Ghost Catching System

System, purchase a Gathering Evil Bead, Chu Hao thought.

”DING... Host has purchased a Gathering Evil Bead, consuming 5,000 Pretentiousness Points. Remaining Pretentiousness Points: 26,000.”

Item: Gathering Evil Bead

Rarity: ★★

Ability: Gathers Corpse Demon’s Evil Qi and evil toxicity into the bead. Once storage reaches 100%, it can be exchanged for Mana Points.

(One fully charged Gathering Evil Bead can be exchanged for 5,000 Mana Points)

This thing can also increase Mana Points. Not bad at all,

Chu Hao extended his hand, and a transparent glass bead appeared. As he chanted the incantation, the Gathering Evil Bead flew into the sky, drawing all the Corpse Demon’s Evil Qi present in Ganmu County towards it.

Some zombies wandering aimlessly in Ganmu County suddenly trembled as the corpse poison and Corpse Demon’s Evil Qi within their bodies were slowly extracted.

Most people had turned into zombies from a single bite; only those whose hearts had been invaded by the corpse poison were beyond saving.

”DING... The Gathering Evil Bead has collected 10% of the Corpse Demon’s Evil Qi and evil toxicity.”

”DING... The Gathering Evil Bead has collected 30% of the Corpse Demon’s Evil Qi and evil toxicity.”

The collection was rapid, reaching 100% in no time.

The Gathering Evil Bead descended from the sky and returned to Chu Hao’s hand.

System notification: ”A fully charged Gathering Evil Bead can be exchanged for 5,000 Mana Points.”

Chu Hao was delighted. An unexpected windfall! He immediately made the exchange.

”DING... Host has exchanged a fully charged Gathering Evil Bead, obtaining 5,000 Mana Points.”

Now, Chu Hao’s Mana Points had reached 50,000.

However, only about half of the Corpse Demon’s Evil Qi in Ganmu County had vanished.

In the dead of night, many people awoke. Though incredibly weak, they were ecstatic to have turned back into humans.

Chu Hao purchased another Gathering Evil Bead and once again began collecting Corpse Demon’s Evil Qi.

However, this time it didn’t get fully charged, so he had to move on to the next location.

Countless rescue teams arrived in the Seventh District. As everyone’s internal Corpse Demon’s essence was cleansed and they reverted to human form, they found themselves extremely weak. But then, rescue arrived, and they were finally saved.

Upon seeing Chu Hao, Zhao Gousheng was overjoyed and exclaimed, ”Master Chu, thank you! Thank you!”

Chu Hao waved his hand. ”I could only help those who weren’t too deeply poisoned. As for those whose hearts were invaded by the corpse poison, their brains had already died.”

Overwhelmed with emotion, Zhao Gousheng said, ”That’s more than enough! On behalf of the people, I thank you. Thank you!”

Over the next few days, Chu Hao traveled to many places, using the Gathering Evil Bead to absorb the Corpse Demon’s evil toxicity. While not all of the 360,000 afflicted people could be fully restored, about 310,000 of them recovered.

The final count showed that 50,000 people, poisoned too deeply, had died.

The deaths of 50,000 people constituted an earth-shattering event in Huaxia Country.

In the process, Chu Hao had collected three fully charged Gathering Evil Beads, exchanging them for 15,000 Mana Points.

As for the Zombie King, after two Drought Fiends absorbed its Corpse Demon’s Evil Qi, it had become greatly weakened. Chu Hao then slew it with a single slash, and it was annihilated, turning to dust.

”DING... Host has completed an SS-rank mission, obtaining 8,000,000 Experience Points.”

”DING... Host has completed an SS-rank mission, obtaining 200,000 Merit Points.”

”DING... Host has completed an SS-rank mission, obtaining a Green Diamond Treasure Chest.”

The rewards this time were particularly substantial, with 200,000 Merit Points alone. Missions to save people truly did yield a lot of Merit Points.

Zhao Gousheng found Chu Hao to express his gratitude once more. This time, Chu Hao had saved 300,000 people, becoming a hero to the people of Huaxia.

Zhao Gousheng said, ”Master Chu, we will ensure your glorious deeds are passed down. You are a hero of the people.”

Fang Jingxue gave a thumbs-up. ”Master, you’re awesome!”

Li Yin also chimed in, ”Mouse, I think you’re especially cool right now. Brother, I’ll always have your back!”

For once, Chu Hao felt a little embarrassed, though inwardly he was quite smug. Even I, Brother Hao, have played the savior. It feels amazing!

Chu Hao felt it keenly. My glorious deeds must be spread far and wide! Let everyone know how great I, Chu Hao, am! When children talk about heroes in the future, they’ll mention my name! Even greater than cartoon superheroes! Just thinking about it is super thrilling!

Chu Hao waved his hand dismissively. ”As someone from Huaxia, one should fear neither hardship nor death and possess a spirit of courageous struggle. I was just setting an example; it’s no big deal.”

Zhao Gousheng said, ”Master, this time you saved 300,000 people. We should hold you up as a role model and spread the word.”

Chu Hao shook his head. ”I’m just a person who did what needed to be done. It’s nothing special, so please don’t publicize it too much.”

Although that’s what he said outwardly, Chu Hao was inwardly ecstatic.

Just imagine, when the children grow up, their elementary school textbooks will feature my heroic deeds! How awesome would that be!

Fang Jingxue hugged Chu Hao’s arm. ”Master, stop being so modest.”

Chu Hao said, feigning humility, ”Modesty is my instinct.”

”DING... Host’s subtle showboating has earned 4,000 Pretentiousness Points.”

Li Yin and Fang Jingxue were speechless. Modesty is your instinct? Have you no shame?

Zhao Gousheng sighed. ”Since Master Chu doesn’t wish for his heroic deeds to be spread, rest assured. I also understand that the world is treacherous these days, and attracting too much attention wouldn’t be good. We will definitely maintain secrecy.”

Chu Hao: ”???”

No, that’s not it! Old man, can’t you tell I’m being sarcastic?!

Fang Jingxue said admiringly, ”Master, you truly are so great.”

What is this nonsense?!

Chu Hao quickly interjected, ”You’ve misunderstood! I mean, the glorious deeds can be spread, but—!”

Moved, Zhao Gousheng took Chu Hao’s hand. ”I understand Master Chu’s meaning. We will spread your glorious deeds and let the whole world know. Since Master Chu doesn’t like being in the limelight, we won’t reveal your name. We’ll just say it was done by a mysterious person. Would that be acceptable?”

Damn it! If I remain anonymous, who the hell will know who I am? My dream of having my name in elementary school textbooks will turn into a pipe dream!

Chu Hao still wanted to explain.

Zhao Gousheng said, ”I should take my leave now; there’s still much to do. I’ll come to thank you properly another day.”

Fang Jingxue released Chu Hao’s arm and stuck out her tongue playfully. ”Master, when I get a holiday, you must teach me new skills!”

The two of them left, leaving a completely dumbfounded Chu Hao behind.

Li Yin patted Chu Hao’s shoulder. ”Mouse, I really admire you for doing good deeds anonymously.”

I swear I want to punch you, believe it or not!

...

Indeed, once Chu Hao returned to Anli City, a piece of news emerged that rocked the nation and even trended internationally.

The Zombie King had been dealt with, and 300,000 people who had turned into zombies were saved.

When everyone wanted to know who this hero was, the official report stated that the hero wished to remain anonymous!

The actions of the mysterious hero shook the world.

Soon, the news was absolutely everywhere.

”Saving 300,000 lives and eradicating the zombie plague—this hero’s deeds in this era of panic have shown us a glimmer of hope. The People’s Daily expresses its profound gratitude to the hero.” — People’s Daily.

The People’s Daily, a news outlet followed by many, conveyed their gratitude to the mysterious hero with this report.

Furthermore, many influential news organizations in Huaxia Country also published statements expressing their deep gratitude towards the mysterious hero.