After Gu Xu and Shangguan Jin returned to the Yamen of the Exorcism Division in a carriage, they immediately went to the stargazing platform and truthfully reported what they had seen and heard during this mission to the head of Luo.

After hearing the news that "there is a shopkeeper who looks exactly like the former members of the 'Shenji Battalion'", Luo Chuan couldn't help frowning.

"That sounds weird," he said, "you two go ahead and take care of something else." I'll go to the people in the palace later and ask about the recent situation of the 'Heavenly Dragon Great Array'. ”

Gu Xu and Shangguan Jin nodded.

Seeing that the head of Luo Si personally took over the handling of this case, they did not delay in this matter.

After leaving the stargazing platform, neither of them spoke, but they came to the library of the Exorcism Division together with a tacit understanding, and read the information about the previous generation of "Divine Machine Camp".

After a short silence, Shangguan Jin pointed to a few lines of words on the information and said to Gu Xu beside him: "Because the members of the first generation of 'Shenji Battalion' often have to go out to deal with dangerous ghosts, they have all left a 'soul lamp' in the yamen - if the 'soul lamp' is extinguished, it means that they have unfortunately died.

"The 'soul lamp' left by Wu Angelica's predecessors and his comrades-in-arms was extinguished in the battle against Qiqi, but no one could find their bones."

Hearing her words, Gu Xu couldn't help but think of the "Snow Girl" and "Drought Fish" in Qingzhou Mansion - he secretly guessed that the group of monks who sacrificed in the line of duty in the eighth year of Tianxing would be brought back to life in another life form in a way similar to the "Zhao Ming Forbidden Technique"?

"The 'Shenji Battalion' back then was definitely full of talents. Bao Xun, a master of formation, Zhuang Xingchen, a master of stick law, Mao Chichang, a famous 'poison doctor', and Su Ying'e, a Gu master from southern Xinjiang...... are all members of it. Their leader, Su Hao, a swordsman who was even more famous for a while, had already cultivated in the Sixth Realm when he was not yet forty years old," Shangguan Jian continued, "but none of them made it back safely from that mission. ”

Speaking of this, she sighed softly, took out the "Divine Machine Token" from her coat pocket, and held it in her hand.

Golden sunlight shines through the window lattice.

With the light, Gu Xu saw clearly the nine-tailed fox carved on the surface of the token, and also noticed a trace of melancholy between Shangguan Jin's eyebrows.

"To tell you the truth, Gu Daoyou," Shangguan Jian turned his head and showed a complicated smile at Gu Xu, "Since Lord Si Shou handed me this token, I have been both proud and terrified in my heart.

"I know that having the qualifications to join the 'Shenji Battalion' is a recognition of my qualifications and strength by the head of the department and the imperial court, and it is an enviable honor.

"I would love to take this opportunity and climb a little higher up to see the scenery from higher up.

"However, due to the imminent arrival of the 'Long Night', the ghosts that our generation of 'Divine Machine Battalion' will encounter will only be more powerful than the previous generation.

"Sometimes I'm really scared in case we never go back on a mission......"

Her voice grew softer and softer, and became as thin as a mosquito fly, and soon it was like a wisp of green smoke, completely dissipating in the library and could no longer be heard.

Gu Xu looked at her elegant and delicate face, looked at her eyes that had become hazy due to the loss of focus, and only felt that she was a little strange today.

The impression left by Shangguan Jian on Gu Xu has always been shrewd and capable, and he is exquisite. She seems to get along well with everyone and is comfortable with everything.

Unexpectedly, deep in her heart, there is still a vulnerable side hidden and a fear of the future.

He pondered for a moment and said softly: "Actually, in my opinion, the long night is a doomed catastrophe in this world. Whether we join the 'Divine Machine Battalion' or hide in a corner, we will encounter terrible ghosts and the possibility of death.

"In the 'Divine Machine Camp', although we often need to take the lead, from another point of view, we also have more opportunities to become stronger than outside."

Hearing his words, Shangguan Jin covered his mouth and chuckled.

She glanced at Gu Xu seriously, and the worry on her face just now disappeared without a trace in an instant, and she changed back to her calm and elegant appearance in the past.

"Gu Daoyou, you are the youngest among us," she teased, "but in the face of various crisis events, you are calmer than everyone else." There are times when I wonder if you're really only eighteen. ”

Gu Xu smiled and did not respond.

As a traverser, his mental age is more than eighteen years old.

Besides, since he came to this world, he has lived in the shadow of death, and he has been fighting hard for the goal of living a long life, and because of this, he has become so calm that it is difficult to make too many waves emotionally.

Next, Shangguan Jin asked Gu Xu about the arrangements later.

Gu Xu replied without hesitation, "Go home and cultivate."

However, he thought that "Shouchangfang" had just opened, and it should be busy recently, so he needed to pay more attention to it, so he added: "Take a look at my pill workshop by the way." ”

Hearing the words "Pill Workshop", Shangguan Jin's heart sprouted curiosity, so he said with a smile: "I have long heard that Gu Daoyou has built a new Pill Workshop in Luojing, but because of his busy official business recently, he has never had the opportunity to cheer for you. You happen to have free time today, can you take me with you? ”

Gu Xu thought about it and felt that the background of running a shop and workshop in a place like Luojing City was extremely crucial. Gu Xu thought about it and felt that it would be difficult to run a shop and workshop in a place like the capital if he didn't have a little background. As a native of Luojing, Shangguan Jin has a wide range of connections, and there may be places where she needs help in the future.

"No problem." He nodded in agreement.

…………

When Gu Xu came to "Shouchangfang" again, the steward Yang Shuo immediately put down the work in his hand and went out to greet him enthusiastically.

In the past, Steward Yang had been working for the Shi family in Qingzhou Mansion, and his understanding of Gu Xu was roughly "a young handsome man with amazing talent".

Now that he has come to the capital, seeing the appearance of "Shouchangfang" and hearing all kinds of exaggerated rumors, he finds that he obviously underestimated the talent and influence of this young man.

So on the one hand, he silently sighed, "Miss Shi's vision is really good", and on the other hand, his attitude towards Gu Xu became more and more polite.

"Lord Gu, earlier today, our workshop has signed an order with Dongping Hou, Yongcheng Bo, and the Jiazi Battalion of the Capital Garrison," Steward Yang stepped forward with a smile on his face, and involuntarily said to Gu Xu in a tone of invitation, "They have already paid the deposit, and they will come here to pick up the goods in a few days." ”

Gu Xu nodded, and once again sighed in his heart at the speed of development of this workshop - before the manpower was recruited, he had already entered the field of vision of the Luojing magnates.

Shen Qiu's ability to run the industry is really not blown.

Thinking of Shen Qiu, Gu Xu casually asked Steward Yang, "Is Shen Gongzi busy in there now?" ”

"Shen Gongzi is not in the workshop," Steward Yang shook his head and replied, "He said that he has an important matter at home, and he has to go back to Jinling to deal with it, and he should be able to rush back within two days." ”

Gu Xu wasn't too surprised by this.

After all, Shen Qiu, as a disciple of the gate valve, although he said that he wanted to break away from the family, he must have an inseparable connection with the family, and he will definitely encounter a lot of messy and headaches.

Besides, Shen Qiu's identity is a doorman, not a servant, and he has a high degree of freedom.

It's also normal to leave the workshop for two days once in a while.

Subsequently, Steward Yang led a young man in his twenties to Gu Xu.

This person is of medium height, with a thin physique, a pointed chin, hanging eyes, and is wearing a cyan robe similar to Gu Xu's style.

"His name is Zhong Jun, and he is an alchemy apprentice that our workshop just recruited today." Steward Yang introduced.

From Steward Yang's mouth, Gu Xu learned that this young man named Zhong Jun was a casual cultivator from nearby Xin'an County, who came to the capital three years ago and traveled between many pill workshops in order to make a living.

Because Gu Xu has been in the limelight recently, and he has just built "Shouchangfang", Zhong Jun regarded it as a godsend, and did not hesitate to leave his previous owner and come here.

"I've admired Lord Gu's reputation for a long time," Zhong Jun said with a smile on his face, "Being able to work under Lord Gu is a blessing that I can only cultivate in a few lifetimes." ”

He kept saying flattering words, and at the same time didn't forget to run into the house and pour Gu Xu a cup of hot tea.

Gu Xu had a calm expression on his face, but deep down in his heart, he couldn't help but secretly comment: This person's ability to compliment others is really too different from Shangguan Jin's rank.

Shangguan Jin praises people, very natural, very meticulous, can always praise others' hearts, giving people a feeling of spring breeze.

But this Zhong Jun's words are a bit exaggerated.

Even with Gu Xu's psychological quality, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

"Good job!"

In the end, Gu Xu didn't know what to say, so he reached out and patted Zhong Jun on the shoulder, leaving a simple word of encouragement.

Then, Gu Xu also introduced Shangguan Jin, who came with him, to everyone in the workshop.

Hearing that Shangguan Jin was the trusted assistant and indispensable right-hand man of the head of the Exorcism Division, the faces of everyone present showed a look of surprise and awe.

After all, as a mysterious and powerful saint, Luo Sishou rarely appears in public on weekdays.

Therefore, cronies like Shangguan Jin and Chu Fengge are often regarded as the spokespersons of Luo Si Shou - every word they say will make people can't help but guess whether it will be the will that Si Shou wants to convey.

But today, Shangguan Jin behaved without a show, with an approachable smile on his face, and greeted everyone present cordially.

In addition, she also took out a large, exquisitely shaped, three-legged danding with a crane pine and cypress pattern carved on the outer wall from the storage magic weapon she carried.

"This small gift is a little bit of my heart," she smiled, "I hope that 'Shouchangfang' will be prosperous and prosperous in the future." ”

Steward Yang thanked him again and again.

Things like Dan furnace and Danding are indeed materials that "Shouchangfang" needs at present.

The "three-legged Danding" has the meaning of prosperity and prominence, and the cranes and pines and cypresses on it symbolize longevity, which is also a just right wish.

It's just that Gu Xu felt a little strange about this.

He thought that Shangguan Jin came to "Shouchangfang" with him today, and it was a temporary idea.

I didn't expect her to prepare a gift early, and she always carried it with her-

It was premeditated!

This woman is really unfathomable.

As for the new alchemy apprentice Zhong Jun, after seeing Shangguan Jin, he was even more happy.

He was born poor, lacked a background, and wandered in the capital for a long time, but he never became famous.

The reason why he left his original owner and came to "Shouchangfang" was because he had speculative ideas in his heart and wanted to rely on Gu Xu, a rising star, to seek a good future for himself.

Because of this, when he saw Gu Xu for the first time, he was anxious to be courteous, hoping to be remembered by Gu Xu.

However, he didn't expect that today, in addition to Gu Xu, he would have the opportunity to meet another big man from the Great Qi Exorcism Division!

This was a surprise for him!

So he rushed into the house again, brought Shangguan Hibiscus a cup of tea, and the compliments poured out of his mouth like a tide, praising Shangguan Hibiscus from head to toe, from appearance to personality, to cultivation, to work ability, how exaggerated and exaggerated.

Shangguan Jin stood in place, looking at him with a smile.

Seeing this scene, Gu Xu silently complained in his heart: Young man, do you know that you are getting an axe at the class gate?

I have to say that Zhong Jun's performance today reminded him of some young people who were new to the workplace in his previous life - he couldn't wait to be liked by his boss, but because of some inappropriate words and behaviors, he ended up being self-defeating.

At this time, a magnificent-looking carriage came from the end of the street and stopped outside the door of "Shouchangfang".

An old man dressed in fine clothes and with a long beard stepped out of the carriage with the help of the waiter.

The old man raised his head first, glanced at the plaque with the words "Shouchangfang" written on it, and then showed a kind smile on his face and walked straight towards the small building.

Since Gu Xu had never seen this old man, he asked Steward Yang beside him, "Who is he?" ”

Steward Yang's eyes were solemn and he did not answer immediately.

He took out a note with more than a dozen names written on it from his coat pocket, and read it several times, his brow furrowing more and more.

After a while, he said to Gu Xu apologetically: "I'm very sorry, Lord Gu, I didn't know this guest when I first came to the capital. ”

Gu Xu looked at the familiar handwriting on the note, and narrowed his eyes slightly: "Who wrote this note in your hand?" ”

"It was left by Shen Gongzi when he left," Steward Yang replied, "He said that these people are all customers he had, and they may come to visit in the next few days." It's just that, Master Gu, please forgive me, I really don't recognize which of these old men is one of them......"

Gu Xu didn't speak.

The Great Qi Dynasty has always paid attention to etiquette.

Not being able to recognize the identity of the guest may sound trivial, but it also means that the host is disrespectful to the guest, which is extremely detrimental to the future relationship between the two parties.

However, just as Gu Xu was pondering how to solve this problem, Shangguan Jian suddenly leaned into his ear and whispered to him: "This old man is the head of Ye Huishou of the 'Wynn Chamber of Commerce', and his full name is Ye Wuwei. One of his cousins-in-law is the concubine of the Xiangyang Chen family, and a large part of the funds in his chamber of commerce also come from the Xiangyang Chen family. Not long ago, his son had just married the sister of Luo Huishou of the 'Fufa Chamber of Commerce......"

At this distance, Gu Xu could clearly smell that the sachet on her waist exuded a calming light fragrance.

He suddenly remembered that Shen Qiu had also mentioned this Ye Huishou in front of him, who was the creditor of "Shouchangfang", not only lent "Shouchangfang" a thousand taels of silver, but also waived most of the interest.

However, in the past, he always sent housekeepers to deal with him, so the people in "Shouchangfang" couldn't recognize his identity.

"If you can't recognize this gold lord father today, it's just too embarrassing."

Gu Xu thought silently, thanked Shangguan Jian softly, and then stepped forward with a smile and said to the long-bearded old man: "Ye Huishou came to patronize me in person today, which really made my small workshop shine. ”

Ye Huishou arched his hand and smiled: "I have long heard that Lord Gu is the pride of the sky and a young hero. When I saw it today, it really lived up to its name. ”

“……”

The dialogue between the two took place in the business exchange of blows.

Gu Xu's image and conversation left an excellent impression on Ye Huishou.

Ye Huishou was in a happy mood, so he waved his hand and placed an order worth hundreds of taels of silver on the spot - the Wynn Chamber of Commerce itself was not short of pills, and he placed this order obviously out of favor, in order to cheer Gu Xu up.

At the same time, he also mentioned that he also has a daughter who is one year older than Gu Xu - if Gu Xu is not married, he might as well consider it.

Of course, Gu Xu decisively refused, and at the same time politely said that he had already fallen in love with someone.

Ye Huishou regretted it.

However, Steward Yang next to him quietly breathed a sigh of relief, and thought silently in his heart: This future uncle is really a sweet and sweet potato in the capital - if Miss Shi hadn't known him early enough, I am afraid that he would have been snatched away by others.

…………

After Ye Huishou, several more prominent guests came to "Shouchangfang".

They were all people Shen Qiu had contacted before, and Gu Xu didn't know any of them.

Fortunately, Shangguan Jin followed him and told him the identities of these guests in time, so that Gu Xu could avoid embarrassment.

These guests all showed a very friendly attitude towards Gu Xu, did not hesitate to place an order, and when they saw that Gu Xu was not married, they enthusiastically introduced him to him.

But Gu Xu refused.

Steward Yang next to him looked very nervous.

He felt that it was necessary for him to write a letter to Lord Qianhu Shi of Laizhou Mansion, describing Gu Xu's popularity in the capital, and persuading Lord Shi to hurry up and make a marriage contract for his daughter, so as not to have too many dreams at night.

Although Gu Xu and Shi Xiaohan have a deep affection, he is a young man with strong blood after all - in case a certain gate valve wants to recruit Gu Xu as a son-in-law, marry him a beautiful and noble daughter, and provide him with a way to ascend to the sky step by step, Steward Yang does not dare to guarantee that Gu Xu can resist this temptation.

…………

After the guests left, Gu Xu stood on the steps outside the "Shouchangfang", looking at the crowd coming and going on the street, and breathed a sigh of relief.

He had to admit that the recent high fame, the many monks who had taken refuge in him, and the attitude of the guests who were rushing to woo him, really gave him a sense of drift.

His current situation can be called "spring breeze proud".

In the entire history of the Great Qi Dynasty, almost no one has reached his current achievements at the same age.

But Gu Xu didn't dare to relax because of this.

Because his goal is still far away.

As long as he didn't become a saint one day, he would feel a sword hanging over his head, which would make him uneasy.

In addition, he also hides secrets such as "Ziwei Life", white-haired boy, and "Huilu Rune", and has also learned about the hidden secrets of the Tianxing Emperor behind the Lu family's murder house case - these secrets will undoubtedly put him on the opposite side of the emperor.

If one day, the emperor discovers his secret, will his glory at this time be shattered in an instant?

Gu Xu didn't think about it anymore.

He only felt as if he was walking on the edge of a cliff, and every step had to be taken carefully.

At this time, Steward Yang came to his side and reported to him the income of today's "Shouchangfang".

Gu Xu listened silently.

Suddenly, he realized an important problem-

Shen Qiu has always been a very thoughtful person.

Since signing the cooperation agreement with Gu Xu, he has handled things in an orderly and seamless manner, and has never let Gu Xu worry about things in the workshop.

When dealing with the powerful, he can also figure out everyone's thoughts and give the most appropriate gifts to them.

According to his character, if he wants to leave Beijing to do business, he should find the portrait and information of each customer in advance to avoid the embarrassing thing of not recognizing the identity of the guest.

However, today, Shen Qiu threw down a note and left in a hurry - his handover work was completely not in place, so that Steward Yang was at a loss in the face of the customer.

This is completely inconsistent with Shen Qiu's past style of doing things!

Gu Xu frowned.

He speculated that Shen Qiu might have encountered real trouble when he left Beijing and returned to Jinling City.

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