Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Promotion to Area Prison Chief

Just as Su Bai was practicing his Saber Technique.

In the main hall, the new Prison Chief sat upon the Jade Chair, his gaze flickering as he rapidly weighed the pros and cons.

He didn’t know how Su Bai had managed to pry the information from Long Jingyun’s lips.

But in his eyes, the information had to be true!

This put him in a difficult position.

After all, that was a Seventh Grade Cultivation Technique!

’If I could just get my hands on it, find a secret place to lay low, and succeed in my cultivation, I could definitely become an Unparalleled Strong Person!’

’At that point, what couldn’t I have? Riches, power, beautiful women... it would all be within my grasp!’

After all his years of experience, he knew one thing for certain: in this world, might makes right.

But after a long moment of deliberation, he sighed.

’No! I still have to report it.’

Setting aside whether the information was even true, if he really did obtain the Seventh Grade Cultivation Technique and vanished, the Great Xia Dynasty would react instantly.

Countless masters would be sent to hunt him down. If he were found, his fate would be worse than death.

Besides, he wasn’t a lone wolf. He had a wife, a daughter, and parents back in the Imperial City. He was bound by these ties and couldn’t just heartlessly abandon them.

So, after weighing his options, he had no choice but to resign himself to his fate and report the information.

’A one-time score versus a lifetime of wealth!’

He could tell the difference.

’I’ll pass the news on to Lord Wu.’

After a moment’s thought, he left the prison, intending to pass the information to a high-ranking Great Xia official who had once been his patron.

Meanwhile, back in his quarters, Su Bai had barely started practicing his Saber Technique when he heard some shocking news.

Long Jingyun was dead.

Many found this a great pity. Some even beat their chests and stamped their feet, lamenting their loss.

After all, a golden opportunity for riches had been right before their eyes.

But they had failed to grasp it!

A short while later, Li Da arrived at Su Bai’s room, also looking quite glum.

"Huh? Su Bai, that saber of yours..."

But after his lament, Li Da frowned as he looked at the Treasure Saber in Su Bai’s hands.

The more he looked, the more familiar it seemed!

Then, as if remembering something, he jumped in fright!

’Isn’t that the new Prison Chief’s personal saber?’

’Stealing from a superior is a capital crime!’

"Uncle Da, let me explain first."

It took a great deal of effort for Su Bai to calm Li Da down. He then told him the whole story, from beginning to end.

After hearing everything, Li Da was stunned silent for a long moment.

He could hardly believe it.

"Haha! Su Bai! You’ve hit the jackpot! You’ve really hit the jackpot!"

The next moment, he slapped Su Bai’s shoulder excitedly, his delight written all over his face.

The way he saw it, Su Bai’s contribution was so immense that he was bound for a swift promotion. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say he could become a new Prison Chief in the C-Class Prison!

The entire C-Class Prison actually supervised a massive area.

The sector they were in was just a small part of the C Prison Area, specifically named District Seventy-seven of the C-Class Prison.

It only had a few dozen cells.

In reality, the number of Prison Chiefs in the entire C Prison Area was already well over a hundred!

Over the years, with the Demon Cult running rampant and causing chaos, and with bandits pillaging and plundering, the Great Xia Dynasty had been forced to expand the C-Class Prison.

Thus, over time, the C Prison Area had grown ever more expansive.

And if Su Bai became a Prison Chief, his own future would be set!

So naturally, Li Da was happy for Su Bai too.

「Five days later.」

Su Bai was summoned by the new Prison Chief.

Upon entering the main hall, Su Bai saw that the new Prison Chief had changed into a magnificent robe and was in high spirits.

Clearly, he had been richly rewarded for reporting the information.

His position had surely been elevated.

"Haha! Su Bai, you’ve finally arrived!"

Seeing Su Bai, the new Prison Chief laughed heartily and approached him.

’This Su Bai is a real gem!’

’I didn’t have to do a thing, and I reaped a huge reward!’

’What leader wouldn’t love a subordinate like this?’

"Rest assured, I reported your contribution, and the higher-ups have sent down your rewards!"

The new Prison Chief then had his men bring forth Su Bai’s rewards.

An Unparalleled Treasure Saber and a Third Grade Saber Skill!

Seven bottles of Body Tempering Pills and three bottles of Profound Spirit Pills!

Great Xia silver notes worth ten thousand silver taels!

And, the opportunity to choose a Prison Chief position in the C Prison Area!

Su Bai accepted the rewards.

Another Great Xia official then entered the main hall.

He looked at Su Bai and asked, "Su Bai, which sector do you wish to choose for your post as Prison Chief?"

Su Bai took a moment to compose himself, reining in his excitement.

Then, he asked cautiously.

"Sir, I was wondering if you might offer some advice?"

"Haha! You’re a sharp one!"

The Great Xia official chuckled.

"Very well. In that case, I will tell you about the current situation in the various sectors of the C Prison Area."

"You can make your decision after that."

After some time, listening to the Great Xia official’s explanation, Su Bai gained a solid understanding of the various sectors within the entire C-Class Prison.

The entire C-Class Prison was now divided into one hundred and thirty smaller sectors.

Each sector had one Prison Chief and a varying number of Prison Guards to watch over the convicts.

Furthermore, the lower a sector’s number, the higher the danger, and the stronger the convicts held within.

The Great Xia official had assumed Su Bai would choose a sector with a higher number for his post as Prison Chief.

After all, Su Bai’s current strength was low, and he hadn’t been promoted through conventional means. Staying in one of the higher-numbered sectors would naturally be safer.

As it was, there weren’t many sectors available for Su Bai to choose from.

Allowing him to choose from any sector would have been a logistical nightmare, after all.

But to his surprise, after hearing everything, Su Bai said with a serious expression,

"I choose Zone Seven!"

Zone Seven?

The Great Xia official frowned.

That was the lowest-numbered sector available for Su Bai to choose.

The Prison Chief of that zone had been killed by a demon beast half a month ago while on a mission, leaving the position vacant.

He hadn’t expected Su Bai to actually pick this zone.

"Su Bai, you should reconsider!"

The new Prison Chief, standing to the side, shot him a look.

"Please, Sir, I ask for your approval!"

But Su Bai’s resolve was firm.

’I have the Purification Tripod. The stronger the convicts I guard, the stronger I become!’

’Therefore, I must naturally choose a low-numbered sector.’

’Besides, the danger level for a Prison Chief is much lower than for a mere Prison Guard!’

’The previous Prison Chief of that zone only died because he went out on a mission to earn extra money!’

’As long as I lay low in Zone Seven for a while, my strength is sure to soar.’

’Once I’m powerful enough, I’ll have nothing to fear!’

"Very well!"

The Great Xia official didn’t dwell on the matter.

Seeing that Su Bai had made his decision, he took out an Official Seal and a set of robes and handed them to Su Bai.

Once Su Bai put them on, his entire appearance was transformed.

He then explained the responsibilities and duties of a Prison Chief to Su Bai.

Finally, his voice boomed.

"Su Bai, from this day forward!"

"You are the new Prison Chief of the Seventh District of the C-Class Prison!"