Era of Magic and Martial Arts

Chapter 561 - 545: You Want to Be the Warden Too?

Wang Xinfa didn’t let Du Changle speak further, instead, he walked over and hugged Li Hanyu from behind, sighing:

Du Changle’s eye twitched violently. Whether those words were genuine or fake, since Wang Xinfa uttered them in his presence, there was some incitement he couldn’t make.

A fleeting shadow of malice passed in his eyes, yet his face bloomed with an even more dazzling smile:

"Congratulations, Mr. Wang, on gaining such a handsome son from Prison Director Qian."

In the fish tank, Qian Huan was devoid of any skin, soaking in a mess of blood and flesh, with no trace resembling the word "handsome."

Wang Xinfa and Li Hanyu leaned together, looking at the ’rot’ in the fish tank, yet both displayed a look of approval and affection on their faces.

Even Qian Huan seemed moved, the red flesh on his cheek twitched as if electrified, bringing forth a string of small blood beads that dispersed into a bizarre red mist in the nutrient solution.

Du Changle stood in the back, looking at the ’parents’ showing warmth towards the ball of rotten meat, suddenly feeling a physiological discomfort in his stomach.

"Damn it, it’s said that the Hidden Sect is full of man-eating monsters, but how would the monsters in the Hidden Sect know that the outside world is actually... crawling with monsters."

Du Changle muttered to himself in his heart, his face increasingly resembling a benevolent Maitreya Buddha,

"Luckily, compared to these monsters, I’m no less, hehe—"

In Lower City, a world that leaves nothing but bones, who isn’t a monster wrapped in human skin, living lavishly?

A few minutes later, Du Changle respectfully took his leave, not forgetting to leave Li Hanyu a business card as he exited courteously.

Wang Xinfa lingered a while longer, whispering sweetly with Li Hanyu in front of the fish tank.

Once Wang Xinfa left, the door closed again.

The tenderness on Li Hanyu’s face instantly froze, she wiped off the sticky filth on her face with disgust.

Then, she rudely tore off the bandage on her eyes, revealing the bloody eye sockets, where the hideous wounds seemed to writhe with countless resentful black blood.

She tidied up her clothes, walked back to the sofa, picked up the medical hotline beside, and dialed, her voice as cold as polar wind:

"Arrange surgery, have someone come up immediately to give me new eyes."

The reason she had endured the excruciating pain to retain this bloody eye socket was to perform a pitiful act in front of Wang Xinfa, now that the act was over, she naturally needed to quickly restore her most beautiful appearance.

A woman’s face is always her most deadly weapon!

The nurse on the other end of the line quickly responded:

"Alright, I’ll have the surgeon come over right away, the eyes are already prepared, they belong to a nineteen-year-old girl, beautiful, healthy, removed while still alive, without anesthesia, ensuring the eye is pure and immaculate..."

Li Hanyu impatiently interrupted:

"I’ve changed my mind, switch the plan, I don’t want natural human eyes anymore, merely being pretty isn’t enough, a man’s heart is made of iron, hmph..."

Li Hanyu licked off the warmth left on her lips, cold laughter following:

"The naked eye can’t see through the human heart; I want an artificial eye that sees through hearts, and even sees through a person’s bones..."

......

When Wang Cong arrived at the hospital,

Li Hanyu had just put on her new artificial eye.

The lead surgeon’s technique was exquisite, both eyeballs identical in size, even the color and shape of the pupils were adjusted to perfect symmetry.

But when Wang Cong locked eyes with her, he could sharply sense the cold, unusual quality in one of the eyes, as if it could pierce through flesh, reaching deep into the heart.

After getting the artificial eye, Li Hanyu’s aura seemed to undergo a subtle transformation, resembling a delicate rose that inadvertently sprouted a few thorns.

This newly added dangerous aura not only didn’t diminish her beauty but rather added a hint of irresistible allure to conquer.

The urge to conquer was others’; Wang Cong didn’t have it, he was desensitized to women.

Before he had much knowledge of the flesh, he had already transcended vulgar taste, making life more meaningful!

Ah, gratitude to Feng Mu~

Li Hanyu coolly glanced at Wang Cong, her eyes lightly sweeping past the five tall and burly bodyguards behind him.

This team was supposed to replace Shi Wuming and enhance protection for Qian Huan, but now with one dead and another in a coma, they weren’t needed, instead becoming Wang Cong’s showy entourage.

The name behind this entourage bore President Lu’s endorsement, noticeable to keen observers as having some significance.

Wang Cong keenly caught her gaze, immediately putting on an anxious smile:

"Please don’t misunderstand, this is all President Lu’s idea.

With Prison Director Qian unfortunately harmed, I, as his most trusted deputy, the actual proposer and hands-on manager of the ’Octagonal Cage’ project... President Lu is also worried about potential harm coming to me...

His words were humble, yet between the lines carried an undeniable pride.

Li Hanyu looked at Wang Cong’s falsely alarmed facade, the AI eye that saw through hearts could faintly see the other’s darkened heart within his chest.

"Such a treacherous dog, its heart truly black; having just attached itself to a new master, it couldn’t wait to flaunt itself before me?"

Li Hanyu labeled Wang Cong as "uppity," increasingly finding his face detestable, even not less grotesque than those chillingly ugly wardens before they died.

She suppressed the anger boiling inside her, smiling as she said:

"President Lu appreciates you, which is your fortune, you must perform well, do not disappoint President Lu’s efforts."

Wang Cong bowed even lower, feigning sincerity as he said:

"Rest assured, Madam, I will do my utmost, even if Prison Director Qian never wakes, I will definitely carry forward his unfinished enterprises."

Li Hanyu’s eyes twitched violently, then she smiled more kindly:

"If you think so, then it proves my son did not misjudge you. Though the ’Octagonal Cage’ plan was proposed by you, it also embodies my son’s efforts, and is highly valued by Mr. Wang..."

Li Hanyu paused mid-sentence, staring straight at Wang Cong, then laughed:

"Hereon, you shall continue to assist Prison Director Du in advancing the ’Octagonal Cage’ plan in the Second Prison, should you encounter difficulties along the way, don’t hesitate to find me, I shall support you with the same vigor as Huan’Er did..."

Wang Cong’s smile froze abruptly, like being suddenly choked, stuck in place:

"Prison Director Du... Du Changle?"

Li Hanyu’s smile became more genuine, replying:

"Yes, named Du Changle, he’s a capable associate under Mr. Wang, who intends to have him take charge at the Second Prison.

With him at the helm, coupled with your assistance, even if my son remains in a coma, the ’Octagonal Cage’ plan should surely progress smoothly."

Wang Cong’s facial expression control was off, the forced smile looked more like a grimace.

As he left, he was burdened with thought, paired with his stout gourd-like appearance; to Li Hanyu, it added a degree of absurdity.

"Hmph, like a clown, he might possess some smarts, yet his vision is too narrow, thinking a bit of support from President Lu entitles him to covet the warden position?

A dog is but a dog, thinking it can feast at the table, not fearing to burst its stomach."

Li Hanyu compared him to Feng Mu, scoffing repeatedly:

"A loyal dog should be like Feng Mu, unwaveringly devoted, as only what the master gives can be consumed."