C4 Heavenly God Descends to Earth!

When Su Hao rose to his feet, it took everyone by surprise.

No one anticipated that Su Hao would take a stand for a woman under such perilous circumstances.

Their reaction to this act of heroism wasn't one of admiration or respect, but rather a chorus of sneers and cold laughter.

After all, the adversaries they faced were not mere street thugs, but armed murderers.

Acting the hero in such a situation was a sure path to a dead end.

As expected, the moment Su Hao stood, the expression of the burly man leading the group turned grim, his eyes signaling a deadly intent.

"Kid, you think you're playing with fire?"

With a calm demeanor, Su Hao cast a glance at Bai Wenling behind him and addressed the burly man, "Your priority should be to exit the jewelry store, not to indulge in the thrill of a woman's company. I assume you're here to rob in hopes of living the high life hereafter. But with the police force multiplying outside, lingering over this woman will only diminish your chances of escaping with the loot to virtually none."

"Despite having hostages, you're only five in number. Someone's bound to let their guard down. Besides, the jewelry store's visibility is extensive, and the police could easily position snipers to take you out unexpectedly."

"You may think you have the upper hand, but you've failed to capitalize on it. Instead, it would be wiser to take me as your hostage. Allow me to introduce myself—I am the son of the East City Region's district manager. Holding me captive would be far more advantageous than any of these trembling souls."

His argument was cogent, particularly the revelation of his identity, which visibly piqued the robbers' interest.

Using the district manager's son as leverage was infinitely better than preying on the frightened crowd. Regardless of their chances of a clean getaway, the mere status of the district manager's son would instill enough dread in the police to catch them unprepared.

"The district manager's son?" The burly man's brow furrowed, eyeing Su Hao with a skeptical glint.

Truth be told, Su Hao's attire hardly matched that of a district manager's son.

Yet, facing such jeopardy, Su Hao remained impressively composed, showing no fear of the firearm in the man's grasp. Clearly, he was no stranger to danger, making it quite plausible that he was indeed the district manager's son.

"Why should I trust what you're saying?"

"As the son of the East City Region's executive, the safety of the people is a duty I can't shirk. The jewelry store is equipped with cameras. If I don't step forward, wouldn't I just be handing the reporters an opportunity to stir up public opinion?" Su Hao said, his face unflinching, his tone as steady as still water.

"Why else would I be foolish enough to stand up and spill all this if not to save these hostages?"

"Put it another way, if I were just an average Joe, do you honestly think I'd take a stand for a woman?"

"Good looks are a dime a dozen. No matter how pretty a woman is, she'll eventually fade like a flower. In my eyes, risking it all for a woman is the height of folly."

As he delivered these words, Su Hao cast a dismissive glance at Bai Wenling, shrugged his shoulders, and adopted a resigned air, sighing heavily.

Bai Wenling's gaze was filled with complexity and intensified guilt. Being highly intelligent, she understood that Su Hao's remarks were all for her protection.

The jewelry store was enveloped in silence.

The robbers exchanged glances, seemingly pondering their next move.

Su Hao remained stationary, appearing outwardly resigned, yet his palms were slick with sweat.

He was gambling on the robbers' instinct for self-preservation.

These robbers had brazenly taken over the jewelry store, indicating that escaping with jewels and cash was of greater importance to them than a fleeting thrill with a woman.

If the robbers bought into the identity he had fabricated, he'd have the opportunity to bring the five people within a meter of himself. Then, with the activation of the Pretentious Experience Card, he could turn the tables in an instant.

Naturally, if the robbers didn't buy his story, he'd be in grave danger.

The silence stretched for a tense ten seconds, during which Su Hao could hear the thumping of his own anxious heart.

Finally, the stocky man gave him a penetrating look and, setting aside his doubts, instructed the other four robbers, "Search him. Check for bugs. We might need his help to get out of here later."

"Right!" The four robbers nodded and promptly began a thorough search of Su Hao.

Su Hao offered no resistance, cooperating fully while inwardly breathing a sigh of relief.

The plan was a success!

Everyone around breathed a sigh of relief at the sight.

It had never crossed their minds that the young man before them was the son of the district leader, nor had they anticipated that Su Hao would willingly become a hostage to ensure their safety.

What kind of courage did that take?

Witnessing Su Hao's readiness to face death, the crowd was filled with mixed emotions.

In light of Su Hao's altruistic courage, they felt somewhat selfish by comparison.

Bai Wenling had tried to speak up numerous times, but the look Su Hao gave her caused her to bite her tongue.

Once they had frisked him and confirmed Su Hao was free of any listening devices, the stocky man instructed the other four robbers to load up with the jewels and cash. They positioned themselves closely around him in the four cardinal directions, while he, gun in hand, escorted Su Hao step by step toward the entrance of the jewelry store.

As they moved, Su Hao was mentally measuring the distance, ensuring the robbers stayed within a meter's radius. Then, he mentally commanded, "System, activate the Detainment Experience Card."

"Confirmed, system engaged!"

No sooner had the words been spoken than the robbers, who had just stepped to the threshold of the store, suddenly found themselves frozen in place, as if seized by an invisible force, completely immobilized.

With a "whoosh!" in the very second the robbers were detained, Su Hao acted swiftly. A deft shoulder throw sent the burly man flying out of the store, pistol and all.

The force of the throw was doubled, instantly knocking the man out cold on the pavement.

In the next two seconds, Su Hao spun around and unleashed a flurry of punches, striking the heads of the two robbers behind him. They collapsed, bloodied and unconscious.

In the final two seconds, he executed a mid-air side kick, sweeping the two remaining robbers off their feet. They were sent sprawling to the ground, blood splattering, knocked senseless.

The entire ordeal was over in the blink of an eye.

In those brief five seconds, Su Hao single-handedly reversed the tide of the situation.

In that instant, the jewelry store fell into a stunned silence, an eerie hush descending over the scene.

Outside the jewelry store, as the police pondered their rescue strategy, a sudden explosion rang out. The storefront's glass door burst into pieces, scattering shards across the pavement like a downpour of rain.

In the next moment, a figure was catapulted from the store, tumbling through the air like a kite severed from its string. Then, two more figures were violently ejected, crashing onto the ground amidst a shower of glass and blood.

The three robbers had been effortlessly overpowered, left without any chance to retaliate. The officers' eyes narrowed in unison, their gaze drawn to the entrance of the store.

Standing calmly near the doorway was a slender man. At his feet lay two more of the assailants. The gentle breeze tousled his hair but failed to disturb the intensity of his piercing gaze.

As the clouds parted, sunlight streamed down from the heavens, illuminating him through the shattered door with a celestial glow, as if a deity had descended among mortals.

At that moment, all eyes—both inside and outside the jewelry store—were fixed on Su Hao. His visage was sharp and fair, his dark, profound eyes seemingly capable of piercing through all facades. Despite his slight build, he radiated a commanding presence that seemed to defy the world itself.

Bai Wenling was utterly dumbfounded. In a mere instant, five robbers had been neutralized. What sort of incredible speed and strength had he just displayed?

She gazed at Su Hao, her expression a mix of shock and disbelief. It all seemed like an illusion. Since his arrival in Quanzhou's East City Region, Su Hao had left her with the impression of a frivolous playboy, indulging in life's pleasures. But the man who now stood before her, the one who had cleverly and bare-handedly rescued her from peril—was this the same Su Hao she thought she knew?

She realized, with a start, that Su Hao had truly changed.

The onlookers within the jewelry store were equally astounded by Su Hao's formidable intervention. They struggled to reconcile the sight of his seemingly frail frame with the fearsome force he had just unleashed.

A single shoulder throw had sent the burly ringleader flying out of the store. A pair of devastating punches left two robbers behind him disfigured and unconscious. With a swift sidestep and sweep, he sent the remaining two assailants crashing to the ground, rendered insensible.

Had they not seen it with their own eyes, they might have mistaken the scene for a movie shoot.

The police officers stationed outside the jewelry store collectively gasped in shock, some even resorting to slapping themselves to ensure they weren't dreaming.

Before the five robbers could even fire a shot, they were swiftly overpowered by Su Hao.

Such feats seemed impossible for a man of only twenty.

"Ding dong! Congratulations to the host for pulling off a clever and impressive display, stirring up excitement among over a hundred people. You've earned 120 cool points. This act by the host was like lightning cleaving through the night sky or sunlight piercing through storm clouds. It was a moment so refreshing, it was as if one had tasted sweet dew or experienced a revelation on a sunny day. To say it was enlightening would be an understatement; the host's talent is beyond what the drifting clouds of the mountains or the flowing waters of the Yangtze River could ever convey. It's almost inconceivable that a being so close to defeat could pull off such an imposing act."

Su Hao: "..."

A half-crippled lifeform?

Can someone from East City Region give my friend a good thrashing? Thanks!

Dismissing the absurd system, Su Hao turned his attention to the five subdued robbers, then approached Bai Wenling. He offered her a tissue, saying, "Wenling, it's over now. Dry your tears, your makeup is running."

Bai Wenling, despite being a formidable businesswoman with strong psychological resilience, had never brushed so closely with death. It was understandable that she was brought to tears by her fear.

She looked at the tissue Su Hao extended to her, momentarily taken aback.

The sunlight cast a warm glow on Su Hao's profile, revealing a smile filled with concern.

In that moment, amidst the chaos of the jewelry store, Su Hao seemed nothing short of angelic...