"You're Shi Qin?"
Qin Shi, who was suddenly interrupted, was a little confused.
It was a critical moment, and this document was likely to be related to the safety of Lin Yu and the Lin Concubine.
But even so, Qin Shi didn't dare to show it. He moved his black robe away from the door frame and said with his hands clasped behind his back, "Yes."
"Hehe, don't be nervous. I'm the general of the empire, Gongsun Yan."
The middle-aged man laughed in a friendly manner. He stared at Qin Shi with a deeper meaning in his eyes and said, "I think that you should have already guessed why I am looking for you, right?"
"Forgive me for my ignorance."
Qin Shi tidied up his clothes and gradually calmed down. He put away the surprise in his eyes and looked more at ease.
Gongsun Yan narrowed his eyes in surprise. He put one hand on the table in front of him and said with a smile, "Hehe, good lad, you do have some courage."
"I'm looking for you because of your Mental Energy!"
"Mental Energy?"
Qin Shi was a little surprised. He frowned and shook his head. "I'm sorry, general. I'm not very talented and don't know what you're talking about."
"Hehe, do you still want to pretend?
You used Mental Energy when you attacked Qi Hao and the others, right? "
Gongsun Yan bluntly asked, his eyes burning. "I'm really looking forward to it. Qi Hao is at the peak of the Spirit Breaking Realm, and to be able to shock him with Mental Energy, he must be at least a Two-Rune Charm Master, right?"
Qin Shi shook his head with a wry smile and leaned against the door behind him. He didn't try to hide it anymore. "I see. Then why are you looking for me?"
"Why would I want to talk to you?"
"Oh?" Qin Shi tightened his black robe in surprise and said, "Tell me, what kind of cooperation is it?"
"To help my army refine Wraith Charms!"
"Refine Wraith Charms?"
Qin Shi had already expected this. After all, Wraith Charms were so precious that even the empire had to pay attention to them.
Just like before, a five-patterned Devil Talisman was enough to make Qin Shi, who was at the early King Spirit Realm, suppress the two protectors of the Burning Sky Sect to the point that they were unable to fight back.
If he hadn't seen the two documents, Qin Shi might have agreed to it straightforwardly and then negotiated with Gongsun Yan to exploit him.
But now it was different. Qin Shi would definitely not agree.
After all, this matter was related to Lin Yu's safety, so he didn't dare to joke about it.
The influence of the Wraith Sign was too strong. Moreover, Gongsun Yan clearly wanted Qin Shi to help him refine it in batches. He did not have time to waste here.
Seeing Qin Shi's hesitation, Gongsun Yan added, "If you agree to help my army refine the Wraith Talismans, the massacre of Anlu Village will be written off, and you will be pardoned!"
"Anlu Village?"
With a soft murmur, Qin Shi found out that Xiao Yuyan's village was called Anlu Village.
But he didn't respond either, and just leaned against the door frame with his fists clasped.
This time, Gongsun Yan didn't speak either. He raised one hand and knocked on the dragon head of the throne, producing a rhythmic rhythm. He let Qin Shi think in silence.
Pretending to think for a while, Qin Shi thought about how to refuse.
After hesitating for a while, his expression suddenly changed. He straightened his back and strode forward a few steps. He slammed his hand on the solid wood table and said, "Pardon?
How can I do that?
More than a thousand lives! You can't pardon me, you can't pardon me! "
"Ah?"
Gongsun Yan was stunned by Qin Shi's sudden action, and he said in a somewhat flustered manner, "Little fellow, you have to consider it carefully. Once you obtain the pardon token, you will be able to leave that dungeon that never sees the light of day!"
"Leave?
Why would I leave?
It's quite comfortable in the dungeon! "
Qin Shi shook his head stubbornly. He suddenly recalled Han Zai's words and said, "In the dungeon, there's food and drink. How carefree!"
Gongsun Yan was stunned by these words.
Even though he was a Cryptic Spirit Realm and had more than a hundred years of experience, it was the first time he heard that someone felt comfortable in the dungeon?
Was this kid crazy?
A thought suddenly floated into Gongsun Yan's mind.
"I'm an honest man. If I'm guilty, I'm guilty. Don't bribe me!" Qin Shi paused for a while and said arrogantly.
This time, Gongsun Yan's face was a little red.
It was the first time he heard that a soldier bribed a thief?
What kind of logic was that?
"So you don't agree?"
Gongsun Yan's face was livid. The strength of the Cryptic Spirit Realm that he had deliberately restrained was swept up without any cover, and the teacup on the table directly shattered.
Just the airwave caused by the spiritual power forced Qin Shi a few steps back.
Feeling Gongsun Yan's anger, Qin Shi didn't back down at all. Instead, he said bluntly, "General, Talisman Magicians have the dignity of Talisman Magicians. You should know this even without me saying it. If you think you can make me yield with force, you can try!"
Hearing this, Gongsun Yan couldn't help but be stunned. Then he gradually withdrew the wild spiritual power around him.
The dignity of Talisman Magicians was no secret in the Barren Continent. As Talisman Magicians, they all had their own unique dignity. They wouldn't yield to any force easily, even if they died.
Gongsun Yan showed a wry smile and said more gently, "Alright, but I hope you can think about it. As an Talisman Magician, do you think staying in the dungeon will give you dignity?"
Speaking of this, he didn't want to give up and said again, "Promise me, I'll give you another official position, and you'll enjoy endless glory and wealth for the rest of your life!"
Qin Shi hesitated for a while and finally shook his head, "I'll think about it."
"Alright, think about it again!"
This time, Gongsun Yan didn't force Qin Shi. After saying this, he directly called the jailer in and asked him to bring Qin Shi back to the dungeon.
The jailer entered the door and nodded respectfully to Gongsun Yan. Then, he took Qin Shi out of the room.
"Hehe, what a strange profession."
Looking at Qin Shi leaving, the gentleness on Gongsun Yan's face gradually froze and turned into a cold murderous look, "But, no one can disobey what I, Gongsun Yan, have decided!"
After a pause, he took out the two documents under the table again. His resolute face showed a rare trace of seriousness, "Is it finally going to start?"
...
Leaving the pavilion, Qin Shi let out a sigh of relief.
"It's all Han Zai's fault. He made me look like a madman!
Sigh … "Shaking his head with a wry smile, Qin Shi followed the jailer down to the dungeon.
Ten minutes later, he was sent back to the dungeon. As soon as he entered the cell, he heard Han Zai's wailing. He rushed up and hugged Qin Shi's thigh.
A pair of big tearful eyes blinked, and her mouth was resolute as if she had been greatly wronged.
Looking at the wailing Han Zai, the corner of Qin Shi's eyes twitched. He pulled the black robe hard and said, "Hey, hey, hey, what's wrong with you?"
"I'm touched, of course I'm touched!"
Han Zai grabbed Qin Shi's trousers and cried, "Brother, you're finally back. I thought you didn't want me anymore!"
"..."
Hearing this, Qin Shi's good mood suddenly disappeared. He lifted his foot and kicked Han Zai away, "Get lost, I love women!"
Han Zai didn't care at all. It was enough for him that Qin Shi was back.
To be honest, he was really afraid that Qin Shi would leave. Just as he said, Qin Shi had been good to him all these years, and he really treated Qin Shi as his brother.
"Brother, why are they looking for you?"
"Nothing, don't ask too much." Qin Shi felt the curious gazes from the surroundings and shook his head at Han Zai.
Han Zai nodded and immediately rubbed the waist of his trousers. He took out two dirty cornbread and handed it to Qin Shi. "Big Brother, you haven't eaten yet, right? I knew you would come back, so I specially left these for you!"
Looking at the two cornbread, Qin Shi's face showed a trace of imperceptible change.
"You eat, I'm not hungry!"
After a pause, Qin Shi gently patted Han Zai, and then without saying anything more, he walked to the Darksteel railing and sat down cross-legged.
"Brother, are you going to cultivate again?
I'll protect you! "
"En."
Qin Shi unexpectedly gave a warm smile. Shortly after, he closed his five senses and began to enter his own cultivation. Thin Spiritual Energy flowed along the black robe, which was quite magical.
In just two short days, Qin Shi had been immersed in the sea of spirit force. The spirit crystal in his dantian had finally gotten rid of its dimness and began to shine.
Qin Shi's strength had also recovered to the late stage of the Spirit Sealing Realm after two days of rest. He was only half a step away from the peak of the Spirit Sealing Realm. He believed that it would only take a few days for him to enter the Spirit Breaking Realm.
During these two days, Han Zai obediently sat next to Qin Shi. Ever since Qin Shi appeared, Fatty Wang didn't dare to bully him anymore. He ate and slept well every day.
In the long darkness, a faint ray of light came from the stairs of the prison.
Feeling this ray of light, the prisoners all looked over. Fatty Wang and his subordinates couldn't help but become excited. They all stood up and walked to the door of the prison.
As the light entered, Qin Shi's black eyes became a bit deep after he opened them.
"Get up, it's time to serve!"
A dozen jailers came in, opened the door, and shouted at the prisoners.
Qin Shi stood up, wrapped himself in his black robe, and stretched. He felt the spirit force flowing through his body was quite comfortable.
Fatty Wang led his subordinates and brushed past Qin Shi. There was a hint of coldness in his voice as he said, "Kid, I'll be waiting for you outside. Let's see if you still dare to be so arrogant this time!"
Qin Shi didn't care about this kind of blatant provocation at all. He just wrinkled his nose and smiled. "Hehe, some dogs don't learn from their mistakes. They have to be taught a lesson!"
"Okay, we'll see. When the time comes, don't kneel and beg for mercy like a dog!" Fatty Wang's expression changed, and he was the first to walk out of the prison.
Looking at Fatty Wang's back, Han Zai was a bit timid. He moved closer to Qin Shi and whispered, "Brother, what should we do?
It's not good to offend Li Qi. Besides, there's still Liu Tingting! "
"We'll deal with it when it comes. You don't have to do anything anyway!" Qin Shi shrugged, looking indifferent as he wrapped himself in his black robe.
After saying that, Qin Shi turned and walked out of the prison.
Han Zai, who was left alone, was stunned. His eyes glowed mysteriously as he stared at Qin Shi's back. "F * ck, he's too damn handsome. When will I become like this?"
After pondering for a while, he followed Qin Shi obediently.
After leaving the prison, the prisoners in the other cells began to gather. There were about four to five hundred of them, and they squatted around the ruins, waiting for the jailers.
The prisoners were roughly divided into three groups. There was a group near the luxurious pavilion, which was also the largest group, with more than three hundred people.