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

Chapter 94 A thunderclap rises from the ground: The Shadow Demon's bounty? Has it arrived?

"Oh, right, Fanzi, look at this!"

As if suddenly remembering something, Wang Fugui swiped his phone and shoved it in front of Chen Yifan.

The dim light from the screen reflected his bewildered face.

"You're on the news!"

"No, not just news...it's headline news! Headline news across the entire country!"

He was so excited that his voice almost cracked and he became incoherent.

"Right now, all the media outlets in Jiangcheng, and even throughout the entire Dragon Kingdom... are reporting on you!"

Chen Yifan's heart skipped a beat as he took the phone.

A huge headline, like a needle, instantly pierced his pupils.

[The truth revealed! The real cause of "Shadow Demon's" death exposed! — Jiangcheng student, Chen Yifan!]

These words made Chen Yifan pause for a moment.

His gaze was fixed on the screen, skimming over the report before finally settling on the bank transfer notification that had just popped up.

Fifty million.

Is this Shadow Fiend's bounty?

Has the money arrived?

"And this too! They've dug up your past!"

Wang Fugui scrolled out another news item, excited like a 200-pound child.

"There...there's more?"

Chen Yifan's eyelids twitched violently.

[Chen Yifan single-handedly defeated the hidden boss in the Goblin Mine, earning an SSS-level rating.]

A strong sense of foreboding gripped his heart.

He continued reading.

[After awakening his F-rank profession and talent, the prodigy Chen Yifan, undeterred by setbacks, staged an astonishing comeback in the goblin mine!]

[How did Chen Yifan achieve an SSS-level rating? Was it related to Shadow Fiend?]

[Exclusive Interview with the Principal/Director of the Security Bureau of the No. 1 Middle School of the City: We in Jiangcheng are proud to have a student like Chen Yifan!]

[In-depth analysis: From "loser" to "hero"—the educational problems revealed by the Chen Yifan phenomenon in China.]

One.

Another one.

News flooded in like a tidal wave, enveloping him from all sides, leaving no room for anything else.

The news about the Goblin Mine achieving an SSS rating had already spread throughout Jiangcheng.

But at the time, everyone regarded it as a far-fetched joke, a miracle of sheer luck.

But now, this old news, which had already been labeled as "luck," has been dug up again!

The authorities and the media, with an extremely skillful approach, perfectly stitched the two events together.

They not only provided an explanation for the comical way "Shadow Fiend" died.

It completely "rehabilitated" his SSS-level rating, which had been treated as a joke, and turned it into irrefutable proof that he had been hiding his strength!

Even the official announcements solemnly declared:

The nation has mastered a new "downgrade" technology, and Shadow Fiend's level had already been significantly reduced before his escape.

A perfect closed loop.

A young boy with F-rank talent encounters a Shadow Fiend whose rank has plummeted to rock bottom.

With that fearless and resolute spirit.

Plus a little bit of luck.

They successfully turned the tables.

Unwilling to settle for mediocrity, he fought desperately in the dungeon and miraculously obtained an SSS rating.

Inspirational, passionate, and full of positive energy.

At the same time, it is also a declaration.

But for Chen Yifan...

This is a death warrant.

It was as if they had placed him alive on a raging fire.

"Hold!"

Chen Yifan looked at his phone.

He squeezed out that one word through gritted teeth.

His biggest worry before.

It not only happened.

And it erupted in the worst and most thorough way.

As for the Shadow Fiend's reduced level.

He didn't know that this was to make Shadow Fiend's death more believable.

Or does the country truly possess such incredible technology?

At that moment, he didn't have time to think about anything else.

the reason is simple.

A hundred faces!

He is not dead!

Rumors suggest that the two had an excellent relationship, perhaps a mutual respect between legendary assassins.

Or perhaps the two have a very close relationship.

Now Shadow Fiend is dead at his hands.

Will Bai Xiang let him go?

The answer is obvious.

Not will.

"Fanzi, what's wrong? Isn't this a good thing?"

Wang Fugui was unaware of the turmoil raging within Chen Yifan's heart.

He asked, puzzled.

"You're a national hero now! That's Shadow Fiend! An S-class wanted criminal! A bounty of fifty million! Look, the money's already in your account!"

Wang Fugui pointed to the dazzling string of numbers, his face flushed with excitement.

In his simple worldview.

Become famous, make money, be a hero.

This is incredibly good news.

It is the glory of ancestral graves emitting auspicious smoke.

He couldn't understand why Fanzi was not only unhappy, but even had a livid face.

Could it be that we've been too high-profile?

Lin Xiaoyu, who was standing nearby, also came over, her eyes sparkling.

She wasn't as loud and boisterous as Wang Fugui.

But the admiration and fervor in his eyes could not be concealed.

good thing?

Chen Yifan sneered inwardly.

This is not just pushing him to his death!

They even roasted him over a fire.

deny?

This overwhelming media offensive has solidified the "facts" into an ironclad truth.

At this moment, he jumped out and said, "I didn't do it."

There will only be one outcome—it will be seen as modesty.

Or, there's something wrong with his/her brain.

More importantly...

The huge sum of fifty million has been deposited into his account.

This is the highest level of bounty offered by the Dragon Kingdom's Security Bureau.

The distribution process was extremely rigorous.

It is, in itself, an unquestionable official certification.

who is it?

Who exactly is behind this?

Using such thunderous and overwhelming methods.

Did they weave this magnificent yet deadly hero's coat for him?

Chen Yifan's mind raced.

Ultimately, I couldn't find a starting point.

He muttered another curse under his breath.

The restlessness and unease in my heart began to boil over.

What he hates most is the feeling of having his fate arranged by others.

In particular, the safety of family members will be threatened.

"Fanzi, what are you cursing about?"

Wang Fugui was completely oblivious to Chen Yifan's frustration.

He put his arm around Chen Yifan's shoulder.

His cheeks flushed with excitement.

"Awesome, Fanzi! I knew you weren't an ordinary person. You killed Shadow Demon! That's an S-class wanted criminal, worth fifty million. We're rich! Now Xiaoxue's eyes can be saved!"

Wang Fugui's voice was loud, and he made no attempt to hide his ecstasy.

Xiaoxue's eyes...?

Without that 50 million.

He can save them too.

Chen Yifan had already made a reservation before the wild instance suddenly appeared.

However, it happened suddenly.

I just didn't make it.

Can't sit still.

We must find a way to turn this deadly "hero's coat" into our own "protective charm."

Otherwise, the day when all sorts of scoundrels come knocking on your door will be the day your whole family is wiped out.

Chen Yifan took a deep breath, and a simple plan had already formed in his mind.

Then, the restlessness in his eyes slowly subsided.

The taut lines on his face softened as well.

He patted Wang Fugui's arm.

"Alright, stop yelling. You're acting like an idiot."

"Hehe, I'm just happy for you!"

Wang Fugui grinned sheepishly.

Seeing his silly expression, the last trace of gloom in Chen Yifan's heart dissipated.

there is always a solution to a problem.

Even if the sky falls, he has to hold on for his family.

Just then, a silent figure stopped in front of them.

Su Qingxue.

Her gaze was complex, shifting back and forth between Chen Yifan's pale face and the hideous wound on his back.

"The second level of the goblin mine, that person..."

She finally spoke, her voice clear and cold, yet concealing a barely perceptible tremor.

"...It really was you?"

This question carries a hint of anticipated confirmation rather than a pure question.

When the SSS rating was first announced, she didn't believe it was just luck.

Now, the news has connected the two events, completely confirming her suspicions.

Chen Yifan met her eyes, which seemed to see right through him, and his heart tightened.

He did not answer directly.

Instead, he forced a slightly tired and self-deprecating smile.

"Didn't the news already explain it for me?"

"Perhaps... I am one of those legendary chosen ones?"

A typical example of giving an irrelevant answer.

Su Qingxue frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied with the answer.

But seeing Chen Yifan's bloodless face and his feigned relaxed demeanor, she ultimately didn't ask any further questions.

She just stared at him quietly for a few seconds.

Then, he took a small white porcelain bottle out of his pocket and handed it over.

"Jade Skin Ointment is remarkably effective for external injuries and will not leave scars."

Without saying a word, she shoved the porcelain bottle into Chen Yifan's hand and turned to leave.

Only a cold, aloof figure remains, along with a single sentence carried on the wind.

Congratulations, Chen Yifan.

"You are a hero now."

A very soft murmur seemed to be carried on the wind.

When you were little, you said you wanted to be a legendary hero...

"You did it."

However, the unspoken words "Protect me" after the hero remained unsaid.

It's also possible that it dissipated into the air and didn't reach Chen Yifan's ears.

Chen Yifan held the still-warm porcelain bottle in his hand, watching her retreating figure, lost in thought.

The next second, he suddenly stood up.

He said to the fat man and Lin Xiaoyu:

"Let's go!"

"Where to?"

Wang Fugui and Lin Xiaoyu exchanged a glance.

No.

Dude...

The school beauty just came over to bring you medicine!

You didn't react at all?

Where to?

Chen Yifan smiled slightly.

"Of course, we'll go to the security bureau!"

Now that the official conclusion has been reached and the 50 million has been received,

The fact has become the fact.

There are still 50,000 merit points left... naturally, we can't let them go.

However, these are not the main points.

The key point is that he's going to see someone.

Wang Jianguo.

In Chen Yifan's mind, several clues came together.

The first time we met, he was an ordinary grassroots police officer whose mental energy was displayed as a bunch of question marks.

During their second encounter, the Shadow Fiend incident, he was able to stand on equal footing with the director and utter those profound words.

This person is definitely not simple.

Besides, the other party once said... if you have any troubles that you can't solve outside, just go to him!

Now is the time.