Chapter 130: Chapter 128: Heavenly Demon Imprisons the Heavenly Demon (Third Update, Please Subscribe)
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From the figure of that otherworldly Heavenly Demon, she appeared to be a woman, about two ters tall, bound to a cross.
Her hair covered her face, making it difficult to see her features, yet her figure was graceful. The clothes on her body were torn and stained with large patches of blood. She had been tortured until her body was covered with wounds, and her clothing barely covered her.
The key is that after they stepped into this prison cell, their biological chips all started frantically signaling an alarm to them.
This was indeed their kinswoman; the woman’s biological chip was instinctively emitting an ergency SOS signal to the surrounding extraterrestrial travelers, calling for help.
Lin Rui, with hands clasped behind his back, glanced over the woman, then surveyed the surroundings, “Has this prison been fitted with Nullifying Stones?”
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“Indeed!” At this ti, Wen Tailai, the chief clerk from Wang City, hurried over and explained with a bow, “Sir, this prison was constructed at the founding of the nation. It is surrounded by walls ten feet thick made of Ironclad Stone, strong and unbreakable, and clenched within is a layer of Nullifying Stone, along with a complete suppression Array. Speaking solely of defensive capability, it is unique within Wang City Prefecture.”
Lin Rui thought it was no wonder they hadn’t received the SOS signal from their compatriot outside the prison cell; it had been disrupted by the Nullifying Stone.
Nullifying Stone is a material unique to the extremity star, capable not only of blocking electromagnetic signals but also of disrupting quantum communications.
Such a material is extrely expensive, and the Earth Federation considers it a strategic resource.
It would be quite impressive for a prison to have a few pieces of Nullifying Stone, yet the walls of this prison were inlaid with an entire layer of it.
Only during the prosperous early years of the Great Song dynasty could such a construction be afforded.
It made sense for the officials from the Torture and Inspection Division to place the Heavenly Demon here.
Torture Master Dou Ming also followed down, with a face full of smiles, handing over his waist badge, “Capital Commandant, may I ask you to step outside the prison to speak? Our inspection deputy envoy would like to pass a ssage to you.”
“No need!” Lin Rui thought that this was just a higher-up making a call, and he had no wish to take it.
Communicating would only bring trouble; the inspection envoy was a high-ranking third-grade official, overseeing criminal justice in a province, responsible for quelling rebellion and calming disputes, redressing grievances, wielding significant authority.
One couldn’t withstand such pressure from a lofty official.
With a slight sweep of his sleeves, he ordered the two leading Imperial Dragon Guards, “From today, you two are promoted to jailers, alternating on duty to guard the prison. Ensure all the inmates are secure, including this Inspector Zhang and the otherworldly Heavenly Demon!
Rember, until it is confird that they have no involvent in the bloodshed case in Wang City, no one is to remove these two from the prison. If you two feel confident, you may also try interrogating them, but be gentle, don’t let them perish, or you will be held accountable by .”
Lin Rui saw that both Imperial Dragon Guards had decent strength, both possessing third realm cultivation, sufficient to be promoted to jailers.
In the future, with the addition of a fourth realm ‘prison chief,’ the security of the jail would be ensured.
As Lin Rui was reaching the end of his statent, his powerful perceptive abilities sharply noticed the ‘otherworldly Heavenly Demon’ suddenly shivering, and a glint of sharpness appeared in her originally lifeless eyes.
Lin Rui’s lips curved slightly upward, thinking she must have understood his words.
In that region of Shazhou, with the Prefectural Governor in charge, it was truly a tiger’s den and a dragon’s pool; if the woman were to be escorted there, she would truly have no way out.
The two Imperial Dragon Guards were overjoyed upon hearing his words, their expressions invigorated; becoming jailers, though a ninth-ranked official post, was a lucrative position.
However, Torture Master Dou Ming frowned deeply.
But he quickly composed himself; their inspection vice-envoy would arrive soon, and when that ti ca, the vice-envoy himself would face off against the defense envoy.
Lin Rui gestured with his eyes, allowing Ji Xueying, holding Inspector Zhang, to hand him over to the two Imperial Dragon Guards; he then turned and glowered at the chief clerk Wen Tailai, “Don’t say I’m unapproachable. Wang City is not an inn; it’s fine for the people from the Torture and Inspection Division to stay here, but you cannot skimp on food and lodging fees. However much the inns in the city charge, we charge the sa here. You have half a month; after that, you must leave!”
Wen Tailai had no choice but to agree.
He could tell that this official was already quite displeased with him.
Moreover, the rule he had set down was quite reasonable and had given them face.
On the contrary, it was he, Wen Tailai, who had permitted the people from the Torture and Inspection Division to stay without authority; thus, he did not dare talk back or oppose the intentions.
Wen Tailai, wishing to and Lin Rui’s impression of him, then led Lin Rui on a very enthusiastic tour of the entire Wang City Governnt Office, and honestly handed over all sorts of accounts and docunts.
Afterwards, he personally oversaw the tidying of the backyard of the governnt office, settled Lin Rui and his company, and organized a temporary service staff before he finally left.
Lin Rui watched without expression as Wen Tailai bustled about.
Once Wen Tailai had left, Lin Rui, along with Ji Xueying and Wang Sen, divided up the tasks and searched the courtyard carefully.
Their main concern was to check for any preset Arrays and hidden chanisms.
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The inspection result was that this place was very clean, and there would be no risk of leakage during conversations in the inner court.
At this mont, Wang Sen furrowed his brows again, “Twelfth brother, what are you thinking regarding the Heavenly Demon from outside the realm that’s imprisoned?”
Wang Sen felt conflicted, as he did not want to see his fellow brethren being sent off to Shazhou, heading towards a certain death; yet, he was also worried that this woman would bring about a ‘Heavenly Demon’ jailbreak.
In that event, neither capturing and injuring those Heavenly Demons nor letting them whisk the prisoner away would be good options, especially since the incident would take place at the Wang City Governnt Office, which could impact Lin Rui’s career to so extent.
However, Lin Rui remained calm, as he was fiddling with the official seals of ‘Defense Envoy of Wang City’ and ‘Deputy Defense Envoy of Wang City’ in his hands.
Similar to his waist tag, this object could also enhance his physical qualities by half a realm.
The difference was that ‘Defense Envoy of Wang City’s official seal had a higher ceiling, and even if his cultivation reached the fifth realm, it would still be effective.
It could suppress all magic power and also stimulate Lin Rui’s bloodline power, enabling him to unleash a greater force with his life essence in desperate situations.
Beyond that, within the Wang City Governnt Office, there was a spot for setting up the Dragon Array, and this seal had another clever use.
But of these two official seals and one waist tag, only one could be effective at any given ti.
Lin Rui shook his head, “I haven’t thought it through for the ti being; let’s take one step at a ti. Our imdiate priorities are to get our hands on those goods, recruit people, and complete the Blood Refinent as soon as possible. Everything else is secondary.”
In fact, there was a fourth priority, and that was to amass as much money as possible.
As for their fellow brethren, they would save them if possible; if not, then it couldn’t be helped.
Lin Rui didn’t mind lending a hand when he was capable, but if it compromised their own safety, Lin Rui couldn’t care less about her life or death.
Wang Sen nodded and stood up, “I’ll go disguise myself now and leave through the back later. I’ve checked earlier; our backyard is adjacent to a river channel, which is convenient and covert for entering and exiting. Of course, this also ans others could co in, so we must be extra careful in the future, ensuring reliable personnel are watching over it.”
He needed to get to the different-kind managent bureau’s branch as soon as possible to bring back those goods.
Wang Sen was looking forward to the strength enhancers he had ordered on loan, anticipating that these potions could raise his strength by a significant margin.
Blood Blade Ji would also see a substantial increase in combat power.
Lin Rui had invested heavily in Ji Xueying, pouring in millions, not only getting her DNA tested but also purchasing several types of strength enhancers.
She would be a Fourth Realm Sovereign enhanced by the federal biotech!
Just then, Wen Tailai hurriedly walked in and called out at the door, “Sir, the Prefectural Governor of our province has co for a visit!”
The Prefectural Governor?
Lin Rui’s eyes narrowed, knowing that this governor must have co because of the inspection officer incident.
According to Zhuang Mingyue, the Prefectural Governor of this province was surnad Li, nad Li Changguo, born of a distinguished family from the imperial line, with cultivation in the fifth realm, and possessing profound and unfathomable combat strength, more formidable than Zhu Tianmao.
Before he could react further, a figure dressed in a crimson official robe appeared at the entrance of the inner court.
In the system of the dynasty, the fifth and sixth ranks wore blue, while ranks from the fourth to the first wore crimson.
And the rank of the Prefectural Governor of Wang City was indeed just below the fourth rank; he strode in like a dragon and a tiger, calling as he walked, “Where is Capital Commandant Lin? I, Li Changguo, am here on official business and have co for a visit.”
His voice was like a mighty bell, and it actually vibrated all the buildings in the inner court, causing dust to fall from above with a ‘buzzing’ sound.
Upon entering the courtyard, Li Changguo saw Lin Rui seated in the hall. A hint of a smirk flashed in his eyes as he took a step towards Lin Rui and reached for his shoulder.
“I have heard that Capital Commandant Lin has arrested my subordinate Inspector Zhang. May I ask what’s the reason behind this?”
Not only did he suppress Lin Rui’s Divine Sense with an overpowering one, but his palm also emitted a great absorbing force, immobilizing Lin Rui’s body!
Being just a re third realm, how dare he act so recklessly under his governance, with only a fourth realm Blood Blade Ji to rely on?
It was at that mont, Li Changguo saw a cluster of thunderous light explode violently before him.
And next to him, Blood Blade Ji also swung her blade fearlessly, aiming at his neck.
Li Changguo’s pupils shrank slightly, revealing a trace of surprise, “Hmm?”
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