Among these prisons, Chen Jinzhao also saw a few familiar faces.
Ling Nan was among them.
Ling Nan was the head of the Black Blood Group's Asia-Pacific branch. He had been taken away by the Xuan Tian Guan people after fighting Chen Jinzhao for the life crystal. He thought the old man was dead, but unexpectedly, he was still alive.
However—
In this state, Ling Nan could be said to be in a worse condition than dead.
Ling Nan was in a prison on the third level. When he saw Chen Jinzhao, he became instantly agitated. Grabbing the bars with both hands, he said to Chen Jinzhao, "Chen Jinzhao, please, take me out! I don't want to stay in this hellhole anymore, or you can just kill me with one strike!"
"I can't live anymore!!!"
Chen Jinzhao glanced coldly at Ling Nan, his face expressionless, and said, "What does your life or death have to do with me? When you wanted to kill me, why didn't you offer me a way out?"
When facing enemies, Chen Jinzhao was never soft-hearted.
It was only when he thought that Chen Yangfu's situation might be the same as Ling Nan's, or even worse, that Chen Jinzhao's expression turned even uglier.
Led by Ding Ling, Chen Jinzhao passed through another opening.
Ding Ling said calmly, "Compared to the previous prison, this one has a higher level of security and holds the world's top-tier creatures!"
Chen Jinzhao looked around.
This prison was indeed different from the narrow one before. It was clearly more spacious, and each cell was independent. And as Ding Ling said, the creatures held here were indeed the world's most elite.
These creatures either had fangs, long tails, or even two heads.
Chen Jinzhao sensed a hint of danger from these creatures.
The Divine Kingdom Pharmaceuticals of the past had indeed not perished, but had survived in another form. More accurately—
The Divine Kingdom Pharmaceuticals was merely the tip of the iceberg of the Xuan Tian Guan.
"Did you research these creatures?" Chen Jinzhao asked knowingly. Ding Ling did not answer. Wu Enchu, sitting on the dragon throne beside him, said indifferently, "This is Xuan Tian Guan's business. You'd best not interfere."
Chen Jinzhao clenched his fists.
If the Xuan Tian Guan were not within China's borders, he naturally wouldn't care.
But the Xuan Tian Guan was located in the extreme north of China, and yet they were conducting such unethical and evil research. How could Chen Jinzhao tolerate it?
As if sensing Chen Jinzhao's thoughts, Wu Enchu said, "I advise you not to have any ideas about these creatures. These are the lifeblood of my Xuan Tian Guan. If you dare to touch them, I will lead Xuan Tian Guan to scatter your ashes!"
On matters of core interests, Wu Enchu was uncompromising.
He still wanted to rely on these creatures to extend his lifespan, and even extract super genes from their blood to transform himself and become an immortal being.
Chen Jinzhao remained silent, his face grim.
His strength was indeed insufficient at the moment. If he ever had the strength, he would definitely overthrow the Xuan Tian Guan!
Only a dead Wu Enchu was a good Wu Enchu.
The group continued deeper, and soon arrived outside an empty cell.
Ding Ling said, "This is Chen Yangfu's cell. By the time we discovered him, he had already escaped from here long ago."
The cell was quite large, much better than the cells outside.
Wu Enchu, whether as an explanation or otherwise, said calmly, "Don't worry, apart from me taking a little blood from him periodically, I did not abuse him in any way. I can guarantee this with my honor."
"Where is my father?" Chen Jinzhao retorted.
Ding Ling couldn't answer and could only say as calmly as possible, "You ask me, I don't know. I only know that he is no longer within the Xuan Tian Guan. As for where he went, I think you'll have to ask him clearly the next time you meet him."
Chen Jinzhao lunged at Ding Ling.
Ding Ling subconsciously tried to dodge, but found that Chen Jinzhao's speed was much faster than his. He couldn't dodge and was grabbed by the collar by Chen Jinzhao, then he saw Chen Jinzhao's eyes filled with rage.
When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you.
"I told you, I don't know," Ding Ling said again.
"Even if you kill me today, I won't be able to tell you his whereabouts."
Wu Enchu did not stop him.
It was appropriate to let Chen Jinzhao vent his anger at the right time. Otherwise, this brat might tear down his Xuan Tian Guan! At that time, his half-century of planning would be in vain, and his beautiful goal would become a fleeting illusion.
Chen Jinzhao had the urge to kill everyone here.
However, Ding Ling's gaze was calm, which gradually calmed Chen Jinzhao down. He released his hand and turned to look at a secret passage in the cell, "I want to know how you let him leave under your noses?"
"This..."
Ding Ling looked troubled and still claimed ignorance.
Chen Jinzhao really wanted to kill him with a single blow!
He suppressed his murderous intent with all his might, knowing that it would not help him find his father.
Wu Enchu, who was by the side, finally spoke, "I have already had all the guards of this prison killed. They failed to hold their posts. If possible, I will cooperate with you in searching for Chen Yangfu's whereabouts. If we really can't find him, I can only offer you some compensation."
Chen Jinzhao hesitated to speak.
"Of course, I know you disdain compensation," Wu Enchu continued.
"But the compensation I'm talking about is not financial compensation, nor is it medicinal agents for bodily functions. It's something you want to know. For example, where the supernatural forces present on the land of China are distributed. And, regarding the hierarchical differences between you super-beings, I can tell you one by one."
Chen Jinzhao interrupted Wu Enchu, "Right now, I only want to find my father. I have no other intention of paying attention to anything else."
Wu Enchu's eyelids drooped, and he sat on the dragon throne, no longer speaking.
"What is that place?" Chen Jinzhao pointed deeper into the prison. There was a steel gate more than ten meters high, and the gate was locked with dense chains, which were thicker than Chen Jinzhao's thighs.
Ding Ling subconsciously looked at Wu Enchu.
Wu Enchu said calmly, "That has nothing to do with you. This is Xuan Tian Guan's restricted area, and no one is allowed to enter or leave. However, I can guarantee you that Chen Yangfu is definitely not in that room."
Chen Jinzhao withdrew his gaze and looked at the secret passage in the cell.
"Ding Ling, you and Chen Jinzhao go to the depths of the secret passage to investigate. Report to me immediately if you have any news. I also want to know if Chen Yangfu is dead or not," Wu Enchu ordered Ding Ling, who cupped his hands in acknowledgment.
"Chen Jinzhao, let's go," Ding Ling turned to look at Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao did not hesitate and turned to enter the secret passage, with Ding Ling closely following.
After walking for half an hour, they heard the sound of flowing water. Chen Jinzhao stopped.
They had reached the exit of the secret passage.
However, the end of the secret passage was not the outside world, but an underground river.
If nothing unexpected happened.
Chen Yangfu should have left through this underground river.
But Chen Jinzhao did not know where this underground river eventually flowed, nor where it would enter the sea.
Given such a long and dark underground river, Chen Yangfu's chances of survival were low.
In fact, he had already prepared for the worst before entering the Xuan Tian Guan, but when he truly faced this moment, he was still somewhat unwilling.
Chen Jinzhao clenched his fists.
"Father, where exactly are you?"