Laoshan Mountain is located on the shore of the East China Sea and was once known as the "Immortal Mountain on the Sea".

Its name was first derived from the phrase "Gradually, Dimension its Height; The mountains and rivers are far away, and the viqilao is viral" - it is said that this poem describes the scene of the arduous march of the Great Qi Emperor Taizu during his expedition to the Yaksha Kingdom of the East China Sea.

However, since the ascension of the Kongxuan Sanren, this mountain has not had the slightest immortal energy, but has been shrouded in a gray, shrouded mist.

Coupled with the cold and humid air and the howling cold wind, this place looks like the underworld.

Gu Xu had learned that because the Kongxuansan people had set a ban in their retreat place, not only did not have any stairs or plank roads on Laoshan Mountain, but also could not build any stairs or plank roads.

Only when the ruins are officially opened on the first day of the first lunar month will the mysterious climbing passage on the steep hillside be inadvertently revealed.

"The people of Kongxuansan have always disliked ordinary people disturbing their tranquility," Shi Lei once explained, "but as a high-level cultivator, sometimes he also needs to find his mortal heart - after all, with an anchor, he can avoid getting lost on the path of cultivation." ”

At this time, there is still about a day and a half before the ruins open.

To rush to the foot of Laoshan Mountain, it can be said that it is more than enough.

But Shi Lei still repeatedly told everyone not to act alone - those called "Otters?" Ghosts, especially like to attack lone passers-by.

Everyone nodded yes.

When stepping into the gray mist, everyone's heart is extremely alert.

And not just for the "Otters?".

There is also the wariness of each other.

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"Gu Daoyou, are you sure you won't cooperate with me?" At this moment, Shangguan Jian appeared beside Gu Xu without warning and whispered in his ear.

Because she was so close, Gu Xu could clearly hear her breathing.

?“ Shangguan Daoyou, didn't I give you the answer to this question a long time ago? Gu Xu took a step back and said lightly.

"Actually, Gu Daoyou, there were a lot of people before, and I still have an important piece of information for you," Shangguan Jian chuckled lightly and winked at him, "Lord Si said that the prohibition set by the Kong Xuansan people within the Laoshan Mountains can shield the heavenly machine.

"In other words, no matter what happens next inside the Laoshan Ruins, no one outside can know."

Gu Xu did not respond immediately.

Not long ago, after he solved the case of the Lu family's murder house, Luo Sishou did say something to him - "With my current heavenly deduction technique, I can't see through what is in it." ”

And he could also understand the meaning of Shangguan Jin's words.

The ruins of Laoshan can shield the heavens-

This undoubtedly means that as long as the evidence can be erased, anything can be done inside the ruins.

If she had told the truth, the trip to Laoshan might have been more dangerous than he had imagined.

Not only does he have to deal with the obstacles set by the Empty Mystery Man, but he may also encounter backstabbing from his companions.

Although the "Divine Machine Battalion" order forbids its members to kill each other.

But the heart of guarding against others is indispensable.

In the absence of evidence, it is indeed possible that someone will be ruthless to his colleagues in order to win the inheritance.

"Does anyone else know this information other than you?" Gu Xu asked again.

"His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince, Sword Pavilion Su Xiao, and that kid from the Zhao family, should all know." Shangguan Jin said with a smile.

Hearing her answer, Gu Xu couldn't help but complain in his heart: Since everyone is a decent person with a prominent status, if you engage in that bandit-like murder and treasure hunting routine, it will be too boring, right?

It's just that Gu Xu still doesn't trust the woman in front of him very much.

In his view, interpersonal interaction usually begins with the exchange of interests.

The other people in the "Shenji Battalion" took the initiative to have a good relationship with him, and they usually "asked for something".

For example, Du Jingjing hopes to get guidance from Fu Dao.

For example, Chen Yanping hopes that he can become the help of Xiangyang Chen.

But he didn't know what Shangguan Jin wanted from him by choosing to cooperate with him.

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Just as Gu Xu was contemplating and thinking, Shi Lei, who was at the front of the team, suddenly shouted at him:

"Gu Xu, come here, I have something I want to talk to you about."

Hearing this, Gu Xu said "sorry" to Shangguan Jin, and then immediately came to Shi Lei's side.

"I received a letter from Xiao Han before," I only heard Shi Lei say lightly, "She said that she was recently in the 'Ming Zhi Hall' retreat in the Yamen of the Yishui Exorcism Division. Do you know anything about this? ”

Gu Xu nodded in affirmation.

"Shi Xiaohan's girl has lived a carefree life since she was a child," Shi Lei smiled, and then said, "With her talent, it shouldn't be a big problem to break the realm; But I was worried that she would be distressed by not being able to awaken her supernatural powers.

"To tell you the truth, as her father, I don't really expect her to be a strong person who stands up to the sky. As long as she is safe and happy, I will be satisfied. As for the supernatural powers...... It really doesn't really matter.

"Well, it's just that the girl has been lying in her letters to me lately, and even the servants of the house have been instigated by her to lie together. I can't believe what she said.

"So, Gu Xu, I want to ask you to do something - when you return to Yishui, write to me about her condition. I wonder if she's okay. ”

"No problem." Gu Xu readily agreed.

Shi Lei glanced at him and didn't speak again.

At this moment, he couldn't help but think of the letter he sent to Shi Xiaohan a few days ago:

"Your colleague Gu Xu is a very good person, help him more in the future!"

And Shi Xiaohan's reply turned out to be:

"Don't worry, Father! I will work hard to cultivate, work hard to get a powerful supernatural power, and I will definitely protect him well in the future! ”

When he saw this reply, Shi Lei could almost guess that his daughter was completely hopeless.

Fortunately, after observing in the past few days, he found that Gu Xu, this kid, is indeed a consistent and determined person.

Even if the female monks in the "Divine Machine Camp" often stared at him, even if the Shangguan at the headquarters of the Exorcism Division was constantly hanging around him, he could take the initiative to keep his distance from him.

It's just that the better Gu Xu is, the more complicated Shi Lei's mood becomes.

I thought I could have an excellent son-in-law.

Who would have thought that this boy would not know what evil he had created, and that he would attract the jealousy of God?

He thought about it again and again, and finally said to Gu Xu: "I don't have anything else to explain." I wish you all the best in finding fairy fate on Laoshan Mountain! ”

"Thank you, Lord Shi!" Gu Xu responded with a smile.

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As the team gradually moved in the direction of Laoshan Mountain, the gray mist around them became thicker and thicker.

In the fierce wind, a low wail could be faintly heard.

In the hazy mist, Gu Xu saw the village that had been massacred twenty-three years ago.

The houses are dilapidated, the walls are half-collapsed, and the uneven stone steps are covered with gray-green moss.

The ground was overgrown with weeds and rubble, and clumps of thorns intertwined with wild vines.

It can be described as barren and desolate.

In the face of this gloomy scene, even the Tianjiao of the Great Qi "Divine Machine Battalion" could hardly maintain complete calm.

Especially a young man like Xiao Shangzhen, the fourth prince, who lacked actual combat experience, was even more pale, and his hands were tightly clutching the bag full of magic weapons and talismans that his sister had prepared for him overnight.

"Bi Fang" Chu Wei also inadvertently broke out in a cold sweat - this trip to Laoshan looked obviously more dangerous than all the tasks he had taken before.

As for "Qingluan" Du Jingjing, she grabbed the talisman seal in her pocket with one hand, and repeatedly recited words such as "Teacher, I will not let you down" - as if she hoped to keep herself calm through psychological suggestion.

However, Gu Xu still did not change his face and was calm.

After experiencing the strange and unpredictable Lu Clan's murderous mansion, the atmosphere in this place is no longer to be feared.

At this moment, a cloudy wind whistled by.

A black shadow burst out of the gray mist and swooped down on the crowd.

Although the vision is exceptionally blurry.

But with his superhuman divine perception ability, Gu Xu could still tell that it was a humanoid ghost, wearing tattered clothes and tiger-like claws.

"Otter?" Appeared!

However, without waiting for Gu Xu to make a move, Su Xiao, who was not far ahead, didn't say a word, and pulled out a wooden sword and said, "Ottah?" Hack away.

A cold light flashed.

What about "Otter?" Before he could resist, he was split in half and turned into black ashes.

The whole process takes place in the blink of an eye.

"So fast!"

"He is worthy of being a closed disciple of the Sword Pavilion Master!"

"The speed of this sword is simply unreactive!"

“……”

Seeing such a scene, everyone in the "Shenji Battalion" couldn't help but sigh in their hearts.

Although they knew that "White Tiger" Su Xiao had always been at the top of the list of Fourth Realm cultivators, even Chu Fengge and Shangguan Jin were not his opponents.

But when they really saw him make a move, everyone still couldn't help but gasp.

"If I face Su Xiao in the future, will I not even see his sword clearly, and I will be killed in seconds?" This thought popped up in their minds.

Gu Xu also narrowed his eyes slightly.

At this time, he realized that Su Xiao, an ordinary-looking and taciturn guy, might be the real ruthless character in the reserve of the "Shenji Battalion".

Then, Su Xiao took out a handkerchief from his coat pocket and wiped the front and back of the wooden sword several times until there was no longer a trace of dust on its surface, and then retracted it into its sheath.

"I didn't expect it to be a heavy cleanliness addict!" Gu Xu complained silently.

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But "Otter?" There are clearly far more than one.

The first "Otter?" After being killed, there were three or four more "Otters?" While howling, he appeared in front of everyone with his teeth and claws.

This time it was Shangguan Jin who struck.

After seeing the extremely fast sword of the "White Tiger" Su Xiao, she was naturally not to be outdone, who was also a monk of the Fourth Realm.

In addition, Gu Xu refused her invitations to cooperate one after another, which made her a little unhappy.

So she wanted to take the opportunity to show off her true strength - to show that guy what a foolish choice it was to give up walking with her.

As a cyan light flashed, a short sword two feet long and slender appeared in her hand.

Among the monks of the Great Qi Dynasty, the sword was the most popular weapon.

The reason is simple –

One word, "handsome".

After all, as long as "sword" is mentioned, the first thing that comes to people's minds is usually a sword fairy with fluttering clothes and dusty clothes; But when it comes to "knives", people will think of the five big and three thick martial artists.

It's the same as Chu Fengge's "Tiankui" sword.

Shangguan Jin's natal sword is also named after the stars in the sky and is called "Tianyue".

According to astrology, the "Tianyue Star" is a Ziwei auxiliary star, known as the "Night Noble", "Yin Noble", also known as the "Yutang Noble Star" and "Female Star", its sex is gentle and kind, compassionate, and likes to help others secretly; Charismatic, knowledgeable, power-hungry, and in the limelight.

Compared with "Tiankui", "Tianyue" is more peach blossom and easy to be trapped.

Of course, Shangguan Jin has always been dismissive of astrology.

She was born in a humble background, and she was able to climb to today's position because of her talent, scheming, skill, and ruthlessness in using all available people.

Secretly helping others?

Trapped in love?

Put it on her, that's simply not possible.

She stepped forward, sword stabbing at the goblin, her form swift as a phantom.

Behind her, a phantom of a bright moon clearly emerged, enveloping her whole person in a silver-white halo, like a goddess in the Moon Palace.

The fourth style of "Yunhai Xinghe Sword", "Tianxiao Moon Shift"!

Gu Xu immediately recognized Shangguan Jin's sword style.

Because not long ago, Chu Fengge had also used this trick on him in the "Realm of the Dao".

It's just that Shangguan Jin's proficiency is much higher than Chu Fengge's, and her comprehension of the "Dao" is also much deeper, so her sword intent is naturally superior.

In the blink of an eye, the "Otter?" in front of him. Screaming again and turning into black ashes.

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Wait for the third wave of "Otters?" When it came, Shi Lei finally took action in person.

He raised his right hand slightly, and the gravel on the ground lit up with a bright fire and floated into the air.

Then, he pointed forward, and the floating gravel flew straight into the pile of ghosts, like pops falling from the sky.

Mournful cries rang out one after another in the gray mist.

But the screaming lasted only a few minutes.

Soon, all was silent again.

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Gu Xu stood in the middle of the team, watching the bigwigs take the lead in dealing with ghosts.

He's not a showman.

He prefers to hug other people's thighs and be a happy lying dog rather than appearing in front of people.

Just like when I teamed up with Shi Xiaohan to kill ghosts.

It's just that this kind of fun of lying down to win, he hasn't enjoyed it for a long time.

I re-experience it today, and I miss it very much!

PS: 4000 words big chapter for a monthly pass!

PS2: The astrology in this book refers to the number of Ziwei Doushu (but the astrology does not fully represent the subsequent plot direction).

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Exegesis:

(1) "Gradually, the stone is high; The mountains and rivers are far away, and they are tired. - "The Book of Songs, Xiaoya, and the Stone of Graduality"