Ghost Catching System

In the car, Chu Hao saw that Yi Zhengjun’s complexion was poor, and his hair had turned somewhat white. As a father, he was heartbroken over his daughter’s illness.

Chu Hao said, ”Uncle, you haven’t been sleeping enough recently. Please take care of your health.”

Yi Zhengjun said with a bitter smile, ”I know, but every time I think of Qinglian, I just can’t find peace.”

Chu Hao comforted him, ”Don’t worry. With me here, Qinglian will be safe.”

Tang Mo rolled her eyes at him. It would be good enough if this guy didn’t hurt Qinglian’s feelings.

It was Chu Hao’s first visit to the Imperial Capital, and he was dazzled by the sights. Although Anli City was considered a third-tier city, it was nothing compared to this first-tier metropolis.

This was the capital of a country with a population of over one billion.

Yi Zhengjun laughed and asked, ”Ah-Hao, is this your first time in the Imperial Capital?”

”Yes, it’s really big here.”

”After Qinglian is treated, let her take you around to have some fun.”

An hour later, they finally arrived within the second ring road of the Imperial Capital, where the housing prices were staggering. High-rise buildings stretched as far as the eye could see.

It was incredibly vast; this was the Chinese Imperial Capital.

The car entered a beautifully landscaped residential villa area and finally pulled up to a luxurious villa.

There were quite a few bodyguards and servants, reminding Chu Hao of the Luo Family.

As soon as he got out of the car, a woman came to greet him, saying, ”You must be Little Chu. Come in quickly.”

This middle-aged woman had her black hair neatly tied up high. She was dressed formally, with delicate features that exuded a noble air, and she bore some resemblance to Yi Qinglian.

But Chu Hao’s gaze rested on the young girl beside the middle-aged woman.

This young woman’s elegant eyes were as pure as water. She had a straight, beautiful nose, cherry lips as plump as honey, and slightly curled long hair that resembled a winding waterfall.

She embodied the purity and etherealness of one who is ”unstained by the mud and unspoiled by the clear ripples.”

The girl’s appearance was exactly the same as Yi Qinglian’s. Wasn’t she Yi Qinglian?

Chu Hao was stunned. Had he been played?

Tang Mo knew Chu Hao would misunderstand and introduced, ”This is Qinglian’s mother, and this is Qinglian’s twin sister, Yi Qingcheng.”

Twins!

Qinglian had never mentioned this before; the two were exactly alike.

It was clear that since Qinglian’s accident, no one was in a good state; their complexions were exceptionally haggard.

Yi Qingcheng extended her hand—fair and smooth as jade, long and beautiful—and said, ”Hello, Chu Hao. I’m Qinglian’s sister, Yi Qingcheng.”

”Hello.”

Chu Hao shook her hand. The soft yet resilient touch made him observe more closely; she was just like Yi Qinglian.

Yi Qingcheng noticed Chu Hao staring at her hand and muttering to himself, ”They really are identical.”

Yi Qingcheng withdrew her hand, her face slightly flushed.

Tang Mo cursed inwardly, This bastard isn’t already harboring improper thoughts upon meeting the sister, is he? Especially with her parents right there!

Sure enough, Yi Qingcheng’s mother frowned slightly.

Chu Hao also felt embarrassed; he had been presumptuous. He had only wanted to see the difference between Yi Qingcheng and Yi Qinglian.

As it turned out, there was no difference. He couldn’t help but wonder if their body measurements and other physical attributes were also the same.

Yi Qinglian’s mother urged, ”Little Chu, let’s go see Qinglian quickly.”

Yi Zhengjun said, ”Little Chu just got off the plane. Let him rest for a while.”

Chu Hao shook his head. ”There’s no need. Saving her is what’s important.”

With that, everyone entered the villa.

After walking through several corridors, they finally arrived at a room. It contained a large piece of medical equipment, its screen displaying a heartbeat and various medical data.

Yi Qinglian lay on the bed, her eyes closed, like a sleeping beauty.

Her eyelashes were curved, and her facial contours were strikingly beautiful, as if bestowed by the heavens.

At first glance, there was no hint of illness on her face; rather, she appeared quite healthy. A visit to the Sahara Desert had led her to this state.

Chu Hao furrowed his brows and asked, ”What happened?”

Yi Zhengjun sighed and answered, ”She returned from the desert and became like this the next day. It’s already the fifth day she’s been sleeping without waking. The doctors have checked and found nothing unusual with her body.”

Nothing unusual?

Others might not see it, but Chu Hao could detect something faint on Yi Qinglian’s body—a thin veil of dark fog.

This dark fog was an omen. Before a person dies, a black aura appears at the brow. A ghost fog is much more potent than a black aura.

Chu Hao’s expression changed slightly, and he quickly strode forward.

Just then, a servant walked in and announced, ”Mr. Yi, Young Master He has arrived.”

Yi Zhengjun frowned and said, ”What’s he here for?”

I’ve arrived too late, Chu Hao reproached himself. He picked up Yi Qinglian’s hand; it was ice-cold, and a strand of black mist flowed from her body.

System notification: ”Triggered an AA-grade chain mission: ’The Mysterious Lady’s Initial Awakening in Seven Days, Seal the Newly Awakened Mysterious Lady.’”

System notification: ”Mission success: Acquire a piece of Nine Profound Ruyi Fragments.”

System notification: ”Mission success: Gain four million Experience Points.”

System notification: ”Failure: The Mysterious Lady will enter the Second Stage of awakening, triggering an S-grade mission.”

Chu Hao was taken aback, cursing inwardly. The initial awakening stage is already an AA-grade mission. If the Second Stage of awakening is an S-grade mission, is there also a third stage, a fourth stage?

At that moment, a tall and handsome young man in his twenties, dressed in a suit, entered. Upon seeing Chu Hao holding Yi Qinglian’s hand, he immediately demanded, ”Who are you?”

He Shaotian, young master of the He Corporation. He was pursuing Yi Qinglian, and both their families favored the match.

Yi Qinglian’s mother explained, ”Xiaotian, this is Qinglian’s friend, one of the few who might understand her illness.”

He Shaotian looked skeptical and said, ”How can he be so young? I didn’t know Qinglian had a friend like that.”

His words were filled with doubt and assertiveness. Yi Qinglian was the wife he had staked a claim on—even if she might never awaken, he didn’t want anyone else making a move on her.

Chu Hao let go of Yi Qinglian’s hand, turned his head, and stated, ”The Mysterious Lady is about to awaken.”

Everyone’s expression changed at this.

He Shaotian furrowed his brow and asked, ”What are you talking about? Can you be clearer?”

Chu Hao glanced at him and inquired, ”And you are?”

With a nonchalant tone, He Shaotian replied, ”He Shaotian. Yi Qinglian is my fiancée. Who are you? I’ve never seen a Master this young.”

Fiancée?

Chu Hao turned to look at Yi Zhengjun and asked, ”Uncle, is what he’s saying true? Is Qinglian really his fiancée?”

Before Yi Zhengjun could speak, Yi Qingcheng, who was standing to the side, said, ”The two families are still discussing it. Although there’s mutual interest, nothing has been decided yet.”

Yi Zhengjun nodded. ”That’s right.”

So this guy is my love rival?

Maintaining a stern expression, Chu Hao said coldly, ”Kid, Yi Qinglian? You think you’re fit to make a move on her? Get lost, as far away as possible!”

Everyone present was taken aback.

Tang Mo’s jaw dropped. Such bold words, especially with Qinglian’s parents right there!

Her twin sister, Yi Qingcheng, smiled faintly from the side, seemingly unconcerned by the escalating tension.