"What about Que'er? Why is she in this dungeon? And playing two roles?"
The ghost's expression was complicated. "She has killed many people, and her sins are too great. She still has obsessions. Two forms can disperse her resentment and make it easier for us to control her."
Gu Zhou understood, "Her obsession is also looking for her. When the time comes, I will send her to the ghost world."
The ghost saluted again and said, "Thank you so much."
Gu Zhou waved his hand and said, "Send us back first."
The ghost agreed and stretched out his hand to lead them to the Ghost Gate. After passing through the Ghost Gate, they would naturally reach the human world.
The two walked over hand in hand, and their souls were instantly pulled into their bodies.
The two men suddenly opened their eyes and saw the same theater. The curtain was still falling on the stage, no different from when they left.
Gu Zhou and Qi Jing looked at each other, it seemed that the speed of time flow in the ghost world and the human world was different.
Neither of them spoke. Gu Zhou quietly took out the talisman paper to summon back Xing'er's ghost, and pulled Qi Jing out.
Gu Zhou did not leave the theater, but turned into the fire escape.
He released Xing'er and said, "I can take you to find Que'er, but you have to do something for me first."
Xing Er nodded, "What do you want me to do?"
"Teach your skills to Lan Yuan, and you can leave only after she satisfies little uncle."
Xing'er looked at Qi Jing in confusion, not understanding Gu Zhou's condition at all. Could it be because Qi Jing liked him?
That’s what Gu Zhou thought. Qi Jing didn’t particularly like many things, and listening to opera was one of them, and he understood it very well.
Since he can't sing, we can only find someone who can. Qi Jing was very dissatisfied with the opera he listened to last time. Now that he has finally caught Xing'er, he has to satisfy Qi Jing's little hobby regardless of whether she is a human or a ghost.
Qi Jing was also happy, looking at Xing'er eagerly, "Que'er is safe now, we will definitely send you to see her."
In this case, Xing'er had no choice but to agree and said that she would teach all her skills to Lan Yuan.
Only then did Gu Zhou take Xing'er back and hand the talisman card to Qi Huang, asking them to keep an eye on it.
Xing'er is a ghost after all. Even if Lan Yuan likes this job, he will inevitably be afraid of being taught by such a ghost. It will be different if Qi Huang and others accompany him.
Qi Huang did not refuse. He took the talisman card and was about to leave when he was stopped by Gu Zhou.
Gu Zhou asked, "Have you considered what I told you before?"
Qi Huang stopped and looked over. Gu Zhou had mentioned the idea of entering the entertainment industry before and asked her to consider her future path.
She also knew that she was a member of the Shen family, so if she could stay in the Qi family, she naturally had to demonstrate her value.
However, she had not given much thought to her future path, and Gu Zhou's suggestions really opened up new ideas for her.
But as a public figure, she represents the Qi family, which is still very stressful for her, and she is a little hesitant.
Gu Zhou advised her, "Becoming a public figure will indeed reduce a lot of freedom, but you have to think clearly about what you can do as a child of the Qi family. As a public figure, as the face of the Qi family, with Xuanmen protecting you, your value will be maximized.
It's not just for the Qi family, it's also for yourself. You will have more choices in the future, and at least you won't be controlled by the Shen family."
Qi Huang nodded, "I know what to do. Miss Lan is very popular right now. I will discuss with Uncle Gu and use this popularity to debut as a Xuanshi."
Gu Zhou nodded with satisfaction, "You are now the link between ordinary people and the Xuanmen. Don't feel that you are not well-trained. Witnessing your growth is also a very meaningful thing for the audience.
There are so many scams online that many strange things go unnoticed by the Xuanmen, just like what happened to the Mo family last time. This is also a good deed.”
"I understand. I will do it well."
Qi Huang left, and Gu Zhou took Qi Jing back to the Gu family. Next was Gu Mo's family recognition banquet.
After setting a date, the Gu family sent out invitations. The wealthy families in Beijing were puzzled by the Gu family's high-profile adoption of a son. They inquired openly and secretly but got no other information. They didn't even know who in the Gu family had adopted the child.
Gu Mo and Qi Mo stayed in Yangzhou for several days, and finally caught the ghost the day before the family recognition banquet and returned after completing their mission.
He was exhausted from the journey and had no time to rest before trying on the dress and getting to know the relatives of the Gu family at the next day's family recognition banquet. Of course, it was just to sort out the relationships and Gu Mo was not required to know everyone. At the banquet, the Gu family would personally take him to meet everyone one by one.
Qi Jing sat cross-legged on the sofa, staring at the bride in red in front of him. This was the ghost that Gu Mo caught in Yangzhou.
He died in the war seventy years ago. He died a miserable death, killed by the feudal dregs of that time.
Qi Mo said, "It was a ghost marriage. She was nailed in a coffin and suffocated to death. Later, she turned into a fierce ghost to seek revenge and killed many people. She was sealed in a well by a Xuanmen disciple who passed by at the time. Some time ago, the old house was renovated and the seal was broken, and she came out."
Wan Niang lowered her head and twirled the red handkerchief in her hand, looking uneasy, and her resentment completely dissipated.
Qi Jing said, "Since you've caught her and are no longer holding a grudge against her, why don't you send her away?"
"She was looking for her lover, but there was war at the time and he had gone to the army, so we had no news of her. The family reunion banquet was coming up, so we brought her back and planned to talk to her after the banquet."
Gu Zhou handed the squeezed juice to Qi Jing and asked Qi Mo, "Even though he's a fierce ghost, he's only been cultivating for less than a hundred years. Why did it take so long?"
"Xiao Mo was unwilling to use the ghost messenger, so it took a lot of effort to find her whereabouts, and she even ran away twice along the way." Qi Mo explained. He didn't want to interfere with Gu Mo's decision. Although Gu Mo had some skills, as Gu Zhou said, Gu Mo had too little actual combat, so it would always be a good idea to gain more experience.
Gu Zhou nodded and looked at Wan Niang along with Qi Jing.
Wan Niang was very pretty, with delicate features and a graceful figure, and she had the gentleness of a Yangzhou girl.
Gu Zhou asked curiously, "You are from Yangzhou, can you sing?"
Wan Niang was stunned for a moment, but still spoke, "I only know some folk songs."
"That's fine too. Sing one for me."
Wan Niang didn't expect Gu Zhou to have such a request, so she started singing her favorite folk song.
The voice is as melodious and moving as that of an oriole, and has the gentle tune typical of Yangzhou, which is a pleasure to listen to.
Gu Zhou asked Qi Jing, "Does it sound good?"
Qi Jing nodded, "It sounds nice. It would be even better if you could sing Kunqu Opera."
"When the time comes, my uncle will help to organize a big opera competition. I think the government will definitely want to develop these things as well."
Qi Jing had no objection. He still liked listening to opera, mainly because there were no other entertainment options before except listening to opera and storytelling.
Thinking of this, Qi Jing grabbed Gu Zhou's arm and shook it, "I also want to listen to ventriloquism. It can make many kinds of sounds, which is very impressive."
Gu Zhou raised his eyebrows, "This kind of craftsmanship is rare, I'll give it a try."
"Uh-huh."
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