Chapter 639

Chapter 639: Warden Cao

In the blink of an eye, it had already been seven days since Wang Chen arrived in District J9.

During this time, he had mostly adapted to the harsh environment and had become familiar with the basic conditions within the prison area.

Although the negative energy in District J9 was dense, it could not erode Wang Chen’s Immortal Body.

His Qi and blood were exceptionally robust, far surpassing his cultivation level, allowing him to naturally fend off the malicious assaults of dark forces without any deliberate effort.

In this regard, Wang Chen was stronger than any of the guards in District J9!

He felt confident that enduring three years here would not be an issue.

“Brother Wang…”

In the afternoon, as Wang Chen made his rounds and approached Yu Fei’s cell, the enchantress from the Hehuan Sect suddenly asked, “If I’m not mistaken, tomorrow is your day off, isn’t it?”

Wang Chen was slightly startled but nodded in response, “Yes, it is.”

Formal prison guards were entitled to a day off every seven days, so tomorrow he would indeed be able to temporarily escape this “sea of suffering” and return to the immortal city for some relaxation.

The job of a prison guard was already stressful, and the environment was dreadful. If one had to spend an entire year underground, away from sunlight, enduring the constant assault of negative energy and the malevolent curses of the prisoners, no one could last long.

Even if the guards were treated as expendable, the Forbidden Prison Office still had to consider the cost-effectiveness.

In fact, in addition to the regular day off, formal prison guards also had ten days of annual leave.

“Could you do me a favor and bring me a box of Dai Mei blush from Tianxiang Tower?”

Yu Fei pleaded with a pitiful tone, “It’s been so long since I’ve had the chance to wear any makeup.”

“Uh…”

Wang Chen hesitated.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to help; he and Yu Fei were old acquaintances. Although she had teased him in the past, he sensed that she harbored no ill intentions.

Even here in District J9, her demeanor remained the same.

Moreover, despite being confined in a heavily secured cell, Yu Fei was remarkably well-informed and had a deep understanding of the Yongle dungeon, often providing Wang Chen with valuable insights.

Compared to that, bringing her a box of blush seemed like a trivial matter!

The problem was that the Forbidden Prison Office had strict regulations: guards like Wang Chen could converse with prisoners but were forbidden from providing them with any form of assistance.

Bringing items from the outside for prisoners was absolutely forbidden!

If caught, Wang Chen might very well end up in a cell next to Yu Fei.

“I’m sorry.”

Wang Chen’s relationship with Yu Fei wasn’t close enough for him to take such a risk. He shook his head and said, “You know the rules, fellow traveler. I really can’t help you.”

“Rules are nothing more than human feelings.”

Yu Fei chuckled softly and said, “Brother Wang, if you could just deliver this item to Warden Cao, he would allow you to bring me the blush.”

As soon as she finished speaking, a delicate hand emerged from the window of the stone door.

Between her slender fingers, she held a flower pin.

The flower pin appeared to be crafted from pure gold, its design and workmanship exquisitely detailed, emitting a faint, lightly glowing radiance.

Wang Chen instinctively took it.

Yu Fei withdrew her hand and softly said, “Brother Wang, you are a good person. Once I get out, I will definitely find you a partner who has not lost their original yin in the sect.”

This promise was quite unexpected…

Wang Chen found himself in an awkward situation, receiving a good person card from her.

After finishing his afternoon patrol, he first clocked out at the duty hall before seeking an audience with Warden Cao.

Warden Cao held one of the top three positions in District J9 and was a peak Purple Palace cultivator.

This middle-aged cultivator rarely smiled and was as serious as a stuffy scholar with a bad temper.

Prison guards in District J9, whether new or experienced, hardly dared to breathe in his presence.

Warden Cao was known for his iron-willed impartiality and lack of favoritism.

Wang Chen suspected that Yu Fei was setting a trap for him.

However, he couldn’t figure out the reason why this female cultivator from the Hehuan Sect would intentionally want to harm him, and most importantly, his instincts did not sense any malice from her.

With a touch of curiosity, Wang Chen decided to lay everything out candidly after meeting Warden Cao, with no intention of hiding anything.

His approach was impeccable and fully compliant with prison regulations.

This way, even if Yu Fei had any schemes, they would not involve Wang Chen.

After explaining, Wang Chen respectfully handed over the golden flower pin.

Warden Cao expressionlessly accepted it.

At that moment, Wang Chen sharply noticed a very slight tremor in the little finger of Warden Cao’s right hand.

It was important to note that Warden Cao was a peak Purple Palace cultivator!

“You did well.”

Without even looking, Warden Cao tucked the golden flower pin into his sleeve and said lightly, “This enchantress from the Hehuan Sect is full of tricks and loves to play with people’s hearts. Don’t think she will regard you coldly; enchantresses are heartless.”

After a pause, he continued, “But she is a designated prisoner who must be watched closely and plays a significant role. A box of Dai Mei blush, you can bring it to her.”

Hmm?

Wang Chen suspected he misheard—this twist came too quickly!

“Lesser Steward follows orders.”

But Wang Chen had had enough sense to question him and naturally presented an obedient demeanor.

Higher officials hold great power, especially when they are several ranks above!

“Go ahead.”

Warden Cao waved his hand and said, “In the future, for anything involving this enchantress from the Hehuan Sect, you can report directly to me. Never act on your own.”

“Yes!”

Upon leaving the duty hall, Wang Chen couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.

He didn’t know why, but he felt that the atmosphere inside the duty hall, protected by formations, was especially stiff and oppressive, even more so than outside.

Everyone from the managers to the supervising officer appeared like lifeless statues, always maintaining a high and mighty demeanor.

It was truly annoying.

While grumbling, Wang Chen used the teleportation array in District J9 to arrive in Yongle Immortal City.

As a mere loose cultivator with a low rank, he was just an ordinary “first-line” guard and naturally had no place to stay in the precious land of the immortal city.

Fortunately, Wang Chen did not intend to spend the night in the city.

He went to a general store to buy some items he needed for his work, and then finally headed to Wanbao Pavilion in Yongle Immortal City.

Wanbao Pavilion was the largest merchant in the Mountain-Sea Realm, with its own branches operating in the Haotian Realm as well.

Since Wang Chen was a Purple Palace cultivator, he received better service.

A shopkeeper personally came to assist Wang Chen with his “business.”

“I just want to buy a box of blush.”

Wang Chen didn’t expect that the usually arrogant shopkeeper would become flustered, as if Wang Chen was purchasing something extraordinary from another world.

But Wang Chen soon realized he indeed needed such a professional to help!

“Reservation? You mean I have to reserve a box of blush and wait for it?”