Ghost Catching System

The people who came afterward greatly admired and sought after Chu Hao.

Mu Bai was delighted and said, ”Kid, you’re quite sensible.”

Chu Hao stood up and said solemnly, ”I’ve long heard that the Ghost Dao Sect can command the wind and rain, kill gods when they see them, and slay Buddha when they encounter them. I’ve come to Longxi City this time just to meet the great Sect Leader of Ghost Path and join forces with him to conquer the world and seize territories. Just thinking about it gets me fired up.”

The corners of everyone’s mouths twitched. I almost believed him.

Chu Hao poured a cup of wine and said, ”No more words needed, Big Brother, you’re a senior, and all my admiration for you is in this cup of wine. I hope for your guidance in the future.”

With a barrage of flattery from Chu Hao, Mu Bai felt like he was floating on clouds, thoroughly enjoying the sensation.

”Such a teachable young man,” Mu Bai laughed heartily.

Hehe... Watch Brother Hao take you out later.

After finishing the drink, Mu Bai felt quite pleased, believing that bringing the Cao Tian Group into the fold would surely delight the Sect Master.

Mu Bai said, ”Young Brother, since you admire us so much, I, your big brother, won’t say much more. From now on, we’re one family.”

”One family, let’s conquer the world together,” replied Chu Hao.

”Young Brother, what’s your name?”

”Just call me Mouse,” he answered.

”Alright, since you’re so sincere, Big Brother will take you to meet the Sect Leader.”

Chu Hao sneered inwardly, having waited for exactly those words.

The others were speechless, unsure of what to say. Wasn’t this tantamount to inviting the wolf into the house? Poor Ghost Dao Sect, they were about to be utterly ruined by Chu Hao.

Chu Hao said with a smile, ”Thank you, Brother Bai, for the introduction. When I make it big in the future, I won’t forget your kindness, my dear brother. From now on, we are brothers. With just a word from Brother Bai, I will climb mountains of daggers or dive into seas of fire without hesitation.”

The crowd saw Mu Bai’s elated expression and knew he was thoroughly enjoying himself. When it comes to bootlicking, Brother Hao is in a league of his own.

Unwittingly, everyone was swept up in Chu Hao’s rhythm, eagerly anticipating the scene when the Ghost Path Sect Leader would meet Chu Hao, imagining how splendid it would be.

「After dinner, the group set out.」

In the car, Qin Boren wiped the cold sweat from his brow and said, ”Brother Hao, are you always like this?”

Dong Qi, looking utterly exasperated, said, ”I don’t know, but I can assure you, the Ghost Dao Sect is in for some serious misfortune.”

Liang Qian, a bewitching woman, chuckled lightly and added, ”It’s more like a bloody misfortune.”

The underlings, upon learning the true situation, could barely contain their excitement, fully supporting Brother Hao’s clever strategy.

One underling said, ”Shush! Don’t expose us.”

Another underling exclaimed, ”Damn! Why do I feel so thrilled? This is way more exciting than the fighting and killing I’m used to. Following Brother Hao while he shows off is truly on another level.”

”Exactly! I now realize that deciding to join the Cao Tian Group was such a wise choice. If we hadn’t joined, we’d be played to death! My palms are still sweating.”

”Heh... but you’ve got to be worthy of being played by Brother Hao in the first place,” said another.

”Don’t crush my spirit, will you?”

The large group arrived at the skyscraper, full of anticipation and excitement, looking at Mu Bai and his men with pitiful eyes.

Feeling a bit giddy from the alcohol he’d consumed earlier, Mu Bai asked, ”Mouse, what’s with that weird look in your underlings’ eyes?”

Chu Hao replied, ”Brother Bai, that’s them admiring you.”

”Of course! Who do you think I, Mu Bai, am?” Mu Bai continued to bask in his perceived glory.

「Finally, they arrived at the skyscraper.」

Under Mu Bai’s lead, Chu Hao entered a conference hall. Many people were in a meeting, most of them local tycoons. The Ghost Dao Sect had built its foundation by controlling these tycoons, progressively expanding its influence.

Mu Bai announced, ”Sect Leader, I’ve brought the person.”

The Ghost Path Sect Leader was presiding over the meeting, exuding the aura of a CEO, listening to his subordinates report on the development of the Ghost Dao Sect.

The Ghost Path Sect Leader looked up and immediately saw Chu Hao. Having always heard of Chu Hao but never having seen him in person, he didn’t recognize him at first glance.

The Ghost Path Sect Leader said coldly, ”So you’re the one in charge of the Cao Tian Group? I wondered who would dare use such a name. Turns out, it’s just a little brat.”

Inside the conference hall, the others remained exceptionally cold. In their eyes, the Cao Tian Group was merely a flea compared to the Ghost Dao Sect—the difference between a dragon and an insect. With just a wave from the Ghost Path Sect Leader, it could be reduced to ashes in an instant.

Mu Bai, eager to take credit, said, ”Sect Leader, this young brother, Mouse, has already joined the Ghost Dao Sect. He admires us greatly; joining us was his sole purpose in coming here.”

The Ghost Path Sect Leader was somewhat surprised. His expression softened a bit, and he chuckled lightly, ”I appreciate those with a keen eye for talent. What’s your name?”

Chu Hao gave a faint smile. Brother Hao is giving you face, and you really think you’re someone important?

At that moment, he seemed to transform into a different person, looking down on everyone present with disdain. He said lightly, ”You’ve been looking for me for so long. Do you truly not know who I am?”

The crowd frowned.

Inside the meeting, a young man, looking uneasy, said, ”Sect Leader, I... I have a feeling he looks somewhat familiar?”

The Ghost Path Sect Leader frowned, asking, ”You are?”

Chu Hao’s eyes turned exceptionally cold. His gaze was so piercing that no one dared to meet it directly, as if a true hegemon stood before them. He stated coldly, ”You all should recognize me. I am Chu Hao, the Sect Master of the Cao Tian Sect.”

The Ghost Path Sect Leader: ”...”

Mu Bai: ”...”

The crowd: ”...”

Ding... Host gains 600 Pretentiousness Points for Scary Show Off.

Indeed, all those present were completely dumbfounded when Chu Hao revealed his name. Shock, wariness, fear, and disbelief—all these emotions surfaced on their faces.

”Chu Hao!!”

The Ghost Path Sect Leader shot up from his seat as if he had just stepped on a wolf’s tail. The name Chu Hao had been a nightmare for the Ghost Dao Sect for some time. They had been doing their best to avoid him and tread carefully whenever he was concerned.

Unexpectedly, their adversary had appeared directly before them. The fright was more terrifying than any encounter with a real ghost.

Chu Hao leaped onto the conference table in a single bound, a gleaming long knife now pointing straight at the Ghost Path Sect Leader’s neck.

”I heard you want to conquer me?”

”I heard you want to kill me?”

With the tip of the knife against his neck, the Ghost Path Sect Leader was sweating profusely. No matter how composed he tried to be, his heart couldn’t bear the strain. Deep down, a hundred thousand curses rampaged through his mind. Right now, all he wanted was to kill Mu Bai. Damn it! Are you blind?! To actually bring this Death God before me! Mu Bai... you’re the archetypal pig teammate!

The others screamed and ran towards the outside.

BOOM!

The door was blasted open. Dong Qi and Liang Qian looked coldly at the fleeing people, followed by various powerful figures rushing in, each with a ferocious expression, eyeing everyone like hungry tigers.

Mu Bai’s face was deathly pale; he couldn’t pay attention to anyone else. He then pulled a jade bottle from his robes. The moment he opened it, a piercing woman’s scream echoed out.

In an instant, the lights in the conference hall went out with a ZZT, plunging it into pitch darkness.

Chu Hao said coldly, ”If you dare to move, I’ll pierce your neck.”

The Ghost Path Sect Leader wanted to use the opportunity to flee, but the knife tip pressed a bit deeper against his neck, scaring him into a cold sweat.

”I won’t move, I won’t move,” the Ghost Path Sect Leader stammered, every hair on his body standing on end.