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

Chapter 256 S-Rank Skill Book, Given Away Without a Till

Chen Yifan left the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce and did not go straight home.

Instead, they went to the villa that Mu Wanqing had arranged for them.

He knew that at this time, Li Yuantu's henchmen might have already begun operating in Jiangcheng.

He didn't want to bring any potential danger to his family.

Inside the villa, Wang Fugui and Lin Xiaoyu had recovered considerably thanks to treatment from the medical department.

Old K is still recuperating in the medical department, while Zhao Hu has been assigned by Mu Wanqing to handle some follow-up matters.

"Fanzi, you're finally back!"

When Wang Fugui saw Chen Yifan, he immediately pounced on him, his face beaming with excitement.

"How was it? How much good stuff did Boss Mu give us?"

Chen Yifan rolled her eyes at him, then tossed the briefcase she was holding onto the coffee table.

See for yourself.

Wang Fugui quickly opened the suitcase.

When I saw the three S-level skill books and the black card inside...

My eyes widened in disbelief.

"Holy crap! Three S-rank skill books! And 500 million credits! Fanzi, you're rich!"

Lin Xiaoyu also came over and picked up the skill book "Heart of Elements".

After seeing that there were no job requirements, only restrictions on mental strength.

She gently stroked the pages, a hint of longing in her eyes.

As a herbalist, her current abilities have always relied solely on her talent to activate the Bloodthirsty Poison Vine.

Although she was strong enough, she even far surpassed other professionals at her current level.

But after all, this was an external force, not her own ability.

And this elemental heart!

This gave her a glimmer of hope.

"This is for you."

Chen Yifan pointed to "Heart of Elements" and then to "Undying Battle Spirit".

"This was originally for the fat man."

Wang Fugui was stunned when he heard this.

"Fanzi, this...this is too valuable! An S-rank skill book! I...I can't accept it!"

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Chen Yifan glared at him.

"We're brothers, what's this talk of taking or not taking? Besides, the strength of the team is my strength. The stronger you and Xiaoyu are, the further I can go. I'll keep this copy of 'Shadow Strike' for myself; it's part of our team's supplies."

Wang Fugui and Lin Xiaoyu exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with emotion.

They knew that Chen Yifan was genuinely trying to help them.

The value of an S-rank skill book far exceeds what money can measure.

This is the biggest boost to their future careers.

"Fanzi, don't worry! I will study hard and strive to turn this armor into the strongest shield as soon as possible!"

Wang Fugui patted his chest and said confidently.

Lin Xiaoyu nodded solemnly, her eyes now filled with determination.

"Um."

Chen Yifan smiled with satisfaction.

He knew that giving these things to them was far more valuable than keeping them all to himself.

After dividing the spoils, Chen Yifan took out the translucent green "Core Crystal of the Fountain of Life" and the chip filled with information about the "Outer God" that Mu Wanqing had given him from the novice backpack.

"Xiaoyu, go back to your room and rest first. Starting tomorrow, start learning 'Heart of Elements' as soon as possible and familiarize yourself with it."

Chen Yifan said to Lin Xiaoyu.

Lin Xiaoyu nodded, took the skill book, and obediently returned to her room.

"Fatty, you stay outside and don't let anyone come near."

Chen Yifan gave instructions to Wang Fugui.

Knowing that Chen Yifan had serious business to attend to, Wang Fugui immediately dropped his playful demeanor, nodded solemnly, and took the "Undying Battle Soul" and the S-grade lightning attribute armor to the living room.

Chen Yifan took a deep breath and held the "core crystal of the Fountain of Life" in his palm.

The soft green light emitted by the crystals filled the entire room with vitality.

He could sense a powerful life energy flowing within the crystal, as if it contained a complete life system.

He didn't rush to use it, but instead inserted the chip that Mu Wanqing had given him into his communicator.

He needed to understand the information about the "Outer Gods" first.

The chip contained a vast amount of information, and it took Chen Yifan nearly an hour to roughly browse through it.

This information was more detailed and more terrifying than what Mu Wanqing had dictated.

"Outer Gods" are not a kind of life form, but a kind of aggregate of consciousness.

They have no fixed form, no concept of individuality, only the pure instinct of "devouring" and "merging".

They use the "World Engine" to select planets that possess the "Flame of Civilization's Origin," and then, through agents, induce civilizations toward self-destruction, ultimately harvesting the "Flame of Origin" to perpetuate their own "existence."

And Earth is their latest "farm".

Liu Cang, that old madman, is one of the agents of the "Outer God".

The "ritual" he performed was to accelerate the maturation of Earth's "original fire of civilization" and to break through the dimensional barrier to welcome the arrival of the "outer gods".

This information dealt another huge blow to Chen Yifan's heart.

He originally thought he was just fighting against the rules of this world, but now it seems that he is facing more than just the power behind the world engine.

However, the information also mentioned that the "Outer Gods" are not invincible.

They fear a force—the "force of order".

This power originates from the oldest laws of the universe and can restrain the chaos and devouring of the "Outer Gods".

"The power of order?"

Chen Yifan frowned. This was yet another completely new concept.

He kept these thoughts to himself for the time being.

Right now, the most important thing is still my sister's eyes.

He took out the "core crystal of the Fountain of Life" and felt the immense vitality it emanated.

Only then did he begin to examine the object closely.

Originally, he thought he could get a drop, or even a few drops.

In the future, when he breaks his sister's seal, he will be able to protect her.

But now...

The crystals he obtained.

This isn't one drop, it's not ten drops...

It is one.

A crystal, concentrated into a gemstone.

Through surreptitious investigation.

He truly understood the real use of this crystal from the Fountain of Life.

It can not only give people strong vitality.

It can even use this immense vitality to wash away all abnormal states.

Perhaps it can remove the "seal" on my sister's eyes.

After much hesitation, he decided to go back and give it a try.

Even if it cannot be washed away, this powerful life force will remain in the younger sister's body.

In the future, when he has the strength, he can break that strange seal and ensure that his sister will not be harmed in any way.

……

Late at night, at the Chen family home.

Chen Yifan's figure appeared like a ghost in his sister Chen Xue's room.

Chen Xue was already asleep, with a satisfied smile on her face.

Those two eyes, which had been granted light, were now quietly closed.

Chen Yifan sat gently on the edge of the bed, looking at his sister's peaceful sleeping face. At that moment, his heart softened immensely.

He reached out and gently placed the "core crystal of the Fountain of Life" on Chen Xue's forehead.

Om-!

The life energy inside the crystal was instantly activated.

A soft green light, centered on Chen Xue's forehead, slowly spread towards her eyes.

Wherever the green light passed, Chen Xue's skin even shone with a crystal-clear luster.

Chen Yifan watched his sister's reaction intently.

He could sense an ancient and powerful force fiercely battling against the energy emanating from the "core crystal of the Fountain of Life" in Chen Xue's eyes.

That power was the "heretical power" that had backfired when he used [Stealing and Investigating] before.

Two forces, one gentle and the other ancient, engaged in a tug-of-war in Chen Xue's eyes.

Chen Xue's body began to tremble slightly, and her brows furrowed slightly, as if she were enduring some kind of pain.

Chen Yifan's heart jumped into his throat.

He wanted to take back the crystal, but he was afraid that giving up halfway would hurt his sister.

He could only suppress his anxiety and continue to observe.

The battle between the green light and the "heretical power" lasted for a full ten minutes.

Finally, under the impact of the "core crystal of the Fountain of Life," that ancient "heretical power" began to slowly dissipate.

It wasn't completely eliminated, but rather, like melting snow, it gradually receded into the depths of Chen Xue's eyes, becoming even more hidden.

The green light from the "core crystal of the Fountain of Life" completely covered Chen Xue's eyes.

It not only repaired any damage that might have been caused during the confrontation with the "external power," but also formed a new, gentle layer of protection around Chen Xue's eyes.

The brilliance of the crystals gradually dimmed.

Finally, it transformed into a stream of green light and completely merged into Chen Xue's body.

Chen Xue's body stopped trembling.

She let out a long sigh of relief, and her face returned to calm.

Chen Yifan gently took his sister's hand.

He could sense that the life force within Chen Xue's body had become purer and more vigorous.

Moreover, he used his "mind's eye" to sense and discovered that the "heretical power" in his sister's eyes was still there.

However, it has been completely suppressed by the power of the "core crystal of the Fountain of Life".

It is no longer active, but in a dormant state.

The "core crystal of the Fountain of Life" is indeed powerful.

It did not completely break the "seal," but it made the power of the "seal" controllable.

This means that the younger sister will not be affected by the backlash of the "seal" for the next ten years, or even longer.

Moreover, he sensed Chen Xue's spiritual power.

Nourished by the "core crystal of the Fountain of Life".

Not only did it not weaken due to the suppression of "heretical forces," it became more solid and more active.

A relieved smile appeared on Chen Yifan's lips.

He knew this was only a temporary victory.

He must improve his strength as soon as possible to completely remove the "seal" from his sister.

but……

Now he has more time.

Chen Yifan looked at Chen Xue quietly, and finally gently patted her head.

"Xiaoxue, I will make sure you always see the beauty of this world."