Chapter 2181: Recruiting Soldiers and Buying Horses
Time passed quickly, and evening arrived. The Nan Shen Shop closed its doors for business, and the prisoners returned to their respective cells for confinement.
Everything returned to tranquility!
Of course, this had nothing to do with Jiangnan. His cell door had long since stopped being locked!
He didn't even bother with the Niu Ma Bi anymore, swaggering out the door openly, bringing Wang Youzhi along with him to the female prison area, heading straight for Chong Feiyu's cell!
Now, as long as Jiangnan didn't cause trouble, he could roam freely throughout the entire Ming He Death Prison, and no one would care, alright?
Chong Feiyu opened the door for Jiangnan, still half-asleep and groggy.
(｡⁼̴～ก̀｡) "What is it～ Even bugs need to sleep, you know?"
At this moment, Chong Feiyu's nightgown was loose and messy. If not for the fact that the pupil bug in her right eye hadn't returned to its post yet, she would have looked quite cute!
Jiangnan chuckled slyly, ignoring Chong Feiyu's protests, and dove under her bed to pull out a sack!
The loot he'd acquired was still stashed here with her!
"Just came to grab some crystals, and I'll take you along to recruit some subordinates!"
Chong Feiyu immediately perked up, quickly dug out her pupil bug, and popped it back into its original position!
(*ﾟﾛﾟ)!! "Oh ho? Recruiting soldiers and buying horses? Let's go, let's go!"
When Jiangnan crawled out from under the bed, he already had a sack slung over his shoulder. His gaze fell on the colorful cloud-shaped lamp base on her bedside table!
It was covered in dust. Chong Feiyu had always thought the lamp was ugly and didn't like it anymore. She hadn't used it since the time she met Jiangnan.
Jiangnan cleared his throat twice, putting on a mysterious face, and warned earnestly:
(ﾉ)͡°₃͡°) "All the treasures we've worked so hard to get are hidden here with you! This is our family fortune!"
"You've got to guard it well in your daily life. Don't let anyone steal it or anything!"
Chong Feiyu rolled her eyes, hands on her hips:
(꒪ั～꒪ั*) "Tch～ Do you need to tell me? When I'm not in my cell, who would dare enter this Empress's bug nest without permission? Got a death wish, huh?"
"I have a strong sense of territory, you know? I've set up defense alarm systems at home! Forget about that, let's hurry up and recruit soldiers and buy horses. Is it Yakeli or Damon?"
Upon hearing that, Jiangnan felt reassured. Alright then, hehe～
"Let's go! We'll find Damon first!"
...
The three of them strolled over to Damon's cell. Before they even entered, they heard the clacking sound of a sewing machine from inside!
Jiangnan casually pulled out a key and opened the door!
As soon as they stepped in, they were stunned by the sight inside the cell. The room was filled with cute cloth dolls and embroidered throw pillows!
They lined the entire room!
And there was Damon, sitting in front of the sewing machine, working late into the night, making new clothes for his bunny doll!
His burly physique had absolutely nothing to do with what he was doing!
Jiangnan's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and his mouth twitched. A cell with such a girly heart—was this really Damon's room?
(•́ω•̀٥) "Da Zhi, are you sure you didn't get the wrong person?"
I just can't believe it!
When Damon saw the three of them enter, he became especially excited. He quickly stopped his work and stood up to greet them!
(•́ꇴ•̀メ) "Brother Jiangnan is here? Please, sit down. The room's a bit messy. Sorry for the embarrassment, ha～"
As he spoke, he even shyly fidgeted with his fingers!
Jiangnan: (•́ω•̀٥)…
Why do I feel like I've just walked into a beautiful girl's boudoir for the first time, dammit!
Chong Feiyu was also drawn to the cloth dolls on display. She picked up two of them, exclaiming in admiration:
(*ﾟﾛﾟ) "Oh ho～ This craftsmanship isn't bad! Almost comparable to my skills, not bad, not bad～"
Jiangnan: (￢益￢٥)
You've got some nerve saying that. He couldn't help but recall the mouth-sewn cloth doll Chong Feiyu had made from "scraps"…
Damon scratched his head shyly:
(⁼̴〰⁼̴メ)୨ "If you like them, feel free to take them. I've made a lot more. What about you, Brother Jiangnan? Take some too!"
As he spoke, he picked up several cloth dolls and shoved them into Jiangnan's arms!
Jiangnan's mouth twitched. Sorry, but even though the cloth dolls are innocent and cute, knowing they were made by a scar-faced giant like him really made it hard to love them, you know?
Jiangnan cleared his throat twice: "Let's talk about that later. The main reason I came tonight is to discuss something with you!"
Damon's expression turned serious: "Brother Jiangnan! Whatever you need, just tell me. If I can do it, I'll definitely help you!"
Chong Feiyu stepped forward, hands on her hips, and her aura instantly rose:
(*˘～˘) "This Emperor sees that your bone structure is extraordinary, and your strength is so-so. You're a promising talent. How about joining our Bully Gang?"
"From now on in this Ming He Death Prison, we'll have your back! No one will dare bully you anymore. Work with us, and we'll grow big and strong, creating new glories!"
"What do you think? Interested? Opportunities like this don't come to everyone. Don't be ungrateful, you know?"
At this moment, Jiangnan and Wang Youzhi were each holding a cloth doll, sitting obediently by the bedside like good little kids, watching Chong Feiyu's performance.
(๑•᷄◡•᷅)(๑͡°̫͡°๑)
(づᙏ̤̫ど)(づᙏ̤̫ど)
So this is how the Insect Queen always recruits subordinates?
Damon's face showed a hint of reluctance:
(⌒﹏⌒メ) "Eh～ You... you want me to join the Bully Gang? I... I'd rather not, okay? You don't need me. I think it's fine the way it is now..."
Chong Feiyu got anxious. She stepped forward and gave Damon an elbow strike!
"Doesn't what I say count? A great opportunity is right in front of you, and you don't know how to treasure it!"
She then looked around left and right, put on a mysterious face, and lowered her voice:
(ﾉ)ᵒ̴̶̷₃ᵒ̴̶̷) "In a while, our Bully Gang is going to break out of prison. Then we'll say goodbye to Ming He Death Prison for good!"
"Don't you want to get out? Join the Bully Gang, and we'll take you with us when we escape!"
When Damon heard this, he looked at Chong Feiyu in shock:
"Brea... break out of prison, mmph—"
Before he could finish, Chong Feiyu clamped her hand over his mouth!
(ʘ̅กʘ̅๑) "Shh! Shh! Keep your voice down! What if someone hears? The plan is still in the confidential stage!"
Jiangnan's forehead was covered in cold sweat. He couldn't help but say:
(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇) "Actually, being a little louder wouldn't hurt at all!"
Even if he shouted it out, it would be fine!
After all, he had already clearly informed Warden Nether of his intention to break out of prison with people!
What was the point of hiding it at this point, dammit!
Even after hearing the news, Damon still shook his head. His eyes dimmed, and then he forced a dry smile:
(⌒ㅂ⌒メ) "I... I won't go. You guys go ahead. I'm doing pretty well here in Ming He Death Prison!"
"But don't worry! I'll keep this secret! I won't tell anyone even if I'm beaten to death!"
Chong Feiyu's mouth fell open. She stared at Damon in disbelief!
Was he broken from being locked up? Was there a prisoner who didn't want to leave?
She dreamed of getting out and regaining her freedom, alright?
Seeing Damon unmoved, even Chong Feiyu was at a loss. She didn't know what to say anymore!
Was she really so lacking in personal charm and leadership qualities?
She pouted in frustration, walked over, and kicked Jiangnan, shoving him forward:
(◦`~´◦) "You're good with words! You talk to him!"
Wang Youzhi: ∑(°口°๑)
So that's a thing? Indeed! Indeed!
Jiangnan, however, smiled freely and looked at Damon: "No problem. If you don't want to join, then don't. I won't force you!"
"But I'm quite interested in the Sha Qi of your Shahuang Clan. Can you teach me how to use it?"
As soon as he mentioned this, Damon's face instantly turned white. He shook his head like a rattle!
੧੧(︶﹏︶メ) "No, no, absolutely not! Brother Jiangnan, you must not learn that! That stuff is not good!"
"I can't harm you. If it gets out of control, the consequences are severe! We're good friends. I can agree to any other request!"
"But this one—absolutely not!"
Jiangnan: (͡°͜ʖ͡°)✧ "Any request? Then join the Bully Gang and break out of prison with us!"
Damon: (≖﹏≖メ)…
[From Damon: Resentment Value +1!]
Can I swear, please?
Damon pulled a cloth doll into his arms, curled up in a corner with his knees tucked in, and his expression dimmed.
"I know... You're all after his combat power. During the riot, I must have lost control. I could tell from everyone's eyes when they looked at me..."
"Fear, dread, disgust. I don't want to be seen that way by everyone! I don't want to hurt anyone either!"
"Even more, I don't want to go out. If I return to the starry sky, I'll definitely lose control again, right? When that happens, how many people will die because of me? I don't want that!"
"Staying in Ming He Death Prison is good for me and for everyone else! If I could, I want to stay here until the day I die!"
Even if he got bullied every day, even if he got beaten forty or fifty times a month!
Maybe only this way could he feel at ease, not feel so guilty, and ease his sense of sin a little.
As he spoke, tears welled up in Damon's eyes, as if he might cry at any moment!
Jiangnan smiled and stood in front of Damon: "Hey—listen. You did lose control during the riot, but you didn't hurt anyone, alright?"
"You protected me, protected so many prisoners, and stopped Yakeli's rampage. No one blames you!"
"Did any of those prisoners say a single bad word about you?"
Damon looked at Jiangnan in shock:
(ᵒ̴̶̷̥́△ᵒ̴̶̷̣̥̀メ) "I... I didn't hurt anyone? No one blames me? Really?"
Jiangnan grinned: "Of course! Instead, I want to thank the one inside your body. Should I call him out and talk to him face to face?"
Damon shook his head again: "No, no! He'll lose control. If someone gets hurt, then I..."
Jiangnan raised an eyebrow at Chong Feiyu:
(๑◔◡◔ิ๑) "He won't. She's here to hold the fort. Don't be afraid. Let me talk to him for a bit!"
Chong Feiyu also showily raised her little fist!
(๑ᵒ̴̶̷◠ᵒ̴̶̷)و✧
Damon hesitated: "Th... then alright. I'll try! If he wants to do something bad, you have to stop him!"
"Don't worry!"
Damon's expression gradually became fierce. Red mist precipitated from his body, condensing into a blood-red malevolent star!
Jiangnan watched this scene with bright eyes. Oh ho? So this is the Sha Qi?
It really exists?
But before Jiangnan could sense it carefully, the blood-red Sha Qi all retracted. He tried a few more times, but it was still fruitless!
Damon glanced weakly at Chong Feiyu and rubbed his cheek:
(ﾉ)◔﹏◔ิ) "He... he says he won't come out!"
Jiangnan: ∑(°口°๑) "Huh?"
"Won't come out? What's going on? Is he on some kind of restricted schedule today?"
Wang Youzhi: (•́ω•̀٥)
The guy's crazy, not stupid. He's probably afraid of getting a big slap from Chong Feiyu, right?