CHAPTER 330: CHAPTER 291: ANOTHER BLASPHEMOUS WIZARD

The Dark Star leaned against the wall, legs crossed, looking carefree and relaxed.

Two hours had passed since entering Deceit Prison. Just like in the movies, when he first arrived in the cellblock, the veteran inmates—having been locked up for ages—were ready to gang up and teach this new "rookie" a lesson, establishing their rules in the process. But unfortunately for them, their cunning little plan blew up in their faces.

Who is the Dark Star?

He’s the founder of a Hidden Organization. While he might rank pretty low within the Dark Star Moment and almost got eaten alive, he’s undeniably one of the top-tier players in Deceit World.

The outcome, as you can imagine, was predictable.

Sure, Deceit Prison is bound by a sealing; none of the inmates can use their strange powers. But relying solely on his raw strength, the Dark Star still crushed these so-called veterans and sent them over to the corner to croon "Conquered."

After that, things got simpler: the old-timers resumed plotting their escape, enthusiastically inviting the Dark Star to join them, only to be promptly rejected.

Although the Dark Star did make his stance clear: "You want to escape, brawl, murder the guards—whatever—none of that is my business. I won’t snitch, and I won’t interfere. Just don’t disturb me when I’m sleeping."

In the end, it evolved into a neatly separated, leave-each-other-alone situation...

"The Capital City’s Deceit Prison is the highest-level prison of them all—fortified with the strictest security and holding the most vicious criminals. Even if Liang Jiqiu and Li Qiqi know I’m here, there’s no way they could break in."

"Finally, I can enjoy a stretch of peace and stability."

"With food and shelter provided, too."

"Even though I’ve only just arrived, I’m already in love with this place."

The cross-legged Dark Star decided that even if the Deceit Bureau actively begged him to leave—or forcibly kicked him out—he would never take a single step out of Deceit Prison.

A life without insane harem girls? Truly beautiful beyond words.

Thump, thump, thump.

Steady, powerful footsteps echoed through the corridor as the five veteran inmates, in the midst of escape preparations, began casually covering up their plan. One whistled. Another blocked the Secret Ceremony markings with his body. Clearly, this wasn’t their first rodeo.

Under the flickering lights, a figure in a jacket stepped forward—middle-aged, with a slightly scruffy beard and a shallow scar running along the left side of his face.

"Bro Zhou, you’re here? Hey, got a smoke? Give me one, I’m dying here."

"What’s on the menu today, Bro Zhou? Don’t give us boiled cabbage again—pigs wouldn’t touch that stuff."

The veterans took turns chiming in, desperate to redirect the visitor’s attention and prevent their painstakingly crafted escape plans from catching the Deceit Bureau’s notice and dying prematurely.

The Dark Star lazily lifted his gaze...

Oh? Turns out it’s that guy. Saw him once back when I surrendered to the Deceit Bureau. What was his name again? Oh yeah, Zhou Xu. Seems like he’s pretty high up the ranks in the system. What’s he doing here?

Doesn’t matter—it’s none of my business. Sleep, sleep, sleep.

The Dark Star had just stretched languidly when a low, commanding voice interrupted him: "Prisoner 109, come with me."

Prisoner 109? Damn, unlucky... Wait, my number is 109.

So, they’re looking for me. What rotten luck.

The Dark Star smacked his lips, got off the bed, and left the cell. Soon, he was led into a secret chamber whose continuously flickering lights created an overwhelming sense of discomfort.

"Dark Star, Zhang Xingwu?" Zhou Xu stared sharply at the prisoner marked as 109, scrutinizing his expression and not missing a single detail.

His gaze carried not only vigilance but also an undeniable sense of suspicion. Plainly, my voluntary surrender had led the Deceit Bureau to believe there was an unspeakable motive behind my actions.

But I genuinely just want to be a good person...

The Dark Star put on a deliberately exaggerated expression of innocence. "Officer, this is all a misunderstanding! I’m not Zhang Xingwu. Never heard of this Dark Star nonsense either. A mysterious man—yeah, that’s it, a mysterious man—offered me $100 to do this. And the worst part? He hasn’t even paid me yet."

Bang!

A Deceit Bureau official nearby slammed the table in anger, glaring furiously as he was about to speak...

Zhou Xu raised a hand to stop his agitated colleague, wearing the same cold expression with a piercing gaze. "I don’t get it. You’re one of the most wanted criminals in Deceit Bureau’s files. Based on the crimes committed by your Hidden Organization, you should at least be sentenced to life imprisonment. Why surrender voluntarily?"

Obviously, it was to escape the harem gang’s murderous rampage—avoid being torn apart by those crazy beauties.

But no way I could say that aloud.

Far too humiliating.

The Dark Star hunched slightly. "Officer, I had a sudden change of heart and decided I want to be a good person. So, I surrendered voluntarily. Please rest assured, I’ll work on my rehabilitation diligently and strive to be a contributing member of society."

"Don’t give me that crap! Can’t you—" The Deceit Bureau officer couldn’t hold it in anymore, slammed the table furiously, and got up to teach this smug prisoner a lesson.

Once again, Zhou Xu intervened to stop him.

After a pause, Zhou Xu continued, "You’re one of the top players in Deceit World, undeniably strong. If you genuinely wanted to hide, not even the Deceit Bureau could easily track you down. Arresting you would certainly come at a steep cost—yet you traveled thousands of miles to surrender at the Capital City’s Deceit Prison. This only means one thing... you’re trying to evade disaster and seek protection here."

At this point, Zhou Xu deliberately dragged out his words...