Chapter 1: Prison Break

However, this has nothing to do with Wang Lei

Wang Lei squatted in the corner of the cell, hugging his knees, and thought to himself: "I have been here for two days; I cannot just sit and wait for death. I must find a way to escape." Two days ago, Wang Lei was an agent of the National Security Bureau of Huaxia, but in the blink of an eye, everything had changed, and he had become a person with the same name as his own.

Wang Lei and the prison guard were walking outside when they suddenly heard scattered footsteps.

During a mass brawl, Wang Lei accidentally killed someone and was subsequently arrested and taken to prison

Wang Lei, at the age of eighteen, is a notorious ruffian from Yexian, Jizhou. After losing his parents at a young age, he began to roam the streets of Yexian at the age of thirteen, gradually establishing himself through sheer toughness. Now, at eighteen, Wang Lei is tall and robust, standing over 1.85 meters. Due to his fierce demeanor, he is referred to as "Wang Laohu" among the street ruffians of Yexian

For the past two days, Wang Lei has been contemplating the matter of escaping from prison, wishing to break free. Wang Lei is not ignorant of history; on the contrary, he is well-versed in the history of the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms, aware that an unprecedented great era is about to unfold. With wars breaking out and lives being lost like grass, this era is also a time for heroes to rise.

However, his identity underwent a dramatic transformation

He held the jailer's neck firmly without any sign of loosening, and said in a deep voice: "I committed murder first, escaped from prison later, and even took the jailer hostage, which adds to my crimes—this is a capital offense according to Han law. However, the county magistrate says he will spare my life, perhaps to keep me in check. Once I release the hostage, the county magistrate will immediately send someone to capture me; such petty tricks cannot deceive me. Step aside, I will release the hostage as long as I can leave the city."

The prison guard unhesitatingly leaned his head forward, only to suddenly see Wang Lei grinning.

Wang Lei's heart was as calm as still water, unaffected by the discouragement.

The prison guard felt a chill in his heart, silently cursing himself for being too careless, while repeatedly nodding as a form of response

Ju Shou stared at Wang Lei and suddenly burst into laughter

The craving within him could no longer be restrained; he reached for the wine jar and began to pour it into his mouth, oblivious to the cold glint in Wang Lei's eyes

The sound is muffled, yet it can be clearly heard

Wang Lei gently advised, "There are ears on the other side of the wall, the prison guard brother leaned in to listen."

Immediately, he exerted force with his hand, causing the jailer to cry out in pain.

County Respect

Not good

The prison guard's heart skipped a beat, but it was already too late

A single sentence reveals his predicament

A voice resembling that of a duck echoed, with footsteps approaching from a distance.

Gulu! Gulu!!

The prisoner held captive to Wang Lei's right side let out a chilling laugh, his gaze icy. In an instant, hurried footsteps approached rapidly, and several guards rushed in, the sound of clanging echoing through the prison. Sharp steel blades were aimed at Wang Lei and the guard being held hostage by him, quickly surrounding Wang Lei.

A slender middle-aged man walked in, dressed in a black robe, wearing a tall crown, with a jade belt around his waist. His hands were clasped behind his back, and he held his head slightly high, his piercing gaze fixed directly on Wang Lei, exuding immense pressure.

"Brother Jailor, I have been wandering alone in Ye County for many years and have saved some wealth. I am willing to dedicate all my wealth to you, Brother Jailor, as long as you help me with one matter."

"Brother Guard, there is too much food and drink; I cannot finish it all by myself. You should join me. It would be a shame to waste such good food and drink." Without waiting for the guard to respond, Wang Lei continued, "Had I known this would happen, I should not have fought with a bunch of ruffians; I regret it now."

Feel free to speak frankly, I will assist you in completing it

The guard who burst in had a fierce expression and shouted, "Release them immediately, or there will be no mercy."

This year, in the sixth year of the Zhongping era of the Eastern Han Dynasty, May (189 AD), Emperor Ling of Han passed away, and his son Liu Bian ascended the throne. Meanwhile, the general He Jin, who came from a butcher's background, was nearing death, and the ferocious Dong Zhuo would seize control of Luoyang this year, marking the beginning of a grand scenario among the heroes of the late Han Dynasty

The tone is desolate, imbued with a deep sense of regret

Thud ! ! ''

In the blink of an eye, a large hand reached out from the darkness, gripping the prison guard's neck like an iron claw. The immense force and the suddenness of the action caused the guard's head to throb, his eyes filled with blood vessels. The guard let out a hoarse scream, his voice laced with endless terror. He could never have imagined that the ruffian before him would dare to take action against him, and that it had been a premeditated move.

Wang Lei furrowed his brows and said, "Step aside immediately, or I will kill the guard"

Wang Lei displayed an expression of excitement as he gazed at the prison guard

The captured guard exclaimed, his face pale.

Someone has escaped from prison

How can I trust you

The cell door opened, and the guard walked up to Wang Lei, placing the food down in front of him. With a sideways glance, he arrogantly shouted, "This is your last meal, eat up." The plate was filled with chicken, duck, fish, and meat, accompanied by fine wine and dishes, a stark contrast to the flatbread and thin porridge of the previous days. Wang Lei's heart was as clear as a mirror, knowing that this was the last meal before his execution

In Wang Lei's mind, the information about the county magistrate of Ye County emerged. The current magistrate is a remarkable figure in history, who once assisted Yuan Shao in his quest for dominance over Jizhou. After Yuan Shao's defeat, he was captured by Cao Cao, and he vowed to never surrender, ultimately leading to his execution

In the past, Wang Lei, despite having a fierce disposition deep down, was heavily influenced by the ingrained notions of hierarchy and feared the authorities, thus he would not dare to oppose them and would certainly wait for death passively. However, now the soul inhabiting this body is that of a modern elite agent, unbound by rules and constraints, acting without reservations, and it is impossible for him to sit idly by and await his fate

County Magistrate Ju Shou

In an instant, this sentence caused the guard to relax his vigilance

Someone has arrived

The prison guard patted his chest, a broad smile on his face, not expecting to come across an unexpected windfall, which could be considered a stroke of luck

Ju Shou, however, was not in a hurry. He slowly said: "Displaying such trivial tricks before me is truly like showing off one's skills in front of an expert. Even if I were to give you a hundred times the courage, you would still be unable to kill him, at least not before reaching a point of no return. Once the jailer is dead, you will undoubtedly meet your own demise."

In this life, he is a captured criminal, about to be executed

A desperate howl suddenly echoed in the cell

He looked up at the guard standing still and did not refuse. He reached out to press down on the roasted chicken, tore off a drumstick, and, with wine in hand, ate the meat and drank heartily, getting his mouth all greasy.

With his abilities, it would be no problem for him to seek refuge with figures like Cao Cao or Yuan Shao and attain the rank of general

"Remove the shackles from my feet!" Wang Lei commanded

It is, it is!!

Wang Lei's gaze was icy as he said in a low voice: "Behave yourself, or I will kill you"

Wang Lei, it's time to eat

The prison guard opened the door without regard for Wang Lei.

The guard's gaze fell upon the wine and meat, and he swallowed hard. Coming from a modest background, the guard rarely had the opportunity to enjoy fine food and drink, which made him quite tempted. Moreover, seeing Wang Lei's sincere expression, the guard nodded, lifted his robe, and sat down. With a smile, he said to the prisoner, "You, a man on the brink of death, truly waste good wine and meat. Very well, I will lend you a hand. If you have any last words, feel free to express them, and I will do my best to fulfill them."

Snap! ! ''

Good, good! Be cautious

"Wang Lei, release him immediately, and I shall spare your life."

In the face of frustration, Wang Lei remained calm

Ju Shou raised his finger and pointed at Wang Lei, his imposing demeanor commanding attention as he spoke loudly: "It is said that Wang Laohu of the East Market is a mere brute, possessing courage but lacking strategy. Today, upon meeting you, I did not expect that a street thug could have such cunning; very good, very good." After a brief pause, Ju Shou continued: "I propose a deal with you: if you release the jailer and assist me in a certain matter, I will spare your life."

After a moment's effort, a short and stocky prison guard with a dark complexion approached.

Wang Lei let out a cold laugh twice and said in a deep voice: "I am already a man on the verge of death; what do I have to fear from indiscriminate killing? What a joke"

The foul-smelling cell is eerily quiet

The prison guard endured the pain in his throat and took out the key to unlock the shackles around Wang Lei's feet. Without the shackles, Wang Lei was finally free. He grabbed the guard by the neck, and the two of them moved forward together. The further they went, the more Wang Lei's heart raced with excitement.

The group of prison guards was taken aback, unsure of how to respond

Wang Lei's expression was grave, secretly acknowledging the formidable power of the opponent

After eating a little more than half, Wang Lei once again looked up at the guard who had not left.