deltrittennovels Chapter 227 This isn't a marriage down, it's clearly a marriage into a wealthy family!
Chapter 227 This isn't a marriage down, it's clearly a marriage into a wealthy family!
The library of Abyss Prison is a stand-alone Gothic building, hidden in a grove of low pine trees on the far east side of the prison, with two guards on duty at the entrance year-round.
The moment you push open the door, you are greeted by the rich aroma of ink and the mellow scent of old paper.
The bookshelves here reach to the ceiling, filled with ancient books with yellowed covers, secret records of the supernatural realm, and prisoner files. A few wall lamps with a cold glow illuminate the passageway, making it quiet and solemn.
Leng Meng, using her authority as the warden, opened the forbidden area where high-level secret manuals were stored, and the three of them had a clear division of labor:
Leng Meng investigated ancient books on curses and rules, Vivian sorted through literature related to medical supernatural diseases, and Lin Feng was responsible for searching for related books on summoning spells, dispelling spells, and other related topics.
Time slipped away quietly with the rustling of fingers across the pages, and the twilight outside the window was gradually replaced by deep darkness.
Lin Feng rubbed his sore eyes, closed the ancient book in his hand, and looked up at the two women not far away—
Leng Meng was frowning as she flipped through a scroll of animal hide, her fingertips unconsciously tapping the table.
Vivian put on her silver-rimmed glasses and carefully marked suspicious items on the paper with her pen. Both of them were immersed in the book and focused on their work.
"So, did you find anything?" Lin Feng stepped forward, his voice extremely low, as if afraid of breaking the tranquility of the library.
Leng Meng shook her head: "Most of them are ordinary curses from strange creatures, which don't match the rule-level primordial curses like yours."
Vivian also took off her glasses, rubbed her temples, and said with a hint of regret:
"I've also checked a lot of medical records, and only found a few cases of symptoms similar to the erosion of life force, but there is no corresponding way to cure it, let alone any mention of the characteristic of 'needing to combine with an S-class female ghost to suppress it'."
The three of them searched together for nearly an hour, going through almost all the relevant books in the forbidden area, but still found nothing.
The clock on the wall ticked, its hands gradually pointing to 10:30.
Leng Meng straightened up and stretched her limbs: "Forget it, let's stop here for now. Continuing to investigate will only be a waste of time."
Vivian nodded in agreement, her eyes revealing her exhaustion.
After tidying up the scattered ancient books, the three walked out of the library side by side.
After taking only a few steps, Vivian suddenly spoke softly:
"It's so late. Lin Feng, come back with me tonight. I've prepared some tonics to help him recover."
There was a two-second silence, then Leng Meng raised an eyebrow, her eyes carrying a hint of warning:
"Take it easy tonight. We're leaving for the Anning Quadrant tomorrow. Don't let Lin Feng look so dejected!"
Upon hearing this, Vivian's face immediately lit up with joy. She quickly and affectionately hooked her arm around Lin Feng's, replying with certainty:
"Don't worry, Sister Leng Meng, I will definitely take good care of Lin Feng and make sure he doesn't get tired!"
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"I don't believe you! I'll definitely take advantage of Brother Feng tonight!"
"Leng Meng is so generous! She's already had her 'training' this afternoon, so she won't argue with Vivian tonight. As expected of the warden who's in charge of the overall situation, she's all about fair rotation (doge)."
"Take it easy, Feng! Even though you're in great shape, no matter how strong an ox is, it can't withstand working day and night!"
"Leng Meng: Be mindful of the impact, be mindful of sustainable development. Vivian: Understood, will complete...deep conditioning task!"
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The next day, after breakfast.
Lin Feng accompanied Vivian back to her room to pack her luggage, while Leng Meng went straight to Qin Yue's office to explain the matters to be handled during her absence.
Qin Yue had just finished assigning tasks to the trainee prison guards when she saw Leng Meng enter. She immediately stood up and said, "Warden."
Leng Meng walked to the table and stood still, getting straight to the point: "Effective today, you are being promoted to Deputy Warden. The appointment notice from the Administration Department will be issued shortly."
Qin Yue was taken aback and subconsciously waved her hand: "Warden, this is not appropriate. I... I feel that I am not capable enough."
"Your abilities are more than enough; what you lack is just a bit of confidence," Leng Meng said with an undeniable certainty.
"Remember, your position determines your thinking. Once you're in this position, it won't be long before you're completely at ease."
Leng Meng paused, then changed the subject:
"In addition, I will be leaving Abyss Prison for a period of time. During this period, you will be in full charge of all affairs of the prison."
"Don't worry, we're not abandoning our responsibilities. We can hold a conference call every day."
"Are you leaving?" Qin Yue asked in surprise again, "Are you going to recuperate?"
Leng Meng let out a soft breath, raised her hand to stroke her lower abdomen, and softened her voice: "It's not an injury, it's pregnancy."
"Pregnant?!?!" Qin Yue's pupils contracted sharply, her voice rising several decibels in shock as she blurted out, "Then who is the father of the child...?"
She realized her mistake halfway through her sentence and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Warden, I was being presumptuous."
"It's alright." Leng Meng said nonchalantly, a faint smile playing on her lips. "The child's father is Lin Feng."
"Lin...Lin Feng?!" Qin Yue's mouth gaped open, her throat seemingly blocked, and it took her a long time to squeeze out the rest of the sentence, "He's a human! How could you..."
In the perception of this bizarre world, humans have always been synonymous with weakness.
It was truly unbelievable to Qin Yue that a powerful S-class anomaly like Leng Meng would combine with a human.
"He's a bit special." Leng Meng didn't elaborate, just said it briefly.
Qin Yue was stunned for a moment, then as if she remembered something, the shock in her eyes gradually turned into realization.
Yes, Lin Feng is no ordinary human being.
In recent days, his performance has far exceeded everyone's expectations. If it weren't for those powerful blows he unleashed, they would never have been able to defeat the witch and the former warden in succession.
Coming to her senses, Qin Yue quickly asked, "Warden, where are you going to rest and recuperate during your pregnancy?"
"Go to the Tranquility Quadrant." Leng Meng's voice carried a hint of warmth. "Lin Feng has a 20-acre mansion there. I plan to give birth there. After the child is born, I will return to take over the prison."
"The Tranquil Quadrant?!" Qin Yue was once again utterly shocked.
The Tranquility Quadrant is to the bizarre world what Victoria Peak is to Hong Kong—a place only the wealthy and powerful are qualified to reside in, let alone a mansion occupying twenty acres.
I never expected Lin Feng to be so arrogant!
It seems that Leng Meng didn't "marry down," but rather married into a wealthy family!
Qin Yue composed herself and said solemnly, "Warden, don't worry. You just need to focus on your pregnancy and childbirth. I will do my best to handle everything here!"
Leng Meng nodded in satisfaction, then pushed over an exquisite luxury handbag that was next to her:
"Lin Feng asked me to give this to you as a way of thanking you for sharing my burdens."
Qin Yue recognized the bag at a glance; it was a limited edition from a luxury brand. The price of this bag was equivalent to her entire income for three years without eating or drinking.
She quickly waved her hand in refusal: "Warden, this is too valuable, I cannot accept it!"
"Take it." Leng Meng shoved the handbag into her hand. "Although we spend most of our time in prison, we still occasionally attend some social events."
"Having a decent-looking bag will make you stand out and prevent people from looking down on you."
Having said that, Qin Yue couldn't refuse any longer and could only happily accept it, inwardly sighing with admiration:
As expected of the warden, not only is she incredibly capable, but she also has an exceptional eye for choosing a husband!