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Pei Xiang followed behind the two of them and stepped into the hall for guests.

——Master Lin?Like the sea?Lin Ruhai?

Surprise and doubt flashed by, and Pei Xiang temporarily put it aside in his heart. At this moment, the two outsiders sitting in the hall are the focus.

As soon as she entered the door, she saw an old Taoist priest with white hair and childlike face sitting on a chair in the east with his eyes closed.This person held a copper gossip compass in his hand, and a mahogany sword was pinned to his back, with a fairy-like style on his side.

On the opposite side of the old Taoist priest, a middle-aged fat monk with a round face was eating snacks with a smile. His monk robes were brand new, and a large colorful cattail fan was hung on his waist.When he saw someone coming in, he nodded curtly to say hello, but he didn't put down the food in his hand.

Pei Xiang was looking at the monk, when he saw the old Taoist priest who closed his eyes suddenly opened his eyes and stared sharply at her face.If this sight had any substance, it hurt Pei Xiang's eyes slightly, making her close her eyes subconsciously.

"Your Excellency, this female benefactor has a good face, and she is not the kind of person who is easily influenced by evil intentions. Besides, she has a light and natural aura around her body, and her eyes are clear and clear. At first glance, she looks like a person with a tough temperament and a firm heart, and there is nothing wrong with her. "

When Pei Xiang opened his eyes again, he saw the old Taoist nodded slightly towards Mingzhao and that Master Lin, and said something about himself.

The Taoist priest's voice fell, and the fat monk also echoed:

"That's true. The benefactor is a juicy girl, haha, she's healthy."

After the fat monk finished speaking, he also looked at Mingzhao with a smile.

Pei Xiang's heart moved, and he understood in an instant.The third master brought himself to this important place of the official office to meet people. On the one hand, he was studying how to deal with the Painted Skin Ghost. On the other hand, he probably wanted these strange people to have a good look at her.

Let's see if she is still a human being, and if there is anything wrong with her. After all, there have been many incidents of thieves shouting for thieves since ancient times.

She noticed Ming Zhao's intentions, but she didn't feel resentful and sad because of being questioned. Instead, she had a little more confidence in the next matter of catching and killing Painted Skin Ghost.

——Since the third master is so cautious, the monk he invited must have some real skills.

When Pei Xiang was thinking secretly in his heart, Mingzhao's brows relaxed because of the monk's words. Obviously, he was really relieved at this time.

Master Lin saw that the third prince had no intention of speaking first, so he smiled and invited Mingzhao to take the seat, and asked Pei Xiang to sit under the fat monk. After that, he began to introduce:

"Third Master, Miss Pei, these two immortal masters are Taoist Ziyang of Jinling Qingyang Temple, and Abbot Jing Nian of Gusu Ci'en Temple..."

Before he could finish his words, he saw the fat monk Abbot Jing Nian dipped in the tea in his cup, then raised a little towards Pei Xiang's forehead, muttering: "Break!"

Pei Xiang only felt that the water droplets thrown by the fat monk just landed on her forehead, and a gust of cool air rushed into her lungs from her forehead, making her suddenly feel refreshed.

Just as she was curiously feeling the changes in her body, the Taoist priest Ziyang who had been resting with his eyes closed suddenly turned the gossip compass in his hand and swung it in the direction of the gate.

A layer of green light overflowed from the compass, and after a while, the green light scattered into the air and disappeared.

At this time, Abbot Jing Nian said: "Okay, the spell left by the monster on the benefactor has been cut off. In this room, it cannot hear the conversation between the benefactor and us."

Pei Xiang touched the center of his brows: "Why didn't you block it when you entered the door? If it had heard of the great reputation of the two immortal masters, wouldn't it be vigilant?"

Monk Jing Nian smiled and explained: "Because the poor monk just felt that he was being watched by a monster just now, benefactor, don't worry, the monster's magic has not been so powerful that it can become a real clairvoyant and wind ear."

Pei Xiang quickly asked again: "Suddenly cut off its ability, will it make it alert and run away quietly?"

Daoist Ziyang, who was carrying a mahogany sword, shook his head impatiently:

"With my compass covering it, it won't be able to detect it. It's only when we're really talking about your apprenticeship and painting. However, the benefactor has something to say quickly. Pindao's compass can only cover it up for about half an hour."

With Taoist's words, Pei Xiang breathed a sigh of relief. After organizing her words a little, she began to talk about her experience after meeting Painted Skin Ghost.

"Later, the Painted Skin Ghost discovered that I was very good at painting, so he spared my life to help it improve its painting skills.

After it took me away from the master's house, it stopped and stopped all the way to Yangzhou City, intending to find a heart here.I would like to persuade them more, counting all kinds of flaws in the hearts of the people it seeks out, and I don't want innocent people to be killed by it.

However, this method is not a long-term solution. When the third master and others moved to the next door to the yard where the Painted Skin Ghost and I lived, it fell in love with the third master.Therefore, Painted Skin Ghost used Qianniang's appearance to seduce the third master, trying to repeat the same trick.

Fortunately, the third master's fate is precious, so that monster can't get close easily, and later on, the third master is not a frivolous wolf, and he is tired and wary of its frequent appearance, which makes Painted Skin Ghost even more jealous.

That night, the third master was in danger, and the Painted Skin Ghost ordered me to rescue the third master, saying that he wanted me to get close to the third master first, and after dispelling the nobleman's guard, it, it would replace it with my appearance, and continue the previous killing and digging out the heart plan. "

After Pei Xiang finished speaking, he smiled apologetically at Mingzhao.

"After that, Miss Pei, how did you tell the Third Master about the Painted Skin Ghost?" Mr. Lin who was sitting beside him listened intently, and hurriedly asked about the follow-up development.

Mingzhao also knew what happened afterwards, so he simply explained a few words following Pei Xiang's narration.

Taoist Ziyang and Monk Jing Nian listened to the cause and effect, and roughly understood the ability and behavior of Painted Skin Ghost. The two of them asked Pei Xiang for some details, and after repeated verification, they came to a preliminary conclusion.

"Actually, this kind of monster is not difficult to kill. The difficulty is that it is really good at hiding and escaping. Once it puts on that painted skin, it will be the same as ordinary humans. It is difficult for people to discover its monster identity."

"Extremely, according to the description of the benefactor, we can subdue the painted skin monster, but we still need the help of the benefactor."

Pei Xiang nodded without hesitation: "Two masters, please tell me, but I will never shirk and perfunctory anything that a little girl can do, and I will definitely do my best."

Monk Jing Nian handed Pei Xiang a piece of pastry, his eyes were very transparent and kind:

"Good boy, thank you for your hard work, old monk, I will definitely let you get rid of that ugly monster. You just need to do a little favor for old monk and that bull-nosed man to lure Painted Skin Ghost out, and you don't need to worry about the rest of it."

"I am duty-bound." Pei Xiang immediately agreed, and ate the cake that Abbot Jing Nian gave her.

Seeing this, Abbot Jing Nian smiled: "The little girl is very smart, she knows that what the old monk gave is a good thing. Hehe, after eating this cake, the filth you have been contaminated by living and eating with painted skin ghosts these days is gloomy." It's all gone, and from now on, you girl will definitely be healthy and healthy."

After Pei Xiang swallowed the pastry, he also felt his whole body lighten up, and his hands and feet gradually warmed up.She smiled gratefully, thinking that Abbot Jing Nian was the cutest person she had ever seen after traveling to this world.

Several people talked for a while, and finally finalized the plan on how to lure Painted Skin Ghost and kill it.

When leaving, the official surnamed Lin sent Ming Zhao and Pei Xiang outside the gate, with a bit of shock remaining in his eyes.

Pei Xiang could tell that at the very beginning, this scholarly and elegant official probably didn't believe in ghosts and gods.

In other words, he had never experienced anything bizarre in the first half of his life, so he half-believed all kinds of folk rumors.He did invite the most famous and strange people according to Ming Zhao's instructions, but he still had doubts in his heart after all.

However, after Ziyang Daoist Priest and Abbot Jing Nian showed extraordinary means respectively, coupled with Pei Xiang's meticulous, truthful and flawless narration, he had to believe in the theory of gods and ghosts.From the original dubious.It has become the basic belief at this time.

——Well, if this Master Lin has seen the Painted Skin Ghost with his own eyes, he should fully believe it.

Master Lin's reaction and attitude change were just a small episode. After Pei Xiang left with Mingzhao, he began to prepare for the capture and killing of Painted Skin Ghost.

One day, after Ming Zhao and Pei Xiang finished a landscape painting together, the atmosphere was just right, and Ming Zhao suddenly said to Pei Xiang:

"Miss Pei, the matter here in Yangzhou... I'm almost done, and I'm going to return to the imperial capital in a few days. I want to ask you, are you willing to go back home with me?"

"Going home with you? Why?"

"Of course be my person, let me take care of you for the rest of your life, okay?"

Pei Xiang knew that this was acting for Painted Skin Ghost, so he immediately showed a shy and sweet expression.

She pursed her lips and smiled, dimpled slightly.A pair of bright eyes filled with water, full of affection, obviously wanted to open his mouth to agree, but because of the reservedness of his daughter's family, he bowed his head and remained silent.

Seeing Pei Xiang's reaction, Mingzhao knew that she had already attached her heart to him. Although she didn't answer his question clearly, she silently agreed.

With the beauty's acquiescence, Mingzhao, who has always been restrained, laughed out loud.He grabbed Pei Xiang's hand, as if he wanted to be intimate and tender, but Pei Xiang cleverly avoided it.

"Third Master..." Pei Xiang blushed with embarrassment, stomped her feet lightly and took two steps to dodge the window.

Such hesitant refusal provoked the handsome man to dote on him with a faint smile. He stood still and shook his head, beckoning to Pei Xiang:

"Come here, what are you doing by the window, can you still jump out of the window?"

"Third Master, I think you are a gentleman who keeps the etiquette."

The beautiful girl complained softly, but it didn't have any deterrent effect on Mingzhao, but it made him feel more itchy.His Adam's apple slipped slightly, and he wanted to catch the beautiful woman by the window and hug him tenderly.

But after all, he is not a frivolous and frivolous character, and he maintains a calm demeanor, so he really can't act like laughing and playing in the study.

"Okay, I won't bother you anymore, Xiang'er, come here, sit down with me, and I'll tell you something about my house."

Pei Xiang and Ming Zhao made a plan to lure Painted Skin Ghost before, and the scene in the study room is also agreed in advance.Mingzhao showed an ambiguous affection for Pei Xiang, and wanted to take her home, Pei Xiang would be moved by joy, but also panic, and couldn't help but want to tell his lover about the existence of Painted Skin Ghost.

She hesitated and walked to the chair next to the table, sat down neatly, looked at Mingzhao and hesitated to speak.

Ming Zhao pretended to look at Pei Xiang in doubt, and tried to comfort her half-truthfully:

"Is there anything you can't say to me? If you have any difficulties, feel free to tell me. Xiang'er, are you worried that the people in my house are not easy to get along with? You don't need to worry. With me here, I will definitely not let you in the future wronged."

The more soft-spoken Ming Zhao was, the more disturbed Pei Xiang's expression became. She hesitated to speak several times, showing fear and regret in her eyes.

"Third Master, I..."

"Xiang'er, come, let me tell you about the people in the mansion..."

If Mingzhao hadn't been introducing the situation in the imperial capital to Pei Xiang, making it difficult for her to interrupt him, Pei Xiang might have already revealed the existence of Painted Skin Ghost at this time.

Just when Pei Xiang made up his mind to reveal the secret, a notification came from outside the study.

This announcement not only interrupted Ming Zhao's introduction, but also pierced Pei Xiang's courage to go all out.She watched helplessly as Mingzhao went out to talk to his subordinates, and then left in a hurry, without even having time to tell her where he was going.

In the end, Pei Xiang could only sigh leisurely.

According to the previous arrangement, Pei Xiang also got up and left the study after Mingzhao left, preparing to return to his own residence next door.

However, before she left, the drug boy who had been in charge of taking care of the white fox suddenly ran over to her and said that the white fox that had recovered well had become listless and didn't like to eat anymore, probably because he missed her.

This is not Yaotong's random nonsense in order to coax the white fox, but it has a basis.Several times before, if Pei Xiang didn't visit the white fox for more than two days, the little fox would be depressed, and Pei Xiang had to reappear and smile at it, so that it could recover and eat honestly.

Normally, if Pei Xiang heard that the little fox missed her, he would definitely follow Yaotong to visit it, but today is the day when she plans to kill Painted Skin Ghost, so it is really inappropriate to delay.

Pei Xiang had no choice but to tell Yaotong that she had some urgent matters to do today, and it was too late to appease the little fox.She asked Yaotong to pass on a message to the white fox on her behalf, and after she finished her work today, she would definitely visit and accompany him more often.

"Is this possible?" The drug boy was dubious.

"Definitely."

According to Pei Xiang's observation, the white fox is very intelligent and can understand human speech.

"Ah Bai is very sensible, you tell it, I made it eat well."

After bidding farewell to Yaotong and leaving the residence of the Mingzhao brothers, Pei Xiang returned to his room.

As soon as she entered the door, Pei Xiang was attacked by a strong force, causing her to fall to the ground suddenly, and she couldn't help crying out in pain.

"Sister Pei, did you plan to break our agreement just now?"

A gloomy voice came from the top of Pei Xiang's head, she coughed a few times, and looked palely at the Painted Skin Ghost who suddenly appeared:

"You, you heard the conversation between me and the third master?"

"Of course, if I didn't monitor your every move, I wouldn't know it. Heh, are you so courageous? Why, that man just fell in love with you and promised to take you home to meet his wife and concubine Mei. Maid, are you softening your heart? Can't bear it? Do you want to betray me, sister?"

"I didn't say anything about you."

"Yes, you didn't say it, but it's not that you don't want to say it, but it's too late, sister Pei?"

Pei Xiang closed his eyes, opened them again, and noticed a red light outside the window, which was the signal that Taoist Priest Ziyang and Abbot Jing Nian had arrived outside the house.

Pei Xiang immediately put away his pitiful expression, and stared at Painted Skin Ghost expressionlessly:

"There is no reason to add a crime! Today, the third master revealed his friendship to me. You think the time is ripe, so you plan to replace him. You can kill me at any time. Why do you have to charge me with such a 'crime'?"

Painted Skin Ghost sneered, and raised his hand to attack Pei Xiang. At this moment, an angry shout came from outside the room: "Monster, do you want to kill someone?"

Following this stern shout, a mahogany sword with faint light yellow halo broke through the window, galloped like lightning, and went straight to Painted Skin Ghost's throat.

Pei Xiang took the opportunity to roll on the spot and hid under the table.

The Painted Skin Ghost also realized at this time, it turned out that before it knew it, Pei Xiang had already informed others of its existence, and invited a person with good morals and cultivation to eliminate demons and subdue demons.Now it is setting up this situation, attracting it to show up, trying to kill it completely.

"What a duplicitous little slut!" Painted Skin Ghost cursed loudly while dodging Taoist Ziyang's mahogany sword.

It coldly swept over the place where Pei Xiang was hiding, very angry and resentful.Even ignoring the magic weapon behind him that could hurt it, he went straight to the table desk. This painted skin ghost seemed to plan to deal with Pei Xiang first, and then fight with the Taoist priest.

Painted Skin Ghost was as fast as the wind, and appeared in front of Pei Xiang in the blink of an eye.

However, just as it was about to kill, a string of Buddhist beads suddenly appeared in front of Pei Xiang, tremblingly blocking Painted Skin Ghost's killing move.

Pei Xiang, who was directly facing the painted skin ghost's murderous intent, shrank under the table, opened her eyes wide and looked at the protective Buddhist beads given to her by Abbot Jing Nian, and silently recited a sentence in her heart that the Dharma is boundless.

She secretly decided that when she got out of trouble in the future, she would try her best to find some delicious food for Abbot Jing Nian in order to repay him for his kindness in protecting him today.

Before, when everyone made this plan to kill Painted Skin Ghost, Pei Xiang agreed to be the bait, and Ming Zhao and others worried about her safety.

Taoist Ziyang made a suggestion at the time. He explained that fate is precious. If he is willing to put some blood into the cinnabar of the amulet, he can draw a powerful amulet for Pei Xiang to carry with him.

After this method was proposed, Mingzhao obviously hesitated.

Seeing this, Lin Ruhai on the side quickly smoothed things over and said that the third master's status is precious, and his body, hair and skin should not be easily damaged, and asked Taoist Ziyang and Abbot Jing Nian if there are other ways to protect Pei Xiang.

After that, there was the matter of Monk Jing Nian presenting Buddhist beads to Pei Xiang.

But Monk Jing Nian also said that his string of Buddhist beads had not been infiltrated with the Dharma for a long time, and the power was not great, it could only save Pei Xiang's life.If the Painted Skin Ghost went crazy and wanted to kill Pei Xiang, then Pei Xiang would definitely be seriously injured.

"The little girl is a mortal person, she is lucky to be able to survive, so why not be afraid of injury."

After saying this, Pei Xiang took the Buddhist beads from Monk Jing Nian without hesitation, and sincerely thanked him.At the same time, she didn't have any special resentment towards Mingzhao who was not willing to let bloodletting.

Because in Pei Xiang's view, she was asking Mingzhao and others for help in killing the Painted Skin Ghost.As the party with less effort, if he is unwilling to take more risks, wouldn't he really become a complete beggar?Not to mention any cooperation between the two parties.

——If you don’t owe this favor, you don’t owe it!In this way, I worked hard as a bait, and Mingzhao recruited helpers to send people, so it can be regarded as a joint cooperation.

——Besides, Painted Skin Ghost changed his usual recipes and set his coveted eyes on Brother Mingzhao. The cause and effect of this incident, after careful study, I owe him.

——Of course, the culprit is still the heart-eating Painted Skin Ghost, and I won't keep taking full responsibility on myself.

——After this incident, if there is a chance in the future, I will report one or two more.

——As for the bloodletting, forget it.In this world of ghosts and gods, the function of blood may be really important. If I really get the protection of this third master's flesh and blood, I might have to sell myself to repay favors. That would not be worthwhile...

——Don't be greedy, it's good to survive, it's just an injury.

Therefore, under Ming Zhao's acquiescence and Pei Xiang's secret demarcation, the prayer beads of Monk Jing Nian became Pei Xiang's amulet.

Taoist Ziyang shook his head regretfully. He looked at Mingzhao and then at Pei Xiang, and sighed, not knowing what he was regretting.

Now, at the scene where the Painted Skin Ghost was captured and killed, the beads temporarily protected Pei Xiang so that the Painted Skin Ghost couldn't easily hurt her.Immediately afterwards, Taoist Master Ziyang and Monk Jing Nian also appeared one after the other, speeding up the attack on Painted Skin Ghost.

Ziyang Daoist took a picture of the compass, and the mahogany sword stabbed out frequently, the painted skin on Huaskin Ghost's body was no longer submissive, and slowly showed a tendency to fall off.

Monk Jing Nian recited in a low voice the scriptures on slaying demons and expelling demons, and slanted the big colorful cattail fan on his waist, instantly blowing off the layer of painted skin on Painted Skin Ghost.

At this time, the true face of Painted Skin Ghost with blue face and fangs was finally fully exposed, and his big orange eyes were full of hatred and fear.

It glared fiercely at the three people in the room, then turned around and wanted to escape by jumping out of the window.However, how could the two monks and Taoists who had been ambushing here for a long time let it go away? They had already arranged back-hands to prevent it from escaping and continuing to harm people's lives.

The Painted Skin Ghost, who couldn't escape, fought the monk and Taoist for more than a dozen rounds, and soon, it was hit in the heart by the mahogany sword.The Painted Skin Ghost rolled and wailed on the ground, the stench around him was extremely strong, and it let out a very tragic cry.

Seeing that his life was not long, Painted Skin Ghost didn't want to run away.When it rolled over, it happened to see Pei Xiang who was squatting under the table. For a moment, it was filled with hatred, and it wanted to drag the woman who had cheated it to death.

Painted Skin Ghost ignored the killing move behind him, and concentrated all his strength to attack Pei Xiang. This time, the protection of the Buddhist beads on Pei Xiang was directly broken, and the vicious power went straight to Pei Xiang's forehead.

"No, the female benefactor is dangerous!"

"Evil barrier, stop killing people!"

Both Taoist Ziyang and Monk Jing Nian underestimated Painted Skin Ghost's hatred for Pei Xiang.They never expected that it would give up resistance so early and use all its remaining strength to pull Pei Xiang to death.

The expressions of the two of them changed drastically, and they thought that if this could not be stopped, Pei Xiang would definitely be in trouble.

Monk Jing Nian was ready to reduce his cultivation to protect Pei Xiang's life, but he never thought that at this critical juncture, things would turn around again.

A huge phantom of a white fox suddenly appeared in front of Pei Xiang. The white fox showed majesty and a graceful figure. As soon as it appeared, it entangled Pei Xiang with its huge fluffy tail behind it. Showing sharp and cold teeth towards the painted skin ghost.

The phantom of the white fox exuded silent coercion, directly dispelling Painted Skin Ghost's final blow.He glanced contemptuously at the hideous and unwilling Painted Skin Ghost, and spit out a silver flame.

The flame from virtualization fell on the painted skin ghost's body, and in an instant, the magical painted skin not far away turned into black ashes.

Pei Xiang stared intently at the huge white fox guarding her in front of her, felt the big soft and fluffy tail wrapped around her body, and gently rubbed her face against it.

When the other party spit out flames and burned Painted Skin Ghost to death, she couldn't hold back, and touched the tip of the white fox's tail quietly.

——This is a phantom, why is it so tactile?

After Baihu solved Pei Xiang's crisis, he felt rua on his tail.He glanced back at Pei Xiang lazily, and a faint smile appeared in his green eyes.He opened his mouth and seemed to call out to Pei Xiang, and then disappeared under Pei Xiang's reluctant eyes.

As the phantom of the white fox dissipated, Pei Xiang felt cold all over her body, and she lowered her head to see if there were any traces of the white fox.Still, that little poke of ashes not too far away was evidence that she had just been saved by a huge white fox with many tails.

When Pei Xiang was stunned, Monk Jing Nian and Daoist Ziyang at the side showed stunned expressions at the same time.

"Have you counted them? How many?"

"Seven things, it should be right."

"When did the white fox clan produce Nanao again? Wasn't Liuwei the one with the highest cultivation level before?"

"How do I know, I have such a small level of cultivation, how can I inquire about the news of that level? Oh, ah, if the poor monk knew that the female benefactor was protected by that adult, I would not have taken out the string of beads, alas, Wasted wasted."

"Don't get cheap and act good." Ziyang Taoist gritted his teeth and whispered: "Since there is a seven-tailed white fox to protect, it means that this Miss Pei also has a background. If you give her the beads, she must be grateful to you. With her gratitude, say Maybe the Fox Clan will treat you with courtesy."

"Oh, Ziyang Niubi, the poor monk will say that your heart of cultivation is not pious. Look, you usually put on a straight face and pretend to be a fairy, but when it comes to these backstage connections, no one can compare You are clear."

"Shut up! You don't like to exploit, how could you make a move this time? Don't you just want to form a relationship with the royal family?"

"Aiya, don't tell me if you see through, fellow daoist..."

When the two of them finished whispering, Pei Xiang had already crawled out from under the table, and she was thinking with the purse she carried with her.

The purse is now empty, but before, there was something in it, which contained a small lock of fox fur given to her by the little white fox next door.

——The whitest and most beautiful fox fur that Ah Bai gave me has disappeared!