Chapter 004: Are They Actually Playing Dirty?

After a few breaths, Xu Yu also arrived behind that fragile figure, walking side by side with Lu Guangchen

At the same time, he felt that the man walking alongside him cast another disdainful glance in his direction, and then, as if nothing had happened, the other party continued to walk as if he were a true passerby strolling down the street

Certainly, he usually does not act impulsively. The targets he selects must primarily meet two criteria. First, their attire and demeanor must exhibit a sense of taste, which reflects true high-end sophistication. It is not sufficient to merely present a façade of a suit and tie; this often requires an exceptionally discerning eye.

After walking a few meters, the two of them casually glanced to the left and right once more, and upon realizing that no one was watching, they moved simultaneously

Even if Xu Yu did not understand before, the other party's actions had become so obvious. If he still did not understand, it would mean he was a fool. Although he was still puzzled by the sudden emergence of his own abilities, which seemed rather strange, seeing a thief act so arrogantly stirred some hidden anger within him. After a moment of contemplation, Xu Yu directly stepped forward and followed the other person's footsteps.

Although in a large metropolis like Ningcheng, there are quite a few pickpockets, those who can truly master this skill to perfection are definitely few in number

What a joke, this guy is a big thief, and in the contest between two thieves, he actually shouts to catch the thief

Looking up, Xu Yu was surprised to find that it was the young man who had just committed the theft, staring in astonishment at her left hand. In his gaze, there flickered a hint of disdain and mockery.

The splendor created by two left hands has also vanished into thin air

Therefore, the time he usually spends searching for a target is far greater than the actual act of theft. For instance, regarding the target just now, he followed the person for several blocks before swiftly taking action during a moment of distraction.

Amidst the chaotic shouts, the woman ahead finally became aware; upon turning around, she immediately let out a piercing scream filled with intensity

Just as his left hand reached out, Lu Guangchen suddenly froze, for he did not anticipate the opponent's sniper shot; instead, he directly approached the bag in front of him

Grass

When it comes to the skills displayed with his fingers, Lü Guangchen can indeed smile with pride as he surveys the entire Ningcheng. In the past, whenever his peers encountered him, they would often see him at the street corner and immediately turn around to hide at the end of the street

After just a few breaths, Xu Yu felt a sharp pain in the back of her hand and instinctively withdrew her hand.

However, upon closer inspection, the flight of the two colorful butterflies reveals a one-sided situation of pursuit and escape. The left hand of the butterfly on the right, which appears somewhat stiff, has been continuously chased and struck, leaving it with no choice but to awkwardly evade and flee

Amidst a sinister, low chuckle, Lu Guangchen glanced at Xu Yu once more, then suddenly turned his head, surveying his surroundings. Soon, a frail figure, walking with its head down and mingling among the crowd just a few steps ahead, caught his eye.

Regardless of the circumstances, in his intense daze, a large number of pedestrians on both sides suddenly turned their heads to look. Then, when they saw that Lu Guangchen was extending his left hand, which was almost touching the edge of the handbag of the woman in front, the crowd suddenly became chaotic

On the right side, that slightly stiff left hand also reacted in an instant, transforming both hands into two colorful butterflies fluttering chaotically, quickly entangling with each other, splashing a dazzling array of brilliance.

However, little did I expect that this newly acquired skill would encounter provocation from a peer

Puff

hiss

Feeling the pain on the back of his hand, Lu Guangchen was suddenly alarmed. He quickly withdrew his left hand and cast a suspicious glance to the left. In his eyes, there was nothing but astonishment. It was impossible. How could this person change so drastically in such a short time?

Secondly, if the person is from outside, it is evident that anyone with a modicum of intelligence would understand that the poor have little to spare. Additionally, in modern times, people are accustomed to using cards; even the wealthy may not carry much cash. Therefore, after committing theft, they often have subsequent methods to employ.

In a single sentence, it left Lü Guangchen utterly bewildered, as he stared blankly at the person on his right, exuding a sense of confusion.

However, if this were to involve a local person of wealth and influence, it would be less secure. After all, an outsider, once they take the empty armor, could simply leave without a trace. In contrast, a local individual is likely to be encountered again in the future. If the matter were to be exposed, they would face significant trouble ahead.

Although it did not have a substantial title, the reputation of Lü Guangchen as the King of Pickpockets had already begun to establish itself in an intangible way

Catch him

Xu Yu was momentarily taken aback, and then, somewhat astonished

Oh? This guy... and the books

What is going on? The other party is ... ...

It was just a glance, and Xu Yu, who was already somewhat astonished, fainted again

Is there a thief

However, he was unaware that the young man across from him was experiencing a far greater turmoil within than Xu Yu

Lü Guangchen is precisely this type of top-notch pickpocket

Only after locking onto that figure did Lü Guangchen quickly turn his head, giving Xu Yu a mocking smile and pointing towards that silhouette.

Just as Xu Yu was lost in thought, he suddenly felt a scorching gaze directed straight at him

At the same time, both individuals glanced slightly to the left and right.

There is a thief

The questions in his mind had not yet dissipated when Lü Guangchen was once again horrified to discover that the man's mouth had suddenly opened wide, and then, a loud and clear low shout suddenly erupted from that mouth

Amidst the chaotic screams, Lu Guangchen cast a glance to the side, his eyes filled with astonishment and anger. At that moment, he was truly bewildered with rage. This person is utterly shameless, isn't he

Upon recalling these matters, Lü Guangchen became furious. This fellow was already a master, yet he still resorted to underhanded tactics against him

That is to first swallow the cash, then pretend to be a good Samaritan who has found an empty wallet, and finally return the remaining empty leather case. At that time, with the cards and identification inside, he often stands to gain a considerable reward.

Indeed, as he approached the target, Lü Guangchen did not intend to act directly, as that would be too obvious. Similarly, Xu Yu instinctively refrained from taking action.

In an instant, two left hands, like butterflies flitting through flowers, swiftly darted forward. However, in the act of movement and within the context of the book, the left hand on the right still bore some traces of stiffness.

Only because he does not believe that there are still people in Ningcheng who dare to provoke him

***

Indeed, during the act of theft, being unexpectedly discovered by someone who not only refrains from shouting but also displays quite commendable finger skills—what else could that be but encountering a fellow practitioner and facing a provocation

He shot Xu Yu a fierce glance, his eyes filled with anger. Lu Guangchen moved again, vowing to make this guy pay next time.

This peculiar change took him by surprise, causing him to pause slightly even with his hand, and he turned his head in further confusion. Subsequently, he saw a strange smile suddenly emerge on that fair and handsome face.

How bold you are!

After all, while the struggle was intense, neither of the two dared to let outsiders discover it easily. Meanwhile, as he watched, Lü Guangchen felt a continuous sense of delight; this guy wants to challenge me? It's simply a case of not knowing when to quit!

However, if someone dares to provoke his opponent, Lu Guangchen would not hesitate to inflict a brutal psychological trampling on them

Soon, when he noticed that no one was looking this way, Lu Guangchen moved again. This time, he gathered even more strength, preparing to give that guy a severe lesson

None other than this

Noticing the rigidity of the opponent on the right, Lü Guangchen smiled again, but that left hand, without the slightest hesitation, directly pecked towards the right.

Casually glancing to the left and right, he saw pedestrians on both sides. If anyone were to act, a glance and a slight gasp might very well incite a wave of panic. In this moment of extreme tension, Xu Yu was suddenly somewhat astonished at his own audacity.

But when the opponent's hand, with a fierce speed, quickly entangled back, Lu Guangchen was suddenly taken aback. This was because the hand that had been obviously stiff and somewhat clumsy last time had, this time, become several times more fluid and smooth, effortlessly dodging his attack. Then, while he was momentarily dazed, it pecked sharply at his left hand.

To be honest, he is quite nervous right now. After all, that sudden strange ability has made his hands agile, but he had never even thought about such a thing before, let alone actually doing it

Seeing Xu Yu standing still, Lv Guangchen, however, remained completely unconcerned. He merely raised his left hand, gestured with his pinky finger towards Xu Yu, and then silently turned around, walking away in a natural and casual manner.

To say that the other party has rapidly grown and matured to this extent during the first probing is truly unbelievable. Therefore, it can only be concluded that the other party concealed their strength from the very beginning, intending to deceive him.

However, the agile and fluid hand on the left quickly transformed from a flurry of butterflies into a fierce bird, relentlessly pursuing, aiming to tear apart all defenses of the opponent

However, this slight surprise eased his previously tense mood

Looking a few steps behind, the man's somewhat stiff movements and erratic gaze led Lu Guangchen to conclude that he was most likely a novice, although his left hand was quite decent.