Chu Hao was so excited. Just moments ago, he was pondering how to earn Pretentiousness Points, and now here they were—a double S-rank mission no less.

Chu Hao couldn’t sleep either and said over the phone, "Hmm, what you’re saying isn’t without merit."

Liu Qingyan was thrilled. Was Chu Hao finally interested?

"For the country, for the people, I’ll take these Shamate and give them a proper makeover!"

Liu Qingyan: "..."

Liu Qingyan’s heart trembled! Big shot, what... what are you planning to do?

Chu Hao asked, "What’s the situation now?"

Liu Qingyan quickly said, "After Cao Shanhe’s death, his eldest son Cao Hongzhen quickly took over the Cao Family’s businesses. But the Second Aunt and her daughter, Cao Yunxue, are also vying for the businesses. As for the Third Aunt, she has her own forces outside, making the struggle even fiercer."

So Cao Shanhe, even in death, left a family that’s not united, and they are actually fighting amongst themselves? Aren’t they asking for self-destruction?

Chu Hao said indifferently, "Tell me your thoughts."

Liu Qingyan said, "I think we should bide our time. Cao Hongzhen and Cao Yunxue are fiercely battling, but they can’t last for long. They have no idea how terrifying those people outside are; they’re all eyeing the Cao Family."

"And then?"

"I have control of ten percent of the shares. I’ll transfer these shares to your name. This way, you’ll be a shareholder of the Cao Family, having the right to contend for the shares as well."

Worthy of being the vixen at Cao Shanhe’s side, she had already thought everything through.

Chu Hao said, "And then?"

Liu Qingyan said, "What we need to watch out for is Qin Boren. He has long wanted to unify Anli City, and this is a great opportunity for him. Cao Hongzhen and Cao Yunxue are no match for Qin Boren. When the time comes, you can step forward and negotiate with Qin Boren; he might even be persuaded to let you acquire more shares."

Liu Qingyan’s plans were nearly flawless. Let these people fight amongst themselves, and when Qin Boren made his move, with Chu Hao’s intervention, wouldn’t Qin Boren feel compelled to give him face?

When the time comes to fight for the shares, Qin Boren will concede to Chu Hao at least forty percent outright. The rest are all minor shareholders, so taking control of the Cao Family will then be within reach.

Liu Qingyan couldn’t help but praise her own intelligence.

Chu Hao frowned and said, "Too slow."

Liu Qingyan was taken aback. She truly couldn’t see any fault in her plan.

"This Taoist Master has no time to waste. Call Qin Boren directly and tell him I want all the Cao Family’s businesses. Give him two options: one is to roll out of Anli City, and the other is to set up a super organization with me."

"DING... Host acts domineeringly pretentious, gaining 600 Pretentiousness Points."

Liu Qingyan was stunned. She suddenly realized that all her plans weren’t as impressive as a single statement from Chu Hao.

"Are... Are you sure?"

Liu Qingyan was so scared she was sweating bullets. Chu Hao was too fierce.

Chu Hao said coldly, "Do I need to change a decision I’ve made?"

Liu Qingyan quickly said, "Okay, I’ll call him right now."

Chu Hao hung up the phone with a smile in his heart.

It wouldn’t be long before Qin Boren called him back. At this moment, the other party must be feeling quite helpless, right?

When Qin Boren received Liu Qingyan’s call, he was silent for a long while and then said, "Master Chu, did he really say that?"

"Yes."

Liu Qingyan was mortified. What kind of person was Qin Boren? The top dog of Anli City, who had dominated for years, with assets far exceeding Cao Shanhe’s, a titan among them—would he agree?

However, Qin Boren’s response made Liu Qingyan’s jaw drop. He simply said, "I’ll consider it."

Liu Qingyan put down the phone in a daze, finding it unbelievable. He actually said he would consider it? Most people would probably have rejected it outright, wouldn’t they?

After hanging up the phone, Qin Boren was torn apart with indecision. He was well aware of Chu Hao’s capabilities. Would such an extraordinary individual’s ambitions be confined to Anli City?

Qin Boren wouldn’t believe it even if beaten to death.

Compared to Liu Qingyan, Qin Boren’s considerations were far more far-reaching. Establishing a super organization—that was a key term.

Super!

Just how super?

Involuntarily, Qin Boren thought of the real big shots in first-tier cities like the Imperial Capital, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. Which one of them didn’t command the wind and summon the rain?

And he, Qin Boren, was only a big shot in a city teetering on the edge between third and second-tier.

Perhaps this is an opportunity.

Qin Boren took out his phone and called Chu Hao.

On the other end of the phone, Chu Hao said indifferently, "Have you made up your mind?"

Qin Boren, breathing rapidly, said, "Master Chu, do you really intend to create a super organization?"

Chu Hao replied calmly, "Anli City is too small. My goal is the whole country, the entire world. You either follow me or get lost."

Qin Boren’s heart trembled as he quickly said, "If Master Chu truly has such ambitions, I, Qin Boren, might be old, but I am willing to join."

At that moment, Qin Boren’s emotions surged, a feeling of boiling blood he hadn’t experienced in a long time.

If it were anyone else saying this, Qin Boren would have found it laughable.

But who was Chu Hao? A man impervious to bullets, with an endless arsenal of tricks, who fought ghosts and demons, and ventured alone into the Underworld! With such a person leading, success was already halfway assured.

"Take Anli City as fast as possible. The next target is Longxi City."

Qin Boren said excitedly, "Yes."

"By the way, should we come up with a name? It’s clearly of utmost importance to our future reputation."

After some thought, Chu Hao said, "Alright, let’s call it Cao Tian Sect. It’s domineering enough."

Qin Boren’s mouth twitched, and he broke out in a cold sweat, saying, "This... this name! Isn’t it too... *that*?"

Chu Hao said indifferently, "I want everyone to know that only I, the Taoist Master, can fight against the heavens. All others are trash."

Qin Boren hung up the phone, his mind still reeling in shock and bewilderment.

The Cao Tian Sect was thus established!

Qin Boren called his subordinates overnight, going all out to acquire Cao Shanhe’s businesses. Those who stood in his way were likely to suffer.

「The next day.」

Early in the morning, Chu Hao received a call from Liu Qingyan.

"Master Chu, you... you’ve actually settled things with Qin Boren!" Liu Qingyan sounded somewhat incredulous.

「That night.」

While everyone else drifted off to sleep, a metaphorical earthquake was shaking Anli City’s underworld.

Qin Boren made his move, going all out to acquire the Cao Family’s businesses. Half of Cao Shanhe’s former subordinates chose to join Grandpa Qin.

It was thought that Qin Boren’s dominance in Anli City was now undeniable.

Yet Qin Boren said something unexpected, "I am the manager of Ritian Group, acquiring the Cao Family’s businesses on behalf of the chairman."

The news caused an uproar! An instant, massive uproar.

Incredibly, Qin Boren was not acquiring in his own name, but in the name of a company called Ritian Group. He wasn’t the chairman, just a general manager.

Everyone was dumbfounded. The name Ritian Group was so bizarre.

Upon seeing the name Ritian Group, Liu Qingyan immediately thought of Chu Hao. Only a master like him would choose such a name, right?