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Qian Guxing was somewhat bewildered.

The appearance of this combination of Diao Deyi and Ding Hui was something she hadn't anticipated.

These two... seemed to have nothing to do with each other.

Suppressing her excitement about going over to chat with Diao Deyi, she planned to first dismiss Ding Hui.

With an outsider present, it wasn't appropriate to reminisce with Diao Deyi.

With that thought, Qian Guxing asked,

"Lord Ding Hui, may I know the purpose of your visit?"

Her tone was strictly professional.

Since her father's death, Lord Ding Hui hadn't shown any special concern.

She vaguely remembered him sending some medicinal materials to their residence.

That was better than those who suddenly fell out of contact.

But those materials were of no use in her predicament at the time.

During these days, only Diao Deyi truly helped her stabilize her position and supported her throughout.

Now that her position was secure, those old fellows saw her taking on this burden and everything began to operate normally; many started visiting again, some even proposing marriages!

Qian Guxing felt disgusted.

When she was most helpless, no one stood by her.

Now that everything was clear, they jumped out, wanting to devour her completely.

The Qian Family had only her as the sole successor; marrying her meant taking over some authority over the Prison, a place rich in resources.

After the demon attack, the Prison staff had undergone a major purge.

Those who narrowly escaped death either changed jobs or resigned.

After all, many crowded into the Prison because it was easy, comfortable, and lucrative.

If demons could attack and massacre in the Prison, who would dare to casually venture in?

After all, in the Prison, there were no powerful figures to maintain order;if demons invaded, it was truly a slaughterhouse with only one exit, with nowhere to escape.

Initially, the Prison had many guards of the same rank as her father.

Later Qian Guxing learned that even those off-duty guards were attacked and killed by demons at home.

But the demons didn't know that only the on-duty guards possessed the keys to their assigned high-security cells.

When off-duty, all high-security cell keys were kept at the Third Hall.

Therefore, only the No. 10 high-security cell her father, Qian Guyue, was responsible for was attacked.

These were things Qian Guxing only understood after taking up her father's position as a guard.

Now, she carried the key to that No. 10 cell on her hip.

Because the cell was empty, its content taken by demons.

The cell being empty, the key had become a mere ornament; it seemed to console someone emotionally, so it was left with Qian Guxing, as a memento.

Only when something new was detained in cell No. 10 would she be asked to hand over the key.

The key to the high-security cell on Qian Guxing's waist also became a symbol of authority.

As all the previous guards had died.

For the time being, no second guard had been appointed in her place.

Thus, in the Prison, she reigned supreme, almost on par with the Prison Chief.

Of course, this was also due to the ongoing rebuilding of the cell blocks.

Now that the cells were nearly rebuilt, they would probably start recruiting again, and her position as the top authority in the prison wouldn't last much longer.

This was why those old fellows outside had started scheming, wanting a piece of the pie in the Prison.

Gradually understanding the twisted paths inside, Qian Guxing only felt disgusted.

Only after real interactions did she realize how precious those carefree days were.

And someone like Diao Deyi, who extended help during her darkest times, was truly one in a million.

Thus she cherished this relationship even more.

However, the appearance of Ding Hui did puzzle her.

Could it be... Lord Ding Hui also wanted a share of the Prison's benefits?

It was not strange for Qian Guxing to think so; the timing was just too coincidental.

But Ding Hui's next words made her slightly startled.

"I came to see someone."

"Who?"

"I don't know."

Ding Hui looked at Fang Yu.

Qian Guxing felt slightly displeased.

What did Lord Ding Hui want with Diao Deyi, and what was their relationship?

Her gaze shifted between them when suddenly, Fang Yu walked toward her.

As his tall figure approached, Qian Guxing felt excited, and her face involuntarily softened.

Before she could speak, Fang Yu spoke first.

"Ding Hui is accompanying me. I recently captured someone and had Liu Ningran responsible for the escort here; where did you arrange for him to be detained? I want to go see him."

So he came for official reasons.

Qian Guxing felt a tinge of disappointment but quickly adjusted her mindset.

As for Liu Ningran...

Honestly, Qian Guxing wasn't even aware that Liu Ningran was escorting someone here on Fang Yu's behalf, otherwise, she wouldn't have been so careless.

It couldn't be helped; that guy was too aloof.

Or perhaps it's typical of those high-ranking people from Yangshen Hall to adopt such a distant attitude toward those below, unlike Diao Deyi, who was unusually affable.

Of course, it might also be because she and Diao Deyi had known each other for a long time, naturally different...

Thinking that Diao Deyi might be cold to others but relaxed and casual with her, Qian Guxing's heart fluttered uncontrollably, a unique joy bubbling within her.

"Qian Guxing? Qian Guxing??"

Only when Fang Yu's voice suddenly increased in decibel did Qian Guxing snap back to reality.