Longevity begins with slaying demons and eliminating demons

Chapter 81 Wei Qianhu

The position of a thousand households, the official rank of five ranks, is the highest officer of the exorcism department in the land of the house, usually held by monks of the fourth realm and above.

And Qianhu Wei Jiusi, who is in charge of Qingzhou Mansion, is a monk in the fifth realm.

After all, Qingzhou Mansion is the largest and most populous city in Jiaodong, and it is also a strategic town of the Daqi Dynasty.

In addition, it is adjacent to Yishan Mountain to the south, and the Nine Infants Snake Demon is sealed under the ground.

Therefore, a cultivator who is strong enough to be able to take charge of the whole situation is needed here.

Wei Jiusi came from a prestigious family, and was trusted by the emperor and superiors because of his outstanding strength and ability to do things.

At the same time, because of his diligence and thrift in life, he was a leader in fighting, and he cared about his subordinates on weekdays, and was deeply respected and loved by his subordinates.

Therefore, the officials of the Exorcism Department of Qingzhou Prefecture often talk about the words "being a person like Wei Qianhu".

In their eyes, Wei Jiusi is a model figure who can achieve "self-cultivation and family governance".

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"Let Qingzhou Qianhu Wei Jiusi come out to see me!"

At this moment, Chu Fengge stood at the gate of the Exorcism Division of Qingzhou Mansion, with his hands on his hips, and gave a light command to the yamen guarding the gate.

Although he and Wei Jiusi are both fifth-rank officials, they should be considered to be at the same level in theory, but Chu Fengge still behaves arrogantly and uninhibitedly because of his status as an official in the capital and a close confidant of Lord Sishou, as if he is this one. The master of the yamen.

Since Chu Fengge had only been to Qingzhou Mansion not long ago, and his overly beautiful face was unforgettable, the yamen guarding the gate quickly recognized his identity.

"Sorry, Master Chu," the yamen bowed deeply to him, "Sir Wei is receiving a big man in the second hall of the yamen, and I can't come out to see you for the time being. Please wait here for a while with your entourage."

"Big man? Bigger than me?"

Chu Fengge frowned slightly.

As the proud son of the Great Qi Dynasty, he hated the feeling of being left aside.

"Sorry, I can't reveal the identity of that big man to you." The yamen apologized sincerely again.

Hearing this, Chu Fengge felt very unhappy.

However, although he has a arrogant temperament and sometimes has a dull mind, he is not a real fool.

He knew that in the Daqi Dynasty, there were indeed some big people who he couldn't afford to offend.

So he said coldly: "Then please tell Wei Jiusi that I have urgent matters here and I want to see him as soon as possible."

"As ordered, Lord Chu!" The yamen respectfully retired.

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at the same time.

Gu Xu stood in front of the bronze mirror at the gate of the yamen, silently sorting out his clothes.

He straightened his hair and clothes that had been ruffled by the wind, and put on his turban again.

Then he took off the "Fashion Charm" attached to his chest and threw it into the wastepaper basket beside him.

Chen Jisheng used to mention the name of Wei Jiusi, a thousand households in Qingzhou Prefecture, in front of Gu Xu. His attitude towards Wei Jiusi has always been full of respect, and he believes that Wei Jiusi is a real gentleman and a capable official.

"In the Great Qi Dynasty, one of the people I admire the most is Lord Wei of Qingzhou," Chen Jisheng once said, "You should know that during the period from the eighth year of Tianxing to the eleventh year of Tianxing, there was a severe drought in Qingzhou Prefecture.

"But Mr. Wei personally presided over the disaster relief work, ate and lived with the people, and even paid out of his own pocket to help the hungry victims. Without Mr. Wei, the casualties would have been even more severe."

Gu Xu and Wei Jiusi are not familiar with each other.

However, as Chen Jisheng's real and anonymous disciple, he didn't want to embarrass Chen Jisheng in front of Wei Jiusi.

After a while.

He looked at the reflection in the mirror and nodded in satisfaction.

The young man in the bronze mirror was handsome and neatly dressed.

Although he was only wearing a simple cyan shirt, it made him even more earthly and refined, as if he had been banished from immortality.

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Qingzhou Qianhu Wei Jiusi did not make the two wait too long.

Five minutes later, he arrived in a hurry.

"I'm sorry, Lord Chu, for keeping you waiting," he bowed to Chu Fengge and said in an apologetic tone, "You said you have something important to discuss with me."

Although Wei Jiusi and Chu Fengge were both five-rank officials of the Exorcism Department, Wei Jiusi kept his attitude low and was extremely humble and respectful.

Because Wei Jiusi knew very well that Chu Fengge, as a well-known genius in Daqi and a popular person beside the chief, would definitely become the top executive of the Exorcism Division in the future, and might even become the next chief.

There is nothing wrong with treating such a person with respect.

"It's not that I have something important to do," Chu Fengge shook his head, then retreated to the side, while pointing at Gu Xu next to him, "He has something important to discuss with you. I'm just his bodyguard now."

When it came to the word "bodyguard", Chu Fengge deliberately accentuated his tone, sounding a bit yin and yang.

But Wei Jiusi suddenly widened his eyes in surprise.

Just like the yamen just now, after seeing Gu Xu's young face and simple blue shirt, he only regarded Gu Xu as Chu Fengge's entourage, and didn't take him to heart at all.

But he never imagined that this plainly dressed young man was the one who called the shots, and Chu Fengge actually claimed to be this young man's bodyguard!

What kind of identity does this young man have to allow the Exorcism Division to send a genius like Chu Fengge to escort him?
I am afraid that even the children of the three major clans do not have this kind of treatment!
Wei Jiusi took a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm.

Then he walked up to Gu Xu, bowed his hands and said, "Dare to ask this gentleman's name?"

"Xiaguan Yishui Exorcism Division has experienced Gu Xu and met Master Wei!" Gu Xu immediately bowed his hands and saluted.

"Gu Xu..."

Wei Jiusi recited the name silently.

Because he often pays attention to the imperial palace newspaper, he quickly remembered that this name belonged to a genius boy from Yishui County - he had a cultivation talent no less than that of Chu Fengge, and he was also accepted by the Chief Secretary in the promotion assessment. In a different light, he got an exceptional promotion.

However, even if Gu Xu was a rare spiritual genius, he would not let Chu Fengge be his bodyguard.

Could it be that he has other hidden identities?
Like the emperor's illegitimate son?

Or the illegitimate son of Lord Si Shou?
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Wei Jiusi, as a veteran of the officialdom, often has a more complicated way of thinking than ordinary people, and many guesses popped up in his mind instantly.

And just when he was silent, Gu Xu said again: "Master Wei, the lower official came to Qingzhou mansion this time, on the order of the master chief, to solve the case of Lu's murdered house."

Hearing the words "Lu's Haunted House", Wei Jiusi was once again surprised.

Because in his perception, Gu Xu is only a monk in the second realm.

Before that, many monks in the third and fourth realms were attracted here by merit awards, trying to solve this big case, but they were unsuccessful in the end.

Gu Xu only has the second-level cultivation base, who gave him the courage to challenge this difficulty?

Does he really have some unknown hole cards?

Wei Jiusi was puzzled.

"Master Wei, take us to the Lu family's haunted house! We don't want to waste any more time!" At this time, Chu Fengge spoke again.

Judging from his expression, he was obviously impatient with Wei Jiusi's hesitant attitude.

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at the same time.

At the gate of Qingzhou Exorcism Division Yamen.

A young man in his thirties and a gray-haired old man followed the corridor, bypassed the shadow wall, and came to the gate of the yamen.

Although they were all wearing only coarse shirts and no gold or silver on their bodies, they all seemed to be in good spirits and had extraordinary temperaments.

"Uncle Fan, let's go to Yishan tomorrow to deal with the snow girl!" The young man smiled and said to the old man beside him.

"His Royal Highness, in fact, we don't need to be in such a hurry..." The old man frowned and persuaded respectfully.

"First strike, and then strike at others," the young man said firmly, holding the sword at his waist, "Also, don't call me 'His Royal Highness' in front of outsiders. I don't want to reveal my identity for the time being."

"Okay, sir."

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Notes:

(1) "Prevent others, and then act on others." - "Han Shu"

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