Ling Feng's expression changed, and he hurriedly went to the other room and asked, "People from Hell's Gate? Where are they now?"

Long Guangyi's voice came through, "They are currently at the Oriental Shopping Center. Since it's crowded there now, we haven't stirred things up yet. I'll leave this matter to you."

Ling Feng said in a grave tone, "Don't worry, I'll make sure they won't return!"

The Oriental Shopping Center? After hanging up the phone, Ling Feng had a forbidding premonition in his mind. Places like shopping malls, banks, and cinemas, where people are crowded, are the most prone to incidents, and Ling Feng remembered that Yun Hanrui had gone shopping with Catherine and Jenny. Could they also be at the Oriental Shopping Plaza?

Thinking this, Ling Feng dialed Yun Hanrui's phone, but the prompt "The number you have dialed is not in service" came through.

"Damn, something's wrong!" Ling Feng's heart sank, then after leaving a message for Liu Tingyu, he quickly drove towards the Oriental Shopping Center.

The Oriental Shopping Center is a high-end shopping plaza in Yanjing, where major global brands are readily available, and it's famous for having an exclusive area for cheongsams and Hanfu. This is also a major feature of the Oriental Shopping Center.

"Wow, such beautiful Hanfu!" Jenny's eyes shimmered with excitement as she looked at the Hanfu models in front of Ancient Fragrance Pavilion.

Yun Hanrui and Catherine also showed a hint of interest. Catherine sighed and said, "But it's a pity, Hanfu suits Eastern women better, as it fully exemplifies their classical elegance and delicacy."

Jenny nodded. She was fully aware that, although she loved these garments, they would seem somewhat out of place on her as a Western woman. It was the surprise of culture and heritage.

"Xiao Rui, do you want to try one?" Jenny held onto Yun Hanrui and said, "I think you would look beautiful in Hanfu!"

Yun Hanrui shook her head, "No thanks, I don't really like overly elaborate clothes…"

But before she could finish, Jenny dragged Yun Hanrui inside, "Come on, don't decline, just try one on for me to see, okay?"

Yun Hanrui refused, "I really don't want to. You think I don't know about your weird taste?"

Jenny rolled her eyes and said, "How about this, if you just try on one set for me to see, I promise I'll ensure this collaboration succeeds, okay? Otherwise, I'll sign the report to disagree, how about that?"

Yun Hanrui said irritably, "Hey, this is personal interest under the guise of business! It's really despicable!"

Although she knew Jenny was joking, seeing her so eagerly insistent, Yun Hanrui hesitated for a moment and then picked a set of Hanfu and walked into the dressing room.

Some ten minutes later, Yun Hanrui walked out of the dressing room. She rarely wore Hanfu, so she felt somewhat unnatural at first.

"Wow, so beautiful!" Stars nearly sparkled in Jenny's eyes, and Catherine also showed a look of amazement.

Yun Hanrui's figure was naturally tall and slender, and her demeanor was aloof. With the addition of the Hanfu, she looked like a classical beauty who had stepped out of a painting.

With a click, Jenny took out her camera and snapped a few photos. Yun Hanrui's face also bore a look of helplessness; Jenny had a habit of photographing people and was only interested in beautiful women, and she was also keen on posting the photos of the beauties she captured on her Facebook. This was also why some people, like the frail Nuria, were reluctant to cooperate with Jenny.

"Hey, hey, enough is enough!" Yun Hanrui said irritably as Jenny kept taking pictures, "And I warn you, you can't just upload them to your Facebook willy-nilly!"

Jenny put away her camera, with a sly expression, "Beautiful things are naturally meant to be shared with others! Don't worry, I'll choose only the prettiest photos to post!"

"You..." Yun Hanrui rolled her eyes, understanding that she couldn't change Jenny's hobby.

"Miss, I'll take this outfit!" Jenny snapped her fingers and said, "Wrap it up for me later!"

Yun Hanrui, who had changed back into her original clothes, came out, "Let's go grab something to eat now; we've been shopping for so long, I'm getting a bit hungry!"

With a loud bang, at that moment, the doors of the entire Oriental Shopping Center suddenly slammed shut, and countless black gases began to spread from the ground.

"What happened?" The sudden event plunged the whole Oriental Shopping Center into chaos.

Catherine narrowed her eyes, "It looks like we've gotten ourselves into some trouble!"

No sooner had she spoken than the largest electronic screen in the shopping center showed a man wearing a clown mask. He spoke in a mocking tone, "Hello everyone, I'm delighted to meet you, my friends from Huaxia. My name is Klau, but you can also call me Clown!"

This sudden voice captured almost everyone's attention.

The Clown snapped his fingers and said, "I know many of you are panicking right now, but don't be afraid. This is all my doing. As long as you stay put here, I can guarantee your safety. However, if you don't cooperate... God will deliver Heavenly Punishment upon you!"

Since terror incidents are rare in Huaxia, people didn't feel a sense of crisis initially, some even thought it was some promotional trick by the Oriental Shopping Center!

But they soon realized this was no joke! Several customers who tried to dash out were ensnared by the black gases and collapsed weakly to the ground!

"What on earth is happening?!" Panic reigned in the Oriental Shopping Center.

"Oh? It seems there are still many who aren't cooperating with me," the Clown observed the people frantically trying to escape, a fierce glint in his eyes, "Wouldn't it be nice if you all behaved? Do you really make me get tough?"

As he spoke, he stared coldly at the crowd, "God will soon bring down Divine Punishment, and only those who submit to me will find salvation!"

As soon as these words were spoken, those who had collapsed on the ground screamed miserably as black flames erupted from their bodies, burning them continuously. In less than thirty breaths, all of them had turned into piles of ashes.

Screams and fear spread instantly to everyone, but this time, they did not act rashly, realizing that any sudden movement might make them the next to die!

"Hahaha, I just love the look of fear on your faces, helpless, weak, fearful... Your expressions right now are simply perfect!" the Clown laughed maniacally, "But don't worry, I'm a man of my word, just stay where you are, and I won't hurt you easily!"

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