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

Wang Jianguo's office fell into a deathly silence.

Chen Yifan understood Wang Jianguo's extremely subtle actions.

I was utterly shocked.

But his face showed no sign of anything amiss.

"Uncle Wang, do you mean that as long as I... play the hero well, the country will help me get rid of that assassin called 'Hundred Faces'?"

As he spoke, his peripheral vision once again inadvertently swept across the northwest corner of the ceiling.

That smoke detector.

Since Wang Jianguo knew about it, he allowed it to exist...

This in itself speaks volumes.

"That's natural."

Wang Jianguo picked up the teacup and used the lid to skim off the foam on the surface of the water.

His posture was as leisurely as an old man sunbathing in a park.

It was as if that extremely subtle gesture had never happened.

"Bai Xiang is an S-class wanted criminal who has been on our Dragon Kingdom's radar for many years and is utterly wicked."

"If you can lure him out this time, it will be a huge favor to us."

Wang Jianguo looked up at him, his words filled with official platitudes.

"The country will not allow heroes to shed blood and tears; this is a matter of principle."

His words were spoken with great righteousness and awe.

"Then...then I'm relieved!"

Chen Yifan's tense nerves seemed to relax instantly, and he let out a long sigh of relief.

Then, he scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, looking just like a young man who had just put down a heavy burden.

"Uncle Wang, look, I've suddenly become a hero..."

"It's all news coverage and award ceremonies."

"But I'm really feeling very uneasy."

"Mainly... I'm afraid I won't be able to protect my mom and my sister."

"You know Bai Xiang, he's ruthless. What if he..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but his worry for his family was evident.

This is a perfectly reasonable request.

It's perfectly reasonable for a "hero" who has been thrust into the limelight and become a target of an S-class assassin to ask for protection of his family.

As for being monitored.

Since the other party is aware of this, he doesn't need to cause trouble for himself.

"The question you raised is crucial, and it's exactly what we're preparing to address."

Wang Jianguo seemed to have anticipated this.

He slowly put down his teacup, took a document from the drawer, and pushed it in front of Chen Yifan.

The moment he saw the document, a cold sneer flashed in Chen Yifan's eyes.

Goodness...

Was this all planned out in advance, just waiting for them to fall into the trap?

"This is the security plan for you that the bureau just drafted."

"Of course, that includes your family too."

"From today onwards, your family's security will be taken over by our personnel, and the security level will be raised to the highest level."

"In addition, considering long-term security, the bureau has made a special approval for a property located in 'Longcheng No. 1'."

"The security system there is military-grade, which can guarantee your safety to the greatest extent."

Dragon City No. 1?

The most exclusive upscale neighborhood in Jiangcheng, with its detached villas, where even a fly is said to need to be verified before it can enter.

Even the security guards are all at least level 40.

That's quite a grand gesture.

but!

This isn't a reward; it's clearly a magnificent fish tank.

Afraid that this "bait" would escape, we specially moved him to a sturdier place to keep him.

"This...this is far too valuable!"

Chen Yifan perfectly displayed an expression of being flattered and waved his hands repeatedly.

Wang Jianguo smiled at Chen Yifan's insincere expression and pointed to the document, adding:

"Don't overthink it. This is a 'safe house' arranged for you by the bureau. The ownership still belongs to the bureau. You can move out whenever you have the ability to protect yourself or when the crisis is over."

Chen Yifan then nodded as if he had suddenly realized something, but inwardly he sneered.

It turns out it was a temporary stay.

That sounds nice, but it's still just a gilded cage.

"Alright, besides this, your merit points have also been credited to your account."

"Fifty thousand points."

"Enough for you to redeem a whole bunch of good stuff in the Merit Shop."

"My personal suggestion is that you prioritize exchanging for some defensive, escape, and survival items, just in case."

"Thank you, Uncle Wang! Thank you, organization!"

Chen Yifan "excitedly" stood up and gave Wang Jianguo an awkward salute.

Wang Jianguo was amused by his appearance and waved his hand:

"Alright, stop joking around. Remember, get some rest these next few days. Someone will take care of things regarding the awards ceremony."

"You don't need to think about anything, just stand tall and be a hero of our Jiangcheng."

"yes!"

Chen Yifan responded loudly.

Without saying a word, he picked up the document and the crystal fragments on the table, turned around, and took a step.

Wang Jianguo raised his hand, opened his mouth, and finally just sighed softly before letting his arm fall limply to his side.

The office door closed behind me.

The humility and youthful awkwardness on Chen Yifan's face vanished without a trace after the door lock clicked shut.

Instead, he possessed a profound and indifferent demeanor that belied his age.

He walked unhurriedly down the brightly lit corridor of the Security Bureau.

Every word of conversation and every expression in Wang Jianguo's office just now was rapidly being reviewed in his mind.

The red dot in that smoke alarm was like a poisonous thorn, deeply embedded in his memory.

Wang Jianguo was being monitored.

The meaning behind this sent a chill down Chen Yifan's spine.

This game is much bigger and more complex than he imagined.

He is now like a pawn that has been pushed to the center of a chessboard.

All eyes were on him, waiting for him to move forward, waiting for him to be devoured, thus triggering an earth-shattering massacre.

"The bait must be prepared to be bait..."

Chen Yifan chuckled to himself.

But Chen Yifan was never one to willingly become bait.

"Fanzi! Fanzi! Wait for us!"

Wang Fugui and Lin Xiaoyu saw Chen Yifan come out and walk forward without looking up, so they chased after him, panting.

"How is it? What did Officer Wang say to you? You seem distracted; I've called you several times..."

Wang Fugui put his arm around Chen Yifan's shoulder and asked curiously.

Chen Yifan's expression had long since returned to its usual easygoing demeanor.

He waved the document in his hand.

She lightly tucked it into Wang Fugui's arms.

"It's nothing, it's just that the organization saw that I performed well and rewarded me with an apartment, saying it was for safety reasons."

"A reward house? Where is it? Who are you looking down on? It's not like we don't have one... it's a big villa."

Wang Fugui asked casually, while nonchalantly flipping through the documents.

The next second, his voice stopped abruptly.

Those eyes, which were not big to begin with, suddenly widened to the size of copper bells.

He rubbed his eyes, leaned closer to look, and opened his mouth wider and wider, big enough to fit an egg.

"Dragon...Dragon City No. 1?! A detached villa?! With...with a private swimming pool and private garden?!"

Wang Fugui's voice suddenly rose.

He lived near Longcheng No. 1, and he knew better than anyone what those four words meant.

That's not a house; that's an admission ticket to the pinnacle of Jiangcheng.

It's more than one level above the Heavenly Cloud Court.

"Holy crap! Fan Zi!"

Wang Fugui grabbed Chen Yifan, his face turning a deep purplish-red with excitement.

"You've really struck it rich! You've achieved everything in one fell swoop, reaching the pinnacle of life!"

Lin Xiaoyu also curiously came over for a look, her beautiful eyes filled with undisguised envy and genuine happiness for her friend.

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

Chen Yifan slapped his hand away in annoyance.

"They said it was for safety reasons that the bureau asked us to stay temporarily, but they didn't say it was for me."

"Oh? What a disappointment!"

Wang Fugui's excitement immediately wilted, and he pouted.

"I knew it! This is such a huge sum of money... How much must that have cost?"

"Let's go home."

Chen Yifan didn't bother arguing with him and took the first step.

At the same time, the brain begins to work at high speed.

Wang Jianguo cannot be trusted entirely, and the forces behind that surveillance camera are difficult to distinguish as friend or foe.

Wanting him to be a harmless bait? Dream on.

His immediate concern is to prevent the venomous snake "Hundred Forms" from actually taking the bait.

He quickly used all available resources to build a truly secure barrier for himself and his family, one that was independent of anyone else.

And the most suitable place is his current home.

At the same time, he now has a better hand than ever before.

More than 80 million.

A large amount of materials were seized from the dungeon.

The Merit Mall has a huge limit of 50,000 points.

as well as……

Chen Yifan paused slightly, took out his phone, and found the number he had saved during the dungeon run from a long list of contacts.

Mu Wanqing.

It's time to let her experience the weight of the [Abyss Contract].