Longevity begins with slaying demons and eliminating demons

Chapter 22

outside the house.

Chen Jisheng did not work at his desk as usual.

Shi Xiaohan did not go out to kill ghosts as usual.

The two stood in the hallway of the yamen, waiting for Gu Xu's assessment to end, while watching the raindrops like broken beads, one by one hitting the ground, splashing silver-white water.

After being silent for a long time, Shi Xiaohan couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked Chen Jisheng who was beside him, "Master Chen, do you know why Luo Si first sent his number one cronies to our Yishui County?"

As the daughter of the official family, Shi Xiaohan knew very well what status Chu Fengge held in the Exorcism Division.

Although Chu Fengge was only a fifth-ranking gentleman on the surface.

But many times, he acted as the spokesperson of the head of the Exorcism Division - his every move, every word and deed, may be the signal that Luo Si head conveyed to everyone.

Even Shi Xiaohan's father often sees his face when doing things.

Because of this, Chu Fengge appeared in Yishui County today, which shocked Shi Xiaohan.

"Master Si Shou's thoughts are unfathomable, and I can't fathom," Chen Jisheng smiled wryly and shook his head, "Perhaps it's because I repeatedly emphasized Gu Xu's outrageous cultivation speed in the letter of recommendation, which led to the great people's suspicion of him. Talent is interesting."

"His training speed is truly unique." Shi Xiaohan raised his chin involuntarily.

"For Gu Xu, it shouldn't be a bad thing to be taken seriously by the headquarters of the capital," Chen Jisheng thought for a moment, and then said, "In addition, Chu Langzhong's entourage just told me that this year's theoretical assessment of the Exorcism Division is all about Zhao. Princess Ning will make the questions herself, which will be much more difficult than before, and there may be a lot of tricky questions."

In the Daqi Dynasty, Princess Xiao Wanjun of Zhaoning, who was in charge of the government on behalf of her father, was not only known as "the first beauty in Luojing", but also famous at home and abroad for being rich in five cars and learning from ancient times.

Although she is only a mortal and has no talent for cultivation, she is familiar with the Taoist treasures of the world, and even understands cultivation better than most monks.

She has revised documents for the Exorcism Division many times, compiled a lot of precious materials, and has a long-term cooperative relationship with the Exorcism Division.

"No matter how tricky the question is, it won't be difficult for Gu Xu." Shi Xiaohan said with confidence, "He can even learn things like Fu Dao that are anti-human. For him, those questions, Just a piece of cake.”

Since Shi Xiaohan has always disliked that Princess Zhaoning, she was still scolding in her heart: Princess Qi is a dignified and dignified princess, she doesn't deal with major affairs of the state, she has to come and make trouble for an ordinary little official!It's simply unprofessional and ignorant!In the hands of someone like her, Yang Yang Da Qi will end sooner or later!

Chen Jisheng glanced at her, smiled and shook his head.

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The time for a stick of incense passed in the blink of an eye.

Ma Qin lay on the table, flipped through the question paper three times, and finished all the questions he could do, and then he began to think hard while biting the pen.

In this question paper, [-]% of the questions belong to basic common sense, which Ma Qin can easily answer based on past experience;

As for the remaining [-]%, Ma Qin couldn't even understand the title.

He knows every word, but it doesn't make sense when connected together.

In addition to all kinds of rare ghosts, these topics actually involved Feng Shui, hexagram interpretation, astrological observation, magic weapon refining and other knowledge that he had never known before.

"Does it mean that to be a [-]th-rank sesame official these days, you still need to know astronomy and geography?" Ma Qin was indignant and just wanted to smash the brush in his hand on the face of the person who asked the question.

At this time, he couldn't help but turn his head quietly, wanting to see if Gu Xu next to him was the same as him, puzzled by these uncommon questions.

But Gu Xu was still writing quietly.

Although this young man looks thin and weak, his sitting posture is extraordinarily upright and his spine is as straight as pine and cypress. .

"Could it be that this kid has done all the most perverted questions?" Ma Qin suddenly felt like he was on pins and needles.

The last quarter of an hour was undoubtedly the hardest for Ma Qin.

He looked at the large blanks on his exam paper, and then at Gu Xu, who was writing and writing, and became more and more restless.

He really wanted to get up and hand in the papers immediately and leave this depressing examination room, but he felt a little unwilling.

He waited ten years for this opportunity.

If you submit the papers ahead of time, wouldn't you admit that your skills are not as good as others?
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When the bell rang for the third time, Ma Qin finally put down the brush in his hand, relieved.

He couldn't wait to shove the question papers in his hands into the hands of the invigilator - these bloody questions, he didn't want to look at them again in his life.

At this time, Gu Xu also handed in the papers.

His right hand was a little sore and looked a little tired because of the long wrist-hung writing.

But in his bright eyes, it revealed a happy and carefree mood.

If the exam is likened to a battle of wits and courage between candidates and the person who asked the question, then in today's assessment, Gu Xu finally felt the thrill of meeting an opponent.

The person who asked the question must also be a learned person full of knowledge and knowledge. All kinds of unfathomable partial knowledge are at his fingertips, and he has inadvertently set one confusing trap after another, which is enough to make most candidates feel a deep sense of frustration.

But it was these problems that aroused Gu Xu's competitive spirit.

He sees tricks and tricks, responds calmly, and can always answer the key to the question in a straight-forward manner.

The more knowledgeable a person is, the easier it is to feel lonely.

Because of this, Gu Xu faintly hoped that he could meet the person who wrote the question in his lifetime, discuss with him for three days and three nights, and have a showdown.

Afterwards, Gu Xu and Ma Qin walked out of the lobby together and came to the corridor shrouded in mist and rain.

Out of official courtesy, Ma Qin squeezed a smile on his face and took the initiative to ask Gu Xu beside him, "How is Brother Gu doing?"

"It's okay," Gu Xu smiled slightly, "Where's Brother Ma?"

"Well... it's okay!"

At this time, Shi Xiaohan and Chen Jisheng also came here.

Machin immediately bowed his hands.

Shi Xiaohan nodded in return.

Then she turned around, stuffed a small iron pot in her hand into Gu Xu's hand next to her, and said with a smile, "Gu Xu, this is the rock candy tremella soup that my mother just cooked. You are tired of doing the quiz. , try it while it's still hot."

Gu Xu took the iron pot and said with a smile, "The female hero has a heart."

Shi Xiaohan did not ask how Gu Xu did in the exam.

Because she has always had confidence in him.

Seeing this scene, Ma Qin's mood was even lower.

He felt that choosing to come to Yishui County was a huge mistake.

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At noon that day, Gu Xu ordered a basket of stuffed meat dumplings, a bowl of mint daffodil soup, and a steamed flan at the Yamen public kitchen.

As for how much it cost, he didn't know.

Because Chen Jisheng settled the bill for him.

"Today is your important day, you must have a full meal and a good meal," Chen Jisheng patted his shoulder and said to him, "Continue to give me a good performance in the afternoon."

"I will definitely not disappoint Lord Chen's expectations!" Gu Xu nodded obediently.

As long as you work harder, maybe you won't have to spend money on three meals a day today.

he thought happily.

(End of this chapter)