Chapter 246 - 227: Xuanfeng Bank Is Too Arrogant! A 10 Billion USD Reward?

Chapter 246: Chapter 227: Xuanfeng Bank Is Too Arrogant! A 10 Billion USD Reward?

The news of Xuanfeng Bank launching its international operations was still causing a huge stir around the world.

The deposit of 10.5 billion USD into Xuanfeng International Bank had already made waves, but who would have thought that Xuanfeng Bank would release another shocking piece of news.

"Xuanfeng International Bank has launched its new banking network system. This system is ahead of the world and is currently the most advanced banking network system available. We ask our international depositors to trust our bank!"

The moment this news broke, the world’s renowned banks were in an uproar.

’What kind of nonsense is this?’

’If you’re the most advanced, then what does that make our banking network systems?’

They admitted that Rui Shi Bank’s network system was the most advanced.

But for a tiny bank like Xuanfeng Bank to be so bold... did it think it was Rui Shi Bank?

"Such a clueless little bank!" an executive from a well-known international bank commented.

"Heh, ignorant banks are always arrogant." From Rui Shi Bank!

In an instant, this news spread across the globe again, especially after Rui Shi Bank made its statement.

This led many people to think that Xuanfeng International Bank was indeed getting a bit too big for its britches.

But because of this, many people also grew curious about what Xuanfeng Bank’s network system was actually like.

「Xuanfeng Alliance.」

「Prison Number One.」

Chen Hao walked into the prison with his head held high and his chest puffed out.

Behind him followed a group of Prison Number One’s guards, all acting with the utmost respect.

As Chen Hao passed by, the inmates in every cell immediately fell silent.

All the prisoners knew that in this place, you don’t offend the guards, and you especially don’t offend this man. He was the boss here.

"Cousin, what’s the mission today? What’s with the big entourage?" a young man from Dragon Country in a suit asked from the side.

"Ah Wen, don’t worry about that. Just be ready to translate for me in a bit," Chen Hao said, walking straight towards the innermost cell.

"Oh!" Ah Wen nodded.

He had just recently come to seek refuge with his cousin. He had gotten into some trouble back in Tianzhou City and fled to the Beautiful Country, where he spent seven years washing dishes and cars. Life hadn’t been good.

When he had previously received a call from his cousin, Chen Hao, saying he had become a warden in the Xuanfeng Alliance, he thought his cousin was joking.

But since he wasn’t happy with his life anyway, he came over to check it out, even if he thought his cousin was pulling his leg.

But when he saw his cousin, he was truly stunned.

His cousin had actually become a warden here in the Xuanfeng Alliance. He also learned that his cousin was working for a super big shot.

He didn’t hesitate for a second and immediately signed up to be a prison guard.

Today, because he’d picked up some English from washing dishes in the Beautiful Country for seven years, his cousin had specifically called him in early in the morning.

Chen Hao soon arrived at a cell.

Several figures were locked inside.

He immediately ordered the guards under him in his broken local dialect, "Bring these hackers out and have them follow me."

It was a language he had just started learning.

After all, his subordinates were all locals, and it was frustrating when they couldn’t understand his commands.

The guards didn’t hesitate. They entered the cell and roughly dragged the hackers out.

Chen Hao then said to Ah Wen, "Tell them to come with us. If they cooperate, they might have a chance to earn their freedom."

Ah Wen nodded and immediately began speaking to the hackers.

His English wasn’t perfect, but the hackers understood him.

They all nodded, their faces lighting up with joy.

Chen Hao waved his hand, and the hackers were led out of the prison. Soon, they arrived at a conference room in Xuanfeng Bank, where Baguda was already waiting.

"Sir, I’ve brought the men," Chen Hao reported respectfully to Baguda, still using his broken local dialect.

’I have to understand the rules of survival here.’

’Even though we came here with President Lu, if I don’t follow the rules, I know President Lu could replace us at any time.’

’I’m sure that if President Lu needed it, a single word from him would bring countless people flocking here to take our places.’

’Even someone like Boss Chen has to play by the rules.’

"Mm," Baguda nodded.

He maintained a tolerant attitude towards these people from Dragon Country. After all, they were brought here by *that person*.

Then, Baguda addressed the hackers in English, "Gentlemen, I can give you an opportunity right now. We want you to attack our Xuanfeng Bank’s network system. If you can successfully breach it, we will set you free."

This brought a flicker of joy to the hackers’ faces, and one immediately asked, "Are you serious?"

They had been having a miserable time. The prison food was terrible, the guards were savage, and most importantly, some of the other inmates were too rough.

One of them, because he was too fair-skinned and young, had been... by a large man during yard time.

This was clearly their chance to get out.

’The Xuanfeng Alliance is just a small place. How strong could a bank’s network system here possibly be?’

’We’re all top-tier hackers. We can definitely breach it.’

"Of course, it’s true," Baguda said, having people bring in several computers connected to the internet. He then gestured for the hackers to begin.

The hackers didn’t hesitate. They each sat down at a computer and began searching for Xuanfeng Bank’s network IP address.

Seeing this, Baguda started to feel a little nervous.

The network system Xuanfeng Bank was now using had just been installed. It was also provided by *that person*.

*That person* even wanted to issue a bounty to invite international hackers to attack it, all to prove how powerful Xuanfeng Bank’s network system was.

But Baguda was worried and didn’t dare to publish that kind of announcement directly. That’s when he thought of the top-tier hackers locked up in the prison.

’Why not put this waste to good use? Let them have a go at the new network system.’

The hackers threw all their effort into searching for Xuanfeng Bank’s network system and quickly found it.

"Found it! Everyone, give it all you’ve got," one of the hackers said sincerely. He could still feel the pain in his ass from that damn inmate.

He never wanted to go back to that prison again.

The others nodded and launched their assault with full force. They had all learned each other’s identities in prison and knew they were all top-tier international hackers.

They were confident that by working together, there was no network system they couldn’t breach.

But it wasn’t long before the expressions on these top hackers’ faces grew increasingly grim.

They tried to breach the network system again and again, but each time, they were blocked at the outermost perimeter.

Moreover, this outer layer was like an impregnable fortress of steel. They couldn’t even make a dent in it.

Then, something that drove them to despair happened. They were shocked to discover that the network system was actually counter-attacking on its own.

’It’s understandable for a network system to have firewalls and such, but one that actively counter-attacks intruders? What the hell is that?’

Soon, they found they could no longer control their computers. Strings of code appeared on the screens, which then went completely blue.

When had these top-tier hackers ever encountered a situation like this?

They tried to regain control of the computers but failed completely, finally crying out in helpless astonishment:

"Why does such a terrifying network system exist?"

"Is this level of defense really possible in our era?"

"Facing this network system, I feel like I’ve been left behind."

"..."

Seeing the situation, Baguda knew that these men had utterly failed.

Just then, his phone rang.

It was a call from the bank’s network department.

As soon as he answered, a voice came from the other end, "Mr. Baguda, our banking system was attacked. However, our system has also locked onto the attacker’s location. It seems they are right here inside our bank."

"I know. It’s nothing, just a test," Baguda replied, the joy on his face deepening.

’Not only did these hackers fail, but their location was locked onto this quickly.’

’This is truly unheard of.’

He then waved at Chen Hao, signaling for him to take the hackers back to prison.

’As expected of the system provided by *that person*.’

From the dejected words of these top hackers, he now understood just how powerful the network system was.

No wonder *that person* had been so confident.

He didn’t hesitate and immediately called the head of the bank, "Give the order. We’re going to hold a network security event with a 10 billion USD reward."

Since the Governor had already given the instructions, and he had now confirmed how formidable the network system was, he naturally had to execute the plan immediately.

Not long after, another piece of news from Xuanfeng Bank swept the globe, leaving everyone’s jaws on the floor.

Xuanfeng Bank’s previous claim of having the world’s strongest banking network system had already seemed incredible to many, and most didn’t believe it.

This time, Xuanfeng Bank had done something even more outrageous.

"Xuanfeng Bank cordially invites international network experts to attempt to breach our bank’s network. Within one month, anyone who can find a vulnerability in Xuanfeng International Bank’s network and successfully infiltrate it will receive a reward of 10 billion USD, provided by the Xuanfeng International Alliance."

My god.

Just how confident was Xuanfeng International Bank to issue such a challenge?

A 10 billion USD reward?

That was just too arrogant.

Did they have any idea what kind of commotion a number like that would cause, or how tempting it would be?

Even Rui Shi Bank wouldn’t dare pull a stunt this big. If some top-tier hackers teamed up, there was always a chance of an accident.

For Xuanfeng Bank to dare offer such a reward, and with a one-month deadline at that, just how confident were they in their own banking network system?

If someone did breach it, they would really have to pay out 10 billion USD. If they refused to pay in that situation, their credibility would be completely shot.

And without credibility, who would deposit their money with them?

But if they did pay, it would mean they were breached. Who would dare deposit money with them then? It would prove their banking network had vulnerabilities.

It was a no-win situation. No matter what happened, it would lead to problems.

You could say that Xuanfeng International Bank had gotten a big head and made a terribly foolish move.

Apparently, no one considered one possibility: what if no one could manage to breach Xuanfeng International Bank’s network?

Wouldn’t that prove that Xuanfeng International Bank’s network system was the most secure?

But after all, how could a small bank like Xuanfeng Bank possibly possess such a network system?

「Rui Shi Bank.」

「In an office.」

A sharp-nosed man stared at the news on his computer, his expression grim.

He was none other than the head of Rui Shi Bank, Richards.

"Xuanfeng Bank... they really are irritating," Richards said, his voice laced with anger.

His Rui Shi Bank was in a tough spot right now. It was all the fault of those damn higher-ups who picked the wrong side, ruining the 200 years of credibility their bank had built.

Their reputation was already crumbling, and now, out of nowhere, this Xuanfeng Bank had appeared and was, intentionally or not, targeting them.

’Isn’t this just kicking us while we’re down?’

"10 billion USD? If you’re so confident, then I’ll make sure it all goes down the drain for you. Then everyone can see just how rotten your network system really is," Richards said coldly, picking up his phone to make a call.

The reason Rui Shi Bank had always been the strongest in network security was that they secretly had powerful hackers helping them test their systems.

If they were attacked by other hackers, these hackers would intervene to stop them.

By the same token, if another bank’s network system became too prominent, they would naturally have these hackers "pay a visit" to the other party’s system.

That’s why many of the international bank network systems that were hacked, leading to exposed customer information, were actually linked to them.

Now that Xuanfeng Bank didn’t know the rules, he didn’t mind teaching them a painful lesson.

He’d wait and see if they would actually cough up that 10 billion USD.