After parting ways with Wan Lanxin, Yang Wu returned to the second district. He brought the remaining half a pot of wine back and gave it to Xun Rui, who was sleeping in the stone house.
Xun Rui was a natural drinker. As soon as he smelled Yang Wu's wine, he immediately sobered up and said excitedly, "There's wine, there's wine! Where is it?"
"Elder Xun, here's the wine!" Yang Wu said to Xun Rui.
"Good boy, let me have a taste!" Xun Rui said impatiently.
Yang Wu didn't keep Xun Rui in suspense. He threw the wine pot at Xun Rui. Xun Rui hurriedly caught the wine pot and complained, "Boy, don't waste this good Nu 'er Hong. It smells like it's been preserved for at least ten years."
After saying that, he drank from the pot. He couldn't wait any longer.
After taking a long sip, Xun Rui put the pot down and said intoxicatedly, "I'm sick of drinking gourd wine every day. It's nice to try other flavors once in a while."
"As long as Elder Xun likes it!" Yang Wu replied. He paused for a moment and said, "Elder Xun, I might leave here today. I might not have the chance to listen to your teachings in the future."
Yang Wu felt that Xun Rui was an extraordinary person. Even if he couldn't sense the slightest bit of strength, he felt that Xun Rui was a real talent based on the advice he gave him.
"Okay, okay. It's boring to stay in this damned place. It's good to leave. The outside world is what I miss!" Xun Rui replied. He then said, "Before I leave, I'll give you a few words: 'A hidden dragon in the abyss leaps to the sky.'"
After saying that, he didn't wait for Yang Wu to ask and walked out of the stone house.
Yang Wu thought carefully, "A hidden dragon in the abyss leaps to the sky. Is this referring to my current situation?"
The next day, a group of prison guards suddenly rushed up the mountain and shouted, "Yang Wu, come out!"
Yang Wu didn't think much of it and walked out of the stone house. He looked at the prison guards and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Come with us. The warden wants to see you!" The leader of the prison guards said fiercely.
Yang Wu didn't think too much about it. He thought that Wan Tianlong wanted to see him, or perhaps he had something to tell him. Thus, he followed the jailers. However, the jailers' attitude wasn't good. They scolded him and massaged him roughly.
Yang Wu was well aware of his identity, so he did not resist. He did not say anything, but a bad premonition welled up in his heart. "Could it be that something has happened?"
Yesterday, he had already reached an agreement with Wan Lanxin. He should be able to leave the Mountain Prison today, but the situation now seemed a little different.
Soon, Yang Wu was escorted to the conference hall of the Mountain Prison.
There were many people sitting in the conference hall. Yang Wu recognized two of them. They were the vice warden, Lie Feng, and the first district's mayor, Zhang Xiong. They sat at the head of the table on the left and right sides of the hall. However, the person sitting at the center of the table was not Wan Tianlong, but an unfamiliar face.
This unfamiliar middle-aged man had a thin face, sunken eyes, a hooked nose, a protruding forehead, and hair tied up high. He was dressed in simple martial attire and had a ghost axe hanging from his body. A thick murderous aura emanated from his body. At first glance, he gave off the feeling of a ferocious person.
This was the new warden, Wei Dian. He was a fierce general who had cut off the heads of eighty-one barbarians on the battlefield.
It was precisely because Wei Dian's murderous aura was so strong that he even killed his own guards in his dreams at night. It was because of this that he was sent to this prison as a warden. He had to calm his mind and eliminate his murderous aura. Perhaps only then could he make further progress.
At first, Lie Feng was somewhat dissatisfied. However, after seeing Wei Dian, he quickly put away his dissatisfaction. He was afraid that Wei Dian would directly draw his sword on him.
Now that the imperial edict had just been issued and Wan Tianlong was forced to return to the Royal City, Wei Dian had just taken office and called Yang Wu over. This was thought-provoking.
Yang Wu's identity as a viscount had long been exposed. The fact that he had offended a marquis was also exposed. Presumably, this new warden was not here to support Yang Wu. He was probably here to cause trouble.
"Kneel!" The warden behind Yang Wu pushed Yang Wu, who was still standing, and scolded.
Yang Wu ignored the warden. He still stood as straight as a pine tree and did not kneel.
"How dare you!" The warden was furious. He kicked Yang Wu's knee joint again, determined to make Yang Wu kneel. However, he still did not get what he wanted. Yang Wu stood firmly, completely unaffected by the warden's strength.
The warden flew into a rage. Just as he was about to use his weapon, the new warden, Wei Dian, who was sitting in the middle, said faintly, "Drag him out and behead him!"
Who would have thought that the new Warden would be so ruthless as soon as he opened his mouth? Everyone's expression changed.
Yang Wu was undoubtedly a criminal. However, since he had not been sentenced to death, he could not be easily killed. However, this new warden did not seem to have any concerns.
Just as the wardens were about to drag Yang Wu away and behead him, Yang Wu narrowed his eyes and said, "I don't accept this!"
"It's up to you whether you accept it or not. It's up to me whether I kill him or not!" Wei Dian did not waste time talking nonsense with Yang Wu. He completely ignored Yang Wu's response.
The wardens grabbed Yang Wu. Yang Wu's face was full of anger, but it was useless. Unless he had the ability to escape, he would be dead for sure.
Fortunately, Zhang Xiong did not just stand by and watch. He stood up and said, "Warden Wei, what you are doing is not right. Yang Wu is only a criminal who has been sent away. He has not been sentenced to death. It is not good for you to break the rules."
"Oh, Deputy Warden Zhang wants to speak for this criminal?" Wei Dian looked at Zhang Xiong with surprise.
"Warden Wei, this is your first time here. You may not know the situation in the prison. Zhang Xiong is only speaking the truth," Zhang Xiong said, neither servile nor overbearing.
Back in the day, Wan Tianlong had helped Zhang Xiong, and Yang Wu had saved Wan Tianlong. Today, Zhang Xiong was returning the favor. He did not owe anyone anything.
"Is that so, Deputy Warden Lie?" Wei Dian turned to Lie Feng and asked.
"That is true, but Warden Wei must have his reasons for wanting to execute this criminal." Lie Feng went with the flow. He was more inclined to side with Wei Dian.
"Haha, remember that I am now the warden here. I am the boss here. From today onwards, I am the reason here. I will kill whoever I say. If you dare to stop me, I will kill you. If you are not satisfied, you can complain to the imperial court." Wei Dian laughed wildly. He then waved his hand and said, "Take them away and execute them!"
"Warden Wei, please reconsider. The king who is a guest in our prison was rescued by Yang Wu!" Zhang Xiong stood up and shouted.
Zhang Xiong had already made it clear that he and Wei Dian were at odds. He no longer looked weak. Of course, he was not stupid enough to fight force with force. Instead, he brought up Wang Jiuchong, the king who had not yet left. Only then could Wei Dian rein in his arrogance.
Sure enough, even if Wei Dian was a fierce person who feared death, he still had to be cautious in front of a king. He frowned and asked Lie Feng, "Is that true?"
Lie Feng did not dare to hide it. He nodded lightly and said, "It is related to this kid. However, the king has already accepted my son as a disciple in name. I don't think he remembers who this kid is."
"Deputy Warden Lie, do you dare to guarantee this? If the king asks about this matter one day and learns that his savior has been killed, will you dare to take responsibility if he angers Warden Wei? " Zhang Xiong asked. He paused for a moment and said, "Yang Wu has already collected fifty thousand kilograms of Red Steel Ore and handed in enough merit points. I think we should send him to the Death Legion and let him fend for himself."
Zhang Xiong was determined to protect Yang Wu. This way, he would be worthy of Wan Lanxin and Wan Tianlong.
Wei Dian did not immediately reply. His eyes kept darting around as he fell into deep thought.
Lie Feng did not speak again. Everything was up to Wei Dian.
Yang Wu was very nervous. Unless it was absolutely necessary, he really did not want to escape prison. If he did, he would never be able to get rid of his identity as a prison slave. His family would be implicated again. At the same time, he was afraid of death. He did not want to die young.
"This guy in front of me replaced Uncle Wan's position. I wonder how he and Sister Lanxin are doing. I hope they are fine." Yang Wu's heart was worried about Wan Lanxin. Yesterday, he was still begging her for help. He did not expect the situation to be different today.
"I have thought about it. As long as you can take one of my attacks and not die, I will give you a way to the Death Legion. If you can't, then so be it. No matter who comes to trouble me, I will take care of it." After Wei Dian said this, he suddenly rushed out of the chair like a fierce tiger. His palm mixed with the sound of a tiger slapping towards Yang Wu's chest.
Who would have thought that a dignified prison warden would be so ruthless? He attacked without giving anyone the slightest chance to prepare.
Everyone present did not expect that by the time they reacted, Wei Dian's palm had already landed in front of Yang Wu's chest. Yang Wu immediately flew out like a broken kite.
Puff!
A long mouthful of blood spurted out. His body smashed several feet away from the hall and fell heavily. Everyone thought that Yang Wu was bound to die.
"Warden Wei!" Zhang Xiong shouted at Wei Dian with a face full of anger.
"What, Zhang Xiong, do you want to exchange a few moves with me? I just came back from the battlefield. I don't mind leaving some souvenirs on you! "Wei Dian looked at Zhang Xiong with a playful expression.
"Humph, I will ask Warden Wei for advice in the future!" Zhang Xiong snorted coldly and rushed out of the hall. When he arrived in front of Yang Wu, he did not check whether Yang Wu was dead or alive. He carried Yang Wu and left directly.
"It seems that it is not easy for me to be the new prison warden." Wei Dian murmured with a murderous look in his eyes.
Lie Feng's body trembled slightly and said, "Why do you say that, Warden? I, Lie Feng, will follow you loyally in the future."
It was true that Lie Feng was in the Advanced General Realm, but he could sense that Wei Dian's strength was not inferior to Wan Tianlong's. He also sensed a terrifying murderous aura from Wei Dian, which made his hair stand on end. He was really afraid that Wei Dian would kill him at the slightest disagreement.
Wei Dian had made an example of Yang Wu not only because of orders from above, but also to establish his authority in the prison. It was clear that he was not a simple boor and was quite shrewd.
Wei Dian turned to Lie Feng and smiled faintly, "With Vice Warden Lie's words, this warden is relieved. The reason why this warden took action against a small prison slave was only because that kid offended the higher-ups. This warden is only helping the higher-ups solve this problem."
"This subordinate understands!" Lie Feng replied.
"Mm, follow this warden well in the future. This warden will definitely not treat you unfairly, haha …"
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