The allure of gold ingots was clearly greater than our pride.
After the four Yin Messengers saw the gold ingots in our bags, they all smiled, and their attitudes improved considerably.
Although their expressions were not exactly pleasant.
But what could Old Mo and I say to them?
Moreover, building a good relationship with these four lords might even open a back door for us in the future.
I didn't hesitate, just two bags of paper-made gold ingots.
"Old Mo, burn them for the four officials!"
As I spoke, I handed them to Old Mo.
Old Mo also understood what these four meant.
Nodding, he said, "Sure thing."
As he spoke, he took out a lighter and started to ignite them, forming a sword finger.
He drew a talisman in the air.
He chanted:
"For the four Yin Messengers, Chi, Mei, Wang, Liang!"
As he spoke, the talisman Old Mo drew in the air faintly appeared as a phantom.
On it were the four characters "魑魅魍魉."
Finally, Old Mo brought his sword fingers together.
The phantom disappeared.
The flames of the burning paper money grew much more intense.
The four ghosts, Chi, Mei, Wang, and Liang, widened their eyes, staring intently at the burning gold ingots.
As for the more than a hundred ghosts around them, they knelt on the ground with their heads bowed, not daring to look up.
Before long, the two bags of gold ingots were completely burned, turning into a pile of black ash.
Then, Chi Yin Messenger raised his hand and gestured towards the fire.
A gust of Yin wind blew.
Instantly, two packages appeared in the paper ash.
Heavy, gold ingots.
"Big Brother, I'll go get them!"
The Liang Yin Messenger, with a camel-like mouth, spoke and then quickly floated over, extending his two hands to pick up these two bags of gold ingots.
"So heavy!"
The other Yin Messengers' eyes lit up.
When the Liang Yin Messenger brought them over, they eagerly reached out to take them.
They even bit them with their teeth.
Their faces were wreathed in excitement, almost splitting with smiles.
"Hahaha, so many ingots!"
"Yin Ze, Yang Ting, you two know how to do things.
In the future, when you come down, just give our names."
"That's right, as long as you don't mess up now and continue to be good Daoists with enough merit.
When you come down, my brothers will directly arrange for you two to take positions in the Underworld bureaucracy."
"..."
Old Mo and I looked at the way these four lords were acting, as if they had never seen money before.
However, becoming friendly with these four was not a bad thing.
If, after a hundred years, we truly descended,
having this connection with Chi, Mei, Wang, and Liang, we could, like my master, be appointed in Fengdu and become Yin Messengers, avoiding the suffering of reincarnation. That would also be quite good.
"Thank you, Four Lords!"
"Four Lords, we thank you in advance."
Old Mo and I cupped our fists in gratitude.
However, seeing how engrossed the four were with the gold ingots, I had some other thoughts.
When I first met the Black and White Impermanence, I had asked them for a "Wuchang Curse" that could be used twice.
My master said that the "Wuchang Curse, Ox-Horse Curse, and Zhong Kui Curse" were the three great Underworld demon-repelling curses, and living people could also use them.
I just didn't know if "Chi, Mei, Wang, Liang" also had such curses.
Even if their power wasn't as strong as the Wuchang Curse, obtaining some benefits or demon-repelling methods from them would surely be useful.
Since I had met them today, I had to try and get some benefits.
With this thought, I didn't hesitate.
I cupped my fists again and said:
"Four Lords, this humble Daoist has encountered many demons and evil ways recently, and I have a small request."
Upon hearing this, Chi, Mei, Wang, and Liang were all stunned and looked at me.
The Chi Yin Messenger with bull-like eyes spoke:
"Yin Ze, speak!"
"It's like this, honored Chi official. We two have not been cultivating for long, and our Daoist cultivation is low.
When dealing with many evil spirits and demons, we are often powerless.
Therefore, we have a humble request.
We wish to ask you four legendary ghost messengers for some magical artifacts or talismans to deal with evil demons and devils."
When Old Mo heard me speak like this, he recalled how I obtained the "Wuchang Curse" back then.
He knew that such opportunities were rare.
As long as we could obtain one or two spells or methods, it would be infinitely beneficial:
"Yes, yes, please grant us your divine methods, Four Lords."
After speaking, he also cupped his fists and looked at the four Yin Messengers.
Chi, Mei, Wang, and Liang exchanged glances. Perhaps they hadn't expected us to have such a request.
The atmosphere suddenly fell silent.
The four Yin Messengers stopped looking at the ingots in their hands and instead turned their gaze to Old Mo and me.
Their eyes narrowed, as if trying to see through us.
Old Mo and I lowered our heads slightly, feeling waves of Yin energy surge towards us, giving us a suffocating illusion.
After several seconds.
The leading Chi Yin Messenger with large eyes finally spoke:
"Yin Ze, Yang Ting, this condition is not too excessive.
However, although we do not hold divine positions.
Our power is not something mortals can casually wield.
Without a special constitution, it will backfire on you.
It might even cause your souls to scatter.
And are you sure your bodies can withstand our Yin energy?"
Special constitution?
Old Mo and I should be fine.
My extreme Yin body, which attracts Yin and summons ghosts, should count, right?
Furthermore, I've already used the Wuchang Curse, so why would I fear the Yin energy of Chi, Mei, Wang, and Liang?
Before I could speak.
Old Mo had already said:
"Four esteemed lords, I have an extreme Gold Spirit Root.
My constitution is different from ordinary people, and I should be able to withstand it."
I know Old Mo has the extreme Gold Spirit Root.
Because like my Uncle Master, he possesses an extreme spirit root, which is why he can cultivate lightning techniques.
This should also count as a special constitution, right?
Then, I also spoke:
"Four Lords, I have a Yin body, attracting Yin and summoning ghosts.
Furthermore, a year ago, I received the Wuchang Curse from the two esteemed Underworld Guides, Black and White Impermanence.
I should also be able to do it..."