Chapter 385: Chapter 280: Promoted and Swollen with Pride

In the prison.

Zeng Lan was still distributing food to these people.

However, their gazes were all fixed on Gu An.

For many, it was their first time seeing Gu An.

But they didn’t really pay him much attention.

This place is too ordinary; not only that, the people here are ordinary, too.

Qi Refinement can be done here?

If it were before, there might have been some caution toward the unknown institute director.

But now, it seems entirely unnecessary.

First Institute here is not particularly dangerous.

These people are not a threat at all.

What some people don’t understand is why those somewhat capable strong individuals haven’t done anything to break the sealing.

Gu An looked around and roughly understood what was in these people’s minds.

He, the Master, seemed too ordinary.

That got them scheming.

As for this, he didn’t care.

If these people want to seek their own suffering, then let them taste hardship.

A strong person must do something strong at times.

Then, Gu An’s gaze settled on Zhao Qingshan and others.

These people knew him somewhat, which would make things a lot easier if they were willing.

Totally unfamiliar people do not know about the Eight Sounds Formation.

Thus, controlling them could be extremely troublesome.

It could lead to unnecessary complications on the road.

What he needed were obedient people.

“Can we leave after completing this task?” Zhang San spoke up.

“Yes,” Gu An nodded, “As long as I complete the task and come back, I can release people.”

“What if we don’t leave?” Chen Changfeng spoke up, “Or let’s say I have done some meritorious deeds, but I want to stay for a longer period, is that possible?”

Hearing this, Gu An fell silent.

The people nearby also fell silent.

Does this guy have a problem with his brain?

Who would do meritorious deeds just to stay here?

Then what’s the point of going out to achieve them?

After Zeng Lan finished distributing the items, he moved aside, not daring to disturb Gu An’s work.

“It’s not impossible,” Gu An looked at Chen Changfeng seriously, “If you don’t do well, I will also let you go.”

Since under normal circumstances he cannot send the other away, then make things difficult for him outside.

Hopefully, the other party would know their difficulty and retreat; such talent can’t always stay here either.

This person has entered the Fire Phoenix Tomb and possesses other powers.

One day, he could completely break free from control.

At that time, it would actually be very dangerous.

“Okay,” Chen Changfeng nodded immediately.

Gu An casually threw him something, saying: “Just wear it.”

“When do we leave?” Chen Changfeng promptly wore it and asked.

“Next month perhaps,” Gu An thought briefly.

He wanted to complete the task, but not right now.

He must wait.

Wait until the hard cultivation reaches a hundred.

To advance to the Early Stage of Returning to Void.

Only then can he go out.

Otherwise, it’s not safe.

Even having a bracelet to control a peak Returning to Void stage is extremely terrifying.

A slight mishap could lead to a fatal disaster.

Therefore, he must have the ability to slay a Returning to Void.

Thus, he would be reassured to take these people out.

By that time, if the other party dares do anything, just burying them along the way is fine.

It’s good for everyone.

Everyone noticed the object on Chen Changfeng’s wrist, discovering it was stuck to the wrist.

Hard to take off.

At once, many people gave up the idea.

Gu An didn’t make it difficult for them.

Instead, he turned to Zhang San and Zhang Si, saying: “How about you?”

“I’m not going,” Zhang Si shook his head.

Gu An looked towards Zhang San.

The latter hesitated and then asked, “Is it very dangerous?”

“Hard to say,” Gu An didn’t answer directly.

After thinking for a long time, Zhang San finally nodded.

He didn’t know how to leave; staying here was no solution either.

No one could be sure when they could get out.

Since that’s the case, might as well give it a try.

Furthermore, being able to go out indicates that one can continue to cultivate, still making progress.

And not fall too far behind his peers.

Gu An handed over the bracelet in his hand.

Zhang San was slightly hesitant.

Thus, he finally wore it.

Instantly, he felt as if he was controlled by something.

Escaping seemed hardly possible now.

Unless the other party voluntarily helps to release it.

Once Gu An finished the task.

Shu Ci who was waiting behind approached and said, “Leader, the Second Institute hopes to exchange two prisoners, one Primordial Spirit and one Returning to Void.”

Hearing this, Gu An nodded, “Just exchange those who are not valuable.”

The people of the First Institute also had troubles, so each institute would proactively exchange people.

After all, different places always yield some value.

And whom to exchange naturally involves those who are disobedient and offer no value.

After giving these instructions, Gu An left.

He would return at the start of the month.

As soon as Gu An left, Shu Ci found Zeng Lan and others, starting to sort out the lowest-value individuals.

Then began transferring them.

“Immortal Shu,” suddenly Zhang Si spoke up, “Is this sorting based on attitude or value?”

“Both,” Shu Ci responded.

“Where do I rank?” Zhang Si inquired.

Shu Ci opened the registry and said, “Returning to Void second from the bottom, it should be quite some time before senior’s turn comes; as for which institute you end up at will depend on the situation at each institute.”

After that, Shu Ci left.

Zhang Si remained silent.

Zhang San smiled and said, “Changing places is also good. Everyone outside says First Institute isn’t a good place, do you know why?”

“Why?” asked Zhang Si.

Zhang San chuckled, “Because only the First Institute has living people leaving.”

Zhang Si paused for a moment then said, “How about giving me your bracelet?”

“No way, I really can’t think of a way to leave, only this can help.

Moreover, one word of advice, the director never jokes, nor does he ever go back on his word.

Don’t look at Leng Qingtao escaping and not coming back, she might not have it better than staying here even if she’s alive,”Zhag San laughed as he spoke.