Ghost Catching System

"Boss Chu, I’ve heard a lot about you. I’m Xiang Jian from the Xiang Family’s Group in Longxi City."

Xiang Jian extended his hand casually. He had initially been respectful due to Qin Boren’s presence, but now that he was facing the true head of the Ritian Group, he wasn’t as concerned. As for the others, he cared even less. He figured Chu Hao was just some wealthy scion from a first-tier city, out for amusement. What could someone who only knew how to live off his family possibly achieve?

Chu Hao neither extended his hand nor stood up. Facing the flattery from a supposed big shot, his eyes were calm as he said indifferently, "Xiang Jian, your ancestors started out as tomb raiders, correct? Among your five siblings, the others died tomb raiding, didn’t they? You’re the only one still alive. You have too much of an unrefined air about you. Also, you carry the scent of corpse Qi."

Xiang Jian’s hand froze in midair. He stared at Chu Hao in astonishment.

Very few people knew his family came from a tomb-raiding background. How could Chu Hao know? And this was their first meeting!

"Please, sit. Don’t stand on ceremony," Chu Hao said, sipping his liquor.

The five men sat down as if bewitched, only then realizing Chu Hao had seized the initiative. They were somewhat surprised; this young man was different from how he appeared. Moreover, they could see a playful attitude in Chu Hao’s eyes.

Everyone continued to eat and drink, but many eyes were now focused on their table. After all, it was their first time dealing with Chu Hao, and they had high expectations.

Xiang Jian took a deep breath. He knew he couldn’t lose the initiative, so he said, "Mr. Chu, we welcome you to Longxi City. However, I’ve heard rumors that you and your associates intend to take over Longxi City?"

As he spoke, the atmosphere instantly grew tense.

Undoubtedly, if Chu Hao confirmed this, they would become enemies. For these local tycoons, an outsider taking over Longxi City was absolutely unacceptable.

At that moment, all eyes converged on Chu Hao.

Chu Hao smiled faintly. His pretentious performance was about to begin.

"I don’t even need to be here personally. My subordinates could take over Longxi City in less than a month," Chu Hao stated indifferently. "But this city has a group of trash that I find extremely disagreeable. My sole purpose in coming is to eliminate them."

"DING... Host has nonchalantly flexed, gaining 600 Pretentiousness Points."

He admitted it!

But why was he so calm while admitting it?

What the five found most unbearable was Chu Hao’s utter disregard for the Longxi City tycoons. Did he really come here mainly to get rid of some ’trash’?

"If that’s the case, there’s nothing to discuss," another man, this one with a full head of silver hair, said coldly.

"Talk?" Chu Hao said with lofty disdain. "I didn’t come to talk with you. I came to make you concede."

Chu Hao’s domineering words made the local tycoons frown.

The silver-haired man retorted angrily, "This isn’t Anli City! How dare you come here and act so arrogantly!"

"This isn’t arrogance; it’s contempt," Chu Hao said disdainfully. "And you! You’re not worthy of being on equal footing with me."

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

This young man was so domineering it was hard to believe. Where on earth did he get such courage?

Xiang Jian chuckled. "Let’s not spoil the harmony. Brother Long, please, sit down."

The man called Brother Long sneered, "Sorry, I have other matters to attend to. I’m leaving."

With that, he strode out of the restaurant without a backward glance.

In Brother Long’s view, Chu Hao was just a conceited brat, and this negotiation had become pointless.

Dong Qi spoke, "Sect Master, shall I go and take care of him?"

The others were shocked. How could he be so arrogant as to say such things right in their faces?

Chu Hao waved his hand. "Fighting and killing is distasteful. He will concede; it’s only a matter of time."

Xiang Jian’s mouth twitched. Is this kid too confident for his own good?

Jing Ji, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke. "We all admire Mr. Chu for unifying Anli City in three days. However, if you want to take over Longxi City, you will be making an enemy of us. Has Mr. Chu considered this clearly?"

This woman had a distinctive personality. Her eyes were as calm as still water, and her red lips were particularly captivating.

Chu Hao said, "I’ll repeat what I’ve said: I don’t like violence. But if I *must* fight... Heh heh..."

At this moment, a voice interjected, "Isn’t that statement a bit too bold?"

Three people walked into the restaurant from outside. They were dressed in peculiar ancient black robes, their expressions exceptionally cold.

The tycoons with Xiang Jian and Jing Ji quickly stood up. "My lord, what brings you here?" they asked.

The newcomer was named Mu Bai, a member of the Ghost Dao Sect. He had received the Sect Master’s orders to bring the person in charge of the Ritian Group to them.

Chu Hao suddenly understood. No wonder he had felt a sinister aura emanating from two of the newcomers. So they were from the Ghost Dao Sect.

Mu Bai looked at Chu Hao with a cold gaze.

Chu Hao glanced at Mu Bai. The man had an extremely low level of Yang Qi, an undeniable sign of a Ghost Sect Disciple.

Has the Ghost Dao Sect already targeted me, so soon after I’ve arrived?

It seems Mu Bai doesn’t recognize me.

"You’re the person in charge of the Ritian Group?" Mu Bai looked down on Chu Hao with an air of superiority. In Longxi City, the Ghost Dao Sect had never feared anyone. Even if people from Longhu Mountain came, they would still dare to fight.

"Who are you?" Chu Hao asked.

Mu Bai waved his hand dismissively. "You don’t yet have the qualifications to know who I am," he said arrogantly.

The people from Anli City frowned. This man is very arrogant.

Mu Bai continued arrogantly, "You have two choices now. One is to join our Ghost Dao Sect. Perhaps you don’t understand what kind of existence the Ghost Dao Sect is, but you will soon. The other choice is to die right now."

The crowd was speechless.

Ghost Dao Sect!

The people from Anli City exchanged bewildered glances. They all knew Chu Hao had come specifically to eradicate the Ghost Dao Sect.

Mu Bai’s arrogance was infuriating. He carried himself as if the Ghost Dao Sect ruled the world and desperately needed to be humbled.

As expected, everyone’s gaze turned to Chu Hao, curious as to how he would handle the situation.

Chu Hao’s expression shifted through shock, amazement, and apprehension. His Oscar-worthy acting skills were on full display.

"You... you are the renowned Ghost Dao Sect? The legendary Ghost Dao Sect that’s said to stand shoulder to shoulder with Longhu Mountain and Mao Mountain—that strong and mysterious Ghost Dao Sect?"

Brother Hao, you’re laying it on a bit thick!

But wow, what an act! If it were anyone else, I wouldn’t buy it, but from you? I’m convinced!

Dong Qi and Liang Qian couldn’t help the corners of their mouths from twitching. Brother Hao is playing the pig to eat the tiger, alright. They continued to watch his performance.

As expected, Mu Bai was secretly pleased that Chu Hao knew of the Ghost Dao Sect. He believed the Sect was growing ever larger and would one day become a powerful force, on par with the righteous factions.

Mu Bai crossed his arms and said teasingly, "You actually know of us. It seems you’re not entirely ignorant."

Chu Hao took a deep breath, his voice filled with feigned apprehension. "What... what do you want?"

Mu Bai stated flatly, "I’ll give you two choices: join us, or die."

Chu Hao’s face was a mask of indecision, so convincing that even the onlookers felt conflicted. "Can I... Can I meet your Sect Master?" he asked. "I actually admire him a great deal."

Damn it!

The onlookers nearly choked. Does he really have to suck up *that* much?!

Xiang Jian and Jing Ji were surprised. As influential figures in Longxi City, they were vaguely aware of the Ghost Dao Sect’s existence. However, they hadn’t expected a supposed big shot from Anli City to be so thoroughly intimidated.