Ghost Catching System

Chu Hao asked, ”System, what is the Yin-Yang Translocation Sword?”

The System replied, ”It is an exclusive reward, unavailable for purchase in the store, and can only be acquired through special missions.”

Chu Hao opened the system store. Sure enough, he saw that the Yin-Yang Translocation Sword couldn’t be purchased; it required a special mission to be triggered to obtain it.

Item: Yin-Yang Translocation Sword (Special Magic Artifact)

Rarity: ★★★★★

Ability: Can translocate to the wielder’s side if they hold the sword, or translocate the wielder to a pre-set sword location, consuming 1,000 Mana Points for each translocation.

(Translator’s Note: Original ”可挪移到阴阳挪移剑身边” could mean moving *to* the sword or the sword moving *to you*. Clarified for better sense.)

Original Chinese: 能力:可挪移到阴阳挪移剑身边,每次挪移,消耗1000点法力值.

(Re-evaluating the ability based on standard tropes and wording ”可挪移到阴阳挪移剑身边” - can translocate to the Yin-Yang Translocation Sword’s side/vicinity)

Ability: Can translocate to the vicinity of the Yin-Yang Translocation Sword, consuming 1,000 Mana Points for each translocation.

Chu Hao’s eyes widened in shock. This was a five-star special magic artifact! Super awesome, right?

Chu Hao was conflicted about whether to take on the mission.

He thought about his escape route. The Underworld is no longer an option. What if that Sword Star Lord fellow is waiting for me there? If I run now, how will I complete the mission of showing off before fleeing?

In the end, Chu Hao decided, ”Life is precious. Better to run first. Only by surviving do I have the capital to show off.”

The System then prompted, ”As the King of Show-offs, how can you admit defeat so easily! For a successful show-off and escape, the System will gift you an extra Beginners Foundation Building Manual.”

Chu Hao, infuriated, jumped up and cursed, ”System, are you trying to get me killed? No matter where I go, it’s a dead end!”

The System said, ”Showing off will make the Host stronger. Please take it seriously, and trust that System Dad won’t let you down.”

Hearing the System’s coquettish voice calling itself ’Dad’, Chu Hao felt a chill.

Chu Hao gritted his teeth and said, ”Isn’t it just showing off and then running? It’s not like I haven’t done it before. I’ll gamble everything this time!”

Then, Chu Hao asked, ”System, do you have any good items for escaping? My life is in your hands.”

Chu Hao already had a Divine Traveling Talisman. Running with it for too long would be too hard on his legs.

The System recommended, ”The Host is recommended to purchase the Yin Yang Shift Talisman. One piece costs 5,000 Pretentiousness Points. It’s an essential divine artifact for escaping.”

Chu Hao was delighted. The System certainly wouldn’t let him fall into danger. He said, ”Purchase.”

”DING... The Host has purchased the Yin Yang Shift Talisman, spending 5,000 Pretentiousness Points.”

Item: Yin Yang Shift Talisman

Rarity: ★★★

Ability: Requires a drop of blood essence to activate, instant translocation, distance between one and five kilometers (consumable).

A great item indeed, worthy of being an escaping divine artifact! With this, would I be afraid of those evil spirits? 5,000 Pretentiousness Points a pop! It’s indeed quite expensive. But for the Yin-Yang Translocation Sword, that special magic artifact, I’m ready to go all in!

Chu Hao took a deep breath, looking forward with fierce anticipation, and said, ”Let’s do this! Get rich by showing off—all in one go!”

WEE-WOO... WEE-WOO...

Outside, the sound of sirens could be heard. This area of Anli City was already in chaos.

Chu Hao looked down from the high-rise building. He could see swarms of police and a large number of soldiers below, who had begun to evacuate the crowds.

A first-level alert rang out across Anli City. The prolonged sound of the alarm spread to every corner, warning citizens to stay home and not venture outside.

The citizens of Anli City thought it was a terrorist attack and hid inside their homes.

In the Seventh District, Zhao Gousheng was frantic. As one of the Heads of Tiger Soul, he had received news that a large number of evil spirits and ghosts had appeared in various parts of Anli City.

Someone reported, ”Minister Zhao, south of Anli City, beneath the river, a large number of snakes have appeared.”

Zhao Gousheng knew the Snake King had arrived. He hadn’t expected it to come so quickly, traveling via the great river beneath Anli City.

That river connected Huaxia’s Yellow River and Yangtze River. Since the Snake King’s serpentine form was too immense, it had traveled through the river to preserve its combat strength.

The Snake King knew this journey would not be solely its own; the Emperor’s Yellow Seal would surely attract other ghosts and monsters. When the time for battle came, this current body would allow it to reach its peak combat power.

Zhao Gousheng cursed, ”This damn snake! It escaped years ago, and now it dares to wreak havoc in human society again. Keep an eye on it! The moment it comes ashore, strike immediately!”

”Yes.”

Just then, Ouyang Lan, her earpiece on, reported breathlessly, ”Minister Zhao, a very strong Monster Qi has been detected from the west. It should be the Immortal Fox from Heng Mountain.”

Zhao Gousheng’s headache worsened. He quickly asked, ”What about the Southern Ghost King? Where is he?”

Another member of the Tiger Soul Department replied, ”On the outskirts south of Anli City, he’s been intercepted by someone.”

Zhao Gousheng nodded.

The Seventh District was no mere display; the entire city was plunged into peril. Upon learning of the Emperor’s Yellow Seal’s exposure, reinforcements from across the country had already been deployed.

Zhao Gousheng asked, ”What’s the situation with Longhu Mountain and Mao Mountain?”

Ouyang Lan shook her head. ”No news from Longhu Mountain, but Mao Mountain has sent reinforcements. Their target is the Three Truths Sect.”

Mao Mountain held a deep enmity with the Three Truths Sect, a fact known internally. In the past, an important figure from Mao Mountain had died at the hands of the Three Truths Sect.

Fury contorted Zhao Gousheng’s wrinkled face as he said, ”Bastards! Longhu Mountain refuses to send reinforcements at this crucial moment! Those sons of bitches, pretending to uphold the honor of Taoism!”

Just then, Zhao Gousheng’s phone rang. He answered, cursed ”Get lost!” and then hung up.

Ouyang Lan asked, ”What happened?”

Zhao Gousheng’s expression darkened. ”Longhu Mountain called,” he replied. ”They said they could send reinforcements, but the True Word Brush must be given to Longhu Mountain. Those bastards!”

Ouyang Lan was also furious. ”There isn’t a single good person in Longhu Mountain!” she said. ”Trying to profit at a time like this!”

Ouyang Lan hesitated for a moment, then asked, ”What about Chu Hao? After all, the Emperor’s Yellow Seal is in his possession.”

Zhao Gousheng pondered for a while then said, ”Let Wang Zhenyang observe him first. It’s time to test which side Chu Hao is on. If he hands over the Emperor’s Yellow Seal, issue an immediate warrant for his arrest.”

Ouyang Lan exclaimed, ”Wang Zhenyang is here?”

Wang Zhenyang—the top master of the Tiger Soul Department, the number one S-Level Demon Exorcist.

Zhao Gousheng took a deep breath. His expression turned icy, no longer resembling the kind old man he had been moments before. ”Let them all come,” he said. ”This is a good opportunity to catch them all in one net.”

This old man, capable of holding the position of Head of the Tiger Soul Department, was truly no ordinary person.

In Anli City, the citizens were unaware of what was happening. They were confused. Within a short time, a large number of police officers had evacuated the crowds, and the military had blocked roads. Thinking a war was about to break out, everyone was scared and hiding in their homes.

「Half an hour later.」

The outskirts of Anli City were practically deserted. The military was everywhere, and the streets were eerily quiet.

In fact, the soldiers themselves were baffled, not yet knowing what they were about to face.

Anli City’s only river, which connected to the Yellow River and the Yangtze River, was now guarded by countless police officers and soldiers.

A soldier asked, puzzled, ”We’ve been ordered to defend this place, fully equipped with live ammunition. Who exactly are we supposed to fight? Could terrorists be planning to swim up this river?”

”How should I know!” another soldier shot back.

Suddenly, the river waters churned, waves undulating. Then, with a mighty SPLASH, a giant serpent burst forth!