Heh... What's with that look? Guarding against me like I'm some kind of wolf.
Do you really think I could do anything to your mother? It should be her doing something to me, right?
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Luo Yan smiled too, sat down, and said, "Read mine too."
Chu Hao extended his hand. "Same old rules. Pay up."
Luo Yan gritted her teeth. "You still want money? That day in the suite..."
She immediately covered her mouth, having accidentally spilled the beans.
Chu Hao broke out in a cold sweat. Sis, you're too wild! Did you really have to say that in front of your mother? This is so awkward for me.
It's no big deal for you, but what about Brother Hao's reputation?
Indeed, Fang Linxuan narrowed her eyes, her gaze shifting between the two of them as if trying to uncover some hidden secret.
Luo Yan hurriedly said, "Mom, there's nothing going on between us."
Chu Hao chimed in, "Auntie, there's really nothing between Luo Yan and me. That day in the suite, we... we didn't do anything."
Fang Linxuan was speechless. Isn't that just a blatant admission of guilt?
Luo Yan, who was wearing a skirt, kicked Chu Hao and shot him a glare. He promptly shut up.
Fang Linxuan said earnestly, "Luo Yan, I think Ah-Hao is still very young. You shouldn't be too reckless. Once he's a bit older, Mom won't say anything."
And they say I'm not a plaything? If this isn't being toyed with, what is? What about a man's dignity? If you want to 'play' with me now, Brother Hao... I... absolutely... will... not... resist.
Luo Yan was speechless too.
This mother-daughter duo is truly devious, she thought. Then, she giggled and said, "Mommy's right. Ah-Hao is still too young. What if he gets broken from too much 'playing'?"
Talk is cheap! Bring on a one-on-one! Or even a two-on-one! thought Chu Hao.
Many people noticed the scene, especially the successful individuals and young, promising figures in the business world. Regardless of their age, they couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
Besides, what kind of mother and daughter were these two? They looked more like sisters!
The more they looked, the more jealous they became. Many young masters had pursued Luo Yan, and seeing her so happy now, it would be strange if they were pleased.
Chu Hao checked the time; it was already half-past nine. He said, "It's about time. If something really happens later, come find me."
The two women were startled. They had been joking around, feeling relaxed, and hadn't taken Chu Hao's words from yesterday seriously.
They had assumed he was just spouting nonsense in anger, but it seemed that wasn't the case.
Luo Yan grew anxious. "Is something really going to happen?"
Chu Hao nodded. "You'll know when it happens."
Old Master Luo was about to come out, and it was time for the mother and daughter to head into the villa.
A little brat swaggered over. Who else could it be but Luo Shuai?
Luo Shuai had been watching them for a while. He glared fiercely at Chu Hao and said, "Stay away from my sister!"
Hasn't this kid learned his lesson from yesterday? Chu Hao thought.
Chu Hao flashed a sinister grin, his teeth pearly white, and said menacingly, "Little Wangba, you'd better not mess with me, or I'll deep-fry you in a wok."
Luo Shuai stumbled backward, his legs trembling. "WAH!" he bawled, then turned and fled.
As he ran, he cried out, "Mommy, I'm so scared!"
DING. Host gains 200 Pretentiousness Points for the Scary Show Off.
Chu Hao touched his face. Do I really look that frightening?
Many successful people approached to ask about Chu Hao's relationship with Luo Yan. These individuals hadn't paid him any mind earlier and were now somewhat regretful.
Seeing that Chu Hao was young, they assumed he was just a friend of Luo Yan's and came over to inquire.
"Why should this young master tell you?" Chu Hao glanced at them disdainfully.
They were all stunned by Chu Hao's arrogance. A successful man in his forties smiled and said, "Little brother, could you introduce me to Fang Linxuan? Big brother will give you money, as much as you want."
To these hypocrites, Chu Hao said directly, "Piss off! Don't you ever look in a mirror? A toad lusting after swan meat?"
DING. Host has successfully shown off, gaining 200 Pretentiousness Points.
The group was dumbfounded.
Damn, this kid is incredibly arrogant!
However, without knowing Chu Hao's background, it was best not to act rashly; they might inadvertently offend someone important.
Chu Hao couldn't care less about them. Aren't all these people just trying to get close to Luo Yan and her daughter? And they want to use me as a stepping stone? Who do they think they are?
Qin Feng was different. He knew Chu Hao's background very well—the kid was an orphan, so what kind of backing could he possibly have? Consequently, Qin Feng went around spreading information about Chu Hao's origins.
"Where does that brat get the nerve to be so arrogant? Just wait until the banquet is over; we'll teach him a good lesson," a young man who was pursuing Luo Yan said angrily.
"He's clueless about the ways of the world," a middle-aged man in his forties commented coldly.
Seeing that his attempts to stir up trouble were working, Qin Feng couldn't help but feel a surge of delight.
Chu Hao, just you wait for your doom! he thought.
Finally, Old Master Luo emerged, supported by others. Overnight, the old man's hair had turned completely white, a shocking sight to behold.
"Congratulations to Old Master Luo on his ninetieth birthday! May you live to be a hundred!"
Many people were startled by Old Master Luo's appearance, but numerous guests still stepped forward to offer their congratulations.
Behind Old Master Luo were his sons and descendants. Luo Qingming was among them, his face swollen, bruised, and covered with numerous scratch marks.
Old Master Luo nodded, paying no attention to the crowd, and walked towards the swimming pool.
Master Kong followed him. Besides Master Kong, there were others whom Chu Hao recognized—Long Yuan and Du Yuezhen.
Those two old geezers actually came too? Chu Hao wondered. What are they doing here? Are they here to help Old Master Luo overcome this crisis?
Long Yuan was a regular at Ancient Moon Residence and often ranked magic artifacts.
As for Du Yuezhen, he had once spent one hundred million to buy a coffin from Chu Hao.
Standing in the crowd, Chu Hao couldn't help but sneer. The cultivation of these two is simply incomparable.
Of course, besides Du Yuezhen and Long Yuan, other Taoist priests and monks were present. Old Master Luo evidently had considerable influence, as each of these individuals possessed some skill.
Upon reaching the edge of the pool, Old Master Luo nodded to Master Kong, signaling that he could begin.
He looked at everyone present with a very cold expression, as if a conspiracy was brewing.
Master Kong said something to the others. They then took up positions in different corners, produced talismans, and began to cast spells.
Many people didn't understand what was happening; even the members of the Luo Family looked bewildered.
Chu Hao watched their procedures, equally confused.
Chu Hao thought to himself, "System, what are they doing?"
System: "Recommend Host purchase: Three Hundred Demon Sealing Array."
DING. Host has purchased the Three Hundred Demon-subduing Formation, consuming 3,000 Pretentiousness Points.
Damn, that's expensive? I had accumulated over 7,000 Pretentiousness Points with great difficulty, and now only 4,300 remained.
[Three Hundred Demon Sealing Array]: Records three hundred types of demon-sealing arrays, ghost technique arrays, and evil technique arrays.
As the knowledge of the Three Hundred Demon Sealing Array flooded his mind, Chu Hao realized what a true bargain it was. Those 3,000 Pretentiousness Points were well spent.