Longevity begins with slaying demons and eliminating demons

Chapter 110 Gu Xu's Lies
Gu Xu bathed in the morning sun and walked on the familiar bluestone road to the Yamen of the Exorcism Department in Yishui.

He only left Yishui County for one night.

But this short one night, inexplicably gave him a feeling as if he had passed away.

He climbed the steps between the two stone carvings of suanni and crossed the threshold.

At this moment, there was a sudden noise in front of him.

He looked up and found that it was the small officials from the Yishui Exorcism Department who were cheering for him loudly while beating gongs and drums in the courtyard in front of the lobby.

And the leader, Wang Yang, even held high a banner made of red paper with the words "Welcome Brother Gu to return in victory".

"Your attitude... makes me a little embarrassed!" Gu Xu shook his head helplessly, stepped forward, and told Wang Yang and other officials to quickly put away the gongs, drums and banners.

If people who don't know outside heard the beating of gongs and drums, they might think that someone is marrying a wife in the yamen.

"We're not embarrassed, why should Brother Gu be embarrassed?" Wang Yang smiled and stepped forward, "The haunting incident in the Lu family's haunted house has caused headaches for the Exorcist Department of Qingzhou Prefecture for a long time. The monks were helpless against it.

"But Brother Gu easily subdued the terrifying evil spirit in the haunted house in just one night. As Brother Gu's fellow countrymen, how can we not celebrate Brother Gu?"

"I really didn't expect Master Chen not to kick you out when you were making a lot of noise in this yamen." Gu Xu frowned slightly.

He knew that Chen Jisheng was a quiet person and hated others disturbing him when he was working.

"Master Chen not only didn't kick us out, but also quietly sent someone to provide us with pen and ink to write banners." Wang Yang responded calmly.

Hearing this, Gu Xu was stunned for a moment.

He never expected that Mr. Chen, who is serious on the surface, would actually connive at people like Wang Yang in private.

He shook his head silently, ignored the group of cheering officials, and walked straight to the simple yet majestic yamen lobby.

Chen Jisheng was still working as usual behind the desk.

On his desk, there are pens, ink, paper and inkstones, as well as a thick stack of official documents that seem to never be finished.

"you're back?"

When Gu Xu walked into the lobby, Chen Jisheng put down the brush in his hand and looked up at him.

Gu Xu noticed that in the past few days, Chen Jisheng seemed to have a few more wrinkles on his forehead, and he seemed to be older and more haggard than before.

"Yes, Lord Chen, I'm back." Gu Xu stood in front of the table with a smile on his face, and slightly nodded at Chen Jisheng.

"Boy, how many times have I told you that you must do what you can when accepting tasks, and don't touch things that are beyond your ability," Chen Jisheng narrowed his eyes slightly, and said in a stern tone , "How dangerous is the Lu family's haunted house, haven't you heard of it before? Many third-level and fourth-level monks have gone and never returned.

"You are lucky to come back safely this time. But next time you encounter such a thing, you may not have such good luck."

Gu Xu lowered his head and sincerely admitted his mistake: "Master Chen taught you the lesson. This time I was indeed reckless."

Chen Jisheng stared at him for a while, and then said: "I remember that you were a very steady person before. No matter how big the temptation you face, you will not act recklessly."

Gu Xu sighed, and said helplessly: "It's a pity that the temptation this time is too great—five thousand meritorious deeds can be exchanged for many pills!"

"Gu Xu, tell me honestly." Hearing his words, Chen Jisheng suddenly lowered his voice and said to him, "Did you go voluntarily or was someone forced to go to the Lu family's haunted house this time?" asked you to go?"

"Of course it's voluntary," Gu Xu replied with a smile, "When I went back to Lu's Haunted House, the headquarters of the Exorcism Department not only asked Chu Langzhong to go with me all the way, but also provided me with the 'Empty Breaking Orb' and 'Standby Hand' The ring' is used to save my life, even if I fail the mission, it can keep my life safe—if it wasn't for this, I really wouldn't dare to risk myself in that terrible haunted house."

Chen Jisheng nodded, reluctantly agreeing to his answer.

"If you are bullied in that 'Shenji Camp' in the future, just go back to Yishui County obediently," Chen Jisheng said in a stern voice, "Although I can't provide you with any treasures, I can guarantee you If you cultivate with peace of mind, I can still do it."

Afterwards, Chen Jisheng asked Gu Xu about what he saw and heard in Lu's haunted house.

Gu Xu concealed information related to Tang Hui and the truth about the treason of the Lu family, and briefly described the whole process of passing the test of the Jinghong pen and using the "Jinghong pen" to subdue demons and demons.

After all, he had promised in front of the Chief Secretary that he would not disclose these little-known secrets to anyone.

That old guy Luo Chuan has mastered the miraculous technique of heavenly secrets - once this information is leaked, Luo Chuan will definitely know it at the first time.

"'Jinghong Pen'...that is the legendary utensil that is the most picky about its owner!" When he heard that Gu Xu became the new owner of "Jinghong Pen", Chen Jisheng couldn't help sighing in his heart, "It's really not Thinking of it, it actually chose Gu Xu."

Thinking of this, Chen Jisheng kept silent, but a gratified smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

He always thought that the boy in front of him was extremely different.

And since the promotion assessment, Gu Xu has indeed walked from the remote Yishui County to the world as he expected, and has shone brightly.

"By the way, Gu Xu, what are you going to exchange for the meritorious service you earned this time?" Chen Jisheng asked after Gu Xu narrated his experience.

"Use it all for 'Eternal Brightness Pill'!" Gu Xu replied without thinking.

A bottle of "Chang Ming Pill" is worth 480 meritorious service.

Five thousand meritorious deeds can be exchanged for ten bottles of Changming Pill, which is enough for him to stay at home and practice for a long time.

However, at the moment when the [-] meritorious deeds were emptied in an instant, Gu Xu once again felt deeply heartbroken.

He thought that after finishing the task of Lu's haunted house, he would become very rich.

It's a pity that no matter how much meritorious service is, it doesn't cost much!
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Afterwards, Gu Xu took the note and left the yamen lobby, ready to go to the warehouse to exchange the pill.

After crossing the threshold, he turned sideways, hid behind the pillar, looked at Chen Jisheng, and silently recited the incantation of the "Shuangrong" spell.

Chen Jisheng did not hear Gu Xu's voice.

But he clearly felt that the solidified essence in his body gradually melted like ice and snow in early spring, and then turned into a flowing stream, galloping wantonly in his meridians, brewing majestic power.

The curse of "Frost Eclipse" has been lifted.

"Stinky boy!" Chen Jisheng cursed inwardly, but his nose inadvertently turned slightly sore.

He once told a few lies to that kid Gu Xu, but he never expected that that kid would even repay him with a lie today.

　Thanks to Chenyu_γ for the 1500 reward!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)