Chapter 89

The person in front of him was definitely not a tough guy.

After Qin Ran used some minor tricks and inflicted some pain on the other party, the other party immediately spoke up.

"My recent goal is Kilfenhedge!"

"That guy has gathered a considerable amount of wealth due to his ability to charm others!"

"But as my investigation progressed, I found that the guy is truly extraordinary—he not only has a talent for charming others with words, but he seems to have some extraordinary abilities himself!"

"I once infiltrated the ranks of his followers to try to figure out the guy's true nature!"

"But later..."

At this point, the person known as 'Master Thief' showed a hint of fear on his face.

However, when Qin Ran's dagger gave a 'reminder,' the other party quickly continued.

"That guy walked straight through the wall at night and appeared right in front of me!"

"I checked, and there was no secret door there—it was a solid wall. But such a wall was actually penetrated by the other party!"

"When I saw the guy appear, I thought I was done for, but who knew, the guy just warned me not to meddle in his affairs!"

"Then, he disappeared!"

"Right in front of me, he vanished into thin air!"

The fear appeared on the other party's face again.

Clearly, that experience left a deep impression on him.

"I hastily left the place, constantly telling myself that it must have been a trick!"

"But my reason told me that everything was real!"

"After that, my days turned into a nightmare—I worried every day that the guy would come after me and take my life!"

"But just when I was in a state of panic, I suddenly got the news that the guy had committed suicide! He actually committed suicide!"

The other party repeated it, as if to emphasize.

"I was overjoyed, at least at first!"

"But soon, I became curious!"

"Given that guy's abilities, why would he commit suicide? And what kind of prison could hold him?"

"More importantly, given that guy's ruthlessness, he just warned me and didn't kill me! That's very suspicious!"

"All these doubts made me even more curious!"

"So, when I found out that the guy was imprisoned in Alcatraz, I started investigating Alcatraz—I believed that the guy had some ulterior motives!"

"The facts proved me right!"

"That guy did have some ulterior motives!"

At this point, the other party's tone became agitated, and his head, pressed by the gun, kept rising as if he wanted to use a more passionate tone to explain his discovery.

But Qin Ran pressed down forcefully.

Immediately, the other party's face was pressed back to the ground.

"Speak quickly!"

"Don't play games!"

Qin Ran sternly urged the other party.

But this time, the other party did not speak immediately.

Instead, he paused for a moment.

"If I tell you, you have to promise not to harm me!"

The other party said.

"Are you trying to bargain with me?"

Qin Ran's other hand, holding the dagger, started to apply force. Immediately, the sharp metal blade cut into the other party's index finger, causing him to scream in pain.

"I don't want to bargain!"

"But I want to ensure my life!"

Although he screamed in pain, this time the other party was very insistent.

"You just have to promise not to harm me!"

"I'll tell you the guy's purpose!"

"I can swear, you'll find it worth it!"

The other party added.

Qin Ran subconsciously applied more force.

The dagger had already embedded itself into the other party's knuckle, but apart from continuous screams of pain, the other party had no intention of speaking.

An unusual 'toughness.'

Or, perhaps, persistence.

Qin Ran frowned.

The situation before him was one he did not want to see.

In his original plan, he intended to end the other party after getting all the information he needed—Qin Ran had no intention of letting the other party, who had used him and harbored ill intentions, go.

But now, he had to change his original plan.

He knew how to make the right choice.

Compared to the secrets of Alcatraz and Kilfenhedge's purpose, the other party in front of him was on a completely different level.

"I can let you go!"

"But how can I be sure that what you say is true?"

"An oath?"

"Don't say such words, I can't help but laugh!"

Qin Ran lifted the dagger, and the gun pressing on the other party's head loosened.

"An oath, sometimes, is far more useful than you imagine!"

"Provided that: you know the correct way to make an oath!"

The other party said seriously.

"Do you know such a way?"

"From that medium?"

Qin Ran was taken aback and guessed subconsciously.

"Of course!"

The other party answered affirmatively.

"That medium is really generous, not only did he tattoo a magic array on you to protect you from those evil spirits, but he also told you this special knowledge... don't tell me he's your parents or something!"

Qin Ran sneered, his tone filled with contempt.

In Qin Ran's view, no one could treat another person selflessly; there must be some interest involved.

In fact, it could be said that it was precisely because of the intertwining of interests that the relationship between the two parties became close.

Except... his own parents!

Even though the memory of his parents in Qin Ran's mind had long faded, he still stubbornly believed this.

And that medium certainly could not be the parents of the 'Master Thief' in front of him.

Although the other party's age could not be accurately estimated, his hair was already gray. If his parents were still alive, how old would they be?

Clearly, it was impossible.

"This is related to the secret I mentioned!"

"That medium is also very interested in what's happening here!"

The other party said with a bitter smile.

This expression made Qin Ran have more suspicions.

The secret of Alcatraz not only attracted a cult leader like Kilfenhedge but also attracted a medium.

Moreover, the latter had even sent out a 'pawn' to investigate!

As for the process, it certainly would not have been peaceful.

However, the 'Master Thief' in front of him ultimately chose to compromise.

Similarly, Qin Ran became more cautious about the oath method the other party mentioned.

If the other party was really a 'pawn' sent by a medium, Qin Ran found it hard to guarantee that the other party wouldn't use the so-called 'oath' to trick him.

Qin Ran was always cautious and careful about anything he was not familiar with.

Because he knew very well that once a mistake occurred, it would be fatal!

Just like Zhang Wei!

Wait!

Zhang Wei?!

Thinking of the temporary team member, Qin Ran was taken aback.

The next moment, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.

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