination Talisman" to Gu Xu, "I don't have time to study this thing now."
People who practice Talismanism are all monsters.
Their brains are definitely different from normal people.
She complained silently in her mind.
Gu Xu smiled, put away the "Decontamination Talisman" as if nothing had happened, and said: "You are right, fighting is the most important thing now."
Then he pointed at the Painted Skin Ghost in front of him who was covering his wound and said: "Xiaohan, according to my observation, this Painted Skin Ghost should be a 'wild ghost' level ghost, and is not too strong.
"It defeated us both just now, and it relied on insidious tricks that are hard to guard against. But in terms of hard power, it is not your opponent at all."
"Yeah," Shi Xiaohan snorted and agreed, "This damn evil ghost will play tricks on you if you can't beat him. It's so despicable and shameless!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she pulled out the heavy long knife from its sheath.
This knife is called "Kunwu" and is made of red copper from Kunwu Mountain. It contains the power of the scorching sun and is one of the few weapons that can cause fatal damage to ghosts.
An ancient book records: "This mountain is famous for its copper, which is as red as fire. Using it as a blade, cutting jade is like cutting clay."
That describes exactly what it is.
Two months ago, in order to have a suitable weapon, Shi Xiaohan made a special trip from Yishui County to the Exorcist Department of Qingzhou Prefecture, where he spent two thousand merit to exchange for this "Kunwu Sword".
Since then, I have been fond of it, and whenever I go out on a mission, I will definitely take this knife with me.
Now, Kunwu is finally out of his sheath.
Under the sunlight, the whole body glows crimson, like solidified flames or hot lava.
Painted Skin Ghost's eyes narrowed unconsciously.
From this red long knife, it really smelled the breath of death.
"You guys go to hell!" it roared angrily.
The evil black mist suddenly enveloped the entire courtyard.
The injuries caused by the "Ghost Killing Talisman" heal instantly.
And its body shape also expanded and twisted in an instant, and its fangs and nails quickly grew longer.
By a green ugly monster——
Transformed into a two-story giant green ugly monster.
"ah--"
Seeing the berserk Painted Skin Ghost, the boy Wang Guicai screamed and fainted from fright.
But Gu Xu and Shi Xiaohan were not panicked at all.
"Look, it's in a hurry. It's in a hurry." Gu Xu joked expressionlessly.
"It's so ugly." Shi Xiaohan narrowed his eyes and commented. Her focus fits her face-controlling nature.
"Then it's up to you."
Gu Xu estimated in his mind that if he wanted to deal with Hua Pi personally, he would have to use some trump cards and pay a high price to completely eliminate it.
It's better to hold back a little and let Shi Xiaohan deal with it - anyway, this girl has already raised the big sword and is ready to try.
It’s the same old saying…
Why force a carry when you can easily win?
"Put it on this heroine."
Shi Xiaohan raised "Kunwu" and took a step forward.
Thousands of rays of light illuminate the sky and dye it red, and the blue bricks and gray tiles are dyed blood.
The whole house seemed to be covered with a layer of red rouge.
The soul flags make a sound.
The frightened crow fluttered its wings and took off.
Before the Painted Skin Ghost had time to scream, the ground turned into black ashes.
Shi Xiaohan smiled and put away the knife.
Heaven and earth then removed their red makeup and returned to their bare makeup.
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Note:
(1) "Lingbao Tianzun comforts the body. Disciples' souls and five internal organs are mysterious. Green dragons and white tigers are fighting in various formations; Suzaku Xuanwu is my true guard. Urgent is like a law." - Taoist Purification Mantra.
(2) "This mountain is famous for its copper, which is as red as fire. Using it as a blade, cutting jade is like cutting mud." - From "The Classic of Mountains and Seas·Zhongshan Jing".
