Ghost Catching System

Only one Female Dark Killing Ghost remained. With an icy tone, she said, "I'm not like that flying skull. Mortal, prepare to die!"

As she spoke, the Female Dark Killing Ghost lay on the ground. Her body began to wriggle, her hands and feet flipping upward as her neck twisted a full 180 degrees. She then spat out a long tongue, like a sharp spike, stabbing straight forward.

This horrific scene would probably scare anyone else half to death.

However, just as the tongue was about to pierce Chu Hao, a gleam of sword light flashed past. With a WHOOSH, the tongue flew up, landed on the ground, and turned into a pile of ashes.

"AAAH!" The Female Dark Killing Ghost screamed in agony, covering her mouth.

Diao Chan stuck out her cute little tongue and said, "Oops, my hand slipped."

The Female Dark Killing Ghost: "..." Where did this stunningly beautiful woman come from? She had appeared silently, as if from nowhere, and severed the ghost's tongue with a single sword strike.

"You... who are you?" the Female Dark Killing Ghost stammered in agony, the stump of her tongue throbbing.

With her graceful figure and matchless beauty, Diao Chan replied, "I always go by the same name. I am Diao Chan. You insignificant little ghost, did you think you could harm my Master? I won't let you off so easily, you know."

"Ding! Diao Chan is showing off. Host has gained 300 Pretentiousness Points."

My Diao Chan is impressive! She's already learned how to show off. It's all thanks to Brother Hao's excellent teachings.

This beauty, so stunning she seemed to sparkle, was enough to make even the Flirty Ghost King jealous. How could anyone be so bewitchingly beautiful?

"Diao Chan?" The Flirty Ghost King, of course, didn't believe this female ghost could actually be *the* Diao Chan. Just who did she think Diao Chan was?

A Yuan Pearl appeared in Diao Chan's hand. It was now far more potent than before; as her intelligence had increased, so had its formidable might. She gently threw it.

BOOM!

The Yuan Pearl exploded on the spot, the force ripping the Female Dark Killing Ghost apart and instantly crushing her into ashes.

"Ding! Diao Chan killed the Hanged Dark Killing Ghost, earning 300,000 Experience Points."

"Ding! Diao Chan slew the Nerdy Dark Killing Ghost. Host has gained 300,000 Experience Points."

Chu Hao looked at the Flirty Ghost King and said impassively, "Apologies. Your left and right hands have been eliminated. Now, it's your turn."

The Flirty Ghost King gave a slight smile, entirely unafraid. She stared at Chu Hao. "Mortal, do you really think you can kill me?"

With that, the Flirty Ghost King took out a round, silver-glowing bead that pulsed with an immense amount of Yang Qi. She swallowed it.

Instantly, a powerful surge of Ghost Qi erupted. Her long hair whipped around her shoulders, and her burgundy dress billowed as if she were a Female Devil from Hell, a blood-red seal now visible on her forehead.

This Ghost Qi was nearly as potent as that of the Eight-Headed Ghost Mantis.

Chu Hao remained indifferent. The stronger you become, the better. Brother Hao is waiting to level up.

In the main hall, the men and women who had moments before been in a chaotic state now stood up one by one. Their expressions were wooden as they walked, naked, towards Chu Hao.

Chu Hao frowned slightly. These people had all been bewitched; they were all living humans.

He immediately bought an Illusion-Breaking Talisman from the System.

"Ding! Host has purchased a Mid-level Illusion-Breaking Talisman, consuming 300 Pretentiousness Points."

A Low-level Illusion-Breaking Talisman cost less than 100 Pretentiousness Points, but a Mid-level one was 300. Ridiculously expensive.

Chu Hao chanted, "Grand Supreme Elderly Lord, by the power of the Three Pure Ones, may all evil demons and wicked ghosts be revealed! Emergency Wish-Granting Command!"

The Mid-level Illusion-Breaking Talisman exploded, scattering sparks like firelight everywhere. The group of men and women shivered and instantly regained their senses.

"Wh-where am I?"

These young men and women, finding themselves disheveled and naked, were instantly mortified.

Especially since their Yang Fire was inherently weak, they could clearly see the terrifying visage of the Flirty Female Ghost, causing them to scream in terror.

"AAAH!! A ghost!"

The group scrambled towards the main entrance, not even bothering to grab their clothes.

The Flirty Ghost King was furious. She bellowed, "Who in the world are you? How can you so easily break my Illusion Technique? Apart from the Disciples of Mao Mountain and the Elders of Longhu Mountain, no one else should be capable of this!"

The Flirty Ghost King was genuinely astounded. In the thousand years since becoming a ghost, she had encountered countless Ghost-catchers and even clashed with Mao Mountain Disciples. However, she had never met anyone like Chu Hao.

Chu Hao stated with cool arrogance, "Every being, ghost or human, who has learned the true identity of this Taoist Master is already dead. You are not the first, nor will you be the last."

"Ding! The Host has shown off coolly, gaining 300 Pretentiousness Points."

The Flirty Ghost King, Liu Feng, swayed. Her face twisted into a terrifying mask, like that of an ancient demon, as she snarled, "I, Liu Feng, have lived for a thousand years and seen it all! Trying to scare me? Go die!"

Liu Feng lunged. In a single movement, she instantly appeared before Chu Hao.

Instant movement?

Chu Hao was startled. As expected of an AC-level ghost; ordinary Taoist priests or Exorcists would have been long dead by now.

Chu Hao reacted in a flash. As the Flirty Ghost King's claws slashed down, he snapped open the Night Demon Umbrella, blocking the attack.

RIP!

Sparks flew. Her claws were extraordinarily sharp, like razors.

Chu Hao transformed the Night Demon Umbrella into the Night Demon Spear and thrust it forward. But the Flirty Ghost King used her instant movement again, reappearing ten meters away.

Diao Chan coordinated her attack, her Jade Maiden Sword striking out.

However, the Flirty Ghost King merely snorted, her gaze fixed on Chu Hao as her body vanished once more.

Chu Hao cursed under his breath and pulled out the True Word Brush, shouting, "Where do you think you can run?"

"By The Forbidden Gods of the Four Directions, heed my command! Seal the heavens, seal the earth! Emergency Wish-Granting Command!"

He expended a full 1,000 Mana Points to place a restrictive seal around the entire hall, leaving the Flirty Ghost King with no escape.

Indeed, lacking the overwhelming power of the Eight-Headed Ghost Mantis, the Flirty Ghost King couldn't break through the restrictive seal.

Trapped, the Flirty Ghost King glared at Chu Hao and said ominously, "The Taoist True Word Brush."

She spread her sharp claws and, in a few flickers of movement, teleported right in front of Chu Hao.

"'Attack!'" Chu Hao quickly wrote the character. The restrictive seal nearly trapped her, but the Flirty Ghost King moved to avoid it.

Chu Hao cursed again, "Damn it! A step too slow."

Diao Chan had already given chase. As the two female ghosts battled, Diao Chan clearly had the upper hand. However, the Flirty Ghost King's ability to teleport meant Diao Chan couldn't land a decisive blow.

Chu Hao asked, "System, do you have anything that can make me faster than her?"

System: "Recommendation: Host can purchase the 'Go' character from the True Word Brush's Nine Characters. Cost: 6,000 Pretentiousness Points."

Chu Hao's face darkened. "Damn your System!" he swore. "Wasn't the True Word Brush itself cheaper than this when I first bought it?"

System: "Contempt for Host. See for yourself how many Pretentiousness Points the complete True Word Brush costs."

Chu Hao hastily checked the price of the complete True Word Brush and felt a wave of dizziness.

He gasped, his eyes wide. "You can't be serious! It actually costs 200,000 Pretentiousness Points?"

System: "The True Word Brush is a Taoist Treasure, personally crafted by Laozi, the ancestor of Taoism. It is the supreme treasure of Taoism. 200,000 Pretentiousness Points is already a bargain."

So, spending 6,000 Pretentiousness Points to purchase the 'Go' character isn't expensive at all, then?

Fortunately, with his recent level increase, he had enough Pretentiousness Points. He had just over 6,100.

"Purchase."

"Ding! The Host has purchased the Nine Character True Word 'Go'. The ability has been imbued into the True Word Brush. Consumed 6,000 Pretentiousness Points."

"Ding! Host has obtained the Nine Character True Word 'Go', gaining 2,000 Mana Points."