Chapter 180: Lin Fan's Growing Fame

"Wow, Xiao Bao, your skills are impressive now!" Lin Fan exclaimed in surprise. Xiao Bao had only a sliver of health left; a single kick would end the game.

But Xiao Bao suddenly improved.

With a combo attack…

He made a stunning comeback.

The arcade owner sat hunched over the counter, counting his cash. The smell of money, he had to admit, was intoxicating.

Lin Fan's daily life was quite ordinary.

When they arrived at the arcade, they found the doors closed. Xiao Bao waved his hand, and the bodyguards immediately called the owner using the number displayed on the storefront.

The owner, a gruff man, answered, "Are you crazy? Just after the demonic beast attack destroyed the city, you want me to open? Are you messing with me?"

"Let me tell you straight," he continued, "Even if the king of heaven himself came, I wouldn't open."

Later…

After learning the truth, the owner, without another word, scurried to open the doors. He respectfully ushered in his "God of Fortune," humbly served them drinks, and then, at Xiao Bao's dismissal, scurried away again. He also distributed some exciting comics to the bodyguards.

As the arcade owner, he had to cater to every customer's needs; this was his business principle.

It definitely wasn't about the money.

Money was so vulgar.

That stuff was just meant to insult people.

At the Special Department…

Sun Xiao's earlier live stream had been recorded, and now a group of people were watching the events unfold. As the situation developed, their breathing grew rapid.

From the initial chaos, now no one dared to speak.

If one listened carefully, one could hear sounds that stirred the imagination.

One-Eyed Man sat there, smoking a cigarette, his expression calm and unchanged. Only he knew how excited he truly was.

That mental patient was recruited by me.

Of course, only One-Eyed Man and Jin He Li knew that Lin Fan was a mental patient. Others were still unaware.

"Amazing, truly amazing," the group marveled.

Their eyes were glued to the screen, nearly popping out of their sockets. Everyone present was powerful, but compared to Lin Fan, the gap was simply too vast.

A world of difference.

Then, everyone looked at One-Eyed Man. They knew he was the one who had recruited this powerful individual. Being able to invite such a formidable person was truly remarkable.

The head of the Special Department was indeed no ordinary person.

One-Eyed Man felt their gazes.

He felt a bit smug, admittedly.

The glow of admiration?

The most troubled person right now was Master Yongxin.

More and more people were finding out.

Lin Daoming and Liu Haichan might not actively try to curry favor with Lin Fan, but others would be harder to predict. The thought of the increased pressure in the future made him feel quite uneasy.

He hadn't expected the competition for clinging to a powerful figure's leg to be so fierce.

"Boss, where did this person come from?" someone asked.

Everyone shared the same thought.

They wanted to know his identity.

Faced with their inquiries, One-Eyed Man smiled mysteriously, not revealing anything. He waved his hand.

"Where he came from isn't important. Meeting adjourned. Go about your business."

How could One-Eyed Man tell them…

The powerful person you admire is someone I recruited from a mental hospital.

And I even signed a contract with him.

I admit there was an element of gambling involved.

But, sorry…

I won the bet.

Soon, everyone dispersed.

Only Jin He Li remained. She was still dressed in her most alluring attire, even more so than usual. Jin He Li had prepared herself for death, so she had dressed up specifically, ready to face death with her most beautiful appearance.

One-Eyed Man looked at Jin He Li and smiled. "Now you understand?"

When you don't know what to say, it's best to act enigmatic and say things that require others to fill in the blanks. This is the most reliable approach—let them figure it out themselves.

If they come to their own conclusions, then it must be true.

"I understand," Jin He Li replied.

She hadn't expected One-Eyed Man to have such foresight, or to be willing to trust a mental patient.

She knew that if it weren't for this mental patient…

Yanhai City's survival during this demonic beast invasion would have been questionable.

"Then go back to work. Remember this, I became the head of the Special Department not because of my strength, but because of my vision." One-Eyed Man didn't mind praising himself.

Jin He Li looked at One-Eyed Man, then turned and left. With her perfect figure, even her gait was beautiful. Her tight-fitting clothes showcased her figure flawlessly.

The kind that attracted money.

Few could resist.

One-Eyed Man stood by the window, watching the city gradually regain its vitality. He smiled and lit another cigarette, pondering those who had spoken ill of him earlier.

How should he deal with them tomorrow?

Although gossiping was satisfying, he wanted to teach those people a lesson. There was a price to pay; they couldn't just say whatever they wanted.

Heng Jianqiu barged in.

"Why don't you have any manners?" One-Eyed Man frowned.

Someone from headquarters, so lacking in basic courtesy. It was unimaginable.

Heng Jianqiu said, "I want to know his details."

"Whose?"

"Lin Fan's."

One-Eyed Man had expected this. The emergence of a young, powerful individual would naturally attract attention. Heng Jianqiu's visit was probably not just out of curiosity; he had likely received orders from headquarters to investigate.

"Hahaha," One-Eyed Man laughed. Honestly, he was having second thoughts.

Nightfall.

Downstairs at the department building…

Lin Fan and Old Zhang waved to Xiao Bao.

"Xiao Bao, we're going back."

Xiao Bao leaned out the car window, beaming. "I'll come play with you tomorrow!"

"Sounds good," Lin Fan smiled.

Then, the two men, leading their hen, walked back into the building.

Click-clack!

The sound of high heels approached.

Jin He Li, finished with her work, was heading home. Just then, they met.

Lin Fan and Old Zhang smiled at her, a simple greeting.

After they passed each other…

"Wait," Jin He Li called out, turning around.

Lin Fan looked at her, puzzled. "Is there something I can help you with?"

He remembered this woman from the time he and Old Zhang had encountered her downstairs. He had noticed she seemed distressed and had offered her some stinky tofu, wanting to share the delicacy. But she had been scared and left.

He and Old Zhang had agreed that there must be something wrong with her.

Considering it was nighttime…

It sent shivers down their spines, a feeling of impending doom.

Jin He Li smiled. "Thank you."

With that, she left.

Her smile was beautiful, like a fairy's. If the other department members saw the usually icy Jin He Li smiling like this, they would be speechless with shock.

Is this really our Ice Queen?

"Old Zhang, why did she thank me?" Lin Fan asked.

"Hmm, was it because you gave her stinky tofu the other day?" Old Zhang suggested.

"You mean she likes stinky tofu?"

"It's very possible."

"Oh, so that's it."

The two chatted pleasantly. Just three simple words had conjured up such a scenario in their minds. If Jin He Li knew, she'd have to admit, mental patients were truly terrifying.

They continued towards their dormitory.

Liu Ying wasn't there.

He couldn't come tonight. Because of the bank transfer incident during the day, he had given his entire savings to his girlfriend. Thinking about this terrifying event made him tremble, as if he had fallen into an icy cellar.

So scary.

He constantly checked his WeChat Moments.

Every time there was a new update, his heart would skip a beat. It was truly terrifying. His girlfriend had taken his money and bought designer bags.

"Thanks hubby for the generous support."

Followed by a picture of the bag.

Liu Ying's heart bled.

He kept messaging his girlfriend, not daring to say anything too harsh. He could only play the victim, hoping she would change her mind and give him some hope.

…

In a mountain valley…

The Demonic Serpent King roared furiously, its howls shaking the heavens and startling the surviving demonic beasts around it. They cowered, not daring to have any rebellious thoughts. Their attack on Yanhai City had failed, resulting in heavy losses.

The Demonic Steel Bear had been thrown into the air, and it was thanks to the Demonic Golden Eagle that it had been rescued.

It roared, "That guy is a traitor! He led us into a trap set by the powerful humans!"

The surrounding demonic beasts echoed, "Traitor!"

"Traitor!"

In their minds, the Demonic Rooster had already been labeled a traitor.

The Demonic Serpent King looked at its kin. They hadn't even entered the human city before suffering such heavy losses. This was unacceptable.

If other demonic beasts found out…

They would become a laughingstock.

The Demonic Groundhog emerged from the ground, chattering. "A traitor has appeared among us! We must tell all the demonic beasts and bind him to the pillar of shame!"

The Demonic Groundhog wasn't powerful; it was a master digger.

It was rarely seen during battles.

But after the fighting ended, it would reappear.

The Demonic Groundhog chattered, "The tragic death of the Demonic Cockroach King must be this traitor's doing! We must eliminate him!"

Its cries were met with approval.

"Eliminate the traitor!"

"Eliminate the traitor!"

The demonic beasts chanted loudly.

If the Demonic Rooster knew about this, it would definitely defend itself: I'm not a traitor! I'm a demonic beast hero! Everything I do is for the demonic beasts!

I live among humans, constantly in danger.

Not only do you not admire me, but you also accuse me of being a traitor! This is intolerable!

The Demonic Serpent King fell into deep thought.

It considered the strength of that human. He was truly powerful. If they couldn't eliminate him, it would be a very bad thing for the demonic beasts.