"Yin and yang, lifespan to ashes, The Three Pure Beings, Emergency Wish-Granting Command."

The talisman was pasted on the Skeleton Boss’s body. He immediately felt a power within him being absorbed by the talisman?

In no time, the Skeleton Boss, who looked to be in his late thirties, began to experience sagging skin, muscle atrophy, a face full of wrinkles, a decrease in height, and his hair turning gray before ultimately becoming completely white.

In three seconds, he had aged fifty years!

He became an eighty-year-old man who couldn’t even stand steadily.

"What... what happened to me? What did you do to me?"

The Skeleton Boss’s voice was hoarse. He had become an old man, his eyes filled with terror, and his body trembled violently.

With a wave of his hand, Chu Hao said coldly, "I’ve taken your lifespan. This is the consequence."

"DING... Host has successfully shown off, gaining 600 Pretentiousness Points."

"DING... Host has achieved a super shocking display of pretentiousness, gaining 1,200 Pretentiousness Points."

The whole place was stunned.

A living man had actually turned into an old geezer. Could it be any more fantastical?

What kind of ability was this!

He was no longer human. Was he a god? Or a legendary immortal?

Everyone’s expression was a picture of disbelief; if this wasn’t happening right before their very eyes, they would never believe that someone could take away another person’s lifespan.

Chu Hao wanted just this effect: to intimidate everyone with his display, to let everyone witness the style of the King of Show-offs.

After a long while, the venue was silent. Everyone was still in a state of shock; no one dared to speak, and all fell silent.

Chu Hao checked the time and said, "You have three minutes left."

A man in his fifties couldn’t help but say, "Director Chu, I... can I choose to withdraw?"

Chu Hao glanced at him, then waved to the portly tycoon behind him and said, "You, come here."

The tycoon, wiping cold sweat from his brow, responded respectfully, "You called for me!"

Chu Hao said, "It’s time to use you. Buy out all this man’s assets."

The tycoon nodded repeatedly. If money could solve the issue, then it wasn’t a problem. He was now very wary of Chu Hao.

The man was elated, but what Chu Hao said next was like a bucket of cold water poured over him.

Chu Hao stated indifferently, "As for the price, cut it by ninety percent, and I can guarantee your safe exit from Anli City. If you’re willing, start transferring the equity now."

Cut by ninety percent!

The man’s mouth twitched. His total assets were worth around eighty million. With a ninety-percent reduction, that would leave him with only eight million?

That was practically highway robbery.

However, this man considered many things. Although the business was highly profitable yearly, what was more important than his life?

In this industry, he had seen too many deaths, families ruined, and various miserable ways to die.

Finally, the man gritted his teeth and said, "I am willing, as long as you can guarantee my safe departure."

Chu Hao let out a cold laugh. This person had committed too many misdeeds and would sooner or later have to settle accounts in Hell. Leaving him only ten percent was already very generous.

A buzz of discussion began among the crowd until someone finally stood up and said, "Director Chu, I’m willing to join."

"I am, too."

Eventually, seventy percent of those present joined. The rest were unwilling—they were all big shots who had climbed to their current positions step by step. Who would be willing to become someone else’s underling?

Among them was Cao Hongzhen, who took the lead in not joining.

But his sister, Cao Yunxue, joined Chu Hao, which infuriated him greatly.

However, Chu Hao did not give them time, saying coolly, "Time’s up."

Qin Boren stood up, his face cold as he said, "The rest of you outsiders, please leave."

The expressions of those who hadn’t joined turned ugly; this was an order for them to leave. Perhaps it wasn’t just an order to leave. With so many big shots gathered in Ritian Group now, wouldn’t wiping them out be a matter of minutes?

"Wait! Director Chu, I’m willing to join," someone exclaimed in terror.

Qin Boren looked to Chu Hao to make the final decision.

Chu Hao waved his hand authoritatively and said, "My word is law, and my decisions are final. You only get one chance. If you don’t value it, why should I offer a second chance to people like you?"

"DING... The host’s commanding arrogance has earned 600 Pretentiousness Points."

Everyone’s breathing quickened. They increasingly sensed Chu Hao’s decisiveness and ruthlessness, and that overwhelming dominance had conquered many.

Everyone pitied those who hadn’t joined; their days were bound to be difficult from now on.

That thirty percent of people shouted, wanting to stay, only to be thrown out of the conference room by several big shots.

Inside the conference room, all eyes, filled with expectation, were fixed on Chu Hao.

If their earlier doubt was due to disbelief, then Chu Hao’s actions had now intimidated everyone.

Chu Hao’s aloof gaze swept across the room. A strong aura could be felt; the conference hall was utterly silent.

Chu Hao declared, "Many of you here may not know me, but that doesn’t matter!"

"This world will change because of me."

That was true dominance, the hallmark of a true ruler.

Chu Hao issued an order, "Manager Qin."

Qin Boren stood up excitedly and said, "Present."

"You have three days to unify Anli City. In three days, I want you to march into Longxi City! Anyone here who doesn’t cooperate can leave Ritian Group immediately. I don’t need useless people."

Qin Boren nodded emphatically and replied, "Understood."

The others also hurriedly said, "We will give it our all."

"Director Chu, from now on, I’m ready to go through fire and water for you," someone proclaimed.

Chu Hao offered a faint smile—it was the first time everyone present had witnessed his smile.

It exuded confidence, giving everyone an unprecedented sense of security.

"Dong Qi!"

Dong Qi stepped forward and said, "At your command."

Chu Hao commanded, "Whether it’s Anli City or Longxi City, wipe out all the Evil Cult forces infiltrating the area. Have Liang Qian accompany you."

"Your will be done," Dong Qi replied coldly.

A dead silence enveloped the room. Chu Hao was planning a major sweep.

"Pope."

Chen Fugui eagerly stepped forward and said, "At your service."

Chu Hao pointed at the rotund tycoon and directed, "From now on, this fat pig will be under your watch. Have him spend as much money as he has to form an elite mercenary force. From now on! Anyone who blocks my path should be eliminated."

Eliminated!

That word had already sealed the fate of those thrown out earlier.

Many were relieved they had made the right choice.

Chen Fugui stood erect and said, "As you command."

The rotund tycoon, sweating bullets, also stood straight, his fear of Chu Hao rising to a new level.

"Liu Qingyan."

Liu Qingyan, a stunning woman, was thrilled. She stood up and said, "Present."

"Your target is the company. No matter the industry, get involved in everything. I want you to be the financial backbone of Ritian Group."

Liu Qingyan replied, "Yes."

Inexplicably, people felt their blood boil with excitement; this was the demeanor a true overlord should possess!