Black Soul Taiyinzi

While Luo Qiu was looking at one of the copies of "The Origin of Blue and White Porcelain," a bell suddenly rang.

After putting on the clown mask, Luo Qiu descended from the second floor of the Club.

He saw that the guest this time was Yang Taizi... and of course, only Yang Taizi was present.

"You are?"

Yang Taizi, seeing Luo Qiu wearing the clown mask, was clearly quite surprised. At the same time, he also saw You Ye. Judging by her figure, Yang Taizi easily deduced that the masked person was the young man from that day.

Luo Qiu pointed to the round table nearby, signaling Yang Taizi that he could sit down and that it would be a good opportunity to talk.

He's wearing a mask to hide his identity?

But he's already seen my true face... Yang Taizi couldn't help but ponder the meaning behind this action, which seemed a bit like trying to fool oneself.

Is he warning me not to reveal his identity? Yang Taizi had always been very cautious, especially when dealing with such mysterious and bizarre powers.

So, Yang Taizi acted as if he didn't know Luo Qiu's true face and sat down quietly. The old Daoist's meditation skills were indeed top-notch; when he needed to be still, he was like a rock.

However, Luo Qiu was thinking at that moment: If I had known it was Yang Taizi, I wouldn't have bothered with the mask...

Still, Luo Qiu spoke first, "Guest, you are here for this pair of Jade Tokens, aren't you?"

Actually, if he calculated the time, and if the White Jade Tokens were indeed very important to Yang Taizi, he should have arrived within the last day or two.

"That's correct," Yang Taizi nodded cautiously.

"Do you know my rules?" Luo Qiu suddenly asked.

Yang Taizi replied, "This old Daoist has heard some things."

He was silent for a moment before resolutely saying, "The value of the White Jade Tokens is too great. If they are a complete pair, this old Daoist might not be able to afford them. Therefore, I only intend to acquire the 'Supreme Jade Emperor's Heart Seal Subtle Scripture' hidden within the White Jade Tokens."

Luo Qiu asked curiously, "Taiyinzi's three souls and seven spirits are also within this. He is, after all, an ancestor of your sect. Are you just going to abandon him?"

"He has already been expelled from the sect," Yang Taizi said sternly. "He is no longer a member of my sect, and he has nothing to do with me."

As he spoke, Yang Taizi reached into his robes and pulled out a brocade pouch. A flicker of reluctance flashed in his eyes, but he still opened it resolutely, pouring out a piece of green jade. "This Azure Warm Jade can be used for nourishing Qi. For ordinary people, wearing it not only extends their lifespan but also wards off evil spirits and prevents illness."

Daoist cultivators are indeed fortunate; regardless of wealth, they can always find a treasure or two. Unlike ordinary people in the mortal world, the only things they can offer are their own lifespan, souls, and the like.

Using treasures as payment is basically a common method for these non-human entities.

Luo Qiu's hand swept over the jade jue. After a moment, he said, "This jade jue can only exchange for the scripture of one of the White Jade Tokens."

Yang Taizi was stunned and hurriedly said, "Look carefully! This Azure Warm Jade has been nurtured for over a thousand years! In today's society, with severe pollution, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth has long since become extremely weak! As long as one wears it regularly, they can safely complete the process of nourishing Qi!"

Luo Qiu shook his head. "The scripture is a relic of your sect, isn't it? The other day, I heard you reciting it, but it was incoherent and made no sense. I suspect the scripture is incomplete within your sect. Also, judging by the fact that you only want the scripture, I probably didn't guess wrong?"

Luo Qiu said calmly, "Since the scripture you know is incomplete, the complete scripture must mean even more to you. Your cultivation might be stuck somewhere because of the incomplete scripture. This is quite understandable; does it hold great significance for you?"

Yang Taizi said helplessly, "This really is a place that eats people without spitting out the bones... Half a chapter is half a chapter! As for the remaining half, this old Daoist will acquire it as soon as possible."

Luo Qiu placed the two Jade Tokens on the round table. "Then you choose one."

Yang Taizi was silent for a moment before choosing the one on the left.

Even though both Jade Tokens were placed before him, and he could simply snatch them up and leave... Yang Taizi dared not act so rashly.

Wasn't that terrifying and powerful woman from that day still standing there? Although silent, Yang Taizi had no confidence that he could successfully steal the treasure and escape safely.

Yang Taizi took a deep breath, extended his finger, and touched the Jade Token on the left. He muttered incantations, his murmurs unintelligible.

The Jade Token began to emit a faint glow, and ancient golden characters emerged from the White Jade Token, then surged towards his eyes.

Before long, seeing that the White Jade Token no longer emitted characters, Yang Taizi reluctantly withdrew his finger. With a smile that wasn't too displeasing, he said, "Fortunately, I chose the half part."

This kind of on-the-spot transaction did not require a separate contract to be drawn up, unlike with Zhong Luochen.

With the transaction successful, Luo Qiu's mood improved slightly. He then created another Black Card and gave it to Yang Taizi. Of course, the Black Card given to Yang Taizi was not marked.

Yang Taizi, having obtained the first half of the scripture, also felt a bit better. He then asked, "Excuse me, how do you plan to deal with Taiyinzi's three souls and seven spirits within the Jade Tokens?"

Luo Qiu said calmly, "Does the guest have any interest in purchasing them?"

"No..." Yang Taizi quickly replied, "I still have things to do... Once I find the treasure, I will return!"

He had been sitting here, his mind uneasy and extremely uncomfortable. His stable Dao heart was constantly wavering, and he didn't want to stay a moment longer.

Watching Yang Taizi's hasty departure, Luo Qiu took off his mask and asked You Ye, "Do all the Daoist cultivators who came to the Club before look like this?"

You Ye replied, "After all, the legends circulating in their circles have been quite demonized."

"Is that so..." Luo Qiu nodded, then suddenly brought the two White Jade Tokens together.

As green smoke emerged, it transformed into a shape, revealing Taiyinzi, who was trapped within the Jade Tokens.

This time, Taiyinzi's appearance was not as reckless as before; there was even a look of fear on his face. Luo Qiu slowly said, "From the beginning of the transaction, I allowed you to 'see' the entire process... Now, do you know what I do?"

"I know..." Taiyinzi nodded.

This guy is from five hundred years ago and also knows about the existence of the Club... It seems the Club's history might go back another five hundred years? While pondering this question, Luo Qiu also spoke, "Do you want to be freed from the imprisonment of the Jade Tokens?"

Taiyinzi had been trapped for five hundred years, and his only wish was this.

"I... what do I have left to offer?" Taiyinzi said with a bitter smile. "This place doesn't accept money! Even if it did, I'm penniless right now... I only have these three souls and seven spirits. Do you want my three souls and seven spirits?"

"I need some servants recently," Luo Qiu said thoughtfully. "How about a term of five hundred years? You've been trapped for five hundred years, and then you serve me for five hundred years, after which I will grant you freedom. Five hundred years for five hundred years, but in reality, you can leave the Jade Tokens, so you're actually gaining."

Taiyinzi almost without thinking said, "Good! I'll take this deal!"

Luo Qiu was also quite satisfied with this outcome.

Next, he used the abilities granted to him by the Club to free Taiyinzi from the Jade Token, reassembled his three souls and seven spirits, and finally branded him with the Club's mark.

"A Black Soul Envoy?" Taiyinzi, having regained his freedom, understood his current identity. He couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, then forced a wry smile. "Black Soul Taiyinzi, greetings, Master."

Luo Qiu smiled and said, "You stay here for a few days. I'll summon a Black Soul Envoy back. Hmm... You Ye, call back a high-performing veteran to teach this newbie."

"Understood, Master."