Longevity begins with slaying demons and eliminating demons

Chapter 149 The fun of lying down and winning

Laoshan is located on the bank of the East China Sea and was once known as the "Sea Fairy Mountain".

Its name first came from "Gradually the stone, it is high; the mountains and rivers are far away, it is laborious" - it is said that this poem describes the scene of the hard work of Emperor Taizu of Daqi's expedition to the Yacha Kingdom in the East China Sea.

However, since the ascension of the Kongxuan Sanren, the mountain no longer has the slightest celestial spirit, instead it is shrouded in a gray mist like a shroud.

Coupled with the cold and humid air and the whistling cold wind, this place looks like the underworld.

Gu Xu has learned that because Kongxuan Sanren once set up restrictions in his retreat place, not only there are no stairs or plank roads on Laoshan Mountain, but also it is impossible to build any stairs or plank roads.

Only when the ruins are officially opened on the first day of the first lunar month, will the mysterious climbing passage on the steep hillside be revealed inadvertently.

"Kongxuan Sanren has always disliked ordinary people disturbing his tranquility," Shi Lei once explained this, "But as a practitioner of a high level, sometimes he also needs to find his own mortal heart—after all, he has an anchor point , in order to avoid getting lost on the road of practice.”

At this time, there is still about a day and a half before the opening of the ruins.

It can be said that it is more than enough to rush to the foot of Laoshan Mountain.

But Shi Lei still repeatedly told everyone not to act alone—those ghosts called "tapirs" especially like to attack lonely passers-by.

The crowd nodded yes.

After stepping into the gray mist, everyone was extremely alert.

And not just for "tapirs".

There is even more guard against each other.

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"Gu Daoyou, are you sure you don't want to cooperate with me?" At this moment, Shangguan Jin appeared next to Gu Xu without warning, and whispered in his ear.

Because she was very close, Gu Xu could clearly hear her breathing.

"Fellow Daoist Shangguan, haven't I already given you the answer to this question?" Gu Xu took a step back and said calmly.

"Actually, Fellow Daoist Gu, there were a lot of people talking before, and I still have an important piece of information that I didn't tell you," Shangguan Jin chuckled and blinked at him, "The chief minister said that Kongxuan Sanren is within the range of Laoshan Mountain. The restrictions set can block the secrets of heaven.

"That is to say, no matter what will happen in the Laoshan ruins, people outside will not know."

Gu Xu did not respond immediately.

Not long ago, after he solved the case of Lu's haunted house, Chief Luo did say something to him - "With my current deduction skills, I can't see through what's inside."

And he also understood the implication of Shangguan Jin's words.

The Laoshan ruins can block the secrets——

This undoubtedly means that as long as the evidence can be erased, no matter what can be done in the ruins.

If she was telling the truth, then the trip to Laoshan might be more dangerous than he imagined.

Not only does he need to deal with the "tapirs" and the obstacles set by Kongxuan Sanren, but he may also encounter backstabs from his companions.

Although the "Shenji Battalion" order prohibits its members from killing each other.

But the defensive heart is indispensable.

In the absence of evidence, it is indeed possible that some people will ruthlessly attack their colleagues in order to win the inheritance.

"Aside from you, does anyone else know this information?" Gu Xu asked again.

"Your Highness the Fourth Prince, Jiange Su Xiao, and that kid from the Zhao family should all know about it." Shangguan Jin said with a smile.

Hearing her answer, Gu Xu couldn't help complaining in his heart: Since everyone is a respectable person with a prominent status, it would be too boring to engage in the bandit-like routine of killing people and seizing treasures, wouldn't it?

However, Gu Xu still doesn't trust the woman in front of him.

In his view, interpersonal communication usually begins with the exchange of interests.

Others in the "Shenji Camp" took the initiative to make friends with him, usually "seeking something".

For example, Du Jingjing hoped to get advice on Fu Dao.

For example, Chen Yanping hoped that he could become the support of the Xiangyang Chen family.

But he didn't know what Shangguan Jin wanted to get from him when he chose to cooperate with him.

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Just as Gu Xu was contemplating, Shi Lei, who was at the front of the line, suddenly called out to him:
"Gu Xu, come here, I have something I want to talk to you about."

Hearing this, Gu Xu said "Sorry" to Shangguan Jin, and immediately came to Shi Lei's side.

"I received a letter from Xiaohan before," Shi Lei said indifferently, "She said that she was recently retreating at the 'Mingzhi Hall' in the Yamen of the Exorcism Division in Yishui. Do you know anything about this?"

Gu Xu nodded, expressing his affirmation.

"That girl Shi Xiaohan has lived a carefree life since she was a child," Shi Lei smiled, and continued, "With her talent, it shouldn't be a big problem to break the situation; Supernatural and distressed.

"To be honest, as her father, I don't really expect her to be a strong person. As long as she is safe and happy, I am satisfied. As for the supernatural power...it really doesn't matter.

"Well, it's just that the girl has been lying in the letters she wrote to me recently, and even the servants at home were instigated by her to lie together. I can't believe what she said.

"So, Gu Xu, I would like to ask you to do one thing - after you return to Yishui, write me as many letters as possible to tell me about her condition. I want to know if she is all right."

"No problem." Gu Xu readily agreed.

Shi Lei glanced at him and said nothing.

At this moment, he couldn't help but think of the letter he sent to Shi Xiaohan a few days ago:
"Your colleague Gu Xu is a very good person, please help him more in the future!"

And Shi Xiaohan's reply turned out to be:

"Don't worry, father! I will work hard to cultivate and develop a powerful supernatural power, and I will definitely protect him well in the future!"

When he saw this reply letter, Shi Lei could almost guess that his daughter was completely hopeless.

Fortunately, after a few days of observation, he found that Gu Xu is indeed a very consistent and determined person.

Even if the female monks in the "Shenji Battalion" often stare at him, even if the extraordinary Shangguan from the headquarters of the Exorcism Department often hangs around him, he can still take the initiative to keep a distance from him.

However, the better Gu Xu is, the more complicated Shi Lei's mood will be.

I thought I could have an excellent son-in-law.

Who would have guessed that this kid had done some evil to attract the envy of the gods?

He thought and thought, and finally said to Gu Xu: "I don't have anything else to say. I wish you success in finding the fairy fate on Mount Lao!"

"Thank you, Master Shi!" Gu Xu responded with a smile.

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As the team gradually moved forward in the direction of Laoshan, the surrounding gray fog became more and more dense.

In the chilling wind, a low wailing sound could be faintly heard.

In the hazy mist, Gu Xu saw the village that was massacred 23 years ago.

The houses are dilapidated, the walls are half-collapsed, and the uneven stone steps are covered with gray-green moss.

The ground is overgrown with weeds and rubble, and the bushes and wild vines are intertwined with each other.

It can be described as desolate and desolate.

Faced with this gloomy scene, even the arrogances of Daqi's "Shenji Battalion" could hardly remain completely calm.

Especially for a young man like the fourth prince Xiao Shangzhen who lacked actual combat experience, his complexion turned pale, and his hands were tightly clutching the luggage that his sister had prepared for him overnight, which was full of magic weapons and talismans.

"Bi Fang" Chu Wei also broke out in a cold sweat inadvertently—this trip to Laoshan seemed obviously more dangerous than all the tasks he had taken on before.

As for "Qingluan" Du Jingjing, she held the talisman in her pocket with one hand, and repeated words such as "Teacher, I will never let you down" in her mouth—it seemed that she hoped to keep herself calm through psychological hints. calm.

However, Gu Xu still remained calm and composed.

After experiencing the weird and unpredictable Lu family's haunted house, the atmosphere in this place is no longer scary.

At this moment, a gust of wind howled past.

A group of black shadows jumped out of the gray mist and rushed towards the crowd.

Although the vision is extremely blurry.

But relying on his supernatural perception ability, Gu Xu was still able to tell that it was a humanoid ghost, wearing tattered clothes and with tiger-like claws.

"Tapir" appeared!

However, before Gu Xu could make a move, Su Xiao, who was not far in front of him, drew out his wooden sword and slashed at "Tapir" without saying a word.

A cold light flashed.

Before the "tapir" could resist, it was split in half and turned into black ashes.

The whole process happens in the blink of an eye.

"So fast!"

"Worthy of being the closed disciple of the Lord of the Jiange Pavilion!"

"The speed of this sword is simply unresponsive!"

"..."

Seeing such a scene, everyone in the "Shenji Camp" couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.

Even though they knew that "White Tiger" Su Xiao had always been number one on the list of monks in the fourth realm, even Chu Fengge and Shangguan Jin were not his opponents.

But when they actually saw him make a move, everyone still couldn't help but gasp.

"If I confront Su Xiao face-to-face in the future, will I be instantly killed without even seeing his sword clearly?" Such thoughts popped up in their hearts at the same time.

Gu Xu also narrowed his eyes slightly.

At this moment, he realized that Su Xiao, an ordinary-looking and taciturn guy, might be the real ruthless character in the reserve team of the "Shenji Battalion".

Afterwards, Su Xiao took out a handkerchief from his pocket, and wiped the front and back of the wooden sword several times, until no dust could be seen on its surface, and then put it back into the sheath again.

"I didn't expect to be a serious clean freak!" Gu Xu complained silently.

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But the number of "tapirs" is obviously far more than one.

After the first "tapir" was killed, three or four more "tapirs" howled and appeared in front of everyone with their fangs and claws.

This time it was Shangguan Jin who shot.

After seeing "White Tiger" Su Xiao's extremely fast sword strike, she, who is also a fourth-level monk, was naturally not to be outdone.

In addition, Gu Xu rejected her cooperation invitation one after another, which made her a little unhappy.

So she wanted to take this opportunity to show off her true strength - to let that guy Gu Xu know what a stupid choice it was to give up walking with her.

Following a flash of blue light, a dagger with a length of two feet and a slender blade appeared in her hand.

Among the monks of the Daqi Dynasty, the sword was the most popular weapon.

the reason is simple--

One word, "handsome".

After all, as long as "sword" is mentioned, the first thing people think of is usually a sword fairy with fluttering robes and otherworldliness; but when it comes to "knife", people will think of martial arts with five big and three rough.

Like Chu Fengge's "Tiankui" sword——

Shangguan Jin's natal sword is also named after the stars in the sky, called "Tian Yue".

The chief minister once said that "Tianyue" is the ruler of her palace of life.

According to astrology, "Tianyue star" is the auxiliary star of Ziwei, known as "Ye nobleman" and "Yin nobleman", also known as "Yutang nobleman star" and "female star". Compassionate, likes to help others in secret; charismatic, knowledgeable, power hungry, and likes to show off.

Compared with "Tiankui", "Tianyue" is more peachy in nature and is easily trapped by love.

Of course, Shangguan Jin has always dismissed astrology.

From a slightly humble background, she was able to climb to where she is today, relying on talent, scheming, artifice, and the ruthlessness of using all available people.

Helping others secretly?

Lovesick?
Putting it on her is simply impossible.

She stepped forward, raised her sword and stabbed at the ghost, her figure was as swift as a phantom.

Behind her, a phantom of a bright moon clearly appeared, covering her whole body in a silvery white halo, like a goddess in the moon palace.

The fourth form of "Sword of Clouds and Galaxy", "Dawn of the Sky and Move of the Moon"!
Gu Xu immediately recognized Shangguan Jin's sword style.

Because not long ago, Chu Fengge also used this trick against him in "The Realm of Discussion".

It's just that Shangguan Jin's proficiency is much higher than Chu Fengge's, and her understanding of "Tao" is much deeper, so her sword intent is naturally better.

In the blink of an eye, the "tapir" in front screamed again and turned into black ashes.

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When the third wave of "tapirs" struck, Shi Lei finally took action himself.

He raised his right hand lightly, and the gravel on the ground lit up with bright flames and floated into the air.

Then, he pointed forward, and the gravel floating in the air flew straight towards the pile of ghosts, like meteors falling from the sky, appearing like a dream in the gray mist.

There were shrill screams one after another in the gray mist.

But the cry lasted only a few minutes.

Soon, everything returned to silence.

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Standing in the team, Gu Xu watched the bosses take the lead in dealing with the ghosts, and applauded them silently in his heart.

He's not one for showing off.

Compared to appearing holy in front of others, he prefers to hug other people's thighs tightly and be a happy lying dog.

Just like teaming up with Shi Xiaohan to kill ghosts.

It's just that he hasn't enjoyed the pleasure of lying down for a long time.

I re-experienced it today, I really miss it!

PS: The 4000-word chapter asks for a monthly pass!

PS2: The astrology in this book refers to Ziwei Doushu (but the astrology does not fully represent the direction of the subsequent plot).

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Notes:

(1) "Gradually the stone, it is high; the mountains and rivers are far away, and it is hard." - "The Book of Songs·Xiaoya·Gradually Stone"

　At present, I found that every time I write about Shangguan Jin, I will get stuck QAQ, but as long as I write about Xiaohan, my thoughts will be very smooth...

　　Alas, it must be because Pudding is a mother-fetal single dog who doesn't understand routines...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)