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

Chapter 255 Reward

The airship landed steadily at the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce's secret base in the suburbs of Jiangcheng.

The hatch opened, and a familiar gust of air, carrying a faint smell of industrial exhaust, rushed in.

Compared to the fresh air at headquarters, which seemed to have been filtered countless times, this smell, though not pleasant, gave Chen Yifan a long-lost sense of familiarity.

It feels so good to be home.

"Old K, take Zhao Hu and the others to the medical department to treat their injuries," Mu Wanqing instructed Old K as she stepped off the gangway.

"Yes, Miss." Old K nodded, and together with Zhao Hu, who was still somewhat dazed, Wang Fugui, and Lin Xiaoyu, they headed towards the base's medical center.

Before leaving, Wang Fugui winked at Chen Yifan, clearly meaning: Fanzi, remember to divide the spoils!

Chen Yifan glared at him, annoyed.

In the blink of an eye, only Chen Yifan and Mu Wanqing remained on the tarmac.

"Let's go, let's talk about your 'reward'." Mu Wanqing glanced at Chen Yifan, then turned and walked towards a building deep inside the base.

Chen Yifan followed behind her, plotting in his mind how he could squeeze a hefty sum out of this rich woman this time.

The two walked one after the other through several heavily guarded checkpoints and arrived at Mu Wanqing's private office.

The office was large, decorated in a minimalist, understated style, with black, white, and gray as the main colors, which matched her personal temperament quite well.

Mu Wanqing walked behind her desk and took out a black metal briefcase from a safe with a triple combination lock.

"Clatter".

The suitcase was placed on the coffee table in front of Chen Yifan.

"Inside here is an anonymous black card with 500 million credit points, and three rare S-grade skill books: one for assassins, one for warriors, and one for mages. They are all unique books that cannot be found on the market."

Mu Wanqing's voice was very calm, as if she were talking about a trivial matter.

But Chen Yifan's heart couldn't help but skip a beat.

Five hundred million?

And they're three S-level skill books?

This rich woman has really gone all out this time.

He opened the suitcase and glanced inside.

Three black cards, shimmering with a faint light, lay quietly on the velvet lining, next to three ancient books that emitted a subtle energy fluctuation.

Shadow Strike, Undying Spirit, Heart of Elements.

Just from the name, you can tell it's no ordinary product.

"This is your reward for this mission," Mu Wanqing said, looking at him. "Also, regarding your sister's eyes, if you don't use them all or don't need them, remember to sell the crystal to me."

"I've also compiled the information about the 'Outer Gods' that you asked me to inquire about before, and it's all in this chip."

As she spoke, she took out a black chip the size of a USB flash drive from the drawer and pushed it in front of Chen Yifan.

"However, I advise you that it's best not to watch it." Her voice carried a hint of seriousness. "Some things, once you know them, you can never go back."

Looking at the things in front of him, Chen Yifan was momentarily speechless.

He originally thought that he would only get a hundred or two hundred million in hard-earned money this time, plus a few A-level skill books, and that would be the maximum.

Unexpectedly, Mu Wanqing gave him so much.

"What? You think it's not enough?" Mu Wanqing raised an eyebrow at his stunned expression.

"No, no, no, that's enough, that's enough." Chen Yifan came to his senses, quickly closed the suitcase, and pulled her into his arms as if afraid she would change her mind.

"I'm just a little... flattered." He chuckled and scratched his head.

"This is what you deserve." Mu Wanqing looked at his greedy appearance, and couldn't help but smile slightly. "Without you, I wouldn't have been able to get the manager's qualification this time, let alone come back alive."

What she said was true.

Chen Yifan's performance this time has far exceeded her expectations.

This man is like a bottomless abyss; you never know where his limits lie.

"Alright, since you're being so generous, boss, I won't stand on ceremony with you."

Chen Yifan put the briefcase and chip into his beginner's backpack, then stood up and prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute," Mu Wanqing called out to him.

"Is there anything else?" Chen Yifan turned around.

"There's something I must remind you of." Mu Wanqing's expression turned serious again.

"Li Yuantu, he won't let this go so easily."

"Although he can't do anything to us at headquarters for the time being, he does have his own connections in Jiangcheng."

"You'd better be careful these days. Especially... your family."

Chen Yifan's eyes instantly turned cold.

"He dares to harm my family?"

"He wouldn't dare." Mu Wanqing shook her head. "In Jiangcheng, no one has dared to openly challenge the authority of the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce. But just because he doesn't dare to do it openly doesn't mean he won't do something underhanded."

"My people will protect your family's safety 24 hours a day, but you yourself also need to be careful."

"I understand." Chen Yifan nodded, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes.

It seems that Li Yuantu has really got his eye on him.

But it doesn't matter.

Since he dares to reach out, I dare to chop off his outstretched claws at the root.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now." Chen Yifan said, then turned and left.

He is now eager to return home.

Watching Chen Yifan's departing figure, Mu Wanqing's eyes became somewhat complicated.

She leaned back in her chair and rubbed her throbbing temples.

Working with Chen Yifan is like asking a tiger for its skin.

While you can reap huge benefits, you also have to bear the risk of being devoured by this fierce tiger at any time.

But she had no other choice.

In this dog-eat-dog world, if you want to stand taller and see further, you must rely on all available resources.

Even though this power is full of unknowns and dangers.

She picked up the communicator on the table and dialed a number.

"Hello, it's me."

"Keep a close eye on all of Li Yuantu's movements in Jiangcheng. Report any suspicious activity to me immediately."

"In addition, send people to secretly 'protect' Chen Yifan's family."

"Remember, it's protection, not surveillance."

"I don't want him to misunderstand anything."

Regardless of the Bai Xiang incident, the college entrance examination incident, or Chen Yifan's behavior in the past few days.

This person can only be won over!

We absolutely cannot offend them.

Mu Wanqing looked out the window at the gray sky and remained silent for a long time.

The world is far more complex than it appears.

A new storm seems to be brewing.

Having an extra helper might allow us to survive, just like last time.