This old scoundrel was too sinister, actually killing his own son. This was the life of the wealthy; living in such a place chilled one to the bone.
Luo Yan's eyes were red and swollen. She wept uncontrollably, her light makeup streaked by tears. No matter how strong she was, she couldn't bear this outcome.
The wealthy... She had always lived in this filthy place, where even one's own relatives would be sacrificed, just for the family's survival.
Is this a home? It's simply Hell.
Luo Yan gripped Chu Hao's hand tightly, her head bowed as tears streamed down her face.
Her body trembling, Luo Yan pleaded, "Chu Hao, help me."
Chu Hao's heart ached, sensing Luo Yan's utter helplessness.
He patted Luo Yan's shoulder and said, "I'll take you away."
At that moment, taking Luo Yan away from the Luo family was the greatest help he could offer.
Old Master Luo panicked. If Chu Hao left, everyone in the Luo family would undoubtedly die. He could see that most of the vengeful souls in the sky were victims of the Luo family from generations past.
Old Master Luo pleaded in terror, "Master Chu, I beg you to help the Luo family! Whatever you ask, I, this old man, will agree!"
Luo Yun was also stunned and pleaded desperately, "Luo Yan, please take me with you!"
The entire Luo family was in a panic.
The outsiders shivered with fear, desperate to flee. Staying at the Luo family estate meant certain death at the hands of a horde of vengeful ghosts.
The Luo family had committed too many sins.
Chu Hao looked up at the ghosts in the sky and said indifferently, "Every debt has its debtor. This Taoist Master will not meddle in your affairs. I'll give you three days. Come find me after three days, or else! No matter where you are in the world, I will ensure you are reduced to ashes."
"DING! Host intimidates with pretentiousness, earning 300 Pretentiousness Points."
The vengeful souls in the sky were ecstatic, their wails and howls chilling to the bone.
Chu Hao left, followed by a large group of outsiders, none of whom wanted to stay at the Luo family's estate for another minute.
Old Master Luo was completely panicked. Looking towards Long Yuan and Du Yuezhen, he knelt on the ground and said, "Two masters, please help the Luo family."
The two old men rolled their eyes. Help you? Wasn't that seeking death?
The ghosts above were terrifying. Though they possessed some skill, they dared not act rashly.
Besides, if their ancestors hadn't received a great favor from the Luo family's ancestors, they wouldn't have bothered to help. They had nearly died this time because of it.
Long Yuan's face was grim. "This is your Luo family's karma. No one else is to blame."
Du Yuezhen shook his head. "Over a hundred lives... When your Luo family was killing them, why didn't you spare a thought for these people? No one can help you, and no one dares to."
Everyone left, leaving the Luo family in complete despair.
Leaving the Luo family estate, Luo Yan was distraught. Chu Hao sighed.
In his heart, Chu Hao asked, "System, is there a way for ghosts to reunite with the living?"
System: "It is recommended that the Host purchase a Ghost Rice Ball."
"DING! Host purchases a Ghost Rice Ball, expending 200 Pretentiousness Points."
Ghost Body Ball: After a ghost eats it, it manifests into a physical entity for two hours. After two hours, it must be reincarnated, or it will be reduced to ashes and disappear.
Chu Hao took out the Ghost Rice Ball, handed it to Luo Qingping, and said, "Eat this. You will have two hours to reunite with your family. After that, you must reincarnate."
Luo Qingping was overwhelmed with emotion and said, "Thank you, Taoist Master."
Luo Qingping opened his mouth, bit down, and swallowed. He felt his body become heavier, and when his feet gently touched the ground, he actually had a solid form.
His voice trembling, Luo Qingping called out, "My child! Linxuan!"
Luo Yan looked towards Chu Hao, somewhat unsure.
Chu Hao smiled and said, "Sister Luo Yan, you have two hours." Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs novèlfire.net
"Thank you, thank you."
The family was reunited. All three wept uncontrollably, knowing that in two hours, they would be separated by life and death once more.
Chu Hao glanced towards the Luo family villa. Dark energy surged skyward from it. He estimated it wouldn't be long before the Luo family was doomed beyond salvation.
As for sympathizing with them, Chu Hao didn't feel it in the slightest.
Luo Qingping's family talked for a long time. Chu Hao waited to the side, pondering. If things hadn't taken a fortunate turn tonight, I would have been toyed with and killed by the Ghost Officiant and the Eight-Headed Ghost Mantis.
The strength of A-grade or higher ghosts is terrifying. If I were powerful enough, would I still need to resort to tricks? he thought.
It seems I need to create a Ghost Servant army to protect myself, Chu Hao mused.
At that moment, Luo Qingping approached, saying respectfully, "Heavenly Master."
Chu Hao chuckled. "I'm Sister Luo Yan's friend. There's no need for such formalities."
Luo Qingping was moved, but knowing he didn't have much time, he got to the point and said, "Heavenly Master, you really look too similar to that person."
Chu Hao was startled. The Eight-Headed Ghost Mantis said the same thing. It was terrified back then; it must have mistaken me for someone else.
Chu Hao, with a puzzled face, asked, "Who are you talking about?"
Luo Qingping exclaimed, "In the notes of a Luo family ancestor, I saw an old photograph! There was a young Taoist priest in it who looked so much like you. Thinking back, it's as if you're the very same person!"
Chu Hao was somewhat baffled. His name was Chu Hao, and that person was also named Chu Hao; the spoken name was the same, only one of the written characters in their names differed.
Luo Yan couldn't help saying, "Ah-Hao, you haven't lived for a hundred years, have you?"
Chu Hao rolled his eyes. "A hundred years? Have you been reading too many novels? I'm a perfectly ordinary modern guy, okay?"
Fang Linxuan said, "Could it be a relative of yours, Chu Hao?"
Chu Hao was taken aback, his heart suddenly racing. Could it really be a relative? Over a hundred years... If that person was related to me, he would definitely be an ancestor.
Luo Qingping said, "The Luo family ancestor's notes mentioned that this person's last known whereabouts were the Sahara Desert."
The Sahara Desert—the largest desert in the world. Chu Hao felt conflicted. Could it really be my ancestor? I'm still quite curious about who my family was and why they abandoned me. However, that person has been missing for over a hundred years. Go to the Sahara Desert to look for someone? Am I crazy? I don't care who he is, ancestor or not. After all, I've managed on my own all these years.
Two hours passed. Luo Yan and her mother had cried their hearts out. Chu Hao sighed and said, "It's time to reincarnate."
At this moment, all resentment had left Luo Qingping's heart. He said gently, "Linxuan, my daughter, I am leaving. We'll meet again in the next life."
Both women wept uncontrollably. Chu Hao formed a hand seal, and the Netherworld Merit Gate appeared. Luo Qingping looked back repeatedly with each step, but finally steeled himself and went to reincarnate.
"DING! By influencing a resentful ghost to reincarnate, you have gained 20,000 Experience Points."
Chu Hao looked at Luo Yan and her mother. "I'll be in Longxi City for three days. Those vengeful spirits will come for me then. What about you two?"
Luo Yan wiped her tears. "I'll accompany you. Then we can return to Anli City together. Mother, please come with us."
Fang Linxuan had regained much of her composure. She wiped her tears and forced a smile. "There's nothing left here worth remembering. Luo Yan, you'll have to take care of your mother now."
Fang Linxuan had decided she didn't want any part of the Luo family's property and intended to sever all ties with them.