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

Chapter 54: 130 million has arrived! Tonight, the hunt begins!

The entire transaction went more smoothly than I had imagined.

Luo Tian doesn't seem like a businessman; he's more like a madman who has finally gotten what he loves.

He stroked each piece of ore that Chen Yifan had taken out.

His eyes were filled with infatuation and fanaticism.

It was as if that wasn't a cold stone, but his very lifeblood.

"Perfect! The purity of the energy is nothing short of miraculous! As expected, only goblin mines can produce ores that are both low-grade and structurally stable!"

"The Goblin Warlord's Whetstone contains such pure sharpening runes! My 'Ship-Slaying Blade' plan is a sure thing!"

"A mutated [Crypt Spider Queen's Venom Sac]! My god, its activity... not bad! Not bad!"

He mumbled words that Chen Yifan couldn't understand, but his hands moved with astonishing speed.

Valuation, accounting, and finalizing the agreement.

When Chen Yifan received a huge sum of money in his bank account, so long that he had to repeatedly check the number of digits.

He looked at Luo Tian, ​​who was now bleeding from his nose due to excessive excitement.

The sense of absurdity in my heart reached its peak.

One hundred and thirty-seven million two hundred thousand.

Luo Tian not only consumed all of his ores, but also took almost all of his loot from the dungeon.

He euphemistically calls himself the "Chief Angel Investor".

"Brother Fan! From today onwards, you are Luo Tian's sole investor!"

While stuffing tissues into his nostrils, Luo Tian excitedly tried to shake Chen Yifan's hand.

If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't enter the dungeon.

There's no need to take out a loan to collect materials.

As for loans?

He borrowed it through his own abilities!

"Once my 'Anti-God Weapon' is built, the first seat in the cockpit will always be reserved for you!"

Chen Yifan avoided his hand expressionlessly.

What about divine weapons, what about cockpits...?

He has something more important to do now.

"I need a place."

"The safest, most private, and highest-security residence in the entire city, ready for immediate move-in."

"A house?" Luo Tian paused for a moment, then slapped his thigh. "You've come to the right person!"

He sat back down at his computer, his fingers leaving a trail of afterimages on the keyboard, and countless streams of data cascading across the screen.

"There are seventeen S-level security communities in Jiangcheng. Among them, Villa No. 1 of 'Tianjing Yunting' was just listed yesterday. It is a detached house with its own military-grade anti-reconnaissance barrier and independent psionic defense system, as well as a level 1 spirit gathering array..."

"The previous owner was a finance professional who ran away after his account was wiped out last month. The house was fully furnished with furniture and appliances."

Less than thirty seconds later, Luo Tian looked up and gave Chen Yifan an "OK" sign.

"I've sent you the purchase channel and the account holder's encrypted contact information. The price is 120 million. You can negotiate with him yourself."

"However, I would like to offer a friendly reminder: if you buy a house in this area directly, it will cause a lot of trouble later on."

"I can help you forge a flawless identity, erase all traces, and upgrade your house's security system to military-grade standards. The fee is 1.5 million."

Luo Tian rubbed his hands together, revealing a shrewd businessman's smile.

Chen Yifan looked at the message he received on his phone and remained silent for a moment.

This Luo Tian is far more dangerous and more useful than he appears.

"One hundred million, plus your technical services, let's get it done now."

He quoted a price directly.

I thought Luo Tian would say something.

did not expect……

"Alright!"

Luo Tian seemed to have been injected with chicken blood.

After a series of operations, an electronic agreement requiring dual authorization from Chen Yifan's iris and mental imprint was pushed over.

After confirming that everything was correct, Chen Yifan completed the authorization.

A notification sound indicating successful payment was heard.

"All done! Property agreement, electronic key, and brand new encrypted identity verification, all sent to you."

Chen Yifan looked at the electronic documents and payment information he had received on his phone and fell silent once again.

It seems he overstated the price.

but……

Such efficiency, such methods...

Just who exactly is this Luo Tian?

"you……"

Don't ask.

Luo Tian waved his hand, slumped back into his gaming chair, picked up his old-fashioned game console, and transformed back into that sleepy, lazy otaku.

"The answer is that he was born with exceptional talent and became self-taught."

Chen Yifan gave him a deep look and didn't ask any further questions.

He turned around, pulled down his hood, and quickly disappeared into the murky air of the black gold market.

On the way, he even used his special ability to spy on a passerby.

There's no problem with his talent.

The problem is with Luo Tian!

At this moment, Luo Tian watched Chen Yifan's departing figure, and the smile on his face slowly disappeared.

He let out a long breath, and his whole body went limp in the chair as if his bones had been removed.

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, gripped a pendant hidden under his clothes tightly, and muttered a curse under his breath.

"Damn it, thankfully I've managed to barely get the hang of it these past two days, otherwise..."

He glanced at a shadow stone on the table.

"This monster..."

"We almost messed up."

……

"Hey, Fatty."

"Fanzi? Don't worry, Auntie and Xiaoxue are both fine."

"But your stupid neighbor wanted to call the police, so I grabbed a brick and glared at him back."

On the other end of the phone came Wang Fugui's muffled voice.

"understood."

Chen Yifan's voice was calm and composed, without the slightest ripple.

"I need you to do me a favor now, to put on a show."

"acting?"

Wang Fugui was stunned.

"Yes. I'll call Mom later and tell her that the school and the education bureau rewarded us with a temporary security housing unit because I got an SSS rating, and we can move there immediately."

"You just stand by and chime in, confirming the truth of this matter, understand?"

Wang Fugui's mind worked quickly, and he instantly understood what was going on.

"Understood! Don't worry, Fanzi! I'll make sure everything is arranged perfectly for Auntie!"

After hanging up the phone, Chen Yifan took a deep breath.

I dialed my mother's number.

He delivered his prepared speech with a tone that carried a hint of youthful excitement and a desire for credit.

Half an hour later.

An ordinary taxi stopped in front of the magnificent gate of "Heavenly Cloud Court" that resembled a temple.

When Wang Shufen and Chen Xue were coaxed and tricked into getting out of the car by Wang Fugui, they were both completely stunned.

Wang Shufen, in particular, was so nervous looking at the community in front of her, which resembled a forest park with shady trees and babbling streams, that she didn't know where to put her hands and feet.

"Xiao Fan...this...this is the house the school arranged?"

Her voice was filled with disbelief.

"Yes, Mom."

Chen Yifan smiled and stepped forward to help his mother.

"Director Zhao and the principal said that this is special protection for students like me who have made special contributions, and that we can stay here for now, where we are absolutely safe."

Wang Fugui nodded vigorously beside him:

"Yes, yes, yes! Auntie, you don't know how valuable an SSS-level rating is! The country treasures it! It's only right that it's so highly regarded!"

Hearing words like "bureau chief," "principal," and "nation"?

Wang Shufen's doubts and anxieties subsided somewhat.

But when Chen Yifan used the electronic key to open the door of the three-story villa, she was still shocked by the sight before her.

Bright, spacious, and spotless.

The smart home assistant greets you with a gentle voice and automatically adjusts the temperature and humidity to the most comfortable level.

"Xiao Fan... how much does this house cost?"

"Wouldn't it be too conspicuous for us to stay here?"

Wang Shufen tugged at her son's sleeve and asked softly, her face full of worry.

She had lived a frugal life her whole life, and this kind of luxury, which she had never seen on television, filled her not with surprise, but with fear.

"Mom, don't worry."

Chen Yifan grasped his mother's cold hand and placed his other hand on his sister's shoulder, his voice gentle yet firm.

"This is the rent paid by the school; it's a reward, not ours."

"We're just staying here temporarily. Once things calm down and everything's settled, we'll buy a bigger house ourselves."

He deliberately emphasized "rent" and "temporary".

These two words, like a reassuring pill, instantly struck at the very spot that Wang Shufen was most worried about.

It wasn't that my son went astray; it was a reward from the country.

It's not a shortcut to success, but a temporary refuge.

Only then did her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settle down.

"That's good...that's good..."

Her eyes reddened as she looked at her son, overwhelmed with mixed emotions.

Although Chen Xue couldn't see, she could "sense" the changes in her mother's emotions. Her tense little hands gradually relaxed, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"Holy crap... Fanzi, even if it's rented, this is still amazing!"

Wang Fugui followed behind, and when his aunt and Xue'er weren't paying attention, he quietly tugged at Fanzi's arm.

Chen Yifan smiled:

"There are plenty of rooms here; you can come anytime you want."

Then, he took his mother and sister and toured the various floors.

"Mom, this is your room. It faces south, so it gets the best sunlight."

"Xiaoxue, this room is yours. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views. From now on, you will definitely be able to see the most beautiful scenery outside the window."

When Chen Yifan led them to the third floor and pushed open the door to the master bedroom with the best view, Wang Shufen could no longer hold back.

She looked out the window at the azure swimming pool and the neatly manicured lawn, and tears silently streamed down her face.

She didn't cry out loud, but covered her mouth tightly, her shoulders trembling violently.

Half a lifetime has passed.

From her husband's sacrifice to her daughter's blindness, she struggled in the mire of the slums for far too long.

Now, my son has become successful and capable, and he is able to receive the protection of the country and live in such a good place.

All the bitterness and exhaustion turned into scalding tears at this moment.

Chen Yifan gently hugged his mother from behind and then pulled his younger sister into his arms.

He didn't say anything.

At this moment, he felt a happiness he had never had in his previous life.

After settling his family in, Chen Yifan walked to a corner of the courtyard and dialed Luo Tian's number.

"That technical service is now in effect, upgrading the villa's defense system to military grade. In addition, I need a real-time monitoring system covering the entire house, directly connected to my mobile phone."

"Tsk, they've only just moved in and they're already starting an arms race?"

Luo Tian's lazy voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Okay, it's a piece of cake. The materials for upgrading the system will cost you 1.5 million, a friendly price. Remember to transfer the money."

"in addition……"

Chen Yifan's tone turned serious.

"Please help me check all the unfamiliar faces and suspicious vehicles that have entered or left my old neighborhood in the last 24 hours."

"Oh?" Luo Tian's voice held a hint of amusement. "Ready to retaliate?"

"No."

Chen Yifan gazed at the distant city skyline, a chilling glint in his eyes.

"It's hunting."