Ji Xie had barely held back, but Lin Shiming reacted quickly. After a brief clash, both men withdrew their hands to their original positions, then lapsed back into silence.
Fan Zhe paid no mind to the little incident, dismissing it as Ji Xie's feeble death throes. He also thought Lin Shiming's suggestion was a good one-compared with the thin, slender Li Xian, the other man was clearly more robust. He would presumably last longer under Honey Shadow's torment and produce more "New-Type Candy" for the community.
As for the other one, he could be locked up as a spare for now.
"You, then."
No more than three seconds passed between Lin Shiming's suggestion and Fan Zhe's acceptance. Li Xian didn't even have a chance to get a word in.
Although this choice worked in their favor-after all, Ji Xie and Honey Shadow were "biologically isolated," so in theory, the procedure shouldn't harm him-Li Xian still couldn't help worrying.
"So this is the 'heaven on earth' you want to build?"
After being led away from the glass containers, Li Xian sneered at Fan Zhe.
Supreme happiness? A new chapter for the world? He wouldn't even open his eyes and look at the price being paid for it.
Fan Zhe caught the sarcasm in Li Xian's words. For once, the smile he had worn all along vanished, his expression darkening as he replied with obsessive conviction:
"Of course."
"This is only a preliminary trial-the people used as vessels have to endure some pain, but soon I'll eliminate that drawback too, allowing them to die filled with gratitude amid supreme joy."
"I'll select all the candidates from within the community. From birth, they'll never suffer the torment of negative emotions. They'll grow up in a friendly society, never wanting for food or clothing,