Chapter 99 Praising the Lord God

Xie Huaimin also talked to Shan Chuan about this matter, hoping that he would compromise and not try to compete with the powerful families, but was refused by Shan Chuan.

In the eyes of the powerful family, Xie Huaimin was nothing more than a dog; if he couldn't do his job well, they'd just get rid of him along with everyone else. Left with no other choice, he had to betray his longtime friend.

However, he did not expect that the Solomon family would be so ruthless and leave no room for compromise in order to eliminate any future troubles.

He didn't intend to kill Shanchuan, but Shanchuan's death was indeed related to him.

So at first he didn't want to help Shanran at all; he didn't dare face his old friend's daughter. But after Xie Qingheng's repeated pleas, he still reached out.

During the two years that Shan Ran stayed at the Xie family's residence, Xie Huaimin's mentality became increasingly distorted.

He felt guilty and sorry for Shan Ran, but he also wanted Shan Ran to disappear. It seemed that as long as the proof that Shan Ran had ever existed disappeared, he could deny that he had betrayed his friend.

He knew his son liked Shanran, but he would never accept Shanran as his daughter-in-law.

Given Xie Qingheng's personality, the father and son will inevitably break up one day. When Shan Ran finds out the truth, will her son kill his father for her sake?

All sorts of worries weighed heavily on Xie Huaimin's heart, and he suffered greatly every day.

The murderous intent Shan Ran saw in Xie Huaimin's eyes when she was a child was not an illusion.

He really wanted to kill Shan Ran.

Suppressing feelings of guilt for too long can turn escapism into murder.

Shan Ran stood there, silent for a long time.

Yu Yuan was somewhat annoyed. He should have waited a few days before bringing it up. He was worried that Shan Ran would be unable to resist going over to kill Xie Huaimin now, which would ruin the entire plan.

It's all my fault! Yu Yuan wanted to cry.

He took two steps forward, about to say something, when he saw Shan Ran come back to her senses, expressionless, and calmly say, "I understand."

She then continued forward toward Building 1, and nothing seemed amiss.

Yu Yuan's anxious features were all scrunched up. After hesitating for a long time, he finally asked, "Ran-jie, are you alright?"

She nodded without saying anything.

While eating at the restaurant, Shanran suddenly felt a chill on her wrist.

A slippery feel, slowly wriggling.

The little black snake coiled around him.

Without making a sound, she hooked her thumb and lightly touched the small, smooth black body.

She knew this was a signal from Gavincano.

The objective has been achieved.

After returning to her room, Shanran felt relieved and modified the monitor screen.

Last night, after Gavin Garo returned from Hugh Solomon's search for clues, Shan Ran gave them another task.

Temporarily disable the high-level digital information ability users on the island.

We mustn't kill him, or it will alert the higher-ups.

When Jiawen arrived in Tao Jie's room, she had already finished her shift and was hanging out with someone.

Sister Tao has many male lovers, including low-level superhumans and ordinary people.

They are all experts at flattery and occasionally use some exciting props in their spare time.

For example, those medicines on the fifth floor.

This is a new product developed in Solomon's laboratory. It contains a small amount of crystal cores. When taken by people with superpowers, it will not cause side effects or addiction. However, it makes people feel like they are floating on air. Many people on the island like it very much.

Hugh Solomon himself used it, and even transported many to the First Continent.

Even if there are no side effects, it should not be taken in excess.

While Sister Tao was drowsy, Jiawen injected her with several times the normal dose.

Such a dose would not be fatal, but it would temporarily render a person unable to move and cause them to faint.

Last night, Shanran was discovered by Sister Tao and almost got exposed. Now that this problem has been solved, their subsequent operations will be much smoother.

As evening approached, a waiter knocked on Shanran's door, and then she, Yuyuan, Roman, and Nia gathered and followed the waiter.

People came out of each room one after another, and shuttle buses were parked downstairs to pick up the guests in batches and take them to Building 8.

When Shan Ran went downstairs, she followed behind Yu Yuan and saw Xie Huaimin's figure in the distance through the crowd.

The surveillance footage wasn't as clear as the actual situation; Xie Huaimin's condition was worse than what was shown on the footage.

He had very dark circles under his eyes, his skin was unusually pale, and he was thin and bony, which made his eyes appear particularly large but lifeless, and his steps were unsteady.

He looks like he hasn't slept for days and nights.

Suddenly, Xie Huaimin stopped in his tracks, turned around abruptly, and stared at the crowd around him.

But they found nothing.

He stopped where he was, while the people around him continued to move forward, and soon several shuttle buses were filled.

Those who missed this trip will have to wait where they are.

Xie Huaimin frowned, seeing nothing unusual. He turned back to look at the shuttle bus ahead, watching it drive away.

Shan Ran withdrew her gaze, leaned back in her seat, and, like everyone else, turned her head to look out of the car.

The shuttle bus can seat four people per row. It has only a roof and no side shields, so you can enjoy the scenery along the way.

Roman and Nia chattered excitedly nearby.

"Wow! Last night was so exciting! I've never had anything this exciting before, let alone now!"

"I drank a bit too much, and I'm still a little dizzy."

"That's nothing. The wine here isn't cheap; it's all good wine. Before the apocalypse, I'd only ever heard of those brands but never tasted them. Hehe, I never thought I could drink so much now. The apocalypse has its advantages, huh? Hahaha."

"Tch, you're one to talk. Last night when you were watching those dancing, you practically had your eyes glued to them."

"Oh, my dear Nia, the person I saw last night used to be a world-class singer. Her concert tickets used to be sold for exorbitant prices. Even if you saw her back then, she would be surrounded by a huge crowd, and we wouldn't even get a seat in the front row. But so what? Now she's doing a striptease and begging for tips, isn't she? Hahaha, it's so satisfying! Do you know the feeling of fortunes turning around?"

"Hmph, of course I recognize him. That man taking off his clothes next to me used to be a movie actor, and now he's trying to flatter me while he's undressing!"

"How about it? Now you know the benefits of being a superior person, right? I told you, as long as you stick close to your brother, I guarantee you'll live a life of luxury!"

"What's so delicious about eating? You lost so much last night. I told you not to play anymore, but you insisted on playing anyway. Aren't you afraid of losing everything?"

"You don't understand, there's more fun to come. I asked the base chief about it last night, and tonight's performance involves betting. If you win, your chips will definitely double, and what you lost last night is nothing!"

"What kind of betting? Is this where we're going now? What are we going to play later?"

"I'll keep you in suspense; you'll find out when you get there."

"Oh, you're so naughty..."

Shan Ran and Yu Yuan were close enough to hear everything clearly, and the last few words gave them goosebumps.

The vehicle stopped in front of Building No. 8.

This building is larger than the previous ones, and it has a medieval castle architectural style with a very wide front.

The buildings are bordered by iron fences on both sides, which are taller than the buildings themselves. The two rows of black fences extend to both sides and seem to go on forever.

It looks like this is where Crocodile Island was divided into two parts.

Roman and Nia also noticed the long iron fence. The castle in front of them looked normal, but the tall iron fence in the distance looked like the outer wall of a prison.

Outside the walls was a place of revelry and debauchery, while inside was a dark, silent, terrifying, and oppressive prison.

The chill emanating from within made Romania shiver involuntarily.

"Please come in, everyone."

A waiter emerged from the manor and extended an invitation to everyone.

Even if you feel uncomfortable, you have no choice but to grit your teeth and go for it.

Of course, many people were familiar with the Colosseum, and some were even there for the first time. Unlike Romania's restraint, they were very relaxed and at ease, smiling slightly as they followed the waiter into Building 8.

After climbing three steps and entering the gate, a bright and spacious view suddenly appeared.

There was no oppressive or dull feeling inside; the interior was magnificent, spacious, and bright.

The first floor is very tall, and the ceiling is painted with images of Solomon's church. The colors are bright and beautiful, and the artist's skill is very high, making the paintings lifelike.

It has a very distinct religious character.

Despite the fact that many outsiders have overturned the three major churches, these families and bases deeply intertwined with Solomon have to believe in the faith, whether they like it or not.

Praise be to God!

Praise be to God!

"......"

Everyone who enters makes this prayer.

Shan Ran and Yu Yuan also made the same gesture, but only opened their mouths without making a sound.

The elaborate crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling reflected a dazzling light.

Before arriving, the waiter politely suggested that I could change into a nice evening gown.

However, most of the people present did not change.

Having heard of the incident on the Third Continent, many people still wore their usual clothes for convenience, even though the Solomon family had strict internal management and more comprehensive security measures.

Besides, they're not performers, so there's no need for them to dress too conspicuously; they're just here to relax and have fun.

Before long, several other groups of people arrived one after another.

Roman and Nia got up late and hadn't eaten anything. When they saw the buffet, they greeted Shanran and went over.

There's still a wide variety of fine wines available today, even more than yesterday, and bartenders are on hand at the bar to mix drinks.

The atmosphere inside gradually warmed up, with people clinking glasses and exchanging toasts.

Shan Ran and Yu Yuan found a secluded corner, each holding a glass of wine, and quietly observed each other.

Just as the scene was getting lively, a man came down from upstairs.

The man was dressed in a sharp suit, with a mustache, a hooked nose, and slicked-back hair. His deep blue eyes were cold and indifferent, and when he stared at someone, it was like a vulture hiding in the shadows, sending chills down your spine.

He stood on the platform in the middle of the stairs, clapped his hands, and everyone present looked up at him.

Shan Ran had never seen this person before, but the people in front of her were whispering and discussing it quietly.

"This guy is quite something now, a big shot by Mr. Hugh's side."

"Nikola used to be just an ordinary assistant, how come he's so highly regarded now?"

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Author's note: 3000 today, 6000 tomorrow.

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