Ghost Catching System

Chu Hao was stunned and immediately fell silent.

Luo Yan has a boyfriend! Upon hearing this news, his first thought was actually a touch of annoyance.

Seeing Chu Hao not speaking, Luo Yan laughed and said, ”Just kidding. But seriously, I should find a boyfriend myself. I’m almost twenty-seven.”

Chu Hao felt peculiar and said, ”They say a woman in her thirties is a treasure. Isn’t it too early to rush?”

Luo Yan shook her head. ”It’s not early. If I date for a year or two, I’ll be thirty, and then it’ll be time to get married.”

Chu Hao didn’t know how to feel about this.

Looking back, he had met many women, each one beautiful—Yi Qinglian, Mu Yufei, Diao Chan, Ma Qingyu—various women with whom he had shared ambiguous moments.

However, he never took that final step.

Luo Yan patted Chu Hao on the shoulder and said with a smile, ”Sis’s company is just starting out. What do I need a boyfriend for? Right now, I’m focused solely on my career.”

He always felt there was more to her words.

…

At that moment, a Taoist priest walked into the Sanqing Pavilion and immediately spotted Chu Hao. He approached and said, ”You are Chu Hao!”

”Who are you?” Chu Hao asked flatly, observing the man’s Taoist attire.

The Taoist priest didn’t waste words and simply produced an invitation, saying, ”We would like to invite you to a gathering at Longquan Villa.”

It was Taoism again. They had invited him once before and been refused, yet here they were again.

This time, Chu Hao didn’t refuse. He was also curious to see the great masters of the Yin and Yang Realm and how his current level compared to theirs.

Besides, where there are lots of people, there are stages and opportunities to show off.

Lately, he’d been trying to figure out the routines of a ’Little Prince of Flexing’ and wanted to give it a shot.

Chu Hao accepted the invitation, asking, ”When does it begin?”

The Taoist priest looked surprised. He had expected Chu Hao to refuse, especially since a previous attempt to invite him had been rejected. This time, however, Chu Hao accepted.

The Taoist priest quickly replied, ”Tomorrow—no! The day after tomorrow at Longquan Villa.”

He had originally planned for tomorrow. But if word got out that Chu Hao was attending tomorrow, many might not make it in time. The day after tomorrow, however, would give the Censure Alliance enough time to assemble.

”Fine, I understand,” Chu Hao said, waving his hand dismissively.

The Taoist priest departed.

Luo Yan, who was standing nearby, was already quite curious and asked, ”What kind of gathering is this?”

Chu Hao sneered. ”A gathering cooked up by some Taoist priests. Those attending will probably all be from the Yin and Yang Realm.”

Knowing Chu Hao’s profession, Luo Yan’s clear, bright eyes lit up with excitement. ”I want to go too! Can I?”

Chu Hao asked, ”Why would you want to go?”

”I’ve been to plenty of parties, but I’ve never been to one in your circle. Just take your sis with you, come on,” Luo Yan pleaded.

Luo Yan moved closer and kissed Chu Hao on the cheek. Ignoring the astonished glances of some nearby employees, she smiled and said, ”This is your reward for taking me.”

Chu Hao touched his cheek, still savoring the kiss, then turned his other cheek towards her. ”Good things come in pairs. How about one on this side too?”

Luo Yan rolled her eyes, a beautiful sight even then, and said, ”Get lost.”

…

「The day after tomorrow.」

Luo Yan drove, with Chu Hao in the passenger seat, heading towards Longquan Villa.

Longquan Villa was located in a town outside the city. This town was mostly composed of villas and resorts, with Longquan Villa being the most famous among them.

It was said that the place had been rated as a five-star resort multiple times and was a favorite spot for many wealthy people.

Luo Yan remarked, ”I didn’t expect Taoist priests to be so wealthy. Longquan Villa isn’t cheap, and the environment here is excellent.”

The villa sat atop a mountain peak, evoking a feeling of meeting friends high up in the mountains.

Chu Hao had visited Longding Mountain, where the scenery was considered top-tier in the world. While Longquan Villa couldn’t compare to the Taoist Temple of Longding Mountain in terms of natural beauty, its architecture, crafted by global master architects, was exceptionally luxurious and extravagant.

Luo Yan had been here before. ”There’s a lake here connected to the Yangtze River,” she said. ”You can fish, swim, and have barbecues. At the mountaintop, there’s a grove of ancient pines and all sorts of pristine scenery. Staying here for one night costs at least 18,000 RMB.”

A cost of 18,000 RMB per night was indeed very luxurious for an average person.

Chu Hao suddenly said, ”If you like it, I can buy it and give it to you.”

Luo Yan looked at Chu Hao in surprise, a mix of amusement and sweetness on her finely sculpted features, which were no less beautiful than a TV star’s. She said, ”Sis can’t live in it all by herself, you know? However! Sis *could* help you maintain a harem here.”

Chu Hao coughed dryly, astonished. ”You’d do that?”

Luo Yan said, ”Keep dreaming. My standards are very high.”

Chu Hao immediately replied, ”Money is not an issue.”

Luo Yan giggled. ”What Sis means by ’standards’ isn’t about money; it’s about endurance.”

Endurance?

Chu Hao was momentarily speechless, not catching on. ”You’ve taken lewdness to a whole new level.”

Luo Yan giggled, looking very attractive.

…

「Longquan Villa was quite crowded.」

News had spread two days prior that Chu Hao would actually be attending the gathering, and this information, posted in the Censure Alliance group, had caused quite a stir.

The one who invited Chu Hao was from the second-tier Star Moon Taoist Temple. This temple lacked the backing of prestigious mountains like Mao Mountain or Longhu Mountain. However, this was an opportunity for them to make a name for themselves, so they planned to host it well.

They certainly had to host it well; after all, Longhu Mountain’s previous attempt to invite Chu Hao had been flatly rejected.

They could publicize the fact that Chu Hao hadn’t even given face to Longhu Mountain but had shown consideration for their Star Moon Taoist Temple, which would be a huge boost to their prestige.

Upon hearing the news the previous day, many people had come to Longquan Villa. Some had traveled thousands of miles from Anli City, even taking flights to get there.

At this moment, most of the visitors at Longquan Villa were from third-rate Taoist temples and schools.

For example, Qingfeng Taoist Temple, Longcheng Taoist Temple, Mount Wei Taoist School, and so on.

These Taoist temples and schools had some fame in their local areas, but nationally, they weren’t well-known and certainly couldn’t compare to giants like Mao Mountain or Longhu Mountain.

These second and third-rate Taoist forces lacked Inborn Experts from the Yin and Yang Realm. They were a motley collection of practitioners.

However, when it came to denouncing Chu Hao, it no longer mattered who one was; as long as they were part of Taoism, everyone was in unanimous agreement.

With Star Moon Taoist Temple hosting the event, many people flocked to Longquan Villa, arriving one after another.

Owing to the large crowd, business at Longquan Villa was, needless to say, booming.

”Has Chu Hao arrived yet?”

A disciple from Longhu Mountain, not in Taoist robes but dressed in a suit, was surrounded by several others from Longhu Mountain who were in Taoist attire.

When this group arrived, their presence was formidable. Who among those present didn’t recognize people from Longhu Mountain? They were all quite astonished.

Longhu Mountain, belonging to the demon-catching lineage, consisted of individuals who were generally skilled and had cultivated a temperament uncommon in ordinary people.

Therefore, upon the arrival of the Longhu Mountain contingent, many showed them due respect. Such was the power of a leading Taoist sect.

”Look at the disciples from Longhu Mountain—each one so vigorous. Truly worthy of the demon-catching lineage.”