Chapter 289
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Chapter 289: Anqing Yu’s Doubts
“Why is the diameter of this sewer so much larger than normal?” An Qingyu asked, puzzled.
The one-eyed man was taken aback, seemingly not expecting the boy to ask such a question. He couldn’t help but respond harshly, “Kid, it seems you still don’t understand the current situation. Since that’s the case, I…”
“I know, you want me to cooperate with you, right?” An Qingyu replied calmly. “Once you answer my question, I can cooperate with you however you want.”
Hearing this, the one-eyed man licked his lips and continued, “This prison is built on a small island, which, decades ago, was actually a secret military base at sea. Later, as more and more malignant superpowered individuals like us appeared, it was transformed into a dedicated prison.
The drainage system here was also repurposed from the original drainage channels used for maritime experiments, so no matter how many bodies are flushed down, it won’t get clogged; instead, they flow straight into the ocean with the current…”
“Flowing into the ocean…” An Qingyu murmured, then asked again, “If that’s the case, hasn’t anyone tried to escape through the sewer all these years?”
“How would you escape through the sewer? Shrink your body to fit through such a small opening and flush yourself down?” The one-eyed man scoffed. “If you’re talking about digging through the walls or floor with a spoon like in the movies, I suggest you give up on that idea. The floors and walls here are made of special metal. Even if you had a military knife, you couldn’t break through in decades.”
“This was originally a military base? How do you know that?”
“That’s common knowledge among the inmates here; it has been passed down for many years.”
“I see.” An Qingyu nodded, then asked his final question.
“You can ask.”
“Even though the opening is large, certain bones in the human body can’t pass through, like the pelvis, spine, and ribs… If there are no tools to break these bones, it shouldn’t be possible to flush down, right?”
The one-eyed man’s expression turned strange. He walked to the corner of the restroom, pried up the innermost floor tile, revealing several sharp tools like axes, hammers, and chisels underneath, all caked with dried blood, their age and usage unknown.
An Qingyu’s eyes showed a knowing expression as he nodded in satisfaction. “Alright, I have no more questions.”
The one-eyed man’s lips curled into a smirk as he approached An Qingyu, grabbing his face with one hand and roughly manhandling it while unbuckling his belt with the other.
“Kid, if you serve me well this time, I’ll introduce you to some big brothers later, got it?”
“Yeah, got it.”
An Qingyu gently raised his right hand, and suddenly, a thread of invisible silk burst forth from between his fingers, piercing through the one-eyed man’s neck in an instant!
Blood splattered onto the transparent lens, leaving a streak of crimson. An Qingyu lifted his delicate face, calmly gazing at the one-eyed man’s expression of terror and confusion.
“Thank you for answering my questions. I will cooperate with you well…”
An Qingyu lightly flicked his finger, and the invisible silk seemed to come alive, swiftly slicing through the one-eyed man’s corpse.
The fasting facility can suppress forbidden items, but some forbidden objects can still maintain their original properties. This is why all inmates must undergo thorough searches before entering the fasting facility.
However, An Qingyu had allowed the “Mysterious Silk” to enter his body in advance, avoiding the search process.
Now, he was the only one in this fasting facility possessing a forbidden item.
Ten minutes later, An Qingyu pushed the restroom door open, shaking off the droplets of water from his hands and glasses, and walked out calmly.
The restroom was now completely empty.
…
Cafeteria.
Lin Qiye walked up to the serving counter, collected his own lunch box, and casually found a spot nearby to sit down and eat.
The prison cafeteria was much better than Lin Qiye had imagined. Not only was it spacious enough to accommodate three to four hundred people dining at the same time, but the food also tasted quite decent.
At this moment, there were only a little over a hundred inmates dining in the cafeteria, with most tables empty. The corner where Lin Qiye sat was completely devoid of anyone.
Just as Lin Qiye was focused on his meal, Boss Han walked past him with a tray, casually tossing a small bag onto his table with a cold sneer before continuing on.
Lin Qiye frowned slightly as he opened the small bag on the table. Inside was half a bloody heart and a torn piece of clothing.
The fragment had a string of numbers written on it: 04389.
Lin Qiye’s expression gradually darkened. He remembered that string of numbers; it was the same number on the chest of Ah Meng, whom he had beaten down yesterday.
The presence of this torn piece and half a heart together made the meaning very clear.
This was a demonstration, a warning.
Ah Meng, who had almost exposed Boss Han yesterday, was now dead. This indicated that Boss Han’s influence was substantial enough to silently eliminate someone in this fasting facility. If he could kill Ah Meng, he could certainly kill Lin Qiye.
This was the consequence of opposing him.
At that moment, two figures carrying trays sat down beside Lin Qiye. One of them noticed the bag on the table, frowned, and tossed it into the nearby trash can.
These were the two who had helped Lin Qiye out yesterday.
“I’m Wang Lu, former night watchman of Team 076 stationed in Guiyang City.”
“Fang Yanghui, former night watchman of Team 021 stationed in Chuanxiang City.”
Lin Qiye was taken aback, then replied, “I’m Lin Qiye, former night watchman of Team 136 stationed in Cangnan City.”
“Cangnan City?” Wang Lu’s eyes widened in surprise. “You’re one of the night watchmen from that city that disappeared a year ago?”
“That’s right.” Lin Qiye nodded. “Thanks to both of you for yesterday.”
Fang Yanghui waved his hand. “We’re all night watchmen; there’s no need to be polite. Besides, you’re just a young lad. We couldn’t just stand by.”
Lin Qiye felt a warmth in his heart, surprised to find a sense of camaraderie among night watchmen in this place.
“Boss Han’s influence is considerable, but you don’t need to fear him in this fasting facility. If he really tries to harm you and we’re not around, just run outside.” Wang Lu said.
“Outside?”
“Yes, the activity area. There are snipers around the activity area, and even Boss Han wouldn’t dare to gather people there to cause trouble. But in some indoor areas with weaker surveillance, that’s not guaranteed. You must be careful.” Wang Lu earnestly advised.