"Young master, please wait a moment before you set off."

The patrolling deity Shang Tianyang was waiting at the door early. As soon as Bai Cang came downstairs, he bowed and said, "According to the rules, apart from the jade slips in the Transmission Hall, you are not allowed to take away any original or genuine copies from the Scripture Pavilion. You can only copy them here."

Bai Cang raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, "May I ask what instructions the Divine General has?"

If it couldn't be done before, then it can be done now?

This guy has been waiting here for a long time. Is he planning to rip me off?

If that's really the case, Bai Cang won't stand up to it head-on, but he'll definitely make a big fuss about it in his little notebook.

When I finally meet the True Lord Ancestor, I will definitely give his "good brother" a good scolding.

Does it really think that "Master Bai's true teachings" are easy targets that can be extorted at will?

"I dare not offer any advice, but there is something I would like to ask for your help, young master."

The patrolling deity Shang Tianyang said with a smile, "The scriptures here have been damaged over the years and need to be copied again."

"I wonder if the young master would be willing to help with the copying? It doesn't need to be much, just three to five copies a month to replace the damaged originals. I am willing to offer a bottle of Xuan Yin Ghostly Fiend as payment."

Bai Cang was taken aback upon hearing this: What's going on? Could it be that I really misunderstood "Brother Shang"?

Not only did they open doors of convenience for me, but they also returned the "personnel" to me?

"Do not mention the matter of copying again."

However, Bai Cang did not accept the other party's "kindness" and instead tossed over a "Nourishing Essence and Spirit Pill". "Since the divine general has spoken, I can't refuse to help him."

"Consider this elixir as payment for the divine general's request to have it copied."

He never believed in "good things" that fall from the sky; all gifts of fate come with a hidden price.

Rather than receiving favors from others, it's better to give them benefits, clearly state the price, and conduct the transaction.

Most importantly, Bai Cang must acquire "ownership" in order to absorb the Daoist essence and obtain skills.

If we follow the actions of the patrolling general Shang Tianyang, wouldn't he become a "temporary borrower"?

The ownership of many classic books still belongs to the library, so why would he bother with all this effort?

Wouldn't it be better to read and copy directly in the library?

Moreover, Bai Cang would never do something as foolish as giving others leverage over a mere pitfall for a tiny bit of profit.

The patrolling general Shang Tianyang took the elixir, but couldn't help feeling bitter: This hot potato, should I go back?

Where the hell can we go to seek justice?

It's not that it doesn't accept "personnel"; in fact, it has schemed and plotted a lot to get this lucrative position.

There are no fewer than several hundred ghosts and gods in the entire Taiyin City, and there are more than a dozen divine generals. Why is it that it can guard the Sutra Repository and become the "receiver" of the Dharma Transmission Hall?

It's because someone accepted its benefits!

Why should it give benefits to others? Of course, it's because it can earn back its principal and interest!

However, it truly dared not accept Bai Cang's "personnel" requests!

The previous guardian deity of the Scripture Pavilion offended Han Qinhu and had his body forcibly shattered; he hasn't recovered yet.

Otherwise, this lucrative position wouldn't have fallen into its hands!

Most importantly: the last Taoist priest who accepted Bai Cang's "personal favor" has now become a member of the family tree.

Learning from past mistakes is crucial for future success; how could it not dare to learn from them?

Despite its role as the guardian of the scripture pavilion, it rarely leaves the mountain gate.

However, ghosts and gods are essentially one entity, and there are many ghosts and gods who roam the four directions.

No movement or disturbance in the entire Taiyin City could escape their notice.

No one knew the behavior of the "little master" better than it.

But it is precisely because it understands this that it is even more aware of the "little master's" suspiciousness and stinginess.

Even if it wanted to return the "personnel" to its original position, it didn't dare to stand up to them.

Thinking of this, the patrolling deity Shang Tianyang immediately smiled and said, "Young master, you are kind and I am very grateful. If you need any orders in the future, please feel free to ask, and I promise I will not refuse."

Having said that, it sketched out a line of text out of thin air, then turned into wisps of green smoke and rose into an unfathomable and illusory place.

"Four tattered and decaying books, weathered and worm-eaten, were reported to the Department of Ghosts and Gods for copying and replacement. This seal reads: Shang Tianyang!"

Life is like that... well, since you can't fight it, you might as well try to enjoy it.

What else can you do? Can a dead person die from holding in their pee again?

"boom!"

The next moment.

As the patrolling deity Shang Tianyang operated, Bai Cang suddenly felt the sound of the Great Dao resounding, and waves of Daoist rhyme surging.

【White Rainbow Sword Technique: Masterful】

【A Thousand Swords Unleashed: Masterful Skill】

【The Thirteen Styles of Ever-Changing Clouds and Mist: Masterful Skill】

【Hundred Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword (Refining Blueprint): Masterful Skill】

【Hundred Poisons Cold Light Barrier (Refining Blueprint): Masterful Skill】

【Five Elements Yin Thunder Technique (Artifacts): Masterful】

Meanwhile, somewhere near the mountain gate.

Xu Yang rushed into the hall, crying out, "Master, save me!"

After saying this, without waiting for Li Chunfeng's response, Xu Yang recounted everything that had happened that day.

He dared not conceal any of his schemes and arrangements.

"Fool! Utterly stupid!"

Li Chunfeng reeked of alcohol, but his eyes had regained their clarity. "Do you think Junior Brother Bai is the kind of person who cares about empty fame?"

Xu Yang lowered his head and stammered, not daring to speak.

"If that's the case, why are you ruining his reputation?" Li Chunfeng said, exasperated.

"No, I didn't!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yang waved his hands repeatedly, "This disciple had no such intention. Please, Master, investigate thoroughly."

"What do I know about this? What does this have to do with even half a talisman coin?"

Li Chunfeng slammed his wine glass down and uttered a vulgar remark, "What I think is not important at all. The key is what Junior Brother Bai will think. Do you understand?"

Xu Yang immediately knelt down with a thud, "Please teach me, Master. I am still your disciple, no matter what Bai Cang is like..."

From this moment forward, we shall have no further connection.

Before Xu Yang could finish speaking, Li Chunfeng angrily retorted, "I don't have anyone like you who is scheming and doesn't follow the rules."

"What happens between you and Junior Brother Bai has nothing to do with me, do you understand?!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yang was devastated. He looked up with grief and indignation, only to see Li Chunfeng's eyes like knives, as if he wanted to devour someone.

"Disciple, no, Xu Yang understands!"

Xu Yang replied dejectedly, about to say something.

Li Chunfeng, however, flicked his sleeve, sending the creature flying as if it were riding on clouds.

"Then get out! You eyesore!"

As Li Chunfeng closed the palace door, the anger on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a playful smile.

"Xu Yang is indeed an idiot, but his mistakes have their merits, which saved me a lot of trouble."

"I wonder how you, Junior Brother Bai, will deal with this?"

Xu Yang's methods were indeed clumsy and failed to harm Bai Cang in the slightest.

But that insidious thought is like a toad crawling on your foot—it doesn't bite, but it's disgusting.

After distancing himself from the situation, Li Chunfeng didn't mind watching Bai Cang have some fun!

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