203: Chapter 203 Suspicion, Eye Technique

The Celestial Prison, Zhenyu Division.

The night was dim, the entire sky was pitch black, the moonlight was obscured by dark clouds, and only the whistling wind could be heard.

Deputy Warden Fan Weizhao respectfully handed a scroll to the person in front of him.

"Lord Lin, this is the registration list for this period."

Lin Sheng opened the scroll.

Since the Celestial Prison operated day and night, someone was responsible for monitoring it at every moment, and the registration list was used for this very purpose.

Who was locked into the Celestial Prison today, who was on duty, and who was conducting interrogations were all recorded in the book.

Lin Sheng's gaze swept rapidly over the scroll, attempting to find a certain existence.

Suddenly, his gaze paused.

A line of clear handwriting appeared in the center.

Chen Ran.

As soon as this name appeared, Lin Sheng's heart skipped a beat.

"Why is this kid so unlucky? If something goes wrong..."

This prison riot only occurred on the fourth floor, and as a Prison Officer, one generally wouldn't step into that area.

...

The Celestial Prison, on the spacious drill grounds.

Torches were stuck all over the surrounding walls.

The firelight flickered, reflecting faces filled with shock and uncertainty.

Hundreds of Jailers were urgently summoned here, standing in a large, dark mass.

They didn't know what had happened yet, only that the Celestial Prison had suddenly gone into lockdown and began counting heads.

On the outskirts of the Celestial Prison, many figures could be vaguely seen, as if covered by a net.

Scattered conversations came from the crowd, buzzing with noise.

"In the middle of the night, why were all the brothers suddenly called up? I just lay down and hadn't even closed my eyes yet."

"I don't know, I felt the ground shake just now, did you hear it?"

"I felt it too, there was just a sudden boom, and then it disappeared."

The crowd discussed it one after another, and no one could figure it out.

Usually, it was a common occurrence for a person or two to die in the Celestial Prison; rarely was there such a grand formation of assembling everyone.

Unless some incredible event had occurred.

A few old Jailers huddled together, puffing on dry tobacco, their brows locked in a frown.

"I've worked here for twenty years, and I've only seen this kind of formation twice."

"The last time was ten years ago, when a Devil Head escaped prison, and dozens of brothers died, blood flowing like a river."

"The commotion tonight is probably no less than that back then; everyone be sharp, don't lose your lives in confusion."

The young Jailers heard this and were terrified, subconsciously gripping the sabers at their waists, their palms sweating.

An uneasy emotion permeated the air, pressing down so hard that people couldn't breathe.

Just at this moment, a commotion came from the back of the crowd.

"Prison Officer Chen has arrived."

"Warden Wen Ruoxu has also arrived."

The Jailers shut their mouths one after another, respectfully retreating to the sides to clear a path.

Chen Ran and Warden Wen Ruoxu walked over side by side.

Chen Ran narrowed his eyes.

On the viewing platform not far away, several figures with imposing Auras stood.

Those people were wearing attire similar to the Demon Suppression Division, and their breaths were all not weak.

Especially a white-haired man standing next to Lin Sheng, half-leaning against the wall, his gaze scrutinizing.

That person had a black token hanging at his waist, with the character "Demon" engraved on it.

People from the Demon-Slaying Squad.

Warden Wen Ruoxu also sensed the strangeness of the atmosphere.

It was as if the Celestial Prison wouldn't usually gather so many people all of a sudden, and even he, a Prison Supervisor, had been summoned back.

Compared to that, the incident that occurred today must be quite significant.

He lowered his voice and leaned toward Chen Ran.

"Brother Chen, this formation is quite large, what is your opinion?"

Chen Ran shook his head.

"I don't know."

His expression was calm, but he was calculating rapidly in his heart.

He originally only wanted to explore the Cultivation Technique issue, but he didn't expect Shen Jixuan to dare to attack directly.

This forced him to engage in combat early, and the commotion caused was indeed a bit large.

Although that old ghost Shen Jixuan eventually died, the investigation brought on by this commotion was not small.

Chen Ran guessed that the people from the Zhenyu Division had probably already investigated.

He didn't know if they had discovered any clues.

His subsequent attacks didn't reveal any specific characteristics; everything was resolved by True Qi and Physical Body strength.

As long as he wasn't caught on the spot, it would be difficult to connect him, a small Prison Officer, with the murderer who beat Shen Jixuan to death.

However, for himself, even if he were discovered, he could manage to retreat unscathed.

Chen Ran quickly scanned everyone present.

Only the Aura on that white-haired man faintly exuded a dangerous scent.

Chen Ran restrained his focus, suppressing his own Aura to the lowest level.

Now he could only take it one step at a time.

He was just an ordinary Prison Officer now, knowing nothing.

Even if the sky fell, the tall ones would hold it up.

He only needed to be a quiet spectator.

...

Lin Sheng had been watching the crowd, and after seeing Chen Ran walk over unharmed, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He turned his head and shouted at the white-haired man beside him:

"How is it, any discoveries?"

"None for the moment."

Captain Xia An opened his eyes, which had turned into a jade-like white at some unknown time.

Lin Sheng watched from the side and clicked his tongue in wonder.

He had heard of the reputation of this Demon-Slaying Squad captain; it was said that he possessed an Innate eye technique that could observe Qi, examine forms, and peer into souls...

In recent years, relying on this, he had repeatedly hunted down great demons and broken through dangerous situations.

Coming to assist in the investigation this time was like adding wings to a tiger for them.

After the time it takes to burn an incense stick.

Captain Xia An scanned the entire crowd, the light in his eyes dissipated, and finally, he slowly shook his head.

"Even if Shen Jixuan has the ability to borrow a corpse to return to life, and can read memories and replace appearances, his Divine Soul Origin is ultimately different.

And now, everyone here has their Divine Soul intact; it doesn't look like anyone has been subjected to Possession."

To translate that into human language, it meant that Shen Jixuan was not here.

...

Don't know how much time passed, the personnel on the viewing platform shifted.

"Ahem."

Lin Sheng coughed lightly, and the sound, infused with True Qi, rang in everyone's ears.

The whole scene quieted down.

Chen Ran had thought Lin Sheng would announce the deep prison riot with great fanfare.

Perhaps even interrogate them one by one, screening for suspicious personnel.

As it turned out, Lin Sheng just cleared his throat and announced loudly:

"Tonight, a prisoner attempted to escape and has been executed; strengthen security on all levels and increase vigilance!"

"If any suspicious personnel are discovered, report immediately; do not act without authorization!"

Just this?

Chen Ran raised an eyebrow.

He didn't mention a word about Shen Jixuan or the destruction of the Jia-Zi numbered cell.

It seemed the Zhenyu Division intended to suppress this matter.

The dignified Celestial Prison being smashed right under their noses—it certainly wouldn't sound good if leaked.

Furthermore, for a Devil Head of Shen Jixuan's level, if people knew he had almost escaped, the capital would definitely explode.

"Everyone disperse, return to your respective posts."

Lin Sheng waved his hand.

The Jailers were relieved and dispersed one after another.

"I thought something big happened, turns out it was just a prison break."

"A prison break is no small matter either; can someone who dares to try and escape from the Celestial Prison be an ordinary person?"

"Alright, alright, hurry back and patrol, don't run into bad luck."

The Jailers muttered while walking quickly away from the drill grounds.

The crowd gradually dispersed.

Lin Sheng walked down from the viewing platform.

He walked straight up to Chen Ran.

His gaze swept up and down Chen Ran's body.

Confirming that Chen Ran was completely intact, not missing a single hair, Lin Sheng finally breathed a secret sigh of relief.

"Come with me."