Seeing Diao Chan’s attributes, Chu Hao’s eyes went wide with astonishment. Truly befitting a Ghost General! She completely eclipsed Sadako, Jiayeci, and other Evil Ghosts, wielding two skills right from the start. If her level continued to rise, wouldn’t she be incredibly overpowered?
The appearance of Diao Chan not only stunned Chu Hao but also made everyone else’s jaw drop. In this world, there actually existed such a beauty... a Female Ghost.
"Ding... Host has shown off impressively, gaining 20 Pretentiousness Points."
Chu Hao immediately ordered, "Diao Chan, extinguish that Thousand-year Drought Demon."
"Yes, Master." Diao Chan blinked gently, her large, fox-like eyes sending Chu Hao’s heart and soul into a flutter. He really wanted to subdue her then and there.
Turning around, Diao Chan materialized a sphere of light in her hand—this was her skill, the Yuan Pearl. "Go."
She threw the Yuan Pearl, which struck the Thousand-year Drought Demon. With a sizzle, it surprisingly melted a large hole in its chest.
The Douli Man was frightened witless. "What?!"
Old Yuan, Song Lou, and the others were also stunned speechless.
"Ding... Host has successfully shown off, gaining 7 Pretentiousness Points."
Following that, Diao Chan stuck out her pink tongue and said, "My apologies, I didn’t do it on purpose. Next time, I’ll make sure to aim for your head."
Damn! If that Yuan Pearl hit its head, wouldn’t it be an instant death!
"Retreat, retreat now!" the Douli Man, terrified, yelled at the Drought Fiend.
"Master has ordered me to extinguish you; you cannot leave."
Diao Chan was beautiful and adorable, appearing to be around twenty years old. Her figure was precociously mature, curvy in all the right places, and exuded temptation. In front of her, an ancient zither materialized out of thin air, and she began to play a piece.
"Under the moon, she lingers before the solitary tower, her dancing shadow flits freely among the mighty.
Charming features like flowers are not my desire; who pities the fading fragrance and the falling jade?"
Suddenly, the Thousand-year Drought Demon was struck dumb and did something astonishing. The huge figure squatted on the ground and began sobbing heavily, pounding the earth and overcome with grief, as if mourning a dead lover.
Holy crap! The Douli Man felt like spitting blood. You’re a damn zombie, why the hell are you crying!
Meanwhile, sensing Diao Chan’s terrifying power, he no longer cared for the Drought Fiend or the Nine-infant Ghost. He turned to flee, prioritizing his survival.
Chu Hao commanded, "Diao Chan, don’t let him escape."
With a gentle smile, Diao Chan changed the tune. The music invoked such a profound sense of sorrow that it lured the Douli Man back. He fell to his knees with a thud and burst into heavy sobs.
"Brother, Dad, Mom, I’ve failed you! How I hate... Moxibustion Flame... I must kill you! I must!"
Chu Hao shook his head and remarked, "Sigh... being invincible is such a lonely feeling."
Old Yuan and the others were by now completely dumbfounded.
"Ding... Host has successfully shown off, gaining 7 Pretentiousness Points."
Chu Hao strode over, his Curse Rune Sword in hand, and struck down hard on the Nine-infant Ghost, reducing it to ashes. f r\eew,eb novel.c(o)(m)
"Ding... Killing the Killing Ghost, gained 100,000 Experience Points."
"Ding... The Killing Ghost dropped an item, Killing Ghost Pill, which has been collected in the inventory."
Approaching the Thousand-year Drought Demon, which was still sobbing heavily, Chu Hao too was at a loss for words. How could such a large creature be reduced to tears ? How deep was its sorrow?
He thrust his sword forward. CLANG! Sparks flew as the sword rebounded, failing to penetrate. It’s unnaturally hard, just as expected of a Thousand-year Drought Demon.
Suddenly, another sphere of light crashed in, pulverizing the head of the Thousand-year Drought Demon—it was a strike from Diao Chan.
Chu Hao gave a thumbs up. "Well done. I’ll reward you handsomely when we get home."
Diao Chan looked shy and coy, her delicate demeanor suggesting she was looking forward to her reward at home.
"Ding... Slaying the Thousand-year Drought Demon, you have gained 1,000,000 Experience Points."
"Ding... The Drought Fiend has dropped a Golden Bell Pendant, which has been placed in your inventory."
"Ding... Host level has increased to Level 8."
"Ding... Host level has increased to Level 9."
"Ding... Congratulations Host, for reaching the rank of Apprentice Ghost Hunter, you have received one Silver Treasure Box."
"Ding... Congratulations Host, you have been awarded 200 Pretentiousness Points."
"Ding... System upgrading. It will take one hour to complete."
"Ding... System upgrade in progress. Please wait."
A series of system notifications made Chu Hao extremely excited, especially the Silver Treasure Box and the two hundred Pretentiousness Points.
The ordeal finally ended. Old Yuan and the others collectively sighed in relief, though their hearts still churned like tumultuous waves. Today had truly been a revelation.
The Douli Man finally came to his senses, only to realize he had been tied up tightly and the Drought Fiend had been annihilated. He looked utterly dejected.
Old Yuan, the only person at the scene wearing a Taoist robe, approached. He cupped his fist toward Chu Hao and said, "Thank you, Taoist Master, for the rescue. Otherwise... we would have been doomed this time."
Chu Hao waved his hand. "This Taoist Master was just passing by and lent a hand. Sigh... It’s just that this time, I used one of my Five Thunders Roar Talismans. They’re quite expensive to make."
Old Yuan’s mouth twitched. Don’t you have ten thousand of them? To actually care about just one... Still, he spoke with a grave expression, "Rest assured, Taoist Master. I will report your loss, and Huaxia will compensate you."
"Fatty!! WOO... WOO... Fatty, don’t you die on me!" a member from the Seventh District cried, collapsing in front of Fatty.
The others were also grief-stricken.
Chu Hao walked over and saw Fatty’s severe abdominal wound; a hand had pierced through his body. He was barely hanging on, with only a final gasp of life left.
"I... I... can’t make it. Tell... tell Dad... your son has been... unfilial," Fatty stammered, his vitality slowly fading.
Everyone shed tears, overwhelmed by sorrow. Although it was an honor to be part of the Seventh District, who knew that they constantly risked their lives to defend the nation and protect its people?
Chu Hao couldn’t bear to watch Fatty die. He took out a Soul Stabilizing Pill, something he had obtained from an Evil Ghost. It was capable of anchoring the Three Souls and Seven Spirits, preventing immediate death.
Chu Hao said, "Let him hold this pill in his mouth; it can preserve his soul. Hurry and get him to the hospital."
Everyone was overjoyed. Song Lou asked, "Really? I’ve never heard of such a pill before."
Chu Hao gestured dismissively. "What! Don’t you trust this Taoist Master? Then give it back. Just pretend I never said anything."
The others’ expressions changed. Old Yuan interjected, "Song Lou, what are you saying! We thank you, Taoist Master. We will never forget your great kindness and virtue."
Song Lou, realizing he had misspoken, quickly apologized; otherwise, Fatty would truly die.
"Ding... Host has successfully shown off, gaining 10 Pretentiousness Points."
The Douli Man, whose true appearance was that of a middle-aged man, was taken away. Before being led off, he stared at Chu Hao, his expression fierce. "You won’t get away with this! The Nether Cult will come to save me, and you will face their wrath!"
Chu Hao responded indifferently, "Still talking about the Nether Cult? Your brother here is the Nether Ancestor’s daddy. You’d better not mess with me, or this Taoist Master will go and wipe your entire cult out."
Damn it! The Douli Man couldn’t take it anymore. This guy is showing off again, even claiming to be the Nether Ancestor’s father!
Finally, everything was over.
The unlucky ghost and a Female Ghost knelt before Chu Hao.
"Taoist Master, thank you for saving me and my daughter," the Female Ghost said with gratitude.
"Thank you, kind Taoist priest," the child also chimed in, looking up at Chu Hao with big eyes.
Chu Hao smiled. "Since I’ve helped you this far, I’ll see it through to the end, escorting your spirits to the West. This Taoist Master will now liberate you both, so you may be reborn as good people in your next lives."
"The Three Pure Beings, manifest everywhere, reward Merit, blessing the Human World..."