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Chapter 33: The Election of Prison Officers – No One Dares to Compete

The next day, early in the morning.

Shen Yan woke up, opened his eyes, and felt the power of the Dao Fruit surge throughout his body.

This force was constantly transforming his body. He didn't know what level the technique was, but Shen Yan felt as if he were experiencing a rebirth, with everything flourishing.

He knew it was an illusion caused by his increased strength, but he still couldn't help but indulge in it.

After a long while, the energy absorption was complete.

I never expected that the nameless martial arts technique on this ancient scroll would be so effective.

Originally, he was only at the eighth rank, but under the transformation of this energy, Shen Yan felt that his strength had significantly improved, which was truly unbelievable.

"I wonder how long this effect will last."

His breathing became very long, and when he tried to hold his breath, he found that he could go for more than ten minutes without taking a breath.

Shen Yan felt the light blue true energy flowing through his meridians, passing through his spleen, lungs, and kidneys, and finally returning to his dantian, completing a full cycle.

Yesterday's invisible true energy has now grown to the thickness of a hair.

He enveloped his fist in true energy and slammed it towards the stone lock.

He shattered the stone lock, which weighed several dozen kilograms, into several pieces.

Shen Yan opened his mouth wide in shock.

"If this punch landed on someone, they would be beaten to death. I wonder how my strength compares to that of other eighth-rank martial artists."

He tested it again and his strength increased by at least 30%, which was somewhat unbelievable.

"Is this the power of internal energy cultivation techniques?"

After the initial excitement wore off, he tidied himself up and set off to work in the imperial prison.

Upon arriving at the prison, Shen Yan did not forget his ambition to become a prison guard.

He summoned Chen Xiaoshuan, one of the four men under his command who was the most astute.

"Xiao Shuan, go and find out if anyone has designs on the jailer of cell A."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaoshuan's face lit up with excitement.

"Shen Tou, you want to compete? Then what business is it of anyone else? Who dares to disobey you!"

"Just go when I tell you to, stop talking so much."

"Hey, Mr. Shen, I'm going right now."

Watching Chen Xiaoshuan skip and jump away, Shen Yan shook his head.

He was vying for the position of prison guard, and his old subordinates were naturally happy. When their boss got promoted, the underlings would also benefit.

Chen Xiaoshuan will definitely take this matter seriously.

Not long after Chen Xiaoshuan left, the guards from cell A came knocking on his door.

Zhang Dashan, Liu Afu, and Huang Sixi arrived together and met Shen Yan.

Zhang Dashan and Liu Afu kept nudging Huang Sixi with their hands.

Huang Sixi gritted his teeth and finally spoke.

"Shen, now that the jailer Xu is dead, the No. 1 prison cannot be without a jailer for even a day. We all recommend you to be the jailer of the No. 1 prison."

Shen Yan was somewhat surprised: "Don't you guys have any designs on the prison guard positions? Didn't you fight tooth and nail for them last time?"

Huang Sixi smiled wryly and said, "Chief Shen, who in this prison is more suitable than you? Of course, if you want to seek other opportunities, that's another story."

Others echoed this sentiment.

"Yes! Shen Tou, you've already become a ninth-rank martial artist, who could be more suitable than you?"

"That's right, Chief Shen. In all these years, no prison guard in the Heavenly Prison has ever had a ninth-rank cultivation level."

Shen Yan was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected things to go so smoothly.

They had absolutely no intention of running for office.

Shen Yan did not refuse; he was determined to get the position of prison officer.

I was thinking of using some more methods, but it seems I won't need to now.

Upon hearing that Shen Yan was interested in competing, the three men's faces lit up with joy, and they left without lingering.

Watching the three figures leave, Shen Yan pondered to himself.

"These jailers always tell a mix of truth and lies. Their purpose this time is probably to probe the waters, hoping they really have given up on the competition!"

Not long after they left.

Chen Xiaoshuan then returned.

"Boss Shen, I've done some digging, and it seems everyone's waiting for your response."

"How so?"

"They would give up the position of jailer in Serie A if you had it."

"Why is no one competing with me this time? It wasn't like this last time."

Shen Yan wanted to know what these people were thinking. Although there weren't many ninth-rank martial artists, there was no need to be so afraid.

After all, as long as you are willing to practice hard and spend some money, you can eventually break through to the ninth rank.

However, most of the prison guards were lazy and couldn't endure such hardship. They preferred to enjoy themselves rather than waste time practicing martial arts.

After hearing this, Chen Xiaoshuan said with a somewhat bitter expression.

"Shen Tou, you should know that most of our ancestors fought alongside the founding emperor to establish the dynasty. The imperial prison used to be much more oppressive than this; it was on par with the Imperial Guard's prison. It's all because we, the later generations, were incompetent and didn't produce any outstanding figures that we've ended up in this state, where anyone can kick us while we're down."

"Plus, given your relationship with Lord Yang, who would dare challenge you for the position of prison guard!"

After hearing this, Shen Yan understood somewhat. The prison guards in the Heavenly Prison had been corrupt and degenerate for too long, so it was no wonder that others were trampling on them.

The officials ignored the struggles of these low-ranking prison guards; every step back only led to further retreat.

If this continues, the Imperial Prison and the Court of Judicial Review will naturally stop taking the Heavenly Prison seriously.

The original rule that required official documents from superiors to transfer prisoners to the imperial prison became meaningless.

However, they overestimate themselves. If they want to stand out, he's not enough.

Unless he becomes a top-tier master someday.

However, having no competition is also a good thing, as it saves a lot of trouble.

Shen Yan found Xu Yusi's advisor and arranged to meet him at Chunfeng Tower.

Once the beauty is in his arms, and after several rounds of drinks...

"My lord, you see that the position of jailer in Class A has become vacant again. Does Lord Xu have anyone in mind to recommend him?"

The advisor's previously cloudy eyes immediately lit up with a sharp light, and he chuckled.

"Hehe! Don't worry! The master has no plans this time. If young man Shen has any ideas, he can go to the prison to find the master tomorrow."

Shen Yan was overjoyed. It seemed that this matter had a chance. Last time, the clerk and Xu Yusi had been keeping them in suspense.

They didn't reveal a single word, they just kept asking for money.

Having received a satisfactory reply, Shen Yan secretly slipped a one-hundred-tael silver note into the purse.

"I don't know how much sincerity I should bring when I go to see Lord Xu. I would appreciate your guidance, sir."

He simply waved three fingers, shook them, and then put them away.

Shen Yan understood immediately.

"Let's drink! Let's drink!"

These three fingers are a signal for Shen Yan to bring three thousand taels of silver tomorrow.

He cursed Xu Shaogong in his heart.

"That's fucking ruthless."

The next day, early in the morning.

When Shen Yan woke up, that pale blue true energy surged through his body once again.

It circulated through all the meridians of the body, merging with the previous true energy, and the true energy that was originally as thin as a hair became thicker.

When the true energy in his body is as thick as a thumb, he will have reached the seventh rank.

At this rate, Shen Yan estimates that he will reach the seventh rank in about two more months.

This is the limit that most people can reach. To break through to the next level, both talent and resources are indispensable.

Arrived at the Heavenly Prison.

He saw Xu Shaogong sitting in his cell.

I haven't seen him for a few days; the advisor probably told him.

Shen Yan did not hesitate and went straight in.

"Lord Xu, the position of jailer in Prison No. 1 has been vacant for a long time. May I ask what arrangements you have made?"

Do you have a suitable candidate?

"I am perfectly capable of serving as a prison guard."

As he spoke, Shen Yan handed over the prepared silver notes.

Xu Shaogong picked up the silver notes, counted them briefly, and quietly slipped them into his pocket.

"Hmm! Not bad. I've seen your performance since you came to Cell A. Your appointment letter has already been written and is just waiting for the approval of the officials in the Ministry of Justice."

Xu Shaogong took out the letter of appointment, and Shen Yan noticed that it was already signed.

Things went so smoothly that Shen Yan could hardly believe it, and he was in a good mood.

Back in the office, Chen Xiaoshuan rushed over in a hurry.