Chapter 348: Chapter 348 European and American Spider Spirit (Fourth Update)_1

Chu Hao glanced at Chen Fenglei and noticed his facial features were somewhat blurry, but he could still vaguely discern that Chen possessed the aura of the Purple Micro Celestial Authority. In ancient times, he would have been at least a general or a high-ranking official of the First Class.

Since everyone was being so courteous, it wouldn’t be fitting for him to keep up the pretense, so he simply sat down, planning to deal with those two scoundrels later.

Chen Fenglei gave a slight smile and returned to the stage.

「...」

The people around them were buzzing with discussion, especially the successful individuals of considerable wealth. They were truly having their eyes opened today.

"So, it turns out that apart from power and wealth, this world also conceals such extraordinary and mysterious figures. It’s unbelievable," said a tycoon worth over a billion.

"If we can forge connections with these people, it would certainly elevate us to the next level."

Consequently, many from the business circles, and even some deputy officials, were eager to acquaint themselves with the people around them.

Among them, Mu Xue, a woman of striking presence around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, approached. Her shoulders were bare, her décolletage revealed, and her skin was as smooth as milk, causing Li Yin nearby to gulp repeatedly.

Mu Xue smiled and said, "Mr. Chu, I’m delighted to meet you. My name is Mu Xue."

Chu Hao replied indifferently, "Is there something you need?"

This Mu Xue was a woman of considerable means, often mingling in various high-profile events, and had even done some advertising, though that was merely a hobby. She derived more enjoyment from using her intelligence and wealth to conquer individuals.

She was a figure of some standing; who would dare respond to her with such cold indifference?

But when Chu Hao treated her coldly, she, on the contrary, felt this was the true demeanor of an extraordinary individual. "I would like to get to know Mr. Chu better," she said.

Chu Hao glanced at her and said coldly, "First, sit down. Then pour wine for me and my friend."

Li Yin watched Chu Hao, incredulous.

Brother Hao, do you have to be *that* awesome?!

You’ve just met this beautiful woman, and you’re already telling her to sit down and pour us wine?

Are you sure you’re not treating this place like a nightclub?

What does Li Yin understand?

During this time, Chu Hao had been studying the ’Art of Aloof Disdain,’ a pretentious strategy that proved quite effective for him.

He had discovered a principle: one must always exude an air of superiority, viewing people with a detached disdain, as if life were a game and others merely pawns—or perhaps not even sentient.

Of course, this wasn’t about baseless arrogance. It was crucial to subtly display one’s true capabilities to leave a profound and lasting impression on the other party.

Honestly, it was a waste of Chu Hao’s talents that he hadn’t become a psychologist.

As expected, Mu Xue, a successful figure in the business world, showed no hint of displeasure. Instead, she found Chu Hao both charismatic and enigmatic.

At her age, already a formidable woman, it had been a long time since anyone had met her and not treated her as an equal. This, she found refreshingly unusual.

Therefore, Mu Xue sat down and poured wine for Chu Hao and Li Yin.

"DING... Host has successfully postured, gaining 600 Pretentiousness Points."

DAMN!!

Li Yin’s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, his admiration for Chu Hao’s methods of handling women growing by the second.

After pouring wine, Mu Xue raised her glass and smiled. "Mr. Chu, I’d like to propose a toast to you."

Chu Hao ignored her. This left Mu Xue feeling somewhat awkward, so she turned to drink with Li Yin instead.

Li Yin was speechless. She’s humbling herself like this, and you don’t even acknowledge her? You’re taking this act way too far, Brother Hao!

Yes, Chu Hao was indeed putting on an act.

At that moment, five or six men in black suits wheeled a large, red-cloth-covered object onto the stage.

Chen Fenglei chuckled. "Ladies and gentlemen, as you may know, the world is full of unfathomable things. This peculiar item is something I acquired from Europe and America at considerable expense."

Someone joked, "It wouldn’t happen to be a Vampire, would it?"

The eyes of those in the crowd unacquainted with such matters lit up. Are Vampires real?

It was common knowledge that Europe and America were the primary domains of Vampires and werewolves.

Chen Fenglei smiled faintly. "The exotic creature I’ve brought today is something I guarantee none of you have ever seen before."

With that, he dramatically pulled back the cloth, revealing a monster encased in ice within a glass cabinet three meters tall and five meters long.

The creature had a humanoid upper body—that of a woman with the brown hair and blue eyes common in Europe and America—but its lower half was composed of spider legs.

A total of eight legs, sharp as daggers, were frozen within the block of ice, its eyes shut tight.

System Notification: "Arachne detected, a monster from European and American mythology. Strength: Advanced Minor Demon. Will break free from the ice in ten minutes."

System Notification: "Mission Requirement: Cultivate Arachne to Greater Demon status. Killing it will award 2,000,000 Experience Points, 30,000 Merit Points, and one Semi-Diamond Treasure Chest."

Finally, a mission! And it’s a ’raise-then-slay’ type. System, you’re quite the trickster, aren’t you?

This creature’s strength should be decent, though a bit less than the Transformed Snake. If I cultivate it to Greater Demon status, its overall power will be comparable to the Transformed Snake.

Su Qingqi exclaimed, "Wha... what kind of monster is that?"

Su Muyue was also astonished. She had encountered many exotic creatures in Europe and America, but this was the first time she had seen anything like it.

In contrast, Chu Hao remained perfectly calm; he had witnessed far too many strange and wondrous beings.

Especially those Shanhai Monsters in the Shanhai Secret Realm... what was this thing in comparison?

This so-called Arachne? Once it’s in Huaxia Country, it’s just a big spider. Brother Hao will deal with you later.

Mu Xue, standing nearby, caught the cold smirk playing on Chu Hao’s lips and was secretly astounded.

Normal people would instinctively scream at the sight of such a monster! He shows no reaction at all, and even seems... amused?

Mystery. This young man was shrouded in it.

The more mysterious a man, the more he piqued a woman’s curiosity.

"Mr. Chu, do you know what that is?" Mu Xue asked.

She had been slighted earlier, but that didn’t mean she had given up. She saw this as an opportunity to learn more about Chu Hao.

Chu Hao looked at her, a playful glint in his eyes. "What do you suppose it is?"

Mu Xue quickly replied, "Could it be some form of modern technology? A robot, perhaps forged from human components and armor?"

A robot?

"That’s no robot," Chu Hao said, still with that playful tone. "It delights in killing and has a particular fondness for human brains."

Mu Xue gasped and couldn’t help but ask, "Then... what is it?"

Chu Hao put on his aloof and disdainful air again. "Pour me some wine."

Mu Xue hastily poured the wine, now even more cautious of underestimating Chu Hao. This man was clearly not in the same league as her.

After Chu Hao took a sip of wine, he sneered. "Arachne. A monster from European and American mythology, personally created by Athena."

"Ah!" Mu Xue and Li Yin were dumbfounded.

Mu Xue was beside herself with excitement. "Athena? Do gods truly exist in this world?"

Chu Hao replied nonchalantly, "Whether gods exist or not, I can’t say. But I do know some trouble is brewing. You two just sit back and enjoy the show."

Li Yin lowered his voice. "That monster... it isn’t dead?"

Chu Hao nodded.

OH MY GOD!!

Li Yin was terrified and quickly scooted closer to Chu Hao. Mu Xue, overhearing their hushed exchange, also instinctively drew nearer to Chu Hao, her heart pounding in her chest as if it would burst.

On stage, Chen Fenglei announced with a smile, "This, ladies and gentlemen, is Arachne, a monster from European and American mythology!"

The entire hall erupted in an uproar, completely stunned.