Ghost Catching System

Chu Hao circulated the True Qi within his body, neutralizing the sharp shriek laced with Ghost Qi and protecting the Mu Yufei sisters and their father behind him.

Ghost Qi could influence a person’s Yang Qi and spirit, and an Intermediate Semi-Ghost King such as this Fierce Ghost was already capable of using Ghost Qi to harm people.

The Taoist priest retreated, his complexion somewhat unsightly—he had not expected this Fierce Ghost to be so formidable.

”Taoist priest, mind your own business.”

The Fierce Ghost spoke, and the man it possessed also spoke, a mix of two voices coming through.

However, on the side of the Qingcheng Mountain Taoists, the white-haired elder took action. He produced a Jade Talisman in his hand, gripped it tight, and threw a punch.

It seemed that the punch was also imbued with True Qi as it struck the Fierce Ghost.

”AH!”

The Fierce Ghost screamed, turning to ash instantaneously, while the possessed man collapsed unconscious on the ground.

The elder snorted coldly, showing utter disdain for a Fierce Ghost of such caliber.

Suddenly, something sticky coiled around Daoist Bei Sheng’s neck and yanked him into the darkness.

The elder, furious, exclaimed, ”Evil beast, how dare you?”

Then, as the lights in the hall came back on, everyone saw a woman with a terrifying face and scales, bloodthirsty pupils, and a long tongue—a lizard demon that had taken shape.

Daoist Bei Sheng couldn’t withstand it. He struggled for breath, his grip loosening as the Emperor’s Love fell to the ground.

Seeing this, the elder narrowed his eyes, completely ignoring Daoist Bei Sheng, and reached out for the Emperor’s Love.

Daoist Bei Sheng was in despair!

Suddenly, someone intervened, striking the elder in the chest with a palm and sending him flying backward.

Struck by the blow, the elder coughed up blood but was fortunately caught by someone. With anger on his face, he looked at his assailant and demanded, ”Who are you?”

Daoist Min Ran picked up the Emperor’s Love. Feeling the energy of the precious jade, he was jubilant in his heart and sneered, ”Someone you cannot afford to provoke.”

With that, he intended to leave.

The Taoist priests could not let him go; about five or six of them moved to surround Daoist Min Ran.

Daoist Min Ran, true to his reputation as the former acting Temple Master of Tai Ding Taoist Temple, possessed terrifying strength. As he released his True Qi, the person at the forefront was kicked away in a straight line, slamming into the wall and instantly fainting.

Seeing this, the others made their move.

But Daoist Min Ran was unceremonious; with swift and precise punches and slaps, he took care of these Taoist priests.

The elder was shocked. This one was truly formidable.

”HISS, HISS!”

The demon that had ensnared Daoist Bei Sheng eyed Daoist Min Ran intently with its long tongue, sensing the danger he radiated.

Daoist Min Ran said coldly, ”Even a lizard thinks it can snatch the Treasure Jade.”

Enraged, the lizard demon lunged forward on all fours, its tongue shooting out like an arrow.

”Those who obstruct me shall die.”

Daoist Min Ran produced a Jian Chi in his hand and struck fiercely.

The lizard demon screamed as its tongue was sent flying. Its chest was slashed open, and its body, emitting green smoke, was flung several meters away.

Seeing this, the crowd was shocked. Daoist Min Ran was undoubtedly powerful, an Inborn Expert.

Recognizing the Jian Chi, the elder exclaimed, ”Jian Chi! Are you Daoist Min Ran from Mount Taiding?”

Daoist Min Ran scoffed, ”Indeed, it is I.”

There was another chorus of shock from the crowd.

Recently, a major event had occurred at Tai Ding Taoist Temple. It was announced to the public that Daoist Min Ran had been expelled from the Temple and had fallen into the demonic path.

Min Ran looked at the old Taoist and sneered, ”You’re a Qingcheng Mountain Taoist? Daring to block my path?”

The old Taoist was wary of Daoist Min Ran. It was clear that their cultivation levels were not on the same tier. Now that he was injured, it was even less likely he could snatch the Treasure Jade.

Just then, Su Huansheng stepped forward and said indifferently, ”Min Ran, I didn’t expect you to fall into the demonic path.”

Min Ran looked over coldly. When he saw Su Huansheng, he was immediately startled. ”You’re Su Huansheng?”

With a faint smile, Su Huansheng replied, ”Indeed.”

Min Ran was wary of Su Huansheng. Through gritted teeth, he said, ”Su Huansheng, do you intend to meddle in others’ affairs?”

Shaking his head, Su Huansheng responded, ”I just want the Treasure Jade.”

Min Ran snorted. That Treasure Jade was pivotal to his injuries and cultivation. How could he possibly hand it over to Su Huansheng? However, with Su Huansheng around, it would be difficult for him to take the Treasure Jade and leave.

Suddenly, a golden beam of light smashed towards him. Daoist Min Ran reacted very quickly, blocking it with his Jian Chi, yet he was still forced to retreat several steps, glaring at the person who attacked him.

”Is it you?”

Seeing Chu Hao, Min Ran clenched his teeth, his hatred soaring higher than the heavens.

Chu Hao, carrying the Ritian Stick, said coldly, ”You dared to bully Yun’er, and I haven’t even settled that score with you, yet you have the audacity to show your face before this Taoist Master.”

Fuming, Min Ran roared, ”Brat, it was you who ruined my plans!”

Chu Hao sneered, ”You bullied my sister; killing you would be letting you off lightly.”

Min Ran challenged, ”You think you can kill me? You’re not qualified.”

Chu Hao was doubtful. His previous fight with Daoist Wu Jian was against an expert among experts, and it was quite clear that Wu Jian had held back. Considering that Min Ran was Wu Jian’s junior brother and the acting Temple Master of Mount Taiding, how could his strength be much different?

”You sure have the nerve to say that.”

Raising the Ritian Stick, Chu Hao struck fiercely with all his might.

However, Daoist Min Ran, who appeared pale, merely lifted his Jian Chi to block. Sparks flew as the two weapons collided; he had managed to withstand the strike.

Chu Hao was surprised; Daoist Min Ran was indeed formidable. He must be injured, yet he could still fend off my full-force attack. That’s enough to attest to his truly formidable strength.

Daoist Min Ran wished he could tear Chu Hao to pieces, but he couldn’t act now, not with Su Huansheng standing by. If Su Huansheng made a move, he wouldn’t be able to leave this place.

Su Huansheng is too terrifying.

Suddenly, Daoist Min Ran felt a bite on his hand, which made him cry out in pain and drop the Emperor’s Love.

Everyone saw a palm-sized warty toad biting the Emperor’s Love, snagging it, and making a run for it.

Chu Hao, Su Huansheng, and the others were stunned. It was actually this toad; it hadn’t left.

Daoist Min Ran was enraged. He was already humiliated by Chu Hao looking down on him despite his injury, and now even a toad was trying to steal from him! He cursed out loud, ”Damn toad, how dare you bite me!”

However, what was even more jaw-dropping was that the toad suddenly spoke in human language, saying, ”CROAK! PTUI PTUI... Your flesh is too stinky, Taoist; this Emperor didn’t even want to bite you.”

All those present were taken aback for a full three seconds, staring at the toad with odd expressions on their faces.

Fortunately, not many fully conscious people were around. Otherwise, a talking toad would have caused a sensation.

In astonishment, Chu Hao said, ”Warty Toad, so you can talk.”

The toad glared angrily at Chu Hao and scolded, ”CROAK! You’re the warty toad! Your whole family is warty toads! Kid, just you wait, you disrupted this Emperor’s peaceful sleep.”

Chu Hao was at his wit’s end. He had called it a toad, and yet it was taking offense. It was indeed a toad!

Extremely annoyed, Chu Hao insisted, ”You are a toad.”

The warty toad was instantly displeased and shouted furiously, ”How dare you insult this Emperor! When I’ve recovered, you’ll be the first one I cook!”

Damn it! Did I even insult you? Calling you a toad gets you this angry?