Chapter 60 (Three-in-One)

Rhine's eyes reddened. He was like a ferocious beast, staring intently at his prey, at her slender neck, her most vulnerable spot.

Rhine's gaze shifted from the neck to the teeth, and a sudden longing welled up within him, a longing that made his right hand tremble uncontrollably.

He suddenly longed to be bitten by his prey, to have her sharp teeth pierce his neck and shoulders.

Use pain to mask the bitterness in your heart.

"Hmm?" The man hunched his back, bringing his gaze level with Shan Ran's. His voice, deep and sexy, seemed to emanate from his chest. "How did you acquire your superpowers in the illusion?"

“I…” Shan Ran’s long eyelashes trembled slightly as she gazed into his eyes, as if bewitched, and slowly opened her mouth, “My special ability is unique, and it’s possible that there was an exchange involved, which is why Captain Kunwu and I both regained our abilities.”

Rhine gradually approached Shanran until the tip of her high nose touched her fair cheek, and she gently brushed against it.

"Ranran, can you even trade in the illusion?"

The itching intensified, spreading from her waist to her cheeks. Shan Ran couldn't help but flinch, trying to pull away, but was pressed back to her original position by a large hand.

The man's presence beside her was so strong that Shan Ran couldn't escape it at all.

Or rather, she didn't want to avoid it.

She had a hundred, a thousand ways to easily evade, but she only dodged for a moment before being imprisoned again.

She found that she liked this feeling, being able to be proactive or passive.

She felt a secret joy and chose to follow her feelings.

Suppressing the agitation in her heart, Shan Ran remained outwardly calm, still maintaining her agreeable demeanor, and replied, "Sure."

The man leaned down on her shoulder, buried his face in her neck, and gently caressed her lips as he asked, "Ranran... how did you exchange them?"

The hot breath sprayed on her neck, making Shanran's body even hotter. She felt her cheeks turn red, like a freshly picked peach.

"Me and Captain Kunwu, um..."

Shan Ran suddenly let out a soft groan, and felt a sharp pain in her neck as teeth gently nibbled at her.

However, the next second, a warm, moist, and soft touch came over me.

It's even itchier now.

Hearing another man's name from the girl's mouth once again, Rhine suddenly felt a surge of anger, making him want to interrupt her.

His heart raced a little, but he seemed to be indulging in a masochistic pleasure, wanting to keep listening.

"Ranran, continue."

After a brief period of pain came an even stronger itch; a few beads of sweat appeared on Shanran's forehead, and her body felt somewhat damp.

It's a bit sticky.

"We're in an illusion... um..."

The man's hand suddenly gripped her slender waist tightly, his arm tense, and the veins on his fingers were even visible. His skin was very white, and at this moment, his fingertips turned white from the force, almost indistinguishable from the white of his hospital gown.

He held the girl tightly, his body trembling slightly, so tightly that the girl's breathing became rapid and her words slurred.

After what seemed like an eternity, Rhine continued, his voice low and husky: "Was it comfortable?"

Shan Ran's face instantly turned red.

This isn't a peach anymore; it's an overripe cherry.

Her fingers curled up awkwardly; though pleased, she couldn't help feeling embarrassed.

"It hurts a little..."

"I feel full and uncomfortable."

Rhine held her quietly, making no further moves.

Shan Ran took a deep breath and continued, "It felt comfortable afterwards."

To her surprise, Rhine did not react excessively; instead, he loosened his embrace slightly.

The distance between the two increased slightly, but the man still maintained a level gaze.

The curve of his lips was alluring, his eyes slightly narrowed, and he leaned close to the girl's ear, whispering with undisguised wickedness, "Later, was it because... too much?"

As he spoke, his slender fingers flicked.

"Like this?"

Shan Ran raised her head, her jaw clenched, and a soft moan escaped her throat uncontrollably.

Just as she was about to say something, her phone suddenly rang.

The ringing interrupted the man's actions. His originally deep and thoughtful eyes suddenly turned cold as he glanced at the bedside table.

Shan Ran picked up the phone and saw that it was a video call from Xie Qingheng.

She hadn't looked at her phone since waking up. A quick glance revealed a ton of messages every day, mostly from Xie Qingheng.

It has only decreased slightly in the last few days, for the reason that Wu Chuyu just mentioned.

"Boss Shan, someone from the Second Continent named Xie Qingheng contacted me, saying he's your childhood sweetheart and older brother. I didn't believe him at first, but then he sent me photos of you when you were little."

Wow, he's so cute! This domineering mountain boss was actually so adorable as a child! So cute, I love him... *cough cough* The important thing is, Xie Qingheng asked me to tell him about your daily situation. I just remembered, I'll tell him when I get back...

Shan Ran coughed a few times to clear her throat, trying to avoid sounding too hoarse so that Xie Qingheng would notice something was wrong.

Then I pressed the connect button.

"Xiao Ran!"

"Brother Qingheng, I'm awake."

Shan Ran tried her best to keep her eyes clear, but the face on the other end of the video made her frown.

Xie Qingheng's eyeballs have grown back, still with that alluring and narrow shape, but his eyes are dull and lifeless, and his focus is somewhat blurry, making him look rather abnormal.

His face was covered in injuries. Half of his usually beautiful, fairy-like face was swollen, and the other half wasn't much better, covered in bruises and scars.

Although Shan Ran beat him up since he was a child, he never had the heart to hit his face. He never expected that there would be injuries on his face now. What about his body?

"Your eyes have grown back? Can you see now? Why are you covered in injuries?"

Xie Qingheng was stunned for a moment, seemingly not expecting Shan Ran to care about him first, even though she had just woken up and was the one who should be cared for.

He smiled, making no attempt to hide his happiness. "I'm sorry, do I look terrible? Did I scare you? I just can't see very well. If I'd known I wouldn't look good, I wouldn't have video-called you. Xiao Ran, how are you? Are you feeling alright now?"

Just as Shanran was about to say something, she suddenly felt a surge of heat. She gripped the feather crest tightly, suppressing a groan from her throat.

"Xiao Ran, what's wrong? Are you still feeling unwell? Should we call a doctor?"

Xie Qingheng's voice was tense, as if he wished he could rush to the Third Continent to visit her the very next second.

Shan Ran lightly kicked Rhein, signaling him to be quieter.

She bit her lip and said, "I'm fine. A doctor came, and a light-type ability user also came. I feel great after the treatment. This is my first time experiencing light-type abilities, and the effect is really good. Many people have come to see me just now. Don't worry, I don't feel uncomfortable at all."

"Xiao Ran, it's all my fault for not being by your side. Otherwise, you would have been able to use light-based healing techniques long ago. I would heal you for any injuries you may have in the future. No! It would be best if Xiao Ran didn't get hurt at all."

Xie Qingheng's voice was full of frustration. If he could go back to before the apocalypse, he would definitely come to the Third Continent immediately.

Unfortunately, he couldn't go back. He could only greedily watch Shan Ran through the blurry outline on his phone.

His eyeballs had barely grown back when he heard news of Shan Ran, but unfortunately, it was bad news.

Without hesitation, he rushed out of his house, wanting to cross the sea to the third continent at all costs. However, recently there have been many people guarding him, and Xie Huaimin was there to prevent him from running away. In the end, he successfully stopped him.

In the struggle, fierce battles were inevitable. Xie Qingheng never held back when attacking others, and he was even more ruthless towards himself.

However, the opponent had a large number of people, his Light-type combat power was not strong, his Shark-type was unwilling to be exposed, and without the support of Water-type, he was unable to exert his actual abilities.

He was eventually taken home, where Xie Huaimin gave him another beating.

My already fragile eyes, which had just recovered, suffered another severe blow, resulting in blurred vision. I will need to treat them for several days to fully recover.

That damned Xie Huaimin! He always liked to beat him up, but ever since he discovered that his son had a light-type superpower, he's gone even further in beating him up.

Since it can be cured anyway, and even the removed eyeball can grow back on its own, there's no need to be too gentle when treating it.

He only regretted that there was no technological means to sever his blood ties and cut off any further connection with Xie Huaimin.

"Xiao Ran, what's wrong? Do you really think I look ugly right now?"

Seeing that Xiao Ran paused for a while without speaking, Xie Qingheng cautiously asked a question.

Knowing that the man opposite her had some vision problems, Shan Ran finally relaxed a bit. But Rhine was really going too far, as if she wanted to take back all the annoyance she had just felt.

A fierce storm swept in.

She tried hard to make out Xie Qingheng's voice, but it was always interrupted by Rhine's movements.

Although I know that revealing what happened in the illusion would drive this person crazy, isn't this just too insane?

Her eyes seemed to be veiled in mist, hazy and alluring. Her head was buzzing, and she wasn't really listening to what Xie Qingheng was saying.

I feel a little sorry for Xie Qingheng.

Brother Qingheng, I'll make it up to you later...

She tugged at Rhine's feathered crest, applying force with her hand.

The man's scalp tightened, and he was forced to get up by the force.

Shan Ran didn't say anything, but warned him with her eyes not to be too presumptuous.

Rhine chuckled lightly, his expression wicked and unrestrained, his cheeks flushed, which startled Shanran.

Like a high-flying flower torn from its pedestal, completely stripped of its fig leaf, it falls into the abyss of its own desires.

This is no longer the self-disciplined, rigid old man he once was!

After signaling Rhine to stop, Shan Ran spoke up, "Brother Qingheng, you are very handsome, but don't hurt yourself anymore, and don't let others hurt you. Even if you are of the Light element, you will still feel pain when you are injured."

Xie Qingheng grinned, his tone becoming much lighter, "I'll listen to you. By the way, Xiao Ran, what did you encounter in the fog?"

Shan Ran briefly described the situation inside, this time without even mentioning the existence of a bedroom.

Xie Qingheng frowned. Everyone knew it was dangerous inside, but no one could have imagined it would be so terrifying.

At this moment, his desire for power reached its peak.

I can't fall too far behind Xiaoran, otherwise I'll be left far behind by her and her current friends.

After confirming that Shanran was alright, the two chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up.

The moment the phone screen went black, a shadow fell over me.

Rhine braced himself on either side of the girl, like a true harpy eagle, a powerful predator eyeing its prey.

Shan Ran's face flushed red. She glared at the man and was about to say something when she was suddenly stopped by the man who leaned down.

Unlike his previous kisses, this one felt like he was truly biting a small animal under his claws, unleashing his emotions without any restraint.

Shan Ran felt a little pain, but amidst the pain, there was also an unbearable tingling sensation.

She doesn't reject it.

I even kind of like it.

Even Kunwu Yecheng in the illusion would cause pain, but that man was completely ignorant and couldn't control his actions.

Noticing that the girl was somewhat distracted, Rhine frowned, helplessly raised her head slightly, and said in a low, hoarse voice, "Ranran, close your eyes."

She vaguely remembered that during their first kiss, she had to remind the man to close his eyes.

——

When Shanran woke up the next day, she felt refreshed.

She opened the curtains, and the warm sunlight felt wonderful on her skin. She stretched comfortably.

There was a knock on the door, and then Meng Xin pushed the door open and came in.

"Ranran, come and have breakfast. I got up early today to make porridge. The shredded pork and shrimp were marinated. It has a light flavor but is very fragrant. It's perfect for you."

Meng Xin placed the lunchboxes on the small table while introducing the breakfast.

"I also fried some potstickers and made a big cup of soy milk. Come and have a taste... Where's Rhine?"

The bathroom door opened, and Rhine walked out.

His hair and face were wet, as if he had just washed up.

Shan Ran quickly exchanged a glance with the man, then turned her head away to look at the sumptuous breakfast.

Last night, the man embraced her from behind as she fell asleep. He was quite patient with the pressure, but Shanran felt uncomfortable and kept shifting and adjusting until she finally found a comfortable position and fell asleep.

When I woke up early this morning, there was no one by my bed. I don't know how long Rhine had been taking a shower inside before she came out.

Meng Xin had gotten used to cooking enough for three people, and she was always very generous in letting Rhein eat with her.

"What I said yesterday..."

While Shan Ran was enjoying breakfast, Meng Xin hesitated before speaking.

"What did you say?" Shan Ran's expression seemed genuine; she had truly forgotten what Meng Xin was referring to.

Meng Xin also turned his head away, closed his eyes, and frowned. He was filled with regret. Ranran didn't even remember this. What was the point of him bringing it up?

"It's...it's that thing where no matter...no matter who comes next..."

"Pfft..."

Upon hearing this, Shan Ran couldn't help but spit out the porridge in her mouth, spraying it all over Meng Xin's face as well.

Tianluonan was also confused. Normally, he would have reacted by using his water-based ability to block it, but now he was embarrassed and annoyed, and he also had to keep an eye on Ranran's reaction, so he couldn't think of any reaction at all.

"It's okay, just let it run." Meng Xin subconsciously wiped his face, only to find a handful of sticky porridge on it. He almost laughed out of exasperation at himself.

After a while, when Meng Xin had also cleaned himself up using his water-based abilities, Shan Ran and Rhine had finished eating.

Fine, Meng Xin decided to go all out.

"That's it. Anyway, since I said I would do it, I will. I've never been religious or believed in God, but I was so desperate at the time that I just hoped that some being could respond to me, which is why I made that wish."

"No matter what, as long as Ranran comes back safely, I'll consider it my wish fulfilled. From now on, you'll be safe and sound, and I'll do as I say. No matter what, I'll never be jealous! I won't disrupt your plans!"

In the end, Meng Xinye's expression became somewhat ferocious, and he reluctantly made the promise through gritted teeth.

"I hope you can really do it," Rhine said calmly from the side.

He seemed completely unconcerned about the matter and Meng Xinye's disheveled state, glancing sideways at the man beside him with his usual aloof demeanor.

Meng Xin also grinned, expressing his dissatisfaction.

"You too, the next head of the Lawrence family, I hope you can do it too."

After breakfast, the doctor and the light-elemental ability user came to check on the patient.

The speed at which Shan Ran recovered after waking up surprised them, and they eventually came to a conclusion.

The stronger the superpower, the faster the recovery speed. In particular, her water-based superpower has a slight healing effect, so she recovers very quickly.

So they went back and discussed it, and later informed Shanran that she would have another check-up the next morning, and if everything was fine, she could be discharged.

Meng Xin was also very happy and was already thinking about what delicious food to cook when she got home tomorrow.

However, he also had to take care of Shan Ran's lunch today, so he went back to prepare it not long after.

"Ranran, it's my turn to keep you company tonight."

During Shan Ran's coma, the two of them took turns caring for her at night. Logically, it was Meng Xin's turn today, but Rhine said, "Ran Ran will be discharged from the hospital tomorrow, so we'll both take care of her tonight."

Meng Xin also: ? ? ?

"Then go back and cook."

Rhine: ....

"How about instant noodles? I recently received a batch of instant noodles that tasted really good."

"You fed Ranran instant noodles the moment she woke up?" Meng Xin sighed, rubbing her forehead. "If I hadn't just said those things, I'd really want to beat you to a pulp..."

Rhine dusted off the corner of her clothes. "Then I'll trouble you to cook."

The snail-like man left dejectedly, his thin back looking somewhat lonely. As soon as he turned around, he let out a cold snort, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Shan Ran pursed her lips, her face showing reluctance.

Meng Xin is so virtuous; we should treat him better in the future.

Rhine noticed Shanran's gaze and sighed softly.

Shanran finally had some time to check her phone.

If you randomly browse the forum, you'll find posts about her everywhere.

First, I clicked into Shanran's fan page, and there were many new posts there.

This time, the number of articles by Shan Ran and Kunwu Yecheng has surged, almost catching up with the previous two.

Shanran glanced at Rhein and saw him diligently peeling fruit by the sofa, so she glanced at him a few more times with relief.

Then download and save them one by one.

One of the writers' names caught Shanran's attention.

Is Tianluonan (田螺男) a big guy?

Wasn't this the unintentional term of endearment that Shan Ran used when she kissed Meng Xin?

Moreover, this snail-shaped man is only written as Shan Ran X Meng Xin Ye.

Could it be that...?

Shan Ran stared wide-eyed, her face full of disbelief, and hurriedly clicked into the short article written by someone named "Tianluonan Da".

The entire story is written in the first person. Besides the opening scene where the protagonist is found on the roadside, there are also opening scenes of chance encounters on campus, childhood friends who have known each other since they were little, and hero-saves-the-damsel/damsel-saves-the-hero scenarios during a robbery...

There are roughly a dozen different versions of how they met.

Shan Ran: ? ? ? After he finishes his housework at home, he spends his free time writing this kind of nonsense?

Although she quite enjoys watching it.

Moreover, he wrote it in a very romantic and tender way, without any male perspective. The whole story is filled with the protagonist's love for Shan Ran, only sometimes a little rough.

But sometimes she's gentle and meticulous, and other times she's incredibly creative, using all sorts of props. The scenes are never repeated; once, she even filmed directly on the back of a dead, giant monster...

Seeing these crucial moments, Shanran's eyes darted around, and she quickly glanced at the sofa.

Fortunately, young master Rhine had never done these kinds of chores before, so he peeled the fruit very slowly and with great focus, and didn't notice the sneaky activity around him at all.

Who is this arrogant writer of restricted fiction, Tianluonan? It actually made Shanran feel a little aroused.

She quickly changed the page and took a deep breath to calm herself down.

It's safer to watch secretly under the covers at night.

It makes one's face turn yellow...

Shanran fanned her face slightly with her hand to make sure her temperature was normal before starting to read other posts.

Most of the comments were similar: amazement, praise, disbelief, admiration, curiosity about what had happened, some hoping that Shanran and her companion could travel the entire continent to clear away the fog, and others moved by the camaraderie between Shanran and her friends...

Of course, there were also some negative posts, with some even suspecting that this was a publicity stunt by the Third Continent to promote celebrity superhumans. Although there are videos and explanations from many people at the scene, those who don't believe it won't believe it no matter what.

There were also a few people who displayed inexplicable hostility and insults, but Shanran glanced at them and didn't pay them any attention.

Some of these people are behind the scenes orchestrating this, while others don't want her to stand out too much, and of course, there are also members of the Shan family.

As for the others, Shan Ran didn't care. Her strength was growing and she had more and more resources. She was no longer as uneasy as she had been when she first woke up.

Even when facing Rong Shuyao, she wouldn't suddenly lose control like last time.

If you can't kill Rong Shuyao the first time, then try again next time. If Rong Shuyao is truly the heroine chosen by the other world, then the day you can kill Rong Shuyao will mean that the other world is also at a disadvantage.

When Shanran explored her own mental world, she tried to push the five orbs of light with her small hands again. She was prepared for excruciating pain, but the pain she imagined did not occur.

The ball of light remained completely still.

The wondrous feeling I had when I grasped the rules of cause and effect never reappeared.

After several unsuccessful attempts, Shanran gave up. Even if she couldn't use causality now, she still had the ability to protect herself.

As for a superpower like causality, which is far too powerful, it definitely has limitations on its use, and those limitations would be very strict. Since we don't need it now, let's not consider it for now.

The news of Shan Ran's awakening has not yet spread. The hospital and several teams are keeping their mouths shut, and only a few high-ranking members of the Good Luck Base know about it.

Because she has been in a coma for so long, some people on the forum have already posted pessimistic comments, suggesting that Shanran may never wake up.

Shan Ran didn't intend to clarify anything; she just wanted to take a few days off and relax.

During this time, Kunwu Yecheng came to visit her and met Rhein. The two were not as confrontational as they had been the day before when Meng Xin was also there.

One was handsome and proud, the other silent and aloof; aside from polite greetings, they didn't exchange a single word.

Shanran originally thought that Rhine would feel uncomfortable seeing Kunwu Yecheng after learning about what happened in the illusion, but she didn't expect him to seem quite calm.

That put Shanran at ease.

Rhein sat on the sofa, watching Shanran and Kunwu Yecheng talk by the hospital bedside, a cryptic light flashing in his eyes.

He raised his finger, looked at his well-defined knuckles, and made a gesture in the direction of Shan Ran.

Out of the corner of her eye, Shan Ran saw that the words she was about to say were immediately choked up, and then she coughed repeatedly.

Kunwu Yecheng suddenly sat up in his chair and was about to press the bell.

The girl quickly stopped his hand, indicating that she was alright.

How could she possibly think Rhine was a good-natured, easygoing person?

In the afternoon, when Shanran was feeling drowsy in bed, someone knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Rhine helped Shanran sit up, and then the two of them looked at the person who had come.

This was a blond man, but his eyes were blue, unlike a gold-type ability user; he must have been born with blond hair.

He wore gold-rimmed glasses, was handsome, dressed formally, but had a gentle expression that made people feel friendly and approachable.

Shan Ran recognized him; he was the man who had been following Lu Wenrou yesterday.

“Miss Shan, hello. My name is Cheadle. I used to be the district chief’s secretary and now I also serve as the security zone’s network director.”

Network administrator?

Shanran guessed that this person's special ability was related to data and information.

Sure enough, he immediately introduced himself as having a data information-related superpower.

Very frank, with a gentle tone.

His attitude represents the district head's attitude.

After exchanging a few polite words, Chandler got down to business.

"Miss Shan, would you be willing to tell us about the situation inside the fog so that we can better understand it and potentially increase our chances of successfully clearing it from zero?"

Shan Ran turned her head and exchanged a glance with Rhine, and the two reached a consensus.

Aside from the specific situation in the bedroom, the voice in her head, the powerful weapon of cause and effect, and her awesome superpowers, everything else can be discussed.

However, it seems that... there's not much more to say.

Shanran carefully recounted the situation of the fog to Chandel, who did not use any tools to record the entire process, nor did he urge or interrupt him, nor did he ask him to slow down his speech.

During the initial casual conversation, Cheadle mentioned that his data information ability could process this information very efficiently and store it in a library in his mind.

Compared to Sam from District 5, Chandler's powers are significantly stronger.

I only ask questions when I don't understand something.

For example—"How did you acquire superpowers without any memories?"

Shan Ran thought for a moment, "How did I acquire my superpowers back then? I can do it in a similar way in the illusion."

Cheadle frowned, and asked somewhat uncertainly, "So, Miss Shan, you had a fever in the illusion?"

A soft laugh came from the side.

Cheadle, puzzled, looked at him seriously and politely asked, "Mr. Rhine, have you made any discoveries?"

Thinking of the last few words in the question, Shanran understood and glared at Rhine.

Rhine pinched the bridge of his nose with one hand, looking innocent. "No, I just suddenly thought of something. I'm really sorry to have made Mr. Cheadle misunderstand. I'll go sit on the sofa so as not to disturb your conversation."

He then performed a very standard aristocratic gesture and turned to leave.

Shan Ran glared at him again. If he continued to stay there, she would be unable to resist hitting him.

Where is that prim and proper young nobleman? Give him back to me!

"I'm not sure if I had a fever. My consciousness was a bit hazy at that time. It felt a bit like the process of gaining superpowers, which is why I said that. After all, the situation in the illusion was special. Neither Captain Kunwu nor I had superpowers, so our memories were not complete. There were some missing fragments that couldn't be fully restored."

After all, the way Shan Ran regained her powers couldn't be replicated; the only solution was for the others who went in to find a way to get a fever.

Kunwu Yecheng had kept his mouth shut and said nothing until today, when he and Shanran had reconciled their statements, before telling his superiors that his memory was gradually returning.

This excuse is really flimsy. It's obvious they have something they can't let outsiders know, and the authorities wouldn't bother to dig into it, but... couldn't they have come up with a better reason?

"There's one more thing. Miss Shan, could you describe that enormous object you saw in the other world in more detail?"

As Shanran recalled those big eyes, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her head.

She couldn't help but let out a muffled groan, lowering her head and supporting it with a pained expression on her face.

"Dye it!"

Rhein, who had just been sitting on the sofa watching, suddenly stood up and rushed to Shanran's side to check on her condition.

The doctor arrived quickly, but Shanran had already returned to normal.

There was still a little cold sweat on her cheeks, which Rhine carefully wiped away. After a thorough examination, the doctor found nothing wrong.

Shan Ran had just received countless whispers of voices in an instant.

It was far less chaotic and terrifying than before, but the sudden appearance of it in her mind without warning still caused Shanran some pain.

However, delirious ramblings come and go quickly.

Shanran, resting her head on the headboard, murmured, "I can't look directly at it, I can't recall it..."

Chandler was stunned.

He repeated the sentence in a low voice, his eyes glazed over, his face twitching slightly.

No one knows what he was analyzing in his mind. After a long while, he closed his eyes tightly and let out a long sigh.

"Miss Shan, based on your description, I have a guess."

"What?"

"The development of other worlds far surpasses that of our world. This doesn't refer to technology alone, but rather the evolution of all living organisms. Each individual in these worlds is incredibly powerful. Either their demands are too great, causing the world's energy to deplete, or they are limited in their ability to reproduce new life in their own world. In any case, they have encountered problems that they cannot solve in their original world, so they need to come to our world and use the energy of the new world."

That cave, in a sense, is actually a nest for hatching nightmare beasts. It wasn't built in another world, but in a space connecting the two worlds. I guess it's impossible to hatch nightmare beasts in another world.

Considering the ramblings in your mind, such a situation might be referenced in ancient texts, where perhaps those enormous objects could be referred to as "He".

Shan Ran chuckled. She didn't object to calling them "He," nor did she object to giving them the empty title of "God."

But she feels no fear or awe; if she can kill once, she can kill many more times.

However, Cheadle's conjecture filled in some gaps in her thinking; one person's brain is limited, and it is still necessary to have multiple brains to think.

As for his brain...

Shan Ran glanced at it.

I wonder how many brains an average person has in his one brain?

Won't this overuse your brain?

Will that blond hair disappear someday and he become bald?

Is a bald guy still handsome?

“Miss Shan,” Cheadle’s words interrupted Shan Ran’s train of thought, “do you think my line of thinking is correct?”

Shan Ran couldn't help but clap her hands, "That's absolutely right."

To make these guesses without knowing the existence of the voice in this world, or that she and Rong Shuyao are the female protagonists of two different worlds, is truly remarkable.

Chandel didn't press Shanran for answers, and instead explored many issues in depth where they could discuss them in detail.

Polite and tactful, without making others feel offended.

After resolving most of the questions about the fog, Chandler then mentioned the district chief.

“Ms. Shan, I know this request is a bit unreasonable. If you feel uncomfortable or have any problems, you can refuse.”

Shan Ran vaguely guessed what it was.

"District Chief Lu would like to know if you and Captain Kunwu intend to clear out other parts of the fog afterward?"

"How did Kunwu Yecheng answer?"

"Captain Kunwu accepts all arrangements made by his superiors on his behalf, but he said he will not interfere with Miss Shan's decisions. He will only accept this two-person mission if Miss Shan agrees."

Shan Ran nodded calmly, "I will consider it, but I definitely won't go into the fog anytime soon. The first time was by accident, but next time, I need to be fully prepared."

There was one more thing she didn't say.

If she goes in next time, she will not only blind them, but also take their lives.

“Miss Shan, all the issues I wanted to discuss have been resolved. Thank you for your candor. On behalf of District Chief Lu, I would like to convey the message of our Safe Zone: if you are interested, Miss Shan, the Safe Zone is always open to you and the Good Luck Base. If there are any areas where we can cooperate, we hope you will give them serious consideration.”

Shan Ran extended her hand and lightly shook hands with the other person.

"Can."

"To show our sincerity, we offer Miss Shan some information and are willing to go with her to resolve the issue, provided you need it."

"Huh? What news?"

——

Late at night, at the Good Luck Base.

For some reason, Aaron tossed and turned all night, finding it difficult to fall asleep.

The reputation of the base manager, Shan Ran, has grown so much that their Good Luck Base is becoming increasingly busy.

Wendy, in particular, is so busy every day that the two of them barely exchange a few words for days. Tonight was no exception; she went straight to bed and fell asleep as soon as she got home, without saying a word, almost like a stranger.

Aaron could only try his best to take care of his wife's logistics, but the problem was that his mother was not a peaceful person and was always causing trouble between the couple, which led to his relationship with Wendy becoming more and more strained.

It's time to have a serious talk with Wendy and discuss the issues between the two of them.

With that thought in mind, as Aaron rolled over to get out of bed again, he suddenly saw a figure standing by the bedside.

He nearly screamed, but the figure quickly covered his mouth, silencing him.

Only when he got closer did he realize that this person was actually his mother.

Since the base started recruiting, several villas around the base have been renovated to accommodate the newcomers, but the number of rooms available is still limited, and Aaron's family of three is still crammed into one bedroom.

Aaron and Wendy sleep in a double bed, while Aaron's mother sleeps in a single bed. She has complained about this many times, both openly and secretly, but seeing that her son and daughter-in-law ignore her, she has stopped bringing up the topic recently.

"Shh, son, it's your mother."

Aaron pulled his hand away from his mother's, puzzled. "Mom, why are you standing by the bed in the middle of the night? It scared me to death!"

Aaron's mother put a finger to her lips and whispered "shh," then lowered her voice and said, "Son, let's go out now."

He then tried to pull Aaron to his feet.

Aaron flung his mother's hand away, even more confused. "Mom, what's wrong? Why aren't you sleeping in the middle of the night? Did something happen?"

Aaron's mother was so anxious that she was about to jump up and down when she saw that her son refused to leave.

"Oh dear, you just come with me like that? You never used to ask me anything, why are you so disobedient now? I told you not to be influenced by Wendy, and look at you! It's all her fault, she's made my son like this."

"Mom, what are you talking about? What does this have to do with Wendy? Can you please stop blaming Wendy every time something happens?"

Aaron's mother was so angry that her face contorted. If she wasn't afraid of waking people up by speaking too loudly, she would have already started cursing.

Her superpower is a loud voice. People say she can practice sonic attacks like the Lion's Roar, but she's worried it will strain her voice too much, so she's basically never practiced it. Her superpower is still at the lowest level, G.

But when it comes to Wendy, she can't help but yell at the top of her lungs so that everyone around her can hear what she's saying.

Over time, Wendy became unwilling to talk to her. She usually stayed outside as much as possible, and unless she was sleeping, she would not go back to her room or talk to Aaron's mother.

Aaron's mother was even angrier.

The stark contrast between before and after the apocalypse, the death of her husband, the changes in her son, and her daughter-in-law's overambition leading to her slipping out of her control...

A combination of factors led her to finally make the decision to do what she did today.

She gritted her teeth, ignored her son's objections, grabbed his arm, and tried to pull him out.

Aaron was an ordinary person, and his strength was no match for his mother's, but for some reason, he suddenly burst out with strength and broke free.

"Mom, tell me, did you do something to Wendy?"

As he spoke, Aaron tried to push Wendy next to him, but found that Wendy didn't react at all.

He turned his head sharply, looking at his mother in disbelief, as if she were a stranger.

His voice rose, "Mom! What have you done? Are you crazy?"

Aaron's mother slapped her thigh, looking at her son with exasperation, "Son, come with me right now, okay? You have to believe that I would never hurt you!"

"But you ruined Wendy's life!"