The story mentioned by Gu Xu is undoubtedly made up casually on the basis of "The Legend of the West Chamber".

But Shi Xiaohan is at the age when he is most likely to be cranky.

When Gu Xu mentioned "the daughter of the eunuch's family", she would wonder "did he think of me"; When Gu Xu's eyes looked at the back of the lecture hall, she would be like, "Is he looking for my location?"

In addition, she didn't know anything about the art of talisman seals, so it was naturally impossible for her to calm down and listen to the class.

Therefore, while the other students were frowning and pondering, a silly smile involuntarily appeared on her face, and a pair of clear almond eyes turned into a curved crescent.

Shi Xiaohan's smiling appearance fell into the eyes of a thin young man beside him.

He is also a freshman who entered this year and majored in Fu Dao.

The content that Gu Xu told was still a little difficult for him to understand. So he was frowning at the moment, and he hoped that someone would explain it to him in detail again.

"This beautiful girl smiled so happily and didn't take notes at all, she must have understood the content of Mr. Gu's teaching," he said secretly in his heart, "Her talent in runes is probably much stronger than mine."

No wonder she has the confidence to be late.

"Maybe I can ask her for advice."

Thinking of this, the thin young man plucked up his courage and cautiously reached out and poked Shi Xiaohan's arm, while politely asking, "This...... This fellow Daoist, what Mr. Gu just said about 'there are defects in the talismans in the book', I don't understand a little bit, can you please explain it to me again? ”

The thin boy's words dragged Shi Xiaohan's thoughts flying around back to reality.

She froze for two seconds, then stammered, "You...... What did you say? ”

The thin boy repeated what he had just said.

Shi Xiaohan said with an embarrassed expression: "Hmm...... Sorry, I didn't understand just now. In fact...... I majored in sword art, and I don't know much about Fu Dao, so I'm just here to listen today. ”

The thin boy was amazed.

He stared at Shi Xiaohan and couldn't help but complain in his heart: Since you don't understand Fu Dao, why did you keep staring at Gu Jiaoxi just now and smiling, and nodding from time to time? I thought you knew everything!

…………

Gu Xu didn't teach purely theoretical knowledge all the time.

He soon used the second-generation "Taishang Arctic Town Demon Slaying Talisman" as an example to share his experience in improving the talisman at the beginning.

"...... principle of the 'ghost slaying talisman' is actually very similar to the prayer of the 'séance'. Its names of 'Taishang' and 'North Pole' undoubtedly borrowed the power of 'Taishang Haotian' and 'Ziwei Emperor', and transformed this power into light and heat, which the demons and monsters feared the most, so that they would be wiped out.

"A few months ago, I discovered that although the principle and function of the 'Ghost Slaying Talisman' and the 'Ziwei Fu Spell' are similar, the power of the latter is much stronger than the former. This obviously means that the 'Ghost Slaying Talisman' is inferior to the 'Dao' in conveying the 'Dao'.

"So, I tried to borrow the idea of 'Ziwei Fu Spell' and make some modifications and adjustments to the rune style of the 'Ghost Killing Talisman'......

"Luckily, I was in a state of epiphany at the time, so it didn't take me much time.

“……”

While speaking, Gu Xu's heart moved, took out a piece of talisman paper from the "Xianyunju", and gently threw it into the air.

A curtain of light soon appeared in the air.

The light curtain clearly shows the patterns of the first and second generation of "ghost killing charms".

Gu Xu stretched out his hand to point out the differences between the two, and explained to the students how these changes had contributed to the transmission of the Tao.

It can be described as clear and simple.

When there were actual cases, the ignorant expressions on the students' faces gradually disappeared, and they all nodded thoughtfully.

Of course, this does not include observers like Shi Xiaohan - she stared at the two patterns on the light curtain, and only felt dizzy, and couldn't find any difference at all.

And the teacher Du Yuan, who sat on the small bench, benefited a lot.

He followed the train of thought that Gu Xu told, and used the charcoal pen he carried with him to put it in a small notebook, trying to make some minor changes to the "Liujia Yin and Yang Talisman" that he was best at.

As a rune master, Du Yuan has already created or improved many different runes.

It's just that he often has to rely on epiphany.

But the "epiphany" can be said to be extremely accidental.

It is often said that epiphany is a gift from God to monks, and it is the closest moment to the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. Only those who are deeply favored by God can get the opportunity to have an epiphany when God is in a good mood.

A person like Gu Xu who had an epiphany in three days can almost be said to be unprecedented.

But today, Gu Xu's lecture content has taught Du Yuan a more rational, scientific and mature method, so that he can deduce the talisman seal and find a better drawing plan without relying on epiphany.

"Master Gu is really talented," Du Yuan sighed silently in his heart, "I have a hunch that in the future, he is likely to go further than the National Teacher in the path of the Fu Seal." ”

As for the teacher Fu Tao, who quietly slipped into the lecture hall with his appearance, a strong sense of crisis surged in his heart.

At a young age, Gu Xu had such a deep understanding of the art of the Fu Seal.

And he himself has not made any outstanding achievements in the last year or two.

Although this is a very normal thing in the middle of the academy teaching, after all, no one can guarantee that they will be able to design a new sigil or create a new Dao method every year.

But as the saying goes, "the waves behind the river push the waves ahead".

Gu Xu's "back wave" is really menacing.

As a person with an arrogant personality, Fu Tao is very reluctant to hear such comments as "these old guys have been drawing talismans for so many years, and their achievements are not even a fraction of that of a young man", "these teachings in the academy are really messing around with generous treatment all day long, and I can do it too" and so on.

…………

Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, Gu Xu's rune class was nearing the end.

Before leaving the lecture hall, he set aside some time to answer questions from the students.

At the forefront was Hu Xiaoyun, who had participated in the audition of the "Luoshui Conference" at the South City Gate a few days ago.

Her cheeks flushed slightly with emotion.

As soon as she walked in front of Gu Xu, she handed over a pen and paper and said to Gu Xu: "Mr. Gu, can you please draw on this piece of paper the 'Taishang Arctic Town Demon Slaying Talisman' that you have improved?" I don't quite understand some of the details of it yet, and I want to take it back and think about it again. ”

Gu Xu asked, "What details do you not understand well?" Need I explain a little bit more? ”

Hu Xiaoyun thought about it for a while, but couldn't make up a suitable question, so she stumbled and said, "No need to trouble you, I'm ...... I'll just go back and take a look myself. ”

So Gu Xu instantly understood that this girl was not here to ask questions, but wanted to take the opportunity to ask him for a talisman drawn by him and take it back for collection-just like looking for fans who want an idol to autograph.

He smiled, took the pen and paper, and quickly drew a second-generation "ghost killing talisman".

Hu Xiaoyun thanked him and carefully clipped this "ghost killing talisman" into his notebook, for fear that it would have the slightest wrinkle.

Then she trotted away, ready to show off to her companions.

The second person to come to Gu Xu was Jia Xiuguang, Fu Jiaoxi's proud disciple - Gu Xu remembered that he was once defeated by Shi Xiaohan in the Lantern Festival Ring with the "Overlord Sword Technique".

And the expression on Jia Xiuguang's face was also a little embarrassed.

He still clearly remembers that on the day of the Lantern Festival, he openly expressed his desire to challenge Gu Xu in the ring, and at the same time said such provocative words as "Gu Xu will only let a girl stand out for him".

But less than a month passed, Gu Xu became a teacher in the academy, and Jia Xiuguang sat in his lecture hall as a student and asked him questions.

This made Jia Xiuguang feel like he was dreaming.

Some companions also joked with him, "Jia Xiuguang, you actually satirized Mr. Gu in public, and you can blow about this matter for a lifetime."

Whenever he heard this kind of words, Jia Xiuguang would regret what he had done.

He only hoped that Gu Xu was not a person who held grudges.

After all, the college has a lot of teaching authority.

If Gu Xu doesn't like him, he only needs to find a suitable reason, and he may fail the monthly assessment.

Jia Xiuguang thought about it as he opened his notebook, displayed a "Golden Light Talisman" he drew in front of Gu Xu, and asked politely: "Mr. Gu, I have tried to make some slight changes to a few details of the 'Golden Light Talisman' according to the ideas you just taught, and theoretically it should have stronger defense than before." But I'm not sure if I'm doing it right, and I'd love to see if you'll be able to help me see it. ”

In Gu Xu's memory, the "Golden Light Talisman" can be said to be one of Jia Xiuguang's best talismans. It was able to construct a sturdy shield out of thin air to block the opponent's attack - of course, this shield failed to stop Shi Xiaohan's majestic knife in the first place, but was easily pierced.

Gu Xu lowered his head, pondered for a moment, and then took out a charcoal pen out of thin air, added a few strokes to the talisman seal, and said at the same time: "Your train of thought is fine, but the true yuan consumed may be several times that of the previous one...... If we change it like this, we should be able to solve this problem......"

At the same time, Gu Xu secretly commented in his heart: Jia Xiuguang is worthy of being a student favored by Fu Jiaoxi, and his talent for Fu Dao is indeed not bad, although he has not yet reached the realm of a master, he has already been able to try to make some minor changes to Fu Seal - but there may be some minor problems in these modifications, and he needs others to help him check it.

At the same time, Jia Xiuguang couldn't help but feel emotionally when he saw Gu Xu's smooth and calm movements, and saw his unthinking confidence when he put down the pen.

In his impression, when the old man Fu Tao was helping him look at the talisman seal, he needed to stare at it for a long time before he could find out the problem.

But Gu Xu was able to write directly without hesitation, and he didn't seem to worry that he would make a mistake at all.

The skill is high, which can be seen.

When Gu Xu handed the revised "Golden Light Talisman" to Jia Xiuguang, Jia Xiuguang hesitated for a few seconds, but still mustered up the courage to speak: "Mr. Gu, on the day of the Lantern Festival, I am really sorry to say such things in public——"

"-I can't remember anything from so long ago," Gu Xu smiled faintly and interrupted him, "Do you have any other questions about today's lesson?" ”

In Gu Xu's opinion, on the night of the Lantern Festival, Shi Xiaohan had already cleaned up Jia Xiuguang for him - if he made a fuss about this matter now, wouldn't it be too petty?

"No," Jia Xiuguang immediately shook his head, relieved, "Thank you, Mr. Gu, for helping me out." ”

The students at the college were very active in asking questions.

Among them, there are many people who are not confused, but because they admire Gu Xu's reputation, they forcibly make up some questions, just to say a few words to Gu Xu in person.

Of course, there are those who sincerely seek advice.

For example, Tao Xi, a talisman from the Exorcism Division, almost recorded the content of Gu Xu's lecture today in her notebook, and drew key symbols in the places in doubt, asking Gu Xu questions one after another.

It's just that because her personality is too introverted, she will always be nervous and bow her head, and she can't express her meaning clearly many times, and she often needs Gu Xu to guess her thoughts.

And Gu Xu's kind attitude made her even more embarrassed.

When the bell rang, the students under the podium were still in a long queue, waiting to ask Gu Xu questions.

Gu Xu had to wave his hand, with an apologetic smile on his face, indicating that today's time was limited; If the students still have questions, they may wish to write to No. 22 Goldfish Lane, Yanqing Fang, and he will take the time to reply.

The remaining students had to leave in disappointment.

Gu Xu looked around, trying to find a familiar figure in the lecture hall.

However, Shi Xiaohan has long since disappeared.

"She must have slipped to the canteen early," Gu Xu silently guessed in his heart, "This girl, she can't do anything else, she will always come first in eating." ”

Then he also left the lecture hall and walked down the corridor in the direction of the dining hall.

As a teacher of Longmen Academy, you have to learn to use the benefits of teaching and learning, such as food subsidies, which will be wasted if you don't use them in time.

However, Gu Xu had just turned a corner and passed through a moon gate, when a petite body suddenly burst out from behind the pillar and threw himself into Gu Xu's arms.

Because her strength was too great, Gu Xu didn't stand firm for a while, and was pushed by her and hit the wall.

"Shi Xiaohan, what are you doing?"

Shi Xiaohan didn't say a word, he was so angry that he puffed up his cheeks, stretched out his small fist, and hammered it towards his chest.

It's just that when he was about to touch him, Shi Xiaohan suddenly retracted all the strength of his fist and touched him lightly, like a kitten with its claws stretched out to tickle him.

"Lady Heroine, what did I fail to do well to make you angry?" Gu Xu smiled and touched her head, "If you bring it up, I will definitely change it." ”

Her hair was soft and fluffy, and it felt like a fluffy little animal to the touch.

Gu Xu knows that Shi Xiaohan has always eaten soft rather than hard. When she is petty, never reason with her or force an argument with her. As long as you follow her mind and make her happy, the next second she will smile and throw away the troubles just now.

Shi Xiaohan bit his lip, thought about it and thought, and felt as if he really hadn't done anything wrong.

Although he called her "little fool" that day, she also called him "big villain" before, and there were back and forth, so naturally it was even smoothed out - if you lose your temper with such a small thing, wouldn't it be a loss of heroine's demeanor?

As for this morning, it was even more because she was late......

Well, these are excuses.

When Gu Xu came to her, she found that she couldn't be angry with him at all, and she was reluctant to shake her fist at him, and even involuntarily defended him in her heart.

In the end, she said stiffly: "Don't talk nonsense! I'm not angry. ”

As she spoke, she hugged Gu Xu's arm tightly, her face resting on his shirt, as if she was sniffing the familiar breath on him.

The two stood by the wall and were silent for a moment.

After a while, Shi Xiaohan said slowly, "When is the next time you come to the academy?" ”

"It should be a month later, about the fifth day of the third month."

"In two days, it will be the Academy's rest day. Can we go to the Luo River for barbecue together? ”

Female students from other academies, when they are off, either go out to go out, visit relatives, or go to the street shops in Luojing City.

But Shi Xiaohan just wanted to get "food".

Gu Xu smiled: "I'm afraid it won't be possible in the next week." When I set off tomorrow, I will leave Luojing for a while, find a secret cultivation place, and climb the 'Broken Soul Cliff'. ”

"'Broken Soul Cliff'?" Shi Xiaohan's eyes widened, "You're too fast!" ”

In her memory, Gu Xu's entry into the third realm was much later than her.

But now, when she herself was still struggling on the 400th step, he was about to climb the 'Broken Soul Cliff' of the 1,999th step.

Gu Xu stretched out his hand and brushed a strand of hair from her sideburns behind her ear, and said with a smile: "In the future, don't say the word 'fast' casually." ”

Shi Xiaohan couldn't understand what he was saying at all.

She just felt that his pace was too fast, and that he was so popular in both the academy and the exorcism division, that it was so good that it felt unreal, and it made her feel a little insecure.

So before she knew it, she was gripping his arm even tighter.

"By the way, Gu Xu, do you know the 'Undefeated Sword God' Hu Yun?" At the same time, she suddenly remembered an important matter, so she opened her mouth and asked Gu Xu, "He is the teacher who taught me to practice sword techniques in Longmen Academy. I've heard people say that he's a very good master. ”

"Hu Yun ......" Gu Xu frowned slightly, recalling the information he had read before, "If I remember correctly, he is the personal disciple of the former pavilion master of the Shudi Sword Pavilion, and he is also the senior brother of the current pavilion master and the current sage Xu Man. After the death of the previous pavilion master, he left the Sword Pavilion because of his disagreement with the Xu Pavilion Lord, and abandoned the sword and followed the sword. Since then, he has traveled the world and his whereabouts are elusive.

"There are not many records of him in the book, only that he has a unique understanding of knife techniques. Qi people are also a strong contender when evaluating 'who is the first person under the saint'.

"It's a very lucky thing that you can practice your sword skills with him."

Shi Xiaohan let out a "hmm" and nodded.

Then she asked, "Are you going to have lunch in the canteen later?" In the last few days, I have studied the daily recipes of the canteen. If you don't guess wrong, there will be yellow boiled yam chicken, yam meatballs, stir-fried pork kidneys, roast duck, almond tofu and ...... at noon today."

As long as "eating" is mentioned, especially eating with Gu Xu, Shi Xiaohan's eyes will flash with joy, like bright stars in the night sky.

Looking at her like a river, Gu Xu felt that she might have memorized all the recipes in the canteen of Longmen Academy.

"Xiao Han, you should know that climbing the 'Broken Soul Cliff' is a very difficult thing, and I need to spend a lot of time preparing in advance......" he said with a pretended seriousness.

Hearing his words, Shi Xiaohan lowered his head in some frustration.

But she knew that Gu Xu's time was precious, and she didn't dare to open her mouth to keep it, but she still held his arm tightly and didn't want to let go.

"But," Gu Xu suddenly changed his words, rubbed her head, and said with a smile, "Last night, I had already reached the 1,999 steps, and all the preparations that should be made were made. The college has a lot of meal subsidies every month, and I don't want to waste it. You can eat almond tofu today, so why not try it? ”

The haze on Shi Xiaohan's face instantly dissipated, and a bright smile bloomed again.

"I guessed you wanted to eat tofu a long time ago!"

As she spoke, she jumped up and ran to lead the way.

The sun shone down on her porcelain-smooth and fair skin, leaving her with a radiant glow.

Gu Xu smiled and followed.

…………

The sixth day of the second month of the twenty-fourth year of Tianxing.

At dawn.

An old man and a young man walked out of the gate of Luojing City and came to the suburbs with a wide view. Their shadows were stretched long by the glow of the rising sun.

The older man is dressed in a crane, and he is plump and cool, and he is Luo Chuan, the head of the exorcism division.

The young man was dressed in a green shirt, with a tall posture, fresh and handsome, and it was Gu Xu who was about to go to Dagu Pass to find the lava river and break through the "Broken Soul Cliff".

"Gu Xiaoyou, I'll send you here today," I heard Luo Chuan say, "On the way to Dagu Pass, there are still a lot of ghosts of all kinds. If you want, you can use them as whetstones to practice your actual combat skills. This may be of great help to you to participate in the 'Luoshui Conference' in the future.

"When you come back, I'll help you calculate the merits."

Gu Xu nodded and thanked Luo Sishou for his care.

The two parted.

Gu Xu faced the cool breeze and strode forward, but he didn't care about it.

Luo Chuan watched Gu Xu disappear at the end of his sight, then tore through the space and returned to the stargazing platform of the Exorcism Division's yamen.

He sat cross-legged at the low table, summoned his bronze mirror out of thin air, and whispered to himself, "Is the 'astrolabe' really in the royal treasury?" ”

The bronze mirror glowed with a golden sheen.

This is an affirmative answer.

This question, Luo Chuan has divined hundreds of times. But it wasn't until today that he got a clear answer.

Then he knew that his way had improved again.

The gods seem to have given him more favor and allowed him to see a clearer future.

PS: 6,000 words chapter. (Sorry for taking some cold medicine, accidentally fell asleep for more than ten hours, and only now finished writing qaq)

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