Lin Cheng looked disheveled, just like that, being stepped on by Wei Fan in the large pit.
Many Demon Suppression Guards were pouring out of the tunnel at the moment. But seeing Lin Cheng being controlled, they dared not make a move.
Long Xueyi stepped forward, "Intentionally hindering our investigation into Luo Hongyuanâs affairs, it seems his escape is linked to you!"
Lin Cheng replied coldly, "Stop slandering me. Speaking without evidence is futile!"
Long Xueyi sneered, "When have you ever seen the Demon Suppression Bureau needing solid evidence to act?"
As she spoke, she took out a silver Waist Token and infused it with True Power and Power of Heart and Spirit, sending out a message.
Lin Chengâs expression changed immediately; it was clear that the identity of this unknown Demon Hunter was about to escalate matters to the higher-ups: "I advise you to think carefully before reporting."
Although they were in the wrong, taking action in the Great Prison wasnât a trivial matter.
Bear in mind that he is the Deputy General in charge here, holding the highest authority. Taking action against him might lead to the escape of Demon Fiends from the prisonâa consequence not easily borne.
Long Xueyi ignored Lin Cheng; she was undaunted by such consequences, being Long Jianyingâs granddaughter. Even the Three Great Commanders had to show her respect.
She turned to the newly appeared Captain: "Tie them up."
The Captain shook his head, "The Demon Hunter Waist Token is on the same level as mine; it canât command me."
The Captain dared not tie up the Deputy General.
Though they werenât in cahoots, any action of tying up someone would be considered insubordination.
"Is that so? Then check if this Waist Token has the authority to command you!"
Long Xueyi slapped the silver gourd at her waist, and immediately a golden Waist Token appeared in her hand.
Seeing the Waist Token, the Captainâs expression changed dramatically: "Assistant General Waist Token?"
Underfoot, Lin Chengâs expression finally changed at this moment.
The opponent carried the Assistant Generalâs Waist Token but hadnât shown it until now, clearly intending to sort him out before revealing their identity.
It seems that the few scapegoats he captured hadnât convinced the higher-ups of his innocence.
Long Xueyi shook the Waist Token in her hand, "Do you need to verify its authenticity?"
The Captain straightened his expression and saluted, "I wouldnât dare!"
He then waved to the Demon Suppression Guards behind him, "Bring the manacles, tie them all up!"
Demon Suppression Guards returned from the tunnel, quickly fetching a pile of manacles and tying up the previous Demon Suppression Guards, the Captain, and Lin Cheng.
"Release me! I am the Deputy General in charge here. Tying me upâif something goes wrong in the Great Prisonâwho will bear this responsibility!"
Lin Chengâs voice was hoarse, his eyes red.
Long Xueyi said impassively, "You donât need to worry about the Great Prison; a new Deputy General will soon take over. Consider how youâll explain Luo Hongyuanâs affair."
Lin Chengâs expression changed.
Long Xueyi ignored him further; accompanied by the Captain, they pressed Lin Cheng and the others into the tunnel for a while, a relatively spacious hall appeared before them.
This hall was carved into the mountainâs belly, with glinting metallic iron doors on several sides. Behind those doors, the growls of Demon Fiends occasionally sounded.
"I am Cao Pei, is there anything else that the Lord commands?"
This Captain introduced himself as Cao Pei; Wei Fan hadnât heard of him before, as he continued to scrutinize the Great Prison.
All those iron doors were made of Profound Ironâa door outside could easily sell for tens of thousands of silver.
As for the situation behind the iron doors, it was not visible, leaving him clueless.
Long Xueyi spoke upon hearing, "Lock them up, seal Lin Chengâs scapula, leave the rest; a Deputy General will handle it later. Then take us to Luo Hongyuanâs cell; we need to collect his presence."
Cao Pei shook his head, "Luo Hongyuanâs presence has already been erased by Lord Lin; Iâm afraid thereâs nothing left for you to collect."
Long Xueyiâs expression changed, losing the presence made tracing Luo Hongyuan difficult.
No wonder he always blocked their entry; even if he wasnât colluding with Luo Hongyuan, he probably was eyeing the Bodhi Fruitâs whereabouts.
Under such circumstances, he naturally wouldnât allow others to intervene.
Wei Fan strode forward, grabbing Lin Chengâs hair: "Luo Hongyuanâs presence must have been collected by you, hand it over and spare yourself undue suffering."
Lin Cheng, in dire straits, replied defiantly, "Interrogation doesnât apply to our people. Do you think Iâm new here? Even if I make mistakes, theyâre minor ones; who dares to interrogate me?"
Wei Fan shook his head, "Interrogation doesnât apply to our people, but unfortunately, we Demon Hunters arenât your people!"
He raised a finger, casually poking Lin Chengâs body, immediately causing a burst of blood.
Dragon Roar Heaven-Shattering Finger!
Long Xueyiâs eyes widened; was this Martial Arts skill meant for interrogation?
"Hmph..."
Lin Cheng groaned, pain turning his face pale.
Wei Fan said impassively, "As the Deputy General entrusted with guarding, you deliberately released prisoners and erased their presence. You should realize the slim chance of continuing as one of our people; itâs only your Deputy General skin thatâs intact, or your head would have been removed earlier.
Think carefully about handing it over; killing someone in battle may bring punishment, but itâs merely deducting some meritorious achievementsânot a big issue.
Besides, you still want to rely on Luo Hongyuanâs presence to find him; do you think thereâs still an opportunity for you to get out?"
While speaking, Wei Fan pointed again, this time not randomly, but directly at Lin Chengâs Dantian.
Although he was a Body Refining Celestial Being, if such an important spot as his Dantian were damaged, his Qi Blood would slowly deplete, making future progress difficult.