F-class thief? Sorry, I can steal anything.

Chapter 208 The Cage of the Winners

As Wang Fugui emerged from the Chamber of Commerce warehouse, he was still in a state of indescribable excitement.

He would touch the warm jade-like amulet on his chest for a while, then grin and let out a simple, honest laugh.

While the SS-grade Dragon Blood Shield is powerful, it is ultimately an external object.

The protection of his ancestors can directly affect him, giving him the potential for a complete transformation.

He knew clearly what was more important than what was less important.

"Fanzi, you're practically my second parents!"

Wang Fugui was so excited that his fat face trembled, and he grabbed Chen Yifan's shoulder.

"From now on, if anyone dares to lay a finger on you, they'll have to ask my body first!"

Chen Yifan pushed him away with a look of disgust.

"Alright, you've sprayed spit all over my face."

"With this energy, you should go back and study how to activate your bloodline power."

Lin Xiaoyu followed behind the two, clutching the book "The Forbidden Fragments of the Druids" tightly in her hand.

Her heart was also in turmoil.

That book was nothing short of a revolutionary transformation for her.

She even had a premonition that this time, her transformation would be more powerful than ever before.

The three returned to their respective rooms.

Before they could even begin to examine their newly acquired treasure, Old K came knocking again.

This time, he brought a sealed black file folder.

"Mr. Chen, this is what the chairman asked me to give you." Old K's posture was even more respectful than before.

"It contains all the known information about this 'game'."

Chen Yifan took the file folder and felt its heavy weight.

"In addition," Old K added, "the private hovercraft bound for headquarters will depart in three days."

"You three are free to move around as you please for the next three days. If you need any resources, you can ask me directly."

After saying this, Old K bowed and withdrew.

Chen Yifan closed the door.

He did not open the file folder immediately.

Instead, he first went to the window and carefully checked the surrounding environment.

Then, his mental energy surged forth like a tide, carefully scanning the entire room to ensure there were no eavesdropping or surveillance devices.

Caution has become his instinct.

After doing all this, he sat down on the sofa and tore open the seal on the file folder.

Wang Fugui and Lin Xiaoyu also came over, their expressions serious.

This is the real issue that concerns their lives and livelihoods.

Inside the file folder were only a few thin sheets of paper made of a special material.

The handwriting on the paper, however, exuded a chilling coldness.

[Game Name: Void Hunter]

[Game Location: Black Gold Guild Headquarters - District Zero - Cage of the Winners]

[Game Time: 72 hours]

[Game Objective: Collect as many 'Void Chips' as possible within the game time. At the end of the game, players are ranked according to their chip count.]

[How to acquire chips:]

[1. There is a chance to obtain this item by hunting 'Void Aberrations' inside the Cage of the Winners.]

2. Find and open the 'Void Chests' hidden throughout the city.

3. Obtain from other participants.

The last two words were bolded and enlarged in blood-red font.

Its meaning is self-evident.

"Damn, isn't this just raising poisonous insects?" Wang Fugui's eyelids twitched wildly.

"Throw a pack of wolves into a cage and let them kill each other; the one that survives will be the wolf king."

Chen Yifan didn't say anything and continued reading.

Below is an introduction to "The Cage of the Winners".

The Cage of the Winners is a lawless place rebuilt by the Black Gold Merchant Guild at great expense on a thoroughly polluted site.

It is not within the territory of the Dragon Kingdom.

There are no laws, no rules, only power and interests there.

The city is home not only to various powerful monsters kept by the merchant guild, but also to a large number of desperados, mercenaries, and assassins attracted by the high bounties...

They are both obstacles in the game and pawns that can be used.

"This place... is too chaotic!" Wang Fugui clicked his tongue.

"It felt like going inside wasn't like playing a video game, but like fighting a world war."

The last part of the file contains a list of the main participants in this game.

There were twelve people in total.

They represent the twelve regional branches of the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce around the world.

Each name is accompanied by detailed information.

Level, class, talents, commonly used skills, personality analysis, past performance...

It's so detailed it's outrageous.

Chen Yifan's gaze slowly swept across the list.

Finally, his gaze settled on three names that were highlighted.

The first one comes from the North American chapter.

Name: Thor

[Rank: Lv.51]

[Class: Thunder Overlord (Hidden Class)]

[Talent: S-Rank - Son of Thor]

[Evaluation: Extremely arrogant, worships absolute power, and habitually uses lightning to blast enemies into charred remains. He is the most popular champion candidate in this game.]

The second one comes from the European chapter.

[Name: Alice the Phantom]

[Rank: Lv.51]

【Occupation: Illusionist】

[Talent: A-Rank - Mirror Flower Water Moon]

[Evaluation: Deeply cunning and manipulative, she can create illusions so realistic they are indistinguishable from reality. Rumor has it that she once used illusion magic to make an S-rank powerhouse kill each other. Extremely dangerous.]

The third one comes from the Japan branch.

Name: Onizuka Ryuichi

[Rank: Lv.50]

[Class: Sword Saint]

[Talent: A-level - Selflessness]

[Evaluation: A pure swordsmanship fanatic, taciturn, whose every move is a killing blow. He once single-handedly killed an SS-rank alien beast.]

"What...what kind of monsters are these?" Wang Fugui looked at the glittering resumes and felt like his tongue was about to tie itself in knots.

He couldn't help but mutter to himself:

"Damn, isn't the Black Gold Merchant Guild from our Dragon Country? How come all sorts of monsters and freaks from all over the world are here? That Thor guy, does he really think he's the God of Thunder?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yifan's lips curled into a cold smile.

"Who told you it's from 'our Dragon Kingdom'?"

He pointed to the emblem of the Black Gold Merchant Guild on the file with his finger; it was a black scale entangled in thorns.

"The Black Gold Chamber of Commerce is a true multinational underground giant with roots all over the world. It just so happens that it has set up its headquarters in China, the country with the most stable order."

"Each of its 108 major districts is incredibly wealthy and wields influence comparable to that of some small national governments."

"Therefore, this so-called 'game' is not an internal selection at all."

Chen Yifan's eyes became deep.

"This is a bloody feast that brings together the world's top new generation of elites; it's a pack of wolves fighting for food."

"Fanzi, can we... do this?" Wang Fugui's confidence wavered; this was the first time he had felt so uneasy.

This is neither the college entrance examination nor a dungeon challenge.

This is a real, hard-fought battle against some of the world's top geniuses.

Chen Yifan did not answer.

His fingers tapped lightly on the three names.

After a long while, he suddenly raised his head.

Instead of showing any fear, a smile of interest appeared on his face.

"Fatty, don't you think this list is too 'clean'?"

"Clean?" Wang Fugui was taken aback. "This is clean? Aren't all those people ruthless killers?"

"What I mean is," Chen Yifan's eyes gleamed with an all-knowing light, "the information on everyone on this list is too 'official'."

"Level, class, talent... these are all things that can be found out from the public."

"But can a person's true cards be revealed so easily?"

Lin Xiaoyu nodded thoughtfully: "You mean... this intelligence is incomplete, or even... fake?"

"No, the intelligence is true," Chen Yifan shook his head, "but it only presents the side that these people want us to see."

"Just like us," he said, pointing to himself.

"If anyone investigates me, they'll only find out I'm a lucky F-class thief."

Wang Fugui and Lin Xiaoyu understood instantly.

Information gap!

This is the most deadly weapon in this game!

"So," Chen Yifan casually tossed the file onto the table, leaned back in the sofa, and relaxed.

"Our biggest advantage right now is not these few new pieces of equipment we have."

"But..."

He looked at the two of them and spoke, word by word.

"...They know nothing about us."

"And I happen to be the best at using this."

Looking at the confident, almost arrogant smile on Chen Yifan's face, Wang Fugui's heart, which had been hanging in suspense due to fear, unconsciously relaxed.

Yes.

How could he forget?

This guy in front of me is an "old silver coin" who can even manipulate S-class powerhouses!

"So what are we going to do for the next three days?" Wang Fugui asked, rubbing his hands together eagerly. "How about we practice our skills and get familiar with the new equipment?"

"No."

Chen Yifan shook his head, giving an answer that surprised both of them.

"We will do nothing for the next three days."

He yawned, looking lazy and ready to go back to sleep.

"Eat, sleep, watch TV."

"Conserve your energy and build up your strength."

"Then, wait and see what happens."