He rushed over, showering her with concern and kind words. Shen Youling was confused, and Tong Xinwei was even more so.
When they inquired further, they learned that Lin Tang had dominated the prison from the mont he arrived. Even the warden had no choice but to bend to his will, and Lin Tang had beco the most feared man inside.
"How is that possible? Weren't they supposed to search him repeatedly when he ca in? How could he possibly still have poison on him to use on you all?" Tong Xinwei exclaid in shock.
The prison guard replied with a mournful expression, "We have no idea how it's happening either! He clearly had nothing on him, and he never even moved. But if anyone dares to cross him, they get poisoned. Even gas masks are useless."
Tong Xinwei didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He had initially worried that Lin Tang would suffer in here, maybe even get driven to suicide by bashing his head against a wall. But who would have thought… that in a place like the Ten Directions Absolute Prison, he would thrive like a fish in water? He even moved into the presidential suite to enjoy a life of ease.
"We've arrived. This is the place," the prison guard said, leading them to a sealed tal door. "Without permission, we don't dare knock or disturb him. Please, go ahead…"
It was impossible to see what was happening inside.
"Um." Tong Xinwei nodded and knocked on the door himself.
THUD, THUD, THUD!
After a mont, the door still hadn't opened. He knocked harder, the sound echoing like thunder, but the door remained shut.
What's going on? Tong Xinwei wondered.
The prison guards exchanged uneasy glances.
"He couldn't have escaped, could he?"
"Impossible! The walls are thick alloy. He wouldn't stand a chance even with an excavator, so how could he possibly escape?"
"Go get the keys! With his wife here, he shouldn't resort to poison!"
"Alright!"
Soon, Gui Jianchou arrived with the keys, his expression grim as he unlocked the door. If the prisoner had truly escaped, every guard would face severe punishnt, and the reputation of the Ten Directions Absolute Prison would be ruined.
As the tal door swung open, they all surged inside…
"Damn it!"
"Where is he?"
"He's really gone!"
They stood stunned, staring into the lavish but empty cell. There was no sign of Lin Tang.
Filled with rage and astonishnt, Tong Xinwei roared, "You imbeciles, what on earth are you good for—"
A lazy yawn cut him off. "So noisy. Can't a man get so sleep?"
"Lin Tang!" Shen Youling gasped, whirling around.
He had appeared as if from thin air, yet it also felt as if he had been standing there the whole ti. It was both sudden and perfectly natural.
The others rubbed their eyes, sighing in relief while still baffled. Tong Xinwei gave Lin Tang a long look, then smiled. "Alright, everyone out. Let the couple talk for a bit."
The prison guards bowed fawningly to Lin Tang before they all withdrew. Tong Xinwei also stepped out, closing the door behind him.
Lin Tang sprawled casually onto a sofa. "Make yourself at ho," he said, gesturing for Shen Youling to join him. "Sit anywhere you like."
Shen Youling sat down as he suggested. She looked at Lin Tang, who was practically glowing with energy, and felt a thousand words clog her throat, unsure where to begin.
After a mont of silence, she produced a docunt. "Lin Tang," she said, her voice quiet, "let's get a divorce."
Lin Tang was just about to reach out and pull her into a fond embrace when her words made him freeze. "You ca all this way to visit in prison just for this?"
Just monts ago, he had been in an excellent mood. Not only had he broken through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, but his Divine Sense had reached Golden Core Peak. He had also resolved his inner demons and successfully forged a Second Body. Furthermore, he had captured a powerful dignitary and dismantled the carpet he acquired from them, yielding a trove of precious spiritual materials. Combined with the Golden Fla Sand from the Fusheng Saint Master's Puppet, he had everything needed to forge a superior Defensive Magic Artifact. In fact, his Second Body was in his cultivation cave at that very mont, tirelessly refining that artifact.
And now, Shen Youling had shown up to ruin it all. Is she out of her mind?
"I'm the one who has wronged you," Shen Youling said, fighting back tears and lowering her head. "Hate , resent … I'll bear it all. I can't make it up to you in this life, so I will spend the next one slaving away to repay you."
She pushed a pen and the papers toward him. "Sign it. Please, just sign it. My godfather will handle the official certificate. He's… he's also arranged another marriage for . You need to forget about ."
This was the only way. She had to make him let go completely, to stop him from clinging to hope for over a decade only to be crushed by reality upon his release. A short, sharp pain was better than a long, lingering one.
"Xiao Xuanye arranged another marriage for you?" Lin Tang's expression turned frigid. That crafty Xiao Zhanchong… I'll rember this.
He decided then and there that he would go make Xiao Xuanye eat shit.
He ripped the divorce agreent to shreds. "Get out," he snarled.
"Lin Tang…"
"GET OUT!"
Tears finally stread down Youling's face. She rose to leave. "It's too late," she said, her voice trembling. "Refusing to sign is pointless. One word from my godfather is all it takes to make our divorce official. You should just stay here and… reform yourself."
CLANG!
The door opened and then slamd shut behind her.
A mont later, Tong Xinwei opened the door and walked in. "That was quick. I thought you two would…" he began, trailing off.
He'd expected them to be rolling in the sheets for a while. Could Lin Tang be a three-second man?
"Er—" Seeing the tense atmosphere, Tong Xinwei faltered.
He then continued, "Anyway, Tianyang, I'll be staying here with you for a while to make sure no one gives you any trouble…" As he spoke, his expression turned peculiar. Him, giving others trouble, was more like it. Lin Tang getting bullied? How was that even possible?
Lin Tang's gaze was flat. "Didn't you say I'd only be held for a few days as a formality before being released?"
Tong Xinwei's mouth twitched. This kid is so naive. It was just sothing to say. Did he actually believe it?
"Tianyang, be patient," Tong Xinwei said, his tone earnest and full of false concern. "Look, the situation outside is too dangerous for you right now. You're actually safer in here…"
Lin Tang let out a cold laugh. "So I'm supposed to thank you?"
"No need for thanks," Tong Xinwei said, planning to pat his shoulder reassuringly. Seeing that Lin Tang looked to be on the verge of an emotional breakdown, he decided to let him cool off. He stepped out and closed the door.
The mont the door closed, Lin Tang vanished.
「Several hours later, at Xiao Xuanye's sanatorium.」
He was getting drunk while enjoying a private music and dance performance. He'd fought battles his entire life. Wasn't he entitled to a little enjoynt? Let the music play, let the dancing continue!
Suddenly, a hand shot out from behind his head and delivered a vicious slap!
SMACK!!
"So you like to dance, do you? Let dance on your grave!"
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