The people at the mine were disarmed, and restraints were placed on those who needed them.
At the same time, the prisoners were released—more than seventy of them in total.
It was worth noting that aside from the old Above Supreme and a handful of high-level Awakened Ones, most of them were gaunt and sallow.
Many also bore obvious marks of beatings and abuse.
The moment they were released, some of them loudly demanded revenge.
But the old Above Supreme stopped them in time and ordered them not to act on their own.
More importantly, Digital Phantom's presence was intimidating enough. Three Above Supremes and numerous Supremes stood there, watching coldly.
Hua Xiezhi raised a hand and beckoned the old Above Supreme over. "How did you all end up like this?"
"They were afraid we'd cause trouble if we were fed properly," the old Above Supreme answered expressionlessly.
"I know that," Hua Xiezhi nodded. Prisoners in any jail were almost never allowed to eat their fill.
It had little to do with abuse. It was purely for easier management—once people were full, trouble tended to follow.
She pointed at two people. "Then why were some people's arms and legs broken? Didn't they tell them... that you had people backing you?"
The old Above Supreme snorted. "Some people think that representing the authorities means they can do whatever they want."
Among the more than two hundred people, over a dozen had already gone pale, their legs trembling uncontrollably.
"I'll do it!" Claire stepped forward and spoke without expression. "You can report them now. Which bastards laid hands on you?"
"Anyone who wants revenge personally, go ahead! If you're afraid of getting into trouble... work in the mine for another six months, and I'll kill them for you!"
Some people eagerly wanted