Chapter Seven, Money for Buying Land

Tomorrow, I will only offer wealth and tribute to the Lord of the Underworld

The disciple understands that one should not carelessly write land purchase certificates for others

No, two of them, you have a deficiency in vitality, it is time to replenish it...

Even the law stipulates that officials are not allowed to arrest people at night

This is easy to say, and it is not a big deal. However, the money for purchasing the land cannot be less

Originally, the tribute of fifty to sixty thousand coins would have been sufficient, but your land purchase certificate this time... can only allow for a doubling of the offering!

Wu Cheng said to Tao Xiaowu: "There is no need to look any further; these items that have been consumed by ghosts and deities have lost their essence and taste like chewing wax. Consuming them is harmful rather than beneficial, so let us discard them all"

Tao Xiaowu was left speechless, and he certainly understood now

May the two mountain spirits show some grace, let us put today's matters to rest, shall we

Indeed, I understand. These two should not be deities; at most, they are merely the underlings of deities, akin to ghostly messengers.

What he thinks in his heart, then are we not the real estate agents of the underworld

Upon hearing the words, Tao Xiaowu was suddenly taken aback, fully realizing the gravity of the situation

However, in this era, the preparation of food is quite simple, and many spices are lacking, resulting in a comparatively less rich flavor

Then Wu Cheng spoke and stood up

However, two whirlwinds suddenly appeared in the courtyard, and then gradually came to a stop, revealing two indistinct human figures.

Upon a closer look, those two shadows with green faces and sharp fangs, and horns on their heads, were indeed the mountain spirits depicted in my own assignments

From the conversation between Wu Cheng and the two mountain spirits, he vaguely realized that he had made a significant mistake

Even if it is merely a slight bow, the significance it represents is profound.

One must not be careless when dealing with spirits and deities. Do not act recklessly just because of a little cleverness

Saying this, he gestured for Tao Xiaowu to bring over the wine and meat

Wu Cheng chuckled and said, "You two have come because of the matter concerning the incompetent disciple, haven't you?"

One cannot bite the hand that feeds them, nor can one be soft-hearted when receiving favors. These two mountain spirits are somewhat in an awkward position, yet they still addressed Wu Chengdao: "It is precisely about the matter of purchasing the land deed..."

At this time, the weather is hot, and these cooked foods cannot be stored for long.

For him, having something to eat is already quite good. Moreover, it is such a fine thing, there is really nothing to criticize!

Tao Xiaowu quickly supported him and walked towards the door

If you do not pay your dues, even the spirits will trouble you

Wu Chengdao: "Now you should understand why I, as a wizard, do not accept more than 100,000 yuan and will no longer write land purchase certificates for others"

In this world, there is a curfew everywhere, whether at the city gates or the inner gates, they will all be closed

However, Tao Xiaowu continued to eat with great enjoyment

After waiting for more than two hours, just before midnight, a sudden sound of flying sand and moving stones was heard

That witch achieved the way: "It is normal that you cannot finish it; these are prepared for the guests who come at night"

Once again, it transformed into a whirlwind and departed

It seemed that Wu Xiaowu knew what Tao was thinking, and Wu Cheng let out a cold laugh, saying: "Buying land certificates is essentially paying money to the Yin God to purchase land"

This is a little apprentice who is ignorant; I have already accepted him as my disciple

No matter how capable Tao Xiaowu is, he cannot consume it all

The mistake made by Tao Xiaowu this time, in Wu Cheng's view, is neither too significant nor too trivial. It all depends on whether these two supernatural beings are willing to lend their assistance

Great Sorcerer

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After having had plenty to eat and drink, he finally burped and stood up again: "Thank you, great sorcerer, for your hospitality!"

As for beef, it is considered a means of production, and generally, the authorities do not permit the slaughtering of cattle for meat consumption

Many times, the offerings made to the deities have already been consumed by them; although they appear unchanged, in reality, they have lost all flavor and will soon rot and emit a foul odor

It would be a pity if it were to break!

Upon witnessing such a scene, Tao Xiaowu could not help but feel a sense of unease in his heart

Is this what the spirits and deities are like

Upon hearing this, Tao Xiaowu felt a sudden chill in his heart

What has been done is nothing more than communication between the divine and the mortal

This has also led to extremely high beef prices

Tao Xiaowu calculated for a moment, and his expression subtly changed as he said: "Master, this amounts to at least one hundred thousand coins!"

Moreover, consuming it often leads to illness

Is Master Wu Cheng's status really that high

However, families that are well-off and above the moderate standard of living pursue the consumption of mutton

I am truly sorry to trouble the two mountain spirits to make a trip in person. I have prepared some wine and meat to entertain you both

The amount of wine and meat prepared by Wu Cheng was quite substantial, at least over 10 jin

This time, Wu Cheng took out more than 100,000 yuan at once, which can be said to be purely cleaning up after Tao Xiaowu

Engaging in some petty tricks may only provoke the sovereign, resulting in confiscation of property and execution. However, if we sorcerers were to anger the spirits, we would not even be able to escape with our souls

What kind of guests will come at night

Forget it, you will go to the city early tomorrow to buy clay figurines, bamboo horses, incense candles, as well as two pieces of white wall, and five bolts of brocade... Also buy a chicken to be offered to the deity tomorrow

It is easy to meet the King of Hell, but difficult to deal with the little ghosts. As long as the person in charge has connections, many matters can be handled smoothly

On the contrary, that witch hardly eats; in his own words, he is already a mere shell of a person, merely waiting for death.

However, after traversing and experiencing the hardships of hunger, Tao Xiaowu finally understood that every grain is hard-earned and learned to cherish food

It turns out that the money earned by these wizards must all be submitted to the underworld deities. ... With reduced income, they even have to contribute their own money...

It was at this moment that Tao Xiaowu recalled that before his time travel, he had seemingly heard of similar occurrences

However, if it is a matter of no concern, and handled in an official capacity, then it could truly wear you out

Perhaps, before the time travel, Tao Xiaowu would not have regarded these things at all

Do you know what mistake you made this time

In essence, we wizards are akin to the intermediaries between mortals and deities

It was only then that Tao Xiaowu noticed that the beef, mutton, and drinks were still there, as if not a single bite had been taken by anyone

Yes, indeed. I will present the money for the land first thing tomorrow morning

It is also known that originally, part of the money for purchasing the land certificate belonged to the spirits, while another part was the hard-earned fee earned by the sorcerers in between

Having said this, the two mountain spirits were finally satisfied

Your family background must be quite good, for when I learned that we, the wizards, serve the deities, it is akin to how subjects serve their sovereign

Thus, we have the sorcerers!

Only mortals cannot communicate with deities and spirits

Both dog meat and pork are not suitable for presentation; they are merely consumed by ordinary or impoverished families

There is no need for chopsticks; just eat directly with your hands.

To Tao Xiaowu's surprise, upon seeing that Wu Cheng, these two shadows actually took the initiative to bow to him

At this moment, Tao Xiaowu vaguely felt a sense of fear.

The two shadows known as the Mountain Spirits were instantly filled with joy upon seeing this: "Thank you, great shaman!"

Tao Xiaowu understood that the so-called "tooth people" were akin to intermediaries or similar professions in later generations

Arrived