The shoes made a dull sound as they stepped on the stone steps. Chen Ren volunteered to carry the injured man. This was out of Fatty’s expectation. However, he accepted it with joy. After all, carrying such a large man up the stairs was not an easy task. Chen Ran’s heavy footsteps proved that.
Su Xiaoxiao didn’t say anything, not even the simplest thank you. She merely stuck close to Chen Ran, like she was his bodyguard. There was no trust in the nightmare, and one had to be cautious of sudden kindness.
Fatty followed Jiang Cheng. His eyes studied Chen Ran and Su Xiaoxiao, who walked in front of them.
“Doctor,” He leaned over to whisper, “This is not right. Liang Long is not an idiot. After the biker woman disappeared, why would she volunteer to stay with the aged woman? Isn’t she scared that…” Fatty’s feet wobbled when he thought about the woman’s twisted face and the words she had said.
“Of course, she’s scared.” Jiang Cheng said, but his eyes never left Chen Ran and Su Xiaoxiao. He seemed to have seen through something.
Fatty was confused. “Then, what is going on?”
As usual, he didn’t get an answer. After some time together, Fatty had a basic understanding of the Doctor’s personality. He was someone who was strict with others and easy-going with himself. He never answered questions that he didn’t want to. Fatty even believed it depended on the Doctor’s mood. The Doctor might even harm those who asked him questions that he didn’t like. However, none of these shook the Doctor’s position in his heart. After all, the Doctor was the reason why he could survive until now.
“Fatty,” Jiang Cheng suddenly said, “Hide behind me.”
Fatty shivered, and his face paled. He basically teleported behind Jiang Cheng. He looked around nervously. If possible, he’d shrink himself and stay in the Doctor’s pocket. “Doctor, did you discover something?” Fatty was so scared that his voice changed, “Does it come from in front of you?”
Fatty, “???” After being tormented by the Doctor for a period of time, Fatty felt like he had gotten much stronger mentally. This time, he was scared for only a minute before he returned to normal. “Doctor,” Fatty walked past Jiang Cheng and then turned around to whisper, “Chen Ran is very impressive.” He paused. “Su Ran is at least 200 pounds. However, we’re climbing up the stairs, and Chen Ran’s speed hasn’t even changed.”
Jiang Cheng narrowed his eyes and huffed, “Not only that, his breathing hasn’t been disrupted either.”
Fatty swallowed nervously, “Doctor, I know a master. According to him, there are two types of experts in this world.
“The first relies on hard Qi. They focus on the manipulation of external force. They can attack and defend. Muay Thai is a perfect example.
“The second relies on skills. They focus on the strength of their inner force. Chen Ran has to be this type. I fear we might not be able to take him down even if there are two of us.”
Jiang Cheng suddenly paused. Then, he stared at Fatty until the latter felt his heart chill.
“Two points.” He shook his fingers in front of Fatty’s eyes. “First, stop reading so many webnovels. They are not good for your brain…” Jiang Cheng harrumphed, “Second, I’m more than enough to deal with him.”
“Doctor, I know you’re strong, but… it’s not the same,” Fatty advised him kindly, “For me, unless it’s absolutely avoidable, we shan’t provoke him.”
“Provoke him? Why would I do that?” Jiang Cheng looked at him with confusion, and Fatty was befuddled.
“That will only give him the time to react. We’ll ambush him. You’ll distract him, and then I’ll use the opportunity to go for his eyes. Then…” Jiang Cheng reached out his right hand to aim at a mock individual’s crotch. He gripped his fist hard.
Fatty shivered uncontrollably.
Jiang Cheng chuckled, “I’ll make his girlfriend cry every night.”
Fatty shut down the chat with the Doctor.
Chen Ran stopped before the stone room of the lighthouse. He glanced behind him to ensure that Jiang Cheng and Fatty were also there. “Now, I’ll have to ask everyone to be my witness,” he said with a smile.
As if worried about what might happen next, Su Xiaoxiao told Chen Ren to place the unconscious Su Ran against the wall. Su Ran leaned against the wall.
“You guys go in,” Su Xiaoxiao said without raising her head, “I’ll stay to accompany my brother.”
Chen Ran grinned. “I’m afraid that’s not appropriate, Miss Su. Since we’re all witnesses, it’s best that we’re all present.” He turned to Jiang Cheng. “I believe Brother Hao shares my sentiment.” Even though his tone was polite, even Fatty could hear the threat behind it. He turned to the Doctor. In his mind, Jiang Cheng hated others when they talked to him …
“Brother Chen has a point,” Jiang Cheng continued naturally, “Miss Su should come with us.”
Chen Ran was the first to enter the stone door. Then, he picked up the unconscious Su Ran to join him. Su Xiaoxiao’s face was cold as she was forced to follow. Fatty was pushed through by Jiang Cheng, who entered the room last.
The next second, everyone’s eyes shifted. Fatty’s hair almost stood on end. His back started to pour out with cold sweat. There was no one inside the stone room.
Both Liang Long and the aged woman were gone!
The big stone that blocked the window was moved away. Sea breeze surged into the room. Outside the window was the peaceful and blue sea.
Fatty’s teeth chattered noisily. A strange aura spread inside the room…
Jiang Cheng stayed close to the door so he could have an easy escape.
However, Chen Ran looked as comfortable as he had returned home. He walked around the shelves towards the square window. There were a few baskets beside it meant for woods.
Chen Ran placed his hand on a basket and rubbed the lid gently. Then, he turned to the other three and regarded them with an uncomfortable smile.
“Now… it’s time to witness the moment!”