Free Web NovelChapter 25: Chapter 25: Joining the Prison Suppression Bureau, Red Fire Great Demon
"To think I could find a real treasure in this garbage pile!"
Looking at the young Su Bai before him, the elder in the Red Robe grew increasingly pleased.
Su Bai was only eighteen, quite young, yet his Martial Arts Cultivation had already reached the Qi Sea Realm First Level!
Even to him, Su Bai was a considerable talent!
What surprised him even more was that Su Bai seemed to have practiced some special Body Refining Technique, making his Physique exceptionally strong! freewebnovёl.ƈom
Far stronger than an ordinary Martial Artist at the Qi Sea Realm First Level!
That alone was a rare and valuable trait.
Of course, the elder didn’t quite believe Su Bai’s claim about having Innate Divine Power.
But it wasn’t something he cared much about.
After all, everyone had their secrets. With his status and power, he wouldn’t stoop to coveting the Body Cultivation Technique of a mere Qi Sea Realm Martial Artist.
Su Bai was inwardly surprised to hear the elder’s invitation.
"My lord, I am willing!"
He immediately bowed in thanks, his face alight with excitement.
’What a seasoned actor!’
Su Bai thought to himself.
He hadn’t expected to undergo a series of inspections by the Prison Suppression Bureau after entering the B Prison Area.
And by merely revealing his Cultivation at the Qi Sea Realm First Level, he’d been scouted by a high-ranking official from the Prison Suppression Bureau and recruited into the Zhenyu!
’The Prison Suppression Bureau! That’s a highly sought-after department!’
’The status is much higher than being a Prison Chief in the B Prison Area!’
"Good!"
Hearing Su Bai’s agreement, the elder smiled.
He then turned to the bald, middle-aged man beside him and gave an order.
"Send this kid to the Red District in the B Prison Area. Let him gain some experience for two months."
"You’ll be his supervisor. As long as he performs adequately, go ahead and recruit him."
After saying this, the elder departed with his men.
He had come here hoping to find some promising candidates to recruit into the Prison Suppression Bureau.
Over the years, the Prison Suppression Bureau had fought bloody wars against the three great Demon Cults. They had suppressed countless Demons, but they had also suffered heavy losses and numerous casualties.
Discovering someone like Su Bai on this trip was a decent outcome.
Afterward, the bald, middle-aged man followed the elder’s orders and led Su Bai toward the Red District.
"Su Bai, while the B Prison Area has thirty-three districts, there’s actually a hidden, more dangerous one called the Red District."
"The convicts imprisoned in this district are all very powerful. They’re basically all above the Qi Sea Realm, meaning they have Cultivation at the Divine Power Realm!"
"Since Lord Chen has taken an interest in you, I’ll take you to the Red District. You’ll have to stay there for two months. Once that time is up, you’ll officially be a member of the Prison Suppression Bureau!"
Perhaps because the elder had spoken up for him, the bald, middle-aged man told Su Bai a great deal about the Red District along the way.
He also made it clear to Su Bai that this test was merely a formality.
As long as Su Bai kept his head down and stayed inside the palace, his safety was more or less guaranteed.
"A position in the Prison Suppression Bureau is a huge step up from your current job as a Prison Chief!"
"Su Bai! You have to seize this opportunity!"
"Once you join the Prison Suppression Bureau, not only are the benefits excellent, but promotions are easy to come by!"
Then, the bald, middle-aged man leaned in close to Su Bai’s ear and whispered.
"Su Bai, you’ve caught Lord Chen’s eye now. Just work diligently for him and make sure you hold on tight to that connection!"
"As long as you don’t do something to get yourself killed, Lord Chen can keep you safe even if you end up offending a royal or a noble!"
"Heh heh... When that happens, life will be a whole lot more comfortable than it is now!"
He chuckled slyly.
After speaking, he gave Su Bai a meaningful wiggle of his eyebrows.
Su Bai was rather surprised.
He never thought this bald man—who looked so stern and proper with his thick brows and large eyes—could be like this.
He was actually quite amusing to talk to!
"Thank you for the advice, sir!"
Su Bai smiled in return.
During their conversation, Su Bai learned that the man’s name was Mu Feng. He had been with the Prison Suppression Bureau for nearly eight years, making him a veteran of the organization.
The Red District was located in the deepest part of the B Prison Area. freewēbnoveℓ.com
To enter, one had to pass through numerous checkpoints before finally opening a large Red Stone Gate.
"Su Bai, even though staying inside the palace is safe, the convicts imprisoned here are extremely powerful, and the Evil Qi is incredibly dense. Don’t let your guard down!"
"What’s more, there are several extremely dangerous Demons locked up here whose strength has reached the Extraordinary Realm!"
Mu Feng added this one last warning before he left.
Hearing this, Su Bai nodded with a grave expression on his face.
But inwardly, he was ecstatic!
’Extraordinary! Extraordinary!’
’Transcending the mortal!’
Once a Martial Artist reached this Realm, not only would their power increase dramatically, but their lifespan would also extend by a huge margin!
Living past a hundred years would be a simple feat.
And for those who practiced a few Nourishing Body Techniques, living for two or three hundred years was entirely possible!
’Convicts at the Extraordinary Realm will definitely give me a greater reward!’ Su Bai thought.
’Once I get a few Extraordinary Realm convicts into the Purification Tripod, the Experience Points I’ll get...!’
’It’ll be off the charts!’
"Lord Mu, if I pass the test and join the Prison Suppression Bureau, will I have to stay in the Red District permanently?"
A thought suddenly struck Su Bai, and he asked another question.
"It’s not that cushy of a job!"
Mu Feng shook his head and laughed. "After you join the Prison Suppression Bureau, you’ll have to run all over the entire prison complex! You go wherever trouble pops up!"
"Of course, your Cultivation isn’t that high right now. After you join the Prison Suppression Bureau and use the resources they give you to raise your Realm, they’ll start sending you to the more dangerous districts."
"For the time being, you’ll probably be stationed in the B Prison Area for a good while!"
After listening to Mu Feng’s explanation, Su Bai finally understood.
’After joining the Prison Suppression Bureau, I’ll be able to travel between multiple prison areas. That’s so much more convenient than just being a Prison Chief!’ he thought.
’The more prison areas I can access, the more convicts I can get my hands on!’
’And the more Experience Points I’ll get!’
’This way, my power is bound to advance by leaps and bounds!’
Su Bai chatted with Mu Feng a while longer before the latter departed.
He then entered the Red District.
Upon entering the palace, Su Bai saw two elderly Prison Guards leisurely sipping tea.
When they saw Su Bai, they seemed to understand the situation immediately.
One of the men, an old timer with graying hair, grinned at him, revealing a set of yellow teeth.
"Go on, find a seat."
They’d seen quite a few Martial Artists like Su Bai come to the Red District for their "trial period".
But whether they ultimately succeeded depended on their strength, for one.
And for another, it depended on fate.
Su Bai sat down beside the two old Prison Guards and struck up a conversation.
After a bit of conversation, Su Bai learned that the talkative one was named Elder Qing, while the other, a stoic and unsmiling old man, was named Elder Yan.
The palace was spacious and had plenty of rooms.
Su Bai found an empty room for himself.
And just like that, Su Bai settled in for his temporary stay in the Red District.
「Three days later.」
Early that morning.
"Su the kid! Come on out! We’ve got a new arrival!"
Elder Qing’s voice called out from outside Su Bai’s window.
When Su Bai went out to inquire, he learned what was happening.
An Extraordinary Realm Demon named the Red Flame Great Demon was on his way!
He was about to be locked up in the Red District!
