"0456 Resists Arrest Violently, Calling the Warden!"

After hanging up, Lu Mi's gaze fell on Black Shadow.

Black Shadow lay sprawled on the floor, staring at the cat teaser above his head as it panted, "Hiss, hah, hiss, hah."

Lu Mi's face darkened. "Get lost. You're a black panther, not a cat."

Black Shadow's tail drooped to the floor, looking utterly wronged.

"Awoo..."

But it took after its owner!

Lu Mi could not be bothered with it and opened the safe by his feet.

Inside were his favorite cat teasers.

He picked out several, lined them up on the bookshelf with books holding them down, then lay back down. He removed his leather gloves, leaned against the chair, and gently swayed.

Black energy patterns emerged across his face. Black panther ears with two tufts of black fur sprouted from Lu Mi's head, his two canine teeth sharpened, his fingernails lengthened and turned black, and a beautiful, seductive black panther tail emerged behind him.

This was an Energy Master's altered state. For animal-type Energy Masters, this altered state was also known as Beastification.

Still in his Beastification state, Lu Mi lazily stretched. The tip of his tail tapped the cat teasers above his head one by one, and he played to his heart's content.

Just then—

An emergency alarm sounded in the warden's prison compartment.

"Calling Warden Lu! Calling Warden Lu! 0456 is violently resisting arrest and has attacked prison officers! 0456 is violently resisting arrest and has attacked prison officers! Calling Warden Lu!"

Lu Mi immediately sprang up. His Beastification state dissolved as he put on his leather gloves and officer's cap, then strode out of the lounge compartment!

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Black ankle boots strode through the interior corridor of First Prison.

Lu Mi's expression was terrifyingly cold.

"Why did 0456 violently resist arrest?"

"Didn't I say that without my orders, no one was to visit or interrogate him in private?"

"Who was bold enough to treat my words like they went in one ear and out the other?"

The prison officer beside him trembled.

"Warden Lu, it was Inspector Vicks."

Lu Mi frowned, and his pace quickened.

Soon, Lu Mi's path was blocked.

The already narrow corridor was now packed with people.

"Are prison officer positions at First Prison some kind of easy job? Why are so many of you here to watch the show?"

Lu Mi rubbed his fingertips together. His hands itched to hit someone, and he lifted his foot to viciously kick the ankle boot of a prison officer in front of him.

"Get out of my way!"

The prison officers shuddered and hurriedly backed away to make room.

Lu Mi's view finally cleared somewhat.

A handsome young man in a black uniform and gold medal, with brown hair and brown eyes, his expression eternally that of someone who had not woken up, came into view.

Beside Vicks stood Rete, whom he had dragged over.

Lu Mi snorted. "Well, Inspector Vicks. You're still alive?"

Vicks was the inspector responsible for maintaining order on Calamity Planet. He had little real authority; his duty was to identify negligence and issue reminders or reports.

Ever since Vicks had been transferred to Calamity Planet, he had spent all his time sleeping in his lounge compartment.

Compared to working, he seemed more like he had come here to retire.

His presence had been so weak that Lu Mi had simply forgotten he existed.

Violent crashing sounded from inside Prison Cell 05. A vicious glint filled Lu Mi's eyes.

"Inspector Vicks, what did you do to my prisoner?"

Vicks raised a hand to scratch his head, looking apologetic.

"Sorry, sorry. I only came to confirm whether 0456 had been following the rules for serious offenders at First Prison.

I saw that he had not changed into prison clothes and wanted him to change. Who knew he would immediately injure two prison officers and kick me out?"

Vicks brushed aside the loose hair over his forehead, revealing the swollen lump there.

"I called Rete over to see what was wrong with 0456, but now no one can get in."

Vicks frowned. "0456 is wearing five Energy Lock Rings. Logically, he should not have this kind of strength. Should we report this?"

Lu Mi narrowed his eyes. His scrutinizing gaze lingered on Vicks's face for three seconds.

"Where are the prison clothes?"

A prison officer beside him handed over the uniform, and Lu Mi took it.

"Inspector Vicks, you've suddenly become so concerned about my prisoner. I'm starting to wonder whether you have some issue with me, the warden of First Prison."

"Heh heh, how could that be?"

"Why couldn't it be?" Lu Mi smiled. "Congratulations, Inspector Vicks. You've successfully caught my attention."

Lu Mi's gaze turned icy. "You'd better hope I don't catch you by the tail. Otherwise, I'll personally—kill you."

Ignoring everyone else's terrified looks, Lu Mi turned around. "Open the door."

The door to Prison Cell 05 opened, and Yu Tu's foot viciously kicked Lu Mi in the shin. Without saying a word, Lu Mi walked in, closed the door, grabbed Yu Tu's wrist, and met his furious gaze.

He raised a hand to grip Yu Tu's neck, lowered his head, and kissed him fiercely.

"Mmph—"

Yu Tu struggled twice before his entire body quickly went limp. His eyes gradually cleared, and white vines emerged from the top of his head, swaying gently.

Joy had only just appeared in his eyes when his gaze landed on Lu Mi's neck.

His killing intent surged like something tangible.

Yu Tu's expression twisted. "Who was it?"

Yu Tu leaned closer and licked it with the tip of his tongue.

"Who hurt you? I'll kill him."

Lu Mi's expression was cold.

He felt satisfied inside.

He had not taken that hit for nothing.

He "casually" rolled up his sleeve, exposing the wound on his wrist.

As expected, Yu Tu became even angrier. "I'll go kill him right now!"

The corner of Lu Mi's lips curled up. "No need. I already paid him back. But you—"

His expression turned serious.

"0456, what is going on with you? Why didn't you follow First Prison's rules? Why did you break the law violently? Why did you assault prison officers and an inspector?"

Yu Tu froze for a moment, then his eyes widened. "Why are you being fierce with me? They were clearly trying to take my clothes off!"

Lu Mi coughed softly. "I wasn't being fierce with you."

"You were! You are right now!"

Lu Mi said, "...I wasn't."

Lu Mi let out a long breath. He placed the prison clothes on the single bed. "0456, take off your clothes and put on the prison uniform."

Yu Tu picked up the uniform with disdain. It was pitch-black, with a huge character for "prisoner" in the center.

"It's too ugly. I don't think it's worthy of me."

"...Are you here for a beauty pageant?"

"No, I'm here to go to prison."

"Oh, so you do know you're here to go to prison?"

Yu Tu smiled, looking a little bashful. "Of course. The most important thing I came here for was to do that with you."

Lu Mi was so angry he wanted to slap himself. With a cold face, he ordered,

"0456, come here."

Yu Tu walked over, and Lu Mi raised a hand to undo his buttons.

"Raise your arms."

Yu Tu raised his arms.

Yu Tu pointed at the Energy Lock Rings on his body. "They seem a little inconvenient."

Lu Mi thought they were inconvenient too, so he simply helped Yu Tu remove all five restraint rings.

With the restraint rings gone, they continued changing clothes.

As they changed, Lu Mi sensed something was wrong.

A chilling sensation enveloped his entire body. His heart skipped a beat, and he looked up straight into Yu Tu's blood-red eyes.

Vines as thick as wrists erupted from behind Yu Tu in every direction!

Yu Tu tilted his head and grinned.

"Hehe—got you."