111: Chapter 111 The Golden-Clad Detective, Orders to Compete

Heavenly Prison Main Hall.

Today's atmosphere was completely different from the usual Death Qi.

The jailers, who usually gathered to gamble or nap, were all standing with their backs straight.

They were lined up on both sides of the hall, not even daring to breathe loudly.

Many of them were secretly tugging at their clothes and stretching their necks to peek out the main gate.

“Have you heard? That newly promoted Gold-Badge Constable is coming to our Heavenly Prison today!”

“Nonsense, this news has already spread far and wide.”

Several jailers lowered their voices, whispering and rubbing their hands, their Adam's apples bobbing.

Chen Ran stood among the crowd; he had never been interested in joining such spectacles.

Just then.

A series of crisp footsteps echoed from outside the gate.

“They're here!”

Someone whispered urgently.

The hall instantly fell silent.

A tall figure stepped into the hall.

The newcomer wore a special Six Doors uniform of dark gold with cloud patterns, with a pure gold token hanging at her waist, swaying slightly with her steps.

A beautiful woman with her long hair tied high and a heroic air walked in.

She slowly scanned the room.

Every jailer her gaze swept over puffed out their chest, trying to show their best side.

However, Lin Wan's gaze did not linger on them for long.

Finally, her eyes fixed on a young man wearing black official robes.

Chen Ran.

Seeing the Seventh-Grade Prison Official robes on Chen Ran, Lin Wan was slightly startled.

She remembered very clearly.

When she had gone undercover in the Heavenly Prison under a pseudonym, this guy was just an insignificant little jailer in the Cell Block D.

Every day, besides delivering food, he only thought about how to squeeze some profit from the prisoners.

How long had it been since then?

At most, it had only been a few months.

He had actually climbed to the position of a Seventh-Grade Prison Official?

Lin Wan took a long stride and walked straight up to Chen Ran.

“Chen Ran.”

She sized Chen Ran up.

“Your promotion speed is quite unexpected. Did you have a cultivation Breakthrough?”

Chen Ran cupped his hands.

“Greetings, Constable Lin. It was just luck. A few days ago, I had a sudden realization and had a Breakthrough to the Seventh-Grade Bone Forging Realm.”

“Seventh-Grade Bone Forging...”

Lin Wan nodded slightly.

To be able to break through to the seventh grade on his own in a place like the Heavenly Prison, where the Evil Qi is heavy and resources are scarce.

This talent and Heart-Nature were indeed quite good.

She had originally come to the Heavenly Prison only to continue searching for clues about that mysterious expert.

But looking at Chen Ran now, she changed her mind.

Six Doors was currently in need of manpower.

Although Chen Ran was a bit slick, he was reliable in his work and knew the Heavenly Prison like the back of his hand.

If she could recruit him, he would be a good helper.

“Chen Ran, are you willing to join my Six Doors?”

Lin Wan spoke.

“I have just been appointed as a Gold-Badge Constable and am short of hands. If you are willing, I will transfer you directly under my command.”

“The benefits and resources are definitely not something this Heavenly Prison can compare to.”

As soon as these words were spoken.

The entire hall fell silent.

All the jailers' eyes widened.

A Six Doors Gold-Badge Constable personally extending an invitation!

Standing in the crowd, Li Changfeng's eyes turned red with envy, and he wished he could rush forward and accept on Chen Ran's behalf.

“Constable Lin, I'm afraid this doesn't follow the rules, does it?”

A voice suddenly came from behind the hall.

Centurion Zhao Wuji of the Demon Suppression Division walked into the hall with several subordinates.

His eyes twitched as he stared intently at Lin Wan.

Chen Ran was the head of the Internal Affairs Department he had just promoted, specifically responsible for helping him handle the messes in the Heavenly Prison.

Lin Wan poaching him right in front of his face was practically a slap to his own.

“Centurion Zhao.”

Lin Wan turned around.

“Six Doors and the Demon Suppression Division both belong to the court. As long as both parties are willing, why can't there be a personnel transfer?”

“And if I remember correctly, after being promoted to Golden Seal, I can already issue a transfer order for people from the Demon Suppression Division.”

“Chen Ran is a member of my Demon Suppression Division!” Zhao Wuji gritted his teeth. “He is now a Seventh-Grade Prison Official of the Heavenly Prison, burdened with heavy responsibilities. How can he just leave?”

“So what?”

Lin Wan took a step forward.

“I am a Six Doors Gold-Badge Constable. In terms of rank, I am equal to a Commander of your Demon Suppression Division.”

“I want to transfer one person. Can you, a mere Centurion, stop me?”

The veins on the back of Zhao Wuji's hand throbbed.

Feeling the sharp Sword Intent emanating from Lin Wan, he took half a step back.

This woman's strength had actually improved again!

What made him even more wary was the massive Lin family influence behind Lin Wan.

One of the four major families in the Capital was definitely not something a Centurion without a background like him could afford to provoke.

If they really had a falling out, he would surely be the one to suffer.

Zhao Wuji clenched his fists.

“Good... very good!”

He took a deep breath.

He glanced at Chen Ran.

“Since Constable Lin insists on having him, then I have nothing more to say.”

After speaking, he flicked his sleeves and turned to leave with his subordinates.

Lin Wan withdrew her Aura and turned to look at Chen Ran.

“Well? Have you thought it through?”

Chen Ran did not hesitate.

Staying in the Heavenly Prison, the number of prisoners he could come into contact with was limited after all.

He had already nearly finished fleecing the prisoners in the Cell Block D and Section C.

If he went to Six Doors and followed this Gold-Badge Constable to handle cases everywhere, there would surely be even more serious offenders to catch.

Plenty of rewards to reap.

It was a good deal.

“I am grateful for your favor, Constable Lin. This subordinate is willing,” Chen Ran replied with cupped hands.

“Very good.”

The corners of Lin Wan's mouth curled up slightly.

This guy must think he's found a powerful patron now.

In a few days,

Once she revealed her identity, she wondered what kind of expression he would make.

“I'll give you three days to hand over your current affairs. In three days, report to Six Doors.”

Lin Wan left those words behind and turned to walk away.

As soon as she left, the hall immediately erupted into a commotion.

“Brother Chen, you've really flown up a branch and become a Phoenix!”

“Now that you've secured such a powerful patron like a Gold-Badge Constable, don't forget your brothers when you're successful in the future!”

“Lord Chen, tonight at the Spring Breeze Pavilion, we'll host a farewell dinner for you!”

Li Changfeng and the others swarmed forward.

Chen Ran dealt with them perfunctorily.

A powerful patron?

It was hard to say who was really the patron here.

...

Deep within the Heavenly Prison.

Chen Ran followed the dark and damp stairs all the way down.

Passing through layer upon layer of iron doors and mechanisms, he finally arrived at the legendary Jia Ward.

After being promoted to a Seventh-Grade Prison Official, his authority had greatly increased, and he finally had the qualifications to step into this Forbidden Ground.

Jia Ward.

Those imprisoned inside must be peerless Great Demons and Devil Heads.

Even a casual harvest would probably be equivalent to several years of hard cultivation outside.

However.

When he pushed open that heavy steel door and saw the scene inside, he was stunned.

On both sides of the empty corridor, only two cells held prisoners.

These two people were dressed in rags and were as thin as sticks.

There wasn't even a trace of True Qi fluctuation on their bodies.

They were simply two ordinary old men.

One of them was even coughing incessantly.

“What's going on?”

Chen Ran looked at the old jailer leading the way.

The old jailer lowered his voice: “Lord Chen, you might not know. This place of ours is just a branch of the Heavenly Prison.”

“A branch?”

“Yes.”

The old jailer nodded.

“The real Jia Ward serious offenders, those demons and monsters with heaven-defying strength, are too dangerous to be kept here.”

“The Formations and Restrictions here simply can't suppress those monsters.”

The old jailer pointed upward.

“They are all imprisoned in the legendary ‘Heavenly Prison Headquarters’.”

“Our Jia Ward usually only holds some high-ranking officials who have fallen from grace for serious crimes.”

Chen Ran nodded slightly.

So that was it.

Heavenly Prison Headquarters.

That place was the true treasure house.

If there's a chance in the future, I must go there to stock up on some goods.

...

After inspecting the Jia Ward, Chen Ran stopped by Section C.

Inside the dim cell.

Su Yuanshan was sitting cross-legged on a pile of hay, resting with his eyes closed.

Hearing footsteps, he opened his eyes.

Seeing the Seventh-Grade Prison Official robes on Chen Ran, Su Yuanshan paused.

“Little friend Chen, your promotion speed has truly made this old man look at you in a new light.”

“Lord Su, you flatter me.”

Chen Ran walked to the cell door and looked at this former Censor-in-Chief.

A few days ago outside the city, the First Prince, Wei Yanxi, had vindicated Lord Zhou to win over the people.

The First Prince had already begun to set the board in the imperial court.

This game of chess was growing larger and larger.

And Su Yuanshan, as a former high-ranking official of the court, was bound to be an important piece in this game.

Chen Ran smiled.

“Lord Su, in a while, there should be good news on your end as well.”

Su Yuanshan frowned slightly.

“Good news? Little friend Chen, what do you mean by that?”

“Lord Su, there's no need to worry. You should find out in due time.”

Chen Ran didn't say anything more.

He didn't want to get too involved in the affairs of the imperial court.

A hint was enough.

He turned and left.

Inside the cell.

Su Yuanshan watched the direction Chen Ran had left.

Good news?

Could it be that something has changed in the situation outside?

Su Yuanshan sighed and closed his eyes again.

It seemed that his days in the Heavenly Prison were coming to an end.