Gu Xu bathed in the early morning sunshine and walked on the familiar bluestone road to the Yishui Exorcism Department Yamen.
He only left Yishui County for one night.
But this short period of one night gave him an inexplicable feeling like he was in another world.
He climbed the steps between the two Suanni stone sculptures and crossed the threshold.
At this moment, a loud and noisy sound suddenly came from the front.
He looked up and saw that a group of small officials from the Yishui Exorcism Department were beating gongs and drums in the courtyard in front of the lobby, while cheering loudly for him.
The leader, Wang Yang, held a banner made of red paper high, with the words "Welcome Brother Gu's triumphant return" written on it.
"Your posture... makes me a little embarrassed!" Gu Xu shook his head helplessly, walked forward, and asked Wang Yang and other minor officials to quickly put away the gongs, drums and banners.
If uninformed people outside hear the sound of gongs and drums, they may think that someone is marrying a wife in the yamen.
"We are not embarrassed, why should Brother Gu be embarrassed?" Wang Yang chuckled, took a step forward and said, "The incident of the haunting of the Lu family's haunted house has caused headaches for the Exorcism Department of Qingzhou Prefecture for a long time. Countless third and fourth realm monks There is nothing they can do about it.
"But Brother Gu only spent one night and easily defeated the terrible evil spirit in the haunted house. As fellow townsmen of Brother Gu, how can we not celebrate Brother Gu?"
"I didn't expect that Mr. Chen didn't kick you out when you were making so much noise in this yamen." Gu Xu frowned slightly.
He knew that Chen Jisheng was a quiet person and hated others disturbing him while he was working.
"Not only did Mr. Chen not kick us out, he also quietly sent someone to provide us with pen and ink to write banners." Wang Yang responded calmly.
Hearing this, Gu Xu was stunned for a moment.
He never expected that Mr. Chen, who seemed serious on the surface, would actually condone people like Wang Yang to fool around in private.
He shook his head silently, ignored the cheering officials, and walked straight towards the simple yet majestic Yamen lobby.
Chen Jisheng was still working hard behind the desk as usual.
On his desk were pens, inks, papers and inkstones, as well as a thick pile of official documents that seemed to never be finished.
"you are back?"
When Gu Xu walked into the lobby, Chen Jisheng put down the brush in his hand and raised his head to look at him.
Gu Xu noticed that in the past few days, Chen Jisheng seemed to have a few more wrinkles on his forehead, making him look older and more haggard than before.
"Yes, Mr. Chen, I'm back." Gu Xu stood in front of the table with a smile on his face and nodded slightly to Chen Jisheng.
"You brat, I've told you so many times that you must act within your ability when accepting tasks, and don't touch things that are beyond your ability," Chen Jisheng narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a stern tone. , "Haven't you heard before about how dangerous the Lu family's haunted house is? Many third and fourth realm monks have gone there and never returned.
"You are lucky to be able to come back safely this time. But you may not be so lucky next time something like this happens."
Gu Xu lowered his head and admitted his mistake sincerely: "Master Chen taught you a lesson. I was indeed reckless this time."
Chen Jisheng stared at him for a while and then said: "I remember that you used to be a very steady person. No matter how big the temptation is, you will never act recklessly."
Gu Xu sighed and said helplessly: "It's a pity that the temptation this time is too great - five thousand meritorious deeds can be exchanged for many pills!"
"Gu Xu, please tell me honestly." After hearing his words, Chen Jisheng suddenly lowered his voice and said to him, "You went to the Lu family's haunted house this time. Did you go there voluntarily, or was someone forced you to do it?" Requested you to go?"
"Of course it's voluntary," Gu Xu smiled and replied, "This time when I go back to Lu's Haunted Mansion, the Exorcist Department Headquarters not only asked Mr. Chu to accompany me all the way, but also provided me with the 'Breaking Sky Bead' and 'Substitute Hand' The ring is used to protect my life. Even if my mission fails, my life will be safe. Otherwise, I would not dare to risk my life by going to that terrible haunted house."
Chen Jisheng nodded, reluctantly agreeing with his answer.
"If you are bullied in the 'Shenji Camp' in the future, just go back to Yishui County," Chen Jisheng said in a stern voice, "Although I can't provide you with any natural resources, I can guarantee you You can practice with peace of mind, I can still do it."
Later, Chen Jisheng asked Gu Xu about what he saw and heard in the Lu family's haunted house.
Gu Xu concealed information related to Tang Hui and the truth about the Lu family's treason, and briefly described the entire process of passing the test of the Jinghong Pen and using the "Jinghong Pen" to slay demons.
After all, he had promised in front of the Chief of Staff that he would not leak these little-known secrets to anyone.
That old guy in Luochuan possesses the miraculous secret technique - once this information is leaked, Luochuan will definitely know it as soon as possible.
"'Jinghong Brush'... that is a famous instrument that is said to be the most picky about its owner!" When he heard that Gu Xu had become the new owner of "Jinghong Brush", Chen Jisheng couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "It's really incredible. To think that it actually chose this guy Gu Xu."
Thinking of this, Chen Jisheng remained silent, but a smile of relief appeared on his face unconsciously.
He had always thought that the young man in front of him was extremely unique.
And since that promotion assessment, Gu Xu has indeed gone from the remote Yishui County to the world as he expected, and shined with dazzling light.
"By the way, Gu Xu, what will you exchange for the merit you earned this time?" Chen Jisheng asked after Gu Xu finished recounting his experience.
"Use all of it in exchange for the Changming Pill!" Gu Xu replied without thinking.
A bottle of "Eternal Brightness Pill" is worth four hundred and eighty merit points.
Five thousand meritorious deeds can be exchanged for ten bottles of Changming Pill, which is enough for him to stay at home and practice for a long time.
However, at the moment when the 4,800 meritorious deeds were instantly cleared, Gu Xu once again felt deeply heartbroken.
He thought that after completing the task of Lu's haunted house, he would become very rich.
It's a pity that no matter how much merit you have, you can't spend it!
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Afterwards, Gu Xu took the note and left the Yamen lobby, preparing to go to the warehouse to exchange for the elixir.
After crossing the threshold, he turned sideways, hid behind the pillar, looked at Chen Jisheng, and silently recited the incantation of the "Frost Melt" spell.
Chen Jisheng didn't hear Gu Xu's voice.
But he clearly felt that the solidified essence in his body gradually melted away like the ice and snow in early spring, and then turned into a flowing stream, rushing freely in his meridians, brewing with majestic power.
The "frost erosion" curse has been lifted.
"Smelly boy!" Chen Jisheng cursed secretly in his heart, but his nose felt slightly sore inadvertently.
He once told a few lies to that boy Gu Xu, but he never expected that the boy would tell him lies today.
