I survive in the weird Liaozhai

Emptying his mind, calming his heart, and sensing carefully, he gradually saw some light blue arcs flickering around Gu Nian'an. As his perception deepened, the arcs flickered more frequently and the color gradually deepened.

Suddenly, a flash of lightning appeared, leaving his body and spreading directly to three feet away. A layer of deep blue light arc enveloped his whole body, as if he was covered with a blue halo.

The ground was charred and the noise was terrifying.

After a moment, there was a muffled groan, and the blue halo disappeared. Gu Nian'an collapsed to the ground, his whole body twitching.

He collapsed on the ground for about a quarter of an hour before he felt a little better.

After the numbness in his body completely disappeared, he tremblingly climbed up from the ground and checked his physical condition. It was fine. The extremely short-term burst did not cause much damage to his body.

However, Gu Nian'an felt a little frustrated with his newly developed skills.

This thing is definitely lethal. Anyone who gets hit by it will be seriously injured if not killed.

But it would be a tragedy if you missed the enemy, as you would be like a fish on a chopping board, and the enemy could do whatever they wanted to you.

However, there are ways to improve it. One of them is to control the intensity of the burst, as long as the intensity can be controlled within the body's tolerance range.

As for the second one? It's simple. Just burst it out a few more times a day without damaging your body to increase your body's resistance. As long as your body's resistance to lightning is increased, you won't be electrocuted to death after the big move bursts out.

And if the resistance to lightning can be increased to the point of complete immunity to sequelae.

Oh! Then Yan Chixia will have to kneel before him and sing "Conquer".

But then again, the amount of lightning power he possesses is terrifying.

He has not yet figured out its upper limit, and he is also somewhat concerned about the consumption and replenishment of lightning.

However, I have only acquired this ability recently, so it will take some time to figure it out.

After that, Gu Nian'an tried a few more times.

And then…

Then he became like a salted fish, his hair stood up, he had no strength in his body, and his mind was in a mess.

No, I still have to find a way to control it finely. Lightning resistance is not so easy to increase. If I continue like this, I don’t know whether the resistance has increased or not, and I will be killed first.

He lay there until the sun set and then he regained some strength.

After collecting the blood-soaked hemp rope on the bluestone, Gu Nian'an was about to go down the mountain when he suddenly thought of a serious problem.

Looking at the hemp rope in his hand, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. He forgot to ask his master at the beginning. This Sanyang Rope needs to be exposed to the sun for a long time before it can be completed.

If there is not enough sunlight, this thing will not be effective, and then you will be killed when facing the ghost baby.

Forget it, forget it. There is no good solution for now. As long as the weather is good, I will take it out and dry it in the sun if I have time before finding the ghost baby. I just hope that this thing is really as powerful as my master described.

It was already 7pm when Gu Nian'an returned to Anyang City. The sky was already getting dark and there were fewer pedestrians on the road. Only a few vendors were still sorting out their goods in preparation for going home.

When he arrived at the door of the inn, he saw a familiar tall figure standing quietly beside the door, standing straight like a door god.

As expected, people who are filled with hatred are proactive in doing things. In less than a day, they went straight to the door to block people.

However, Xu Chongxiao did listen to his words. At least the person at the door was in good spirits now.

At this time, Xu Chongxiao was seen wearing a neat black suit, holding a silver spear, his hair was carefully groomed, the stubble on his face had faded, his eyes were firm and murderous, his whole body was shrouded in a cold aura, which was intimidating.

When he approached, Xu Chongxiao clasped his fists and saluted, "Master, I...～～"

Gu Nian'an waved his hand to stop

"No need to be polite. There are so many people here that it's hard to talk too much. Follow me to the room to discuss in detail."

Hearing this, Xu Chongxiao also realized that something was wrong. This was the entrance to the inn, with many people coming and going. It was indeed not a good place to talk about ghosts.

So he stopped what he was about to say and followed Gu Nian'an into the guest rooms on the second floor of the inn.

After entering the guest room, the two of them sat opposite each other at the table. Xu Chongxiao's expression looked a little solemn.

Today's investigation made him a little shocked

"I have already started investigating the matter you told me, Taoist Priest. However, due to limited time, I have not gained much, but I have some clues.

Today, Xu started his investigation from Qingshui Lane in the east of the city. There are many people there and it is close to the city gate. If it is really the ghost baby who committed the crime as the Taoist said, then Qingshui Lane would be one of the best places for it to hunt. "

"Xu had some connections with the human trafficker in Qingshui Lane. Through him, Xu learned that 64 people had disappeared in Qingshui Lane in the past three months.

There are as many as 31 children under the age of ten, and none of them have been found alive or dead. Until now, no child has been found, but most of the missing children have one thing in common.

Disappearing at night, even if sleeping with parents, disappearing quietly. "

Xu Chongxiao spoke in a low voice, his hands were clenched and made a crackling sound, and he was obviously very angry.

He and Gu Nian'an shared the same view on children. Children are the most innocent beings in the world and should not be persecuted by others, not to mention that they might become food for evil spirits. This is something that Xu Chongxiao absolutely cannot tolerate.

Gu Nian'an's expression was also very gloomy. He knew that the ghost babies were cruel and that some children might be killed, but he never expected that there would be so many.

Today, Xu Chongxiao only visited a corner and saw so many children missing. If the situation was expanded to the entire Anyang city, there would probably be hundreds or even more children killed.

Therefore, it is urgent to kill that ghost thing. We must find it and grind it to ashes before it harms more children.

Gu Nian'an's eyes flashed with coldness, murderous intent was boiling, and his voice was even colder.

“With so many children missing, how will the government respond?”

"The government has already started investigating the case two months ago, but there has been no progress so far."

Xu Chongxiao had no expectations for the government. He had been wandering around for two years and had some dealings with the government. He could only say that they were a bunch of drunkards who bullied the weak and feared the strong.

"I asked you to investigate the missing heir of a big shot. Is there any clue?"

This is very important to Gu Nian'an. He now needs an ally with some status in Anyang City, which will make many things much simpler.

"Yes, the Wang family. Wang Shouye's youngest son disappeared two months ago. The Wang family has offered a reward, but there has been no news so far."

Upon hearing this, Gu Nian'an's eyes lit up slightly, and he had found his natural ally.

But I still need to ask some clarification

"How powerful is the Wang family in Anyang City? How favored is the youngest son of the Wang family at home?"

“The Wang family started out as a medicinal materials business. In Anyang City, their power is second only to the Li family and the Xie family. They are one of the largest families in Anyang City.

"Wang Chong, the youngest son of the Wang family, was born to Wang Shouye in his old age and has always been a treasured child. This time Wang Chong is missing, and the Wang family is offering a reward of up to ten thousand taels of silver."

This is really a pleasant surprise. With the same goal and a large family and wealth, the Wang family will be his best ally in dealing with the ghost baby.

The conversation stopped temporarily and Gu Nian'an couldn't help but feel a little emotional as he looked at the figure opposite him who was completely different from yesterday.

Xu Chongxiao's performance today impressed him. He had a clear mind and knew how to find the right entry point.

He is organized and knows what is important and what is not. He is efficient and can quickly find useful information while adjusting his status. He is a good talent and a good temporary teammate.

Then it is necessary to have in-depth communication. As teammates, it is necessary to understand the character, personality, and strength of your partners.

"Thank you for your hard work. The information is very useful. How about we end the matter of the ghost baby here today? At the same time, I have some personal questions. I wonder if Young Master Xu can tell me."

Gu Nian'an's words were no longer cold, but seemed much gentler. As the next teammate, he must be respected.

Gu Nian'an's attitude changed a little suddenly. Xu Chongxiao was a little unaccustomed to it for a while. After a moment of stunned silence, he stood up and clasped his fists.

"You are too polite, Taoist priest. I am just a warrior and cannot help you much. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. As long as I know the answer, I will definitely not refuse."

"Please sit down and talk. We will spend some time together. I am not a polite person and I hate red tape. Also, the questions I will ask are a bit personal. As long as Mr. Xu doesn't blame me, that's fine."

Hearing this, Xu Chongxiao waved his hands repeatedly and said, "No, no. Taoist priest, if you have any questions, just ask. I will answer them all."

After Xu Chongxiao sat down again, Gu Nian'an asked

"Can you tell me about you, about you and your senior sister? I'm a little curious."

Gu Nian'an is not a gossipy person, but a lot can be seen from a person's experience. As a temporary teammate, the more understanding you have, the more protection you will have.