Chapter 70

Lin Yifan kept looking at the bill, and it wasn't until he saw the details that he suddenly understood.

Just one bald, muscular man, the leader of the hunting team, had over 20,000 in savings. The others had varying amounts, some with over 10,000, others with just over 1,000. The total of the 17 people added up to about 100,000.

Ordinary cycle travelers would definitely spend their money on the essentials, but these people had excellent equipment, including various weapons and even the ability to call for air support. Clearly, this wasn't their own money!

"Right, the group fee?"

Lin Yifan stroked his chin, suddenly remembering what Yaoling had said about paying the group fee.

It seemed that the group had a pyramid structure, with each level feeding off the one below. The equipment of the hunting teams was definitely provided by the ordinary members; otherwise, they wouldn't be so wealthy.

However, regardless of how the group operated to make money, Lin Yifan wasn't in the mood to care about it right now.

The 17 cycle travelers in front of him couldn't be left in this dilapidated cage. The rusted iron bars would likely deform with just a few collisions.

There was also the one lying on the ground, injured in the plot world, hovering between life and death. Especially the one whose heart was pierced by a bone fragment, still lying on the ground and screaming, but not dying.

"Old man, why hasn't that guy died yet?" Lin Yifan pointed to the cycle traveler lying on the ground.

"The law of the Infinite City states that no one will die except from the exhaustion of their lifespan. Theoretically, everyone is immortal, and if you have money, you can buy your life." The old accountant stroked his white beard, clearly having bought his lifespan with his salary.

Ignoring the old man, Lin Yifan continued, "So, they can't die?"

"Pretty much. Do you like listening to them scream every day?"

This black-hearted warden was still thinking of ways to hold onto the money and not treat these people. The old accountant's expression, which looked at them as scum, made Lin Yifan feel a bit embarrassed.

"Got it. Procure some medical supplies. Oh, and Dr. Jukai."

Lin Yifan patted his head and pointed to Jukai Shizuka, who was standing far away.

The天然呆 (naturally dense) girl pointed to herself, looking confused, "Huh?"

"I'm appointing you as the prison doctor now."

Jukai Shizuka patted her ample chest and smiled, "Oh! Leave it to me, teacher."

"Cold, Rika, and Hirano, from now on, you are the prison guards. Especially Hirano, as a man, there are some things that women can't handle, understand?"

Lin Yifan, now serious, looked at Hirano with a very serious expression.

Hirano, the fat otaku, thought he was just there to help out, but seeing Lin Yifan's seriousness, he suddenly understood and saluted, "Understood! If the prisoners try to be cheeky, I'll break their third leg."

Lin Yifan gave him a thumbs up, fearing that the prisoners might think the female guards were easy to provoke, like walking around naked in the prison. Having Hirano, the sinister otaku, watch them would definitely make them suffer.

Toxic Island Cold and Nami Rika nodded with serious faces, secretly surprised that Lin Yifan was indeed the warden of the prison. Although he had said it before, it wasn't until they saw the prison that they realized he was telling the truth.

After giving the instructions, Lin Yifan pointed to Miyamoto Rei and the others and said to the maid leader, Sophia, "Sophia, take them to change clothes and buy some prison guard uniforms. Make it official, and get masks so the prisoners can't see their faces."

"Understood, Warden. I'll take care of it."

Sophia led the group of curious people out, except for Saya, who stood in front of Lin Yifan, looking unhappy.

"What about me? Why don't I have a position?"

Lin Yifan placed his hand on Saya's head, and the originally fierce Saya instantly turned into a meek lamb, blushing and lowering her head.

"Actually, I didn't think of a specific role for you. Why don't you stay by my side and see if there's anything you can do?"

With Lin Yifan's large hand on her head, Saya was unhappy that he treated her like a child, but she couldn't argue back because she didn't know what to do either.

After arranging everyone, Lin Yifan picked up the old man's tablet and looked around at the nearly lifeless cycle travelers.

"Old man, tear down those five single cells and turn them into a communal detention cell. But upgrade the security measures, reinforce the walls and the door."

The old man was already sitting at the table, opening his laptop to start calculating.

Seeing that it would free up a space to hold 16 cycle travelers, Lin Yifan pointed to the bald, muscular man on the ground, "I remember there's a basic single cell that can hold a strong, muscular prisoner. How much does it cost?"

"The cost to convert a basic single cell is 5,000. Including the conversion of the detention cell, chairs, toilets, beds, and other配套设施 (facilities), it's a total of 20,000."

Hearing it was only 20,000, Lin Yifan thought it was a small amount. He had plenty of money now!

"No problem, approved!" Lin Yifan was unusually generous with the prisoners.

After approving it, he thought of something else and pointed to the many empty cells on the other side, "Build a super-thick isolation wall here. We'll be accepting other prisoners, and I don't want them to mix with the ordinary prisoners."

"Understood, noted. Is there anything else you need to change?" The old man pushed his glasses up and calculated seriously.

"It's too dark. Add more lights. I don't want them to have any private activities; they must be fully exposed to the surveillance."

The old man nodded and noted it down.

Lin Yifan was now being generous. With 230,000, he definitely wanted to make this dilapidated prison more secure. If the prisoners could kick the cell doors open, he'd be constantly on edge.

He picked up a piece of chalk and drew a line on the ground, separating the lifelong cycle travelers from the ordinary cycle travelers.

The bald, muscular men had seen their faces, so they couldn't be allowed to mix with the ordinary prisoners.

Walking to the other side, to save money, he decided to turn the cells into a communal detention cell. Single cells were too luxurious, and they needed to experience collective living.

"Demolish these ten single cells and turn them into a large detention cell. Use the freed-up space to create a cafeteria with about ten tables."

The old man raised an eyebrow. Why was the skinflint being so generous today? He couldn't help but ask, "Warden, what about the prisoners' food? Where will the kitchen be built?"

"Food? Since they can't die, they won't starve to death. Just give them instant noodles, one meal a day is fine."

The old man shivered. The skinflint's nature hadn't changed. But what Lin Yifan said was true; since they couldn't die, the cycle travelers would just lie on the ground if they were hungry.

"Alright, let's calculate the total cost." Lin Yifan dragged over a chair and prepared to sit down.

"Basic single cells, two detention cells, a cafeteria, lighting equipment, a generator, and the isolation wall and wall reinforcement. My construction worker friend said he'd give us a discount, so the total is 100,000."

Lin Yifan, who was about to sit down, fell on his butt. He had been too generous!

But these were necessary changes, especially the wall reinforcement. Even if it hurt, he had to pay the money.

He had just received 230,000 and was feeling elated, but now 100,000 was gone, even with the discount.

Such a small change! No wonder the system was so generous with the money; the construction costs were sky-high!

"Wait, this layout seems a bit unreasonable. I suggest moving the lifelong prisoners to the inside. Wouldn't that be better?"

Saya suddenly spoke up, pointing to the map on the tablet.

Lin Yifan leaned over and saw that Saya's suggestion was indeed good, especially moving the basic single cells to the corner, which made it look better.

"Indeed. Saya, help me plan the layout of the prison. These can all be demolished, as they are too old. Remember, the budget must not exceed 100,000."

Hearing Lin Yifan's praise, Saya's yellow-brown eyes sparkled with excitement, and she nodded happily.

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