Chapter 1311: 1311

The boundless storm rained on the mountains and plains . In the dark of the night, it was impossible to even see one’s hand in front of the face .

Other than the weak cries and sobs of the girls present, the only other sound that could be heard was that of the rain pouring all around them .

No one could predict when this rain would end, and no one could foresee when they’d be able to escape this current predicament . They’d been in the cave hiding out from the rain for a whole six hours . But, the rain had never let up .

The mud, thick and sticky, was being washed away by the rain in a torrential tide . Very quickly, the water level in the cave rose . With each increase in level, the hope of those trapped inside diminished .

Someone took the lead . Without any warning, a handful of the teenage girls began wailing .

In the midst of this group, 18-year-old Shen Luo’an stood out with his maturity and calmness . He led the others to escape in an orderly manner, but there was a sudden shriek at the back of the line . When everyone turned to look, they found two people missing .

It was Ye Youyou and her already-injured stepsister, Guan Queye . The girls had suddenly disappeared and caused panic among the group of youths .

The panic resulted in mayhem . Even Shen Luo’an was at a loss of how to deal with the situation . The water level of the muddy waters was rising, but the two girls remained nowhere to be found .

Later on, when the rescue team arrived, Shen Luo’an frantically joined them in the search . No matter how everyone searched, there was no trace of them . Just as Shen Luo’an was about to give up, he suddenly heard a weak voice .

“Luo’an…”

Luo’an… An…

The voice was hoarse and nowhere as gentle and moving as usual .

Shen Luo’an turned his head and was met with the sight of bloodshot eyes . That pair of eyes looked right into his and all the way into the depths of his soul .

Shen Luo’an took a step back instinctively, but he missed his step and found himself tumbling into an abyss . He landed with a heavy thud and felt as if his breath had been whacked out of him . When he opened his eyes, all he could see was darkness

The air was clean . The room was clean . The surroundings were clean .

Shen Luo’an stayed frozen in shock for a long while before finally release a long sigh of relief . He reached out to feel his forehead and found it dripping with perspiration .

He climbed out of bed and stuffed his feet into a pair of slippers . He soon headed to the kitchen for a glass of warm water . He finished his drink in one gulp .

“Brother . ”

The male voice came without warning . Unprepared, Shen Luo’an jumped out of his skin . He turned to look and found Shen Zhilie seated on the couch . In his hand was his cell phone . In front of him were a few cans of beer .

Shen Luo’an released a sigh of relief and walked over to sit beside him . He placed his cup down and tiredly asked, “When did you get here?”

The light in the sitting room had not been switched on . They were blanketed in darkness . In fact, it was so dark that it would have been likely for Shen Luo’an to miss Shen Zhilie’s presence had the latter not said a word .

Shen Zhilie chose play with a game on his cell phone without bothering to turn down the glare . With one look, he could tell that Shen Luo’an was a little out of sorts . He opened a can of beer and handed it over as he asked, “Did you have a nightmare again?”

Shen Luo’an took the can but didn’t drink from it . He let out a long breath as he leaned back against the couch and he stared at the dark ceiling above him . “Zhilie, do you think there are ghosts on this earth?”

Shen Zhilie tightened his lips and shook his head, “I’ve never believed in such things . ”

“In that case, do you believe in God?” Shen Luo’an asked .

“No,” Shen Zhilie said .

“Then, do you believe in retribution?” Shen Luo’an asked .

“No . ” Shen Zhilie’s answer remained the same .

Shen Luo’an looked at him and gave a laugh . “I don’t believe in it either . ”