Chapter 103: Hidden in the Shadows, Identity Revealed?!-Mass Job Change: My Skills Are All Forbidden Spells with a Ten Thousand Times Boost(By the banks of the Ruoshui River, the wine cups drift along the gentle current.)

“Senior, that’s my house up ahead,” Lin Han said, pointing toward the grand villa before them.

Feihua clicked her tongue and remarked, “No wonder you were the top scorer in the Huoyue City entrance exams—you get to live in a mansion like this. Truly enviable.”

“Please, senior, don’t tease me,” Lin Han replied. “But I can’t bring you home with me. My family still doesn’t know about my situation, so I’ll have to trouble you to find a place to stay on your own.”

“Understood!” Feihua grinned. “But don’t forget, young boss, you promised to cover my lodging and meals. I’ll be bringing the receipts to Manager Liu for reimbursement.”

“No problem. I’ll head home now,” Lin Han said, parting ways with Feihua without further thought.

As Lin Han’s figure vanished from sight, Feihua melted into the shadows, transforming into a wisp of darkness and appearing atop the highest point in the villa district.

“So many people are watching Lin Han,” she mused. “But I’m paid to solve problems—time to clean things up for him.”

…

Huoyue City Magic Detection Department.

“Director Sun, Senior Si Lintian, after this period of investigation, we can confirm that Wang Qiang is completely clean. His daily routines and activities are all perfectly normal—there’s not a single trace of anything unusual.”

“If nothing unexpected occurs, this matter likely has nothing to do with him,” Sun Hu considered, then said, “Based on the data you submitted and your account, that certainly seems to be the case.”

Si Lintian, however, was unfazed. “Let’s rule Wang Qiang out for now. What about Lin Han?”

“Lin Han… is a bit of an enigma,” Teng Zhibo’s expression turned strange.

“An enigma?” Si Lintian asked, puzzled.

“Since we began monitoring Lin Han, he’s only left home twice. The first time was to the Millennium Commerce City trading market. From our deductions, it seems Lin Han went there to buy the Heart of the Guardian.”

“The Heart of the Guardian? The one from the Diamond Forest?” Si Lintian inquired.

“That’s right. According to the records we obtained from the Job Change Hall, Lin Han most likely went to the trading market at Millennium Commerce City to purchase the Heart of the Guardian. There’s little doubt about it.”

Hearing Teng Zhibo’s report, the two men fell silent for a moment before Si Lintian spoke. “If that’s the case, then this issue probably has nothing to do with Lin Han either. Who else could tie these two together?”

“No one,” Teng Zhibo continued. “Lin Han and Wang Qiang have been close friends since childhood. They probably regard each other as their best friend.”

“Senior, I’m certain it’s not that simple,” Sun Hu said with a hint of suspicion. “Are you suggesting Lin Han went to buy the Heart of the Guardian?”

“Exactly,” Teng Zhibo affirmed.

Sun Hu continued, “I had you all look into Lin Han’s background. By your accounts, the boy’s from a humble family and has always been diligent and hardworking, correct?”

“That’s right,” Teng Zhibo replied, still puzzled.

“Then here’s the issue,” Sun Hu explained. “We all know Lin Han was the top scorer in the city’s entrance exam, and now his whole family has moved into the villa district. But I checked their old house—it’s worthless, and they haven’t even sold it yet. So, where did Lin Han get the money to buy the Heart of the Guardian?”

Teng Zhibo hadn’t considered this. He thought for a moment. “I remember the mayor gifted Lin Han a skill book and a gold-level dungeon entry. Maybe he sold those?”

“If that were the case, Lin Han would have the means to buy the Heart of the Guardian. Even putting aside the skill book, a gold-level dungeon entry alone would fetch a hefty sum.”

“He didn’t sell them,” Sun Hu said. “When I received your reports, I investigated. Nothing matching what Lin Han received appeared on the market.”

“So where did Lin Han get the money?” Teng Zhibo was now thoroughly perplexed. What he had thought was a trivial matter was turning out to be far more complicated than he’d imagined.

“Wait!” Teng Zhibo suddenly said. “Lin Han went out today—I followed him all the way to an auction at Millennium Commerce City.”

“Along the way, Lin Han got into a conflict with Gao Chong. In the end, Lin Han entered the auction with an invitation. I tried to follow him in but ran into Manager Liu, who wouldn’t let me in no matter what I said.”

“With Millennium Commerce City’s influence, I couldn’t press the issue. All I could do was have someone wait outside.”

Si Lintian remarked, “You were absolutely right not to provoke Millennium Commerce City. Their background is enormous—there are countless Supreme-ranked powerhouses registered with them alone. If we antagonized them over this, it could be disastrous for our Xinglong Empire.”

Teng Zhibo’s expression grew serious. “Lin Han may have deep ties with Manager Liu at Millennium Commerce City. Last time, it was Manager Liu who personally escorted Lin Han out.”

“That man definitely knows something, but he’s unwilling to share it with us.”

Si Lintian said, “Still, judging by Lin Han’s reactions, this matter probably isn’t directly related to him.”

“But it’s certainly not entirely unrelated, either. Do you remember the person Du Wanting described?”

Sun Hu replied, “Of course. She sent me a report—someone who could defeat a gold-ranked monster with a single punch. That’s an incredible level of strength.”

“Exactly!” Si Lintian continued. “I later reviewed footage of Lin Han’s matches. Didn’t you notice that all his attacks are with his fists?”

“Senior, are you suggesting Lin Han is the powerhouse Du Wanting described? That’s impossible!” Sun Hu looked at Si Lintian in disbelief.

“Of course not,” Si Lintian replied. “Lin Han only recently awakened, and besides, his class is Priest. There’s no way he could defeat a gold-ranked monster with a single punch.”

“But! I now suspect that Lin Han and that warrior are closely connected. Their fighting styles are remarkably similar!”

“In fact, one could say they’re from the same school. While warriors are generally strong, this kind of straightforward, brutal fighting style is quite rare.”

“Judging by the traces left at the scene, there’s very good reason to be suspicious.”