According to the description in the book, the "Solar Eclipse" method requires at least five days and five nights from the first practice to the first results.
But Gu Xu knew that the standards written in the book were only applicable to the general public with mediocre qualifications and had no reference value for geniuses.
Gu Xu still remembered that when he first practiced the "Gui Yuan Jue", he was almost suspected by his colleagues in the Yamen that he had gone crazy because he could condense the true energy too quickly.
At this moment, the "Magic Token" placed by Gu Xu on the table suddenly started to shine.
"The mission of the 'Shenji Camp' came so soon?" Gu Xu was a little surprised.
It seems that his follow-up practice plan today cannot proceed as usual.
But that’s fine.
He has recently entered the second realm [Huangquan Road] and has initially mastered the "Solar Eclipse" spell.
He didn't know how much his combat power had improved compared to before.
With this mission, he happened to find a lucky ghost to try his hand at, so as to fully understand his current strength.
After all, if you know yourself and your enemy, you can fight a hundred battles with no danger.
So he reached out and picked up the "God Machine Token" on the table.
The moment he touched the token, a line of text suddenly appeared in his sight:
"Fan Zhou, the eldest son of Fan in Ju County, mysteriously disappeared on his wedding night, and there is still no news after half a month. According to the calculation results of Tianji, Fan Zhou was kidnapped by a 'wild ghost' level ghost.
"Those who receive the task are requested to find out the situation as soon as possible, rescue Fan Zhou, and deal with the ghosts involved in the case.
"Mission reward: two hundred and forty meritorious deeds."
"Two hundred and forty meritorious deeds, the reward for this mission seems quite generous!" Gu Xu commented secretly.
After Xu San left Yishui County, he wrote a letter to Gu Xu.
The letter stated: The "Shenji Camp" was created under the leadership of the Exorcist Department, and can be understood as a special team under the Exorcist Department; the merit exchange system of the Exorcist Department also applies to the "Shenji Camp" . It's just that the merits of the "Shenji Camp" can only be possessed by oneself and cannot be shared with others.
Gu Xu wrote and asked: Can I find helpers when doing tasks?
Xu San replied: Of course, as long as you can find it.
Gu Xu could probably sense that the outstanding talents that the "Shenji Camp" wanted might not be the so-called "geniuses" who turned a deaf ear to what was happening outside the window and devoted themselves to cultivation.
Rather, they are smart people who have the ability to solve practical problems, make good use of resources, and know how to leverage others.
Thinking of this, Gu Xu followed his past habit and took out three old copper coins from his pocket, tossed them six times in a row, and used the "six-line hexagram method" to predict the misfortune of this mission.
The result is "Li Shang Li Xia", which is the hexagram of "Li is Fire".
"Li" can take the meaning of "bright".
In the divination-related books that Gu Xu has read, it was explained: Those who get this hexagram should be modest and prudent, and make steady progress, then the future will be bright; those who make rapid progress and act impulsively will suffer losses.
In short, if you stay steady and stay away from the waves, you will be able to achieve success.
"Yes, it's a good sign," Gu Xu said to himself, "I accepted this task."
Then, he stuffed a thick pile of ghost-killing charms on the table into his pocket, turned and walked out of the door of his courtyard with brisk steps.
After he left, the little book boy in gray robe walked out of the portrait on the screen, picked up a broom, and began to follow the path Gu Xu had set in advance to sweep the fallen leaves in the courtyard.
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After leaving the house, Gu Xu did not rush to Ju County to do the mission, but first went to the Yishui Exorcism Department Yamen.
"Is the inspector here?" He found the gatekeeper and asked.
Although Gu Xu's strength has improved by leaps and bounds recently, out of caution, he still wants to try to persuade Shi Xiaohan to go on the mission with him.
If he remembered correctly, Shi Xiaohan's current cultivation level was close to the second level of perfection. With her talent, it won't take long to break through to the third realm.
Learning to hold your thighs will help increase the probability of surviving a mission.
But the janitor shook his head: "Master Gu, Master Shi is still on vacation today and did not come to the Yamen."
"So... is Ma Ji at the Yamen?" Gu Xu asked again.
Since Shi Xiaohan was not here, Gu Xu simply settled for the next best thing and considered asking Ma Qin to go with him.
Although Ma Qin's strength is worse than Shi Xiaohan, as a melee swordsman who practices "Pan Rock Fist", he is better at being more resistant to beatings.
Gu Xu would feel very safe if he stood behind him chanting spells and casting spells.
However, the guard shook his head again: "I'm sorry, Mr. Gu, Mr. Ma went out on a mission a quarter of an hour ago. I'm afraid it will take a few hours before he can come back."
Gu Xu felt deeply regretful.
It seemed that he had to complete today's task alone.
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Ju County is about sixty miles away from Yishui.
Gu Xu is weak and not good at riding horses.
So he chose to take the government carriage to Ju County.
The officer driving the car was a mortal boy of about sixteen years old with a face full of freckles, named Dong Zhuangzhuang.
A few days ago, the huge momentum caused by Gu Xu touching the "Tian Yan Stone" left a very deep impression on Dong Zhuangzhuang.
At that moment, Gu Xu stood in the most dazzling light, as if he was the only focus in the world.
In Dong Zhuangzhuang's view, if there is a god in the world, it is probably nothing more than this.
Because of this, when he was driving today, he was both excited and anxious.
He stood straight and stared at the road ahead, holding the reins tightly with both hands, for fear that he would not do well and make the adult in the carriage dissatisfied.
"Why are you so nervous?" Seeing Dong Zhuangzhuang's shivering appearance, Gu Xu couldn't help but joked, "I'm not a cannibal."
Hearing what he said, Dong Zhuangzhuang was so frightened that he hurriedly said: "Sir...sir, I'm not...not nervous. You...please don't be angry, okay?"
"I'm not angry," Gu Xu said calmly, "You should focus on driving! I think this carriage is about to drive into the ditch."
Dong Zhuangzhuang exclaimed, immediately grabbed the reins and braked suddenly.
Only then did he realize that the road ahead was flat and open, with no ditch at all as Gu Xu mentioned.
"Sorry, I just lied to you." Gu Xu chuckled.
After saying that, he opened the door and stepped out of the carriage.
Then he looked at the grass on the roadside and said calmly: "I know you are hiding in here.
"Put down the weapons in your hands and come out immediately. I will spare your life."
What?
There was actually someone squatting in the grass on the roadside trying to carry out a sneak attack?
How come I didn't notice it at all?
Dong Zhuangzhuang was extremely surprised.
"It's from the Exorcism Department! Run!"
At this moment, someone suddenly shouted loudly.
Then, a group of bandits with bloodstained clothes jumped out of the grass - holding crossbows and carrying stolen goods, they ran into the distance without looking back.
"Have you given up so quickly?" Gu Xu looked at the robbers running away in embarrassment, and the smile on his face became even stronger, "But in front of me, do you think you can run away?"
In an instant, his eyes lost all light and turned into deep and dim darkness.
