In his previous life, Gu Huai had always been used to going with the situation, being able to hide in a corner and live a good life by himself, but Gu Huai didn't bother to pay attention to the factional struggles in Duke Wei's mansion.From the old lady to Gu Zhiyi, the second house and the same family like to use public resources in the mansion by means of means, embezzlement of large houses, and they all like to do it openly, but it's ridiculous that he never realizes it, and only settles on his own one-third of an acre of land.

The group of servants in the second room never know how to be satisfied. Whenever the eldest room needs something, those people will never do it without taking money. There are also people from the other rooms who often take advantage of the fire to rob and follow the second room to pick up big things. The room is cheap.Once upon a time, Gu Huai tolerated them in every possible way, but what he got in return was a tragic end!

He felt that the hatred in his heart surged again after being submerged for a long time, and he hurriedly let out a long breath to calm himself down.

Gu Huai would rather go back to his guest building to read than go to the gate of Shou'an Courtyard to bask in the sun and play monkey games with others.He returned to Dongyuan from Shou'an Courtyard, but his footsteps stopped when he passed the main gate of Duke Wei's Mansion.

[Sub-task Hugging the Thigh II——Specific Operation: Visit the Dark Fragrance Workshop.Reward: 20 achievement points. 】

Dark Fragrance?Gu Huai thought that there were quite a lot of books there.Well, it's good to go there to relax.

Although Gu Huai and Shen Lin were together before, he always looked like a serious literati, but in fact he is also very interested in ghost novels, otherwise how could he recognize the ghostwriter in the fake letter at a glance? "Where is the Flute" author Zhu Sheren?

Dashang's scholars paid attention to "repaying the emperor's family with his knowledge", and the strange novels that were not included in the examination of the imperial examinations were not the mainstream reading materials, but the strange thing is that Dashang's folk novels were very prosperous, and there were many outstanding authors and writers. Works, Zhusheren and his works are the representatives.Gu Huai regretted the death of Zhusheren.

Taking advantage of today's rest and getting rid of the so-called act of filial piety, Gu Huai simply changed into civilian clothes, walked out directly, and went to the dark fragrance workshop.

The situation in the Dark Fragrance Workshop was similar to that day when he and Shen Lin came together to investigate the case. There were still a group of scholars hiding their faces and going in and out, and the young shopkeeper lying soundly asleep behind the counter.Although he felt that this person was very interesting, it was not good to disturb his sleep this time, so Gu Huai decided to take a look by himself.

Time was running out that day, and Gu Huai didn't take a good look at this place. After observing for a while, he found that there were several strange-shaped beasts carved on the wooden signs hanging on the side houses that had been roughly skipped before. Approaching the door of one of the houses, he looked carefully at the pattern on the wooden sign.

On it is a very strange beast with three heads and six tails, and it seems to be laughing with a big grin.A line of words flashed in Gu Huai's mind, "Animal beast [Note]?"

"What?" Suddenly a voice came from next to him. Gu Huai was taken aback. When he turned his head, he saw a person standing beside him with wide eyes looking at him, eyes full of joy, "Do you know what this is?"

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The man in front of him was quite tall, but he squatted halfway up and looked up at him with a smile, a dimple looming.Maybe it was because his smile was too sincere, but Gu Huai somehow felt a slight liking for the person in front of him, so he nodded. "On the mountain of Yiwang, there is a bird. It looks like a crow, with three heads and six tails, and it is good at smiling. It is called 鵸鵌. It makes people not tired of it, and it can also ward off evil." Seeing that the other party seemed a little puzzled, Gu Huai was patient. Explain, "This is a strange story from ancient times. There is such a saying about the strange beast. It is rumored that this kind of bird and beast can drive away nightmares and ward off evil spirits."

"So that's how it is!" The man suddenly realized, pulled Gu Huai to the next side room, pointed to the wooden sign above and asked, with a very harmless expression on his face. "What about this one?"

"On the Yiwang Mountain, there is a beast. It looks like a raccoon, with one eye and three tails. It is called 讙, and its sound is like a hundred tones. It can ward off evil, and it will make you sick after taking it." Gu Huai continued to explain in a good-tempered manner, " One eye and three tails, this is a strange beast, it can ward off evil spirits and drive away diseases."

"Yin Mountain, there is a beast. It looks like a raccoon with a white head. It is called a Tengu, and its sound is like a durian. It can ward off evil." Gu Huai was dragged to the door of the last side house by the man, "This Tengu is not like us. The Tiangu in the more familiar myth "Tengu Eats the Sun" should not be confused. In ancient legends, it is a kind of strange beast that can ward off evil and protect it." Gu Huai looked around and couldn't help sighing, "The owner here has a heart."

There are so many wooden signs embossed with alien beasts to keep the house away from evil, how afraid of ghosts and ghosts.

"I see, thank you so much, big brother!" The man was overjoyed after hearing Gu Huai's explanation, and ran towards the shopkeeper after he thanked him.Curious, Gu Huai couldn't help following him as soon as he moved his feet. As soon as he got closer, he saw the man shaking the shopkeeper who was lying on the sound asleep, "Get up, I know that those broken wooden signs are What is it! You have to keep your promise, it’s time to give it to me!”

Hearing what the man said, the little shopkeeper suddenly came to his senses, "Impossible, how would you know? Did you check the books quietly?"

"Don't worry about how I know, right? I found out within the stipulated time anyway, so I'm willing to accept the bet!" The man insisted, "Don't play tricks!"

"Tsk, who's like you? I'm not someone who can play tricks!" The little shopkeeper curled his lips, and pulled out a copy of "University" that Gu Huai was familiar with from under his buttocks, and threw it to the person, "Here, heh !"

"Haha!" The man fulfilled his wish, holding the book as if it were a treasure, and smoothed the wrinkles on the cover that were pressed by the shopkeeper. If it weren't for Gu Huai, he would have known what was inside. Look at this man's opponent I can't put it down in the "University" in the book, I really think this is a hard-working student.

The man had a good time, looked up to see Gu Huai, and grinned, revealing the little canine teeth inside.Gu Huai thought to himself, for such an adult, with such an innocent appearance, he didn't violate harmony at all.The man leaned over and said in a low voice, "Brother, this is a good thing. I'll borrow it from you when I finish reading it."

Gu Huai really didn't know how to reject this person's kindness, but seeing the enthusiasm on his face, he nodded unexpectedly, and the person immediately gave Gu Huai a big hug, "Good brother."

For this "brother" who is so familiar, Gu Huai can't feel the slightest disgust in his heart.He couldn't accept it, could it be that he actually likes rascals?

The little shopkeeper lost his favorite book, and he was holding his breath against himself. He really didn't expect that an ignorant little bastard could recognize the strange beasts recorded in the ancient books of ghosts. The pain was unbearable, as soon as Fang raised his head, he saw the little gangster hugging a familiar person.

"...You, you, you! It's you!" Seeing Gu Huai, he stuttered in astonishment, and hurriedly protected his remaining basic treasures, "What are you doing here again?"

The last time he was threatened and informed of Zhusheren's address, he never saw Zhusheren again. He guessed in his heart that he might have been imprisoned by this Zhusheren's fanatic and obsessed, and created only for him. If you don't obey, you won't be fed, and if you don't write well, you will be whipped... As a small shopkeeper of Anxiangfang, this kind of person is simply a big threat to the folk creative circle!What a pity that the excellent works of such an outstanding author of strange novels can no longer appear in front of everyone!

Gu Huai touched his face, is it that scary?Naturally, he didn't know how rich the imagination of the people who often mixed with Qi Tan Shufang was.He casually took out a book from the bookshelf beside him, "I'm passing by, just come in and read a book."

As soon as the words fell, the voices of the people around him immediately sounded, "Ah! You like this book too! Me too!" The man seemed to be as happy as meeting a confidant, his eyebrows were raised high, and his entire facial features were expressing himself The joy of finding like-minded people.Gu Huai looked down and saw that he was holding a copy of "The Ritual of Peach Sharing" in his hand.

The weather is great.Gu Huai put the book back in its original place expressionlessly.

Three quarters of an hour later, Gu Huai and a tall man sat on a small table by the window of Tianxiang Building. The man was holding wine in his left hand and delicious food in his right hand. He pressed his precious book under his buttocks. Anti-lost.

Gu Huai felt that today is actually more suitable for reading in the guest building, or it would be good to go to Shou'an Courtyard and listen to the Du family's crying. It's so pleasing to the eye and the heart when the beauty is crying.

No matter what, it's better than taking a starved ghost reincarnated to Tianxiang Tower to eat a broken money bag.

"I haven't even asked brother what your name is!" The man finally raised his head from the meal, his face was still covered with vegetable juice, it was really unsightly.Gu Huai sighed inwardly, took out a handkerchief and handed it to the man, "Wipe it first."

The man took it and wiped it carelessly, Gu Huai replied, "My surname is Gu."

"Gu... What a good surname!" The man laughed "haha" and praised, "Did you know that the fierce man who even went to Zhong Sanyuan a few years ago was also named Gu! Look at Brother Gu again, it seems that everyone with the surname Gu Very smart!"

Gu Meng was silent.

Not sure what to say in reply.He picked up the rice bowl and took a big mouthful of rice, and decided to gag his mouth.He glanced out of the window inadvertently, but saw a familiar figure from the back, dressed in short-colored short cloth clothes, it was Chang Min who he sent his mother back to the house yesterday.

At this time, Chang Min's expression was anxious, looking left and right, as if he was looking for something.Seeing this, Gu Huai put down his job and walked to the window, and shouted directly below, "Chang Min!"

At that moment, Chang Min, who was in a state of anxiety, seemed to hear the holy voice from the Tathagata Buddha.

He looked up at the source of the sound, and saw his young master leaning on the railing and looking at him.He quickly waved his hand as a signal, then ran into Tianxiang Tower, and ran straight to Gu Huai, but because he ran too fast, he was out of breath, Gu Huai quickly brought him a cup of tea .

Chang Min managed to catch his breath, and after gulping down his tea, he hurriedly said, "Master, go back quickly, something happened in the house!"

Gu Huai's pupils shrank, and an inexplicable sense of unease came over him. He hurriedly bowed to the man at the same table, "Brother, I have something urgent to do and I have to leave first. It's a pity that I couldn't have a drink together today. We will meet again someday." !” Saying this, he called Xiao Er to come over, threw down a heavy silver ingot, and quickly went downstairs to leave.

The man was left muttering in place, with the chopsticks still in mid-air. "...I haven't told you my name yet."

The author has something to say: Note: 鵸鵌[qítú], 讙[花n], and Tiangou in the text come from "Shan Hai Jing".

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