C3 Yang Chen Made His Move!!

Regrettably, Red Hair found himself rebuffed by the elder before him!

Normally, revealing his status as an Ability User would command respect from the average person, but this particular elder seemed unimpressed, utterly disregarding Red Hair.

This left Red Hair feeling slighted.

After all, he was an Ability User, a cut above the rest!

He might only rank at E-level, but even that was on par with the elite of special forces.

Such was the prowess of even the lowest-ranked Ability User!

Red Hair's pride was wounded.

He had only just joined No.98 as an associate, hoping to strut his stuff and earn a quick buck. But this stubborn old man wouldn't give him the time of day!

"You looking for trouble?"

Enraged, Red Hair clenched his fist, a flash of red illuminating his hair. The air around his fist seemed to warm by several degrees as he launched it at the old man.

The punch was so swift, the average eye could barely track it.

But in the next instant, Red Hair was shocked; his fist didn't connect with the old man's face. Instead, it was caught by something as solid as steel.

He then saw a young man in ragged clothing gripping his fist, his eyes cold and wolfish as he glared back at Red Hair.

A shiver ran down Red Hair's spine.

His own reflection stared back at him from the young man's dark pupils, like a black abyss ready to consume him.

Goosebumps covered Red Hair as he swallowed hard and tried to maintain his composure in front of Yang Chen.

"Who... who are you? I'll have you know... I'm with No.98!"

"Is No.98 in the habit of harboring scum like you?"

Yang Chen's grip on Red Hair's arm was firm. Despite Red Hair's struggles, it was like a child's tantrum to Yang Chen, who subdued him with ease.

At that moment, Yang Chen felt certain that the Grandmaster Level mentioned in the system was equivalent to Earth's Grandmaster Stage.

Even if not, the difference was negligible!

Red Hair, despite being an E-level Ability User with a rare elemental power, was no match for Yang Chen. This meant Yang Chen's strength surely surpassed the D-level!

And he had done so with energy to spare!

Subduing Red Hair was as effortless as breathing for Yang Chen.

With a slight movement of his hand, a sharp crack and a pained squeal followed.

"Ah~"

Red Hair's agonized scream filled the air as he doubled over.

Yang Chen released his grip, allowing Red Hair to slump to the ground.

Sweat beaded on Red Hair's forehead, his face ashen. His hand, now grotesquely twisted, clearly had its bones crushed by Yang Chen.

"Get lost, and don't let me see you again. If I do, I'll beat you every single time!"

Yang Chen's words were harsh but clear.

Familiar with the city's underbelly, he knew these types feared strength and preyed on weakness.

A harsh lesson was the only way to ensure they remembered.

Fear etched on his face, Red Hair scrambled to his feet and, as he bolted out the door, he threw a venomous look back at Yang Chen.

"You'll regret this!"

Yang Chen heard the threat but dismissed it. Hancheng was small, and its most powerful Ability Users didn't exceed Grade A.

Grade A was formidable, but Yang Chen was undaunted. Besides, it was unlikely such a lowlife could summon an A-grade to his aid.

And if he did, Yang Chen was more than ready to teach that A-grade a lesson.

No.98, an Ability User organization in Hua Xia, had failed to protect the city and even condoned such behavior. What use was such an organization?

"Grandpa Liu, are you alright?"

Yang Chen turned to the old man, his voice gentle.

A glint of light twinkled in the elder's eyes before he smiled softly.

"What's an old man like me to worry about? But you, my boy, you're in for some trouble. No.98 is fiercely protective of their own."

A rare smile crossed Yang Chen's face as he replied.

"If they come, I'll handle it. I just hope it doesn't cause you any trouble, Grandpa Liu."

Confidence laced Yang Chen's words, a testament to his strength.

The old man sighed, "My little noodle shop isn't the issue; it's you who's in danger. You've defeated Red Hair, so you must be an Ability User. In Hua Xia, those not aligned with No.98 are treated as outcasts. It won't be long before No.98 comes after you. You should run while you can."

Yang Chen's gaze sharpened. So No.98 would come after him? That was exactly what he wanted.

Yang Chen was fretting over how to make contact with the top brass of No.98. Ambitious as he was, Yang Chen wasn't keen on climbing the ladder rung by rung. With his formidable power, why shouldn't he position himself where his strength would be recognized?

Wouldn't that be better?

Now that No.98 was targeting him, he saw an opportunity to engage with their upper echelon during the confrontation, perfectly aligning with his plans.

"Let them come at me. I'll handle what comes next. Grandpa Liu, I owe you a debt of gratitude for your help today. I promise to repay your kindness in the future."

With a respectful bow to the elder, Yang Chen turned and strode back to his modest room without a backward glance.

The old man remained by the stove, silently watching Yang Chen's retreating figure, a contemplative expression flickering in his eyes.

His lips barely moved as he murmured, "The disturbance in the Qi yesterday... could it have been this youngster's doing? Clever boy, you've managed to elude even my discernment!"

With a knowing smile, the old man set about straightening the chaos Red Hair had left on the table. Once everything was in order, he shut the door.

Today, there would be no business as usual.