Ghost Catching System

Chapter 6: Chapter 6 My heart hurts, I really want to show off_1

When they heard Chu Hao’s refusal, astonishment, followed by panic, filled everyone’s faces.

Chu Hao swept his gaze over everyone present and said, ”Since none of you wish to go, then I, the Taoist Master, will not insist.”

Everyone there breathed a sigh of relief.

But Chu Hao’s next words stupefied the group. He said, ”Actually, having money isn’t all that great. Once a person dies, no matter how much money they have, there’s nowhere to spend it, right?”

Having said that, Chu Hao turned and walked away.

In reality, he was incredibly conflicted.

Two hundred thousand! I refused? Dear heavens!

His departing figure was heroic and resolute, without a hint of indecision, leaving Mu Yuxun and some of the Mu family girls staring, utterly stupefied.

So handsome!

The potbellied man panicked and said, ”Where is the Taoist Master going?”

”Going home to sleep. The Yin energy here is too heavy; it’s not good for sleep.”

At this, the crowd truly panicked.

”Ding... Host has successfully engaged in profound posturing, impressing the world and gaining 3 Pretentiousness Points.”

Just a few sentences had earned him 3 Pretentiousness Points. It was simply too thrilling.

But... two hundred thousand!

Mu Yuxun’s eldest uncle quickly grabbed Chu Hao, glared at the woman and the potbellied man, then said with an apologetic smile, ”Please stay, Taoist Master. Don’t lower yourself to their level. These few made a little money in the city and think they’re a big deal. How could they possibly understand the capabilities and profundity of Master Chu Tian?”

The flattery was extremely pleasing to Chu Hao’s ears, but deep down, he was a wreck.

For the sake of posturing... Am I not going through a lot for this?

Mu Chenglong also hurriedly said, ”Taoist Master, all of us in the Mu family will accompany you up the mountain tomorrow. Whatever you command, we will do.”

At this point, everyone wanted to ingratiate themselves with Chu Hao. After all, if he left, where would they find such a powerful Taoist Master? Otherwise, the entire Mu family would be finished.

Mu Yuxun’s eyes were red, tears streaming down her face as she said, ”Chu Hao, you... please, just help us.”

She had hated Chu Hao before, wishing she could stomp on him a couple of times. Now, however, it was completely different. Chu Hao truly possessed real abilities.

The beautiful Mu Yufei was also gazing at him, her eyes filled with hope.

Chu Hao sighed and said, ”Alright, alright, I won’t stoop to your level. Who can bear to see a girl cry? Especially when she’s such a pretty campus belle.”

With that, Mu Yuxun finally broke into a smile, stamped her foot gently, and said in a delicate voice, ”What are you saying? I’m not talking to you anymore.” free.webn\ove(l)(.)c(o)m

Mu Chenglong wore a wide smile, and Chu Hao felt extremely pleased watching him.

Teasing the campus belle in front of her father... I’m probably the only one who could pull that off, right?

Sigh... Why am I so incredibly cool, domineering, and awesome?

The Mu family arranged a place for him to stay, and Chu Hao went straight to bed, soon snoring loudly. After all, fighting ghosts was quite tiring.

「The next day.」

Chu Hao woke up feeling especially spirited and refreshed. He lay in bed, wondering how to catch the One-armed Ghost.

But would that One-armed Ghost really be waiting there for me?

I don’t think it’s likely. If I come up empty-handed, wouldn’t I become a laughingstock!

”Is there any way to find that One-armed Ghost? Let’s see what the System Store has to offer.”

Host: Chu Hao.

Trainee Ghost Hunter: Level 2 (Max out to Level 9 to reach Apprentice Ghost Hunter)

Experience Points: 1,000/3,000

Pretentiousness Points: 11

Mana Points: 0

Eleven Pretentiousness Points... I need to buy something useful for posturing. What if that One-armed Ghost is powerful and I can’t beat it?

So, Chu Hao began browsing the store. However, the sheer number of items was overwhelming, leaving him bewildered. He then mentally addressed the System, ”System, what are Mana Points?”

System: ”Cultivation energy.”

Chu Hao asked, ”What is cultivation energy?”

System: ”An ordinary person’s physique cannot contend with enhanced ghosts. One must possess Mana Points. For example, controlling magical artifacts requires Mana Points.”

Chu Hao asked, ”Are there items to increase Mana Points?”

System: ”Items that increase Mana Points have been selected for the Host.”

Chu Hao was elated. If only he had known earlier how helpful the System was, he wouldn’t have had to search for so long.

Mao Mountain Tao’s Elementary Technique: The cultivation technique of Mao Mountain Taoism, enhancing control over talismans with ease. Requires 8 Pretentiousness Points, and grants 100 Mana Points.

Longhu Mountain Elementary Technique: The inner strength technique of the Dragon Tiger Sect, enhancing martial skills. Requires 8 Pretentiousness Points, and grants 100 Mana Points.

Corpse Expelling Door Elementary Technique: An elementary technique of the Corpse Herders, allowing one to refine living corpses as assistants. Requires 8 Pretentiousness Points and grants 100 Mana Points.

The Elementary Fighting Qi: The fighting qi of the Western world, specifically developed in ancient Europe and America to combat vampires, used by ronin. Requires 8 Pretentiousness Points and grants 100 Mana Points.

When Chu Hao saw ”Fighting Qi,” he was taken aback. He had assumed it was the Dou Qi from the classic fantasy novel ”Battle Through the Heavens,” but it turned out to be something else entirely.

Next, there were various other items. The System store actually had over a hundred learnable options, giving Chu Hao a severe case of choice paralysis.

Chu Hao asked, ”System, given my current situation, what should I learn?”

System: ”Scanning shows the Host’s physique is weak. How can you fight ghosts without learning some martial arts? The Shu Mountain Elementary Sword Manual is recommended. Being a swordsman is incredibly effective for posturing. When you practice it to the extreme, you can even achieve Sword Controlling Flight.”

Excited, Chu Hao jumped out of bed and exclaimed, ”Holy crap! How awesome is that? I can actually achieve Sword Controlling Flight? Doesn’t that make me an immortal swordsman?”

System: ”Ghosts can float in the sky, so why can’t a ghost-catcher?”

Alright then. I’m actually speechless.

I’m so excited! Just thinking about flying with my sword... Imagine how awesome that would be! Flying around in the sky, wouldn’t my Pretentiousness Points just come flooding in?

But when he saw that he needed to purchase the top-level of the Shushan Sword Manual to achieve Sword Controlling Flight, and it required a whopping 20,000 Pretentiousness Points...

Isn’t that just too expensive?

”Alright, I’ll learn the Shushan Sword Manual.”

”Ding... Congratulations to the Host for learning the Shu Mountain Elementary Sword Manual. You have 3 Pretentiousness Points remaining.”

”Ding... Congratulations to the Host for gaining 100 Mana Points.”

Chu Hao hopped off the bed and took out the Novice Peachwood Sword from his inventory, immediately feeling as though he was naturally born to use a sword.

Chu Hao swung the sword a few times, thrilled, and declared,

I’m a swordsman now too! This is so awesome!

SWISH! SWISH!

Chu Hao practiced with his sword incessantly, his movements fluid and skillful. If several burly men were to charge at him now, he was confident he could take them all down.

Chu Hao stopped and looked at the Novice Peachwood Sword in his hand, feeling it was about time to upgrade his equipment.

With 3 Pretentiousness Points, what else can I buy?

Beginners Peach Wood Sword: Made from a three-hundred-year-old peach tree, with sword patterns inscribed using the blood of a robust black dog. Requires 3 Pretentiousness Points.

”That’s the one.”

”Ding... The Host has acquired the Beginners Peach Wood Sword. Remaining Pretentiousness Points: 0.”

And just like that, I’m a pauper again.

My heart aches.

How I long to posture!

Wielding the Beginners Peach Wood Sword, it just felt different from the Novice Peachwood Sword. Especially the sword patterns on this Peachwood Sword, which resembled ancient Sanskrit. The blade itself was sleek and incredibly stylish.

”Right! I’ve still got a Bronze-level Gift Pack. Let’s open it and see.”

Bronze-level Gift Pack: Random item draw.

When Chu Hao noticed the word ”Bronze,” he asked, ”System, what are the different levels of gift packs?”

System: ”Bronze Level, Silver Level, Gold Level, Diamond Level.”

Holy crap! I wonder what kind of items a Diamond-Level Gift Pack would contain.

Chu Hao immediately opened the Bronze-level Gift Pack.

”Ding... The Host has acquired the Ma Yi Divine Calculation Technique.”

Chu Hao eagerly opened the store to check the value of the Ma Yi Divine Calculation Technique in Pretentiousness Points.

Ma Yi Divine Calculation Technique: The divine calculation technique of the Ma Yi Sect, capable of divining people, ghosts, and objects. Requires 100 Pretentiousness Points.

Haha... I’ve struck it rich!

Chu Hao placed his hands on his hips and let out a triumphant howl to the sky.

”Learn the Ma Yi Divine Calculation Technique.”

”Ding... The Host has learned the Ma Yi Divine Calculation Technique.”

Host: Chu Hao.

Trainee Ghost Hunter: Level 2 (Max out to Level 9 to reach Apprentice Ghost Hunter)

Experience Points: 1,000/3,000

Pretentiousness Points: 0

Mana Points: 100

Skills: Shu Mountain Elementary Sword Manual, Ma Yi Divine Calculation Technique

Items: Red Dragon (3 pieces), Primary Maoshan Taoist Robe, Cow Eye Tears (1 bottle), Novice Peachwood Sword, Beginners Peach Wood Sword.