Chapter 82: Four men take care of Shan Ran together.
The Shan family is on the Second Continent, so Shan Ran can be considered a native of the Second Continent...
[What "Shan family" nonsense? People from the Shan family have been slandering our Ranran for ages. Don't think the internet doesn't remember; our Shanran fan club remembers every single thing, and we will never forgive them!]
[Exactly! Shan Ran is an independent individual! She is a family all by herself! The Second Continent is shameless; they're trying to steal her away at this crucial moment.]
[It might not be just one person, it could be many people, hehehe....]
Look! The mountain dye has appeared!
How is Ranran? She's not moving at all. Has she fainted?
[Oh my god, why is there so much blood on the ground? Did the mountain stained it? She's injured! How serious is it?!]
[Meng Xin, get out of the way! Why are you blocking our view? I need to see Shan Ran! Is she injured?]
【I......】
Shortly after the two people appeared in the fog, all the surrounding signals were cut off, and their cell phones stopped working.
Chandler clenched his fist, turned around and looked behind him, instructing the Kunwu squad and other squad members to immediately evacuate the crowd.
Wu Chuci didn't know what had happened, but he helped drive away all the onlookers. Even the guard squad nearby was moved away, leaving only the Kunwu squad and some familiar faces in the vicinity.
They did this because Meng Xin, upon discovering so many people around, immediately shouted in a hoarse voice.
"Don't film this! Make them all leave! Don't let them see Ranran!"
Chandel was among the first to arrive at Shanran's side. Although the girl was completely enveloped in Meng Xin's arms, he also sensed that something was amiss.
Her exposed arm was unusually stiff.
He immediately used his powers to cut off the nearby network and temporarily disable everyone's cell phones.
Immediately afterwards, Nan Guishang, Rhein, Kunwu Yecheng, and Chandel surrounded Meng Xin and the girl he was holding.
Once he was certain that no one outside could see what was happening inside, Meng Xin finally relaxed a little.
After fighting the monster in the cave for a long time, Meng Xin was already at his limit.
However, he would not give up until he could ensure Shan Ran's safety.
"Xiao Meng, no one outside can see this, you can let go now. How is Ranran?"
"Hey, hey, you're hugging her so tightly, Shanran will be uncomfortable!"
Meng Xin slowly raised his head, and after confirming the secrecy once again, he released the girl in his arms.
After seeing Shan Ran's condition, the four people around her were as if struck by a heavy blow.
She was covered in blood, with only two bloody holes left around her eyes, and the most serious and fatal wound was to her head.
There was a hole in the back of her head.
The bleeding from the hole had stopped, but the organs inside were mangled beyond recognition.
With such a severe and fatal injury, there's no way he could still be alive!
At this moment, Shanran was like a broken rag doll, lifeless and silent.
The group felt as if a piece of their heart had been ripped out, and their breathing stopped.
Rhine opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't make a sound.
Kunwu Yecheng wanted to bend down and pick up the girl, but his hands and feet were numb and his body was trembling so much that he couldn't move at all.
"How could this be? Impossible! Impossible..."
Before Nan Guishang could even utter a few words of lament, Meng Xin quickly stopped him.
"Stop, stop shouting! What I'm about to say, you must not tell anyone. You must keep it a secret from Ranran to the death!"
After managing to finish speaking, Meng Xin couldn't help but cough a few times.
The others were confused, but Rhine, who knew about Shan Ran's abilities, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and guessed what it was.
Moreover, based on Rhine's understanding of Meng Xinye, if Ranran had really passed away, he would definitely not have acted this way.
After the other three assured him, Meng Xin continued, "Ahem... Ranran is not dead. She has the ability to be immortal, just like Nan Guishang, so don't worry."
But this must be kept a secret; don't tell anyone. Now, find a quiet, secluded place and let Ranran rest well. She'll wake up in a few days..."
After managing to say those few words, Meng Xin could no longer hold on and fainted.
Rhine immediately realized what was happening and began making arrangements with Kunwu Yecheng.
Although Chandler knew nothing about the inside story, he had a vague idea of what was going on.
Only Nan Guishang remained oblivious, standing there bewildered, his eyes unfocused, muttering to himself, "Shanran isn't dead... It's good she's not dead, it's so good she's not dead..."
But... but what does "immortality" mean? She... she has the same superpowers as me? Why didn't she tell me before? What was there to hide?
Rhine glanced at the man, confirming that Shan Ran had obtained her superpower from him. She then noticed that he seemed a bit slow-witted, but his character seemed trustworthy, so she looked away.
Kunwu Yecheng didn't have much contact with the district chief's son, but he knew his character and knew he wasn't the type to leak secrets, so he just focused on his own business.
Chandler patiently guided him, "Ashang, help me cover this up, make sure it's completely covered, don't leave anything showing, um, yes, great..."
Finally, Cheadle smiled at his silly younger brother and said, "Ah Shang, don't tell your parents anything about Shan Ran, and you can't tell your younger brother either. You can't tell anyone. Just say that she was seriously injured and is recuperating. Do you understand?"
Although the merchant from the south was unaware of the situation, he nodded obediently.
He grabbed Cheadle's sleeve, looking at him blankly. "Brother, what were they saying? I couldn't understand a word they were saying. What happened? Is Shanran alright?"
Chandler smiled and patted the other person's hand, comforting him, "Shanran is fine, she won't die. We can talk about the details later, okay? It's not convenient right now, but we're all doing this for Shanran's sake."
The red-haired youth didn't understand anything else, but he understood the last sentence.
Since it's for Shan Ran's good, he should just do as he's told.
As for the rest, I'll ask his brother later.
However, the feeling of being kept in the dark when everyone else knew was extremely uncomfortable.
Nan Gui Shangdu has been in a daze these past two days, while the others have been methodically arranging various matters and haven't had time to pay attention to him.
Chandler applied for a new house, the entire building was for Shanran to recuperate in, and there was no one else there.
At the same time, he was also taking care of the construction of the outer city, the resettlement of personnel, and so on. He was so busy that he didn't have time to rest, and Nan Guishang didn't want to bother him.
Shan Ran still had no breath or pulse and remained dead. However, Chandler said this was normal, as Nan Guishang had also taken a long time to recover when he first died.
Rhein and Kunwu focused on taking care of Shanran, leaving external affairs to Chandler.
Nan Guishang sent his underlings, A-Jie and Xiao-Yu, to take care of Meng Xinye, along with Wu Chuci. Although Wu Chuci was a member of the Good Luck Base, he couldn't be told about Shan Ran's situation.
The merchant from the south worked as an assistant to Rhine.
As for Kunwu Yecheng, the Southern Return Merchants have always been somewhat intimidated by him.
He is tall and strong, ruthless and vicious, and always has a cold face, as if he doesn't want to talk to anyone.
If he hadn't been taken under Lu Wenrou's command so early on, he would probably have become a powerful bandit leader.
Now Kunwu Yecheng is in the same state, his eyelids are so heavy that they are very oppressive. His mask covers the lower half of his face, and even his expression is hidden. Only when he looks at Shanran does his eyes soften a little.
Rhine, the noble young master, seemed more amiable; at least when asked questions, Rhine was able to give polite responses.
but.......
Why are these two people completely uninterested in him?
Nan Guishang was constantly on his mind, really wanting them to ask him—"What exactly is your relationship with Shan Ran?"
Then he can answer triumphantly.
"We've kissed, you didn't expect that, haha..."
The scene he had imagined didn't materialize, leaving Nan Guishang frustrated. The other two, however, didn't seem to mind his presence.
On the third day, Chandl stopped him, and also summoned Rhein and Kunwuyecheng.
"Shanran is still unconscious. It would have been better to ask her about this in person, but I don't know when she will wake up, and I need to know the answer in order to determine what to do next."
After saying that, Chandler looked quietly at the Rhine.
Kunwu Yecheng remained silent, his eyes concealing their sharpness, and looked at the young nobleman he had not met much with a probing expression.
Rhine frowned slightly, looking somewhat troubled.
He had promised Ranran that he would never tell anyone about her supernatural abilities.
But this time was far too special. In front of everyone, if it weren't for the people in front of her helping to cover it up, her secret would have been exposed.
Moreover... what Meng Xin revealed before falling into a coma was already very close to the truth.
At least the blond man who asked the question should have already guessed it.
Seeing Rhine hesitate, Cheadle spoke up, "Shanran... she can acquire other people's abilities, right?"
Kunwu Yecheng's eyebrows twitched slightly.
Since they emerged from the mist last time, he hadn't had a proper talk with Shanran.
Cheng Liucong and Wei Qing were both members of his team, and Shan Ran herself was aware of this, so what she showed was definitely something she wanted him to know.
He knew that Shan Ran's special abilities were not limited to the three that were on the surface.
He then guessed that Shan Ran might have the ability to replicate other people's superpowers.
However, the “acquisition” that Cheadle spoke of is somewhat different from the “copy” he had previously conjectured.
"W-what do you mean by 'obtain'? Is it what I think it means?"
After Nan Guishang finished speaking in a stammering manner, the other three men all turned to look at him.
The three men's eyes each held a meaning, but Nan Guishang couldn't understand them.
He turned to his most trusted elder brother and asked nervously, "Brother, did you just say that Shan Ran's immortality ability came from me?"
Rhine sighed softly.
Since the other party had already guessed, there was no need for him to hide it anymore.
“Yes, Ranran’s ability is very special. I hope that the people here,” Rhine said, glancing around, “can keep this secret. If it is exposed, she will definitely become the target of everyone’s criticism.”
"How did she acquire my superpowers?" Nan Guishang asked eagerly as soon as Rhine finished speaking.
Looking into those large, bright eyes filled with a thirst for knowledge, Rhine smiled slightly. "Exchange fluids."
"I...I..." The red-haired youth took a step back, stunned. "So when she kissed me last time...I...I thought..."
"Thanks to your immortality ability, Ranran was able to escape unharmed this time. I want to express my sincere gratitude to you."
After speaking, he bowed slightly, placed one hand on his shoulder, and thanked him with a noble gesture.
Although Rhine was very polite, his words were like knives, piercing straight into the heart of Zhongnan Guishang.
So it wasn't that she thought he was handsome and went crazy or was bewitched; it was all premeditated.
Of course, what they're after isn't him as a person, but his special abilities.
"But don't worry, Ranran's ability is not about 'taking' but about 'mutual benefit'. Both sides can gain something, and your abilities will also improve."
The red-haired youth's face turned deathly pale. His eyes went unfocused, and he muttered, "No wonder, I woke up much faster last time. It wasn't because she liked me; she really didn't like me..."
Chandler stepped forward, about to say something, when he saw his silly younger brother pout and run out with red eyes.
"Is he alright?" Rhine asked politely, but his eyes were cold and indifferent.
Cheadle smiled and shook his head. "Don't worry, let Ashang be alone for a while, he'll be fine soon. And don't worry about him leaking information; since he promised, he'll keep his word. Besides..."
At this point, Chandler pursed his lips, lowered his head, and chuckled softly. "This is the first time A-Shang has liked a girl. He was pampered growing up, and this is the first time he has encountered such a setback. Please be understanding."
"It's good that nothing happened."
The two wore polite smiles and exchanged pleasantries, while Kunwu Yecheng remained silent throughout.
He lowered his head, seemingly lost in thought, and did not participate in the conversation between the other two. He turned and left, walking into the room where Shanran was resting.
At this moment, Shan Ran still looks the same as when she first emerged from the mist.
However, he had changed out of his dirty clothes and washed himself.
The wounds on his eyes and the back of his head were shocking to see, and Kunwu Yecheng felt a pang of pain in his heart every time he saw them.
But at this moment, in addition to the throbbing pain, there was also a sense of bewilderment.
He soaked the towel, wrung it out, sat on the edge of the bed, and gently wiped the girl's arm.
Now she's like a real corpse, cold and stiff.
"So, when you kissed me in the mist that time, it was also to obtain my superpower...?"
Kunwu Yecheng held the girl's hand and pressed it against his cheek, as if trying to warm her with his body heat.
He recalled their first meeting at the mall. At first, she was wary, but after learning that he had spatial abilities, she began to approach him, showing great interest in him and even wanting to complete missions with his team.
It turns out it was all because of his superpower.
He lowered his eyes, looking dejected. After walking for a long time in the desert, he finally saw an oasis and drank the sweet water, only to be told that it was all an illusion.
How could he possibly be willing to accept this?
Kunwu Yecheng gently stroked the girl's fingers, gazing at her tenderly, and murmured softly, "Wake up soon, get well soon, I still have so much to tell you..."
I thought Nan Guishang would need a few more days to calm down, but he returned the very next day.
His eyes were bloodshot and swollen, clearly indicating that he had been crying all night.
"I remember now, when we first met, she didn't have fire-based abilities yet. Then one day, I don't know when, I suddenly saw that she could use fire."
Seeing that he was just muttering to himself and not doing anything else, the others ignored him.
“She has your wings.” Nan Guishang looked at Rhine, who was drinking coffee.
“She has your space.” He then looked at Kunwu Yecheng sitting to the side.
"And there's also Meng Xinye's water system."
Finally, he looked at Cheadle, who had just entered the room, and asked, "Brother, does she have digital information abilities?"
Unlike other superpowers that are clearly visible, digital information superpowers are silent and cannot be answered unless you ask the person in question.
Chandler stopped in his tracks, frozen in place.
The other two also looked this way, their ears perked up.
They were also very curious.
Actually, they had always wanted to know, but out of politeness, they couldn't bring themselves to ask.
Luckily, there's a big idiot here... no, a big young man.
Chandler stopped, his lips twitching slightly as he managed to maintain a forced smile.
"No, she hasn't acquired my powers yet."
Rhine raised an eyebrow, noticing the word "still" in the other person's mouth. He subtly withdrew his gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Kunwu Yecheng breathed a long sigh of relief.
Nan Guishang stared wide-eyed at his good brother for a long time.
The scene froze for a moment.
His lips gradually turned up, and his initially dejected expression slowly transformed into a delighted smile.
Like a withered flower that has suddenly been nourished, its petals have become plump and it wants to show off there.
"So, Shan Ran is selective about her partners! She doesn't just accept any superpower!"
As he spoke, Nan Guishang couldn't help but jump up and down a few times in excitement to express his joy.
"The fact that she wants my ability means she still values me! Even if it's just my ability, it's still part of my body! Besides, you said yesterday that her ability will help both of us improve, which means, means, she'll always need me in the future, right?!"
Rhine remained expressionless, surprised that this fool had managed to appease him so quickly.
Kunwuye lowered his eyes, seemingly lost in thought.
As Nan Guishang talked to himself, his eyes grew brighter and brighter, and his mood became more and more excited. He couldn't help but gesticulate wildly.
He was anxious and heartbroken all night, unable to sleep and restless.
Close your eyes and you'll see that kiss.
In Shan Ran's opinion, Nan Guishang was too noisy at that time, and she wanted to shut him up and complete her mission in the process.
But in Nan Guishang's eyes, this was his first kiss. He didn't remember the cause and effect, only the soft touch and the violent beating of his heart at that moment.
He tried every possible way to find some reason to prove that Shan Ran still treated him differently.
We've finally found it!
He hugged Cheadle tightly. "Brother! That's great, thank you so much! You're like a real brother to me! Shan Ran treats you differently than she treats me! She'll definitely improve after she wakes up. Besides being immortal, I also have fire-based abilities, I'll be very useful! Thank you, brother!"
Chandler:.......
Sadness doesn't disappear; it just moves on.
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On the fifth day, Meng Xin also woke up. A few hours later, Shan Ran was revived, her heart began to beat, and her breathing gradually returned to normal.
That evening, her fingers twitched, and she finally regained consciousness.
Shanran tried to open her eyes, but found herself still in darkness.
"Is anyone home? Turn on the light..." Her voice was low and hoarse, like a radio with a poor signal.
"Ranran!" Rhine, who had been waiting beside her, quickly grasped her hand, her voice trembling with excitement, "Ranran, you're awake! That's wonderful, wonderful..."
Only then did Shanran finally realize that it wasn't that the lights weren't on, but that her eyes were gone.
She was stunned for a moment, and although she quickly accepted the fact, her expression betrayed her frustration.
Kunwu Yecheng held her other hand and gently massaged her fingers, afraid that her body was not yet used to it after just waking up.
His voice was also very gentle, "Ranran, it's good that you're awake. It's okay that you can't see for the time being. Young Master Shang said that your eyes will grow back soon. If you can't see for the next few days, I'll be your eyes."
Nan Guishang glanced at Kunwu Yecheng and looked at this cold-faced captain with new respect.
What is this? Is it the "tough guy with a soft heart" kind of thing?
With both of his hands occupied, Nan Guishang refused to back down, squeezed to the front, stood at the head of the bed, and bent down to massage the girl's shoulders.
“When you first wake up, your body will still be a little stiff. Massaging it at this time will help improve blood circulation and aid in recovery,” he said, sharing his experience as he massaged the area. “Your injury this time wasn’t extensive. Once you wake up, your eye will grow back quickly.”
The worst time for me was when I was left with only half a head and an arm. It took six days just to rehabilitate me, and then about ten more days for my body to fully recover.
When I first woke up that time, I couldn't speak because half of my mouth was gone. A-Jie and Xiao-Yu looked at me with horror, but I forgot to look in the mirror. Later, I saw a picture of me asleep in A-Jie's phone album. The missing half of my head was so bloody! Even if it were my own head, I couldn't bear to look at it…”
“Alright, A-Shang,” Cheadle interrupted his silly younger brother, otherwise he would have talked for who knows how long. “Ranran just woke up, don’t say so much at once, let her rest more.”
"Oh, I..."
Just as Nan Guishang was about to say something, the door was suddenly pushed open, and his words were cut short.
"Ranran! Ranran, you're finally awake! Waaah, I was so scared, so very scared, I was so afraid..."
Meng Xin rushed over as soon as she heard the news. She was unsteady on her feet, but she stumbled and rushed to Shan Ran's bedside, crying and whimpering.
Chandler stood by the door, blocking A-Jie and Xiao-Yu's view outside. After giving them a few instructions, he closed the door.
Rhine noticed all of this.
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Author's Note: Thank you to the little angel for the nutrient solution: Yoshitaka Eiko. (Just kidding!)
Thank you so much! May you all be happy every day! [Sprinkling flowers][Sprinkling flowers][Sprinkling flowers]
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