Chapter 2, A Poor Start

However, for some reason, perhaps due to luck or something else, the ghostly entity did not harm Young Master Gu, but merely exhausted his mental energy, leading to his fainting

But once or twice, three times or four times, eight times or ten times? Do you say you will not die?

In Gu Cheng's memory, there was a tradition in Da Qian of engraving various mythical beasts on armor. The royal family engraved dragons and phoenixes, while the Imperial Guard, Longxiangwei, also had engravings of creatures such as Suanni and Taotie. Other common engravings included tigers, leopards, lions, and bears. However, as Gu Cheng searched through his memories, he truly found no engravings of Diting.

The previous Gu Cheng has already died; he has traversed and should belong to the realm of borrowing a corpse to return to life

Of course, I am referring to true practitioners with genuine attainment, rather than those monks and Taoists who merely collect offerings and interpret divinations

The second is to find a truly accomplished monk or Taoist priest to purify the negative energy for Young Master Gu.

If it had not been for the rescue of the old marquis at that time, I might have already died on the battlefield, let alone later joining the Jingye Division

You encountered a ghost, and as a result, you became tainted by its negative energy, making it easier for you to encounter those unclean entities thereafter

Zhang did not dare to confront Old Lady Gu, so she could only express her grievances by saying: "What do you mean by that? I am not worried about your age, but rather that you might cry and cause some trouble."

In his previous life, Gu Cheng was already an adult, and he was still somewhat unaccustomed to the affectionate behavior of elders.

Is it safe to join the Jingye Division now

Touching his chest, Gu Cheng said: "Yesterday, I felt an unbearable pain in my chest, and then I began to struggle, ultimately fainting directly, after which I knew nothing at all."

Gu Cheng only then remembered that the Taoist in yesterday's vision had also mentioned the Jingye Division. Since he was aware of the existence of the Jingye Division, it was likely that he had taken precautions.

When Gu Cheng opened his eyes again, he found himself surrounded by a circle of people, all chattering noisily

Now, with his own time travel, Gu Cheng has come back to life. With the character of the Zhang family, how could he possibly let it go so easily

Strangely, the patterns engraved on the mysterious armor he wore were actually those of the Diheng.

She spent five thousand taels to hire a rogue cultivator to commit murder, how much silver will Lady Gu spend to find a master to exorcise the evil? All of that belongs to her!

Then why should I join the Jingye Division

Otherwise, according to the normal procedure, the Jingye Division in the capital is responsible for handling bizarre incidents involving murder cases. If Young Master Gu were not in any danger, the Jingye Division would not send anyone at all.

This is not a world that can be understood through common sense. If he were to disclose everything within the images, the first point of suspicion would be: if someone is using sorcery to harm you, how do you know it so clearly

I am merely an ordinary Xuanjia Guard within the Jingye Division in the capital, and I have no access to those higher up. This is something I truly have no power to change

Tie Tianying said lightly: "When it comes to encountering ghosts, there is only one time and countless times.

Old Lady Gu asked, "Are there any extraordinary talents in the Jingye Division? I have heard that there are many practitioners within the Jingye Division, and there should also be Taoists and monks, right?"

He is dressed in a form-fitting black armor and carries a long sword with a scabbard woven from willow branches

Emperor Gaozu then issued an order to recruit talented individuals and extraordinary figures, establishing the Jingye Division to quell the demonic and evil cults as well as those practitioners who violated laws and regulations

However, for such individuals, my dear elder, do not blame me for speaking harshly; with the current resources of the Loyal and Brave Marquisate, it is impossible to invite such high-caliber individuals.

Zhang clearly wishes to end his own life immediately; to be more precise, this incarnation of 'Gu Cheng' has already died once.

The rebellion in the Western Frontier has been quelled, and Cheng Er has secured his military credentials among the ruffians. How could he possibly engage with the demons and spirits at the Jingye Division?

Cheng Er must not go to such a dangerous place. After he comes of age, I am also prepared to send him to his second uncle to serve in the military

Upon seeing Gu Cheng wake up, an elderly woman with a head full of white hair immediately embraced him, wiping her tears and exclaiming: "My grandson! If anything were to happen to you, how could I possibly live on!"

Tie Tianying asked Gu Cheng: "Young Master Gu, did you see anything yesterday, and what were your feelings about it?"

Gu Cheng did not mention the Zhang family's matters, as it would be of no use to do so

Upon hearing what Lady Gu said, Mrs. Zhang immediately became anxious

Even if it is me, I am here out of respect for the old marquis from days gone by

Most importantly, Gu Cheng himself is also 'not clean'

Tie Tianying glanced around, and Old Madam Gu immediately said: "Everyone, go out."

Tie Tianying nodded and said: "If that is the case, then it is correct. Young Master Gu must have encountered some malevolent spirits, as there is a faint trace of dark energy left on him and in his room."

As he was speaking, another person walked in from outside. Upon seeing him arrive, all the servants who were gathered around immediately dispersed.

Indeed, there are quite a number of individuals who practice the Dao, but to be honest, such people cannot be invited to the Duke of Loyal and Brave's residence

Before Gu Cheng could think carefully, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head, as if his spirit had been completely drained, kicked out from that dark space. His vision went black, and he lost consciousness entirely

After contemplating for a moment, Gu Cheng suddenly said: "I am willing to join the Jingye Division"

Rest assured, Cheng'er, even if grandmother has to take out all the assets of the Hou residence, she will find a skilled person to help you purify the negative energy surrounding you

Tie Tianying shook his head and said: "It is equally unsafe. Do you know what kind of place Jingye Division is?"

This opening is truly terrible

You are of noble birth, with a clear lineage, and do not require selection; I can recommend you to join the Jingye Division

Upon seeing the middle-aged man approach, Old Madam Gu hurriedly asked, "Has Lord Tie Tianying found out why my grandson suddenly fainted, with no injuries yet bloodstains on his body?"

Not every encounter with a ghost results in death; Master Gu is fortunate this time.

At this moment, Gu Cheng asked: "What about the last method?"

Whether you can live or not depends not on Jing Ye Si, but on yourself

Tie Tianying said in a deep voice: "The first two methods rely on luck, while the last method depends on yourself"

However, seeing how much Old Madam Gu valued Gu Cheng, she could not help but say: "Old Madam, the person is not dead yet, why are you crying?"

These are all unforeseen events, and Gu Cheng must take precautions

Apart from the elderly Lady Gu, Madam Zhang, and a steward who has spent his entire life in the Gu residence, all others have been expelled

Gazing at the surrounding pitch-black space, Gu Cheng no longer knew what to say.

In the event that the other party conducts a thorough investigation, will his time travel and his black jade pendant ultimately lead them to regard him as a possessed spirit to be exorcised?

Old Lady Gu immediately pulled a long face upon hearing this: "What do you mean by that? Are you only happy now that Cheng'er is dead?"

Old Lady Gu said to Gu Cheng: "This is Lord Tie Tianying from the Jingye Division. Please cooperate well with him, and there must be no more incidents."

Old Lady Gu said in a somewhat flustered manner: "What should we do?"

Moreover, there is that black jade pendant, as well as the heart demon within the space of the pendant, which appears strange no matter how one looks at it

The world is in chaos, and malevolent spirits roam freely; apart from yourself, no one can truly protect you.

Five hundred years ago, during the Ten Kingdoms' struggle for supremacy, the smoke of war rose everywhere, leading to countless killings across the land, with demons rampant and practitioners of the dark arts acting with impunity

Tie Tianying spread his hands and said: "There are three methods. One is to adopt a laissez-faire approach, frequently going to crowded places, which makes it less likely to be haunted by ghosts and monsters. If, during a certain period, one does not encounter these evil spirits, the negative energy will gradually dissipate. Of course, this entirely depends on luck; if one encounters ghostly entities during this time, the negative energy will become even more intense.

The scene in the image was interrupted as the Taoist priest spat blood, clearly indicating that at that moment, this heart demon had already been devoured by Gu Cheng.

Thus, Jing Ye Si spends his days either dealing with demons and evil cults or with those practitioners who are cruel and ruthless in their methods. Do you think this is safe

Before Gu Cheng could speak again, Tie Tianying said in a slightly arrogant tone: "The Jingye Division is one of the most important parts of the Great Qian Dynasty

Since Zhang is still bold enough to stand here without any signs of panic, it proves that she has already taken care of everything, and there is nothing to be found.

Old Lady Gu let out a sigh, clasped her hands together in prayer, and said: "Thank heaven and earth, may our ancestors bless us, as long as everything is fine"

Old Lady Gu quickly shook her head upon hearing Tie Tianying's words: "This won't do, this absolutely won't do"

He sat up, gently pulled away Old Lady Gu's hand, and softly said: "Grandma, I am fine"

Tie Tianying suddenly said: "Old Madam, it is only temporarily uneventful; I cannot guarantee that there will be no issues in the future."

At that time, some places were even bustling with activity during the day, while at night, there were more ghosts than people roaming the streets.

Old Lady Gu snorted coldly: "I am in good health, as long as my eldest grandson is fine, I am fine."

Zhang stood by, watching Gu Cheng, with a look of astonishment and suspicion in his eyes, unsure of how Gu Cheng managed to endure.

But I am merely a humble warrior, capable of killing both men and ghosts, yet I am not skilled in saving lives

It is easy to dodge a visible attack, but difficult to guard against a hidden one. If hidden attacks are so perilous, how should one deal with such malevolent entities? Should I bite it again next time or use the urine of a young boy to ward it off?

Tie Tianying gazed at Gu Cheng: "Because the Jingye Division can teach you cultivation, enabling you to possess the strength to confront those evil and malevolent spirits.

He was a middle-aged man in his forties, with a hawk-like nose and piercing eyes, his demeanor somewhat aloof, making him appear difficult to get along with

Gu Cheng glanced at Zhang, who, despite being nervous and suspicious, did not appear overly flustered

Moreover, this world is exceedingly strange; the Taoist practices malevolent arts, nurturing ghosts in the temple of the five viscera, effectively killing without a trace

Why