Free Web NovelChapter 1649: Chapter 959: Reunion with an Old Friend
The man introduced himself with the last name Zheng, as the deputy captain of the Law Enforcement Team of the Nanzhe Province Public Office. He is the one in charge of this secret prison.
Under Captain Zheng’s guidance, they entered an inconspicuous house in the courtyard. There were several people dressed like villagers, both men and women, clearly in disguise.
The secret door on the floor of the room was opened, revealing a narrow secret passage below.
After entering the secret passage, the two took an elevator down to the underground, and then transferred to a small rail car, which traveled for nearly ten minutes.
As the rail car slowly came to a stop and the door opened, a heavily guarded secret prison appeared before Yang Xiao.
"Captain Yang, this way please." Captain Zheng led the way from the front. freewёbn૦νeɭ.com
The two arrived at a room. He didn’t see Chen Nang there. It looked more like a lounge, with a large LCD screen hanging on the wall.
Captain Zheng performed a few simple operations, and the screen lit up. Immediately, a figure appeared on it. Yang Xiao instantly recognized this person; it was indeed Chen Nang, who had fought alongside him on a mission not long ago!
At this moment, Chen Nang was wearing pajamas, sitting on the ground with his back against the bed, eyes vacant, expressionless, lost in thought.
The screen was split into nine sections with different camera angles. Several sections showed Chen Nang’s figure, while others didn’t, but it was clear these spaces were all his activity areas.
He occupied four rooms alone: a bedroom, a study also used as a dining room with a computer, a gym with fitness equipment, and a clean, tidy private bathroom.
Those who have been in prison know what this kind of treatment means. Yang Xiao had guessed Chen Nang was doing well but didn’t expect him to be living so comfortably.
It could be said that apart from freedom, he lacked nothing. On the dining table in the study, Yang Xiao even saw pizza boxes and delivery bags from Kendy’s.
"That kid has been wronged. The higher-ups instructed us not to treat him poorly," Captain Zheng sighed slightly while watching the surveillance footage. "We try to take care of all aspects of his life, live in refurbished rooms, one person occupying four rooms, no prison uniforms, no handcuffs or anklets, his meals are specially made, and if he tires of them, we get him delivery. I’ve been managing this prison for nearly a decade, and this is the first prisoner with such treatment."
"Can I meet him?" Yang Xiao asked.
"Of course, but before that, you need to wear this for safety." With practiced ease, Captain Zheng pulled a silver suitcase from under the table, opened it, and revealed a silver vest. Upon closer inspection, it was embedded with fine wires, exuding a technological feel.
Picking up the vest, it felt heavy in hand, roughly weighing 6 or 7 pounds. "What is this?" Yang Xiao couldn’t help but ask, as it was his first time seeing such a thing.
"It’s an anti-interference device specially made by the technical department, prepared especially for him. Anyone visiting or approaching him must wear it," Captain Zheng explained.
"Is this his ability? Can he manipulate and influence other people?"
"Yes, this ability is extremely rare. He has a magic artifact with curse characteristics, and it’s contagious, very powerful."
"His own strength is not weak either. According to our examination results from a week ago, his current actual spiritual power level has surpassed the middle Ghost Level. When he was first brought in 7 years ago, he had just barely stepped into the Ghost Level. This kid is a talent." Despite his rich experience, Captain Zheng couldn’t help but be impressed.
"Barely stepped into the Ghost Level... At that level, could he take out that team from the Chamber of Commerce?" Keep in mind, among those Chen Nang took down was the son of a Chamber executive. Regardless of his own strength, he would undoubtedly have competent bodyguards with him.
Yang Xiao had seen the strength of Mo Daidai’s sunglasses-wearing bodyguard. Now it seemed, that person was at least at the half-step Nether Realm level.
Apostles’ combat strength is directly determined by spiritual power intensity, and someone like him who could cross levels and kill is indeed a rarity.
"Captain Yang, you hit the nail on the head. This is exactly what’s terrifying about him. That magic artifact he has, let alone Netherworld Apostles, if used properly, it could even kill Netherworld Envoys." freёweɓnovel.com
"Oh?" This completely piqued Yang Xiao’s curiosity. He, possessing one of the nine Innate Treasures, the Hundred Demons Coffin Clothes, wouldn’t dare mess with a Netherworld Envoy. Could it be that Chen Nang truly could?
"I mentioned earlier that his magic artifact has curse properties. The more people affected by the curse, the more terrifying it becomes. With his current strength, infecting a hundred people can curse-kill an apostle of the same level, a thousand to curse-kill a half-step Nether Realm expert, and if he’s willing to sacrifice ten thousand people, even a Netherworld Envoy would be unable to escape death."
"But the downside is also evident. He needs enough time to perform his rituals, and if he’s discovered midway or a master finds his hideout, then he’s as good as dead," Captain Zheng explained.
"Back in that village, he wiped out all the people using this ability." Captain Zheng retrieved an envelope marked ’Top Secret’ from his briefcase and handed it to Yang Xiao, gesturing for him to open it.
Opening the envelope, inside were more than a dozen photos. The horrific scenes in the photos even caused Yang Xiao’s heart to clench slightly.
The people in the photos looked mutated, their skin covered in rough bark, limbs twisted, entangled together, bodies sprouting branches and trunks, and the lower part spreading roots and numerous tendrils. The whole person appeared like a melted liquid "sprawled" on the ground, merging with the nearby environment, like a real-life "tree person."
