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

"A hunting ground?!"

On the other end of the communicator came Wang Pangzi's voice, filled with surprise and uncertainty.

"Fanzi, are you kidding me? That's a wild dungeon! People can die there!"

"I know."

Chen Yifan's voice was very calm.

That's why we're going.

He didn't explain further.

Although Fatty Wang is simple-minded, he is not stupid.

The public opinion surrounding the "May 5.17 Incident" seems to have subsided, but will Li Wei's wealthy father let it go?

Will the mysterious investigation team from Longdu, "Night Eyes," let me off easily?

The poisonous weeds of doubt have long since grown wildly in the shadows.

There is only one way to completely eradicate it.

With an undeniable massacre and absolute power, he proved to everyone that Chen Yifan's SSS rating was not something he got by luck!

Only in this way can we truly gain attention.

As long as it receives official attention.

A Night Eye?

What is there to fear?

And this newly emerged wild instance is the perfect stage to prove its existence.

"I see!"

Fatty Wang's voice instantly became incredibly excited.

"Damn it! Fanzi, you say what to do, and I'll do it! My life is yours from now on."

"Call Xiaoyu up. Meet at the entrance in fifteen minutes."

After hanging up the call, Chen Yifan made up his mind and opened his personal panel.

With a tap of your finger, all 70 free attribute points are allocated to "Agility".

boom!

Agility attribute, soars to 500 points!

A tingling, rhythmic sensation spread through his muscles, bones, and skin, and power flowed through his limbs and bones. He could even "see" the trajectory of dust particles floating in the air.

Next, allocate 3 skill points to [Shadow Step].

Shadow Step Lv.4

[Effect: Consumes 20 points of Psionic Energy and 10 points of Spiritual Energy to merge into the shadows and enter a 'Stealth' state for 25 seconds. While in Stealth, movement speed is increased by 50%, and the next attack inflicts 'Armor Penetration' and 'Backstab,' dealing 600% critical damage. Cooldown: 10 seconds.]

A stronger burst of power, longer stealth, and even, as long as one has enough mental strength and psychic energy, one can stealth indefinitely.

This was his true reliance when he ventured into unknown and dangerous territory.

After finishing everything, he changed into an inconspicuous black combat uniform, pulled down the hood, and hid his entire face in the shadows.

Fifteen minutes later, at the villa entrance.

Fatty Wang and Lin Xiaoyu were already waiting there.

Fatty Wang still had that same honest and simple look.

But his eyes held a sharpness and composure he hadn't shown before.

Behind him, the cracked shield was no longer carried.

Instead, there was a huge battle axe with an exaggerated shape and steam faintly flowing from its blade.

Epic weapon: The Foreman's Steam Axe!

Although he is not yet able to fully unleash the weapon's power.

But just holding it in your hand, the heavy sense of oppression is enough to make any enemy tremble with fear.

Lin Xiaoyu stood quietly to the side.

She was still holding that black plastic flowerpot in her arms.

In the flowerpot, the blood-red "Bloodthirsty Poison Ivy" seemed to have grown even larger than yesterday.

Its vines even sprouted tiny, barbed thorns that gleamed dangerously in the sunlight.

The girl's face still held a somewhat timid expression.

But her eyes no longer darted away.

It was a complex radiance, a mixture of fear, anticipation, and a hint of yandere madness.

It looked just like a young beast that had just tasted blood.

"Is everything ready?"

Chen Yifan's gaze swept over the two of them.

"Ready!"

The two spoke in unison, their voices filled with an unprecedented determination.

"Walk."

Without wasting any more words, Chen Yifan flagged down a hover taxi.

"Set off."

……

Jiangcheng No.1 Middle School, playground.

The atmosphere was a hundred times more somber than at the last mobilization meeting.

Nearly half of the students were gone forever.

The remaining two hundred-plus people, although they all survived the brutal dungeon, each of them carried an indelible shadow on their faces.

On the high platform, Principal Zhou Dehai and several school leaders had solemn expressions.

Beside them stood several military professionals dressed in combat uniforms, exuding a fierce aura.

They are members of the official exploration team.

"Students."

Zhou Dehai's voice, amplified by the loudspeaker, resounded throughout the entire playground.

"Regarding the tragedy of the 'May 5.17 Incident,' the school bears an unshirkable responsibility. I, Zhou Dehai, on behalf of the school, extend my deepest condolences to all the students who perished, and my sincerest apologies to all the surviving students!"

He bowed deeply.

The students below the stage were completely silent.

"However, grief cannot solve problems, and avoidance certainly won't!"

Zhou Dehai straightened up, his voice suddenly becoming impassioned.

"Today, a brand new wild dungeon has descended upon our Jiangcheng!"

"This is a crisis, but also an opportunity!"

"The Education Bureau and the military have decided to award the first exploration rights for this wild instance to Jiangcheng No. 1 Middle School!"

"This is a sign of trust in us, and also our best chance to wash away the shame and prove ourselves!"

"Now, all students who have reached level 5 or above are welcome to volunteer! All students who participate in this exploration mission will receive a 10-point bonus on their college entrance examination score, regardless of the outcome!"

"Furthermore, the military will award merit points based on everyone's performance, and all spoils obtained within the instance will belong to the individual!"

boom!

One sentence instantly ignited the enthusiasm of all the students in the audience!

10 extra points on the college entrance exam!

Merit points?

All the harvest belongs to the individual!

These conditions are like a windfall!

The shadow of the previous instance was instantly lessened by this enormous temptation.

"I'm signing up!"

"I'm going too! Damn, fortune favors the bold!"

"Let's do it! The worst that can happen is we die!"

Immediately, public sentiment was agitated.

Su Qingxue remained quietly standing in the far corner of the crowd, her icy blue eyes as calm as still water.

She will go.

It's not for extra points, nor for so-called glory.

She just wanted to know if that "mysterious powerhouse" who felt so unfamiliar to her would reappear.

At the same time, verify something.

Just then, three figures walked in unhurriedly from the entrance of the playground.

Instantly, it attracted everyone's attention.

The leader was a boy wearing a black hoodie, whose face was obscured.

Beside him were a fat man carrying a giant axe and a thin girl holding a flowerpot.

It's them!

A trio of useless trash!

"Holy crap! Chen Yifan really came?"

"Wasn't he already an SSS-level student, guaranteed admission to one of the top three universities? What's he doing here?"

"Tch, who knows how he got that SSS rank? Maybe it's just fake news the school deliberately spread to silence gossip?"

"Exactly! Look at how he's hiding his face, he's definitely guilty!"

The jarring chatter resumed once more.

But this time, no one dared to mock them loudly in front of them like they did last time.

After all, Chen Yifan was level 15.

Furthermore, the imposing aura emanating from the giant axe on Wang Fugui's shoulder caused everyone to instinctively shut their mouths.

Lin Xiaoyu stiffened slightly after hearing the surrounding discussions.

The blood-red vines in the flowerpot in his arms suddenly tensed up like a venomous snake, and the barbs at their tips flashed with a cold light.

Ignoring all the stares, Chen Yifan walked straight to the registration desk and signed his name on the form.

Then, he raised his head, his gaze passing over the crowd, and met the eyes of Principal Zhou Dehai on the high platform.

Their eyes met in mid-air.

One is as calm as water, the other as deep as the sea.

A meaningful smile appeared on Zhou Dehai's lips.

This young man seems unwilling to be a "lucky one" who is content with mediocrity.

His ambitions were far greater than anyone could imagine.

Chen Yifan also understood the same message from the principal's eyes.

He knew that he had been targeted by this old fox.

But it doesn't matter.

What he wanted was this stage that everyone was watching.

He wanted everyone to see whether Chen Yifan relied on luck or strength!

Alright, registration is now closed!

"All students involved in the mission, board the bus immediately and head to the eastern suburbs!"