I stared at my master in shock.
My master would rather stake his own life and soul than let me sacrifice three to five years of my lifespan. He had even been ready to fall out with Yunbai Old Lady just now.
After saying that, Master smiled again.
He clasped his hands toward Yunbai Old Lady.
"Old Sister Yunbai, we still have important business to attend to, so we'll be taking our leave."
Yunbai Old Lady smiled kindly as well.
"Go on! Remember to return it to me in seven days."
"Definitely! Xiao Jiang, let's go."
Only then did I snap back to my senses.
I clasped my hands toward Yunbai Old Lady.
"Grandma Cloud White, thank you."
Yunbai Old Lady smiled and sighed.
"Forget it, forget it. I won't be getting a taste of your Fortune-Longevity Qi.
This old lady will just have to think of another way..."
With that, Yunbai Old Lady pulled open a drawer and reached in to drag out a huge black rat.
The rat trembled in her hand, squeaking in terror. But Yunbai Old Lady opened her mouth and, with a crunch, bit its head clean off. The sight was a little disgusting...
My expression stiffened, but I didn't say a word.
I followed Master outside, though I had no idea how Grey Master would feel if he saw Yunbai Old Lady eating a rat.
Master and I then walked out of Cloud White Shop.
The moment we reached the entrance, the Female Ghost who had been waiting for me hurried over.
"Brother, you're out!"
When Master saw the Female Ghost come up and call me "Brother," he glanced at me.
"Xiao Jiang, who is this?"
"Oh, Master, it's like this. She was originally a ghost at Twin Peaks Pagoda Cemetery. That Great Master