Rebirth of the thief who roamed around the world (BOOK 3)

Chapter 492 - Challenge

Nie Yan quickly connected the dots. It appeared Xie Yao's marriage with Liu Rui in the previous timeline was most likely related to the internal struggles of the Dragonsoar Financial Group. Their marriage only looked happy on the outside, but in truth it was anything but perfect. Liu Rui regularly went drinking and slept with a new woman every night. When that incident occurred between Nie Yan and Yao Yao in the underground secret chamber, it was after Xie Yao and Liu Rui got married. At that time, Xie Yao was still untouched.

As the puzzle pieces started falling in place, certain things started making sense. Given the influence of Xie Yao's parents, there was nothing Liu Rui could do if she didn't like him. Even if they were married, it was a loveless one. It was no wonder Liu Rui spent all his time drinking and whoring.

The marriage to Liu Rui was probably a temporary expedient measure. When Xie Yao's grandfather got everything back in control, Liu Rui's family was probably in for a world of pain. Her grandfather had climbed his way to the top step by step, having encountered all sorts of predicaments. How could he allow someone else to sleep in his bed? When the Dragonsoar Financial Group was stable, he definitely wouldn't let Liu Rui's family off lightly. If Nie Yan were in the same situation, he would definitely expunge Liu Rui's family from the Dragonsoar Financial Group, especially because his precious granddaughter had suffered a great injustice in the process!

Realizing this, Nie Yan faintly chuckled.

"Why are you laughing? What's making you so happy?" Xie Yao asked. Nie Yan's change in mood was a little strange.

"It's nothing. I'm sure your grandfather will handle the situation. You don't have to worry about him."

"Mhm." Xie Yao nodded.

"Remember your promise. When we get back, you'll show me your dance," Nie Yan whispered in Xie Yao's ear.

Xie Yao immediately turned bright red.

The male students interested in Xie Yao were left stunned by the sight and let out sighs of regret. It was a pity that the goddess in their hearts was already taken. Furthermore, the person who had taken her, Nie Yan, was too amazing. They could never hope of competing with him.

Everyone started moving the seats to the sides of the room in preparation for a class party.

Many people approached Nie Yan in an attempt to befriend him. Even those who were normally quite arrogant had no choice but to lower themselves. His future prospects were unlimited. Each of them wanted to build a good relationship with him early.

Even the students who rarely ever showed their faces in class also came.

Nie Yan was naturally warm and affable as he mingled with everyone.

An impressive and handsome looking male student approached Nie Yan.

Nie Yan heard the murmurs of those around him. This person was called Qin Han. He was of Chinese descent and the young heir to the Monet Financial Group, a banking oligarch all the way in South America. In terms of influence, they far surpassed the Dragonsoar Financial Group and were in no way weaker than the Century Financial Group, even surpassing them in some aspects. Most terrifying was that the Monet Financial Group controlled the finances and military power of several countries in that region. Their strength had already grown beyond the scope of normal comprehension.

For a corporation to have enough power to influence a country's politics and military power in this day and age wasn't strange at all.

From the start of the school year to now, this was the first time Qin Han had appeared. In the previous timeline, Nie Yan had only heard of him. They had met a few times, but Nie Yan only learned of it after the fact. He was an elusive fellow, and It wasn't easy for ordinary people to meet him. Some people said he only entered Huahai High for Xie Yao, but those were only rumours.

Qin Han gestured toward Nie Yan with his wine glass.

"A toast to you, Mad Rogue Nirvana Flame," Qin Han smiled.

The entire class suddenly fell silent. Everyone turned to look at Nie Yan with inconceivable expressions on their faces. Conviction was extremely popular. Regardless of whether you played the game or not, many people knew the significance the name Mad Rogue Nirvana Flame held.

Although a few people knew Nie Yan was Nirvana Flame, they were only an extremely small minority and belonged to his close circle of friends. Many people were still in the dark.

No one doubted Qin Han's words. Given his status, there was no reason to make things up.

This was a startling revelation.

"Thanks." Nie Yan raised his glass before taking a sip. He closely observed the person in front of him. Qin Han carried himself with grace. His face was full of smiles. However, Nie Yan felt a faint sense of danger from him.

Qin Han turned to Xie Yao and said with a graceful smile, "When I first entered this school and saw Xie Yao, I thought I had met an angel. I chased her for a year and a half, but she didn't pay attention to me in the slightest. Because of business I saw myself forced to travel to Europe and North America, and have been there since. Hearing that it was graduation today, I hurried back. To my surprise, I learned Xie Yao has already found someone. Brother Nie, you truly are blessed."

"Everything happens for a reason. Those who are fated to be together will inevitably meet no matter the distance," Nie Yan replied. This Qin Han fellow had only appeared a couple of times, so Nie Yan's impression of him wasn't that deep. In the past, when he heard of people talking about Qin Han, he felt this person was mysterious. Nie Yan had almost zero interactions with him.

"Yes, true indeed. Mad Rogue Nirvana Flame, I find you quite interesting. Not long ago Conviction released in South America. I originally had no interest in playing, but after meeting you, I've changed my mind. I want to see what's so captivating about this game," Qin Han laughed.

It took around five days for Conviction to spread from China to Europe, then to North America. It was still expanding further outward, the number of people who could access the game increasing by the day. More people meant more opportunities for profit. Many financial groups were starting to establish a presence in the game, causing it to grow even more.

Nie Yan's mind trembled. Although Qin Han's words were pretty carefree, this was basically a declaration of war.

"That's great to hear. I'm sure you'll fall in love with the game immediately," Nie Yan faintly smiled. He wasn't the slightest bit afraid.

Qin Han was surprised. He didn't expect Nie Yan to respond in such a way. He laughed, "I'll trust your word then. This makes me want to play even more. However, once I start something, I always follow through with it till the end."

Qin Han's self confidence bordered on conceit.