CHAPTER 291: CHAPTER 291 A GROUP OF POOR GHOSTS_1

"Damn it!" Chu Hao couldn’t help but curse. This son of a bitch, how do I get back now?

This wasn’t the human world; this was the Underworld’s Ghost Gate Pass.

Chu Hao, feeling helpless, said, "System, how do I get back?"

The System replied, "Host, now you realize the importance of this System? I’m somewhat reluctant to tell you now."

Chu Hao cursed, "You’re screwing with me! Just tell me how to get back."

The System scoffed, "Tsk! Without this System, you’re nothing but a helpless Liu Adou."

This System, how has it become so human-like all of a sudden? I really miss the old, simple, innocent, and straightforward System.

The System recommended, "Host, purchase the Mortal Underworld Mirror. It requires 10,000 Pretentiousness Points."

Chu Hao cursed, "You’re ripping me off! Where am I supposed to get 10,000 Pretentiousness Points right now?"

The System continued, "Then I recommend that the host purchase Mortal Water. It requires 1,000 Pretentiousness Points."

"Purchase."

"DING! Host has purchased Mortal Water, consuming 1,000 Pretentiousness Points. Remaining Pretentiousness Points: 6,500."

Item: Mortal Water

Rarity: ★

Ability: Drink Mortal Water and, within six hours, recite the incantation to return to the human world.

This stuff has a time limit; it’s only effective within six hours.

Without a second thought, Chu Hao downed the Mortal Water. It tasted almost like mineral water. Just as he was about to recite the incantation to return to the Yang Realm, he suddenly saw several Ghost Shadows appearing in the direction of Ghost Gate Pass.

The Underworld Five Endemic Ghosts, along with two Ghost Officiants.

"Who dares to intrude upon Ghost Gate Pass!" one of the Five Wicked Ghosts yelled.

The Five Wicked Ghosts looked fierce, with sharp teeth and fangs like wild beasts. They were surrounded by swirling Ghost Qi and looked very terrifying.

A system notification popped up: "Underworld Five Endemic Ghosts, top-level Dark Killing Ghosts."

This was a top-level Dark Killing Ghost, probably about as strong as the other Ghost Officiants. Chu Hao looked it over from head to toe.

Chu Hao said with a smile, "Hello, hello! I’m Chu Hao, an Exorcist from the Yang Realm, just here to take a tour of Ghost Gate Pass."

The Five Wicked Ghosts said angrily, "Is Ghost Gate Pass a place where mere mortals like you can come and go as you please?"

Chu Hao immediately disliked the sound of that. But after all, this was their territory, and he did plan to leave anyway. He said, "Don’t be angry! I’m leaving right now."

The Five Wicked Ghosts shouted, "Wait! Don’t leave just yet."

Chu Hao turned around, puzzled. "What else is there?"

The Five Wicked Ghosts sniffed and said, "Kid, you’ve got something on you. Why does it smell so good? Take it out and let me have a look."

This guy must have smelled the lingering scent of the Taisui Meat.

Chu Hao didn’t want to cause trouble. This was the Underworld, after all; if one or two Ghost Kings showed up, he would really have a headache.

Chu Hao said, "There’s nothing on me."

The Five Wicked Ghosts said angrily, "You think you can deceive me, mortal? Since you’ve come, don’t think about leaving. Come with me to Ghost Gate Pass to await your fate. However... I’ll give you a chance. Bring out whatever you have on you, and you can get lost."

These Five Wicked Ghosts are so arrogant! They completely disregard me, a Taoist Master.

Chu Hao said indignantly, "You’re ungrateful! A mere Dark Killing Ghost dares to be so rampant. Do you really think I, a Taoist Master, am afraid of you? I’ll give you one chance: kneel down and beg for mercy, and I might consider sparing you."

The Five Wicked Ghosts and the two Ghost Officiants were stunned.

Actually, anyone who can enter the Underworld in the flesh must have considerable strength. The Five Wicked Ghosts knew of no more than three such people. Initially, seeing that Chu Hao didn’t dare to provoke them and seemed somewhat cowardly, their Ghost Hearts were filled with arrogance. This was the Underworld, after all, where even a Dragon had to coil up.

They had intended to scare him, make him hand over his belongings, and then kick him out. But this young guy wasn’t soft at all—he was completely unyielding!

The Five Wicked Ghosts were a bit embarrassed. They liked to bully others by flaunting their borrowed power. Seeing that they couldn’t intimidate him, they felt they were losing face and said, "How dare you be so presumptuous in the Underworld? Scram now!"

Chu Hao suddenly wouldn’t have it.

What’s the meaning of this? First, you tell me to stay, and then you tell me to scram. Do you think this Taoist Master is Pikachu or something?!

Chu Hao was extremely displeased. Are all the Underworld Ghost Officiants like this? He said, "A lowly Ghost Officiant tells me to scram, and I should just scram? This Taoist Master isn’t going anywhere. What can you do about it?"

The Five Wicked Ghosts’ mouths twitched. I feel like I’ve run into a lunatic. I’m telling you to leave, and you won’t go!

The Five Wicked Ghosts’ tone softened slightly. "The Underworld cannot allow the living to enter. Don’t you know the rules?"

Chu Hao took a step forward. With a wave of his hand, the shiny Night Demon Blade appeared.

At that moment, he radiated a fierce killing intent, completely different from his prior personality. It felt as if he would take on even the Heavenly King himself if he showed up.

"Rules? I, Chu Hao, am the rules!"

"DING! Host is acting tough, earned 500 show-off points."

The Five Wicked Ghosts and the other Ghost Officiants were instantly dumbfounded.

Especially the Night Demon Blade in Chu Hao’s hand; just a glance at it made their Ghost Qi unstable.

This wasn’t a soft persimmon; this was a wolf in sheep’s clothing!

The Ghost Hearts of the Five Wicked Ghosts pounded wildly, filled with an ominous premonition. They quickly said, "Let’s... let’s talk this over! The Underworld has always advocated pacifism. Drawing your blade without a word... you can’t do this!"

So, just a paper tiger after all. I thought you were made of tougher stuff.

Chu Hao said coldly, "Stop talking nonsense. Who wants to go first? Or should all of you come at me together?"

Diao Chan held her phone, looking very professional. The live streaming room was watching, incredibly excited as Chu Hao confronted the Ghost Officiants.

"DING! Host successfully showed off, earned 500 show-off points."

Zhang Qun commented, "Master Chu, that was impressive!"

Yi Qinglian commented, "Are these Ghost Officiants? So scary!"

Wang Meng commented, "This is awesome! Brother Hao, get them!"

The live streaming room was spammed with ’666’. The onlookers were somewhat surprised to see the Ghost Officiants looking like this, thinking the role-play was quite realistic.

At that moment, the number of viewers in the live streaming room had reached 180,000.

The Five Wicked Ghosts were starting to regret their actions. They hesitantly took a step back and said, "Don’t be rash. This is the Underworld."

Chu Hao snorted. "I won’t kill you, but you have to hand over the Merit on you."

The three Ghost Officiants were instantly stunned. This guy is robbing us in reverse!

Merit was incredibly important to Ghosts; it was what they used for cultivation.

Chu Hao released his twin blades. The intimidating Night Demon Twin Blades shone fiercely. He looked down on the three Ghost Officiants with an air of supreme arrogance and said coldly, "Not handing it over, huh? Today, this Taoist Master will make Ghost Officiant lotus seed soup."

The Five Wicked Ghosts were scared out of their wits. They hastily said, "I’ll give it, I’ll give it! Don’t get excited!"

A ball of fluorescent light appeared in the hands of one of the Five Wicked Ghosts. It was undoubtedly Merit.

Chu Hao grabbed it, and a notification came from the System: "Host has gained 10,000 Merit Points."

Just 10,000 Merit Points? Exchanging it only nets 1,000 Pretentiousness Points. That’s not even enough to pick my teeth with!

Chu Hao glanced at the Five Wicked Ghosts with scorn. "Damn! Turns out you’re just a poor Ghost. What were you trying to pull in front of this Taoist Master?"

The Five Wicked Ghosts felt like coughing up blood! Ten thousand Merit Points is already a lot, okay? That’s many years’ salary for a Ghost Officiant, and he calls me a poor Ghost!

Chu Hao demanded, "Is that all you have?"

The Five Wicked Ghosts shook their heads like pellet drums. "That’s... that’s all."

Chu Hao pointed his long blade at their throats and said coldly, "Still trying to bluff me? Believe it or not, I’ll chop you into eight pieces and pickle you in a jar!"