Ghost Devouring Technique: One of the ancient evil techniques, it allows the user to devour ghosts to refine and obtain Mana Points. The more ghosts devoured, the more Mana Points gained.

Chu Hao was excited. It was truly worthy of the 5,000 Pretentiousness Points needed to purchase it—he had actually obtained something that could enhance Mana Points.

The Ghost Night Umbrella in Chu Hao's hand flung countless Evil Ghosts away, preventing any ghost from getting close to him.

Ouyang Zhen saw that Chu Hao was still alive and was immediately furious and, at the same time, deeply shocked.

Chu Hao laughed heartily. "Old man, watch as this King of Show-offs exterminates your ten thousand Ghost Techniques."

Ouyang Zhen roared angrily, "Brat, don't be so arrogant!"

Chu Hao drew a Talisman in his palm and slapped it onto his forehead, chanting, "Heavenly spirits, earthly spirits, Most Exalted Ghost Immortal, all laws converge, Ghost Devouring Curse, I am the Holy Taoist!"

In an instant, his entire body flashed with golden Talisman marks, dazzling and radiant, truly resembling a ghost immortal.

From Chu Hao's brow, a powerful aura spread, quickly enveloping his whole body. Witnessing Chu Hao in this state, Ouyang Zhen had an ominous feeling in his heart.

Right after that, Chu Hao opened his mouth and inhaled. A powerful suction swept through the air above, causing the myriad Evil Ghosts to scream in terror.

The myriad Evil Ghosts, terrified beyond measure, turned into streams of Ghost Qi and were devoured into his belly.

"DING... Refining ten Evil Ghosts, obtained 1 Mana Point."

"DING... Refining ten Evil Ghosts, obtained 1 Mana Point."

"DING... Refining ten Evil Ghosts, obtained 1 Mana Point."

"DING... Killing a Xiao Gui, obtained five hundred Experience Points."

"DING... Killing an Evil Ghost, obtained five thousand Experience Points."

Ouyang Zhen's jaw dropped, and his eyeballs almost popped out. What had he just seen?

This guy swallowed the ghosts whole!

Ouyang Zhen was close to madness. These ghosts had been collected on his journeys across the land, a task that had taken him forty years. In an instant, half were sucked away.

Ouyang Zhen felt heart-wrenching pain and quickly lifted his scepter, shouting, "Return!" The ghosts, also scared to death, flew towards the scepter, turning into streams of black Qi and returning to their original place. Despite this, more than half of them were still absorbed.

Exasperated and furious, Ouyang Zhen blurted out, "You... you demon!!"

'Demon!' Chu Hao scoffed internally. 'He's the one who's more like a demon here.'

"DING... Host successful in showing off, obtained 100 Show-off Points."

"DING... Host made a spectacular show-off, obtained 200 Show-off Points."

Yet, Chu Hao was overjoyed. The ghosts he had absorbed were all refined by the Ghost Devouring Technique. His Mana Points soared by 300, and he also gained six hundred thousand Experience Points.

Chu Hao licked his lips, saying discontentedly, "You're too stingy. Hurry up and release some more, let me absorb a little longer."

Seeing Chu Hao's unsatisfied expression, Ouyang Zhen nearly vomited blood and felt his scalp tingle. From his initial disdain, to shock, and then to fear, in all his years of roaming the lands, he had never seen such a terrifying young man.

"Evil demon, just you wait." Ouyang Zhen turned to leave.

Chu Hao said angrily, "Who are you calling an evil demon? Stop right there! I promise not to beat you to death."

Chu Hao drew out the Yin Yang Sword and, with a sweep, unleashed a Sword Qi Slash. His increased Mana Points made the Sword Qi Slash much purer.

A sword mark appeared on the stone wall beside Ouyang Zhen. Chu Hao taunted, "Thinking of leaving now? This Young Master hasn't had enough fun yet."

Ouyang Zhen pointed at Chu Hao. "Don't push it too far."

Chu Hao sneered. "Going too far? You're no good person yourself. You must have killed quite a few people, right? This Young Master is going to arrest you and send you to jail."

"You dare!" Ouyang Zhen raised his scepter, his eyes glaring wide.

Chu Hao sneered and charged forward, sword in hand.

Ouyang Zhen was truly afraid of Chu Hao; this kid was too strange. He slammed his scepter on the ground, and a black mist enveloped him, transforming into a stream of black air as he was about to vanish.

"Sword Qi Slash!" Chu Hao yelled.

He executed the Sword Qi Slash with all his strength, instantly draining 700 Mana Points. The old man let out a scream as he fell from the sky, his backside split in two upon impact.

Chu Hao laughed and said, "I can let you go, but release the rest of your ghosts."

Ouyang Zhen, filled with despair, snapped back, "You're dreaming!"

Chu Hao said coldly, "Don't be a fool by refusing the chance I'm giving you. Let me tell you the truth: I'm an instructor from the Seventh District. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in court."

He recited Fang Jingxue's words smoothly and confidently.

Ouyang Zhen paled. He had indeed caused a lot of harm over the years. Being caught and taken to the Seventh District in Huaxia Country would mean more than just jail time; it would also involve punishment.

Ouyang Zhen hesitated, asking, "Will you really let me go?"

Chu Hao snorted coldly. "Do you have a choice?"

"Fine, I'll give them to you."

Ouyang Zhen was scared. As an Elder of the Ghost Dao Sect, being cornered like this made him feel like bashing his head against a wall and ending it all.

Ouyang Zhen summoned his ghosts again, and Chu Hao devoured them all in one breath, boosting his Mana Points by another 300.

"DING... Host has refined ghosts, gained five hundred thousand Experience Points."

"DING... Congratulations to the host for leveling up to Level 9, job change successful."

"DING... Congratulations to the host for graduating from Apprentice Ghost Hunter, receiving a System reward of one Golden Treasure Chest."

Chu Hao let out a triumphant howl. This is exhilarating, isn't it?

Ouyang Zhen gritted his teeth in anger. These ghosts were the fruit of his many years of painstaking effort, and Chu Hao had swallowed them all. The loss pained him to the core.

Just as Chu Hao was about to speak, several cars appeared in the alley. People from the Seventh District had arrived.

"Master Chu!" Old Yuan and the others were beside themselves with excitement.

Especially upon seeing the injured Ouyang Zhen, they were utterly astonished.

Not just them, Feng Ju had also come, his expression one of extreme excitement. Ouyang Zhen was a big fish; the Seventh District had been pursuing him for many years, and now Chu Hao had subdued him.

A young man stepped out of a car. His features were sharp, and he emanated an air of severity. He too was overjoyed to see Ouyang Zhen and ordered, "Arrest him."

Ouyang Zhen, furious, looked at Chu Hao. "You don't keep your word!"

Chu Hao cleared his throat and, looking at the people from the Seventh District, said, "Your timing isn't great. I promised to let him go."

Everyone was stunned.

Before Feng Ju could speak, the young man stepped forward, chiding, "What nonsense are you talking about? Releasing a person like that—can you bear the responsibility?"

Chu Hao was startled. Who is this guy? He's so arrogant, showing no respect to me, the Taoist Master, at all.

The young man said, "What are you all standing around for? Hurry up and arrest him! Don't let him escape!"

Chu Hao squinted. "This Taoist Master means what he says. If I say I'll let him go, I will let him go."

The young man gestured dismissively, clearly not wanting to hear any excuses. "You're Chu Hao, right? You've performed a great service, and the Seventh District headquarters will certainly reward you. But as for this matter, there is no room for negotiation."

Chu Hao started to feel irritated. "And who are you, to be so arrogant?"

The young man straightened his clothes and announced loudly, "I am Zhang Zheming, the Executor from the Seventh District headquarters, in charge of Anli City. You are to address me as your superior officer."

Chu Hao looked at Zhang Zheming as if he were an idiot, then turned to Old Yuan beside him. "Where did this clown come from? He wants me to call him superior officer?"

Old Yuan was embarrassed and didn't know what to say.

Zhang Zheming didn't spare Chu Hao another glance, his eyes fixed on Ouyang Zhen. This is a big fish. Capturing him will surely earn me generous rewards from the higher-ups; I might even get promoted. He then said, "We'll discuss your merits later. Arrest him first!"