When I heard Bai Wuchang say I was a young Daoist priest.
My nervous emotions immediately eased a lot.
Bai Wuchang continued:
"Recorded in the Yin冊, May 27, spirit-summoning talisman descends to the mortal realm.
On duty at Huangquan Road, No. 81, Wanfu Hall. Daoist name: Yin Ze."
With that, Bai Wuchang closed the small booklet.
As soon as the booklet closed, it vanished from his hand.
Immediately, Bai Wuchang Xie Bi'an said to Hei Wuchang:
"Little Ba, this young Daoist priest is an external staff member of the living realm. Release the lock!"
Hei Wuchang Fan Wujiu heard Bai Wuchang's words.
He actually snorted coldly, appearing somewhat displeased.
With a flick of his hand, the iron lock coiled around my neck.
With a "clatter," it was retracted.
The next second, I, whose soul was pulled out by a head, returned directly into my body.
My eyes blurred, as if granted a great amnesty.
My heart pounded uncontrollably, and I was gasping for breath.
"Your Excellencies, I didn't say it wrong, did I? I am indeed a Daoist priest.
It was just that I was too in awe of Your Excellencies, so I pretended not to see..."
Xie Bi'an was still smiling, but with that kind of forced smile:
"It was a misunderstanding.
But since you are a righteous Daoist priest and have descended via talisman, you are part of our Underworld's mortal realm staff.
There is no need for you to deliberately avoid us Yin officials like ordinary people."
Hearing this, I let out a long sigh of relief.
It seemed my identity as a Daoist priest had such a great use.
This was somewhat different from the situation Chen Ge and I encountered before.
But my master had never told me about this.
Which led me to believe that.
As long as a person was alive, they couldn't see Yin officials.
If they saw them, their souls would be reaped.
Now that I understood, my uneasy heart could finally rest.
"Yes, yes, yes, I understand."
I continued to respond, cold sweat beading on my forehead.
As soon as I finished speaking, Hei Wuchang Fan Wujiu, who had retracted the iron chain, snorted coldly again:
"Five jin of ingots, three villas."
Hei Wuchang's sudden remark left me somewhat clueless.
What did it mean?
Five jin of ingots? Three villas.
Because I was too flustered at the moment, I didn't come to my senses for a while.
I stared at Hei Wuchang, stunned for a moment.
As a result, Hei Wuchang's expression darkened, and an icy aura instantly enveloped me.
It was like Mount Tai pressing down, making it hard for me to breathe.
"What, you're unwilling?"
Hearing the other party roar like that, I felt my heart was about to break.
The deterrence was too strong.
At the same time, I instantly understood that this was a bribe.
The ingots and villas they mentioned.
Were likely the paper ingots and paper villas sold in our shop.
Just as I was about to agree, Bai Wuchang Xie Bi'an, flicking his tongue, said with a forced smile:
"Little Ba! Be gentle. Yin Ze has just entered the Daoist sect and joined the staff.
He doesn't understand the rules, don't scare him."
Hei Wuchang snorted again upon hearing this, as if I owed him millions.
I showed an awkward expression and quickly replied:
"Your Excellencies, please don't worry, I understand, I understand..."
Bai Wuchang's smile widened upon hearing this:
"Hehehe, the young man is quite sensible.
After all, you've delayed us for quite some time.
In this much time, we could have reaped souls several times.
These fees are naturally what you need to compensate."
I gave an embarrassed smile.
Although I felt a bit uncomfortable, I had to bow my head when I was under someone else's roof.
No wonder Bai Wuchang had the words "See Wealth at First Sight" written on his head.
He truly did get rich upon first meeting.
I could only nod and agree.
Seeing that I understood the rules, Xie Bi'an's tone became much more amiable:
"It's good that you understand.
My brother and I are busy with official duties and must continue to reap souls.
The items just need to be burned down within three days."
"Your Excellencies, please rest assured. When I return to the shop tomorrow.
I will definitely prepare them properly and burn them down for you that very night."
I said with a fawning smile.
Bai Wuchang nodded:
"So be it. Little Ba, let's go..."
After saying that, the Black and White Wuchang turned to leave.
But at this moment, I suddenly thought of something.
Crow Daoist and the demonic Daoist Miao Nanzi, and that old yellow weasel who swapped souls.
So I hurried to speak:
"Your Excellencies, please wait!"
"Is there something else?"
Bai Wuchang turned his head.
"Black and White Wuchang Excellencies, recently, demonic Daoists and monsters have appeared here.
Please, Your Excellencies, reap them and restore peace to our area."
I said with my fists clasped.
Black and White Wuchang were taken aback, and then Hei Wuchang said:
"Do you have their names and birth dates?"
This, I really didn't have.
After all, Miao Nanzi and Crow Daoist were just titles.
"I, I don't."
Hei Wuchang's face darkened:
"Since you don't, there's nowhere to apprehend their souls."
I was speechless for a moment.
But Bai Wuchang explained:
"Kid, you might not understand yet.
My brother and I are only responsible for reaping souls that are on record.
Arresting culprits is the job of Zhong Kui and the Ox and Horse.
We Yin officials each have our own duties and adhere to heavenly laws.
Since you have entered the sect and become a Daoist priest.
If you encounter such demons and monsters, you can deal with them yourself..."
My eyes widened. Did this feel like shirking responsibility?
But I didn't dare to say it.
Seeing my silence, Bai Wuchang spoke again:
"Alright, seeing as you've only recently entered the sect and your cultivation is not high.
Yet you care about the safety of the living realm and possess much righteousness.
And you are fated to meet my brother and me.
The five jin of ingots and villas are not received in vain.
This Yin official will bestow upon you a spirit-exorcising talisman.
It can help you slay demons and monsters at critical moments..."