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

Therefore, it took them less than an hour to resolve most of the controversial issues in the current book.

This made Cui Tianyou couldn't help but sigh: "Working with a guy like Gu Xu, who knows everything about the past and present, is really efficient! I don't need to use my own brain!"

He even felt that the library in Yishui Yamen might just be a decoration from now on.

If you encounter a question 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 the big news recently released by the Exorcist Division headquarters?" At this time, Cui Tianyou began to fall into the old habit of middle-aged men who like to talk about national affairs.

"What news?"

"Because the case of Lu's murderous house in Qingzhou Prefecture has not been solved for a long time, the chief executive has increased the task reward for this case to 5,000 meritorious deeds; in addition, those who successfully complete the task will also receive an additional

High-grade spells as reward. Alas, this reward is so rich that I am very excited - if it weren't for my weakness, I would have already set off for Qingzhou Mansion."

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

"What?"

"Desires that do not match one's abilities."

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

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 dark clouds, her bright almond-shaped eyes were staring at the floor tiles intently, her feet wearing exquisite embroidered shoes swayed under the dark robe, revealing her white and slender ankles.

When she heard Gu Xu's footsteps, she raised her head, frowned slightly and said, "Gu Xu, why did you stay in the library for so long? I'm almost starving to death waiting."

After she finished speaking, her stomach made a "gurgling" sound in response to the situation.

"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 time lost by this heroine." Shi Xiaohan folded his hands in front of his chest, snorted, and turned away.

Gu Xu was familiar with her character and knew that she was not really angry.

"So, Lady Heroine, how do you need me to compensate you?"

"As long as you make a delicious 'healthy lunch' as ​​promised, I will take the initiative to forget about this matter." Shi Xiaohan said seriously.

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

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So, a quarter of an hour later, Gu Xu took Shi Xiaohan to his small house and started cooking.

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

Although Gu Xu's cooking skills are not exquisite and not as good as those of chefs in high-end restaurants, he has no problem making some simple home-cooked dishes.

In addition, beside him was Shi Xiaohan, an "armchair" food theorist, who kept pointing at him, telling him what kind of heat each food needed and how to mix the seasonings to achieve the most delicious effect.

Because of this, when the food was served, both of them ate with gusto.

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

After all, she and Gu Xu made it together.

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

When he was fighting the locust tree demon this morning, he only used the "Meteor Walking on the Moon" technique twice, but he already felt physically exhausted and his heart ached.

This made him realize that he needed to find a way to replenish his health as soon as possible.

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

However, as his realm improves, he will encounter more powerful and weirder ghosts sooner or later.

He does not need to learn sword skills, sword skills, or stick skills, but he must master a body skill that can help him escape quickly.

Otherwise, if the ghost he encounters in the future has the ability to get close to him instantly, he will have no choice but to wait for death.

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Thinking of this, Gu Xu opened the box given to him by Chen Jisheng.

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

"Xiaohan, come here and take a look, is this really ginseng?"

Shi Xiaohan immediately put his head over.

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

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

"I heard my father mention this. It is not ginseng, but snow ginseng. It is rarer and more precious than ginseng. It is said to be able to cure all diseases and improve the qualifications of practitioners to a certain extent," Shi Xiaohan thought for a moment and replied

, "Legend has it that it only grows on Yishan Mountain - you should know that Yishan is the territory of the 'fierce' level ghost Snow Girl. Anyone who tries to pick snow ginseng needs to risk his life by being killed by the Snow Girl."

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"In the Daqi Dynasty, snow ginseng could be said to have a price but no market."

After hearing her words, Gu Xu was silent for a moment and said calmly: "So this thing is so rare... No wonder it has never been recorded in the medicinal materials books in the library."

"Gu Xu, hurry up and make soup with it. Don't let Master Chen down!" Shi Xiaohan gently tugged on his sleeve and continued, "I believe that after taking this snow ginseng, your body will be better."

You will definitely become stronger!"

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

At this moment, what Chen Jisheng said this morning came to his mind - "This is the ginseng given to me by Mr. Qianhu of Qingzhou Prefecture."

Gu Xu knew that Wei Jiusi and Chen Jisheng, from Qianhu Household in Qingzhou Prefecture, were only casual acquaintances and their relationship was not deep.

If this snow ginseng was really an extremely scarce treasure with a price but no market, there was no way Wei Jiusi could easily give it to Chen Jisheng as a gift—keep it for himself, wouldn’t it be good for his juniors to use?

Chen Jisheng must have paid a high price to obtain this snow ginseng.

Gu Xu sighed softly.

The box in his hand seemed to be as heavy as a thousand pieces.

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at the same time.

Yishui Exorcism Division Yamen Lobby.

Another gust of biting cold wind penetrated the window.

Chen Jisheng picked up the handkerchief, covered his mouth, and kept coughing.

On his white handkerchief, mottled blood stains were clearly visible.

Like red plum blossoms blooming beautifully in the ice and snow.

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Chapter completed!