Maybe He Really Can Become a Task Master

Oh right, I just completed the kidnapping mission but haven't checked what the reward is yet. Let me take a look now.

Ye Feng eagerly opened the system and indeed saw that the only task in his task list was marked as completed.

[Congratulations host on completing the mission, distributing mission rewards now...]

[Received: 15 days of life time, one collection guide book]

Wait... that's it? I risked my life on such a dangerous mission and you just gave me half a month's extension of life?

Ye Feng was so angry he wanted to curse, but at least now he didn't have to worry about suddenly dropping dead.

Besides the half month extension, what's this collection guide book for? What use is this thing?

When Ye Feng pulled up the system and opened the guide book, he found each page filled with question marks, showing "Unlocked" status, except for the first page which showed a one percent figure and nothing else.

Tsk... what is this thing? No hints at all, just giving me a bunch of symbols. Getting stuck with this system is really bad luck.

[Ding, new mission released.]

What? Another new mission! You're treating me like a beast of burden!

Although Ye Feng was reluctant, he had no choice but to continue if he wanted to survive.

Several missions suddenly appeared on the screen, and it took Ye Feng a while to understand them.

Mission One: Get close to Li Mucheng to obtain more information

Mission Two: Complete the collection guide progress (every 20% completion of a page counts as one stage, with extra challenges and rewards when stages are completed)

Mission Three: Kidnap target Su Yuxin

......

Ye Feng quickly skimmed through and summarized.

This beast of a system is inhuman! Though I suppose it's literally not human...

"Excuse me..."

Just then, Li Mucheng, who was handcuffed to the ground, spoke up softly, interrupting Ye Feng's thoughts.

"What is it?"

"What exactly is your purpose? You don't want money or status, so why did you kidnap me?"

"Hey! I'll do what I want! Since when does a hostage get to negotiate with me?"

Looking at Li Mucheng's current state, Ye Feng was getting a headache. He had gone through so much trouble to kidnap this wealthy young lady, and while the mission was complete, how should he make his exit? After all, there was still a mission to get close to her.

Got it!

Li Mucheng was initially afraid of the criminal before her. Just based on his skills alone, he was much better than her family's bodyguards, and his familiarity with her daily routine suggested he must have been stalking her for a long time.

Could he be one of her father's enemies? But he doesn't want any of her possessions. Or perhaps a greedy thief? But he's not interested in status either. Or maybe he's after her!

Li Mucheng's face instantly turned pale at this thought, while secretly hoping rescue would arrive soon. One reason she wasn't too scared was because she had a tracking device on her, and her father was probably already on his way with reinforcements.

"I'm... I'm sorry..."

Li Mucheng displayed a weak and timid demeanor, aiming to make Ye Feng think she posed no threat, thus ensuring her safety.

"Oh~"

Ye Feng suddenly became interested in Li Mucheng's reaction. From what he knew, Li Mucheng was a lonely person who was cold towards everything, seeming uninterested in all things, like a block of ice.

What a shame, such a beautiful girl being so expressionless, tsk tsk.

At this point, Ye Feng's playful side emerged, planning to have some fun before finding a chance to slip away, then approach her later with a proper identity to complete the mission.

"Tap tap tap"

What Li Mucheng feared most finally happened - a figure emerged from the dark shadows, revealing a man wearing a half-fox mask standing before her.

"I didn't notice earlier, but now I can see that Miss Li, you're quite beautiful indeed. No wonder they call you the ice beauty~"

"What... what are you going to do!"

"Do you need to ask? Everyone knows what's coming."

Li Mucheng was now thoroughly panicked. She absolutely refused to be defiled by such a disgusting man - she would rather die!

As Ye Feng approached step by step, Li Mucheng even considered biting her tongue to commit suicide, but when it came down to it, she couldn't bring herself to do it.

A flower grown in a greenhouse cannot withstand the ravages of a storm - even the so-called ice beauty Li Mucheng finally broke down in tears.

Maybe I've gone too far? I should probably leave after scaring her a bit, or things might get complicated if I stay longer.

Ye Feng glanced at Li Mucheng, whose tears were welling up in her eyes. Her current pitiful state was truly moving, and even Ye Feng himself couldn't help but be captivated by her tear-stained appearance.

"Hehe, this is easier than we thought."

Just then, a sharp voice came from the factory entrance, followed by several men with weapons emerging from the shadows, their expressions arrogant.

More skilled opponents?

Ye Feng was slightly startled as he turned to face the men at the door, clearing his throat: "May I ask what brings you gentlemen here? Shouldn't we observe some proper etiquette?"

"Pah, what nonsense about etiquette. Don't think I don't know who's behind you. Let me be frank, kid, we've had our eyes on this woman for a while. You stepped in and stole what should have been ours, now I want you to hand her over."

???

Ye Feng frowned in confusion and turned back to look at Li Mucheng, who was also staring at him.

"Do you know them?"

Li Mucheng blinked and shook her head.

"No... aren't they your associates?"

"I don't have such ugly-looking associates."

This loud statement reached the leader's ears, instantly angering him enough to smash his iron rod against a nearby cardboard box.

"Kid, you're asking for trouble. Brothers, get him!"

Seeing their boss's command, the other thugs raised their weapons and charged at Ye Feng, shouting.

"Tsk... troublesome..."

Ye Feng glanced back at Li Mucheng, took out the dagger at his feet, and cut the rope binding her hands.

"Find a safe place to hide later, don't ask questions."

"Eh? You're... not keeping me tied up?"

Li Mucheng initially thought Ye Feng would use her as a hostage, but was surprised when a flash of the blade cut her ropes. It took her a moment to process before she mumbled her question.

"I already did kidnap you."

"Huh?"

"Go, go, go play over there."

Ye Feng pushed Li Mucheng aside while kicking down one thug, then used his dagger to block another thug's iron rod before punching him in the stomach.

With a muffled grunt, two thugs were down in the blink of an eye.

Ye Feng looked back at Li Mucheng, who was peeking out from behind a pile of wooden boxes, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Good thing the girl is safe - if anything happened to her, how would he complete his mission?

Perhaps he really could become a mission expert.