The person who came was a girl dressed as a maid.
She looked about sixteen or seventeen years old, with delicate features, her hair was styled into a double bun, and she was wearing a light yellow dress.
Gu Xu frowned slightly.
It's not because she is too strong and difficult to defeat.
It's because in his perception, this girl is just a second-level monk, and theoretically cannot be his opponent.
"Master Gu, I'm not here to challenge you." As if noticing Gu Xu's puzzled expression, the girl dressed as a maid immediately explained as soon as she stepped on the ring, and at the same time made a gesture of admitting defeat. "My lady asked me to bring you a message."
"Who is your lady?" Gu Xu asked.
"Zhao Yan from Youzhou."
When the name was mentioned, the little maid in a yellow skirt involuntarily raised her head, showing a rather proud look.
Gu Xu was thoughtful.
Just tonight, Shangguan Jin mentioned this name to him.
He knew that Zhao Yan was the daughter of the great sage Yan Guogong. He also knew that she had extremely high cultivation qualifications, no less than those of Chu Fengge and Jiange Su Xiao, and her marksmanship was superb.
She spent several years in the army on the Daqi border. No one knows what her current level of cultivation is.
For someone like Zhao Yan, Gu Xu was not sure of victory.
In addition, after repeated battles, Gu Xu had consumed a large amount of real energy. If Zhao Yan chooses to challenge on stage in person at this time, she is likely to win the title of Kuei easily.
Unexpectedly, she just sent a maid to deliver the message.
But Gu Xu then thought about it: a wealthy lady like Zhao Yan has no shortage of money or elixirs, and she doesn't need to rely on this Lantern Festival competition to become famous. With her legendary eccentric personality, nothing she does is surprising.
Although according to the rules, idle personnel are not allowed to enter the ring.
But presumably the imperial guard monks hiding around were also afraid of the power of the Zhao family, so they acquiesced to such behavior.
"My lady recognizes your strength," the maid continued to say calmly, "after you break through the fourth realm, she will challenge you."
Her tone sounded like she was reading out an imperial edict, without asking Gu Xu for his opinion or giving him any chance to refuse.
After she finished speaking, she turned and left.
Gu Xu was once again alone in the arena.
Gu Xu stood firmly on the spot, looking at the maid's leaving figure, shaking his head with a smile, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: The Zhao family's style of doing things is really domineering.
It has to be said that in terms of conducting themselves in society, the various clans of the Da Qi Dynasty all have their own characteristics——
The Lu family are like outspoken, honest and elegant literati who are keen on drinking wine in winding water and meeting friends with poems. They will imitate their immortal ancestors, in order to seek so-called "inspiration", or lean on the red and green trees in the brothel tavern, or drink alone under the moon in the ice and snow. People who are talented and gifted will be treated as guests; people who have no talent or talent will not exist in their sight at all.
The Chen family in Xiangyang is a typical official family and grew up under the influence of classics and history books. They are always polite on the outside, talk about "benevolence and righteousness", abide by "rules", are respectful to superiors, and approachable to subordinates. But if you peel off their gentle and thrifty skin, you will find that they have the cold blood of businessmen and the ruthless souls of politicians.
As for the Zhao family, Gu Xu doesn't have much contact with them so far.
But from many rumors, it can be seen that as the only family with the support of a saint, they are undoubtedly more simple, rough and informal in doing things than the other families.
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In the last less than two minutes, Gu Xu stood quietly on the ring and watched the scenery, taking advantage of the lively festive atmosphere to continue digesting today's insights.
Audiences on both sides of Luoshui were also talking about it.
On the one hand, they were full of curiosity about the eldest lady of the Zhao family, who had not appeared in the capital for a long time; on the other hand, they were also filled with emotion at the strength that Gu Xu showed tonight. Even the always proud Miss Zhao gave him a speech in front of the public. Afternoon——You know, before this, only Chu Fengge and Su Xiao had received such treatment.
Soon, amid the cheers of the audience, the clock struck midnight.
Gu Xu finally succeeded in standing at the end.
Almost everyone was chanting his name.
The young boys looked at him with admiration and envy, secretly determined to practice hard; the girls laughed and discussed with their companions, discussing the romantic song "The Sapphire Case" and asking this question. Has the handsome and powerful Lord Gu ever been married?
The elders looked at their children with a look of hatred, wondering why other people's children could not only go to the Yuan Dynasty and win the championship at a young age, but also save tens of thousands of people in Qingzhou Prefecture, while their own children were still trying every means to learn from school. Skip class.
The words of the literati basically have a sour taste - they hate the injustice of God for putting excellent spiritual qualifications and literary talents in the same person.
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All in all, Gu Xu's first public appearance became the focus of the entire Luo Jing City.
In the process of leaving the ring, he deliberately relaxed his mind and experienced the feeling of being looked up to by everyone.
There is joy from the heart, and there is also a little pride.
He has understood that in the process of climbing "Homesickness Ridge", every moment of joy, anger, sorrow and joy will become a boost to move forward.
Only by understanding the ordinary can we transcend the ordinary.
A monk from the Praetorian Guard was already waiting silently at the foot of the stairs.
When Gu Xu approached him, he asked Gu Xu about his residence and said at the same time: "Master Gu, the rewards from the Lantern Festival Tournament will be delivered to your residence within three days."
Gu Xu smiled and expressed his gratitude, and at the same time told the other party that he was currently living in the Yamen, the headquarters of the Exorcism Department.
He had to admit that hearing the word "reward" was the happiest moment for him tonight.
Then he turned around and walked straight towards where Shi Xiaohan, Shangguan Jin and Qi Yan were.
Crowds are coming from all directions.
They all wanted to get as close as possible to Gu Xu to see what this young genius who shocked everyone looked like.
However, a few feet away from Gu Xu, everyone stopped in unison and made way for him.
At the end of the passage, Shi Xiaohan was standing on tiptoes looking at him.
The pink skirt swayed in the wind, and the shiny metal hair accessories on her head jingled incessantly.
The clear almond eyes reflected the Lantern Festival lanterns, looking like a gorgeous galaxy.
"Congratulations, Mr. Gu, for coming out on top!" She tried her best to hide her smile, pretending to be serious, and cupped her hands towards him.
"Thank you, Master Shi!" Gu Xu walked over with a smile, and couldn't help but reached out and touched her head.
At this moment, the heartbroken sighs of the Luojing girls could be faintly heard all around.
ps: Sorry, due to recent health and work reasons (mentioned in the previous chapter), the update has been a bit slow and has kept everyone waiting. But definitely not a eunuch. Normal updates will resume by the end of October (November 1 at the latest)!
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