Outside the government office, armored soldiers stood at attention. Few pedestrians passed by, all hurrying along, clearly unwilling to linger nearby.
Pei Ling followed the princess through courtyards and doorways, soon arriving before a heavily guarded prison.
As before, at Princess Zhuangshu's order, the guards asked nothing about Pei Ling's identity or the reason for his visit. They simply opened the prison and invited the two of them inside.
A familiar passageway stretched within. Great candles of beef tallow hung high on the walls, casting the visitors' shadows into uncanny shapes.
Pei Ling pondered. Under Princess Zhuangshu's guidance, he had already visited several prisons.
The [Grievance Nightmare divine abilities] had reached their limit and could absorb no more power. The more he practiced the [Great Evolution Curse of Inner Demons], however, the more adept he became.
After walking for a while, Princess Zhuangshu stopped and looked around. "The prisoners here are all guilty of countless crimes, and deserve to die a thousand deaths."
"Now, they are all offerings for the 'Yan' Immortal. Please, 'Yan' Immortal, take whatever you wish."
Pei Ling nodded slightly and swept the area with his Spiritual Sense. He quickly discovered that every cell before him held a group of prisoners, their hair disheveled and their faces fierce.
Malice swirled around them. Their expressions were savage as they sat on heaps of tangled straw, their brows marked by brutality and viciousness.
Yes, these were precisely the fine materials he was familiar with. There was nothing suspicious about them.
At that thought, Pei Ling wasted no time and immediately used the [Bewitch Soul Divine Abilities].
After all, the [Grievance Nightmare divine abilities] were completely useless. Therefore, he planned to sacrifice all the condemned prisoners directly.
Deep in his pupils, countless tiny runes intertwined and rose. As the divine