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

Chapter 217 The Show Begins

Three beams of white light, like three shooting stars streaking backward, lit up in different corners of the city before quickly fading away.

This sudden turn of events instantly attracted everyone's attention.

"Looks like someone else has entered the game."

A burly man wielding two axes beside Thor licked his lips, his eyes filled with bloodthirsty excitement.

"Boss, should we go clean it up now?"

Thor did not answer immediately.

His gaze slowly shifted from the distant white light back to Chen Yifan and Zhao Hu.

This perfectly timed "accident" interrupted his interrogation and temporarily suppressed his doubts.

After all, compared to the two seemingly dim-witted "monkeys," the three "rabbits" who had just entered the fray and were still at a loss were clearly the higher priority prey.

Chen Yifan thought to himself, "That was close."

He knew that if he had been questioned a few more times, his flawed "twin" script might have been exposed.

Now, the opportunity has arrived.

"Big brother!"

Chen Yifan's face immediately lit up with an excited expression of eagerness to perform. He pointed in the direction of the beams of white light and said, spittle flying everywhere:

"This is practically free credit! Let's storm over right now, snatch those unlucky bastards' cards, and present them to you, Boss, as a token of our loyalty!"

His impatient manner resembled that of a lackey eager to curry favor and prove his worth.

Zhao Hu watched from the side, his mind filled with doubt.

This guy... gets into character way too fast!

He could hardly tell whether the guy in front of him with his face was genuinely simple-minded or just acting.

Looking at Chen Yifan's "loyal" appearance, Thor's suspicion lessened a bit.

He stood up, his tall figure like a moving mountain, bringing a heavy sense of oppression.

"Caitlyn, you stay here and continue to monitor the overall situation."

"The rest of you, come with me."

His orders were brief and powerful.

"Yes, boss!"

The crowd responded in unison.

"Brother! We'll clear the way for you!"

Chen Yifan fawned over Zhao Hu, who was still in a daze, and took the initiative to run to the front of the line.

Zhao Hu stumbled as he was pulled, cursing Chen Yifan a thousand times in his heart.

open circuit?

Drive your mother's hearse road!

Isn't this just deliberately becoming cannon fodder?!

But he didn't dare to act too impulsively, so he could only suppress his anger and stay by Chen Yifan's side.

The group descended the building in a grand procession, rapidly approaching the nearest point where the white light had landed.

Chen Yifan's mouth never stopped the whole way.

"Brother, how did you build that physique? It's so impressive!"

"Dude, that tattoo of yours, was it really struck by lightning? It's so awesome!"

"Hey bro, need someone to carry your bags? My brother might be a little slow-witted, but he's strong and can take a beating!"

His incessant flattery made Thor's men roll their eyes, and their initial wariness turned into pure contempt.

Where did this bumpkin come from? What a sycophant!

Even Thor's usually icy face showed a hint of impatience.

Only Zhao Hu, standing beside Chen Yifan, listened to him use his own face to say those nauseatingly sweet words that gave people goosebumps. His face turned bright red, and he felt like he could dig a three-bedroom apartment out of his toes.

He now finally understood why Chen Yifan had made him play the role of the "meticulous" younger brother.

Because this "brave and fearless" older brother is just too damn shameful!

However, what no one knew was that Chen Yifan was flattering him at the same time.

His cunning.

It was like an invisible radar, scanning the environment within a hundred meters around it with perfect clarity.

Where there are energy fluctuations, hidden traps, and the aura of monsters...

Everything was forming a three-dimensional, constantly updated map in his mind.

"stop."

Just as everyone was about to turn a street corner, Chen Yifan's voice suddenly rang out.

"What's wrong?"

The burly man with two axes beside Thor asked impatiently.

There's something ahead...

For the first time, a serious expression appeared on Chen Yifan's face. He pointed to the ruins ahead and lowered his voice.

"A lot, a very strong aura."

"Oh?" Thor stopped in his tracks and looked at Chen Yifan with interest. "You can sense it?"

"I...I don't know what happened either."

Chen Yifan scratched his head, revealing a simple, puzzled expression.

"I just feel... panicked, and my scalp tingles. I've always been timid, so... I'm quite perceptive of my surroundings."

"They all say I'm exceptionally gifted."

As he spoke, he nudged Zhao Hu with his elbow.

Zhao Hu: "..."

Are you timid?

A gifted individual?

I fucking want to smash you to death with this shield!

But now he could only force a smile that looked worse than a grimace and nod in agreement.

"Hmph, coward."

The burly man with two axes scoffed, clearly not believing it.

Thor raised his hand to stop him.

A glint of light flashed in his deep blue eyes.

Although he was arrogant, he was not stupid.

In a place like the "Cage of the Winners," any seemingly insignificant detail can determine life or death.

He winked at a skinny, monkey-like teammate behind him.

The team member understood immediately, and with a flash, he silently slipped into the ruins ahead like a ghost.

He is the team's scout and possesses the A-rank talent [Shadow Stealth].

After a while.

The scout emerged from the shadows, his face filled with undisguised horror.

"Boss! Ahead... ahead is a Void Aberration nest! There are at least... more than thirty of them!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed except for Thor's.

Void Aberrations are the most common monsters in the "Cage of the Winners," ranging in level from Lv.55 to Lv.65. Although they are not strong individually, they become extremely troublesome when they come in groups.

More than thirty!

This is almost equivalent to a small beast tide!

If they had recklessly rushed in, even if they managed to fight their way out, they would have paid a heavy price.

In an instant, everyone's gaze toward Chen Yifan changed.

Disdain vanished.

Instead, a complex emotion mixed with surprise and scrutiny arose.

This seemingly honest and simple-minded sycophant actually has some skills?

Is it a coincidence?

Or... does he really possess some kind of unknown sensory ability?

"Well done."

Thor looked at Chen Yifan and, for the first time, gave him a positive evaluation.

"Hehe, it's all thanks to your excellent leadership, Big Brother!"

Chen Yifan immediately put on that fawning smile again.

But in his heart, he was sneering.

A bunch of idiots.

The game has only just begun.

He turned his head, winked at Zhao Hu who was still in shock beside him, and mouthed the following silently:

"Look, even God is on our side."