Longevity begins with slaying demons and eliminating demons

Chapter 272 The Road to Experience
The story that Gu Xu mentioned was undoubtedly made up on the basis of "The Romance of the West Chamber".

But Shi Xiaohan was at the age when he was most prone to cranky thoughts.

When Gu Xu mentioned "the daughter of an official family", she would think "Did he think of me"; when Gu Xu looked towards the back of the lecture hall, she would think "Is he looking for me s position".

In addition, she didn't know anything about the art of talismans, so it was impossible for her to calm down and listen to the lectures.

Therefore, when the other students were frowning and thinking hard, a silly smile appeared on her face involuntarily, and a pair of clear almond eyes turned into crescent moons.

Shi Xiaohan's smiling face fell into the eyes of a skinny young man beside him.

He is also a freshman who enrolled this year and majored in Talisman.

It is still difficult for him to understand what Gu Xu said.So he was frowning at the moment, and hoped that someone could explain it to him in detail again.

"This beautiful girl smiles so happily and doesn't take notes at all. She must have comprehended the content of Mr. Gu's lecture," he thought to himself, "I'm afraid her talent in talisman is better than mine. many.

"No wonder she has the courage to be late.

"Perhaps I can ask her for advice."

Thinking of this, the skinny young man plucked up his courage, carefully stretched out his hand to poke Shi Xiaohan's arm, and at the same time asked politely: "This... this fellow Taoist, Mr. Gu said just now that 'the talisman seals on the book are flawed' , I don’t quite understand it, can you please explain it to me again?”

The thin boy's words dragged Shi Xiaohan's wandering thoughts back to reality.

She froze for two seconds, then stammered, "You...what did you say?"

The skinny boy repeated what he said just now.

Shi Xiaohan said with embarrassment: "Well... sorry, I didn't understand it just now. Actually... I'm majoring in sword technique, and I don't know much about talismans. I just came to observe today."

The skinny boy was surprised.

He stared at Shi Xiaohan, and couldn't help complaining in his heart: Since you don't understand the way of talisman, why did you just keep looking at Gu Jiaoxi with a smile and nodding from time to time?I thought you knew everything!

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Gu Xu did not always teach pure theoretical knowledge.

He quickly took the second generation of "Taishang Beiji Town Devil Killing Talisman" as an example to share his experience in improving the talisman seal.

"...The principle of the 'Ghost Killing Talisman' is actually very similar to the prayer of the 'Spiritual Sentence'. It is named after 'Taishang' and 'North Pole', undoubtedly borrowing 'Taishang Haotian' and 'Ziwei Emperor's power, and transform this power into the light and heat that demons and ghosts fear most, so that they can be wiped out.

"A few months ago, I discovered that the 'Ghost Killing Talisman' and the 'Zi Wei Fu Mo Curse' have similar principles and functions, but the latter is much more powerful than the former. This obviously means that the 'Ghost Killing Talisman' is of great importance to The conveying effect of 'Tao' is inferior to that of 'Ziwei Fumo'.

"So, I tried to learn from the idea of ​​'Zi Wei Fu Mo', and made some modifications and adjustments to the rune style of the 'Ghost Killing Talisman'...

"Fortunately, I just had an epiphany at that time, so it didn't take me too long.

"..."

While speaking, Gu Xu had a thought, took out a piece of talisman paper from "Xianyunju", and gently threw it into the air.

A curtain of light soon appeared in the sky.

The patterns of the first and second generation "ghost-killing charms" are clearly displayed on the light curtain.

Gu Xu reached out to point out the differences between the two, and explained to the students how these modified places played a role in conveying the "Tao".

It can be said to be clear and clear.

When there were actual cases, the ignorant expressions on the students' faces gradually disappeared, and they all nodded thoughtfully.

Of course, this does not include observers like Shi Xiaohan - she stared at the two patterns on the light curtain, only feeling dizzy, unable to find any difference at all.

And Du Yuan, who was sitting on a small bench, benefited a lot.

Following the train of thought that Gu Xu narrated, he used the charcoal pencil he carried with him on the small notebook to try to make some minor changes to the "Liujia Yinyang Talisman" that he was best at.

As a talisman master, Du Yuan has long created or improved many different talisman seals.

It's just that he often has to rely on epiphanies.

But "epiphany" can be said to be very accidental.

It is often said that epiphany is a gift from God to monks, and it is the moment when one is closest to the Dao of Heaven and Earth.Only those who are deeply favored by God, when God is in a good mood, can have the opportunity to gain enlightenment.

It can be said that it is almost unprecedented for a person like Gu Xu to have an epiphany every few days.

However, Gu Xu's teaching content today enabled Du Yuan to learn a more rational, scientific, and mature method, allowing him to deduce the talismans and find a better drawing scheme without relying on epiphany.

"Master Gu is really a great talent," Du Yuan sighed silently in his heart, "I have a hunch that in the future, he will probably go further than Master Guoshi in the way of talismans."

As for the instructor Fu Tao who sneaked into the lecture hall quietly, concealing his appearance, he felt a strong sense of crisis in his heart.

At such a young age, Gu Xu had such a deep understanding of the art of talismans.

But he himself has not made any outstanding achievements in the past one or two years.

Although this is a very normal thing in the teaching of the academy, after all, no one can guarantee that they can design new talismans or create new Taoism every year.

But as the saying goes, "The waves behind the river push forward the waves ahead".

Gu Xu's "back wave" is really menacing.

As an arrogant person, Fu Tao is very reluctant to hear "these old guys have been drawing talismans for so many years, but their achievements are not as good as a young man's", "these teachers in the academy really spend their days with generous remuneration" , I can do it too” and so on.

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Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, Gu Xu's talisman class was coming to an end.

Before leaving the lecture hall, he set aside some time to answer questions from the students.

The one rushing to the front was Hu Xiaoyun who participated in the "Luoshui Conference" audition at the Nancheng Gate a few days ago.

Her cheeks were slightly flushed with emotion.

As soon as she walked in front of Gu Xu, she handed over a pen and paper, and said to Gu Xu: "Mr. Gu, could you please draw your improved 'Taishang Beiji Town Devil Killing Talisman' on this piece of paper? I I still don’t quite understand some of its details, so I want to take it back and think about it.”

Gu Xu asked: "What details do you not understand? Do you need me to explain again?"

Hu Xiaoyun thought about it for a while, but couldn't make up a suitable question, so she said falteringly: "I don't need to trouble you, I... I just go back and take a look."

So Gu Xu instantly understood that this girl didn't come to ask questions, but wanted to use the opportunity of asking questions to ask him for a talisman drawn by him, and take it back for collection—just like those fans who asked their idols for autographs in previous lives .

He smiled, took the pen and paper, and quickly drew a second-generation "ghost-killing talisman".

While thanking her, Hu Xiaoyun carefully put this "ghost-killing talisman" into her notebook, for fear that it might get even the slightest wrinkle.

Then she trotted and turned away, ready to show off to her companions.

The second person who came to Gu Xu was Fu Jiaoxi's proud disciple Jia Xiuguang - Gu Xu remembered that he was once defeated by Shi Xiaohan with the "Overlord Sword Technique" in the Lantern Festival competition.

The expression on Jia Xiuguang's face was also a little embarrassed.

He still clearly remembered that on the day of the Lantern Festival, he openly stated that he wanted to challenge Gu Xu in the ring, and at the same time said such provocative words as "Gu Xu will only let a girl stand up for him".

But less than a month later, Gu Xu became a teacher of the academy, and Jia Xiuguang sat in his lecture hall as a student and asked him questions.

This made Jia Xiuguang feel like he was dreaming.

Some companions also joked with him, "Jia Xiuguang, you actually satirized Mr. Gu in public, and you can brag about this matter for a lifetime."

Whenever he heard such words, Jia Xiuguang would regret what he did back then.

He only hoped that Gu Xu wasn't a vengeful person.

After all, the academy has a lot of authority to teach.

If Gu Xu doesn't like him, he just needs to find a suitable reason, and he may fail the monthly assessment.

While thinking about it, Jia Xiuguang opened his notebook, showed a piece of "Golden Light Talisman" he had drawn in front of Gu Xu, and asked politely: "Mr. Gu, I will try to correct the ' Several details of the "Golden Light Talisman" have been slightly changed, and theoretically it should have a stronger defense than before. But I'm not sure if my approach is correct, and I hope you can help me find out."

In Gu Xu's memory, "Golden Light Talisman" can be said to be one of Jia Xiuguang's best talismans.It can build a solid shield out of thin air to block the opponent's attack-of course, this shield failed to stop Shi Xiaohan's majestic knife at the beginning, but was easily pierced.

Gu Xu lowered his head, pondered for a moment, then took a charcoal pencil out of thin air, added a few strokes on the talisman, and said at the same time: "Your thinking is fine, but the real energy consumed may be several times that of before... ...If you change it like this, it should solve the problem..."

At the same time, Gu Xu secretly commented in his heart: Jia Xiuguang deserves to be a student favored by Professor Fu. His talent in talisman is indeed not bad. Although he has not yet reached the level of a master, he has been able to try to make some minor changes to the talisman—just There may be some minor problems in these modifications, and others need to check for him.

At the same time, Jia Xiuguang couldn't help feeling deeply moved when he saw Gu Xu's smooth and steady movements and his self-confidence when he wrote the pen.

In his impression, when Fu Tao helped him read the talismans, he had to stare at them for a long time before he could find the problem.

But Gu Xu was able to write directly without hesitation, as if he was not worried at all that he would make a wrong judgment.

It can be seen that the skills are high and low.

When Gu Xu handed the modified "Golden Light Talisman" to Jia Xiuguang, Jia Xiuguang hesitated for a few seconds, but still mustered up the courage to say: "Mr. terribly sorry--"

"—I can't remember what happened so long ago," Gu Xu interrupted him with a faint smile, "Do you have any other questions about today's class?"

From Gu Xu's point of view, on the night of Lantern Festival, Shi Xiaohan had already dealt with Jia Xiuguang for him—wouldn't it be too petty to make a fuss about it now?
"No more," Jia Xiuguang immediately shook his head, relieved, "Thank you, Mr. Gu, for clarifying my doubts."

The students of the Academy are very active in asking questions.

Among them, many people were not confused, but because they admired Gu Xu's reputation, they forcibly made up some questions, just to say a few words to Gu Xu himself.

Of course there are those who sincerely ask for advice.

For example, Tao Xi, a talisman from the Exorcist Department, almost recorded all of Gu Xu's lectures today in her notebook, and drew key symbols on the places where she had questions, and asked Gu Xu one by one.

It's just because her personality is too introverted, she always bows her head nervously, and she is angry with Ai Ai, often unable to express herself clearly, often needing Gu Xu to guess her thoughts.

And Gu Xu's kind attitude made her even more embarrassed.

When the bell rang, the students under the podium were still in a long queue, waiting to ask Gu Xu questions.

Gu Xu had no choice but to wave his hand, with an apologetic smile on his face, expressing that today's time is limited; if the students still have questions, they may wish to write to No. 22, Jinyu Lane, Yanqingfang, and he will find time to reply.

The rest of the students had to leave disappointed.

Gu Xu looked around, trying to find a familiar figure in the lecture hall.

However, Shi Xiaohan has long since disappeared.

"She must have slipped to the dining hall early," Gu Xu guessed silently in his heart, "This girl, you can't do anything else, she will always be No.1 when eating."

Then he also left the lecture hall and walked along the corridor towards the dining hall.

As a teacher of Longmen Academy, one has to learn to use the benefits of teaching - such as food subsidies, if they are not used in time, they will be wasted.

However, just as Gu Xu turned a corner and passed through a moon gate, a petite body suddenly jumped out from behind the pillar and threw himself into Gu Xu's arms.

Due to her great strength, Gu Xu couldn't stand still for a while, and was pushed by her and hit the wall.

"Xiao Han, what are you doing?"

Without saying a word, Shi Xiaohan puffed up his cheeks in anger, stretched out his small fist, and hammered towards his chest.

But when he was about to touch him, Shi Xiaohan suddenly withdrew all the strength in his fist, and lightly touched him, like a kitten stretching out its paw to tickle him.

"My lord, what did I do wrong that made you angry?" Gu Xu smiled and patted her head, "If you bring it up, I will definitely change it."

Her hair was soft and fluffy, like a squishy little animal to the touch.

Gu Xu knew that Shi Xiaohan was a girl who always liked soft things rather than hard things.Never try to reason with her or force her to argue with her when she's being petty.As long as you follow her mind and make her happy, she will smile in the next second and put the troubles just now out of the blue.

Shi Xiaohan bit his lip, thought and thought, and felt that he really didn't do anything wrong.

Although he called her a "little idiot" that day, she also called him a "big villain" before, and it was back and forth, and naturally it was evened out-if you lose your temper over such a trivial matter, wouldn't it be a loss for the heroine Demeanor?
As for this morning, it was because she was late first...

Well, those are excuses.

When Gu Xu came to her side, she found that she couldn't get angry with him at all, and she couldn't bear to shake her fist at him, and even involuntarily defended him deep in her heart.

Finally, she said stiffly: "Don't talk nonsense! I'm not angry."

When she was speaking, she hugged Gu Xu's arm tightly, and pressed her face against his shirt, as if she was sniffing the familiar aura on him.

The two stood by the wall, silent for a while.

After a while, Shi Xiaohan said slowly, "When will you come to the academy next time?"

"It should be a month later, around the fifth day of March."

"In two days, it will be the school's holiday. Can we go to the Luo River to have barbecue together?"

The female students of other colleges either went out for outings, visited relatives, or went shopping in small street shops in Luojing City during their holidays.

But Shi Xiaohan only wanted to get "eat".

Gu Xu smiled: "I'm afraid I won't be able to do it in the next week. I'm going to leave Luojing for a while tomorrow to find a secret practice place and climb the 'Broken Soul Cliff'."

"'Broken Soul Cliff'?" Shi Xiaohan opened his eyes wide, "You are too fast!"

In her memory, Gu Xujin entered the third realm much later than her.

But now, when she herself was still struggling on the 99th step, he was about to climb up the [-]th step of the 'Breaking Soul Cliff'.

Gu Xu stretched out his hand to tuck a strand of hair from her sideburns behind her ears, and said with a smile, "From now on, don't say the word 'fast' casually."

Shi Xiaohan couldn't understand what he was saying at all.

She just felt that his pace was too fast; moreover, he was so popular no matter in the Exorcism Division or in Longmen Academy.This made her even more anxious.

So unconsciously, she gripped his arm even tighter.

"By the way, Gu Xu, do you know the 'Invincible Sword God' Hu Yun?" At the same time, she suddenly remembered an important matter, and asked Gu Xu, "He is the teacher who taught me in Longmen Academy. The teaching of sword skills. I heard from others that he is a very powerful master."

"Hu Yun..." Gu Xu frowned slightly, recalling the materials he had read before, "If I remember correctly, he is the direct disciple of the former pavilion master of the Sword Pavilion in Shudi, and also the disciple of the current pavilion master and today's sage Xu Man." Brother. After the death of the previous pavilion master, he left the Jiange because he disagreed with Pavilion Master Xu. He abandoned the sword and followed the knife. Since then, he has been traveling around the world, his whereabouts are elusive.

"There are not many records about him in the book. We only know that he has a unique understanding of sword techniques. He is also a strong competitor when the people of Qi evaluate 'who is No.1 under the saint'.

"It's a very lucky thing that you can practice knife skills with him."

Shi Xiaohan gave an "um" and nodded.

Then she went on to ask: "Are you going to the canteen for lunch later? I have studied the regularity of the canteen's daily recipes in the past few days. If I guess correctly, there will be yellow boiled yam chicken at noon today. Yam meat balls, stir-fried pork kidneys, roast duck, almond tofu..."

As long as "eating" is mentioned, especially eating with Gu Xu, Shi Xiaohan's eyes will twinkle with joy, like bright stars in the night sky.

Seeing her eloquence, Gu Xu felt that she might have memorized all the recipes in the dining hall of Longmen Academy.

"Xiao Han, you should know that climbing the 'Broken Soul Cliff' is very difficult, and I need to spend a lot of time preparing in advance..." He pretended to be serious and said.

Hearing his words, Shi Xiaohan lowered his head a little bit disappointed.

But she knew that Gu Xu's time was precious, so she didn't dare to ask him to stay, but she still held his arm tightly, unwilling to let go.

"However," at this point, Gu Xu suddenly changed the subject, rubbed her head, and said with a smile, "Last night, I reached the 99th step, and I did all the preparations that should be done." Alright. The academy teachers have a lot of food subsidies every month, I don’t want to waste it. It happens that you can eat almond tofu today, so why don’t you try it?”

The haze on Shi Xiaohan's face dissipated instantly, and a bright smile bloomed again.

"I already guessed that you want to eat tofu!"

As she spoke, she bounced and ran to the front to lead the way.

The sun shone on her porcelain-smooth white skin, giving her a radiant glow.

Gu Xu smiled and followed closely behind.

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The sixth day of February in the 24th year of Tianxing.

at dawn.

The two, one old and one young, walked out of Luojing city gate and came to the suburbs with a wide view.Their shadows were stretched out by the sun's rays.

The older man was wearing a crane cloak, with a handsome appearance. He was the head of the Exorcism Division, Luo Chuan.

The young man was dressed in a green shirt, with a tall and straight figure, fresh and handsome. It was Gu Xu who was about to go to Daguguan to find the lava river and break through the "Broken Soul Cliff".

"Gu Xiaoyou, I sent you here today," only to hear Luo Chuan say, "On the way to Dagu Pass, there are still many ghosts of all kinds. If you want, you can use them as grinders." The knife stone is used to practice combat ability. It may be of great help to you to participate in the 'Luoshui Conference' later.

"After you come back, I will help you calculate the meritorious deeds."

Gu Xu nodded, expressing his gratitude to Chief Luo for his care.

The two are separated.

Facing the cool wind, Gu Xu strode forward with big strides, but he finally ignored it.

Luo Chuan watched Gu Xu disappear at the end of his line of sight, then tore through the space and returned to the observatory of the Exorcism Division Yamen.

He sat cross-legged next to the low table, summoned his bronze mirror out of thin air, and whispered to himself, "Is the 'Astrolabe' really in the royal vault?"

The bronze mirror had a golden luster.

This is the answer in the affirmative.

Luo Chuan has divination hundreds of times on this question.But until today, he got a clear answer.

So he knew that his practice had improved again.

The gods seemed to give him more favor and let him see a clearer future.

PS: A chapter of [-] words. (Sorry, I took some cold medicine, accidentally fell asleep for more than ten hours, and I have not finished writing the QAQ until now)

(End of this chapter)