Chapter 576: Freedom is Priceless
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
On the second floor of the Dragonic Penitentiary was the arena.
However, there was a shortage of manpower here. The System’s strength also increased rapidly, so this place was already relatively weak.
After all, currently on Earth, there were not many who dared to go against Vigilante A>
Perhaps some people might be able to defeat him, but they would not waste their time and take this risk.
After all, Vigilante A’s existence was a symbol of order.
For most people, having a stable order was a good thing.
Even some evildoers did not wish for the world to be plunged into chaos at once. On the contrary, they wished for the peace to continue so they could slowly absorb human blood and nourish themselves.
However, Fang Ning just discovered a new use for it.
He could practice here…
The scene of him being mocked and laughed at by those four wolves was engraved deeply in his mind.
Indeed, the reason he told the System that the four wolves would be extremely useful… was to allow him the chance to vent.
Fang Ning arrived at the arena on the second level, which had a cla.s.sic circular ring structure.
The innermost circle was naturally the core of the arena, a large square used for fighting.
All the squares were paved with hard granite, and each stone was carved with a costly array to protect against extraordinary damage.
In the secondary circle was the contestant lounge, emergency treatment room, security room, equipment room… and so on.
However, starting from the third circle onwards, were audience seats. Layers of circular rings, rising one after another, were lined with dense seats which could accommodate 100,000 people.
Of course, it could not be compared to the Dark Tournament Arena from the past.
After all, this was the extremely expensive Draconic Penitentiary. It was essentially an Interspatial Equipment built by the System.
It could not be as large as the real s.p.a.ce.
For true arcane realms like the Morality City, Land of Heritage, and even the land of the Spiritual Insects, they were all over 100,000 square kilometers, which was enough to maintain a relatively large ecological circle.
Fang Ning drifted over from the second level and soon landed on a green room in the secondary room.
The sign ‘Contestant Lounge’ was hung here.
The s.p.a.ce Spirit, Achilles, quickly appeared in front of him.
“Sir, the great existence just sent in four contestants here. When they entered, they seemed to be slightly disobedient, so I’ve already taken some measures towards them.” Achilles claimed credit.
“Hm, not bad. These four wolves are cruel and ruthless. They need to be dealt with properly before they can enter the arena.” Fang Ning was secretly satisfied. Anyone who went against him before would not have a happy end.
After all, he was just a common person. He could not just let go of a grudge like Sir System.
“You’re right. Their frames are very good, and their qualifications aren’t poor. They look like they can be used as fighting beasts for a long time. Therefore, I’ve specially arranged them to single rooms. I believe they’ll soon be able to adapt to life here.” Achilles said proudly.
“If it’s you handling matters, I can be at ease. Now, let me see the white wolf first.” Fang Ning nodded in satisfaction.
“Please follow me.” Achilles floated out of the room, reached out and pointed, and a door opened.
Fang Ning followed him into the room. The room was very large, no less than a thousand square meters, with a large iron cage inside.
Inside the cage lay a white wolf.
Seeing someone enter, the white wolf immediately rose and howled, “Let me out! How dare you treat the n.o.ble descendants of the Celestial Wolf Clan like this? You all deserve to be sentenced to a thousand deaths!”
“Silence!” Achilles flew into a rage out of humiliation. He had just a.s.sured that he already handled these newcomers, but he never thought that it would suddenly make a show of its strength, as if it was still unrelenting.
This was completely challenging his authority as a s.p.a.ce Administrator!
“Well, this guy was once prominent, but is now a prisoner. It’s understandable for his emotions to be in disarray. After all, he’s not a saint, so he can’t act as if he’s neither pleased by the external gains nor saddened by his personal losses.” Fang Ning was pleased in his heart, but he put on an expression of indifference, “Let me say a few words to him.”
“Ah, please go ahead. This iron cage is covered with an extremely strong array. This wolf has had all his meridians blocked by the great existence, so it’s impossible for him to break through.” Achilles explained.
“Very good,” Fang Ning spoke while approaching the big cage, “Cang Lang, I trust you’ve been well since we last met?”
“Hmph, who’re you? Oh, I know now. You’re that Vigilante A’s companion, right?” Cang Lang was a formidable person with a nimble mind. Even under such a predicament, it could quickly respond.
Fang Ning became gloomy. He was an upright host, but others said he was a companion, as if he was a parasite…
‘Eh, even parasites seem to be stronger than me. At least they have to feed in person…
‘No, no, what am I thinking? I’m clearly the brain. I’m a commander who plans for general situations, not a useless insect who only knows how to harm the body and steal nutrition.’
Fang Ning said lightly, “What do you mean companion? I’m the Master of this Draconic Realm, the dictator of this Draconic Penitentiary, the supreme emperor, the future True Dragon Clan Leader…”
“Sorry, I can’t remember that many t.i.tles. I only know one fact, you’re that yellow dragon who doesn’t know anything about fighting.” Cang Lang said disdainfully.
‘d.a.m.n it, you really won’t yield until faced with your own coffin.’
Fang Ning suppressed his anger. He could not let the other party provoke him. Otherwise, it would be his win.
He still said lightly, “Hmph, so what if I am? Aren’t you just a fallen wolf, reduced to this state?”
There was no other way. Fang Ning never took acting cla.s.ses before nor was he trained in etiquette. The only way for him to maintain his calm was for him to remain expressionless and speak lightly…
“Hmph, we weren’t captured here by you. We were captured by the real Vigilante A. Forget it, since I lost, I have a question to ask.” Cang Lang stopped showing off its verbal prowess and directly asked.
Fang Ning looked at the white wolf in the cage and nodded, “Speak. If you want to surrender, then save your breath. We don’t accept scheming wolves here…”
“Hmph, as if I’d stoop to that level. I just want to us, how much would it cost to buy back my freedom?”
“Oh, this guy is pretty good.” Sir System suddenly interrupted.
“Hush, you. I’m getting down to business.” Fang Ning was very displeased.
“The ‘business’ you’re talking about is to extort this wolf as much as possible. Wring him out until even his bones extract oil.” The System said adamantly.
“Sigh…” Fang Ning was helpless and could only agree, “Alright, I’ll do my best.”
Only after dealing with Sir System did Fang Ning had the time to speak to Cang Lang again, “Have you heard of this saying before?”
“What saying?” Cang Lang felt anything but rea.s.sured at his words. The other party was beating around the bush, it was clear that he was going to demand an exorbitant price.
“A wise man once said, life is dear, love is dearer; but both can be given up for freedom 1 .” After Fang Ning finished reciting poetry, he continued, “Do you know how much you need to buy back your freedom now?”
Cang Lang was momentarily dumbstruck. Someone actually misinterpreted this poem in that way.
‘That Hungarian poet Petőfi must be turning in his grave.’
It was completely speechless and stayed rooted to the spot.
“Mr. Rich Host, you’re so smart. This is the first time I realized we could use poems from the past to haggle.” The System admired rarely.
“Hahahaha, there’re many things you don’t know. How can a little System like you understand the extents of my wisdom?” Fang Ning said triumphantly.