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

Chapter 268 Showdown! Another "Outer God" Agent?

"explain?"

Xia Nan's smile faltered slightly.

Looking into Chen Yifan's cold eyes, he knew that his intentions had been completely exposed.

He was silent for a moment, then sighed.

"Okay, I admit it, I took advantage of you."

He stopped pretending and openly admitted it.

"From the very beginning, my goal was this 'Heart of the Abyss.' The so-called 'Scavenger's' club assessment was just an excuse I made up to get you to cooperate with me willingly."

Why do this?

Chen Yifan's voice remained devoid of emotion.

"Because I need a partner who is both strong and intelligent enough."

Xia Nan looked at him intently.

"And you, Chen Yifan, are the only one who meets my requirements."

"From the moment you broke Qin Ming's finger without hesitation in the dormitory, to the moment you defused Qin Feng's provocation with just a few words on the rooftop, I knew you were no ordinary person."

"And your performance in the mine just now further confirmed my judgment."

"Your stealth skills, your combat awareness, and that... special power of yours, all far exceed the level that a freshman should have."

Xia Nan's gaze sharpened.

"Chen Yifan, you and I are the same kind of people. Neither of us belongs to this world bound by 'rules'."

"That's why I chose to confront you."

Chen Yifan laughed after hearing this.

"The same kind of people?"

"Xia Nan, you overestimate yourself and underestimate me."

"You think that just because you set a trap and let me walk into it, you've got everything under control?"

"Do you believe I can make you and that precious box in your hand stay here forever?"

The voice just fell.

A chilling killing intent instantly locked onto Xia Nan.

Xia Nan's expression suddenly changed.

He had overestimated Chen Yifan's strength enough.

However, what was supposed to be an overestimation turned out to be an underestimation in the end!

He had no doubt that if he dared to say "no," the man in front of him would not hesitate to snap his neck.

"What...what do you want to do?"

Xia Nan's voice was somewhat hoarse.

He instinctively took a step back, clutching the lead box tightly to his chest.

"I don't want to do anything."

Chen Yifan suppressed his murderous intent, and his expression returned to its usual lazy demeanor.

"I just want to tell you that what I hate most is being made a fool of."

"Since you really did me a big favor this time, I won't hold it against you."

"But there won't be a next time."

"Also, I want half of that 'Heart of the Abyss'."

Chen Yifan's tone left no room for argument.

Although he didn't know what the thing was for, anything that Xia Nan would go to such lengths to plan must be a treasure.

If you don't take advantage of a good deal, you're a fool.

Xia Nan looked at Chen Yifan, her expression shifting between anger and uncertainty.

There's only one "Heart of the Abyss," so how can you divide it in half?

Moreover, this thing is crucial to his next plans.

He couldn't possibly hand it over.

But if he doesn't pay, he might not be able to leave this mine today.

For the first time, he felt that things were out of his control.

He originally thought he had completely outmaneuvered Chen Yifan.

As long as you demonstrate sufficient strength and sincerity, the other party will definitely choose to cooperate with you.

But he didn't expect Chen Yifan's reaction to be so intense and so unconventional.

Just as Xia Nan was caught in a dilemma.

Chen Yifan spoke again.

"Of course, if you feel uncomfortable..."

You have to answer a few questions for me.

Xia Nan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

"Go ahead and ask."

"The first question is, what exactly is the use of this 'Heart of the Abyss'?"

Chen Yifan asked.

Xia Nan hesitated for a moment, but ultimately chose to be honest.

"It can be used to 'feed' some special things."

"Feeding?"

"Yes." Xia Nan nodded. "For example, some equipment with the 'devour' attribute, or... contracted beasts."

Chen Yifan's heart skipped a beat.

He remembered the information Mu Wanqing had given him about the "Outer Gods".

"Outer Gods" are a kind of aggregate of consciousness with "devouring" and "fusion" as their instincts.

This "Heart of the Abyss" contains the purest "heretical power".

It is most suitable to use it to feed the creations of the "Outer God".

Is it...

A bold guess emerged in Chen Yifan's mind.

"The second question."

Chen Yifan's gaze sharpened as he stared intently into Xia Nan's eyes.

"Are you also an agent of the 'Outer Gods'?"

Xia Nan's pupils suddenly contracted!

He looked at Chen Yifan, his face showing genuine shock and horror for the first time.

"How...how do you know about 'Outer Gods'?!"

This problem terrified him even more than the strength Chen Yifan had just displayed.

The existence of "Outer Gods" is the deepest secret of this world.

Only a tiny group of people at the very top of the pyramid are qualified to have access to it.

As for Chen Yifan, a person who just came from Jiangcheng and had no background, where did he learn this word?

"Looks like I guessed right."

Looking at Xia Nan's reaction, Chen Yifan already knew the answer in his heart.

He didn't answer Xia Nan's question, but continued to ask:

"Liu Cang, what's your relationship with him?"

Xia Nan's expression completely changed.

He looked at Chen Yifan, his eyes filled with apprehension and... a hint of fear.

He felt as if he were completely naked in front of this man, with no secrets whatsoever.

"I'm not with him."

Xia Nan took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

"We serve different 'outer gods'."

Different Outer Gods?

Chen Yifan was puzzled, but he secretly made up his mind.

I want this guy to tell the truth.

Looks like I'll have to push them a bit!

Then, he extended his right hand.

"Since they're not in cahoots, that makes things easier."

Chen Yifan spread his five fingers slightly and got straight to the point.

"Take the food out and cut it in half for me."

Xia Nan hugged the lead box tightly, the veins on the back of her hands standing out.

"Didn't you say you wouldn't have to answer questions?"

Hearing this, Chen Yifan grinned.

"I only said what was difficult for you and answered a few questions for me; I didn't say no."

When one's strength is superior to that of the opponent.

Whoever is stronger calls the shots!

Upon hearing this, Xia Nan took a half step back and adjusted her glasses.

"Chen Yifan, the Heart of the Abyss is a complete energy aggregate. If you cut it open, the energy will dissipate directly, turning it into two useless stones. Taking half of it will be of no use to you."

That's your problem, not mine.

Chen Yifan took a step forward, his leather boots crunching on the withered tentacle remains.

Xia Nan gritted her teeth, her brain racing.

He understood that if he didn't pay the price today, he would never be able to escape this abandoned instance.

The person in front of me acts without any scruples and completely defies common sense.

"I can give you compensation of equal value."

Xia Nan put forward conditions.

"High-grade materials, rare blueprints, even credits—name your price."

Chen Yifan remained unmoved.

"I'm only interested in this."

The two were deadlocked.

"In that case... answer one more question for me!"