Chu Hao turned his head and said coldly, "Shut up. Who said you could speak?"

The Longhu Mountain disciples hung their heads in shame, one by one. They had just realized how ridiculous they were. That a few of them had followed Yue Qinghong to trouble Chu Hao was utterly a suicidal act. This man was too terrifying.

The Spider Spirit who came from Europe and America asked cautiously, "What do you want to do?"

She didn’t believe that Chu Hao would let her grow stronger; it was definitely a trap. As someone who was once human herself, she didn’t believe it one bit.

Chu Hao said indifferently, "In this venue, there is someone who displeases this Taoist Master quite a bit, and I want you to take care of him."

His words made everyone in the room pause, wondering who had displeased Chu Hao so much. Yue Qinghong? That guy had already been defeated, wrapped up in spider silk like a ball, completely immobile. So, there was only one other person: Yan Chen, the silver-haired youth who had confronted Chu Hao before.

Yan Chen’s face turned ugly as he suddenly sat up from the couch, his expression dark. "Chu Hao, what do you mean by this?"

Chu Hao turned to look at him and sneered, "The purpose of Brother Hao’s visit today is, first, to slap the faces of the Longhu Mountain people, and second, to torment you. If you don’t like it, come and fight."

Yan Chen’s expression darkened even more, as if he was about to burst into flames. He had miscalculated. He had always treated this matter as a game and never taken a person like Chu Hao seriously, thinking he could slowly toy with him. But to his surprise, Chu Hao had the same idea—to toy with him!

Arachne, with the human face on her upper body, wore a sinister smile, saying slyly as she stared at Chu Hao, "Humans, I am willing to help you."

System, what is needed to enhance Arachne? Chu Hao thought.

System: "Recommend Host to purchase Small Demon Pill, requiring 7,000 Pretentiousness Points."

It’s not too expensive; I can barely afford it. If upgrading a Small Demon to a Greater Demon requires too many Pretentiousness Points, I’d rather not do this mission.

Purchase.

System: "DING... Host has purchased a Small Demon Pill, spending 7,000 Pretentiousness Points. Remaining Pretentiousness Points: 1,200."

Item: Small Demon Pill

Rarity: ★★★

Ability: When consumed by demons, it can significantly enhance strength.

In the eyes of everyone present, Chu Hao took out the Small Demon Pill—a ping-pong-sized, shiny yellow pill with a strange fragrance.

As soon as the Small Demon Pill appeared, Arachne’s eyes nearly popped out. As a demon herself, she had smelled the power of the Small Demon Pill—a force capable of making her evolve, a force intoxicating and decadent.

Is this human really intending to increase my power? This... Are all people of Huaxia this foolish?

Yan Chen’s face finally changed when he saw the Small Demon Pill; he had an ominous premonition.

Chu Hao said lightly, "Eat it, and your strength will greatly increase."

He didn’t care what Arachne thought and just threw the Small Demon Pill to her.

Arachne, overcome with excitement and some doubts, couldn’t help but swallow her drool and, without further hesitation, swallowed the Small Demon Pill in one gulp. Instantly, a torrential surge of power erupted inside Arachne, and she felt her strength skyrocketing.

Arachne shrieked as her wounds slowly healed. Her body grew larger—to a full five meters high—now an unmistakable monster. She exhaled a puff of green smoke, and her spider body became colorful and vibrant. She was ecstatic; her strength had increased by leaps and bounds.

System prompt: "Arachne’s level has been raised to Greater Demon, mission completion 50 percent."

Chu Hao breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at Arachne’s combat value again, it had reached 13,000 points. Indeed, a Greater Demon was truly a Greater Demon, just like the Transformed Snake from before.

Yan Chen revealed a trace of panic. The Monster Qi emanating from Arachne was simply too terrifying.

Yan Chen roared, "Chu Hao, what have you done?"

With a wave of his hand, Chu Hao sneered, "I just find you displeasing to my eye. Aren’t you very full of yourself? Aren’t you unmoved by anything? Don’t you think you’re so high and mighty? Now, your chance has arrived. Please begin your performance."

System: "DING... Host has successfully shown off, garnering 600 Pretentiousness Points."

If Yan Chen had been calm before, now he was furious enough to spit blood. Taking a deep breath, he watched Arachne warily.

Meanwhile, Arachne was incredibly excited, not having expected this human to be true to his word and actually increase her power severalfold.

Arachne asked in confusion, "Why would you do this?"

Chu Hao waved his hand and said, "This Taoist Master wishes to teach someone a lesson but doesn’t want to dirty his own hands. You are perfect to do this for me."

Arachne was somewhat shocked. This person was too confident. Isn’t he afraid that after I gain strength, I’ll turn against him?

However, Chu Hao’s next words left Arachne completely speechless.

"I have ten thousand of these pills. If you want more, kill him first."

System: "DING... Host has successfully shown off, garnering 600 Pretentiousness Points."

Ten thousand! Goddamn! Has this human gone mad? He actually has ten thousand of these pills! Judging from his tone, it doesn’t seem like a lie, because the Small Demon Pill he just tossed out was given away so casually and without care.

Based on that alone, Arachne had no choice but to believe him.

Not only her, but even Yan Chen was profoundly shaken, and everyone else at the venue was dumbstruck.

Who knew you could play like this?

Many wealthy attendees were feeling, for the first time, what a true tycoon was like!

Arachne said excitedly, "Human, to repay you, I will help you kill him."

With that said, Arachne, like one injected with adrenaline, brought out her utmost condition to take on Yan Chen.

"Dammit." Even Yan Chen couldn’t help but curse. Chu Hao’s move was too mean. What exactly is he thinking? Is this person insane, or just overly arrogant? Is he so confident that he can play like this?

Yan Chen’s heart suffered a ten-thousand-point critical hit. He had always treated Chu Hao like a plaything, but who would have thought his opponent would be more direct? Who is playing whom in the end?

Arachne didn’t care what he was thinking. Her massive body rushed forward at high speed, even faster than before, like a war machine! Her sharp spider legs swept across like blades.

Yan Chen retreated explosively. If it had been the Arachne from before, he could have easily handled her, but now things were different. Arachne’s strength had ascended a level, greatly increasing the pressure on him. Moreover, Chu Hao was there, with his arms crossed, watching the excitement from the sidelines.

Yan Chen, furious, made a Flaming Heart Palm appear in his hand and lunged at Arachne.

A man and a demon fiercely battled; the scene was in no way inferior to a genuine epic blockbuster. The Flaming Heart Palm in Yan Chen’s hand posed a significant threat to demons, especially since Arachne feared fire. But due to her massive spider body, she swept through like a gale.

Yan Chen was struck and thrown against a stone wall, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.

"Seeking death." Yan Chen bellowed, his hands forming seals and chanting an ancient curse. A Cursed Mirror appeared before him, from which he drew a long sword.

Such means demonstrated that Yan Chen’s strength was not ordinary.