Chu Hao swept through, taking all the treasures from the Long Chen Financial Group's forces in the Holy City. As for those who resisted, he showed no mercy and directly killed them.

Chu Hao's sinister reputation grew ever more notorious; no one could stop him.

In the eyes of outsiders, Chu Hao had reached the pinnacle of brutality as he aimed to wipe out the entirety of the Long Chen Financial Group's influence in the Holy City.

Any forces related to the Long Chen Financial Group were purged entirely, resulting in enormous losses. The Long Chen Financial Group could hardly maintain its presence in the Holy City. The big shots of the Long Chen Financial Group had no choice but to order a retreat.

Chu Hao said, "They can really endure, huh."

His plan was simple: cleanse the Long Chen Financial Group's influence in the Holy City and force the big shots behind the scenes to come forward. However, after almost completing the purge, the opposition still endured.

Nevertheless, Chu Hao's journey of cleansing had yielded great harvests – thirty-seven First-Stage Curse Marks and eight Second-Stage Curse Marks, causing massive losses to the Long Chen Financial Group.

The leaders of the Long Chen Financial Group declared Chu Hao a violent criminal deserving of punishment, questioning whether the Seventh District would intervene. Of course, they didn't know Chu Hao's relationship with the Seventh District and, therefore, could only turn a blind eye.

The people of the Long Chen Financial Group went into hiding, not daring to show their faces.

Chu Hao, now with free time, took out the Fourth-stage Bronze Ding Curse Artifact and studied the Curse Marks on it, discovering that its ability to refine Ghosts and Demons was quite good.

System Prompt: "The Cursed Instrument obtained by the Host can be reforged using the System. It requires some corresponding conditions and Pretentiousness Points."

Chu Hao said exasperatedly, "Damn it! Why didn't you mention this earlier?"

System: "This System noticed the Host was reluctant to exchange for higher-order Curse Marks and did not expect the Host to be so stingy. Therefore, this System temporarily altered its functionality."

This System is becoming more human-like by the day.

Chu Hao asked, "What conditions are needed to upgrade this item to the Fifth Level?"

"Ten thousand First-Stage Curse Marks, one thousand Second-Stage Curse Marks, one hundred Third-order Seals, and ten Fourth Stage Curse Marks are needed. Additionally, a certain amount of Pretentiousness Points is required for the reforging process."

Chu Hao was speechless and said, "I'd rather just exchange it for a draw."

System said, "Thirty-seven First-Stage Curse Marks, eight Second-Stage Curse Marks, and one Fourth Stage Curse Mark can be exchanged for a draw between Third-order Seals and Fourth Stage Curse Marks. Would you like to exchange for a draw?"

Chu Hao replied, "No, hold on to them for now."

Chu Hao planned to gather more Curse Marks before attempting the draw.

At that time, Chu Xionghuan called him. They had also been in the Holy City, only they were treasure hunting separately. He said, "Are you cleansing the Long Chen Financial Group? I have some information that could help you."

Chu Hao asked, "Thanks then, Second Uncle. Is that guy from Shangu Imperial City still behaving himself?"

Chu Xionghuan laughed over the phone, "Very well-behaved; he wants to live."

Then, Chu Xionghuan said, "Oh, by the way! That gemstone Toad Spirit that was following you seems to be looking for you; it appears to be urgent."

Chu Hao was taken aback, "Where is he?"

Chu Xionghuan replied, "Right next to me. Do you want him to take the phone?" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Chu Hao hastily asked, "Where are you now?"

"Northwest."

Chu Hao immediately hung up the phone and headed in the opposite direction, southeast.

Are you kidding me? He didn't want to encounter Netherworld People again. Moreover, by avoiding them for three days, the mission reward would be his; there was just one day left.

Chu Hao was in high spirits as he walked in the opposite direction of northwest.

The Holy City was far too vast. Experts estimated that it could accommodate a population of ten million. Although many people came to the Holy City, there were still places no one dared to enter. For example, some mountain gullies and fissures; those who entered them never came out again. Some rivers, where people had planned to salvage treasures from underwater, never resurfaced, their bodies vanished without a trace. Furthermore, there were some ancient residences rumored to emit ghostly wails and wolf howls so terrifying that even Ghosts didn't dare approach.

Chu Hao strode along, distancing himself from the Toad Spirit.

Suddenly, someone blocked the way ahead: a middle-aged man in a trench coat, surrounded by quite a few people.

This man was none other than Long Jiangzheng. Upon seeing Chu Hao, he was extremely furious, saying, "You killed my child! You must pay with your life!"

A group of people drew handguns, rifles, all manner of firearms pointing at Chu Hao, creating quite a spectacular scene.

The corner of Chu Hao's mouth tilted upwards as he said indifferently, "Finally, you've come. I've been waiting for you for a long time."

Blinded by hatred, and since the authorities of the Long Chen Financial Group did not come, Long Jiangzheng took it upon himself to bring people to kill Chu Hao, no matter what.

Long Jiangzheng bellowed, "Kill him!"

Chu Hao was fearless and charged forward.

"BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!!"

Bullets swept towards him, but Chu Hao blocked them with his arms; all the bullets bounced off on impact, such was the power of his Iron Bone Curse Seal.

The shooters, observing Chu Hao impervious to bullets, were all dumbstruck and wide-eyed. By the time they reacted, Chu Hao had already charged into the midst of the crowd, wielding a long knife, ready to wreak havoc.

Suddenly!

A huge fireball plummeted from the sky.

Chu Hao reacted quickly. Feeling the searing heat, he looked up in shock. Long Jiangzheng was also horrified and released his own Curse Mark to defend against the fireball.

"BOOM!"

An earth-shattering explosion ensued as the fireball burst, with countless people screaming, perishing within the flames.

Those who were not burned to death were seriously injured, one after another falling to the ground, gasping for air.

Following that, a massive Toad Spirit descended from the sky, landing on the ground and kicking up a sandstorm.

The arrival was none other than the Top Notch Toad.

Chu Hao was flabbergasted and asked, "How did you find me?"

The Toad Spirit, completely livid, shouted, "AAAAHH!! Damn it all! This Emperor had a hell of a time finding you! You tricked this Emperor! If I weren't so clever, I'd be dead by now!"

Chu Hao was still confused and asked in surprise, "How exactly did you find me?"

The angry Toad Spirit, its body a massive five to six meters in size, hopped about and said furiously, "Nonsense! The moment you heard this Emperor was in the northwest, you hung up immediately. You definitely ran in the opposite direction!"

Oh my God. When did this Toad Spirit become so clever?

Long Jiangzheng was outraged. Where did this Toad Spirit come from that wiped out all his men? He pulled out a clay jar, tore off the Talisman on it, and began chanting spells.

Suddenly, a horde of Ghost Babies was released, their numbers growing more and more.

One hundred, five hundred, one thousand, three thousand!!

These Ghost Babies, merely a foot in size, harbored a deep grudge. They darkened the sky to a gloomy gray, and the coldness they emitted was bone-chilling.

Chu Hao glanced at them and saw that these Ghost Babies were all Low-Level Quasi Ghost Kings in strength.

Chu Hao was secretly alarmed. Three thousand Low-Level Quasi Ghost Kings, how did the Long Chen Financial Group manage this?

Long Jiangzheng, full of murderous intent, said, "For the vengeance of my child's death, I will hack you to pieces."

Chu Hao sneered, preparing to annihilate the group of Ghost Babies.

However, the Toad Spirit said, "To hell with that! This Emperor will deal with this brat first. You scram!"

All of a sudden, the Toad Spirit took a deep breath, opened its mouth wide, and all the Ghost Babies moved towards its mouth.

Three thousand Ghost Babies, were they actually all sucked into the Toad Spirit's belly in one breath?