113: No good food? I hang myself! (Seeking full subscription)

"Li Shi, don't talk nonsense."

Lin Yun immediately grew anxious, "When did I ever forcibly seize a civilian girl? You're slandering me. Young Master, please don't listen to this fellow's nonsense."

"I haven't gotten to you yet. You'd best shut up."

Ning Yuan coldly glanced at Lin Yun.

Lin Yun wanted to say something, but thinking of the other party's methods and Li Shi's miserable state just now, he closed his mouth again.

"What Realm is the Lin Family Head in Dao Foundation?"

"Dao Foundation First Realm."

Li Shi immediately replied.

"Aperture Opening? And what about the new County Magistrate?"

Ning Yuan narrowed his eyes and continued to ask.

"This lowly one doesn't know."

Li Shi quickly shook his head, then whispered, "I also heard from others that this new County Magistrate is a big shot from the Prefectural City undergoing training, but this lowly one never expected her to dare to act against the Lin Family. Old Master Lin is an Aperture Opening Realm Martial Artist, a top expert in our Bei Yuan County."

"So, if he can destroy the Lin Family, his strength must be above Aperture Opening. Could it be a Transcendent Realm Martial Artist?"

Ning Yuan also looked solemn.

Transcendent, meaning that reaching this Realm transforms one completely. Even those with ordinary Aptitude previously, if they have the Opportunity to reach this Realm, can become heaven-sent geniuses.

At the same time, the physical body, from inside to out, from blood, internal organs to muscles, bones, and skin, will undergo a metamorphosis. Ordinary people cannot harm them, and even if injured, their recovery speed is ten times faster than that of ordinary people.

If a body like Tianshan Child Granny's could reach this Realm, she could also be reborn and restore a normal body.

At the same time, the Lifespan is more than two hundred years.

However, this information was also gathered by Ning Yuan in the past, and it was all just rumors.

The strongest person in the White Lotus Sect back then was merely a Martial Artist in the Qi Cultivation Third Realm, Gang Qi Realm.

Similar to his current Realm.

The legends of Dao Foundation were only hearsay.

But one thing Ning Yuan was very clear about was that it would probably not be so easy for him to escape from prison.

He currently knew nothing about what other miraculous abilities a Transcendent Realm Martial Artist possessed.

A sense of urgency arose in Ning Yuan's heart again.

He looked towards the prison wall.

"If I break out of prison now, can I escape?"

Ning Yuan pondered, but he was currently unsure if the County Magistrate was nearby outside the prison. Otherwise, if he escaped now and ran into her, it would probably be even more dangerous.

Thinking this, Ning Yuan suddenly turned and asked, "How much do you know about Transcendent Realm Martial Artists?"

"Me?"

Li Shi was stunned, then forced a smile, "How could this lowly one come into contact with such a high-level existence? Everything I know is just from hearsay. However, I do know how terrifying an Aperture Opening Realm like Old Master Lin is."

"When we joined the Lin Residence as guards, Old Master Lin once displayed a unique skill. He could casually pick up a leaf and easily kill someone a hundred zhang away. Moreover, Aperture Opening Martial Artists can briefly float in the air, and their instantaneous burst of speed makes it difficult for any Martial Artist below Dao Foundation, no matter how exquisite their light body skill, to shake off their pursuit."

Hearing this, Ning Yuan's heart sank.

Aperture Opening Martial Artists were already so formidable, what about Transcendent?

Even with a supreme movement technique like Lingbo Microstep, he wouldn't be able to escape pursuit.

Ning Yuan's gaze then fell on Lin Yun in the corner.

Lin Yun, as the Young Master Lin, might know more.

"You, what do you want to do?"

Lin Yun looked at Ning Yuan with fear, while not forgetting to threaten, "I am Lin Yun, the Young Master Lin. My father is a Dao Foundation Martial Artist. If you dare to touch me, you will surely die without a burial place."

Lin Yun threatened in a stern voice.

He had seen Li Shi's miserable state just now and naturally didn't want to experience it, but he was unwilling to beg for mercy so easily.

"It's not even certain if your father is still alive. Are you threatening another person who is about to die with someone who is already dead?"

Ning Yuan said with a sneer.

"You, you, what do you want to do?"

Lin Yun leaned against the wall, "I will absolutely not speak of your matter. Let me go! I don't know anything!"

Lin Yun finally surrendered, not even needing Ning Yuan to resort to methods.

"Everyone needs to show their worth. If you want me to spare you, you also need to show your worth. Tell me about your father's situation, and perhaps I will let you go."

Ning Yuan patted Lin Yun's shoulder and said.

"Tell, I'll tell everything, but I don't know much about my father's martial arts either!"

"What Li Shi just said is pretty much accurate."

Lin Yun said with a bitter expression, almost crying, "I never asked about these things. I only know that my father once, by himself, easily killed the Three Demonic Clouds, who were said to be Martial Artists at the Peak of the Gang Qi Realm."

"Even Gang Qi Realm Martial Artists weren't a match for him?"

Ning Yuan's expression slightly hardened.

Lin Yun nodded repeatedly, "Dao Foundation and Qi Cultivation are completely two different worlds."

"Even a Gang Qi Martial Artist at the Peak of the Qi Cultivation Realm is absolutely no match for a newly entered Dao Foundation Realm Martial Artist, not even a single move."

"Because an Aperture Opening Realm Martial Artist in the First Realm of Dao Foundation can store True Qi in all hundred Aperture Opening points around his body, inexhaustible and endless, and can erupt from various Acupoints at any time, making it impossible to guard against."

"Store True Qi in all hundred Aperture Opening points around his body?"

Ning Yuan's eyes lit up, because his Bei Ming Divine Skill had just such an effect.

"I haven't reached the Aperture Opening Realm yet, but I can also store True Qi in the Acupoints around my body. Doesn't this mean I already possess some of the abilities only available in the Aperture Opening Realm?"

"No wonder the 'Bei Ming Divine Skill' is a Dao Foundation Realm martial art, and it has immense potential, allowing one to possess some of the divine abilities of Dao Foundation before even entering it. It truly has immense potential."

"Continue."

Ning Yuan narrowed his eyes, and after regaining his composure, said indifferently.

At this point, Lin Yun, in order to protect himself and avoid painful torture, continued, "Yes, but storing True Qi is only an ability possessed in the Early Stage of Aperture Opening. It is said that going up one level, one can open the nine upper Aperture Opening points of a person, and also gain many miraculous abilities, enhancing the six senses such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and thought, possessing various incredible great powers. Even if two people are both in Aperture Opening, there is still a chasm-like difference in strength."

"What Realm is your father in?"

Ning Yuan's expression became a few shades more solemn upon hearing these words, and he asked again.

"Because this was different from what he had imagined before. If there were significant differences in strength between the Early Stage, Middle Stage, and Late Stage within a single Dao Foundation Realm, then the so-called County Magistrate might not necessarily be a Transcendent Realm expert."

"Aperture Opening—Early Stage!"

Lin Yun mentioned it with some embarrassment.

Because his father had entered the Dao many years ago but had never broken through.

His previous claim that his father was the number one expert in Bei Yuan County was clearly an exaggeration.

"Hmph."

Ning Yuan snorted coldly, scaring Lin Yun into a shiver, "Then what is the strength of the new County Magistrate? If your answer is wrong, then don't blame me for being ruthless."

"No."

Lin Yun cried out hurriedly, "I heard my father mention that the new County Magistrate is at least a Middle Stage, or even a Late Stage Aperture Opening Martial Artist, but she comes from a major power, and her martial arts and unique skills are top-notch. Her strength is far beyond what ordinary Aperture Opening Martial Artists can compare to. I really don't know anything else."

"Big Brother, spare me!"

"I promise I won't speak of today's events."

Lin Yun knelt on the ground and shouted loudly.

"Not Transcendent?"

Ning Yuan asked with some surprise.

Lin Yun immediately shook his head, "A Transcendent Martial Artist is already considered an Old Ancestor of a region. If someone from the younger generation reaches this Realm, they would be among the top ranks even in the entire Great Profound Dynasty, a true favored child of heaven. How could they appear in a small, remote county like ours?"

Ning Yuan nodded thoughtfully, then casually struck a Life and Death Talisman into Lin Yun's body, "This Life and Death Talisman will remain on you. If you have any ill intentions, what Li Shi experienced before will happen to you as well."

"Don't think about finding your father to remove it for you in the future. My secret technique, unless it's a Golden Core Immortal Master, no one can remove it for you."

Ning Yuan heavily patted Lin Yun's shoulder.

He was naturally exaggerating a bit, as he didn't know if an Aperture Opening Martial Artist could remove the Life and Death Talisman, but temporary deterrence was enough.

"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare."

Lin Yun let out a long breath and quickly replied.

Although he was a Young Master, he also knew how to bow his head.

And at this moment, footsteps approached.

"Dinner time!"

"I think you should know what can be said and what cannot be said."

Ning Yuan turned to look at Li Shi and Lin Yun, "The Life and Death Talisman you both have can only be undone by me in this world."

"If you don't believe me, feel free to try. If you make a mistake, at most you'll enjoy eighty-one days of torment. If you think you can endure it, then the next round of eighty-one days of torment will bring you even more surprises."

Ning Yuan had a smile on his Face.

But this made Li Shi and Lin Yun tremble all over, and they quickly shook their heads, "No, I won't say anything, Sect Leader, please rest assured."

Having his thoughts seen through by the other party, and recalling the inhuman torture he had suffered not long ago, filled Li Shi with dread.

Although he looked rough and appeared fierce and overbearing, he was actually afraid of death.

How many people in this world are not afraid of death?

Moreover, to die so painfully and miserably.

"Let facts speak for themselves."

Ning Yuan smiled faintly, unconcerned.

If he was truly exposed, at most he would just charge out now. It was just that he was worried the County Magistrate was nearby, so he didn't act rashly.

"Your food is here. Behave yourselves, no fighting."

Several jailers came carrying two wooden buckets, casually served some rice and vegetables on the ground, poured some water into bowls, and then prepared to leave.

Ning Yuan took a look. Even from this distance, he could smell the sour odor.

He said directly, "I don't eat this kind of thing."

"Hmph, if you don't eat, you'll starve. What do you think this place is?"

One of the jailers sneered, dismissive.

But Ning Yuan untied his belt, directly flung it onto the beam, and tied a knot.

"What are you doing?"

The jailer's brows furrowed upon seeing this scene.

It was inexplicable.

"Hanging myself!"

Ning Yuan smiled coldly, tested the sturdiness of the belt, and continued, "Anyway, I'm going to die in two days. Since dying sooner or later is still dying, and I can't even eat good food before I die, I might as well suffer a few less days and reincarnate sooner."

Li Shi and Lin Yun on the side immediately widened their eyes, their Faces full of disbelief.

As if he were telling a joke.

"Are you threatening us?"

The jailer immediately showed anger, then sneered, "You're a condemned prisoner, do you think we're afraid of you dying?"

"You'd better ask your warden first."

Ning Yuan's expression was calm.

After all, he was someone the superiors had specifically instructed to be brought alive to the execution ground for execution, so his status was not something others could compare to.

"What courage. As expected of someone who could rise to the position of White Lotus Sect Leader in such a short time. He does have some cunning, but it's a pity he fell into villainy."

At this moment, a warden wearing a black hat with a red brim emerged from behind the crowd. He coldly glanced at Ning Yuan, "Isn't it just good food? We're not short of it here. But don't cause any more trouble, or I'll have someone tie you up. Anyway, just holding on for two days is enough."

"Hahaha!"

Ning Yuan chuckled, "Don't worry, convenience for others is convenience for oneself. Anyway, I'm going to die sooner or later, and how I die doesn't matter. As long as these two days are comfortable, giving you some Face is fine."

"That's good."

The middle-aged warden squeezed out a smile on his stiff Face, then turned and said to his subordinates behind him, "Didn't the Lin Family people send a box of wine and dishes for their Young Master just now? Go and bring him the food box."

"That Lin Family Young Master..."

Someone asked hesitantly.

"Whether the Lin Family people can leave alive is unknown, and it depends on whether their Family Head is sensible. No need to pay attention to it."

The middle-aged man glared at the person who spoke behind him.

And Lin Yun in the corner looked wronged.

"Yes, yes!"

"Boss is brilliant!"

The few people behind immediately bowed and smiled ingratiatingly.

Then one of them reluctantly opened the cell door and put down the bento box.

Ning Yuan was a serious criminal, someone who had been repeatedly instructed by the higher-ups to be brought alive to the execution ground. Therefore, for Ning Yuan's not-too-excessive demands, they naturally met them if they could.

Otherwise, if he really died prematurely, they wouldn't have an easy time either.

The new County Magistrate was far stricter than the previous ones.

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