Eternal Life: I Rely on Fortune Points for Improvement-Chapter 72: Black Tiger Identifies the Real Culprit
"The Demon Suppression Bureau captured a Demon King. Its bloodline has a natural restraining effect on this Half-Tiger Demon. Lord Junior Minister was concerned that this beast might die in the Demon Suppression Bureau, impacting the case, so it was sent to your Zhenbei Prison." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮
The Dali Temple official responded.
"Alright, send it in."
Han Dong didn’t think much of it.
Zhenbei Prison has three layers, each larger than the last, and has previously held Demon Beasts.
A small Half-Tiger Demon can still be contained by Zhenbei Prison.
"Roar!"
The Black Tiger, along with people from Tiger Fang Manor, were locked in the third layer.
The Black Tiger was fierce by nature and, once caged in a strange place, roared continuously, attempting to break through the cage several times.
Fortunately, it was injured.
Plus, it had been beaten by Dali Temple personnel.
A few prison guards used special tools to lightly prick the Black Tiger through the cage, making it much more docile.
"Coo-coo!"
Wu Tieshan, the second manor master of Tiger Fang Manor, hurriedly made some strange sounds, causing the Black Tiger to lie down in the cage to avoid being stabbed by the guards’ blades.
"Why are there tiger roars coming from inside the prison?"
Jiang Feng was busy in the workroom.
The Black Tiger’s roars caught his attention.
"Dali Temple just uncovered a case of court officials colluding with the mafia, setting up an underground money depot with the intent to murder. We’ve locked many people up on the third layer."
"Prison Chief Jiang, you better take a look. They locked up a Black Tiger, four or five meters long, baring its teeth and claws. Tsk tsk tsk, I feel like if it got out, it could eat me in one bite."
...
While Jiang Feng was still in doubt.
Chief Wang and Chief Feng came in one after another to say.
Evidently, the two of them had just gone to see the commotion.
Their words made Jiang Feng break out in goosebumps.
Court officials colluding with the mafia, setting up a money depot, conspiring to murder.
This sounds exactly like the Second Prince’s doing.
Especially that Black Tiger.
The battle outside the city is still fresh in Jiang Feng’s mind.
"Prison Chief Jiang, Commander Han wants to see you. Let me take you over."
At this time, a Little Prison Guard came to deliver the message.
"Alright."
Jiang Feng stood up and followed the Little Prison Guard.
He could vaguely determine that the locked-up Black Tiger was likely the one outside Tiger Fang Manor.
As for the court officials colluding with the mafia, setting up a money depot, conspiring to murder, disrupting the court, it seems to be the Second Prince taking the fall.
If so.
The Second Prince is terrifying.
Even the Seventh Prince can’t deal with him despite having the account books.
"Sir."
Jiang Feng arrived in front of Han Dong.
His direct supervisor, Captain Mao Daming, was also present. Seeing Jiang Feng approach, he nodded toward Jiang Feng. Now everyone in Zhenbei Prison knows that Jiang Feng and Han Dong get along well.
Most people are polite to Jiang Feng.
Mao Daming, who was just recently assigned as Captain on the third layer, was no exception.
"These people are involved in a major case, Jiang Feng. I want you to organize your team to watch them carefully. There must be no mistakes."
Han Dong ordered.
She trusted Jiang Feng with the task.
"Yes!"
Jiang Feng nodded.
Then he glanced into the cells at the people in shackles and chains.
With a quick scan.
Jiang Feng’s expression didn’t change.
But inside, he was shocked, for they were indeed from Tiger Fang Manor.
While he hadn’t clearly seen the faces of Wu Tieshan and the others that day, he had a clear view of several guards stationed on the outskirts when approaching Tiger Fang Manor.
At this moment, they were conspicuously present.
Fortunately, on that day he was masked and hadn’t interacted closely with these people, so even Ning Hongzhuo couldn’t recognize him. Jiang Feng wasn’t concerned about being identified by them.
So he remained calm.
"And keep a close watch on this beast. Don’t let it out to harm anyone."
Han Dong pointed to another cell where the Black Tiger was still locked in an iron cage.
Under Wu Tieshan’s training.
The Black Tiger obediently lay in the iron cage, resting.
Upon sensing someone’s approach.
What seemed like a sleeping tiger slightly opened its eyes.
It saw Jiang Feng standing with Han Dong.
Its eyes slowly closed again.
As if it had lost interest in everyone.
But at the moment its eyelids drooped, the Black Tiger’s nose twitched, and its closing eyes snapped open, quickly rising from within the cage.
It wanted to walk toward Jiang Feng.
"Roar!"
The Black Tiger couldn’t help but roar toward Jiang Feng.
This unexpected action took everyone by surprise.
"Beast, what are you roaring for, lie down!"
Mao Daming shouted angrily.
"Roar roar!"
The Black Tiger paid no heed to him, the roar grew fiercer, and it tried to break the cage bars with its giant mouth, its right forepaw clawing the ground as if unable to resist a killing urge.
"Someone, punish this beast!"
Mao Daming was furious.
His subordinates approached the iron cage with long, specialized tools and stabbed at the Black Tiger.
"Roar roar roar!"
The Black Tiger struggled in pain.
The cage was very small, any prison guard’s stabbed blade couldn’t be dodged by its massive body, leading to a series of terrifying cries.
"Coo-coo-coo!"
Wu Tieshan made his peculiar calls.
He seemed capable of communicating with the Black Tiger.
Upon hearing his sounds, the Black Tiger gradually calmed down.
"Roar roar roar!"
Yet it lay in the cage, its eyes fixed on Jiang Feng, emitting a continuous low growl as if conveying some message to Wu Tieshan.
Jiang Feng felt uneased.
He thought of the Black Tiger being demon-like and intelligent.
While he was masked and typically unrecognizable, the Black Tiger might find him out from minute clues within the vast populace.
He had an ominous premonition from the start.
But was still holding a glimmer of hope.
Thinking the Black Tiger couldn’t recognize him.
But now, witnessing the Black Tiger’s reaction upon seeing him, even as foolishly as Jiang Feng could comprehend, he knew his identity had been recognized by the beast.
"Coo-coo-coo!"
Wu Tieshan’s throat emitted a sequence of strange sounds, continuously met with responses from the Black Tiger.
His expression, first bewildered, then surprised, and later... he burst into laughter. With chains on his arms and legs, he lumbered to the iron bars.
Jiang Feng felt tense, pondering his next move.
"Grand Commander Han, I didn’t expect you to have such skills."
Wu Tieshan suddenly spoke.
"Do we know each other?"
Han Dong was baffled.
"There’s no need to play dumb. I think you’re well aware of how my elder brother Ning Hongzhuo died!"
Wu Tieshan sneered.
Han Dong had an epiphany.
She had already learned that among the two top experts shot by a mysterious person in Dragon Capital that day, one named Ning Hongzhuo was the Manor Master of Tiger Fang Manor.
He was also one of the main culprits in this case of court officials colluding with the mafia, setting up a money depot, and conspiring to murder.
"That was his own doing, and the same goes for you."
Han Dong offered no further explanation, mistaking Wu Tieshan’s accusation of her as indirectly causing Ning Hongzhuo’s death.
Facing such captives.
Han Dong saw no reason to explain or interact any more.
She turned and left.
Jiang Feng suddenly came to his senses, hastily caught up, and quickly exited.
