Eternal Life: I Rely on Fortune Points for Improvement-Chapter 58: Death from Sudden Illness

Cao Zhengyang held Wang Qisheng’s identity token, combined with his identity as the Vice Commander of Zhenbei Prison and the connections from his past role as Commander of the Divine Arrow Army, he rode swiftly and soon met the Second Prince.

About an hour’s time passed.

Cao Zhengyang returned to Zhenbei Prison.

He carried a bundle on his back.

He walked straight into Wang Qisheng’s cell.

At first, he was met with Wang Qisheng’s excited laughter.

A moment later, his voice gradually faded away.

He lay quietly inside the cell.

Cao Zhengyang placed a letter of farewell next to Wang Qisheng’s bed.

The content was simple.

It stated that Wang Qisheng succumbed to illness due to years of overwork and passed away that night, expressing deep regret towards the Second Prince in the written words.

It clarified that it was not a guilt-driven suicide.

Cao Zhengyang left in silence.

"Commander Cao, it’s so late, and you haven’t rested yet?"

Prison Chief Sun had recently also been staying at Zhenbei Prison.

He had previously followed Li Minhe, but due to Cao Zhen, Li Minhe was stripped of his cultivation and expelled from Zhenbei Prison, causing him to live in constant anxiety for some time. He thought of Jiang Feng, who often resided inside the prison under the care of his superiors, so Prison Chief Sun decided to emulate him.

He got up at night to use the latrine.

Unexpectedly, he encountered Cao Zhengyang.

As a Little Prison Chief, he rarely had the chance to see Cao Zhengyang alone, and even when he did, he never had the opportunity to speak to him.

Now that he finally encountered him, he stepped forward to greet him, hoping to leave a lasting impression on Cao Zhengyang.

Cao Zhengyang was preoccupied with worry.

He ignored him.

He paid no attention to Prison Chief Sun.

Prison Chief Sun smiled as he watched Cao Zhengyang walk away.

For someone like him, being ignored was normal; he hadn’t expected much anyway.

"Wait a moment, come over here."

But just as Cao Zhengyang was about to walk away, he seemed to think of something.

He turned back and called over Prison Chief Sun.

"Sir, my name is Sun Erdong, I work under Captain Ma’s command, if you have any orders, please let me know."

Prison Chief Sun said excitedly.

He quickly ran over and knelt on one knee before Cao Zhengyang.

Cao Zhengyang carefully observed Prison Chief Sun from head to toe.

The more he looked, the more Prison Chief Sun’s build seemed to resemble Jiang Feng’s.

He chuckled and said, "Prison Chief Sun, there’s something I need your help with."

"Sir, you can order me as you wish, I am willing to go through fire and water for you!"

Prison Chief Sun said excitedly.

Recalling Jiang Feng’s usual demeanor, where all the prison chiefs regarded themselves as inferior, Prison Chief Sun longed to rise above and step over Jiang Feng.

"Here’s the thing, the Second Prince’s teacher wants someone to go to the black market to buy something. I couldn’t refuse, but I also couldn’t really send someone. So later, if someone asks who went to the black market to buy something for the Second Prince’s teacher, you come forward and cover for me. Just say you went, but couldn’t buy anything; I’ll take care of the rest, what do you think?"

Cao Zhengyang said slowly.

"Sir, such a small thing, just leave it to me! I won’t let you down!"

Prison Chief Sun said earnestly.

It turned out to be just covering for a word, which seemed simple enough.

"Good, from now on, you’re one of Cao Zhengyang’s people."

Cao Zhengyang patted Prison Chief Sun on the shoulder.

"Thank you, Sir, I am willing to pledge my life for you!"

Prison Chief Sun immediately knelt and kowtowed to Cao Zhengyang.

He never imagined that getting up at midnight to use the latrine would lead to such a confusing yet fortunate encounter, becoming Cao Zhengyang’s trusted aide. Though he found it strange, it was an opportunity not to be missed.

"This Qi Blood Pill is defective, with only a hint of effect; it was just given to me by the Second Prince’s teacher. I was going to take it back for my servants, but since you belong to me now, I’ll give it to you."

Cao Zhengyang took out a rough, dented elixir from his belt.

Prison Chief Sun could hardly believe his eyes.

He quickly accepted it with both hands.

Although not a pharmacist, he had smelled the scent of a Qi Blood Pill before and knew it smelled just like this.

"Eat it, I take good care of my people."

Cao Zhengyang smiled.

"Sir, your kindness will never be forgotten by this subordinate!"

Prison Chief Sun was so moved that tears filled his eyes.

He tossed the elixir into his mouth and swallowed it in one gulp.

Then he clearly felt a minor force growing inside him, and he couldn’t help but kowtow to Cao Zhengyang a few more times.

"Commander Cao, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice and the Seventh Prince’s people suddenly came over, they want to take the Second Prince’s teacher into custody."

Just then, a Prison Guard came over to report.

"Oh, let them in!"

Cao Zhengyang feigned surprise, though he had long been prepared.

"Follow me."

With that, Cao Zhengyang led Prison Chief Sun towards Wang Qisheng’s cell.

Just as the two groups met at the door.

"Commander Cao, here’s the warrant for custody, I’m taking Wang Qisheng to the Dali Temple for questioning."

The Minister of the Ministry of Justice, upon seeing Cao Zhengyang, immediately presented the necessary documents.

"Wang Qisheng!"

The person accompanying the Minister of the Ministry of Justice was a staff officer of the Seventh Prince, sporting a goatee, aged over fifty. Seeing everyone gathered at the cell door, yet Wang Qisheng inside still sleeping, he sensed something was amiss.

"Quickly, open the door!"

He couldn’t help but urge.

Cao Zhengyang immediately ordered someone to unlock the chains.

The staff officer of the Seventh Prince rushed in quickly.

Wang Qisheng, sleeping with his back to the others, was turned over by him.

"Ah..."

Then he saw Wang Qisheng’s deathly pale face, shocked at once.

He couldn’t help but check for Wang Qisheng’s breath.

"Dead, Wang Qisheng is dead, who did this?"

The staff officer of the Seventh Prince shouted furiously.

"What’s going on?"

Han Dong appeared at the right time, Jiang Feng following behind her.

"This... Grand Commander, it’s not good, Wang Qisheng is dead, this seems to be his farewell letter."

Cao Zhengyang acted confused, pretending to check Wang Qisheng’s breath, then said in panic, retrieving a farewell letter from under Wang Qisheng.

"Give it to me!"

The staff officer of the Seventh Prince quickly grabbed it.

Carefully reading it through.

The content was straightforward.

Stating that Wang Qisheng, having engaged in the long-term research of elixirs, was left with a chronic condition, knowing his time was short, feeling ashamed towards the Second Prince, unable to face him, the illness struck tonight, and in pain, he wrote this farewell letter.

"Sir, I don’t believe Wang Qisheng died of illness, someone must have meddled!"

The staff officer of the Seventh Prince stated to the Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

"Are you suspecting that in the cell I, the Commander, oversee, someone could have killed the Second Prince’s teacher without anyone knowing?"

Cao Zhengyang replied angrily.

The staff officer of the Seventh Prince did not rush to argue but stared at the Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

The Minister of the Ministry of Justice, after reading the farewell letter, said hesitantly, "The content of the letter and the state of Mr. Wang’s body don’t appear to be foul play."

As the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, he didn’t want to offend either side.

"In Zhenbei Prison, there’s a Little Prison Chief who helped Wang Qisheng go to the black market for something, where is he?"

The staff officer, still angry, shouted.

Jiang Feng remained motionless.

Cao Zhengyang tilted his head towards Prison Chief Sun.

Prison Chief Sun knew, even if he was foolish, that the situation was far more serious than he had imagined, but thinking it was just a matter of speaking up, he assumed there’d be no problem.

He stepped forward and said, "It’s me. I went to the black market for Teacher Wang, but didn’t buy anything."

"Nonsense, what did you go to the black market for?"

Cao Zhengyang shouted angrily, grabbing Prison Chief Sun by the shoulder, pulling him forward as the Qi and Blood Power surged, triggering the medicine’s effect within Prison Chief Sun.