Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 616 Market Rules. (First Update!)

Human skin?

Ghost skin?

【Shadow Play】 immediately replied: "We brought with us Blood-Patterned Iron Ore, 【Shadow Spider Demon Lotus】... and a Nightmare Heart Spring."

It quickly reported all the resources brought by the ghosts of the [Iron Tree Prison] behind it, but there was none of the human skin and ghost skin that Mu Xian Gu wanted.

Mu Xiangu's previously mild tone suddenly turned extremely dissatisfied as she said, "What kind of junk are these people trading with?"

"Don't bother this immortal again if you don't have anything good next time!"

After she finished speaking, Mu Xiangu made no further sound, seemingly no longer intending to pay them any attention.

Seeing this, [Evil Shadow Play] did not delay and immediately led the remaining [Iron Tree Prison] ghosts toward Zheng's Market.

Before long, all the ghosts entered the market.

The first ghostly creature to arrive, a pile of skulls and entirely black, stood under the signboard at the entrance of the market. It was covered in dust and dirt, and its body bore many marks of being beaten, clearly indicating that it had been attacked as soon as it entered the market…

Not far from her stood a female ghost with a gorgeous dress and a bright face, her brows full of murderous intent. It was Xue Shuangzi. Judging from her appearance, she was here to welcome a group of ghosts.

Originally, these ghosts who came to trade were all from the Iron Tree Prison, and it was definitely Mu Xiangu who personally came to greet them.

But after learning that she didn't get what she wanted, Mu Xiangu left directly, leaving the matter to Xue Shuangzi.

At this moment, Xue Shuangzi stepped forward and said in a calm tone, "Lord Mu Xiangu instructed that since we are here to trade in the market, we must abide by the market's rules."

"All living beings and ghosts in this market are under the control of Lord Mu Xiangu."

"Therefore, no one is allowed to make any moves against any living person or ghost within this market!"

"Otherwise, they will be subjected to the punishment of being skinned alive."

"Besides, Xue Tong Pass is bitterly cold, and building a market here would be quite expensive. You all have enjoyed the convenience of market transactions without contributing anything, so you should naturally receive something in return."

"Therefore, every ghost that enters the market must first pay a transaction tax!"

Transaction tax?
The group of ghosts from the Iron Tree Prison did not speak immediately, but instead all looked at the Shadow Play.

The reason they left their old lair deep in Blood Pass and followed [Evil Shadow Play] here was to seek an opportunity.

What is this transaction tax?
[Shadow Play] didn't mince words and immediately explained to the ghosts behind him, "The opportunity lies within this market."

"Such a great fortune, how could it not come at a price?"

"This transaction tax is just a different name; it's actually the price for obtaining an opportunity."

"Don't worry, the transaction tax in the market has always been very low."

"All you need to do is bring out all the resources you brought this time."

Although these ghosts have all reached the level of [Iron Tree Prison], they have not been granted a title, and their intelligence is clearly insufficient.

Upon hearing that [Evil Shadow Play] said it was a small amount, they actually believed it and put all the large amount of resources they had brought in front of Xue Shuangzi.

Soon, all the ghosts were left empty-handed.

Seeing that all the ghosts had paid their taxes, Xue Shuangzi nodded with great satisfaction.

This transaction tax was not ordered by Lord Mu Xiangu at all!

Rather, it was something she added on the spot because she wanted to take the opportunity to gain some merit.

Now it seems the effect is excellent!

Thinking of this, Xue Shuangzi remained calm and continued, "Alright, there are quite a few empty houses in the market. Each ghost can choose a room to stay in." "Other matters will be arranged by the person in charge of the market after we settle in. It's not my concern."

As she spoke, she immediately sent a telepathic message to Shu Yunying, asking her to come and take care of this batch of "transaction tax".

After all, Zheng Que had previously stated that Shu Yunying was in charge of transporting resources.

At this moment, [Shadow Play] wasted no time and led the group of ghosts behind him into the market to choose a place to stay nearby.

As soon as the group of [Iron Tree Prison] ghosts left, Xue Shuangzi waited in the same spot for a short while before Shu Yunying's figure appeared not far away.

Xue Shuangzi immediately pointed to the mountain of resources in front of her and explained the general situation to Shu Yunying. Then she prepared to leave, leaving the rest of the work to Shu Yunying.

However, after listening, Shu Yunying frowned and asked in a deep voice, "All the houses here belong to my Shu family."

"Those ghosts who come here to do business, living in my Shu family's house, did they pay rent?"

rent?

Xue Shuangzi was stunned. She used to be a wild ghost and had no concept of rent at all... After a moment of silence, she shook her head and said, "No."

Shu Yunying's expression immediately darkened, and she said very seriously, "Pack up the things here first, and remember to record them clearly when they are put into storage."

“We can’t let those things live in my Shu family’s house for free.”

"I'm going to collect the rent!"

With that, Shu Yunying turned around and disappeared instantly.

Xue Shuangzi was left standing alone, her brows furrowed. After thinking for a moment, she sent a telepathic message to Qing Li, asking her to come and move the resources.

Soon, Qingli arrived with Niannu. As soon as she saw Xue Shuangzi, Qingli said with dissatisfaction, "Isn't it Shu Yunying's job to bring in these resources from outside?"

Where is Shu Yunying?

Xue Shuangzi immediately replied, "Shu Yunying went to collect the rent."

Afterwards, she recounted what had just happened to Qingli and Niannu.

After listening, Qingli immediately understood and stopped being angry. She quickly said, "This market is protected by this celestial ghost, Grandma."

“Those lost souls from the Iron Tree Prison, once they enter this market, will no longer have to worry about being bullied outside.”

"Therefore, in addition to the transaction tax and rent, we also have to pay a 'protection fee' to our great-aunt!"

Did you collect this asylum fee just now?

what?
Asylum fees?
Xue Shuangzi stared in disbelief, shaking her head blankly.

Qingli immediately said with a reproachful look, "How could you let them in without even collecting any shelter fees?"

"Fine, I won't argue with you. You tidy up here first. I'll take Niannu to collect the protection fee!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Qingli took Niannu and left.

A gust of cold wind blew by, and Xue Shuangzi stood under the signboard, not knowing what to say for a moment. She looked at the mountain of resources in front of her and still didn't want to move them herself.

So she continued to use her voice to call Kulan over.

Before long, a figure dressed in black and wearing a black umbrella arrived gracefully. After learning about the transaction tax, rent, and shelter fee, Ku Lan said without hesitation, "Xue Shuangzi, you haven't considered things at all!"

"Those ghosts are all at the [Iron Tree Prison] level of cultivation. When they cultivate, they absorb more Yin energy from the market."

"Therefore, they also have to pay a tax on yin energy!"

(End of this chapter)