Chapter Nine, Valley of the Wicked (Part Two)

The relationship between Bai Xiangyun and the other three individuals and Zheng Lu cannot be described as intimate, but it is relatively harmonious compared to their relationships with others. The fact that the five of them walked out of the cell simultaneously with cigarettes in their mouths attests to this.

During the afternoon break, Li Dao was called out for a conversation. After more than ten minutes, he returned, and Zhang, the supervisor, announced to all the inmates in the building: Li Dao will henceforth be the leader of this unit

They are mostly figures of great stature, and they are all wealthy. Moreover, these unscrupulous individuals have extensive connections, which will be useful in the future. Li Dao was unaware that this statement also included a criticism of himself.

As he spoke, he jumped onto the bunk, and the cold, hard slipper mercilessly stamped onto the face of the burly man covered in a thick beard

The malice in the ceiling accumulates little by little

The "warden killer" Zhang, who had just opened the door for them, stood at the entrance with his hands behind his back, coldly observing the few inmates in the courtyard who were uninjured, his eyes filled with derision. Armed police patrolled the rooftop walls, their dark submachine guns strikingly prominent in the sunlight

The time for airing out passed just like that, and Bai Xiangyun returned indoors to continue his reading and newspaper browsing. Unless it is a case that is dealt with severely, swiftly, and strictly, he is well aware of the efficiency of the state machinery. Taking a common economic dispute case from his company as an example, it took nearly a year to resolve from start to finish. Therefore, he does not expect to know the outcome quickly—although he is very eager to find out whether he deserves to die.

How to say?

"Murderer..." the four strange figures with hanging eyes exclaimed: "I am so scared... your mother!"

"Boss, if you can subdue them all, life will be much easier from now on," Li Dao said, standing beside Bai Xiangyun, with his arms crossed and a wicked smile.

The three men glanced at the strong man with discontent but did not dare to say anything further, and went to tidy up their bedding

Another night has passed

On this night, the muffled sounds of fighting were no longer heard; instead, laughter occasionally echoed from various rooms. The older brothers, who had already secured positions by the bedside, began to employ both persuasion and enticement. Naturally, while offering carrots, they did not forget to wield the stick. The guards managing the canteen and supplies within the facility cheerfully delivered one item after another, including food, medicine, and other necessities

Looking at the dozens of criminals swaying unsteadily, most of them are shackled, moving slowly and cautiously (afraid of pinching their flesh in the gaps of the shackles). It is truly puzzling how they managed to stand out in last night's conflict

The four strange figures with drooping eyes, believing that the matter was settled, let out a laugh and were about to pounce on A La Gui to crush this unruly fellow. However, Bai Xiangyun shouted loudly, "Li Dao, be careful."

Jumping onto the edge of the pool, Bai Xiangyun touched his bald head and grinned at Li Dao and the others.

This prison block is filled entirely with serious offenders, most of whom were once the leaders of their respective cells. This time, with so many tigers meeting, whether due to interests or camaraderie, conflict is inevitable. The only difference from when Old Ding was bullied is that everyone here is knowledgeable and understands the rules; apart from silently throwing punches to fight for their rights, not a single person is crying out in despair.

Network of relationships? ! Bai Xiangyun felt a stir in her heart: "Let's discuss it again tonight"

The two individuals became entangled in a strange posture, and for a moment, neither could break free. The two, with their slanted eyes and the ghostly figure, found it impossible to insert themselves into the situation, yet at that moment, they were at a loss as to what to do.

In this most brutal yet tranquil struggle for dominance among the inmates in the detention center, dawn has arrived

"Have you ever served in the military?" Bai Xiangyun half-knelt, looking down at him from a position of superiority

The strong man let out a painful cry and fell onto the bed. Before he could get back up, Li Dao had already covered him with a quilt, swiftly wrapping it around his head.

It has been three days, yet he still is not accustomed to the feeling of being bald. Even now, under the sunlight, he still feels a chill.

After speaking, he threw his belongings to the end of the bunk.

Thus, until the very end, when the identities of the leaders of the twelve cells were confirmed, neither the guards nor the armed police were "disturbed".

"I want you to sleep at the foot of the bed. This way, it will be much more convenient for you to go to the bathroom, right? Look how kind-hearted I am, always thinking of others. So..."

A person is as their name, and a name is as the person. Hehe... Li Daosan and the others also came over

Everyone's gaze was focused entirely on Li Dao after the announcement made by the assassin Zhang. Those who knew him and had a good relationship with him had a hint of a smile in their eyes; those who did not know who he was looked at him with disdain, sizing up his somewhat frail figure as if estimating how many charging punches he could withstand

"So what?" The man stood up, coughed twice, and stared at him with a face full of vigilance

Having spoken, he stood up and looked at Li Dao and the other three: "It's spacious enough to sleep. Don't argue."

The four-eyed creature and the ghost were also curious and gathered around. The scene before them could only be described as tragic, leaving little to find amusing.

Amid the deafening morning exercise slogans from another building, the maximum-security inmate block under the sunlight appeared somewhat desolate and eerie

wwwhetushucomcom My mouth is just foul. Go ahead and bite me! The big man shook the shackles on his body and shouted: "I am a robber and a murderer; I am bound to die anyway, so why should I fear a little hair like you?"

"Boss, what are you laughing at?" Li Dao swayed around, having attracted enough envious glances from others before returning to the edge of the pool. His neck, which had been restrained by shackles last night, had completely returned to normal, and he appeared full of energy.

Lifting the quilt, the burly man was already flushed and was breathing heavily in a hurried manner

The Han remained silent for a long time, then苦笑了一下: "There is no need to争 for those who are about to die."

Just as Bai Xiangyun was about to fall asleep, the burly man who had been watching their movements suddenly blurted out this sentence

Indeed. Boss, this not only allows us to make a considerable amount of money, but it also helps to expand our network of connections. " Diao Yan Si and A La Gui also echoed.

A sudden clattering sound echoed as the shackles fell down, coincidentally getting caught around Li Dao's neck. As Li Dao pushed outward, a muffled groan came from beneath the blanket, and the lower half of the burly man also fell down, causing the shackles to tighten. The immense pull made Li Dao involuntarily let out a cry of agony, and he clutched the head beneath the blanket even more tightly.

"Fool." Bai Xiangyun stepped forward, forcefully pulling apart the shackles, and then kicked Li Dao into the corner: "That's enough"

Bai Xiangyun reached out to stop him: "Brother, we are all lost souls in this vast world; what is the point of fighting over these matters?"

After the killer Zhang once again delivered a speech about the importance of adhering to discipline and reflecting on one's actions, he closed the door and left. Meanwhile, the armed police patrolling the rooftop seemed to have disappeared into some corner to bask in the sun. Within the visible range of Bai Xiangyun and the others, there were only repeat offenders.

Bai Xiangyun reiterated the previous idea, and the three could not help but scoff: "Fighting often relies on being ruthless, fierce, and venomous. Do you think all gang leaders are as skilled as you? If that were the case, the underworld wouldn't be called the underworld anymore; it would be renamed the black military or perhaps the martial arts world."

This was quite a situation, as everyone's attention was focused entirely on Li Dao. Although being the leader does not bring any real benefits and can be somewhat thankless, it does imply a certain authority to command others. In a dormitory filled with repeat offenders, most of whom are considered "big brothers," this aspect becomes particularly delicate.

Whether in shopping malls, official circles, or the underworld, sometimes everything can be determined merely by momentum. On the streets, gangsters and desperate rogues may not necessarily be more skilled in a fight than ordinary citizens. The reason they can make the common people keep their distance is solely due to their fierce and overbearing exterior presence

Li Daoyan, half-lying down, realized it was too late to dodge. With a cold snort, he forcefully rolled his body outward, colliding against the sturdy figure of the big man through the cotton quilt.

Zheng Lu. The Han man extended his hand and shook it with him, the shackles clinking loudly.

Are you from Building 3? Are you the one who tied with the squad leader?

The other rooms still occasionally echoed with muffled thuds, indicating that the position of Brother Cangtou had yet to be determined, but Bai Xiangyun and the others had lost interest in listening to the commotion

"It's nothing." Bai Xiangyun saw a hint of surprise from behind his cautious demeanor, thought for a moment, and then said: "I have also served in the military."

Diao Yan Si felt pleased upon hearing this: "Of course. He was also the leader of our original monitoring team. You know what to do, right?"

Boss, there are still quite a few underlings outside. We cannot do what they can do. Li Daowu suddenly realized after a moment of reflection: "Hehe... Boss, you are not involved in shady dealings, no wonder you don't know."

Before Li Dao could react, the burly man under the quilt straightened his waist and flipped over, his robust body lifting the thick cotton quilt to cover Li Dao.

The four sounds of the hanging eye paused, then rose an octave: "Shut your foul mouth."

Lying in bed is always more comfortable than working

Bai Xiangyun was momentarily stunned, realizing that it was indeed the case

In the end of the debate, the four individuals still pushed Bai Xiangyun to the top position, and then each of them fell asleep.

Do they all possess Zheng Lu's reactions and skills? Bai Xiangyun found it amusing just thinking about it

What is the use of connections here? Bai Xiangyun found it somewhat strange

Apart from Room 13, everyone in the entire building has some injuries, either with bruises on their faces or limping with their arms wrapped. Inflicting a thousand injuries on the enemy always results in eight thousand losses on our side

Zheng Lu also smiled and shook hands with each of them

The Han nodded and said: "What I respect is his ability and courage. Do not think that I am truly afraid of you all"

Due to the uncertainty regarding who the leader is, those who can come out during the break are scattered about, basking in the sun. The defeated wear expressions of despair, while the victors show no signs of pride; everyone looks at each other with hostility. Aside from a few greetings exchanged among acquaintances, no one engages in conversation. Naturally, no one fetches water, does laundry, cleans the floors, or scrubs the toilets; those destined to become the old Ding are still lying in bed, groaning. Moreover, the transition from being the elder brother to becoming the old Ding cannot happen overnight; even if they are able to move, they will not do so for the time being. In any case, the established elder brothers do not dare to kill them.

Bai Xiangyun felt a tremor in her heart and once again extended her hand in front of him: "We are all just caught up in the moment. My name is Bai Xiangyun"