"Everyone, stand up!"

The guard used a rubber baton to bang on each iron gate.

Lin Hai's cell was the basic type. Those with better accommodations, like Fatty Gao and Iron Hand, were more like small suites, with doorbells instead of banging.

"Quick, Brother Lin, we need to stand properly." Wang Ergun jumped down from the bed.

"What's going on?" Lin Hai asked curiously.

"Hehe, it's time for yard exercise and we can buy some snacks at the little supermarket as well." Wang Ergun showed a blissful expression; yard time was the happiest moment of his day.

During this period, he felt a relatively cheap sense of freedom.

The doors of each cell were opened, and the prisoners lined up to go outside.

The guards were not worried about the usual prisoners causing trouble. There were snipers stationed at various points, ready for action, and anyone who tried something would quickly be riddled with bullets.

"Brother Lin, try not to veer left or right later on; those areas belong to Brother Iron Hand and Fatty Gao." Wang Ergun explained the rules to Lin Hai.

Lin Hai nodded, understanding that a place like this had internal power divisions.

"Hehe, I'm going to buy some snacks from the shop. Want to join?" Wang Ergun asked with a grin.

Lin Hai nodded, "Sure."

He also wanted to see what the prison shop looked like.

In the left corner, Fatty Gao spotted Lin Hai, and made a small gesture to those around him.

A few Super First-class underlings immediately understood and seemed to wander casually from different directions, in truth heading towards Lin Hai.

"This time the payment can increase by one-tenth, Second, you follow as a precaution."

Fatty Gao, being a criminal, never told the whole truth to even his confidants.

Cao Dan had promised him a twenty percent increase in payment, but it became ten percent in his mouth.

The guy called Second was one of Fatty Gao's two great Vajra, having just entered the Supreme Strong level of power.

"Relax, boss, just a small First-class scumbag. If he dares to resist later, I'll show him the true meaning of the name 'Shura'." Second's eyes glinted with bloodthirsty intent.

Fatty Gao nodded, "I trust your work. Best to handle him where there are no guards, to avoid complications."

"You can count on me, boss."

...

With Wang Ergun leading the way, Lin Hai walked along the gravel path to the so-called shop.

The so-called shop was actually like an old department store from the sixties, even the building construction retained the vibe from when Heavenly Prison was first built.

"Hehe, don't be fooled by its age, things sold here are almost the same as outside, even Durex." Wang Ergun laughed lecherously.

"Durex? What's that for?" Lin Hai was puzzled, you're just a prisoner, not picking up anyone outside.

"Tsk tsk, we'd naturally have no use for it, but the higher-level prisoners do have suites, and in their free time, they can bring girls from the erotic massage parlor for the night."

"Damn? That's possible?"

"Yeah, with power and influence here, it's practically the same as outside, except no freedom and no laws." Wang Ergun explained.

Chatting, Wang Ergun bought a pack of two-yuan cigarettes from the supermarket lady.

It's clear this guy had been living frugally.

"Brother, after a few days, you can apply for a job too."

"Here, we never know how long we'll be serving; many die here, but you can't always rely on family outside to send money, you have to earn it yourself."

Wang Ergun's words revealed to Lin Hai the income sources of these long-term prisoners.

Lin Hai nodded, curiously surveying everything around him.

This was his first time entering such a unique prison.

"Alright, let's go quickly, there's plenty of chances to come later." Wang Ergun pulled Lin Hai away.

"Why the rush?" Lin Hai asked, puzzled.

He was thinking of buying something.

"The supermarket belongs to the prison's no-man's land; if anyone wants to fight, it's the best place here and at the erotic massage parlor."

"You're new, easily bullied by older prisoners, best not to linger too long in this spot." Wang Ergun whispered in caution.

As soon as he spoke, the supermarket door was rudely shoved open.

A dozen of Fatty Gao's subordinates with fierce and malicious expressions arrogantly walked in, immediately surrounding Lin Hai.

"Bosses, are you here for shopping today?"

Wang Ergun instantly suppressed his fearful gaze, smiling flatteringly, nodding and bowing obsequiously.

"Wang Ergun, this is not your business. Move aside immediately." The leader sneered.

"Bosses, no problem at all, buy whatever you want, we'll cover it today." Wang Ergun, holding back his pain for money, continued flattering.

"Smack—"

A sharp slap echoed.

Wang Ergun was slapped flying, a few bloodied teeth could be seen falling in mid-air.

"Don't eat the easy meal, eat the hard one. You're lucky today; next time you babble, I'll kill you." The leader cursed vehemently, pointing at Wang Ergun.

Wang Ergun struggled to get up, but was not angry; instead, he continued to nod and bow, "It's my fault, bosses don't be angry; we'll leave."

Saying this, Wang Ergun hurriedly pulled Lin Hai's arm.

"Hold on!"

The leader stopped Wang Ergun.

Wang Ergun showed a pleading expression, "Bosses, Lin is new here, he's a bit dumb, doesn't know how things work."

"Shut up, it's not your place today, if you don't leave I'll handle you too." The leader kicked at Wang Ergun.

Lin Hai couldn't stand it anymore.

This group was clearly targeting him.

Moreover, they were extremely arrogant.

Suddenly, the leader felt his foot hit air, and did not land the kick. He then saw Wang Ergun had been pulled by Lin Hai.

"Oh? You're pretty quick, don't want him beaten?" The leader wore a expression of arrogance and mockery.

"He didn't offend you." Lin Hai said coldly.

"You're new, don't understand the rules around here!"

Finishing, the leader glared threateningly at Wang Ergun, saying, "Ergun, kneel down, bark like a dog for me and crawl over to lick my shoes clean."

Under the intimidation of a dozen burly men, Wang Ergun hesitated, his knees starting to bend.

Lin Hai grabbed Wang Ergun's shoulder, preventing him from kneeling, frowning: "Don't you care about your dignity?"

Wang Ergun gave a bitter smile and advised, "Brother Lin, these guys are Boss Gao's men; small fry like us have to accept it, dignity? Is it more important than life? I still hope to survive to see my son."

The leader laughed loudly: "Talking dignity here, are you?"

"Today, you both can take a walk down Netherworld Road."

"Kid, a lesson before you die: This is Heavenly Prison, where if you have power, you can kill at will. Here, strength rules, and the weak are slaves!"

Finishing, the leader pulled out a sharp rebar, fiercely stabbing towards Lin Hai's heart.

"Really? Strength rules? You're courting death!"

Lin Hai swiftly acted, grabbing the rebar and reversing it directly through the leader's heart.

Splash—a warm stream of blood sprayed across Wang Ergun's terrified face.