In the pavilion, Luo Chuan lifted the teacup on the table and drank the hot "Baiwei Tea" inside.

His gaze was calm, as if he was immersed in the fragrance of tea, and he didn't care about the results of the comparison test.

Then he looked up at the sky and whispered, "Is the rain about to stop?" ”

Shangguan Jin followed his gaze.

I saw that the raindrops gradually thinned, and a narrow slit was revealed between the heavy black clouds, and a ray of light came through it, like gold threads embroidered on a black cotton coat.

"Hmm." She nodded, holding the handle of the teapot at the same time. I'm going to pour another cup of tea for Luo Chuan.

"No need," Luo Chuan smiled faintly and waved his hand at her, "The rest of the tea should be used to toast our future Fu Dao Grandmaster!" ”

…………

Li Zhengding, the dean of Longmen Academy, sat on a stone bench.

His expression didn't change in the slightest, like a motionless sculpture.

There is a short distance between the pavilion he is in and the rockery where the Great Qi National Teacher is located.

With Dean Li's cultivation, he could naturally clearly hear the conversation between the national teacher and the four candidates.

So he knew that his cousin Mo Li had failed in the competition.

Mo Li swore to himself that "the national teacher will also have a time to look away", which has become a joke.

However, at this moment, in his heart, there was no expected disappointment or atmosphere of emotion.

On the contrary, I was full of emotion.

Because Mo Li is indeed inferior to others.

Especially when Dean Li heard the phrase "all monks can draw a talisman", he was stunned - if it weren't for the fact that he was very deep in the city and could be able to express his joy and anger, I am afraid that he would have been dumbfounded and shot up a long time ago.

"How can there be such a genius in this world?" Dean Li couldn't believe it.

Although he was not a Fu cultivator and only knew a little about the Fu Seal Technique, he was very clear about the significance of Gu Xu's creation in the cultivation world of the Great Qi Dynasty. From now on, the sigil may no longer be just a means of opposing the enemy of a very small number of people, but will become a weapon that can be mass-produced.

"No wonder the national teacher will respect him very much," Dean Li couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "Let Mo Li compete with such a person...... In fact, it's a high level of Mo Li! ”

…………

Princess Zhaoning remained silent.

Although she has no talent for cultivation and cannot draw talismans by herself, she has read a lot of books on talismans, and has also consulted with national teachers and many talisman masters for relevant knowledge.

When the national teacher was commenting on the candidates one by one, she was also silently thinking about how these talismans would help the Great Qi Dynasty in the future cause of killing ghosts.

Zhao Xinran's "beacon fire" talisman once made her eyes shine.

Perhaps its drawing cost is relatively high, and it is not realistic to want to be widely used in the people; However, if it is used in the intelligence collection and communication of the Exorcism Division, it may be able to make up for the shortcomings of some heavenly deduction techniques.

Mo Li's "Evil Ghost Entering the House Disturbance Talisman" and Shen Qiu's Nameless Talisman did not cause her too many mood swings. After all, she had seen many runes with similar effects in books.

As for Gu Xu's "fire character", Princess Zhaoning sat on the stone bench and was stunned for a while, and then said slowly: "It's really outrageous." ”

She had a faint premonition - maybe in the future, Gu Xu would make the Great Qi Dynasty's Fu Seal Technique Theory System change drastically.

By that time, the rune books in the Longmen Academy and the Exorcism Division Yamen may have to be thrown away and rewritten; Those who practice runes may also need to put aside the knowledge they already have in their minds and embrace a whole new set of ideas......

Not long ago, Princess Zhaoning had thought about bringing Gu Xu under her command and becoming a help for her younger brother Xiao Shangzhen, the fourth prince, to compete for the "Tai'a Sword" and the succession to the throne.

But thinking back on this matter today, she couldn't help but smile and shook her head gently.

This young man from Qingzhou Mansion is too dazzling.

With Xiao Shangzhen's insignificant ability...... Even if he didn't lose his cultivation, as long as he stood by his side, he would be completely covered by his light.

…………

"I think, let Gu Xu become the new guest teacher of Longmen Academy, everyone should have no objection, right?" After a moment of silence, the national teacher stood up from the cold stone, looked around at the people around him, and said in a flat tone.

Zhao Xinran shook his head.

Mo Li lowered his head and remained silent.

Shen Qiu showed a relieved smile and said, "I have no objection. ”

显然，经过三轮的比试后，顾旭的符道造诣已经令对手们深深叹服，再也没有与之竞争的念头。

The national teacher nodded, then turned his head and glanced at Dean Li, who was sitting in the pavilion.

Dean Li smiled and got up and walked this way.

In his hand, a metal token appeared out of thin air.

In the beginning, the token was empty, without the slightest handwriting.

But as Dean Li's mind moved, several golden rays of light appeared on the token, like several invisible carving knives, quickly carving the words "Longmen Academy" and Gu Xu's name on the surface of the token.

Gu Xu knew that this token would become a symbol of his status in the academy in the future.

It will give Gu Xu the opportunity to go to the canteen to eat, go to the library to consult materials, go to the academy retreat room to practice, receive the cultivation resources within the share, and participate in the academy's trial activities...... Numerous permissions.

When Dean Li walked straight over, Mo Li couldn't help but take a step back, a little afraid to look at his cousin's expression.

But Dean Li didn't seem to notice him at all.

With a friendly smile on his face, he walked up to Gu Xu and solemnly placed the token in Gu Xu's hand.

"On behalf of Longmen Academy, I welcome you, Mr. Gu," Dean Li deliberately changed his name to Gu Xu, which can be regarded as acknowledging his new identity, "It is an honor for me and all the academy teachers to be able to work with a promising Fu Dao master like you in the future. ”

"The dean has won the award," Gu Xu took the metal token and said modestly, "I still need a lot of advice from your seniors in the future." ”

Gu Xu's words fell on the ears of Fu Tao and Du Yuan, two teachers not far away.

The two glanced at each other, and invariably sighed in their hearts: So far, besides the saints, who else is worthy of instructing this demon? Let him teach us about it.

At this time, Dean Li opened his mouth and continued: "As a guest teacher, Mr. Gu's own job is still the first, so naturally he doesn't have to stay in the academy all day like us.

"It's just that, after today's competition, all the students here are looking forward to hearing from you to share some of your experiences in the art of seals.

"I wonder if you are free in early February and can come to the academy for a public lecture?"

Lessons are going to be given to students so soon?

Gu Xu looked around at the students who were watching behind the rockery, in the corridor, among the grass and trees, and sure enough, there was an expectant expression on their faces.

The Great Qi Dynasty is indeed a place of Muqiang.

At first, there were still many people in the academy who were not very friendly to Gu Xu.

However, as Mo Li bowed his head in front of Gu Xu and admitted defeat, and Dean Li also extended a friendly invitation to Gu Xu, the attitudes of these students gradually changed.

After all, emotions like "jealousy" or "hostility" usually arise only between people who are not far apart.

is like a person from a mediocre family, who may be jealous of a wealthy neighbor who lives in a large courtyard house and has a two-room concubine; But for the Jinling Shen family who is rich in the world, or the royal relatives who wear gold and silver, they can only look up in the dust, silently envious, and hate themselves for not being able to have a good baby.

Gu Xu at this moment really made many people feel out of reach.

"No problem." Gu Xu thought about it and nodded in agreement.

According to what Luo Si Shou said before, he needed to give a lecture to the students of the academy at least once a month in order to obtain the silver two and the cultivation resources.

So, after a brief discussion with Dean Li, they set the time for the fifth day of the second month - at that time, the admission of new students to the hospital was over, and Gu Xu had no urgent matters in his hands for the time being.

"Looks like I'm going to have to take some time to think about what the lecture is about!" Gu Xu said silently in his heart.

It's not that he can't think of a topic to teach.

The way of the seal is as vast as a sea of smoke. Find a random talisman that he has improved, and the details in it are enough for him to talk for an hour or two.

He was just worried that what he was saying would be too difficult and complicated for the students to understand.

In the end, Dean Li finally mentioned what Gu Xu was most concerned about:

With the token in his hand, he could go to the treasury in the northwest corner of the academy to receive the resources needed for cultivation and Dao research—not only pills, but also materials for drawing talismans, arrays, alchemy, refining tools, etc.

He has a fixed quota every month - the resources within the quota can be claimed for free, and if you exceed the quota, you need to spend your own money to buy them.

As for his salary, it will be paid regularly at the end of each month, along with his salary in the Exorcist Division.

After all, Longmen Academy was the official institution of the cultivators of the Great Qi Dynasty, just like the "sacrificial wine", "Si Ye", and "Doctor" in the Guozi Prison, "Teaching and Learning" can also be regarded as an official position of the imperial court, and the salary is paid by the Great Qi Imperial Court.

And soon, Gu Xu will also receive an official appointment letter from the imperial court.

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On the outskirts of Luojing City, the headquarters of the Exorcism Division.

The atmosphere in the yamen gradually became more and more tense.

At first, there were officials and handymen who talked and laughed, and from the perspective of extremely unprofessional laymen, they evaluated several talismans who participated in the competition.

But as the bells of Luojing City rang again and again, they gradually became quiet.

Especially for people like Hong Wei who bet money in the gambling house, their hearts are pounding.

As for Shi Xiaohan, he looked at the cloudy sky, looked at the endless rain curtain, put his hands together on his chest, and repeatedly whispered the names of "Taishang Haotian" and "Ziwei Emperor", praying silently for Gu Xu.

She had long heard that the food in the canteen of Longmen Academy was extremely rich.

However, no matter how delicious the food is, if you taste it alone, no one can share it with you...... That's pretty boring, too!

I don't know how long it took, but the dark clouds gradually dispersed and the heavy rain gradually became lighter. The sun shines through the clouds, gilding the raindrops with a brilliant gold edge.

Faintly, she seemed to catch a glimpse of a rainbow in the distant sky.

At this moment, an astonishing change suddenly occurred in the yamen of the Exorcist Division.

The rain on the ground suddenly drifted into the air and condensed into a hanging curtain. Immediately afterward, the light and shadow on the water curtain flickered, forming a clear picture that caught everyone's eyes.

"What's going on?" Shi Xiaohan was a little stunned and couldn't help asking.

"This must be a powerful means of the Chief," replied one of the officials beside her, "In the past, if the monks on the front line won the battle against the ghosts, then the Chief's way would be to send the good news back to the yamen in advance and share it with everyone. ”

Two "fire characters" appear first on the water curtain.

They were thrown into the air together, turning into two bright fires in the rain.

Subsequently, two more figures appeared on the water curtain.

One of them is Gu Xu.

The other person Shi Xiaohan didn't know. However, according to the discussion of the surrounding officials, she knew that it was Dean Li of Longmen Academy.

I saw Dean Li solemnly hand over a metal token to Gu Xu's hand. On that token, the four big characters of "Longmen Academy" are clearly engraved.

The picture freezes in this moment.

Immediately afterward, the curtain of water turned back into rain and fell to the ground with a clatter. The brilliant light and shadow also disappeared without a trace.

Shi Xiaohan stood in place, stunned.

The sideburns are slightly wet, and I don't realize it.

A moment later, Hong Wei, who was not far away, suddenly jumped up, hugged his colleagues beside him and shouted loudly: "Master Gu has won!" I'm rich! ”

The quiet atmosphere was broken.

Shi Xiaohan finally came back to his senses, the corners of his mouth turned up, and his smile was like a flower.

On her pretty white porcelain-like face, a pair of small dimples were clearly visible.

thought that soon, he would also go to Longmen Academy and enjoy the sumptuous food in the canteen with Gu Xu...... She couldn't help jumping up, jumping three feet high, and then by virtue of her body, she jumped steadily onto the branch in the courtyard.

However, at this time, she suddenly realized a serious problem:

"Gu Xu has become a teacher in the academy, and I will soon become a student of the academy...... If I were in class, I wouldn't be able to call him by his first name.

"Then what should I call him?

"First...... Mr? ”

Thinking of this, she slipped on her feet and almost fell off the branch.

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After the conversation, Dean Li said goodbye to Gu Xu, and then turned around to deal with the affairs of the college.

Mo Li and Zhao Xinran also left one after another.

Before leaving, they all complimented Gu Xu's talisman attainments today, and at the same time said that if they had the opportunity in the future, they would definitely discuss the mystery of the talisman with Gu Xu.

Then, the Great Qi National Master stepped forward and said to Gu Xu: "Gu Xiaoyou, are you free tomorrow?" If it is convenient, we can go together to see the tomb of Master Chiyangzi. ”

Because Chiyangzi's "Seven Styles of Burning the Sky" is of great significance to Gu Xu, and after experiencing the incident of the empty Xuansan people in Qingzhou Mansion, Gu Xu is also very curious about the truth about Chiyangzi's madness.

So he readily agreed to the invitation of the national teacher.

After the national teacher left, Shen Qiu, who had been waiting quietly beside him, suddenly took a deep breath and came to Gu Xu.

"Master Gu, dare to ask if there is still a shortage of diners in your house?" He looked up at Gu Xu and said seriously in a slow voice.

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