"The spell used by Gao Lang is the "Qianjun Secret Technique" - it is a mid-level spell created by Dean Li of Longmen Academy," Qi Yan introduced lightly in Gu Xu's ear, "It can control people within a certain range. Or the gravity and direction of the object, which has a great restraining effect on warriors like Miss Shi who rely on absolute strength to fight."
Gu Xu nodded and frowned slightly.
He knew that Luojing, as the capital of a country, had many geniuses and strong men.
Although Shi Xiaohan has been able to occupy the top spot on the merit list in Yishui County for a long time, he is not outstanding enough in Luojing City, which is full of talents.
He had long expected that her journey to defend the ring tonight would not be particularly smooth, and he had been mentally prepared for this.
However, when he saw Shi Xiaohan walking down the steps in despair, his mood was not as calm as expected.
The clear singing voice once again rippled over Luoshui.
But the protagonist in the lyrics is no longer Shi Xiaohan, but Gao Lang, who is standing on a high platform with his hands behind his back.
"The lights cover up the moonlight, and the opera and drums invade the bright hair. Famous teachers give birth to great disciples, and their grace is the most beautiful in Beijing..."
Sing a song.
But the leading singer walked out of the lamp tower and announced to everyone with a smile that the author of this poem was Hanlin editor Xu Liangjie.
Under the influence of the amplification spell, everyone along the river heard her voice.
This shocked everyone watching the battle.
Because the Editor Xu she was talking about was the second best in the latest imperial examination and was also a famous talent in Luo Jing City.
He was born into a scholarly family, and he was smart and studious since he was a child. He wrote many outstanding works at a young age. Even Emperor Tianxing often called him into the palace and asked him to write poems and articles for sacrifices.
Logically speaking, there is no need for people like Xu Liangjie to become famous in this way.
I didn't expect that he would come here today to support Gao Lang.
"It seems that Dean Li's apprentice is determined to make a splash tonight!" Shangguan Jin smiled and commented.
At this time, Shi Xiaohan finally passed through the dense crowd and came to Gu Xu's side.
She lowered her head and looked at her toes gloomily. Her face no longer had the confident look it once had.
"He's too strong," she reached out to grab Gu Xu's sleeve and said in a weak voice like a mosquito chirping, "I can't beat him."
"Sister Xiaohan, don't be too sad," Shangguan Jin next to her immediately bent down, looked at her face, and comforted, "This Gao Lang is not only a fourth-level monk, but his spells can also restrain your sword skills. Lose to He has no shame."
"But I can't get the final reward..."
"It's okay," Shangguan Jin stretched out his hand and straightened her clothes, "If you really want that reward, sister will go on stage to help you deal with that bastard who bullied you, and then help you win back that reward. .”
Shi Xiaohan looked up at her, hesitant.
At this moment, Gu Xu suddenly said calmly: "I'll go."
Shi Xiaohan, Shangguan Jin and Qi Yan all looked at him.
Shi Xiaohan's eyes were a little surprised: "I thought you wouldn't take action in this situation."
Shangguan Jin showed an interesting smile: "It seems that I finally have a chance to catch a glimpse of Gu Daoyou."
Qi Yan said nothing, but his eyes were full of expectation.
Gu Xu stretched out his hand to touch Shi Xiaohan's head, and combed her slightly messy hair behind her ears: "I really don't like fighting with people in public, it will make me feel like I am being watched in a barricade. Actor...but who said the reward was too tempting?"
Then he turned around, smiled slightly at the onlookers around him and said, "Please give way."
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"Who is this person? He is so good-looking."
"He seems to know the girl Shi just now."
"Miss Shi is from Yishui, and Master Gu who saved Qingzhou Mansion is also from Yishui... Could this young master be the legendary Master Gu?"
"It's possible. I've heard others say that Mr. Gu is as handsome as an immortal. This young master's appearance is also like that of a celestial being."
"Sure enough, the real master always waits until the last minute to appear."
"..."
The cool breeze blew slowly, and the water surface sparkled.
Gu Xu passed through the crowd and climbed up the suspended stairs, his clothes fluttering and his eyes calm.
The noise of the crowd was getting farther and farther away from him, and the golden arena was getting closer and closer to him.
Gao Lang stood on the stage and looked at him, narrowing his eyes slightly.
As a direct disciple of the dean of Longmen Academy, he had already seen Gu Xu's portrait, so he naturally recognized Gu Xu's identity effortlessly.
When Gao Lang stepped onto the stage today, the person he wanted to see the most was undoubtedly Gu Xu.
But when Gu Xu actually appeared in front of him, he was still amazed by the other person's age and calm demeanor.
"Yishui Gu Xu, please enlighten me!" Gu Xu stood still on the ring and slightly cupped his hands.
"I admire your name for a long time!" Gao Lang returned the greeting with his hands in hand.
Although Gu Xu's cultivation level was one level lower than his, Gao Lang did not dare to neglect him in the slightest in view of the aura around him.
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The conversation between the two fell into the ears of the audience on the riverside.
Everyone stood on tiptoes, opened their eyes wide, and looked at the young man in green shirt on the ring.
"It's really Mr. Gu! I didn't expect to see him here today!"
"It's a pity that I came late today and didn't get a good seat. He was so far away that I couldn't see his face at all..."
"..."
Before that, Gu Xu's reputation had already spread throughout the capital.
So the moment he announced his name, there was a sensation under the high platform.
The men's eyes were full of admiration, and the women's eyes were full of appreciation. Some even shouted his name over and over again, and the surging sound waves swept across both sides of the Luoshui River.
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The gongs and drums sounded, and the competition began.
Gao Lang recited the incantation again and cast the "Qianjun Secret Technique".
The gravity field around Gu Xu was quickly distorted. He felt that the ground seemed to be shaking, and he became top-heavy, as if he were standing on a small boat traveling in a fast river, and he would fall to the ground if he was not careful.
Gu Xu was not panicked.
"Qianjun Secret Technique" has a great negative effect on warriors. But for a monk like him who majored in talismans and spells, the impact was not very big.
With a thought in his mind, he took out the "Jinghong Brush" from the "Xianyun Residence" and used the technique of "Ten Thousand Sounds of Empty Silence".
Pale ink seemed to gush out from the tip of the pen, and then turned into white snowflakes, covering the entire arena in an instant.
Cold and desolate.
No makeup, no loose powder, no trees, only floating flowers.
The effect of the "Qianjun Secret Technique" no longer exists.
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Shangguan Jin stood by the railing by the river, watching this scene intently, taking a deep breath, and sighed in her heart: Is this the power of the "famous weapon"? Can you actually erase the spell of a fourth realm monk in an understatement?
At this moment, a familiar voice floated into her ears: "Xiaojin, move over there and make room for me."
Shangguan Jin turned his head and opened his eyes wide: "Master Chief, why are you here too?"
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(1) "No makeup, no powder, no trees, only floating flowers." - "Looking at the Snow" by Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty
