Everyone surrounding Chu Hao gasped.

The manager was also shaken. The thought of Chu Hao killing Long Shao and seizing his goods made him tremble.

Chu Hao's gaze was calm. He said, "I've heard the Long Chen Financial Group is slandering me for 'killing and seizing goods.' I have a problem with that characterization. How can you call it 'killing and seizing goods'? I clearly took it openly and honestly."

Ding! The Host has successfully acted pretentiously, obtaining 5,000 Pretentiousness Points.

Damn it, he's actually saying he *took* it?

Chu Hao looked at the blond strongman. "Thanks for showing me the way, bro. Since you're such a good person, do you know if there are any other Long Chen Financial Group auction houses in Holy City? I'm very interested."

The hair on the blond strongman's back stood on end as he saw his uncle staring at him in horror.

Damn it! Big brother, don't slander me! I'm finished! My life is ruined!

Chu Hao's Fiery Eyes and Golden Pupils spotted a bag on the manager, and he reached for it.

The manager quickly backed away, preparing to retaliate.

Suddenly, Chu Hao lunged forward. Moving with extreme speed, he grabbed the manager by the neck and lifted him into the air. The manager was a large man, weighing at least 160 or 170 pounds, yet Chu Hao lifted him with one hand. It was a shocking sight.

The manager was quickly suffocating, his struggles useless. Chu Hao didn't even glance at him as he took the bag. Inside, several Female Ghosts were indeed huddled pitifully in a corner.

Chu Hao's expression turned to anger. "Tell everyone in the Long Chen Financial Group: surrender, and you will be spared. Resist, and you die!"

Chu Hao threw a punch. The manager's sternum shattered, and he flew out like a sack, slamming hard onto the auction platform, dead on impact. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

The manager's instant death terrified everyone. People started backing away, and some turned to run.

Chu Hao said coldly, "If one of you runs, I'll kill ten."

Those who had considered running froze in their tracks. They dropped to their knees, begging pitifully.

The wealthy crowd was dumbstruck, their faces etched with disbelief. This is Chu Hao? He's too brutal! He killed a living person without a second thought!

"Anyone with a Ghost Soul Bag, bring it out now! Whoever dares to hide one will be killed without mercy!" Chu Hao demanded.

Some immediately produced their bags and handed them to Chu Hao, desperate to survive. Others tried to flee, but Chu Hao had Sadako deal with them, twisting their necks and killing them.

Countless people were terrified, clutching their heads as they knelt on the ground. The entire place was in shock.

Angela's eyes shone like black jewels. Her golden hair cascaded to her chest, and her figure undulated with graceful, alluring curves.

Angela walked over. The foreigners beside her hurriedly warned, "Miss, don't go."

Angela waved her hand. Her pale thighs were accentuated as she stepped forward. "Master Chu, hello."

Chu Hao glanced at the foreign woman. "What is it?"

Angela smiled. "I've long heard of your deeds. I don't believe you're that kind of person, so I'm curious why you're targeting the Long Chen Financial Group this time."

Chu Hao stroked his chin. "Do you know me well?"

Angela shook her head. "It's just hearsay. But I do feel you're targeting the Long Chen Financial Group."

Chu Hao wagged his finger. "Not targeting. I'm going to destroy them. What's your relationship with the Long Chen Financial Group?"

Angela was startled. He's going to destroy the Long Chen Financial Group?

Angela shook her head. "No relationship."

Chu Hao was suspicious. "Really? You don't have any cooperative relationship?"

"We do, but we're not close."

"Oh? This Taoist Master was thinking of hiring a foreign girl as a maidservant."

Angela was speechless. This man is truly dangerous, utterly mad! She couldn't help but step back.

Seeing her reaction, Chu Hao said, "Don't be afraid, I won't cause you any trouble. Beautiful, are you free for a drink tonight?"

Angela was even more convinced this man was bad news. She quickly shook her head. "I still have things to do. You're busy."

Chu Hao called out, "Don't go! Robbing an auction house alone is boring. Let's chat and make the time more interesting."

When Angela heard this, she nearly tripped. This guy wants to drag me into his mess? No way!

Angela walked away.

Hearing that Chu Hao wouldn't harm them, the wealthy people breathed a collective sigh of relief. Not daring to stay any longer, they fled the auction house.

News of the Long Chen Auction House being robbed spread quickly, shocking countless people. Chu Hao was too ruthless, daring to rob them in broad daylight!

"It seems Chu Hao is targeting the Long Chen Financial Group. Did they do something to anger him?"

"That's my guess. Otherwise, why didn't he touch those wealthy people? It doesn't make sense."

"I think the news reports are fishy too. With all its money, the Long Chen Financial Group could easily hire an internet army to slander Chu Hao."

"None of that matters. The Long Chen Financial Group is in big trouble now. They publicly accused Chu Hao of murder and all sorts of heinous crimes. Now he's directly targeted them and robbed one of their auction houses. Goodness!"

Although the incident itself was brief, news of it spread rapidly, and Chu Hao's actions once again shocked the public.

Inside the Long Chen Financial Group, the news quickly reached the higher-ups, infuriating them.

Especially Long Jiangzheng. After his son was killed, he was utterly enraged and wanted to destroy Chu Hao at all costs. If the board members hadn't restrained him, he would have personally hired assassins to kill Chu Hao. Now, hearing that Chu Hao had robbed the auction house, his fury intensified beyond simple anger.

"Could it be that Chu Hao knows what we're doing?" several key figures speculated at a Long Chen Financial Group board meeting.

Long Jiangzheng roared, "What's there to discuss? That brat is clearly determined to give the Long Chen Financial Group no peace! Do you all intend to just turn a blind eye?"

"Director Long is right. Chu Hao has indeed gone too far. Consider the Curse Marks he stole—do you realize their value? Even though they were less important ones, their loss still weakened us. I propose we send someone to eliminate this threat."

Someone asked, "Who would you send? He's a Fourteen Star Yin Yang Master."

Long Jiangzheng said, "Then let the Ghost Baby Legion kill him."

One of the key figures immediately objected, "No! The Ghost Baby Legion isn't mature enough yet. We've poured enormous resources into it. If they fail, how would we recoup our losses?"

Long Jiangzheng said angrily, "Then what do you suggest we do? He killed my son!"

Someone else remarked, "A while ago, Shangu Imperial City was targeting Chu Hao. What happened to that? Why is there no news?"

"Their representative was captured by Chu Hao. His luck was terrible."

The room fell silent. If even Shangu Imperial City's efforts failed and their agent was captured, who else could possibly contend with Chu Hao?

"What about Longhu Mountain?"

"In the current situation, it's not wise to involve Longhu Mountain. Any intelligent person would see we're trying to use them to do our dirty work."

Long Jiangzheng was exasperated by the meeting. The powerful figures in the Long Chen Financial Group seemed afraid to do anything.

Long Jiangzheng resolved to take matters into his own hands. Chu Hao had killed his son, and he was determined that Chu Hao must die.

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