Chapter 61

Time passed, and before he knew it, Zheng Xiaotian had spent a week in prison. As expected, it was not easy to improve his cultivation level. Now, he was still at the Foundation Establishment stage, at the peak of Great Perfection, making no progress.

During this week, every day was the same: he would go out for fresh air when it was time, exercise when it was time, and bully others when it was time. Some might say, shouldn't he be working? Like being a tailor or a farmer. The labor protection items were all branded "Jianlao," and the organic vegetables were also branded "Jianlao." They used everyone's waste to grow and sell the vegetables.

None of this existed in the United States, especially not in this prison. Each and every one of the inmates was a violent criminal. With no hope of ever being released, would they even be willing to work? They would just move you instead. If they killed a guard or two every day, it would be a disaster.

Zheng Xiaotian and Henry were in a corner, basking in the sun, chatting, and watching others fiercely competing for the basketball.

Zheng Xiaotian had never understood what was so fun about soccer and basketball. Everyone just ran around after a ball. To make it more interesting, they developed badminton, table tennis, volleyball, and rugby, all with different sizes and shapes.

Now, in the United States, feeling the American atmosphere, he suddenly felt he understood the truth. Unity, indeed, was for unity. They needed teamwork to achieve victory. All kinds of entertainment activities were designed to cultivate a sense of unity, no wonder they were so united.

Of course, China had its own way of unity. They would constantly remind you that soldiers must obey orders, which is their duty. Any task is more important than life. Yes, indeed! If you are given an order, it doesn't matter if you die, but you must complete the order.

In the end, because life was not as important as completing the order, they were united like a machine. With China's population advantage, the sheer number of people meant that a few sacrifices were insignificant. Even if some were sacrificed, the pressure they would bring to the enemy would be absolutely terrifying.

"What are you thinking about?" Henry waved his right hand in front of Zheng Xiaotian's face.

"Nothing much." Zheng Xiaotian shook his head. "Do you think we have any chance of getting out of here?"

"Ha!" Henry laughed. "Don't even think about it. It's impossible. Outside, there's an entire reinforced battalion, about three thousand troops. They have all kinds of heavy weapons, even missiles. Even if you were a god, you couldn't save your comrades."

Zheng Xiaotian lowered his head. Indeed, he thought. If you can be locked up here, there's no way out. He could only wait for this bizarre mission to end and then go home. He hadn't gained anything, and he had lost a set of armor. This was a losing deal. When he returned, he would face gunfire again. As a mortal, he would surely die. Damn it!

"Actually, since we're here, we might as well make the best of it. Consolidating your unshakable position is the most important thing. If you are solid, others won't dare to mess with you, and you can live a happy life." Henry smiled. This was his mindset. Since he was here, he couldn't leave, so he had to adapt.

Zheng Xiaotian shook his head. He thought, how could my situation be the same as yours? I will definitely leave, go back, and face bullets. At that time, I will still be a mortal. Damn it, how does it feel like the system is playing with me? I was in a dead end from the start, and after barely saving myself, I'm back in a dead end.

At that moment, as the two of them were relaxing, a group of people walked over.

Henry nudged Zheng Xiaotian.

"What?" Zheng Xiaotian turned to look at Henry. But as he turned, he saw a group of people walking toward them.

"Don't say much. They're coming for you, but I'll handle it." Henry said.

Zheng Xiaotian didn't respond. There was a term called "default," and another called "too lazy to care." He belonged to the latter.

"Hey, Henry."

"Hey, Qian Danyi."

What a name, Zheng Xiaotian thought. Was your mother just against you, or did she just not think when naming you? Forget it, that's your family's business.

"Henry, we're pretty familiar, and you should know why I'm here. Newcomers must pay respects." Qian Danyi said.

"I know, I know. This newcomer is now my brother. I'll represent him and pay the respects. Five packs of cigarettes, brother, take them and share them with everyone." Henry set the price.

Qian Danyi didn't expect Henry to protect the other person. He thought, he was here on orders, not to collect respects, but to deal with someone. The goal was to deal with Zheng Xiaotian. Now, it seemed tricky.

"Ten packs." Qian Danyi countered.

"No, no, no, five packs. This is my brother. According to the rules, three packs would be enough, but I'm giving you face, Qian Danyi, so five packs. You're not trying to bully me, are you?" Henry's eyes narrowed. Now, he felt more and more that the other person was looking for trouble.

"Ten packs, not one less. If you can't do it, we'll have to use force." Qian Danyi's tone was firm. He thought, the other person is also a man of pride and won't be bullied. So, he definitely won't agree. If he doesn't agree, they will have a reason to deal with Zheng Xiaotian.

"Is that so." Henry fell into thought. He considered that if it really couldn't be avoided, he would agree.

"Your mother must have named you after your character. You, completely, deserve a beating!" Zheng Xiaotian stepped forward, moving in front of Henry.

"Uh, my brother is just joking." Henry smiled at Qian Danyi and then reached out to pull Zheng Xiaotian. "Don't cause trouble. I said I'll handle it."

"The simplest way is to flatten the other person." Zheng Xiaotian pointed at Qian Danyi.

"Fine, fine, fine, you're challenging me. Today, I'll deal with you." Qian Danyi pointed at Zheng Xiaotian.