Chapter 749: Immortal Prison

Chapter 749: Immortal Prison

In no time, they reached Heart Lotus City. Hui watched from where he hung under Xi Muchens arm. Immortals flew around in the sky, going about their business. No one paid too much attention to Hui, handcuffed and dragged into the city. For his part, Hui looked around calmly. Placidly, he surveyed the sky. Its troublesome to always enter the loop at different times. It makes it hard to determine whos stuck in the loop, and whos aware.

Tian Lan scooted up his arm, nosing at Zhubi. Hey! Wanna play?

Zhubi looked at her, then huffed and turned away, resting his head on his own coils again.

Tian Lan, do you want to fly away? Were going to prison, Hui informed her.nove(l)bi(n.)com

Prison? Ive never been to prison. Sounds fun, Tian Lan said.

Ah well, fair enough. Shes a dragon and the daughter of the Azure Dragon. Im sure she can get out of prison easily, if she wants.

Cho Haoli perked up at that. Tian Lan, why dont you come with me? Then you wont have to go to prison.

Tian Lan shook herself vigorously. No! I dont like you. Youre mean!

Cho Haoli pressed his lips together, raking his eyes over Hui. Why? What do you have, that I dont?

Self-conscious under Cho Haolis gaze, Hui squirmed. Elder Brother why are you looking at me like that? Elder Brother Xi Muchen, Cho Haolis making me uncomfortable.

Xi Muchen shook his head at Cho Haoli and tutted. Stop making eyes at the prisoners.

Making eyes Cho Haoli shut his mouth, his nose wrinkled. Who cares about him? I only want his dragon-taming prowess!

Hui coughed. Er, phrasing

Xi Muchen hooked a brow at Cho Haoli.

Spluttering, Cho Haoli backed away. You know what I mean! Look at him! The man has two dragons!

Xi Muchen finally reached an empty cell and tossed Hui inside. Even as he flew toward the back of the cell, the door clanged shut, giving him no chance to escape. He caught himself in midair before he struck the wall and slammed his feet down, landing on his feet.

Xi Muchen squinted. You can use qi?

Oh, shit! I forgot Im not supposed to be able to use qi! Hui stumbled backward and fell on his butt, playing up the fall. Ow! Ah, I almost caught myself with my acrobatic skill. Its too bad I cant use qi, or I would have nailed it!

Shaking his head, Xi Muchen snorted and turned away. He nodded to Cho Haoli. Lets go.

Hui squinted at Xi Muchen. Im not sure if he believed me, or just thought it was funny.

Ill take it, one way or another!

Cho Haoli paused at Huis door. He reached through the bars. Give me the dragon. She doesnt deserve to be locked up.

Tian Lan reared up and hissed, striking at Cho Haolis hand. He retracted it a hairs breadth before her needle-sharp teeth severed his fingertip.

Hui sighed. Im so sorry, Senior. I dont think Tian Lan wants to go with you.

Cho Haoli scowled. Youre just a prisoner. Hand her over!

Hui backed away, covering Tian Lan with a protective hand. Senior, please dont commit crimes against humanity, okay?

Cho Haoli. What did I say about other mens dragons? Xi Muchen called from the stairs.

Will you stop saying that? Cho Haoli protested. He glared at Hui one last time, then retreated, following Xi Muchen back up the stairs.

Hui watched them go. When he could no longer see or hear them, he waited for another half hour, then another hour, just to be sure. Only when he was sure he was alone with the prisoners did he jump up and go to the door, peering around.

Who else is here? Should I break out, or is it better to wait and see what the Inspectors offer me?