I choose a C ranked hero in another world, I was mocked online

Chapter 235: Stop Acting! Keep It Up, and I'll Beat You to Death!

Such a sneaky guy.

If nothing unexpected happens, he's likely the heretical "transmigrator."

Chen Ye recalled that this character didn't exist in the original plot.

Of course, it wasn't entirely impossible that Ah Xing simply hired this person as a regular employee.

After all, the candy shop's business was thriving, and it made sense to need someone to handle cleaning duties.

Whether he was heretical or not would soon become clear.

If the heretic was killed, the secret realm would notify Chen Ye immediately.

Chen Ye observed a while longer and, after confirming that there were no other unfamiliar faces in the shop, stood up, ready to act.

He didn't want to wait for the man's shift to end or for nightfall—that would waste too much time.

As Liu had explained, the faster the task was completed, the better the rewards.

In other words, Chen Ye didn't have much time for trial and error.

If the man wasn't a transmigrator, the more time Chen Ye wasted on him, the harder it would be to meet his objectives later.

And as for whether killing him outright might count as unjustified murder?

That guy was ogling the mute girl whenever Ah Xing wasn't around, clearly showing ill intentions.

Would an upright person covet the shop owner's wife?

Chen Ye paid for his tea and walked toward the candy shop across the street.

As for where he got the money?

For someone like Chen Ye, getting money was as easy as breathing—especially in a place full of thugs.

Inside the candy shop.

As Chen Ye entered, Fatty Cong, who was stationed by the door, greeted him warmly.

"Hello, sir! What kind of candy are you looking for?"

"I'll browse first," Chen Ye replied.

"Of course, take your time!"

At that moment, Ah Xing emerged from the backroom, carrying a box of candy to restock the shelves.

Seeing a customer enter, Ah Xing politely stepped aside to let him pass.

Chen Ye glanced at Ah Xing briefly, his expression remaining calm.

Had this been when Chen Ye first transmigrated, meeting a childhood idol like the legendary Ah Xing who mastered the Buddha's Palm would have excited him.

But now, Chen Ye felt no such emotion.

With his growing power, his perspective had shifted.

Even encountering a childhood hero no longer stirred his heart.

However, as Chen Ye and Ah Xing passed by each other, Ah Xing suddenly paused, frowning slightly as he glanced at Chen Ye's back.

For some reason, he sensed a faint aura of danger emanating from the man.

Chen Ye paid no attention to Ah Xing, his focus firmly on his target—the unfamiliar shop assistant.

Chen Ye pretended to browse the shelves as he gradually moved closer to the young man.

Finally, he was close enough.

The young man, oblivious to the looming danger, continued diligently wiping down the candy displays.

Chen Ye stared at him and asked in a low voice, "Hey, brother, how long have you been in this world?"

The question was meant to confirm the man's identity.

Hearing it, the young man looked up, his expression filled with confusion.

"Stop acting!" Chen Ye said coolly. "We're both from the same world. No need to put on this performance."

The young man continued to look puzzled, as if he genuinely didn't understand what Chen Ye was saying.

Chen Ye studied him carefully, feeling impressed.

So it's true—transmigrators are all excellent actors!

The man before him hadn't shown the slightest crack in his composure during Chen Ye's surprise questioning.

His acting skills and mental fortitude were exceptional, even making Chen Ye feel a twinge of admiration.

But unfortunately for him, Chen Ye had a mission to complete and couldn't afford to let him go.

Just as Chen Ye was about to make his move, the young man suddenly opened his mouth, pointing inside as he let out a series of guttural "ah ah" sounds.

Looking closer, Chen Ye saw that the man's tongue was only partially intact.

He was mute?

Chen Ye froze in surprise.

Among all the transmigrators Chen Ye had encountered, they might start off poor, face dire challenges, or even be eunuchs in a palace.

But never had there been a mute.

Furthermore, the man's tongue had a clean cut, as if it had been deliberately severed.

The wound was fresh, still red, and not yet fully healed.

What was going on?

Had he made a mistake?

Was this man not a heretical transmigrator?

At that moment...

Fatty Cong seemed to notice the situation and quickly walked over, wearing a flattering smile as he addressed Chen Ye.

"Sir, Ah Nan is new here and can't speak. If you have any questions, you can ask me instead."

Chen Ye hesitated, momentarily frozen in place.

Had he really guessed wrong?

If so, where was the heretical transmigrator?

Chen Ye glanced at the young man again and noticed his conflicted expression.

Several times, the young man opened his mouth as if to say something to Fatty Cong but ultimately remained silent, his eyes filled with pain.

For a mute, showing a pained expression wasn't unusual.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Ye calmed himself and forced a smile.

"I just wanted to ask how much this candy costs."

"Oh, this is foreign candy, so it's a bit pricier. One silver dollar gets you a pound and a half."

"Alright, pack me a pound and a half."

"Got it!"

Fatty Cong swiftly pulled out some oil paper and packed the candy.

At the time, plastic bags weren't available, so items were typically wrapped in paper.

Once he finished, Fatty Cong handed the package to Chen Ye while gesturing toward the counter.

"You can pay over there."

Chen Ye nodded, taking the paper bag and walking toward the counter.

His mind was in turmoil.

He hadn't expected the young man to be mute!

Chen Ye now almost entirely ruled out the possibility of the man being a heretical transmigrator.

After all, no transmigrator could possibly have it this rough!

This unexpected development completely disrupted Chen Ye's plans.

At the counter, Chen Ye instinctively glanced at the mute girl.

Her appearance was remarkable, nearly on par with Tang Zichen.

Her pure and pitiful demeanor easily evoked a protective instinct in men.

However, there was a lingering sadness in her eyes, a sorrow that couldn't be concealed.

Just as Chen Ye was about to pay, a voice suddenly interrupted from the side.

"Fang'er, I'll handle this!"

Ah Xing spoke as he stepped behind the counter.

For some reason, the mute girl visibly tensed upon seeing Ah Xing approach, instinctively stepping away.

This reaction was clearly an emergency response.

Witnessing this, Chen Ye's thoughts stirred.

The mute girl's reaction wasn't normal!

In the movie, the mute girl had already fallen in love with Ah Xing, and the ending showed them walking hand-in-hand into the candy shop.

Ah Xing's decision to open a candy shop was also primarily for the mute girl.

By all accounts, two people in love wouldn't react with such resistance to each other's closeness…

While Chen Ye wasn't known for being especially perceptive, the mute girl's unusual reaction caught his attention.

He immediately shifted his gaze to Ah Xing.

At the same time, Ah Xing was staring back at Chen Ye.

"That'll be one silver dollar," Ah Xing said, breaking the silence.

Chen Ye pulled out a silver dollar and placed it on the counter.

Just as Ah Xing reached for the money, Chen Ye pressed down on the coin.

With a sudden smile, Chen Ye leaned closer and said, "Brother, impressive trick! You've taken over Ah Xing's body, haven't you?"

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