Chapter 4: A Life-Saving Encounter with Death Row Inmates

Bai Er could not believe his eyes; when did the black-hearted jailer become so easy to talk to

Sun Hu grinned silently, while his other hand forcefully clamped down on Wang Lin's throat, squeezing tightly. Wang Lin's face turned purple with bulging veins, nearly suffocating.

Sun Hu covered his stabbed left eye with his hand, and crimson blood seeped through the gaps between his fingers. He had no time to make any further adjustments or counterattacks, as Wang Lin's sharp bone knife ruthlessly plunged into his other eye without hesitation.

Sun Hu - Life 6, Intelligence 2, Martial Power 6, Reputation 1, Skill: Butchery

Indeed, this ancient society is darker than he had imagined, and the wealthy families are even more ruthless than he had anticipated. Knowing that it would be difficult to convict him through normal channels, they simply resorted to connections and even hired someone to commit murder

However, since Sun Hu entered the cell, he paid no attention to Wang Lin and Bai Er, instead lying sprawled on the hay, fast asleep.

Wang Lin said: "Brother in the prison, do not falsely accuse good people. How could a scholar like me, who is as weak as a chicken, possibly contend with such a vicious death row inmate?"

To detain death row inmates alongside ordinary suspects is inherently a violation of regulations and should not be exposed to public scrutiny; the shady dealings are laid bare. If this matter escalates, the first to suffer will be the two prison guards who have accepted bribes.

Bai Er woke up early, hiding in the corner and glaring at Wang Lin with hatred, yet did not dare to come up for revenge, primarily out of fear of the fierce man who had entered behind him

A trace of indifference flickered in Wang Lin's eyes

Wang Lin's expression changed abruptly

You damned, dare to curse my mother

This person possesses extraordinary strength, surpassing his expectations, controlling him as easily as one would squeeze a chick, leaving him with no power to resist

Of course, the premise is that Sun Hu cannot die immediately

... ...

In the evening, the light in the prison becomes even dimmer

He could only awkwardly press his body against the wall, crying out in a sobbing voice: "Come quickly, someone is being killed!"

Shouting and running sounds came from the corridor

It is not too common for inmates to fight among themselves in prison, so the guards were completely indifferent to the incident between Wang Lin and Bai Er. However, when a burly and fierce man wearing shackles was brought in, one of the guards surprisingly removed his shackles just before he entered the cell

Regardless of the era, the sordid affairs within prisons have remained largely the same, and he has witnessed many of them

With a sharp sound, it was as if piercing through a mass of thick sludge. Wang Lin decisively withdrew the bloodied half of the bone knife, leaving the other half lodged in Sun Hu's bleeding eye socket, and swiftly retreated to the outermost wooden bars of the cell.

He simply gave up the futile struggle, slightly adjusted his breathing, and tried to relax his body as much as possible, saying calmly: "You and I have no grievances or enmity... why do you want to kill me?"

Wang Lin noticed that only two torch-bearing guards had arrived, and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth

Wang Lin directly ignored Bai Er, swiftly rubbing the chicken leg bone against the stone wall behind him

Sun Humen lunged over, his large hand, resembling a fan, grasped Wang Lin's clothing at the chest. With a grunt, he effortlessly lifted him up, pressing his entire body against the wall

Wang Lin quietly threw the bone knife onto the ground, forcefully stepping on it several times until it shattered into pieces, then he pushed aside the dry grass to cover it.

The wolf-like green eyes, akin to two flickering will-o'-the-wisps, reveal a ferocity that is utterly unmasked

The prison guard stood up and shouted at Wang Lin, "You wretched pauper, have you eaten the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard, daring to commit violence in the prison?"

He can testify

It seems you are a death row inmate, so you do not care about my life. Wang Lin's right hand slowly moved upward

He frowned; this man was a butcher, with a combat power three times that of his own. He was enveloped in a strong aura of blood and killing intent

He is certain that major issues will be minimized and minor issues will be resolved.

Haha, I have killed three people before and after, and come autumn, I will be questioned about the executions. If I kill you, this poor wretch, I can still leave some money for my mother to live on

He averted his gaze, his lips twitching slightly, and said in a low voice: "Yes, it seems he was possessed, nearly killing both of us."

This is not important; what matters is that his current combat power has already surpassed that of a local thug like Bai Er, approaching that of a fierce bandit like Sun Hu, and he has gained a preliminary ability for self-defense

Bai Er was so frightened that his soul seemed to leave his body

Therefore, Wang Lin did not deliver a fatal blow to Sun Hu, as he had a complete opportunity to pierce the throat of this fierce bandit, delivering a lethal strike

As night deepened, the cell was almost pitch black. Suddenly, Sun Hu's loud snoring ceased, and he abruptly turned over and sat up. Bai Er was so frightened that he shrank back, nearly letting out a scream, while Wang Lin tightened his grip on the sharp chicken bone.

Wang Lin stretched lazily and slowly stood up. Bai Er curled up in the corner, not daring to lift his head.

In an instant, his right hand, gripping the chicken bone, shot up like lightning and thrust forward. This was the first time he utilized the speed of a quick hand, not to steal, but without hesitation, it pierced into Sun Hu's left eye. Perhaps due to the speed being too swift, Sun Hu's initial reaction was merely a momentary daze, followed by a deafening scream that echoed through the air, causing the hand that had been choking Wang Lin's throat to naturally loosen.

Wang Lin smiled faintly and pointed at Bai Er

Sun Hu's eyes were stabbed blind, blood streaming down his face and dripping from his twisted beard, his long hair flowing like a malevolent spirit, as he frantically crashed against the walls of the cell with his hands flailing... Wang Lin remained calm, dodging left and right, tightly gripping the half-bone knife in his hand

At the moment of life and death, he actually became calm instead

Sun Hu sneered coldly: "You little pauper, let me make it clear to you, I have indeed received money from a wealthy family, and I specifically came to take your worthless life!"

Once again, I feel a sense of luck

Otherwise, they can only report to the county.

The prison guard in his thirties was taken aback by the tragic state of Sun Hu. He bent down to check for signs of life and, upon realizing that he was still alive, secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The old prison guard, however, revealed a look of shock in his murky eyes as he hurriedly glanced at Wang Lin.

His combat power has now increased to 4.5, successfully copying the skill "Butcher's Blade" from Sun Hu, feeling a surge of vitality throughout his body, filled with strength

The aged prison guard cast a fleeting, veiled glance at Wang Lin, his expression as numb as that of one gazing upon a corpse

The prison guard actually placed a serious criminal, even a death row inmate, in a regular cell, when there were clearly several empty rooms next door... Wang Lin's vigilance immediately reached its peak

Sun Hu's beastly roar shook the entire prison. In the dark corners, emaciated rats scurried away in panic

Wang Lin remained silent, his demeanor calm and composed

After all, having been born as a criminal police officer in the last life, constantly engaging in a battle of wits and courage with various criminals, his mind had long been tempered to a great hardness

As for whether the death row inmate Sun Hu is alive or dead, Wang Lin could not be bothered to think about it. At least he could survive for a few more days; if the prison guards were to stop his bleeding in time, it would not be a big problem for him to hold on until the autumn execution inquiry.

Bai Er's complexion looked very poor

No longer paid any attention to Wang Lin

Fear and panic can only lead to a more tragic death

The martial strength obtained from knocking out Bai Er was a mere 0.3, but this time it reached as high as 2.2... Wang Lin had a faint realization that the amount of martial strength was certainly related to the martial strength level of the target being absorbed, and there were likely random factors involved as well

In fact, even if you are dead, your mother cannot live on with money in her hands; it may even lead to her demise more swiftly.

Sun Hu fainted from pain, having lost too much blood, his breath weak and labored

Wang Lin sat cross-legged in the southwest corner of the cell, his fists tightly clenched

... ...

Sun Hu looked towards Wang Lin

The two jailers certainly did not believe it. However, after whispering and discussing for a while, they soon came in and dragged Sun Hu away, locking him in another cell

The death row inmate suddenly went mad, nearly choking me to death; later, for some unknown reason, he seemed possessed, scratching and clawing everywhere, and ended up blinding himself. The prison is dark and gloomy, and I do not know why.

As the red sun rises and the temperature increases, the stench in the cell becomes unbearable

Bai Er secretly glanced at Wang Lin and saw the young man leaning against the wall, seemingly soundly asleep, a deep fear flashing in his eyes

Such a casual and nonchalant excuse was actually used to brush things off