[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-eighteen-levels-of-hell-lying-is-forbidden-h":3,"chapter-the-eighteen-levels-of-hell-lying-is-forbidden-h-the-eighteen-levels-of-hell-lying-is-forbidden-h-chapter-89":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Eighteen Levels of Hell: Lying is Forbidden Here",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},749317,993,"Chapter 89: Guidance (1)","the-eighteen-levels-of-hell-lying-is-forbidden-h-chapter-89",89,"\u003Cp>Chen Ran ignored him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His left shoulder had already lost all sensation. Reaching out with his right hand, he pulled out his Cigarette Case and plucked a Cigarette with his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lit it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuing to act completely unfazed, he bet the exact opposite of the middle-aged fat man. As time ticked by, the pile of chips on his side of the table grew steadily higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fat man glared at him, realizing that if he let Chen Ran continue to exploit the situation like this, he would sooner or later lose every single chip. With a scowl, he stood up and left the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he had barely taken two steps before he sensed something was wrong. Turning around to look...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw that Chen Ran had also abandoned the gambling table and was trailing right behind him, counting his chips with a bright smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\" The middle-aged fat man was rendered speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the rest of the time, whenever the middle-aged fat man went to play Show Hand, Chen Ran followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the middle-aged fat man went to play mahjong, Chen Ran tagged along and even took the seat directly upstream of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It continued until the fat man had lost all his chips. He shot Chen Ran a venomous glare before reluctantly leaving the Casino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chips on Chen Ran's table had multiplied to the point where they required two trays to hold. He snapped his fingers, and a waiter immediately trotted over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ran walked in front, while two waiters carrying the trays followed closely behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at a private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only the three of them were in the room. The waiters assumed he was waiting for someone to form a group and continue gambling, but Chen Ran waved his hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a few questions. For every question you answer, if I am satisfied, you may take one chip from the tray.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of their eyes instantly lit up, staring greedily at the chips on the tray. Even the smallest denomination was worth ten thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First question. Who is the owner or shareholder of this Cruise Ship?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the waiters rushed to answer, \"There are two shareholders. One is named Lin Jiabei, and the other is Chen Yang. They are both on the top floor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the name \"Chen Yang\", Chen Ran's pupils shrank sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly recovered his composure and gave an imperceptible nod, gesturing for the waiter to take a chip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second question. Have you seen a group of burly men in black suits?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiter who had missed the first question scrambled to answer, \"Yes, about an hour ago I saw them heading to the top floor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The top floor again!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Ran nod, the second waiter happily picked up a chip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third question. What is the name or registration number of this Cruise Ship?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"101!\" both of them answered in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Just as I expected!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I knew it. The warship in the first scene wouldn't have appeared for no reason.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ran's expression turned solemn. He then selected a one-hundred-thousand denomination chip from the tray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tossing it in front of the two men, he said, \"Fourth question. I need a Gun for self-defense. I want to know where I can buy one. Whoever can answer this question gets this chip.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a glance. Although they desperately wanted that one-hundred-thousand chip, after a brief struggle visible in their eyes, they feigned ignorance and asked, \"Sir, we don't know what you are talking about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ran pulled out another Cigarette, lit it, and said methodically, \"In our country, gathering to gamble is against the law, yet there is a Casino on this Cruise Ship. This proves that the vessel's current location...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...should be in international waters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, the ship's port of registry must be in a country with relatively relaxed laws, like Panama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since we are in international waters and the ship is registered to a small country, I believe this Cruise Ship must have its own armed guards for self-defense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said this, he stared intently into their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please wait a moment, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the waiters left the private room. After about five minutes, he returned, leading a stunning Cheongsam Woman inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cheongsam Woman looked Chen Ran up and down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to buy a Gun?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ran did not answer. Instead, he simply pushed one of the trays directly in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the tray overflowing with chips, a hint of pleasant surprise and excitement flashed in the Cheongsam Woman's beautiful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no legal constraints in international waters, and since the ship was registered to a small country with lax laws, it wasn't uncommon for wealthy passengers aboard the Cruise Ship to carry firearms for protection. She was not surprised by Chen Ran's request to buy a Gun for self-defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can do that, but I can only sell you a Pistol. Don't even think about any other weapons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By other weapons, she naturally meant rifles, grenades, and the like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a small Pistol was nowhere near enough to pull off something like hijacking a Cruise Ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as the Cheongsam Woman reached out to take the tray, Chen Ran continued, \"I need the ship's doctor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman took a deep look at Chen Ran's unmoving left arm. Instead of leaving, she sat back down and said with a beaming smile, \"Sir, your current situation doesn't look too good. It will cost extra!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ran didn't waste his breath. He simply pushed the second tray in front of her as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cheongsam Woman seemingly hadn't expected him to be so straightforward, her face breaking into a wide, uncontrollable grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you need any help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Ran shake his head, she didn't press the issue and simply had the two waiters carry the trays away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the waiters returned, carrying two Pistols on a tray. Chen Ran picked up the guns and casually tucked them into his waistband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, what is your room number? I'll have the ship's doctor head over shortly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ran declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later, Chen Ran, supporting the Young Inheritor, followed the Cheongsam Woman to the Infirmary. The woman whispered a few words into the doctor's ear and slipped him several chips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you run into any trouble, you can come find me at the Casino.\" With that, the woman left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bullet in Chen Ran's left shoulder was quickly removed. Once the nurse finished bandaging the wound, he tested the mobility of his left arm, which had been injected with painkillers, and nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was the youth's turn, the Bullet in his thigh was also extracted, but the Bullet lodged in his back required surgery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no need to go through all that trouble. Just stop the bleeding on my back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they left the Infirmary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth could barely manage to walk. The two returned to their room and moved the unconscious Noble-looking Youth into the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Ran handed the youth one of the guns. After gathering his thoughts, he asked, \"Did the person who adopted you serve in the navy before he died?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What year were you born?\" Chen Ran countered, ignoring his question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"1980.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the first scene, a warship appeared out of thin air, and the number of this Cruise Ship is 101. If I remember correctly, our country's first destroyer had its hull number changed to 101 in 1974.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But since you were born in 1980, it's safe to assume you have nothing to do with the year 1974.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the first secret room, based on the numbers on the bookshelf, we could deduce that the Old Man was born in 1930 and died in 1999. Which means he was alive in 1974.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, I feel that this dreamscape is highly likely connected to the Old Man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did he,\" \"likely,\" \"I feel,\" \"safe to assume\"... The youth keenly noticed that Chen Ran was deliberately using a multitude of speculative terms to avoid lying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly are you trying to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since we are inside a dreamscape, if we want to clear the Escape Room Game, we must find a way to break the dream. In the first scene, the Young Heiress and my Second Maternal Uncle appeared. Both of them were fabricated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To me, my Second Maternal Uncle is my most solid and reliable protector. If my guess is correct, the Young Heiress is your...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sub-personality!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1431,"2026-06-02T12:08:03.808Z",1,"novelbin.me","72299461eefe0001c2e14669191439976aaba5265cdfa679ae9b92bb86b0c9f8","the-eighteen-levels-of-hell-lying-is-forbidden-h-chapter-90","the-eighteen-levels-of-hell-lying-is-forbidden-h-chapter-88",621,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-eighteen-levels-of-hell-lying-is-forbidden-h-cover.jpg"]