My Cell Prison-Chapter 1232 - 1231 Secret Department

When Han Dong asked about "Broken Dragon Cliff" and the theory about "the earth being excavated," Feng Kui knew nothing either.

After all, Feng Kui was born in contemporary times and had never come into contact with the early dynasty.

Moreover, the imperial court seemed to be concealing this matter; the moment someone inhaled the air, their related memories should have been wiped clean entirely.

Since there were no clues, the only thing they could do at present was to complete the commission from Governor Wang.

"Broken Dragon Cliff. Bottom."

Because a small-scale monster tide had been triggered, even though the main force had receded, a small part still hovered over everyone’s heads. Directly ascending was likely to draw back the black bear that hadn’t gone far.

The group could only take a slight detour, moving laterally along the mountain wall for several kilometers.

Floating up, Han Dong confirmed there were no issues with the forest land above, then waved to his companions below, signaling for them to climb.

Although the other zombies did not have the flying ability like Han Dong, for the "Black Zombies," rock climbing was a trivial matter nonetheless.

The Doctor merely used his mechanical legs and tentacles to climb upward, his hands folded across his chest in a leisurely manner.

Luo Gaocheng solidified a layer of ice under his soles and walked at a 90° angle on the rock wall.

Chen Xinying did the same, walking along the rock wall with talisman paper stuck to her shins.

For the recently recruited underling Feng Kui, his method of climbing was somewhat exaggerated.

While the others were scaling the cliff, he ran a short distance behind them, approximately equidistant from the Broken Dragon Cliff.

Squatting down on his knees.

Layer upon layer of power accumulates amidst black flesh, corpse energy descends...ding ding ding! The iron rings between his calves and thighs began to vibrate.

"Zombie jump"

Zombies replace walking with jumping.

Feng Kui could utilize the zombie jump to its extreme.

With a boom, he left behind a ring-shaped crater, his black body bounding up hundreds of meters in height, landing precisely at the edge of the Broken Dragon Cliff.

Han Dong revealed an appreciative expression... and this scene was also noticed by the Doctor, who burst forth with mechanical energy and quickly reached the top as well.

In this manner, the whole team ascended the Broken Dragon Cliff and arrived at the true sense of the Demon Region, which was everyone’s first time reaching such depths.

Even Feng Kui had never crossed "Broken Dragon Cliff."

The reason for not transporting the Coffin Car up was not that it was too heavy.

Rather, Han Dong had requested the following journey to be undertaken on foot... This area’s monster density wasn’t suited for using vehicles, and if they used the Coffin Car, they were highly likely to be discovered.

Walking was the safest and most adaptable approach.

Paired with the "God Travel Talisman" supplied by Chen Xinying, their walking speed was only slightly inferior to that of the Coffin Car.

Although Chen Xinying played a very important role in the team, Han Dong still kept an eye on her, quietly instructing the Doctor to observe her in secret.

"The position marked on the map is about four hundred more miles from here... I will lead the way, Mr. Huang will follow at the back.

Without my command, no one should leave the team on their own.

Should we encounter monsters on the way, I will arrange the relevant strategies."

"Yes!"

As Han Dong issued the instructions, Feng Kui was the first to respond, showing an absolute sense of obedience... This left the others in astonishment, unable to comprehend how such a significant change had occurred in such a formidable person at Han Dong’s side.

"Proceed."

Corpse Country - Imperial City District

"Tai Chi Gate"

A mysterious official clad in black-gold official robes, embroidered with a "gu insect" and wearing a wooden mask, stepped through the gate and proceeded up the 1,008 steps to arrive in front of Taiji Palace.

"Your Majesty, your humble official has an urgent matter to report!

Today, a large number of important officials have ’lost contact’ in the Demon Region; this is their corresponding waist token hanging in the pharmacy.

Just a few days ago, a ’Dragon View Taoist Master’ also lost contact in the Demon Region, and we have positioned it as [Death]."

In an instant.

A sinister wind, akin to the gales of Hell, swept out from within the hall, carrying the waist token into its embrace.

A voice as majestic as a dragon emanated from inside:

"Leave this matter to you of the Secret Department to investigate thoroughly. You may make use of the Brocade Robe Guards."

"Yes!"

...

Demon Region, a peculiar mountain located two hundred miles from Broken Dragon Cliff.

The mountain was not tall, standing only a hundred meters.

It was riddled with numerous caves, and each cave contained a natural hot spring... Furthermore, the waters of these springs were known for their restorative and healing properties.

Thus, it was called Hot Spring Mountain.

At the deepest part of the mountain, submerged in the most efficacious hot spring, were several reanimated corpses.

Han Dong,

Black Iron - Feng Kui,

Frozen Bone - Luo Gaocheng,

The three were all soaking in the hot springs, recuperating and restoring the vitality and energy they had exhausted on their journey.

It’s worth mentioning that in Han Dong’s hands was a weirdly shaped brain, which would make one think he intended to cook it in the spring if they didn’t know any better.

This brain came from Swollen Doctor, whose body was almost mechanical and naturally couldn’t bathe, with only the brain able to savor such a natural wonder.

Despite the scene appearing quite eerie, to the Doctor it was considered his utmost honor.

After all, to be cradled in the palm of a lord should be the highlight of his life.

Chen Xinying, being a woman and due to the mechanical modifications to her body, found it inconvenient to bathe and could only sit by the spring, dipping her legs while contemplating something on her own.

The reason they could relax like this

was that the monsters regarded Hot Spring Mountain as a sacred place, worshiping it. Only those who made contributions or under special circumstances could a monster earn the privilege of bathing in the hot springs; usually, everyone merely knelt and admired from a distance.

The party had easily made their way in.

During this comfortable leisure time, ’Frozen Bone’ Luo Gaocheng abruptly asked:

"Mr. Han, you’re not from this world, are you?"

Han Dong, resting an arm on the bank, casually countered, "What makes you say that?"

"The skills you’ve used are ones I have not only never seen but also never heard of... for example, the spatial ability that transported us from the cave to the coffin car.

And the tentacles that occasionally sprout from your body give me an extremely uncomfortable feeling upon a glance.

Moreover, the [Floating Corpse Internal Classic], which no one from ancient times to present could master, seems to be effortlessly controlled by you. Your way of thinking must be different from ours."

Hearing this, Feng Kui immediately chimed in:

"That’s right! We were guarding the cave entrance, never expecting that you would just leave in a coffin car. I’ve never been able to wrap my head around that... so it was spatial ability! Very impressive, Mr. Han."

"You’re right; I really am not from your world."

"Then what are you here to do?"

"Well, that depends on whether you mean the narrow or broad sense. In the narrow sense, I’m simply here for my own ’upgrading.’

In the broader sense, it has to do with the instabilities of your world... Based on the information obtained so far, I must thoroughly investigate the Imperial Palace.

Of course, I can’t change the current state of the world; I can merely take some information back.

During this time, I will also need your help. I will obtain information through legitimate means, and naturally, any reanimated corpses that assist me in the process will be duly rewarded.

Especially the few of you; I will do my best to fulfill any needs you might have.

The time is about right; let’s go.

I hope the last two hundred miles will go smoothly."

Although Luo Gaocheng had his own thoughts, he inherently trusted Han Dong very much... after all, he was quite disappointed with the world and even more so hoped that Han Dong, this ’foreigner,’ could bring about change to the current state of the world.