Longevity begins with slaying demons and eliminating demons

Chapter 83

Know yourself and the enemy, a hundred battles will never end.

Gu Xu has always believed that in the task of killing ghosts, only with a full understanding of the enemy can he be invincible for a long time.

Because of this, he rummaged through almost all the books in the library in his spare time, keeping the characteristics and weaknesses of all kinds of ghosts firmly in his mind.

This makes him basically able to deal with any ghosts he encounters in a calm manner without any disadvantage.

But this time is different.

Everything in the Lu family's haunted house was an unknown mist to him.

The level, number, and abilities of the ghosts there...he didn't know.

Insufficient grasp of information means that it is bound to fall into a passive situation.

And Gu Xu doesn't like being passive.

So he wanted to take this opportunity to learn more about Lu's haunted house from Wei Jiusi, so as to firmly grasp the initiative in his own hands.

After hearing Gu Xu's request, Wei Jiusi pondered for a moment and replied, "I don't know much about the situation in the haunted house. But I can give you some information about the Qingzhou Lu Clan and Lu Huan's treason case."

Although Gu Xuming's identity on the face is only an inconspicuous eighth-rank petty official, Wei Jiusi did not dare to neglect his attitude in the slightest.

After all, even a proud genius like Chu Fengge was willing to be Gu Xu's bodyguard, and he looked like Gu Xu was the only one.

Gu Xu must have a very prominent hidden identity.

So, Wei Jiusi quickly instructed the clerk in the yamen to send a stack of archives to Gu Xu.

"The Lu family in Qingzhou is a very magical family," Wei Jiusi introduced to Gu Xu while opening the information, "their ancestor was named Lu Zhiyuan, and he was called 'Shi Xian' and 'Painting Saint'—their ancestors were named after him. Writing poetry, painting and comprehending the Dao, and thus ascended to immortality.

"Under his influence, his descendants never practice any magic or martial arts. Qin, chess, calligraphy, poetry, and songs are their tactics against the enemy.

"Many years ago, the Lu family would often compose poems in their own courtyards, form societies, and invite guests to participate.

"At that time, Qingzhou Prefecture could be said to be the city with the most literary and artistic atmosphere in the entire Daqi."

Hearing Wei Jiusi's description, Gu Xu couldn't help but see this picture: a fairy in white clothes was standing on the cliff, holding a writing brush in his hand, shouting "the water of the Yellow River is coming from the sky", and there will be a monstrous flood from the sky. And it descended, drowning hundreds of ghosts and monsters.

He felt that the Qingzhou Lu Clan's way of fighting was so romantic that it was a little out of tune with this world where ghosts and monsters are rampant and perilous.

Wei Jiusi paused for a moment, and then continued: "More than 20 years ago, when the Lu family in Qingzhou was at its most glorious - the head of the family, Lu Huan, became the chief assistant of the cabinet, and the long-unowned 'Jinghong Brush' suddenly had a new owner.

"Lu Shiyao was originally just the daughter of a concubine born to a concubine of Lu Huan.

"Her cultivation talent is not bad, but in a family of immortal descendants such as the Lu Clan in Qingzhou, she is a little out of place.

"However, after 'Jinghong Pen' recognized her master, she instantly became popular, and it can be said that she was famous all over the world.

"People not only discovered her beauty, but also discovered her talent, and since then she has the titles of 'Lu's Talented Girl' and 'The No. [-] Beauty in Jiaodong'."

Gu Xu nodded silently.

He knew very well that a title like "First Beauty" was actually largely tied to the identity of the person involved.

For example, the "Four Beauties" in the previous life, if there are no legendary stories that affect the historical pattern, their names will certainly not be passed down through the ages.

Another example is the current "Luojing No. [-] Beauty" Princess Zhaoning, if she is not the princess in charge of the government, but an ordinary vegetable girl on the street of the food market - no matter how beautiful she is, she can only be at most. Become the concubine of some rich man, and not as famous as she is now.

"However," Wei Jiusi suddenly changed the subject and continued, "In the eighth year of Tianxing, someone suddenly discovered that Lu Huan was in secret contact with the barbarians in the northwest, conspiring to rebel - their secret letter was intercepted and sent to the emperor. The emperor was furious.

"Afterwards, someone found a lot of lethal magic weapons and a large number of standard weapons in the Lu Mansion, and even found a bright yellow robe under Lu Huan's bed.

"After getting these solid evidence, the emperor immediately ordered to capture Lu Huan and execute his nine clans.

"The emperor not only personally took action against Lu Huan, but also sent an exorcist minister to go to Qingzhou to confiscate the Lu family's property and arrest Lu Huan's relatives.

"The envoy of the Exorcist Division Zhenfu is named Tang Hui - he used to be Lu Huan's student, he is young and promising, and has outstanding talents, and has won Lu Huan's trust.

"But in order to save his life and avoid being regarded as a comrade, Tang Hui had to obey the emperor's order and choose righteousness to kill relatives."

At this time, Gu Xu suddenly said, "I remember reading in the book that Mr. Tang Huitang was assassinated by the chaos party in the process of raiding his home, and unfortunately died."

"That's right," Wei Jiusi replied with a long sigh, "Not only Master Tang, but also all the guards brought by Master Tang were unfortunately killed during this house raid.

"Hey, you have to know that Master Tang is not only talented, but also known as a gentleman - he knew how to give fruit to his companions when he was young, and he would use his body to warm the bed of his parents in the cold winter.

"People like him die in the turmoil, it's really a loss for our Daqi dynasty."

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In the following period of time, Gu Xu quickly read through the materials handed by Wei Jiusi from beginning to end, and kept in mind the portraits, dates of birth and death, identities, cultivation realms and other information of everyone in the Lu family. In my mind——not even the maids and servants were left behind.

Chu Fengge put his hands on his back and silently watched Gu Xu's every move, neither participating nor preventing him.

According to Chu Fengge's consistent "disagreement is to do" character, he would never do such meticulous preparations—usually, he would go straight up with his sword in hand.

"Perhaps this is why Lord Si Shou values ​​this kid so much!" Chu Fengge sighed silently in his heart.

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everything's ready.

Gu Xu and Chu Fengge boarded the carriage specially prepared for them by Wei Jiusi, and drove slowly towards the suburbs along the bluestone-paved street.

Today was a sunny and sunny day.

Pedestrians were chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was pleasant.

But as the carriage got closer and closer to the haunted house, a grayish-white mist gradually formed around it, like a tulle floating in the air, making their vision hazy.

For some reason, a suppressed emotion suddenly appeared in Gu Xu's heart.

Not the fear of the unknown, nor the fear of evil spirits.

It was a sadness that was hard to get rid of, a sadness that was hard to alleviate.

When the sun began to set in the west, the Lu family's haunted house shrouded in gloom was finally in sight.

(End of this chapter)