Ghost Catching System-Chapter 436 - 435 Gambling Duel_1

Long Can said excitedly, "I will return to the Imperial Capital tomorrow; you better not keep it all to yourselves."

"Don’t worry, there’s a share for you."

Speaking of Chu Hao, under Yi Qingcheng’s guidance, he had spent the whole day in his room learning how to play the flute. By now, he had become quite skillful, and with a flute in hand, he felt as if he had the world at his command. Tomorrow was the day the Mysterious Lady would awaken, and success was imperative.

「Bright and early the next day.」

Hua Zhen arrived with his group, six people in total. It consisted of four old-timers, including Hua Zhen himself, and his two apprentices from yesterday.

"Hua Zhen, you better not be deceiving us!" an elderly man with graying hair said. "Has the Orthodox Ghost Medical Techniques really appeared?"

Hua Zhen replied, "I saw it with my own eyes. How could it be fake?" 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

A plump old man with kind eyes and a rosy complexion said, "I trust your judgment. Let’s go."

Hua Zhen nodded. "However, we will make a bet with him later. If he loses, he has to hand over the Orthodox Ghost Medical Techniques obediently. With our capabilities, saving that young girl shouldn’t be a problem."

"Agreed, that’s settled then."

These old-timers were here for the Ghost Doctor Technique. Saving Yi Qinglian was secondary to them. They coveted the Ghost Doctor Technique, which was rumored to be able to extend life—who wouldn’t be tempted?

「Inside the Yi Family villa.」

Chu Hao was already prepared.

At this moment, quite a few people had gathered at the Yi Family’s home as well. Relatives were very concerned about Yi Qinglian’s illness. Considering the Yi Family was a large clan, even some outsiders were present.

He Shaotian had also arrived. He had lost face the previous day and now looked extremely displeased. He had brought along some of his brothers, ready to rush forward and beat Chu Hao up if he couldn’t save Yi Qinglian. He Shaotian couldn’t stand the young man for even a moment longer.

"Look, the masters are here."

When Hua Zhen and his party appeared, they became the center of everyone’s attention. Whether or not Yi Qinglian could be saved depended on these old predecessors.

A current CEO among the Yi family’s relatives exclaimed in surprise, "Isn’t that Master Tu?"

"Which Master Tu?"

A relative of the Yi family said, "Master Tu is incredibly famous in South Capital. It’s said that if a hospital can’t treat a condition, finding him is the right thing to do. When I was in South Capital, I personally witnessed this Master Tu extend the life of a dying cancer patient by seven days. It was truly unbelievable."

Extend life?

The crowd was filled with astonishment and shock.

"And that one is Master Long Can, famous for his divination skills. Many high-profile individuals in the Imperial Capital seek him out for fortune-telling each year."

Another chimed in, "Master Long Can’s abilities are exceptional. I once went to him for a divination reading but, to my surprise, didn’t get a turn. The queue in front of me was filled with well-known big shots from the Imperial Capital."

"Amazing, this might just save Qinglian."

At this point, someone mentioned, "I heard that a friend of Qinglian’s is also here, saying he can cure the disease."

Yi Qinglian’s cousins frowned and said, "Qinglian’s friend? We’ve never heard of such a person."

At that moment, Chu Hao arrived with his hands clasped behind his back, an expression of calm on his face.

"It’s him!"

"So young, does he really know medical techniques?"

Chu Hao’s arrival led many to question his ability. He was simply too young. Yi Qinglian’s relatives felt skeptical, believing that Hua Zhen and the others were more promising.

Hua Zhen and the few old men approached, and Master Tu said indifferently, "Young man, I’ve heard that you practice Ghost Doctor Techniques? I don’t believe it."

Chu Hao glanced at him and replied, "Believe it or not, that’s up to you."

Master Tu was speechless for a moment. The young man was indeed as arrogant as Hua Zhen had described. Master Tu, renowned in their circle as a master of medical techniques and even capable of extending the life of the deceased, was being disrespected by a youngster.

Hua Zhen said, "How about this: if we save the young girl, you give us the Ghost Doctor Technique as compensation for requesting our help."

As soon as these words were spoken, they drew the sideways glances of everyone present. These masters had come prepared; they wanted something from Chu Hao.

Chu Hao, with his arms folded, sneered, "How funny. It seems to me it wouldn’t make a difference whether you’re here or not. Are your heads screwed on wrong, trying to demand things from me?"

"Ding... Host’s display of extreme contempt and arrogance has earned 900 Pretentiousness Points."

The others, upon hearing Chu Hao’s words, didn’t know what to say. This lad really was arrogant. Even the old fellows were infuriated. It was understandable, as Chu Hao was full of confidence. Why would he agree to their demands?

Hua Zhen’s face darkened as he said, "If that’s the case, let’s have a competition to see who can save her first. Bring out your items to compete."

Chu Hao looked up slightly, his nostrils practically aimed at the four old men. "Do your items even merit the attention of this Taoist Master’s Dharma Eye?"

Looking down his nose at them again—he really deserved a beating. Hua Zhen and the others found themselves in a passive situation.

Hua Zhen produced an ancient book and said, "I have here the Nanshan Ghost Medical Scripture."

Chu Hao glanced at it and asked inwardly, System, how many Pretentiousness Points can I exchange this for?

System: "Nanshan Ghost Medical Scripture can be exchanged for 3,000 Pretentiousness Points."

Chu Hao again looked down his nose at Hua Zhen and said, "You must be joking. Does this Taoist Master need a Ghost Medical Scripture? If you’re broke, don’t embarrass yourself here."

Upon hearing this, the crowd was even more incensed. Hua Zhen’s expression had become very unsightly.

Master Tu said, "I have the Feng Medical Ancient Scroll. Will this do?"

System: "Feng Medical Ancient Scroll can be exchanged for 3,000 Pretentiousness Points."

Chu Hao spoke indifferently, "Not bad, but such trash is not needed by this Taoist Master."

"You!" Master Tu’s face changed color.

Master Long Can’s face was grim as he said, "I have the Nine Lands Divination Book."

System prompted: "Nine Lands Divination Book can be exchanged for 4,000 Pretentiousness Points."

"Mediocre at best. Yet another piece of junk."

The three old men were absolutely livid. This lad’s standards were ridiculously high; he’d scorned all three of their valuable items!

Chu Hao continued, "However, to show my respect for the elderly and my love for the young, I’ll condescend to your level so you can’t say I bully old men. If I win, all three books are mine."

Him, respect the elderly and cherish the young? What a load of crap! Whether it’s his speech or his attitude, the kid just looks down his nose at everyone.

"Fine," Hua Zhen gritted his teeth, thinking, I’ll tolerate you for now, brat, but I’ll make you pay later!

At this time, Yi Qinglian’s grandfather came over and said, "Gentlemen, shall we begin?"

"Let’s begin." The other three nodded.

Yi Qinglian lay quietly on her bed, her complexion rosy. She didn’t look like a patient at all, more like Sleeping Beauty. However, a ghost mist surrounded her, and it had become quite intense. The Mysterious Lady was about to appear.

The four started setting up Formations, determining the orientation with divination, taking out ritual implements, and busying themselves.

One hour later, the four old men wiped their sweat, and Hua Zhen said, "Begin the incantation."

The four old men stood at the corners of Yi Qinglian’s bed, each holding a small golden bell. They murmured complex incantations, occasionally shaking the bells, as they set up the Formation.

After listening for a while, Chu Hao knew what kind of Formation it was. He had studied the "Three Hundred Demon Sealing Array," which recorded three hundred types of Demon-sealing Array Methods and Evil Technique Formations.

The Formation set up by the four was a Demon-sealing Array, also one of the mid-level Formations within the Three Hundred Demon Sealing Array.