Because Gu Xu kept all kinds of knowledge in mind, he could blurt out the answers without thinking.

So, it took them less than an hour to solve most of the controversial issues in the books at this stage.

This made Cui Tianyou sigh again and again: "Working with Gu Xu, a guy who is well-versed in ancient times, is really efficient!" I don't need to use my own brain! ”

He even felt that the library of Yishui Yamen might be a decoration in the future.

If you encounter a question that you don't understand, just ask Gu Xu directly - this is much more convenient than flipping through books.

"By the way, Brother Gu, have you heard of a bombshell news recently released by the headquarters of the Exorcism Division?" At this time, Cui Tianyou began to commit the old mistake of middle-aged men who like to talk about national affairs and point out the country.

"What's the news?"

"Due to the delay in solving the case of the Lu family's murder house in Qingzhou Mansion, the head of the department has raised the task reward of this case to five thousand meritorious service; In addition, those who successfully complete the task will also receive an additional high-grade spell as a reward. Alas, this reward is so generous that I am very impressed - if it weren't for my weak strength, I would have already set off for Qingzhou Mansion. ”

"Brother Cui, do you know what the source of pain is?" Gu Xu looked at Cui Tianyou's sad face and said in a joking tone.

"What?"

"Desires that don't match one's abilities."

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Then Gu Xu said goodbye to Cui Tianyou and left the library pavilion.

In the narrow corridor, he saw Shi Xiaohan sitting on the railing in a daze.

The girl lowered her head, her thick black hair was like a dark cloud, her bright almond eyes stared intently at the floor tiles, and her feet in delicately embroidered shoes swayed under the pitch-black robe, revealing her fair and slender ankles.

When she heard Gu Xu's footsteps, she raised her head and frowned slightly, "Gu Xu, why have you been in the library for so long?" I'm starving to death. ”

As soon as the words fell, her stomach made a "cooing" sound very appropriately.

"Sorry to keep you waiting." Gu Xu walked up to her with an apologetic smile on his face.

"Hmph, don't think that an understatement of apology can compensate for the lost time of this woman." Shi Xiaohan clasped his hands in front of his chest, snorted, and turned his head.

Gu Xu was familiar with her character and knew that she wasn't really angry.

"So, Lady Woman, how do you need me to compensate you?" He said jokingly.

"As long as you make a delicious enough 'healthy lunch' as agreed, I will take the initiative to forget about it." Shi Xiaohan said seriously.

"It's easy!" Gu Xu had already guessed that her request must be related to food.

…………

So, a quarter of an hour later, Gu Xu took Shi Xiaohan to his narrow house and began to cook.

His lunch recipe is very simple: a plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, a plate of tofu with minced meat, two bowls of coarse grain rice, and two portions of mung bean soup.

Although Gu Xu's cooking skills are not exquisite, not as good as the chefs in high-end restaurants, there is no problem at all in making some simple home-cooked dishes.

In addition, next to him, Shi Xiaohan, a "paper-talking" food theorist, kept pointing and telling him what kind of heat each food needs and how the seasonings should be matched to achieve the most delicious effect.

Because of this, when the meal was served, both of them ate with relish.

Shi Xiaohan even felt that these simple and simple dishes were more delicious than the big fish and meat in Piaoxiang Building.

After all, she and Gu Xu did it themselves.

After the meal, Gu Xu called the little scholar on the screen portrait and told him to wash the dishes, while he took out the ginseng given by Chen Jisheng and prepared to use it to make soup.

This morning, when he was fighting the Locust Tree Dryad, he only used the "Meteor Walking to the Moon" body method twice, and he already felt tired and his heart ached.

This made him realize that he needed to find a way to make up for his body as soon as possible.

Although now with the help of talismans and spells, he can also successfully complete the task of killing ghosts.

However, as his realm ascends, sooner or later he will encounter more powerful and unpredictable ghosts in the future.

He may not learn swordsmanship, swordsmanship, or sticks, but he must master a technique that will help him escape quickly.

Otherwise, if the ghost he encounters in the future has the ability to get close in an instant, then he will have to wait for death on the spot.

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Thinking of this, Gu Xu opened the box that Chen Jisheng gave him.

However, when he saw what was inside, he frowned slightly.

"Xiaohan, come and see, is this really ginseng?"

Shi Xiaohan immediately turned his head over.

I saw that in the center of this box, there was indeed a thing shaped like ginseng.

It's just that the color of this thing is as white as snow, and it looks crystal clear, with a hazy luster, as if it is a pure and unsullied jade.

"I've heard my father mention it. It's not ginseng, it's snow ginseng, it's rarer and more precious than ginseng, and it's said to be able to cure all kinds of diseases, and it can also improve the foundation of cultivators to a certain extent," Shi Xiaohan pondered for a moment and replied, "Legend has it that it only grows on Mount Yi—you should know that Mount Yi is the territory of the 'fierce god' level ghost Snow Maiden. Anyone who tries to pick snow ginseng will have to risk their lives being killed by the Snow Maiden.

"In the Great Qi Dynasty, snow ginseng can be said to be priceless."

Hearing her words, Gu Xu was silent for a moment, and said with a calm face: "It turns out that this thing is so rare...... It is no wonder that there is no record in the medicinal materials of the library hall. ”

"Gu Xu, quickly take it to make soup, don't live up to Lord Chen's kindness!" Shi Xiaohan tugged at his sleeve lightly, and then said, "I believe that after taking this snow ginseng, your body will definitely become stronger!" ”

Gu Xu nodded stiffly and walked towards the kitchen with the snow ginseng.

At this moment, the words that Chen Jisheng had said this morning came to his mind - "This is the ginseng that Lord Qianhu of Qingzhou Mansion gave me."

Gu Xu knew that Wei Jiusi, a thousand households in Qingzhou Mansion, and Chen Jisheng were only general friends, and the relationship was not deep.

If this snow ginseng is really an extremely scarce and priceless treasure, it is impossible for Wei Jiusi to easily give it to Chen Jisheng as a gift—isn't it fragrant to keep it for himself and for his younger generations?

Presumably, Chen Jisheng must have paid a lot of price in order to obtain this snow ginseng.

Gu Xu sighed lightly.

The box in his hand seemed to have become as heavy as a thousand pounds.

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Meanwhile.

The lobby of the Yamen of the Yishui Exorcism Division.

Another biting cold wind blew through the window.

Chen Jisheng picked up a handkerchief, covered his mouth, and coughed non-stop.

On his white handkerchief, mottled bloodstains were clearly visible.

It's like a red plum blooming in the ice and snow.

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