Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Chapter 629: Chapter 629 Forbidden Prison Department
 

“Are you playing me?”

Jia Sidao, who had finally caught on, was furious, his old face turning bright red.

Previously, he had put on quite a show for Wang Chen, boasting about his ability to secure the precious temporary residency permit for the Immortal City, his intentions transparent.

Today, upon receiving Wang Chen’s message talisman, he thought he had a fish on the hook and hurried over joyfully, only to discover Wang Chen holding a Gold Ticket Pill Book.

He immediately felt as though his face had been swollen from a slap!

Although Jia Sidao often mingled with the lower ranks, his ancestors had been quite affluent, otherwise he could not have possessed the Yongle Immortal Register.

So even though he was engaged in skulduggery, deep down he still considered himself a cut above the rest.

That’s why he was so overreacting!@@novelbin@@

Just as Jia Sidao was about to slam the table and turn against Wang Chen, his eyes suddenly widened.

Wang Chen had revealed another item.

Spirit Stones, top-tier Spirit Stones!

The anger that Jia Sidao had choked up to his throat was suddenly swallowed back.

Heaven and earth might be immense, but his pride, however great, could not compare to the value of Spirit Stones!

Especially top-tier Spirit Stones!!

The middle-aged cultivator, who had started to rise from his seat, sat back down on the chair and said gruffly, “Speak, what is it that you really want to do? My abilities are limited.”

His pride had been torn apart by Wang Chen, so he simply stopped pretending.

Even his posture became indolently relaxed.

Wang Chen smiled and said, “Jia Daoist, although I have a Gold Ticket Pill Book, I’m not confident I can get my hands on the Yongle Immortal Register. I still need your guidance to show me a clear path.”

Despite being a low-tier, this man’s native advantage was something that no outsider Loose Cultivator could match.

Wang Chen knew no one here; rather than blunder around blindly, it was worth some investment!

He placed the Uppe Spirit in front of Jia Sidao.

Jia Sidao’s eyes lit up, and he subconsciously reached out to grab the Spirit Stone on the table.

But Wang Chen blocked his hand with a lifted hand.

“Heh.”

Jia Sidao chuckled and retracted his hand, his eyes rolling as he stroked his goatee and said, “Daoist friend, there is indeed a way to get the Yongle Immortal Register, it just depends on whether you’re willing to spend Flower Spirit Stones.”

“I don’t have many Spirit Stones.”

Wang Chen replied frankly, “You should be well aware of the value of this Gold Ticket Pill Book!”

In fact, Wang Chen still had a large quantity of Spirit Stones, and this temporary residency permit for Yongle Immortal City had not been bought with Spirit Stones.

It was a reward from Zhang Mushan for saving his daughter!

Back in Flying Catkins Valley, Zhang Mushan was truly a person of importance, even having access to a Gold Ticket Pill Book.

Unfortunately, he had been encumbered by his family; otherwise, as a solitary actor like Wang Chen, he surely would not have met his current fate.

A single Gold Ticket Pill Book could only allow one person temporary residency in the Immortal City.

Of course, Wang Chen was not going to share these details with the cunning cultivator before him.

Because he appeared so calm and collected, and had ample reasoning, Jia Sidao believed him, “That’s a pity, without Spirit Stones, it’s impossible to get the Yongle Register.”

After pausing, he tentatively asked, “Daoist friend, why don’t you sell this Gold Ticket Pill Book? I could help you…”

Wang Chen’s Gold Ticket Pill Book was certified rather than person-specific, meaning any Loose Cultivator holding it could rightfully enter Yongle Immortal City to seek their fortune.

This set the foundation for a trade!

The value of a Gold Ticket Pill Book was undoubtedly high, and Jia Sidao, by acting as the middleman, could make a hefty commission.

Thus, he was very eager.

Wang Chen laughed.

He said with deep meaning, “Brother Jia, has anyone ever told you that you have a habit?”

“That is, when you lie, you twirl your beard!”

Jia Sidao’s expression instantly froze, and the hand holding his goat beard became extremely stiff.

He said with guilt, “How could this be possible…”

Wang Chen couldn’t be bothered to argue with him and cut to the chase, “Since you’re unwilling to tell me, then let it be.”

He promptly took back the Spirit Stone.

Jia Sidao’s eyes twitched, and he directly plucked out a few strands of his beard, “Fellow Daoist, it’s not that Old Jia is unwilling to tell you. There is indeed a way to obtain the Yongle Immortal Register without spending Flower Spirit Stones!”

And there’s more than one way!

First is to sell one’s freedom, to serve a powerful family in Yongle Immortal Clan by signing a Legal Pact, committing at least fifty years of service. Then you might have a chance to obtain a spot for ascension.

The premise is that the Immortal Clan takes a fancy to Wang Chen and is willing to give out a precious spot to an outsider.

Many are taking this path.

There are failures, of course, but also successes.

“I don’t want to beg on my knees.”

Wang Chen shook his head without hesitation, “This method isn’t suitable for me.”

If he had to become a servant to obtain the Immortal Register, Wang Chen would rather remain a Loose Cultivator all his life!

Jia Sidao looked deeply at him and continued, “Then apply to join the Trap Battalion or the Forbidden Prison Department!”

An Immortal City that wants to establish itself in the Haotian Realm must possess a strong armed force.

To externally fend off the Monster Race or other Immortal Cities’ raids and attacks and internally suppress all unstable elements.

The Trap Battalion is the dare-to-die squad within the immortal army, bearing the most dangerous missions with the highest death rate. For Loose Cultivators who are willing to gamble with their lives, the Trap Battalion is the best path to ascend.

If one is lucky enough to survive and obtains sufficient military merits, exchanging them for the Immortal Register allows for their complete transition!

Jia Sidao detailed the Trap Battalion but failed to mention exactly how many could live to earn enough military merits.

Wang Chen skipped over, “Tell me about the Forbidden Prison Department.”

On the topic of the Forbidden Prison Department, Jia Sidao’s expression suddenly became strange.

Seeming to be apprehensive yet a bit fearful, he hesitated for a moment before saying, “The Forbidden Prison Department, well, that’s a long story.”

Among the Thirty-Six Departments of Yongle Immortal City, the Forbidden Prison Department is undoubtedly the most special one.

The primary responsibility of the Forbidden Prison Department is to guard and suppress the dungeons located beneath the tail of the Dragon Turtle!

This prison that delves into the ground has nine levels, detaining prisoners of varying strength and danger levels.

These prisoners include both Cultivators and members of the Monster Race, all those who, for various reasons, could not be directly killed and are imprisoned to let the yin and evil energies wear them down.

Jia Sidao’s understanding of just how dangerous the dungeons of the Forbidden Prison Department are was very limited.

He knew that the Forbidden Prison Department recruited prison guards all year round, requiring Cultivators with a Cultivation Realm of high-tier Purple Mansion or above, with no requirement for Yongle Immortal Register but external Loose Cultivators must hold a Gold Ticket Pill Book.

Due to the high compensation, many Yongle Cultivators with nowhere to turn choose to join the Forbidden Prison Department.

As for external Loose Cultivators, as long as they have served for three years without any major mistakes, they can obtain the Immortal Register!

“Once you enter the Forbidden Prison, you are responsible for your own life and death!”

Jia Sidao seemed to regain his confidence as a Yongle Immortal Citizen and showed Wang Chen a mocking smile, “Fellow Daoist, if you’re not afraid of death, just work in the Forbidden Prison Department for three years, and you’ll get what you wish for!”

He bet Wang Chen wouldn’t go—no sane person would!

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The first installment is hereby delivered.