Phantom Spear - C158

Previously, he mentioned that after Young Master Liu had a conversation with the Wan father and son about the details, he immediately urged them to head towards the Virtuous Talent Gathering Hall. On the other hand, Lu Jianfei received the emperor’s order to visit a dead prisoner in Celestial Prison which was the most heavily guarded.

Although Lu Jianfei had long passed the prime of his life, his martial arts cultivation had become more pure over the years. As the emperor’s number one expert, his martial arts skills could be easily imagined. Regardless of whether the opponent was using long or short weapons, proficient in concealed weapons, or extremely adept in the use of poison, he still had his own methods to counter it. Back in the day, the nickname “Condor” had already become a legend in the capital. At that time, the “Phantom Quick Sabre”, Zhan Qun, had assassinated Huang Yue’s biological father, the wealthy businessman Huang Jingya, and had been chased by Lu Jianfei for three days and three nights. In the end, he was still unable to escape, and was heavily injured by Lu Jianfei as he was shot down the nameless cliff. Lu Jianfei kept a low profile on the surface but was quick at doing things in the dark. The Emperor had entrusted him with several important tasks, and he was able to accomplish them with great ease and speed. This was why he was able to sit as the commander of the imperial guards. He was usually stern and strict, and no one dared to offend him. Just this level of dominance and courage was enough to make everyone admire him.

Lu Jianfei walked towards the Celestial Prison entrance with quick steps, and thought: The current situation in the capital is unstable, so there is a high chance that some things will happen at the first opportunity. At this time, the Emperor wanted me to meet this person. It seemed that he had a lot of trust in this person. The recruitment for Virtuous Talent Gathering Hall was not bad, if there was a break in the future, as long as Virtuous Talent Gathering Hall could restrain them, the Emperor would no longer have to worry about the outside world. No matter what the final outcome is, I will protect the Emperor to the death. Last time, Liu Shichen invited him from outside to take care of the “Three Heroes of Liaodong”, so he could guard the house. He probably made these preparations just to deal with our Imperial Bodyguard. Hmph, the boss Zhao Pingtong we saw previously in Drill Ground of North Suburb is definitely not ordinary, the other two probably aren’t much weaker, the three brothers must be extra cautious.

After thinking for a while, he walked to the Celestial Prison door. The two guards at the door saw Lu Jianfei and immediately bowed respectfully, and said: “This lowly servant greets Master Lu!” Lu Jianfei indicated that they did not need to be so courteous, and said seriously: “Open the door, I have come under the orders of the Emperor.” The two guards knew that if he was able to pass through the gate then he must have the Dragon Plate of the Emperor. Thus, he did not delay any further and hurriedly turned the key before forcefully pushing open the heavy metal door. Lu Jianfei looked anxious, he went forward and used his Spirit Qi to help them. After being pushed so hard by Lu Jianfei, the door instantly felt much heavier than before.

Lu Jianfei warned them again: “This time, if I go in to see the prisoners, we might have to talk for a while. You all stay here and guard the prison door well, tell all the jailers and brothers to go out and wait. No one is allowed to enter without my permission, do you hear? ” Both of the guards knew that there was an important mission for Dudian so they urged the guards to come out. Lu Jianfei made all of them stand to the side, and then used his own energy to push the iron gate. There was a loud sound, and the Celestial Prison’s iron gate closed with a loud bang.

Inside the Celestial Prison, every cell was relatively independent, so it was impossible to see the outside at all. To be imprisoned here alive, that was a life worse than death. When Lu Jianfei was a constable in the past, although he had seen all kinds of cells, this time when he came to Celestial Prison, he could not help but be shocked when he saw the structure inside. He was afraid that he wouldn’t even be able to survive for a day!

The Celestial Prison was no different from other normal cells. This place was extremely clean, and it was difficult to even see the dust inside. The more it was like this, the more it was repressed. If he had been locked up here for too long, he would probably go crazy and commit suicide. The prisoners here were all felons of the imperial court. Some of them were previously corrupt officials, some of them were vicious and merciless. Some of them were traitors and traitors. No matter how arrogant you were before you came here, you couldn’t escape the consequences of going mad and committing suicide.

A hoarse howl suddenly came from a sealed cell in front of him, “Let me out, let me out …” Get out, let go… I… Out… “Go!” His voice grew weaker and weaker time and time again, and Lu Jianfei recognized his voice. This person was the felon that he had personally captured. He had once ruled over a mountain 30 li away from the capital, killing people for their goods and committing all sorts of crimes. Once, when the emperor was on patrol, he actually dared to bring his brothers to intercept the emperor’s carriage. Later on, when he was defeated by the Imperial Bodyguard led by Lu Jianfei, he himself was captured. It had been seven years. Seven years later, his wild nature had long since vanished, and his consciousness had also become blurry. All he could say was four words, “Let me out of here.” He only had half a breath left in him. He was just waiting to die here.

Inside the Celestial Prison, there was a torch every five steps, arranged in two rows on both sides. Lu Jianfei took several turns before he arrived at the last room inside the Celestial Prison. He stopped, his gaze drawn to the small iron sign hanging above the door. The two big words “Faang Yan” were engraved on the small metal plate.

The person inside the cell was leaning against the bed, deep in thought. However, there was a slight sound of footsteps in the deathly silence. He was very concerned about this. The felon that was imprisoned in this cell was Faang Xinyao’s father, the former Prefect of Hangzhou, Faang Yan.

Faang Yan stood up, his heart becoming inexplicably nervous. He did not say a word, and only waited for the person outside to speak first. After Lu Jianfei confirmed there was nothing wrong, he finally opened his mouth and asked: “Is this Master Faang Faang Yan?” Faang Yan had already been imprisoned here for a few months, and the voice of the Celestial Prison Guard was already familiar to him. This voice was so unfamiliar that he couldn’t help but wonder who the person outside the door was. Faang Yan’s originally lifeless eyes instantly recovered its vigilance, as he faintly said: “I have long ago not been called ‘Master Faang’, and now, I am only a sinful subject within the imperial court.” Lu Jianfei slightly nodded, and thought: I’ve finally found him.

Lu Jianfei explained from the door: “Master Faang, don’t be nervous, I mean no harm.” After Faang Yan heard this, he sat back on the bed. With his back against the cold wall, he said, “Is that so? “Then may I ask who you are? Not everyone can enter and leave this place as they please.” Although he said those words weakly, Lu Jianfei could tell that Faang Yan’s tone was filled with hostility. In order to help him dispel these concerns, Lu Jianfei stood up straight and spoke with a stern voice, “Master Faang, I am the commander of the imperial guards at the side of the emperor who are at the first rank. This time, it was also the emperor’s will that he came here. The Emperor has a few words he wants to say to you. ” When Faang Yan heard that he was one of the Emperor’s men, and that the Emperor had even personally appointed him to come this time, he asked excitedly, “Are you serious?”

Lu Jianfei said resolutely, “That’s right, Master Faang you do not need to have any doubts. If you lie about the emperor’s order, you will be sentenced to death. I, Lu Jianfei, am not that bold. Furthermore, I believe you know even better than I do what Celestial Prison are. Therefore, Master Faang no longer need to be on guard. ”

Hearing that, Faang Yan immediately kneeled on the ground, kowtowed three times, and said loudly, “Thank you, your majesty, for still holding onto this sinful subject. May my Emperor live for ten thousand years!” Lu Jianfei, who was a martial artist, naturally heard the sincerity in his words. He said, “Master Faang, quickly get up. Faang Yan said: “This sinful subject, Faang Yan, honors Your Majesty’s decree.” He patted the dust off his pants and stood behind the door …

What about later?

And then we’ll see how it breaks down in the next round.