The old jailer had grown shrewd with age. Though he seemed warm toward Lin Shuguang, he only hinted at many things. Whether Lin Shuguang understood depended on his own perception.
It was not that the old jailer harbored ill intentions.
He had simply experienced much more, far beyond what yesterday's Wang Erfa could compare with.
He knew exactly how much effort to put into any given matter.
"The ones locked up here are all vicious fiends. Don't pay them much attention." Holding a bunch of keys, the old jailer led Lin Shuguang into a room for resting. "There's a small formation here. You can stay here and cultivate while you're on guard, but be careful. There are plenty of fiends imprisoned here, and some know Bewitching Techniques. They might take the opportunity to disturb your mind. One careless moment could lead to qi deviation, so very few people cultivate here. Most bring a book to read.
"You've just arrived, so it's normal that you don't know the situation. I'll lend you this book for now. You can bring your own next time.
"Someone will deliver lunch at noon. Remember to mention any ingredients you avoid. In the afternoon..."
The old jailer took a booklet with a yellowed cover from his robe and placed it on the table. He did not care whether Lin Shuguang read it. In any case, Lin Shuguang was a "big shot" personally selected by the higher-ups to gain experience here, and he would inevitably become their superior.
While he had yet to fully develop, offering little hints over time would at least help the old jailer earn some goodwill with Lin Shuguang.
"Thank you."
Lin Shuguang thanked him. The old jailer waved it off, the keys on him jingling. "It's nothing much. I'll leave this place