Ghost Catching System

Fan Zhenzhen turned her head to look at Chu Hao.

Chu Hao nodded, indicating it was no issue.

Fan Zhenzhen whispered, ”Blood Concealed Sinking Wood… Mr. Ma Bozhen might not sell it. It’s a medicinal herb he’s collected.”

Chu Hao gestured with his hand. ”Let’s take a look first.”

Fan Zhenzhen was also curious about how Chu Hao would persuade Ma Bozhen. She knew that Blood Concealed Sinking Wood was very rare, and the old man cherished it as a collectible.

After waiting a while, someone finally came out. The first to emerge was an elderly man with white whiskers, a rosy complexion, kind eyes, and a benevolent face, appearing to be in his sixties. He was Ma Bozhen.

The other person wore a suit and polished leather shoes and had a rather ordinary appearance. However, a pungent odor clung to him. This smell, distinct from Evil Qi, was common among those who butchered cattle or chickens; of course, it was also present in those who killed people.

”Boss Zhang, please head back,” Mr. Ma Bozhen said.

Boss Zhang sighed. ”Mr. Ma, Blood Concealed Sinking Wood is very important to me. Are you really not going to sell it?”

Ma Bozhen shook his head. ”It is just as important to me.”

Upon hearing their conversation, Chu Hao was taken aback. This Boss Zhang was also here to purchase Blood Concealed Sinking Wood?

Boss Zhang, now clearly unhappy, said coldly, ”Mr. Ma, think carefully. What matters more: Blood Concealed Sinking Wood, or me bestowing upon you a lifetime of riches and honor?”

Stroking his beard, Ma Bozhen replied indifferently, ”I’m practically one foot in the grave. What use do I have for riches and honor?”

”You might not want it,” Boss Zhang said flatly, ”but what about your son, your grandson?”

”They have their own fate,” Ma Bozhen replied.

Ma Bozhen scoffed internally. As the chairman of the Herbal Ingredient Association, with his family in the herbal business for generations, would they lack money?

Boss Zhang was dissatisfied and said in a low voice, ”Then aren’t you afraid that something might happen to your wife and children when they’re out?”

As soon as these words were spoken, Ma Bozhen’s face changed, and he said angrily, ”Get out!”

Boss Zhang sneered, turned, and walked away. Before leaving, he added, ”Consider your options carefully.”

The threat in his tone was far too severe.

Ma Bozhen, his face grim, turned to leave.

Chu Hao was a bit puzzled. If he asked to buy Blood Concealed Sinking Wood now, it would be strange if Ma Bozhen agreed.

Nonetheless, Chu Hao still approached him and said, ”Good day, sir.”

”Who are you?” Ma Bozhen inquired.

”My name is Chu Hao. I’m here this time to purchase Blood Concealed Sinking Wood. It’s very important to me.”

As expected, Ma Bozhen waved his hand. ”Not selling.”

Chu Hao stroked his chin and said, ”Sir, I saw that middle-aged man threatening you just now. People like him are indeed capable of vile acts. Why not sell the Blood Concealed Sinking Wood to me? That way, you could rid yourself of this dangerous burden.”

Upon hearing this, Ma Bozhen sized up Chu Hao and said coldly, ”We live in a society governed by law. What can he do?”

”Even in a law-abiding society, there are those who harbor evil intentions,” Chu Hao said.

Ma Bozhen sighed and couldn’t help asking, ”What exactly do you all need Blood Concealed Sinking Wood for?”

Chu Hao touched his chin and replied, ”How should I put it? In the hands of someone who knows how to use it, it’s a treasure.”

Ma Bozhen said coldly, ”Tell me, how should it be used?”

”To extend life,” Chu Hao replied indifferently.

Ma Bozhen narrowed his eyes. Although his expression was calm, he was inwardly shocked. Indeed, Blood Concealed Sinking Wood was known for extending life, a fact few people were aware of today.

However, life extension was a defiance of the natural order, and Blood Concealed Sinking Wood alone couldn’t achieve it. Ancient pharmacists recorded that it could prolong life only when combined with other herbs.

As Fan Zhenzhen listened to their conversation, she was shocked to her core. A medicinal herb that could extend life? She had only heard of using herbs for health preservation to achieve longevity but had never heard of using them to extend life directly. No wonder Mr. Ma treasured the Blood Concealed Sinking Wood so much.

Ma Bozhen took a deep breath and, staring at Chu Hao, asked, ”Can you truly utilize the medicinal effects of the Blood Concealed Sinking Wood?”

”Naturally, I can,” Chu Hao stated with extreme confidence.

After hearing this, Ma Bozhen waved his hand. ”Not for sale. You can go back now.”

Damn! So everything I said was just a waste of breath?

Chu Hao was at a loss. He wondered what could possibly replace the Blood Concealed Sinking Wood.

Just as Chu Hao was about to leave, Ma Bozhen answered a phone call and suddenly exclaimed, ”What? My... my daughter is in your hands?”

Chu Hao and Fan Zhenzhen turned around to see Ma Bozhen’s anxious face. Sitting in his chair, hands trembling, he stammered, ”Don’t… don’t hurt my daughter. I’ll give you the Blood Concealed Sinking Wood.”

Ma Bozhen’s daughter had been kidnapped. Clearly, it was the work of Boss Zhang, who had left earlier.

After hanging up, Ma Bozhen was trembling all over. He considered calling the police but didn’t dare, torn by indecision.

Chu Hao walked over and said, ”I can save your daughter.”

Upon hearing this, Ma Bozhen looked up slightly, trembling as he asked, ”Are… are you with them?”

Chu Hao shook his head. ”This Master does not stoop to kidnapping.”

Ma Bozhen wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes. ”Then… then how can she be saved?”

Chu Hao said, ”Give me your daughter’s birth data. Also, I need an item of clothing she has recently worn.”

At that moment, Ma Bozhen was utterly bewildered, unable to comprehend what Chu Hao was saying.

Fan Zhenzhen quickly interjected, ”Mr. Ma, this is the owner of the Sanqing Pavilion. He can divine people’s fate; he’s very powerful.”

When Ma Bozhen heard ”owner of the Sanqing Pavilion,” a glimmer of hope appeared in his eyes. The Sanqing Pavilion had recently gained a considerable reputation among the elite. He gripped Chu Hao’s hand tightly and pleaded, ”You must save my daughter!”

Just then, a car stopped at the entrance, and three people emerged. One was Boss Zhang, who had left earlier. The other two were his bodyguards—identical twins who looked quite imposing.

Boss Zhang, puffing on a cigar, strode in. Upon seeing Ma Bozhen, he sneered, ”Mr. Ma, bring out the Blood Concealed Sinking Wood.”

Ma Bozhen’s frail body trembled violently as he shouted, ”Is there no law? You’re monsters!”

Boss Zhang took a drag from his cigar and said indifferently, ”Let’s not waste any more words. Whether your daughter lives or dies is up to you. I will take the Blood Concealed Sinking Wood.”

Ma Bozhen said frantically, ”Don’t harm my daughter! I’ll give you the Blood Concealed Sinking Wood.”

Boss Zhang sneered, ”It would have been better if you’d cooperated sooner. You just had to push us to this.”

At that moment, Chu Hao said, ”I’ll go with you.”

Boss Zhang glanced at Chu Hao. ”Who are you?”

Chu Hao, his face filled with rage and fists clenched, declared, ”The person you’ve taken is my blood sister.”

Ma Bozhen, though somewhat confused, played along. ”Child, come with me.”

Boss Zhang didn’t give it much thought. ”Let’s go then.”

Chu Hao looked at Fan Zhenzhen. ”Sister Zhen, I need to borrow your car.”

Fan Zhenzhen, somewhat dazed, replied, ”Oh, okay.”

Boss Zhang wasn’t worried that Ma Bozhen wouldn’t hand over the item. He watched them get into the car and followed.