Chapter 2118: Pick It Up or Not?
After a whole day, the prisoners didn't hand over much; the bulk was all pocketed by Jiangnan!
What Bing Chacha received was all leftovers from Jiangnan, but even a mosquito leg is still meat!
The Minghe Crystals were sealed and shipped away, while Jiangnan stared at the departing crates, his eyes rolling around non-stop!
The Minghe Star Domain is so vast, and the Minghe Crystals are exceptionally precious!
The Netherworld Race couldn't possibly live off just the prisoners' meager hauls, and besides, the Netherworld Race has an advantage fishing in the Minghe River.
Their race's stockpile of Minghe Crystals must be considerable, just don't know where it's stored.
If I could think of a way to pull a heist...
Hehehe~ That would be so much more satisfying than reaping the prisoners like chives!
Wang Youzhi raised an eyebrow?
(๑◔д◔ิ) "What are you grinning about? Because we're about to take a bath?"
Jiangnan shook his head: "Not smiling about anything, just an immature idea..."
"Speaking of which, what bath?"
Only then did Jiangnan notice that the prisoners returning to the Wave-Breaking Square weren't heading straight back to the cell area, but all walking toward a side area!
Every face was beaming with happy smiles; some were even winking at each other and holding hands...
Chong Dapi was astonished: "You don't know? Every time after the river salvage operations, before returning to the cell area, the prisoners are arranged to go to the bathhouse for showers!"
"Rinse off the residual Stygian Energy on their bodies, relax body and mind; it's also a rare moment of enjoyment in the Minghe Death Prison!"
Jiangnan was taken aback: they even get baths?
The Netherworld Race is pretty clever—forcing prisoners to suffer in the river, then rewarding them with bath time afterwards?
The key point is, under the atmosphere of the Minghe Death Prison, bath time might be a happy time for some prisoners!
But this happiness might be built on the suffering of other prisoners?
Just by imagining it, Jiangnan shuddered violently!
But... taking a bath...
As soon as he entered the bathhouse, the wave of hot air made Jiangnan feel immensely comfortable!
In the center of the bathhouse was a huge hot water pool!
And on the surrounding walls were rows of shower heads!
Many prisoners had already taken off their prison uniforms and were washing themselves inside.
The scene was truly misty clouds swirling, holy light splashing—an exceptionally harmonious sight!
At this moment, Jiangnan had only taken off his shirt, standing at the entrance of the bathhouse, hesitating.
(⑉ԾกԾ⑉) Go in or not?
Ahead was a high-energy hell, wasn't it?
However, Wang Youzhi and the other two had already shed their prison uniforms, tied on bath towels, and were ready to go in.
Wang Youzhi was even generous enough not to tie his bath towel, causing the surrounding prisoners to cast shocked glances at him.
But Wang Youzhi looked smug.
Since he had the capital, he should show it off properly. Envy me, you plebeians!
"Hey, what are you standing here for? Just go in, okay? What? Everyone else is dropping their pants to fart, and you're wearing pants to bathe?"
"No! With our prestige, are you afraid someone would dare touch you? Break their legs!"
Jiangnan covered his face: (ﾉ)×(ヾ) "It's not because of that..."
Most importantly, I haven't found my happiness yet, how the heck can I go in!
It's absolutely embarrassing. Don't I have a reputation to uphold?
Wang Youzhi looked understanding:
(*ﾟﾛﾟ) "I get it! You must be feeling inferior, huh? Eh~"
While saying that, he patted Jiangnan's shoulder comfortingly, shook his head, and walked into the bathhouse.
Wang Youzhi was not afraid at all—Demon Eye protecting him, and besides, he had already dealt with the Bully Gang leader.
Who would dare touch me?
Jiangnan ground his teeth: Pfft! The one who should feel inferior is you, right?
But he also followed into the bathhouse, found a corner by himself, and sat on a small stool.
Letting the scalding hot water splash randomly on his face, he was completely emo.
What they have, I don't!
(งᵒ̴̶̷̥́〰ᵒ̴̶̷̣̥̀)ง Damn it!
Happiness! Where are you!
At the moment, Same and Borden were also showering, their tattoos really eye-catching!
Only the two had even more eye-catching places.
The other prisoners stared wide-eyed.
∑(°O°๑) "Good heavens! Brother Same is impressive! What secret technique is this? It even comes with automatic pixelation? This is really my first time seeing it!"
Σ(°Д°) "Brother Borden is no slouch either? But we're all grown men here, who doesn't know what's what? Why make it so mysterious?"
"Heh~ You don't get it, do you? There's a kind of beauty called hazy beauty!"
But at this moment, Same and Borden's teeth were nearly ground to dust, furious inside.
You think we want this? It's just how it is now, what can we do?
[From Borden...]
[From Same...]
The two looked pitifully at Jiangnan, hoping he could restore things to normal.
But Jiangnan, sitting on the small stool and being emo, didn't notice them at all.
Meanwhile, Tarot was standing under a shower head, extremely inconspicuous.
Six hands holding six cotton swabs, frantically brushing Taluo's teeth.
His hands were brushing so fast they left afterimages.
Crying while brushing, "I'm dirty, damn it!"
On the other side, Black Steel was also crying, brushing his teeth too, but he wasn't using cotton swabs.
He was using the feet of the prisoner next to him!
Black Steel's big hand grabbed one prisoner's calf with one hand and another prisoner's arm with the other!
Cracking and brushing away!
Those two prisoners screamed in pain.
(*꒦ິ口꒦ີ) "Bl... Black Steel! Let go! Let go! What's got you so down? My iiOiiO!"
Since Black Steel's hardness was terrifyingly high, those two prisoners couldn't withstand such brushing.
They were brushed raw, blood flowing from Black Steel's mouth, sparks flying from his teeth!
Do I want this?
But I can't control myself!
I'll never pilot a mech again. I can only hope this prisoner doesn't have athlete's foot...
The emo Jiangnan watched everyone bathing happily and suddenly paused.
Suddenly remembered he still had a new prize he hadn't used.
Earlier in solitary confinement, he had drawn a Suspicious Soap, but fearing side effects, he hadn't dared to use it.
Totally forgot about it!
Now was a good time to test its effect. Jiangnan was quite interested in that "zero friction physical invincibility" thing.
"Da Zhi? Don't wash dry? Can that get clean? I've got soap here, use it first!"
As he spoke, he pulled out the Suspicious Soap from behind and threw it toward Wang Youzhi.
Wang Youzhi was startled: Jiangnan even brought soap?
So he reached out to catch it.
But as he caught it, Wang Youzhi couldn't hold it; the Suspicious Soap slipped right out of his hand with a "sssh"!
It traced a stunning arc through the air.
Plop! It fell to the ground.
And in that instant, the air in the entire bathhouse seemed to freeze, dead silence.
Everyone froze, only the sound of spraying water remained.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the Suspicious Soap on the ground.
(ଵ.̫.̫ଵ(ଵ̫ଵ(ଵ↼ଵ(ଵﾛଵ)
Then they looked at Wang Youzhi.
(⚆̫⚆(⚆౪⚆(⚆ل͜⚆(⚆ʖ̫⚆)✧
Many swallowed saliva, and some had already shifted their posture into a starting sprint position.
ﾚ(▀̿ʖ̫▀̿)ﾍ...
Guaranteed that the moment Wang Youzhi bent down to pick up the soap, they could instantly sprint over.
And at this moment, even Jiangnan's heart was in his throat.
Wang Youzhi shrugged and was about to bend down to pick it up.
But was stopped by Chong Dapi with a grave expression.
٩(͡ຈ﹏ຈ͡‧̣̥̇) "Da Zhi! Bending down is risky! Picking up soap requires caution; once you decide to pick it up, the consequences may be beyond your control!"
"Brother has been through this! Brother understands! Caution, caution, and more caution!"
Wang Youzhi rolled his eyes.
(*꒪ั～꒪ั) "Hai~ What's the big deal? It's just picking up soap. It fell on the ground, I pick it up, what could happen?"
Ignoring Chong Dapi's warning, he bent down and reached for the Suspicious Soap on the ground.
But as he bent down to pick it up!
All the prisoners within a 180° range behind Wang Youzhi had their eyes bulging, collectively sucking in hot air.
In an instant, all the hot air in the bathhouse was sucked dry.
They collectively stepped back two paces, faces pale.
(|||＠O＠)유O유)⚆◊⚆)രOര)
Those guys who were about to sprint slipped and fell flat on their faces.
Same and Borden couldn't bear to look.
This... this Wang Youzhi seems even more severe than before?
Evolved from "Great Ambition of a Swan" to "Ambition in All Directions"!
Wang Youzhi's move scared more than half the prisoners, successfully picking up the Suspicious Soap.
Jiangnan watched with a pounding heart, secretly sweating for Da Zhi, but also sighed in relief.
As expected of one with Demon Eye protection, not afraid at all.
Him using this Suspicious Soap is perfect, isn't it?
But just as Wang Youzhi was about to use it, his movement froze.
No! Something's off!
Would that old sly dog Jiangnan be so kind as to give me soap?
He didn't even use it himself!
After using this thing, could there be some weird side effect?
Wang Youzhi's sharp gaze shot toward Jiangnan.
Jiangnan quickly turned his head away, whistling nonchalantly.
(‧̣̥̇◔₃◔ิ)～♪♫♬♩
Wang Youzhi coughed twice.
(͡°ก͡°) "Ahem~ Da Pi! You go first. Since you experienced an extraordinary ordeal today, you should wash yourself clean first."
"After you're done, I'll wash."
Chong Dapi had no idea about the trick.
Of course he took it and used it, but during use, he held the Suspicious Soap tightly, not giving it a chance to fall.
He didn't have the courage to bend down and pick it up.
Jiangnan coughed twice: "Errr~ Spread it evenly, make sure to cover every nook and cranny, that way you'll wash clean."
Wang Youzhi: !!!
Heh~ Sure enough, there's a problem! Trying to trick me? No way!
Although Chong Dapi is also me...
I trick myself?
No no no, this account is already ruined, doesn't count!
Wait till he's done, if nothing happens, I'll use it.
Chong Dapi obediently covered his whole body with the Suspicious Soap, his entire body covered in soap bubbles.
A strange fragrance filled the entire bathhouse; just one sniff made one's body and mind relax, spirit at ease.
And just as Jiangnan was carefully observing this scene!
A large group of burly prison guards, wrapped in bath towels, marched into the bathhouse in unison, their eyes cold, scanning everywhere.