Eternal Life: I Rely on Fortune Points for Improvement-Chapter 186 - 144: Stop

Earlier, Han Tieshan had already learned from Bao Longwei that there was a mysterious person behind Han Dong.

He just hadn’t expected that the person turned out to be someone from the Demon Sect.

Compared to the Red Lotus Sect rebel faction, members of the Demon Sect, though not direct enemies of Great Tang, had always been mortal foes of the Yun Gui Sect. And the Yun Gui Sect is one of the most powerful Sects within Great Tang’s territory.

In his heart, Han Tieshan did not want Han Dong to provoke people from the Yun Gui Sect because of that person.

He always felt that the Yun Gui Sect and the Royal Family had grown closer and closer these past years. The Emperor had, more than once, sent Princesses and Princes to the Yun Gui Sect to cultivate. Perhaps in the near future, Great Tang’s attitude toward members of the Demon Sect would become the same as toward the Red Lotus Sect, treating them as the Rebel Faction.

By the time Han Tieshan and Bao Longwei returned to Zhenbei Prison to look for Jiang Feng, it was right at shift change. Jiang Feng had just stepped out of the workshop and encountered the two at the door.

"Chief."

Upon seeing Bao Longwei,

Jiang Feng moved aside and saluted.

"Mm, good work."

Bao Longwei nodded to Jiang Feng.

Han Tieshan couldn’t help but give Jiang Feng a careful look. For some reason, he always felt that Jiang Feng was unusual, as if it was a mistake for someone like him to even appear in Zhenbei Prison.

"That Little Prison Chief is rather special."

As they turned a corner, Han Tieshan asked.

"His name is Jiang Feng. Originally, he was just the Little Prison Chief of the first floor. During the last Red Lotus Sect jailbreaking, he performed well and was exceptionally promoted by my junior sister to the Little Prison Chief of the third floor."

Bao Longwei explained.

"He doesn’t look like a Little Prison Chief."

Han Tieshan frowned.

Even though Jiang Feng practiced Tai Chi Longevity Skill and kept his aura deeply hidden so as to not reveal a trace, Han Tieshan still found something hard to describe, something strange about him.

"He’s somewhat close with my junior sister; they address each other like siblings. Last time, when he was kidnapped by Blood Skull, my junior sister even went to save him herself."

Bao Longwei said as he walked.

"Dong’Er took a risk to save a Little Prison Chief?"

Han Tieshan found this out of the ordinary.

"Jiang Feng is cautious in all his actions and has never made a mistake. In the prison, he’s even set up his own Four No’s rules. Maybe that’s why my junior sister likes him so much!"

Bao Longwei laughed.

"What are the Four No’s rules?"

Han Tieshan grew even more puzzled.

"Do not ask about background or offenses.

Do not be swayed by sweet words or grievances.

Do not meddle in court affairs or the affairs of Jianghu.

Do not covet gold, silver, and jewelry or Divine Skills and Techniques."

Bao Longwei recited them on the spot.

When he first heard people talk about Jiang Feng’s Four No’s, he remembered them immediately. He admired it greatly in his heart. As Chief of Prison, what he wanted most was for his subordinates to be as self-disciplined as Jiang Feng, never getting him into trouble.

"He can really achieve all that?"

Han Tieshan was surprised.

"At least neither my junior sister nor I, nor anyone around him, have ever seen him take a single thing from the prisoners."

Bao Longwei replied seriously.

"Dong’Er is always busy cultivating, most afraid of being entangled in official affairs. If everyone was like Jiang Feng, her troubles would only get fewer and fewer. No wonder she values a Little Prison Chief so much."

Han Tieshan seemed to understand a little.

Then he added hopefully, "Let’s hope Dong’Er has nothing to do with anyone from the Demon Sect, and that mysterious one who uses Loulan Slash doesn’t even know her."

The two of them headed toward Han Dong’s courtyard.

Throughout their conversation, neither Bao Longwei nor Han Tieshan concealed anything. They never imagined that Jiang Feng, standing at the workshop entrance, could hear every word clearly.

"The mysterious one who uses Loulan Slash?"

"Han Tieshan went to investigate the crime scene!"

"He actually knows I’m using Loulan Slash now."

"He’s come back to confirm my identity with Sister Dong."

"Damn, what Xiao Zhan said just now has made Sister Dong start suspecting me again. Now that Han Tieshan is back to ask, even if she thinks it’s impossible, she’ll start thinking about me."

"And once Xiao Ran wakes up, I’ll have nowhere to run."

Jiang Feng was shocked over and over inside.

He turned to look in the direction of Han Dong’s courtyard. After hesitating for a long while, he still chose to follow the normal path, leaving Zhenbei Prison and returning to Willow Alley.

"Even if Sister Dong suspects me, she shouldn’t tell Han Tieshan the truth."

"If Han Tieshan learns I know Loulan Slash, he’ll definitely come find me. He might even turn me in to avoid conflict with the Second Prince and Xiao Zhan."

In Willow Alley, Jiang Feng thought carefully.

"I can’t just sit and wait for doom."

Jiang Feng knew he couldn’t put all his hopes on Han Dong.

He left his residence.

He kept watch in a pavilion within Willow Alley that overlooked his own courtyard.

The owner of this pavilion had gone to bed early. Jiang Feng slipped in without a sound; no one could’ve known he was there.

He held the Overlord Bow in his hands.

Hiding up above,

his eyes stayed fixed on his courtyard.

He was determined to see if anyone would come for him tonight.

Soon, three hours passed by.

It was deep night by now.

Han Dong sat alone in her room.

She hadn’t left Zhenbei Prison, but Han Tieshan’s words echoed endlessly in her ears.

"Are you going to tell me or not—who is he really? He knows Loulan Slash too—are you dealing with the Demon Sect? How did you meet someone who can cultivate Loulan Slash to Minor Achievement?"

"The one from Blood Slaughter Secret Hall is him."

"The one who killed Jin Muchuan is also him."

"Every time he appears, it seems to have something to do with you. I don’t care what your relationship is, but you must keep your distance from him."

"Even if you don’t say it now, one day, both Xiao Zhan and the Second Prince will find out who he really is and where he’s hiding."

Han Dong closed her eyes.

"No, that person can’t be Jiang Feng. How could he be an Innate Powerhouse?"

Han Dong shook her head.

"But if he’s not Innate, then how did he manage to escape from three Qi Refining Realm powerhouses for three days? Could it be..."

Han Dong’s doubt grew stronger.

She hadn’t questioned Jiang Feng back then, but now, looking back, she realized something just didn’t add up.

"There hasn’t been any news of those three Qi Refining Realm powerhouses for a while now. Could it be... they’re dead?"

Han Dong’s heart jumped.

She grabbed her sword, wanting to find Jiang Feng and get to the bottom of things.

"No, I can’t go to him now. If Father suspects I know that person’s identity, he’ll definitely wait for me at the prison gate, expecting me to seek him out."

Just outside her courtyard, Han Dong suddenly halted. After careful thought, she turned around and went back inside.

Outside the prison.

In a pavilion at the northeast corner,

Bao Longwei said, "Sir, are we overthinking this?"

Han Tieshan, who was breathing and regulating his energy, opened his eyes to look at Zhenbei Prison and sighed, "My daughter has been clever and quick-witted since she was a child. If I’ve guessed right, she’s already realized I’ll be waiting at the gate, so she’s deliberately not coming out." 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"This..."

Bao Longwei was a little baffled.

"Forget it. Tomorrow, the Yun Gui Sect’s Immortal Master can awaken Xiao Ran, so we’ll know exactly who killed Jin Muchuan. It’ll be all clear tomorrow."

Han Tieshan sighed helplessly.

He immediately vanished from the pavilion.

He understood that waiting any longer was meaningless.

Bao Longwei, depressed, also returned home.

The night passed peacefully.

Willow Alley was quiet and uneventful.

No suspicious people appeared in Jiang Feng’s sight.

He quietly returned to his own house, as usual, woke up early, made breakfast, washed up, then, after eating, headed to Zhenbei Prison with Uncle Huo as always.

Arriving at the prison gate,

Jiang Feng hesitated a little.

But still went in.

"Prison Chief Jiang, Director Han instructed me to tell you to look for her as soon as you arrive this morning."

Chief Feng delivered the message.

"Alright."

Jiang Feng was already expecting it.

Soon, he entered Han Dong’s room.

Han Dong hadn’t slept all night.

Her sword was laid on the table.

Sitting in a chair, facing the door.

When Jiang Feng entered, facing Han Dong, he did not close the door.

"Whoosh!"

Han Dong drew her sword and swept it, the sword wind slamming both doors shut with a heavy bang, then sheathed the sword and took her hands off the table.

"Lord Director of the Prison, you wanted to see me?"

Jiang Feng spoke.

"Where were you on the day we surrounded Black Iron Mountain?"

Han Dong asked.

"Willow Alley."

Jiang Feng had no intention of revealing the truth.

"You didn’t go anywhere else besides Willow Alley?"

Han Dong pressed on.

"No."

Jiang Feng shook his head.

"Bang!"

Han Dong slapped the table.

Taking a deep breath, she said, "He killed Jin Muchuan and the Blood Slaughter Secret Hall, causing the Second Prince heavy losses. No one would want to fight the Second Prince to the death—everyone would push the blame onto him. If the Second Prince ever learns who he is, then even if he’s got Innate Power, as long as he’s in the Dragon Capital, he can’t escape death."

"I have no idea what Lord Director is talking about?"

Jiang Feng feigned confusion.

"The one who killed Jin Muchuan and the Blood Slaughter Secret Hall used Loulan Slash, just like you!"

Han Dong reminded.

"I knew it. Loulan Slash is a Profound Level Saber Technique, not something everyone can resist. Even Innate Powerhouses choose to practice it. Looks like I was right to memorize it when I found it in the Academy."

Jiang Feng was pleasantly surprised.

"You... That person really isn’t you?"

Han Dong asked urgently.

"I don’t even know who Lord Director is talking about. I barely escaped last time—why would I provoke the Second Prince? What good would that do me? Besides, if I had Innate Power, why would I stay in Zhenbei Prison?"

Jiang Feng fired back questions one after another.

"This..."

Han Dong was stunned.

Jiang Feng’s string of questions left her almost speechless.

She was meticulous, but all her guesses were based on logical reasoning from reality.

She would never have thought that Jiang Feng stayed in Zhenbei Prison to earn Fortune Points and keep increasing his strength.

"You can go."

After thinking it over, Han Dong decided not to press further. Maybe she really was overthinking things.

Jiang Feng returned to the workshop.

Then took Squad Leader Wang and the others to inspect the area as usual, focusing on doing his job first—everything seemed just like normal. As if he weren’t the person Han Dong and the rest suspected at all.

"Sister Dong, don’t blame me for not telling you the truth. Even if you knew it, you could never make Xiao Zhan keep his mouth shut."

In the workshop, Jiang Feng thought to himself.

He’d already figured everything out the entire night before.

No matter how Han Dong pressed him, he couldn’t tell her the truth. Even if she could help him hide it, once Xiao Ran woke up, everything would fall apart.

Jiang Feng was perfectly clear about that.

Xiao Ran didn’t need any proof at all, whether it was him who killed Jin Muchuan or the Blood Slaughter Secret Hall. He only needed to tell Xiao Zhan that he, Jiang Feng, knew Loulan Slash and was the mysterious person behind Han Dong.

Xiao Zhan would come knocking instantly, and considering his style, wouldn’t bother with explanations. By then, Jiang Feng couldn’t hide—his strength would be exposed for sure.

So the key to solving this problem,

isn’t Han Dong.

It’s Xiao Ran.

"No matter what, I can’t let him wake up."

Jiang Feng made up his mind.

He had to stop Xiao Ran from waking up.

In the afternoon, Han Dong was taken away by Han Tieshan. Jiang Feng knew she must have gone to Black Iron Mountain, helping the Yun Gui Sect’s Immortal Master to call Xiao Ran’s soul back.

As soon as the shift ended,

Jiang Feng left swiftly as well, but he didn’t go to Black Iron Mountain.