Chapter 317
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Chapter 317: Seeking Death
Lin Qiye’s figure moved like a ghost through the pitch-black night. After the effect of the Town Ruins Monument was weakened, all his forbidden ruins were lifted, and the “Starry Night Dancer” was no exception.
At this moment, the open activity area was eerily silent. Almost all the prisoners were breaking through towards the main entrance; no one would turn back to venture deeper into the fasting hall.
That was…
Lin Qiye’s mental energy suddenly sensed something, and he stopped, looking towards the nearby heartscape rift.
Through that gap, he could clearly see the surface of the Town Ruins Monument, which was already covered in cracks, with three deep chisel marks. It seemed that with a few more strikes, it would shatter completely.
It appeared that someone had indeed used special means to open the Confucianist’s heartscape, and they had managed to damage the Town Ruins Monument to this extent… One must know that while the Town Ruins Monument only served to suppress forbidden ruins, its material was extremely hard, and ordinary tools could not inflict damage on it.
In other words, this should be damage caused by a forbidden object?
In this fasting hall, bringing in a forbidden object was not so easy, unless it was a special forbidden object like An Qingyu’s “Cunning Threads,” which could merge with the body. However, the forbidden object that damaged the Town Ruins Monument was clearly not in that category; judging by the damage caused, it should be a large forbidden object.
A large forbidden object could not have been brought in by a prisoner… So, this was done by someone inside the fasting hall?
Is there a mole?
After deducing this conclusion, Lin Qiye’s brow furrowed slightly, but it didn’t seem surprising. If there were no moles in the fasting hall, how could this most secure prison in the Great Xia possibly fall?
Moreover, Lin Qiye speculated that this mole must hold a significant position within the fasting hall. In the future, if he encountered suspicious individuals, he would need to be extra cautious.
At that moment, faint voices of conversation drifted from a distance.
Lin Qiye expanded his mental energy and sensed that nearby, four figures were leaning against a wall, crouching low, and stealthily moving forward.
Among these four, one was an old acquaintance of Lin Qiye.
What were they doing here? Lin Qiye felt puzzled. After pondering for a moment, he quietly followed them.
In a corner.
I say, Han Jinlong, are you sure we can get out from here? A thin man in prison garb couldn’t help but ask.
Han Jinlong snorted coldly, I said we can, so we can! The sewer in that restroom leads directly to the seabed. As long as you use forbidden ruins to shrink our bodies and let Old Zhang open the barrier, we can flow out of the fasting hall with the water!
And I advise you to show some respect; my name is not something you can call casually!
Respect? Heh heh heh… The thin man sneered. Now that the suppression of the Town Ruins Monument has been lifted, any one of us three could easily take you down, you useless brute who only knows how to use force. You still think you’re the boss of the fasting hall? You can’t even handle two teenagers; it’s truly embarrassing.
Han Jinlong’s face turned ashen.
Since we already know how to get out, it seems there’s no need for him to exist anymore. Why should we take a burden with us? The bearded man glanced at Han Jinlong, a faint killing intent flickering in his eyes.
If you don’t take me, you definitely won’t get out. Han Jinlong suppressed his anger and said as calmly as possible. The plumbing system in this fasting hall is intricate; if you take a wrong turn, you’ll never find your way out.
The thin man, the bearded man, and Old Zhang exchanged glances and chuckled awkwardly.
Just joking with you, why take it so seriously? What? Can’t handle a joke? The bearded man patted Han Jinlong’s shoulder heavily, laughing.
As soon as he finished speaking, the bearded man suddenly froze, as if sensing something. He turned sharply to look into a dark corner beside him, a glint of ferocity flashing in his eyes!
There’s someone there!
Old Zhang’s expression changed, and he suddenly reached out his palm, waving towards that direction. A pale blue barrier gathered into a massive hand, slapping towards the darkness along the trajectory of his hand!
Bang—!
With a soft sound, the pale blue barrier hand was torn apart by the night, quickly dissipating into the air.
From the darkness, a young figure slowly stepped out, a layer of shadow clinging to his calm eyes, making the surrounding night seem even deeper.
It’s you?! Han Jinlong’s eyes ignited with fury upon seeing the boy, gritting his teeth as he spoke.
Lin Qiye’s gaze swept over the three, and he said lightly, What do you want? I’m not interested… I’m just passing by.
Passing by?
The four heard this word and wore expressions of disbelief.
Now that the forbidden ruins have been lifted, you still dare to appear before me? Han Jinlong stared at Lin Qiye, his eyes filled with resentment, as if he wished to slice him into a thousand pieces.
Having lost his right arm and his position as the boss of the fasting hall, he had completely become a hunted dog… All of this was because of him!
If it had been before the Town Ruins Monument became ineffective, Han the Boss would indeed not have dared to trouble him again. After all, for some reason, this kid could use forbidden ruins within the fasting hall. But now that everyone could use forbidden ruins, what difference did it make?
Just a twenty-year-old boy, how high could his realm be?
Lin Qiye glanced at him, seemingly not taking him seriously at all, and calmly turned to walk towards the prison area.
The bearded man, Old Zhang, and the thin man merely watched Lin Qiye’s retreating figure, appearing somewhat hesitant but not making a move to stop him.
After all, in this special situation, it was wiser to avoid trouble. Everyone should rely on their own abilities to escape; it was best not to provoke one another.
Han the Boss watched Lin Qiye’s back, thinking he was afraid of him, a sinister smile creeping onto his lips. He turned to the three beside him and said, I’ve changed my mind. If you want me to take you out of the fasting hall, you must first help me kill this kid!
The expressions of the three changed. Han Jinlong, don’t push your luck!
Han Jinlong sneered, pointing at Lin Qiye’s departing figure, and said coldly: I’m serious. If you don’t help me kill him, none of you will leave here today!
Seeing that Han Jinlong’s expression was serious, the three furrowed their brows tightly. After hesitating for a moment, their gazes towards Lin Qiye turned unfriendly.
Although they were very displeased, Han Jinlong’s role was indeed significant. If he really decided to quit, their escape plan would be ruined…
So…
At that moment, the quietly departing Lin Qiye stopped in his tracks.
He turned to look at Han Jinlong, narrowing his eyes, a faint killing intent surfacing in his dark gaze.
I’ve changed my mind too…
Since you are sincerely seeking death, then I shall fulfill your wish.