The general meaning of the imperial edict is: Because Gu Xu has excellent qualifications, extensive knowledge, and is a leader among his peers, he can be allowed to concurrently serve as an attendant and serve as a role model to train and support the princes; as for his previous position, he will remain unchanged. Change.
Gu Xu stepped forward to receive the order.
Then he held the imperial edict and bowed in the direction of Luojing City to thank the emperor for his kindness.
At this time, the eunuch Cao Tong spoke to him again: "Gu Shidu, the emperor has been paying great attention to you recently. You must work hard and don't let the emperor be disappointed in you."
Gu Xu immediately replied: "I will definitely not let down the emperor's trust!"
As eunuch Bingbi, the eunuch who holds the power of the inner court, Cao Tong has always been busy with affairs.
After delivering the imperial edict to Gu Xu in accordance with the emperor's order, he once again stepped on the flying sword and flew back to Luojing City at a speed of thousands of miles per day.
Shi Xiaohan stood aside and watched all this silently.
It wasn't until the figure of eunuch Cao Tong completely disappeared in the distant sky that she walked to Gu Xu, smiled and said to him: "Congratulations, your lord."
As the daughter of an official family, Shi Xiaohan naturally knew that "attendant reading" was a very rare position in the Daqi Dynasty.
Although it is just an honorary title and has no real power, it represents the approval of the Emperor of Qi, which is equivalent to establishing a person as a role model for the princes.
Only young people who are recognized as virtuous and upright, with excellent qualifications and outstanding knowledge are qualified to hold this position.
Officials of the Daqi Dynasty also often regarded official positions such as "attendant reading", "horse washing", "Zhan Shi", etc. as special steps to advance.
As long as they do not do anything illegal or arrogant, their future promotion path will rarely encounter obstacles.
Shi Xiaohan once thought that Gu Xu's rise was fast enough.
He has only been in the Exorcism Department for a year, and he has already been promoted from an ordinary clerk to an eighth-grade official. In addition, he has also become a reserve member of the "Shenji Battalion" and has won the trust of the head of the department. One earth-shattering event after another.
This is enough to look down upon many wealthy children of the Da Qi Dynasty.
But now, Gu Xu went to the Laoshan ruins for just a few days and gave her another surprise when he came back.
At this moment, she couldn't help but think of the scene when the two met for the first time half a year ago.
At that time, Gu Xu was wearing a blue cloth shirt worn by a small official. Although it was old and simple, it was cleanly washed.
He came to her and asked for cooperation in the ghost-killing mission.
Other minor officials, such as Wang Yang, Pan Xiaopeng, Wu Donghai and others, all hid behind the pillars and whispered, feeling that Gu Xu was "too whimsical" and agreed that "My lord Shi is an official's daughter, and he is in the second realm." It is impossible for a strong person to cooperate with mediocre officials like us."
But Shi Xiaohan thought this boy was very interesting at the time.
Perhaps it was because it was too boring to do tasks alone for a long time, so she had the idea of finding a companion.
Or maybe it's because the boy's appearance is pleasing to the eye.
"Okay." She smiled brightly, showing two small white tiger teeth.
At that moment, all the junior officials in the Exorcism Department were stunned on the spot, unable to believe their eyes.
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"It seems that compared to those petty officials, this heroine has a much better vision!"
Under the dark night sky, Shi Xiaohan looked at Gu Xu holding the imperial edict beside him, and thought secretly in his heart.
Who would have thought that that humble green-shirted official could become the dazzling talent he is today?
But at the same time, an inexplicable anxiety surged deep inside her.
Gu Xu's pace was too fast.
She was afraid that she would be left far behind by him in the future, unable to walk side by side with him and become the "Two Heroes of Yishui" who slayed demons and saved the world and brought peace to the people in her dream.
Look at the young monks in the "Shenji Camp". Their backgrounds are deeper than hers, their talents are stronger than hers, and they also have various Taoist and magical powers.
What if Gu Xu, after staying in the "Shenji Camp" for a long time, thinks she is too weak and refuses to cooperate with her?
The third realm is not enough.
If you want to protect him, you have to become stronger.
Thinking of this, Shi Xiaohan bit his lip and secretly clenched his fist with his right hand hidden in his sleeve.
She secretly decided to go back to the house later to have another midnight snack and add a few more layers of "Taotie Seal".
At this time, Gu Xu took out the box of swimming crabs Shi Lei gave him from "Xianyun Residence" and handed it to Shi Xiaohan's hand.
"Xiaohan, this is a gift your father specially asked me to bring to you from Laizhou Prefecture," he introduced with a smile, "he said you like to eat this kind of swimming crab the most."
When he heard the word "swimming crab", Shi Xiaohan's eyes immediately lit up, shining like stars on a summer night.
She immediately reached out and took the box from Gu Xu's hand, and said happily: "Gu Xu, thank you so much!"
"It's a small effort, no need to thank me," Gu Xu responded in a relaxed tone, "You should thank your father. In the past few days, he has been thinking about you."
"I don't want to thank him!" Shi Xiaohan hugged the swimming crab box to his chest and curled his lips and said, "He always dislikes me and thinks I'm annoying. He spends the whole day thinking about how to marry me off... Humph, he doesn’t even look at himself. Not only does his feet smell bad, but he also likes to compete with me for food. It’s really annoying..."
Shi Xiaohan kept talking bad things about her father in front of Gu Xu for a long time——
For example, he likes to sing loudly in the yard in the middle of the night, and his voice is particularly unpleasant; for example, he once ran around the yard shirtless and underpants after being drunk; for example, he once picked his feet while eating melon seeds, which caused Shi Xiaohan to see him for a whole month. Melon seeds make me sick to my stomach...
Shi Lei's dark history was told to Gu Xu in detail by Shi Xiaohan.
Gu Xu remained calm on the surface, but deep down he couldn't help but sigh: If Mr. Shi knew what his daughter said behind his back, he would be so angry that he would vomit blood!
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A few minutes later, Gu Xu said goodbye to Shi Xiaohan and prepared to go home to practice.
"Wait a moment!" When he was about to turn around, Shi Xiaohan reached out and grabbed the hem of his clothes.
Then, the girl scurried into the house and disappeared without a trace in an instant.
Just when Gu Xu felt a little confused, she suddenly appeared in front of Gu Xu again, holding more than ten porcelain bottles filled with elixirs in her arms.
"You can take all these pills back and use them!" She raised her head, looked at Gu Xu with a smile and said, "I have broken through to the third level now, and I don't need these 'Eternal Brightness Pills' anymore."
Gu Xu didn't show any pretense this time and happily put these pills into "Xianyun Residence".
"The heroine of the time really helped those in need, helped the poor, and distributed wealth. She really has the demeanor of the ancient heroes!"
Hearing Gu Xu's words, Shi Xiaohan felt happy.
She likes to be called "hero" the most.
She stood on tiptoes, patted Gu Xu's shoulder and said, "Go back and practice hard, no need to thank me. When you go to the capital, remember to take me to the 'Shenji Camp' for dinner."
"Definitely." Gu Xu agreed with a smile.
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After leaving the Shi family's mansion, Gu Xu walked through several blocks and returned to the small courtyard where he lived.
It was getting late at this time, and the whole county was silent.
The simple and old bluestone pavement reflects the moonlight and shines with a faint silvery luster.
The black door of No. 17 Ping'an Lane was tightly closed, looking particularly solemn under the cover of night.
Gu Xu climbed up the steps, unlocked the door, and walked into the home.
The candles in the room were lit, and the flickering flames glowed with a warm yellow glow.
"Master, you are back!" The little book boy in a gray shirt bowed to him and saluted.
Gu Xu glanced at him and frowned slightly.
"Go get me a pair of clean shoes," he ordered.
"Yes, Master." The little book boy agreed.
After a while, the little book boy brought a cup of hot tea.
"Master, please have some tea!" The little book boy held the teacup in both hands and handed it to him respectfully.
Gu Xu looked at the little book boy and shook his head helplessly.
When he first drew the little book boy using the technique of "pointing the eyes and giving the spirit", his cultivation was not perfect and he could only make the little book boy do things according to fixed procedures.
If you change the instructions slightly, the little book boy won't understand.
"Perhaps, I can try to use Kong Xuan Sanren's 'puppet manipulation' spell to make some improvements to this little book boy, so that his brain will be more intelligent and he will no longer be a stupid 'artificial retard'."
Thinking of this, he waved slightly.
The little book boy walked to the screen and turned into a portrait on the screen.
Then, Gu Xu took out the "Jinghong Pen" and carefully drew the "naming" talisman seal that he had recently studied based on the "puppet manipulation" technique on the little book boy's eyebrows one stroke at a time.
When he finished drawing the last stroke of the rune, an invisible "thread of cause and effect" quietly appeared, connecting him and the portrait of the little book boy.
At this moment, he felt that he could control the little book boy's behavior completely with his thoughts - he would do whatever he wanted him to do.
A satisfied smile appeared on his face.
Then he sat down at the desk, took out the booklet, and began to focus on writing his recent practice notes.
At the same time, the little book boy also stepped down from the screen again.
First, he stood behind Gu Xu, rubbing his shoulders and back, helping him relieve his recent physical fatigue.
Then he got a pair of clean shoes, squatted at his feet, and put them on for him.
Finally, I picked up the rag and began to carefully wipe the dust that had accumulated recently on the furniture in the house.
During this whole process, Gu Xu did not raise his head at all, nor did he speak any orders.
After briefly recording some insights into the "Puppet Operator" spell, Gu Xu came to the bamboo mat and sat down cross-legged.
He took out a small porcelain bottle given to him by Shi Xiaohan, took out an "Eternal Brightness Pill" and swallowed it in one gulp.
Then he closed his eyes and entered a state of cultivation.
The road to hell in the world of consciousness is still bumpy and bumpy.
Under the dim light, he groped his way forward while listening to the eerie howling of ghosts and wolves.
Unknowingly, he turned a corner and ascended a low mountain.
At this moment, in the deep darkness, there was a faint sound of low waves.
So Gu Xu knew that "Forget River" was very close.
He became a monk of "The Eighth Song of Huangquan".
As long as he turns another corner, he can pass through the bright red sea of flowers on the other side and approach the Naihe Bridge across the River of Forgetfulness.
That bridge is the second life-and-death barrier on the road to spiritual practice.
If you successfully cross the bridge, you will be able to advance to the third realm, have more powerful true energy and spiritual power, be able to look outside the world, look inside yourself, and even gain a unique magical power.
But if you fail, you will fall into the river of forgetfulness and die.
Gu Xu felt that he should start preparing for breaking through.
After seeing the terrifying power of Chu Fengge's "Weeds", Shangguan Jin's "Heavenly Calculation" and Shi Xiaohan's "Taotie Seal", he also very much hoped that he could obtain a powerful magical power.
After all, as an unprecedented holder of first-class qualifications, how could he lag behind others in terms of magical powers?
It's just that he also faced the same problem as Shi Xiaohan.
He does not lack a "solid foundation", a "clear goal", or the courage to "move forward".
But the "strong emotional impact" left him a little confused.
According to the book, "Supernatural powers are the embodiment of spiritual will, and they are also the flowers that the soul blooms in desperate situations."
But with his always steady character, how could he push himself into a desperate situation?
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Qingzhou Prefecture, Exorcism Department Yamen.
The eldest prince Xiao Shangyuan, who was recuperating here, was wearing a simple robe, sitting next to the desk, silently reading the latest imperial newspaper.
"The emperor has appointed a new attendant." After reading the newspaper, Xiao Shangyuan turned his head and looked at the white-haired old man beside him, Fan Cheng, and said, "Uncle Fan, how much do you know about this young man named Gu Xu? "
"The new owner of the 'Jinghong Bi' and the inheritor of Kongxuan Sanren is good at the art of talismans and seals... Your Highness should know this information. Even in the 'Shenji Camp', his qualifications and opportunities are among the best. Fan Cheng nodded slightly and replied, "It's just that I still guess that the improved 'Feng Xing Talisman' was probably drawn by him."
"'Fengxing Talisman'?" Xiao Shangyuan frowned slightly, "Is it the talisman that Tao Qian lied about drawing by himself?"
"That's right."
"No way!" Xiao Shangyuan felt a little unbelievable, "Improvement of talisman seal script is a skill that only Fu Dao masters have. If I remember correctly, that Gu Xu is not yet eighteen years old, how can he be so profound? Achievements in Talismans?"
Fan Cheng cleared his throat and explained: "Since the death of that liar Tao Qian, I tried to get some information and found that on the day we picked up the 'Fengxing Talisman', there was not only Tao Qian as a talisman master in this yamen - that A young man named Gu Xu also came to the Exorcism Department of Qingzhou Prefecture because of the case of the Lu family's haunted house.
"Subsequently, I asked someone to get some information about Yishui County, and found that in the warehouse of the Yishui Exorcism Department, you can use your merits to exchange for the 'Tai Shang Arctic Demon Suppression and Ghost Killing Talisman', which is more powerful than the ordinary 'killing charm'. Ghost Talisman' is much more powerful.
"And the person who improved those 'ghost-killing talismans' is this new attendant."
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