Ghost Catching System

Yi Qingcheng said, ”However, there is another way to enter the Great Netherworld: through the Six Reincarnation Paths—the Asura Path.”

”But once a person or soul enters, they will be assigned to reincarnate, unless you possess the physique of a Divine Deity.”

A Divine Deity’s physique... isn’t this a rip-off? In other words, I must become a deity? That sounds very grand, Chu Hao thought.

Tang Mo asked excitedly, ”Qingcheng, are there really deities?”

Yi Qingcheng nodded slightly and said, ”Humans, ghosts, and deities maintain the balance of the Three Realms. Deities are not the supreme beings you imagine. To put it in modern terms, a deity is a more advanced form of life than humans, conceived in a different manner from how humans bear children.”

I’ve gained some new knowledge, Chu Hao mused.

Chu Hao asked, ”Is there any way to obtain a Divine Body?”

Yi Qingcheng shook her head. ”The Nine-Turn Divine Pill of the Grand Supreme Elderly Lord might work, but forget about it. Deities cannot enter the Human World, and humans cannot enter the realm of deities. This is a rule set by heaven and earth.”

After some thought, Yi Qingcheng added, ”However, it’s different for ghosts. Ghosts are special. They can exist in the Human World and also in the divine realm.”

That makes sense, Chu Hao considered. There are many ’unclean things’ in the Human World, and many ghosts are unwilling to reincarnate. According to the rules of heaven and earth, once a person dies and becomes a ghost, they must enter the Underworld.

Chu Hao asked inwardly, ”System, how many Pretentiousness Points for a Nine-Turn Divine Pill?”

System: ”One hundred thousand Pretentiousness Points.”

What a rip-off! That’s way too much, Chu Hao lamented silently.

Chu Hao asked Yi Qingcheng, ”Will the Forgetful Woman appear again?”

Yi Qingcheng nodded slightly. ”She will. I’m not sure when, but if other Mysterious Ladies find the Forgetful Woman, they will also help to lift the seal.”

Upon hearing this, everyone from the Yi Family grew worried.

Yi Qingcheng said, ”This situation cannot go on forever. As more Mysterious Ladies awaken, the strength of the others will also increase. Unless they are separated, or my sister actively takes control of the other entity.”

Chu Hao asked, ”System, how can we separate them?”

System: ”I recommend the Host purchase a Soul Splitting Talisman Pill. It requires seventy thousand Pretentiousness Points.”

The System is great! Chu Hao thought. No need to search the store myself; it proactively offers recommendations.

Yi Qingcheng looked at her sister with a loving expression and said, ”From now on, you will stay by my side. I will teach you the Divine Ghost Mysterious Technique, gradually increasing your power. When the seal is broken next time, you won’t be constrained but will have the leverage to negotiate with her.”

That would be perfect, Chu Hao thought.

They had all witnessed the fearsomeness of the Forgetful Woman. If it weren’t for Chu Hao’s help, the Forgetful Woman might have mercilessly killed everyone.

If Yi Qinglian herself could contend with the other entity, their chances of victory would be greatly increased.

Yi Qinglian nodded vigorously. This was not just for herself, but also for her family, and especially for Chu Hao, so she wouldn’t be the one on whom all the responsibility fell.

Chu Hao laughed. ”When she appears again, it won’t be as simple as just sealing her.”

Indeed, dealing with the Forgetful Woman had been difficult this time. But next time would be different; Chu Hao’s strength would continue to grow.

In the meantime, my primary concern is to raise my level, Chu Hao considered. The ultimate mission of becoming a Pretentious Expert is still quite challenging.

During this period, Yi Qinglian wouldn’t be going anywhere else. She would be in seclusion at home with her sister.

Chu Hao stayed with the Yi Family for two days. They treated him very well, obviously wanting him to stay longer.

In this time, many relatives of the Yi Family came to visit, and a family gathering was held. Everyone gathered outside the villa for a barbecue, for which they hired the country’s top chef.

Yi Qinglian’s parents were also enthusiastically introducing Chu Hao to everyone, as if they were presenting their future son-in-law, which made Chu Hao feel a bit embarrassed.

However, hearing himself called ’brother-in-law’ by various relatives made him practically float on air.

Some of them had already witnessed Chu Hao’s abilities—those inconceivable powers, like something out of myths.

”Sister Qinglian, I’m so jealous of you for finding such a good boyfriend!”

A younger cousin, one year Yi Qinglian’s junior, looked up to Chu Hao with admiration. She had been present when the Forgetful Woman appeared and had been so frightened that her face turned pale. Ultimately, though, she was awed by the sight of myriad Buddhas appearing in the sky.

Yi Qinglian, having recovered her usual demeanor, smiled and said, ”Don’t put him on too high a pedestal; he’s only human.”

Although she said that, her gaze towards Chu Hao was full of warmth.

Yi Qinglian was most confident in this: once she decided to do something, she aimed for perfection. No matter how others viewed Chu Hao, she would always support him quietly.

At that moment, several relatives from the Yi Family were enthusiastically urging Chu Hao to drink, and he was in a very good mood.

The young girl exclaimed excitedly, ”Sister Qinglian, can you ask Brother-in-law to take me as his apprentice?”

Tang Mo shot the young girl a look and said, ”Focus on your studies. Why learn these things?”

The little girl hung her head, clearly intimidated by her cousin Tang Mo.

Tang Mo, savoring a delicious piece of roasted goose liver, said, ”You’d be better off learning martial arts with your sister. That would make you incredibly cool.”

The young girl shook her head like a rattle-drum. ”I don’t want to become a tomboy! I want to be a beauty!”

Tang Mo’s face darkened immediately, causing all the girls at the table to bend over laughing.

At this point, everyone pricked up their ears to hear what the men were discussing at another table.

At the other table, where there were mostly men, the main topic was Chu Hao. One of the Yi cousins, around twenty-three years old, said, ”Ah-Hao, could you do a face reading for me? I’ve been pursuing a girl recently. I really like her and want to see if she’s my true love.”

Chu Hao made a quick calculation with his fingers and said, ”Looking at your face, you have a ’peach blossom financial loss’ sign. You’ve been spending quite a bit on her lately, haven’t you?”

The others looked at him, unsure if Chu Hao’s reading was accurate.

The cousin asked in amazement, ”You can tell that too?”

Chu Hao spoke frankly, ”Your ’peach blossom financial loss’ sign is very obvious.”

The cousin said, puzzled, ”But her family is quite wealthy too. She doesn’t need my money.”

Chu Hao continued, ”Besides the ’peach blossom financial loss,’ you have another sign: ’being undermined by villains.’ Someone is badmouthing you behind your back, making the girl doubt you. She’s testing you.”

The cousin slapped his forehead. ”That explains the cold treatment! So she’s putting me through a test? Do I still have a chance?”

Chu Hao nodded. ”To find a solution, you must identify the source. This underminer is likely someone close to you. If you make some careful inquiries, you should be able to figure out who it is.”

The cousin gave a thumbs up, saying excitedly, ”Incredible! I’m totally convinced.”

Another person hurriedly said, ”My turn! I’ve recently been gambling on stones and have had such bad luck—I’ve lost over ten million! What’s the deal with that?”

These Yi Family juniors sure are wealthy, Chu Hao thought.

Chu Hao calculated with his fingers again and said, ”You’ve indeed been unlucky lately. Go home and wash yourself with willow leaves. Don’t gamble on stones for three days. After three days, bow thrice to the God of Wealth, and your luck will return.”

The man immediately said, ”I’ll do it right when I get back!”

”What a great brother-in-law!” someone exclaimed admiringly.

Chu Hao, for once, felt unusually bashful. Such words were very comforting to hear.