The Qing Dynasty old ghost spoke at length, but I only remembered one sentence.
Human Yuan Yang Shou Dan, extends lifespan by three years.
What do I lack the most right now?
Isn't it lifespan?
For a moment, I was truly tempted.
But I also knew very well that ghosts could not be trusted.
And one must never make deals with ghosts.
This ghost, even if he had the Book of Life and Death with him tonight, I would still kill him right here.
However, I was a little curious about this Human Yuan Yang Shou Dan.
I wanted to know what exactly this thing was...
If it was real, I could just snatch it from him.
I looked at the Qing Dynasty old ghost not far away and spoke again:
"What exactly is this Human Yuan Yang Shou Dan?
Why can it help people extend their lifespan?"
When the Qing Dynasty old ghost heard my question.
He let out a "Hehehehe" laugh, thinking there was a turn for the better:
"Daoist priest, you are unaware.
My Human Yuan Yang Shou Dan is a good thing!
Look at my gambling house, people come and go every night, all of them losing their lifespans.
These lifespans are all bought and sold by the gambling house.
It's all in black and white, signed and sealed.
No karma attached, no violation of the underworld laws.
The little ghost collects these lifespans and condenses them using a special method, forming a pill.
The little ghost happens to have two left.
Take one pill, and it extends life and adds three years to your lifespan.
There is absolutely no problem with that!"
Upon hearing this.
Old Mo beside me also opened his eyes slightly.
If what he said was true, then this thing was indeed a good item.
He whispered in my ear:
"Old Qin, if this is true, it's probably a good thing.
We might as well take it if we get it for free, why don't we agree to him first?"
But I smiled faintly and said:
"Don't jump to conclusions about whether it's a good thing.
But since this ghost has it, let's get it from him.
We can have Uncle-Master take a look later.
As for this ghost..."
I didn't finish, but Old Mo understood my meaning with just one look.
This ghost couldn't be let go tonight.
And we had to get the medicine tonight.
Old Mo nodded slightly, not replying.
We had a tacit understanding.
Seeing me and Old Mo discussing in low voices and nodding, the old ghost opposite us thought he saw a glimmer of hope.
Before we could speak, he smiled and said:
"Two Daoist priests, this little ghost sincerely repents.
Tonight, I only beg for my life.
As long as this little ghost is allowed to leave, two Human Yuan Ming Shou Dans will definitely be presented."
I looked up at the old ghost, a faint smile curling my lips:
"If we let you go.
How can we be sure we'll get that medicinal pill?
Just because of your promise?
Besides, we haven't even seen a shadow of the thing, why should we believe you?"
"Heh, are you trying to amuse us?
You want us to let you go just by babbling a few words without showing the item?
If you don't want to die, bring out that medicine quickly.
Otherwise, this poor Daoist will have to take action!"
Old Mo also chimed in, looking fierce.
The Qing Dynasty old ghost was stunned for a moment, then spoke again:
"Since both Daoist priests have spoken to this extent.
This little ghost will take it out for the two Daoist priests to see.
Of course, please Daoist priests step back a bit.
Please put down your magical artifacts, after all, this little ghost's cultivation is low.
I am apprehensive..."
This ghost was still very cautious.
He was afraid we would kill him and snatch his belongings.
Of course, he guessed correctly.
But we couldn't let him see that now.
I didn't move, just replied casually:
"You're being really troublesome.
You can't leave this house anyway, so what difference does it make if we step back or not?
If we wanted to kill you, we would have done it long ago.
Would we have babbled with you for so long?"
As soon as I said this, the Qing Dynasty old ghost standing opposite was shocked.
A hint of astonishment appeared on his paper-like face:
"You, you, how do you know, how do you know I can't leave this house?"
I was very dismissive.
This ghost's cultivation was so weak, if he wasn't an idiot, he would have long fled.
Why would he wait on the rooftop for us to kill him?
If we couldn't even figure this out, what would Old Mo and I be doing?
I couldn't be bothered to explain, I just wanted to get the Human Yuan Yang Shou Dan he spoke of.
I spoke directly.
"Stop your blabbering, hurry up and bring the medicine.
I swear by the name of our Ancestor that we will not kill you!
If we break this oath, we shall die a horrible death."
After speaking, I raised my fingers and made a gesture of swearing.
Old Mo also quickly echoed:
"Yes, bring out the medicinal pill.
We will spare your dog life.
Don't cause any more trouble like this in the future, just stay out of our sight."
After saying that, Old Mo glanced at me.
Seeing me give him a look.
Old Mo instantly understood:
"That's right!
Ancestor above, as long as you give us the medicinal pill and don't deceive us, we brothers won't kill you.
If, if we break this oath, may lightning strike us."
Old Mo also raised two fingers in a swearing gesture.
For ordinary people, a casual oath would be like farting.
But people like us are a bit different, once we enter the sect, we have a record.
Oaths are very effective.
If an oath is broken, even if it doesn't manifest immediately, one might incur "karmic debt."
When the Qing Dynasty old ghost heard both me and Old Mo say this, and even swear to the heavens.
Although he had concerns.
But the secret that he couldn't leave this place was already exposed by us.
In front of us, he had no trump cards left.
At this moment, to survive, he had no choice.
He could only agree and produce the medicinal pill:
"Two Daoist priests, since you have both sworn before me.
This little ghost has nothing more to say.
I will go and retrieve the medicine..."
After saying that, the old ghost suddenly spread his hands and drew a circle in front of his chest.
Instantly, waves of Yin energy surged forth.
On his chest, some strange black runes seemed to appear...
And in the center, there was a phantom of the character "寿" (Shòu - Longevity)...