After walking for a long time, Xu Shan stopped in a gorgeous courtyard rarely seen in the outer gate.
Thinking of meeting Elder Cao and the incident two days ago, he couldn't help but hesitate.
As he was hesitating, a voice came from the house.
"Xu Shan, if you have something to do, just come in, don't hang around in the yard if you don't have anything to do."
Xu Shan calmed down and walked to the door: "Elder Cao, I have something to ask you."
The door opened automatically.
Elder Cao, the manager of the outer gate, crossed his legs and read a book leisurely in his hand.
Feeling Xu Shan coming in, he knocked on the table without raising his head and said: "Put your hand on it."
Xu Shan looked closely and saw a round jade plate engraved with runes on the table.
That was the array plate used to test the qualifications when entering the door.
Xu Shan walked straight forward and put his hand on the array plate.
As soon as he touched her, Elder Cao said, "Okay, take it away. I don't think it's you."
Xu Shan retracted his hand, with doubt in his eyes.
"Elder Cao, what does this mean?"
"Nothing, the sect is testing the aptitude of the disciples again. We are so close, and the aptitude is good, so there will be a reaction without touching." Elder Cao said, and then threw the scroll in his hand on the table.
As soon as he raised his eyes, he suddenly stopped.
"Not... who are you!?"
"I am Elder Xu Shan, I shaved my beard because of a chin injury..."
"My God, you look like this... You are really blessed by God." Elder Cao pulled the corner of his mouth, and then quickly returned to normal, "Tell me, what do you want to see me about?"
"The work assigned to the disciples on weekdays can be completed quickly. You want to ask the elder if there are other tasks that can be done down the mountain..." Xu Shan said in a low voice.
In addition to daily chores, the tasks of the outer sect also include some management assignments.
As for the sect, the coverage area also includes the existence of mortal towns.
This world is often haunted by monsters, and ordinary wild beasts are also quite ferocious. The sect selects disciples with spiritual roots from mortals for training, and naturally has some obligations to take care of mortals in some special circumstances.
Monsters that have passed the foundation-building stage are basically dealt with by inner disciples.
As for the outer sect, sometimes they will deal with some weak monsters in the Qi Refining stage, and by the way, they will also go to the town to purchase some daily necessities for the outer disciples.
Elder Cao glanced at Xu Shan and smiled: "Why, you are about to leave the mountain gate and can't wait to see the world?"
"No, I just want to find something to do." Xu Shan said sincerely, "and I am also preparing to take part in the final outer sect examination."
Elder Cao nodded, thought for a moment and said: "Xu Shan, you are quite honest, and you practice hard among all the disciples. I see it."
"To be honest, it is a bit difficult for you to go down with your qualifications, so it is better to withdraw early. There are casualties in the outer sect examination. Of course, the possibility of death is not high, but if you leave any hidden injuries, it will not be good to return to the mortal world in the future. You know, only two of your senior brothers and sisters passed, and they were of medium-grade spiritual roots. "
"I am not looking down on your poor talent, but I was born as a casual cultivator, and I discovered my own limits early on. Accepting fate is not a bad thing. Sometimes human power is limited and we have to admit this truth..."
"Thank you for your concern, but I have made up my mind and will never change."
"Hehe." Elder Cao smiled slightly, "Okay, then I won't persuade you anymore. It's good to have this spirit. There are heroes in the world like crucian carp crossing the river. Even the worst spiritual roots can still make it." Elder Cao is quite good at talking, and his heart is warm.
Xu Shan nodded repeatedly. Elder Cao said, "Since you have decided not to change, there is still more than a month before the outer sect exam. I can take you to the inner sect scripture pavilion to choose a most basic spell for you to practice before the full month."
"Elder, you..."
"Hey, don't be too moved too soon. This is the old rule. Every time the exam comes to this time, the disciples who have reached the great perfection of Qi training are eligible to choose a most basic spell to practice." Elder Cao said slowly, "The outer sect exam is extremely difficult. The outer sect disciples only practice basic skills and do not understand the use of spiritual power. They basically cannot pass. The fact that you can get stuck at this level shows that your cultivation qualifications are very poor."
"But cultivation is cultivation. Some people's understanding of spells and fighting talents are another matter. As long as you can pass the exam to prove yourself, it means that you are still valuable to the sect."
"I see, but why have I never heard of such a thing before?" Xu Shan asked curiously.
Elder Cao waved his hand: "First, the foundation is everything for outer disciples, so as not to distract you. Secondly, I am afraid that you will teach too early and pass on the spells to your fellow disciples. You just need to know it, don't tell other disciples."
"Yes, I know it!"
"That's enough, aren't you going out? I do have something for you to do." Elder Cao said, "A ghost appeared in Litai Town at the foot of the mountain, killing many people, and you got rid of it."
"Uh..." Xu Shan froze in place and asked tentatively, "Elder, what is a ghost."
Elder Cao glanced at him: "This I don't know, it's what mortals often call ghosts."
"Ah? Ghost! ?"
"Don't make a fuss, this thing is rare, but it's nothing special, as long as you focus your spiritual power on your eyes, you can see it." Elder Cao explained calmly, "The ghost spirit is transformed from the dead of the living, and its birth is very accidental. It will only appear at the right time and place."
"They have very low intelligence and only retain some instincts from their lifetime. Generally speaking, they will push people's windows, or run to blow out candles, and some will run to the bed to sleep and directly press on others."
"Some people are born sensitive and can feel that they are being pressed...butIt will be fine in a few days. Ghost spirits usually can't survive for too long and will automatically dissipate. "
Xu Shan was surprised and said: "What about the various legendary evil spirits that hurt people, are they all fake?"
"Ghost spirits are also divided into strong and weak, some are smarter, and it is possible that they will hurt people. The one you are going to solve this time may be a bit capable." Elder Cao said, "But after all, it is a ghost spirit. You just need to find it, mobilize the spiritual power in your body, and hammer it to death. It won't be more difficult than beating some small monsters."
"Then the disciple knows! But how can I prove that I have completed this task?"
Elder Cao rolled his eyes: "What to prove, there is no reward, maybe when you go there, the ghost spirit will be gone, just do it, and you don't have to tell me when you are done, just come to see me on time one month before the big exam."
"Yes! Disciple knows!"
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