Ye Chen nodded, making no attempt to hide it. "I'm fine. My Eagle Claw Technique is formidable. A stone this hard is nothing."
In truth, Ye Chen had trained day and night for the past three years. He could snap a sturdy pillar, dig a cave with his hands, and crush an enemy's skull between his fingers. None of that power had come easily.
His hands had been rubbed bloody more times than he could count. Over those three years, he had suffered so many injuries that even he had lost track.
Hancock knew how much Ye Chen had suffered. His life had been no easier than hers.
"It's safe here. No one will disturb you. Rest for now. I'll rescue your sisters."
With no time to waste, Ye Chen hurriedly gave Hancock a few more instructions and turned to leave. "Be careful too," she called after him.
He smiled at her. "Don't worry. I'll be fine."
He hurried out of the cave and headed straight for Area C. As soon as he reached the Heavenly Prison, he spotted Bill and Poison Woman before he could get close.
The two were standing beside Jesse's body. Ye Chen's heart sank. They might already have figured something out.
"Hiss..."
A moment later, Poison Woman rose from the ground. A bright green snake slipped out of her sleeve and dropped onto Jesse's body. It flicked its scarlet tongue, sniffed carefully for a while, then returned to her.
The snake seemed to report something to its master. Poison Woman's brow soon furrowed. "Boss, Ye Chen did it."
"Ye Chen? You mean he's still alive?"
Bill was startled, but he did not seem entirely convinced.
Poison Woman nodded firmly. "I trained this snake myself. It picked up Ye Chen's scent on Jesse. Three years may