Ghost Catching System

Chu Hao smiled; this display of arrogance was highly successful. With another wave of his hand, a black, sparkling, and translucent ore appeared in his hand.

”What is this?” The crowd was puzzled.

Su Huansheng said in a deep voice, ”The Black Crystal from Gui Yin Mountain?”

Chu Hao said casually, ”I, Chu Hao, conduct my affairs openly and aboveboard. I can’t allow you all to suffer a loss. I have about a catty of Black Crystal here. It isn’t of much use to me, so I’ll just use it to gamble with you all.”

”Ding... Host has successfully shown off, obtaining 2,000 Pretentiousness Points.”

The Black Crystal from Gui Yin Mountain! This substance is incredibly rare; even some of the most esoteric Taoist sects might not possess much of it.

Yet, Chu Hao actually said that the Black Crystal wasn’t of much use to him and that he would use it to gamble for fun?

Damn! At that, everyone in the Yin and Yang Realm erupted.

”It’s really him!”

”That’s right, it’s him! Gui Yin Mountain was indeed destroyed by him.”

”Incredible! What exactly is his cultivation level?”

By producing the Black Crystal, Chu Hao had made it clear to everyone that he was the one who had destroyed Gui Yin Mountain, stunning them all.

Some time ago, Gui Yin Mountain had suffered a devastating catastrophe; a great fire sealed off the mountain and burned for three days and nights, causing the jaws of many in the Yin and Yang Realm to drop.

Su Huansheng smiled and said, ”That’s quite enough. Actually, I had already guessed what happened at Gui Yin Mountain, but seeing is believing. I’m still very impressed, young friend.”

Chu Hao smiled. ”Then it’s settled.”

The terms of this gamble were set—an unprecedented session of stone gambling.

Everyone had come for the Emperor’s Love, not expecting to also witness such a grand spectacle of stone gambling. The people from the Yin and Yang Realm were astounded by the items at stake: the Three Souls Stone, the Black Crystal, and the Qingcheng Sword.

As for the ordinary people, they were shocked by the five billion wager; it was simply too extravagant.

Just then, a group of people approached. A jewel merchant remarked, ”It’s people from Longhua Pavilion.”

A representative from Longhua Pavilion, the organizer of this auction, approached. He was a successful-looking middle-aged man who said respectfully, ”Gentlemen, we at Longhua Pavilion would like to personally handle the arrangements for this stone-gambling event. Additionally, our big boss called to say that if the four of you need anything, please feel free to let me know.”

Truthfully, he was also very confused, but since the big boss of Longhua Pavilion had personally given the instructions, he could only comply respectfully.

The big boss had stated that this wager was of utmost importance and wanted him to delay it so the boss himself could preside over it tomorrow.

The middle-aged man was bewildered. Who on earth are these people, for the big boss himself to come and preside over their stone gambling?

Su Huansheng smiled and said, ”Since we are on the organizer’s turf, please, go ahead and manage the arrangements.”

”Thank you, sir. The big boss said he will personally come to preside over it tomorrow. He is currently rushing over from Europe and America to Huaxia.”

”Alright,” Taoist Bei Sheng nodded.

Longhua Pavilion was a top-tier tycoon in the jewelry industry, considered one of Huaxia Country’s leading jewelers.

Chen Lan also nodded and said, ”Then let’s gamble tomorrow.”

Chu Hao also nodded slightly. He wasn’t in a hurry about when to gamble and instead took the opportunity to mentally plan his next show of extravagance.

The manager of Longhua Pavilion said, ”Gentlemen, this is a Longhua Pavilion VIP card. Your accommodations here will be entirely complimentary. Furthermore, this card grants you free access to any service offered by Longhua Pavilion.”

Longhua Pavilion wanted to handle this gambling event exceptionally well, seeing it as an opportunity to greatly enhance its reputation.

A gambling event involving five billion in assets, plus three unknown extraordinary treasures, would undoubtedly draw considerable attention.

Chu Hao accepted the card and said indifferently, ”Very well, that will be all for now.”

He turned and walked away, leaving behind an enigmatic silhouette. Chu Hao’s identity had now become a complete puzzle. The jewel merchants who had previously been flattering Chen Lan were now all trying to find out who exactly Chu Hao was.

Chu Hao approached Mu Yufei, not even casting a glance at Tina beside her, as if Mu Yufei was the only person in his sight at that moment.

”Sister Yu Fei, have you cut your stone yet? I’m still waiting for you to treat me to a meal,” Chu Hao said.

Mu Yufei replied, ”Not yet. I’ll cut it now.”

As she spoke, she had someone place the stone on the cutting table. She had purchased it for three hundred thousand, unsure of what it might yield.

SCREECH!

The stone cutter whirred. As a layer of stone fell away, the differently colored jade inside became visible.

Its base was snow-white, causing the green portions to stand out vividly, bright and clearly demarcated.

”White base green jade! The translucency and color are top-grade!” someone recognized aloud.

Once fully cut, the piece of jade was quite sizable. Taken to Longhua Pavilion, it fetched an acquisition price of seven million, meaning she had earned a cool seven million.

Mu Yuxun was ecstatic. Her sister had just made seven million from a single cut! Although their family was wealthy, their assets were mostly tied up. This was like suddenly having an extra seven million in spending money.

Mu Yufei also smiled and said in surprise, ”Ah-Hao, did you know there was jade inside?”

Chu Hao shook his head. ”Sister Yu Fei, your financial luck is just excellent.”

Mu Yuxun eagerly asked, ”Chu Hao, what about my financial luck?”

”Not so great,” Chu Hao replied.

Mu Yuxun was immediately disappointed; she too had wanted to buy a stone and earn some pocket money.

Mu Yufei said, ”I’ll treat you all to a meal.”

Mu Yuxun pulled her sister’s arm. ”Chu Hao has a Longhua Pavilion VIP card! We can eat there for free. Let’s go quickly; they have lots of delicious food!”

Chu Hao was more than happy to have a meal with Mu Yufei. Around her, he always felt like a young boy.

Tina couldn’t help but speak up. ”I’m hungry too.”

Chu Hao seemed to notice her just then and said, ”Then let’s all go together.”

Tina bristled with resentment. Has Chu Hao completely forgotten I exist? After all, she considered herself quite beautiful, yet ever since he met Mu Yufei, he’d paid her scant attention.

Damn it, how can this kid be so fickle? Tina fumed internally.

At the same time, she was also curious. Where could he have hidden the Emperor’s Yellow Seal? It defies logic!

The Longhua Pavilion service area was housed in a large complex, offering a comprehensive range of amenities.

A staff member hurried over, smiling. ”Esteemed guests, we offer dining, suites, hot springs, a swimming pool, a gym, massage services, and more. What can we do for you?”

Chu Hao presented the card to the attendant.

Upon seeing the card, the attendant’s eyes widened in astonishment. He respectfully returned it to Chu Hao, saying, ”Honored sir, you are a VIP guest of our Longhua Group. All services here are complimentary for you.”

Completely free—how many people could ever enjoy such treatment?

Chu Hao said, ”Prepare a few suites for us, and also arrange for some food.”

During the meal, the food served was of master-chef quality, its taste exquisite. Chu Hao and Mu Yufei chatted joyfully.

However, in another direction, Pang Zhengguang was biting his fork, staring at Chu Hao, looking utterly perplexed.

How could he not be bewildered? In the blink of an eye, Chu Hao has become some kind of master and is about to gamble on stones with Master Chen! What an incredible honor!

Pang Dalong cautioned him, ”It’s best if you don’t provoke someone like him in the future.”

Curious, Pang Zhengguang asked, ”Dad, who exactly is Chu Hao?”