Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 627 Exorbitant Transaction Tax. (Second Update!)

Just as Zheng Que was speaking, a sudden gust of cold wind rose in the tightly closed room, swirling like lightning and extinguishing all the lights in the room in the blink of an eye.

The entire room was suddenly plunged into darkness.

The bride, who had been sitting motionless on the edge of the bed, suddenly flipped her hands over and pressed Zheng Que down onto the bed, quickly tearing at his clothes and starting to undress him.

Zheng Que showed no resistance whatsoever, simply raising his arm and casually lifting the red veil from the other person's head.

There was no light in the room at that moment, but with Zheng Que's current eyesight, he could still see the bride's face clearly.

Beneath the veil was a fair face, with arched eyebrows like the moon, starry eyes filled with water, and slightly parted lips revealing a hint of white teeth.

His eyes looked slightly bewildered and innocent, and his brows seemed to still carry a touch of childishness.

Her jet-black hair was styled into twin buns, and a few clusters of pearl tassels cascaded gracefully from her cheeks. Under the glow of the pearls and jewels, she appeared even more delicate and graceful, like a beautiful moon and the glow of the sunset.

Zheng Que was slightly taken aback. Was this Luo Fuyu's true appearance?
She's pretty, but she looks younger than me...

Moreover, the other party did not look like a ghost at all; there was no fierceness in its eyes or brows...

Just as he was thinking this, the bride's body pressed down on him.

Zheng Li immediately focused his mind, wrapped his arms around the other person's waist, and with a flip, the [Yin Yang Harmony Secret Record] began to operate.

Suddenly, intimate sounds filled the room...

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Zheng's Market.

entrance.

Xue Shuangzi was sitting in a shop not far from the signboard bearing the name of the market. Two slender figures stood outside, namely Linghu Yuniang and Yin Huier.

Ghosts occasionally wander in from beneath the high-hanging plaque.

Every ghost that entered was immediately stopped by Linghu Yuniang and brought before Xue Shuangzi to pay a transaction tax.

Yin Hui'er was responsible for moving all the transaction taxes to the warehouse.

Xue Shuangzi sat in the shop with an air of nonchalance, feeling very satisfied.

She had previously assigned Shu Yunying, Qingli, Niannu, and Kulan to do things, but none of the female ghosts could be summoned.

Linghu Yuniang and Yin Huier, those former fellow disciples, are still the best. Whatever she says, those two fellow disciples do, and they dare not contradict her at all!
Just then, two figures with auras different from the ghosts walked in.

The newcomers were brimming with yang energy, making them stand out among the ghosts. They were none other than Kong Rushang and Qu Zhuo.

Upon entering the market, the expressions of the two Core Formation cultivators changed slightly.

The last time they entered this market, it was completely empty; not a soul could be seen.

Why are the streets now filled with ghosts?!
Before they could think further, a figure instantly blocked their path. The newcomer was a ghostly girl, with beautiful features and an arrogant demeanor. Although her aura was only at the [Scissors Prison] level, her tone showed no reverence for those at the Core Formation stage. She casually asked, "Two newcomers?"

"According to the local regulations, a transaction tax needs to be paid each time you enter the city."

"You two, hurry up and go over there to line up and pay the fee."

As she spoke, Linghu Yuniang pointed to the shop where Xue Shuangzi was stationed not far away.

At this moment, there was a long queue in front of the shop, and all those in line were strange-looking ghosts, each one more docile than the last.

Pay transaction tax?
Kong Rushang and Qu Zhuo were both taken aback, but quickly realized what was happening. The female ghost in front of them was highly intelligent and could communicate normally with people!

Thinking of this, the two quickly exchanged a glance, their eyes fixed on Linghu Yuniang.

But Kong Rushang quickly realized what was happening and sent a telepathic message reminding him: "There is a lot of the aura of the [Iron Tree Prison] in this market."

"If we make a move, without the [Longevity Lock], the two of us will likely die here."

"Finding out the situation and identifying that 'strange' thing from before is the most important thing!"

Qu Zhuo nodded slightly without changing his expression, and replied telepathically, "I know."

“There are at least three Iron Tree Prisons watching us right here on this street.”

"However, none of these ghosts attacked the living people!"

"If I'm not mistaken, there might be some special rules hidden in this market, so neither ghosts nor cultivators can act arbitrarily."

"Before we figure out what's going on here, we'd better follow the rules."

Kong Rushang nodded, looked around, and his expression became increasingly solemn.

This market is so strange!

When they first came in, there was no one there, not even a ghost. Then, as they walked, they entered into a "strange" situation.

But on this second visit, there was no "strangeness" to be encountered, yet the entire market was filled with ghosts!

Moreover, both the ghosts of the Scissors Prison and the Ghosts of the Iron Tree Prison abide by some unknown rule: they do not attack living people, but inexplicably demand some kind of transaction tax from them...

These unusual behaviors made them somewhat uneasy, even though they were both at the Core Formation stage.

Coupled with the previous rumors about the high-level cultivator's tomb, they now strongly suspect that something terrifying might be hidden in this market!

Thinking of this, Kong Rushang looked at Linghu Yuniang and replied very cautiously, "Thank you."

As he spoke, he and Qu Zhuo dared not be careless and immediately went to the back of the line to join the ghosts in front of them.

Upon entering the line, the two Core Formation cultivators immediately noticed that each of the ghosts in front of them was carrying various resources. Some were spirit stones that had just been dug up and still smelled of fresh soil; others were spirit plants and herbs that had been collected from unknown places; and one of the ghosts even had no arms, but had a rare and precious herb on its head that exuded pure spiritual energy!
This posture...

It looks like they're offering tribute to the Ghost King!
Seeing this, the two Core Formation cultivators exchanged a glance, their expressions immediately becoming extremely serious.

Is there a demon king presiding over this market?
Just as they were thinking this, they saw the line moving very fast. The ghosts in front of them quickly paid their transaction tax and successfully gained the right to enter the market.

After the last ghost in line left, it was Kong Rushang and Qu Zhuo's turn.

Xue Shuangzi looked up from inside the shop and was somewhat surprised to see two Core Formation cultivators from the human race suddenly arrive.

In the past, upon encountering a Core Formation stage cultivator, she would have chosen to run away immediately.

But now... a mere Core Formation stage cultivator is nothing but an ant!
Let alone the Core Formation stage, even the Nascent Soul stage would be nothing but ants!

She's a female ghost who was summoned by that great figure in the underworld!

Although her current cultivation level is only [Scissors Prison], and her Yin position is only the lowest level Yin official, this does not prevent her from arrogantly looking down at these two Core Formation cultivators.

Without a second thought, Xue Shuangzi arrogantly declared, "Transaction tax: 1 billion spirit stones!"

(End of this chapter)