pjbooks Chapter 89 Mu Wanqing: What are you going to do now?
Chapter 89 Mu Wanqing: What are you going to do now?
Mu Wanqing's gaze was fixed intently on Chen Yifan.
Her brain was racing at an unprecedented speed, frantically reviewing everything that had just happened.
From Wei Ze's sudden "illness" to Chen Yifan's suggestion to kill her biggest competitor.
From the seemingly cowardly boy's quick thinking in pointing out the weakness and discovering the mysterious black crystal, to the king-level BOSS's inexplicable "self-collapse".
Every step was full of coincidences.
When all the coincidences point to the same person, then it is no longer a coincidence.
It was premeditated!
But...why?
What's in it for?
If he really has the ability to silently take down a king-level BOSS.
He could simply wait for himself and Wei Ze's men to fight to the death.
Even after the entire army is wiped out, they can still come out and reap the benefits.
That's the choice that maximizes profits.
But he didn't.
Instead, he exposed the BOSS's weakness in a way that could be described as "foolish".
This also guided them to achieve this seemingly impossible victory.
This is completely inconsistent with his previous portrayal of a ruthless, extremely selfish, greedy, and mercenary character.
unless……
Mu Wanqing's pupils suddenly contracted.
His real goal was to use the BOSS to exhaust all his trump cards and then wipe them out in one fell swoop!
Thinking of this, Mu Wanqing unconsciously tightened her grip on the mysterious crystal.
She subtly lowered her center of gravity.
His taut muscles were like a cheetah poised to pounce, ready to face a battle even more dangerous than when confronting a King-level BOSS.
The surroundings were deathly silent, except for the heavy breathing of Zhao Hu and the others who had fainted.
Chen Yifan was taken aback when he saw Mu Wanqing's tense expression.
I was speechless for a moment.
This woman...
Get sick!
Just as the two were lost in their own thoughts, and the atmosphere became so tense it was almost frozen.
A soft golden light descended from the sky without warning, illuminating the entire cave like a sacred temple.
The dungeon is cleared, and the rewards are in for a surprise.
A golden light enveloped Mu Wanqing, and a virtual panel that only she could see unfolded before her eyes.
[Instance: Corrupted Mine (Wild)]
[Passage Rating: S]
[Rewards being distributed...]
[Reward 1: Experience Points +12000]
[Reward 2: +10 Free Attribute Point]
[Reward 3: Skill Points +5]
[Reward 4: Random Treasure Chest (S-rank) *1]
S-rank!
Looking at the incredibly generous reward, even Mu Wanqing couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth in her heart.
The rewards for clearing a wild instance for the first time are indeed far greater than those for a regular targeted instance.
Especially that S-rank random treasure chest.
If you can find equipment or skill books that suit your profession, their value is immeasurable.
However, this joy lasted for less than three seconds.
Because she noticed that another beam of holy light, even more dazzling and radiant, with a hint of purple, landed on Chen Yifan not far away.
That beam of light was a whole size larger than hers.
Mu Wanqing's heart sank.
really!
The boss's death was related to him.
At the same time, Chen Yifan was looking at the panel in front of him, lost in thought.
[Instance: Corrupted Mine (Wild)]
[Clearance Rating: SSS]
[Rewards being distributed...]
[Reward 1: Experience Points +50000]
[Reward 2: +50 Free Attribute Point]
[Reward 3: Skill Points +20]
[Reward 4: Random Treasure Chest (SSS Grade) *1]
[Special Reward: Title - 'Rules Manipulator']
[Rule Manipulator (Unique Title): When equipped, your resistance to 'rule-based' forces is slightly increased, and your perception is slightly increased.]
The sheer amount of experience points he gained would have been enough to level him up another time, had he not already been stuck at the first job advancement level.
but……
Fifty free attribute points and twenty skill points would allow his strength to undergo a qualitative change.
Not to mention the SSS-level treasure chest and the unique special title.
Without a doubt, he made a fortune from this dungeon run.
However, a completely new problem has been placed before him.
At the very bottom of the rewards panel, there are two constantly flashing options.
【public】
【hide】
public?
Chen Yifan rejected the idea without even thinking about it.
Are you kidding me!
The aftershocks of the Goblin Mine's SSS rating have yet to subside.
Li Wei's hiring of online trolls and the subsequent reversal have placed him in the eye of the storm.
Everyone in Jiangcheng was still watching him.
If another SSS rating from a wild dungeon were to appear now...
That's not called becoming famous, that's called courting death.
Therefore, the only option is to select "Hide".
But the problem is...
He turned his head and looked at Mu Wanqing, who was looking at him with an extremely complicated expression.
The woman is still alive.
With her intelligence, once she went out, she discovered that this wild instance had a record of an SSS rating.
Without even guessing, she would be 100% certain that the person was him.
In the dungeon, he could still suppress the enemy.
But going outside...
What will she think?
What will she do?
With the power of the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce behind her...
Chen Yifan's gaze gradually turned cold.
He slowly stood up from the ground, dusted himself off, and walked towards Mu Wanqing.
One step, two steps.
Mu Wanqing's heart suddenly raced as she watched him approach.
Those calm eyes revealed no emotion, yet they made her feel an unprecedented pressure.
She instinctively took a step back.
It’s over.
He's going to kill them to silence them!
Only the two of them remained conscious; Zhao Hu and the others were all severely injured and unconscious, unable to provide any assistance.
Our own people haven't arrived yet!
As for himself, he had almost exhausted all his trump cards, his spiritual energy was depleted, and his mental strength was also greatly depleted. In his current state, he was not even one-tenth of his peak combat strength.
How do I play?
Countless thoughts flashed through Mu Wanqing's mind: should she beg for mercy, feign compliance, or burn her life for a final gamble?
Or a honey trap?
No!
All proposals were rejected one by one.
"I only want the Heart of Corruption."
In a flash, Mu Wanqing made the most rational choice.
She spoke hastily, her voice even trembling slightly without her realizing it.
"All the spoils this time are yours! And that three million, I'll give you every last penny!"
After saying that, as if to prove her sincerity, she didn't even look at it and threw the mysterious black crystal she had just snatched, which was probably worth far more than the [Heart of Corruption], at Chen Yifan.
"This is for you too!"
"I, Mu Wanqing, have always kept my word."
She emphasized the last few words, especially the ones she pronounced very heavily.
Chen Yifan instinctively caught the crystal. It was icy cold to the touch, and a strange energy flowed through his palm, invigorating him.
He was stunned.
What's going on with this woman?
Before I could even speak, she had already thrown the spoils at me?
And it even comes with the line, "All the spoils are yours"?
Is this...being intimidated by one's own domineering aura?
wrong.
She seems to have... forgotten something?
Chen Yifan looked at Mu Wanqing's wary expression, which seemed to say, "I've already taken a loss, so don't push your luck." He suddenly found it a little funny.
He continued walking towards her, step by step.
Mu Wanqing's pupils dilated violently due to tension.
Still not satisfied?!
What exactly does he want?!
Chen Yifan had already walked up to her, so close that she could even smell the faint smell of blood and cheap ointment on him.
Mu Wanqing's heart was in her throat.
Just as she was preparing to launch a final counterattack regardless of the consequences.
Chen Yifan stopped in his tracks.
Then, to Mu Wanqing's utter bewilderment, he raised his phone, and the screen lit up, displaying a QR code for transferring money.
Three million.
Chen Yifan's voice was calm and earnest.
"Adding the 500,000 you mentioned before, it's a total of 3.5 million."
"Excuse me, please transfer the money now."
"..."
Mu Wanqing was stunned.
She looked at the QR code so close to her, then at Chen Yifan's face, which seemed to say, "You should pay now."
My brain crashed.
She envisioned a million possibilities.
He might threaten me, interrogate me about my secrets, or even kill me to steal my treasure.
But I never expected that.
The man walked over, enduring that murderous gaze...
So it was all for... collecting debts?
At this moment, an extremely absurd feeling swept over Mu Wanqing's entire body.
She felt the tension she had been going through earlier.
That series of preparations, as if facing a formidable enemy.
It was like a farcical one-man show that he directed and acted in himself.
And the only audience member was this earnest-looking...money-grubber.
"There's no signal here..."
After holding it in for a long time, Mu Wanqing finally managed to squeeze out these words through gritted teeth.
After she finished speaking, she felt her cheeks getting hot.
The scene was quite awkward at one point.
"Oh, that makes sense."
Chen Yifan nodded in sudden realization and put away his phone.
Seeing this, Mu Wanqing breathed a sigh of relief.
"I promise I'll transfer it to you as soon as I get out."
She immediately added, fearing the other party might change their mind.
I believe you.
Chen Yifan nodded.
Just as Mu Wanqing finally relaxed and thought the farce was finally over.
A cold glint flashed in Chen Yifan's hand.
He held a dagger stained with dried blood in his hand.
The tip of the knife exuded a chilling aura.
The color drained from Mu Wanqing's face in an instant.
"What...what are you going to do now?!"