Ghost Catching System

The Long Chen Financial Group was well-known. They were reputedly planning a joint venture with other conglomerates to acquire Holy City, though it was unclear whether this was true or false.

Long Shao nodded slightly at Gao Ming, who was a Yin-Yang Person newly recruited by the Long Chen Financial Group. With a smile, Long Shao then said, ”Little Gao, what are you all doing here?”

Gao Ming quickly responded, ”Long Shao, I saw a friend and came over to catch up. His name is Chu Hao.”

Upon hearing the name Chu Hao, Long Shao’s interest was piqued. ”Who is Chu Hao?” he asked.

Gao Ming pointed at Chu Hao and replied, ”Chu Hao was my high school classmate.”

Walking over, Gao Ming, handsome and clad in designer brands, said with a smile, ”Chu Hao, I’ve heard so much about you.”

Chu Hao nodded slightly and paid no further attention to Long Shao; he had other matters to attend to.

However, Long Shao interjected, ”Chu Hao, are you interested in joining the Long Chen Financial Group?”

The others were surprised. Long Shao was keen on recruiting Chu Hao right away.

Chu Hao was worth courting; he was a Fourteen Star Yin Yang Master, after all.

Chu Hao looked at Long Shao and said indifferently, ”Not interested.”

Long Shao gave a faint smile. He believed that money could accomplish anything. His bodyguards were all Yin-Yang Persons, and recently, the Long Chen Financial Group had used its wealth to win over many experts from the Yin and Yang Realm.

Long Shao had known since childhood: with money, one could do anything.

Long Shao said, ”Don’t be so quick to refuse. I’m offering one billion. You can make one billion a year at the Long Chen Financial Group.”

One billion!

The jaws of the surrounding crowd dropped.

Who could make one billion a year? This was previously unthinkable.

Long Shao continued, ”It’s not just about money, but also power and fame. We can get all of that for you. As I understand it, despite your current renown, you don’t seem to capitalize on it. Unlike some celebrities, fame brings in money. You too could use your fame to do whatever you please in the Yin and Yang Realm.”

Honestly, this Long Shao really was a born businessman. His words certainly had a point.

But Chu Hao had the System, and the things it provided were beyond what they could offer.

Chu Hao said, ”Not interested.”

Long Shao’s expression turned unsightly; it was the first time he had encountered someone money couldn’t sway.

Gao Ming became anxious for Chu Hao. ”Chu Hao, although you’re skilled, don’t turn your back on money. Times may have changed, but money is still a good thing. I remember back in school, you’d often have one meal and miss the next.”

Upon hearing this, Long Shao felt a hint of contempt. So, even the renowned Fourteen Star Yin Yang Master had faced such hardship.

Damn it! Chu Hao thought. This guy actually exposed my embarrassing past!

Chu Hao shook his head and replied, ”Not interested.”

”One point five billion,” Long Shao pressed. ”An annual salary of one point five billion, along with beauties, glory, wealth—whatever you desire, we’ll provide it.”

Hearing this, everyone was filled with envy, almost wishing they could accept the offer on Chu Hao’s behalf.

Even Mu Yuxun wanted to say something, not yet aware that Chu Hao was no longer in need of money.

Chu Hao said, ”Go find someone else. I’m not interested.”

Gao Ming was somewhat annoyed. He wasn’t afraid of offending Chu Hao, as he believed he had earned his own opportunities. He was now working for the Long Chen Financial Group and, with Long Shao present, thought he might gain further recognition.

Gao Ming said, ”Chu Hao, Long Shao values you so highly, yet you keep refusing him again and again. Don’t you think you’re going too far?”

Chu Hao looked at Gao Ming and responded indifferently, ”Too far? How am I going too far?”

Gao Ming shook his head. ”Your reputation is indeed great now, but don’t you think you’re being excessive? You clearly said you’d help us, yet you came to Holy City alone, ahead of everyone. Do you know how dangerous this place is? The last time Zhang Lili found a Curse Mark, it was stolen!”

Chu Hao frowned. ”So, because I didn’t bring you all into Holy City, now you want to blame me for it?”

Gao Ming met Chu Hao’s gaze directly. ”I’m not blaming you, but I just feel that you’re not someone to get close to. You’re very selfish and self-interested.”

Long Shao watched with great interest from the side.

Chu Hao looked at the others. ”Is that what all of you think?”

At that moment, Long Shao laughed. ”You are all Gao Ming’s classmates, and I greatly admire him. How about this? Regardless of whether you find any Curse Mark opportunities in Holy City, after you leave here, as long as you’ve graduated from college, the Long Chen Financial Group will offer each of you a job.”

The crowd was thrilled.

”Long Shao, are you serious?” one of the female classmates asked excitedly.

”Yes, Gao Ming’s friends are my friends,” Long Shao declared.

Gao Ming was also surprised and immensely pleased; this was such an honor, Long Shao doing this for his sake.

Long Shao smiled as he looked at Chu Hao. With money, I can indeed do whatever I want! he thought.

Some people began to hesitate. The female classmate who had spoken earlier decided to side with Gao Ming. ”Chu Hao,” she said, ”although we’re classmates, Gao Ming has just earned Long Shao’s favor, and he’s trying so hard to help us. Yet you, upon arriving in Holy City, went back on your word. You really are selfish.”

A male classmate, who used to play basketball with Chu Hao quite often and had a fair relationship with him, said, ”Gao Ming is right. You only care about yourself.”

Another person stepped forward to agree.

More and more people stepped forward, tempted by the jobs Long Shao had mentioned.

Finally, only six people remained with Chu Hao: Mu Yuxun, Zhang Lili, and surprisingly, even Wang Qi was among them.

Gao Ming said, ”Zhang Lili, your parents are both ill, which is why you came here looking for an opportunity to earn money. Now, I can speak to Long Shao and get you a well-paid job.”

Zhang Lili bit her lip, feeling conflicted. In a small, weak voice, she said, ”I… I don’t think Chu Hao did anything wrong.”

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Long Shao continued to enjoy the unfolding drama.

At this point, Chu Hao spoke. ”Human hearts… they are often unexpectedly fickle.”

Long Shao laughed. ”That’s the power of money.”

Chu Hao glanced at him indifferently, then swept his gaze over Gao Ming and the others who had turned against him. ”I did promise you all, that’s true,” he said. ”But you need to understand, I have no obligation to do anything for you. This is what puzzles me. Am I, Chu Hao, your father? If you come to a place like Holy City, you should be prepared for anything. Blaming me because you didn’t find any opportunities? You’re truly a bunch of idiots.”

The people who had sided against him looked angry.

Long Shao watched the show, a smile plastered on his face.

Chu Hao looked at Long Shao indifferently. ”What are you laughing at!”

Long Shao’s smile instantly froze.

Chu Hao said, ”Sowing discord with such petty tricks… you’re terrible at it. Daring to use such petty tricks in front of me. So, the Long Chen Financial Group is really something powerful, huh?”

Long Shao’s eyes narrowed, a slight smile returning. ”We wouldn’t dare act powerful in front of you, but we do have money.”

A bodyguard whispered, ”Long Shao, he… he has that pet Jeweled Toad with him. It’s said to be worth three billion now.”

The toad, which had been enjoying the spectacle, had felt a strange sense of satisfaction watching so many people confront Chu Hao.

But then, feeling as if it had been unfairly targeted, it suddenly erupted in anger. It kicked the bodyguard and then proceeded to beat him severely.

”You son of a bitch!” the toad roared. ”Say that again if you dare, and this Sovereign will roast you!”

The others were so frightened that no one dared to step forward.

This toad was too fierce, its Monster Qi was overwhelming.

PS: It’s been double monthly tickets these past few days! But our 3000-point standing has been crushed, knocking us out of the top five on the Supernatural Monthly Ticket Rank! AHHHH!! Can I please shine just once? I’m rolling on the ground, begging for monthly tickets!