Chapter 51 - Prisoner (2/2)

”These cuffs are causing any qi I create to dissipate.” He looked at the black metallic cuffs on his wrists and although they weren't connected, they still restricted him from condensing qi. His soul energy wasn't affected nor was his vital energies, but his qi was. It wasn't simply that. He couldn't absorb essence energy from the world. His qi cultivation wouldn't be able to advance in that case.

”I can still cultivate my vital energies. It's likely because they intend to use me to work the mines. If I can't use my vital energies, I can't mine effectively. However, body cultivation requires essence tempering or resources to do. This means people couldn't cultivate their body either. As for soul cultivation, they probably didn't even consider due to the sheer difficulty. This would be my benefit, but...I can't use my soul energy.” He quietly murmured his analysis of the situation.

If he recovers his vital energies, he'll be able to use his refined body to its maximum, but escaping with only a Qi-Unification combat prowess would be impossible. Since he didn't know how long it would be before his soul cultivation returned, he had to plan for the immediate.

The Immortal Herculean Method!

The Nascent Herculean Physique only required fierce will, not resources. With this, he can increase his strength continuously. If he reaches the perfection-level, he may be able to leave if an opportunity presented itself. This was the plan. It was his only plan.

After several hours, he was taken away, placed on a ship filled with unsavory characters, and transported elsewhere. He looked around and realized there wasn't just grown men, but women and children here too. They must've committed some crime. Some of these women looked like they were recently well taken care of, and so did the children.

”These people belonged to an enemy force of another. They were forcefully taken after their defeat, and to survive, had to agree to work the Deep Mines.” A gruff voice spoke. Yan Zaizen was surprised at the narration, looking towards the man who spoke. He had a set of torn robes, a dirty face, and a skinny appearance. He reminded him of a beggar on the streets. The only things noticeable were his eyes had a grey-blue color to it, making it a sight of beauty.

”Name's Tao.” He said, his voice still deep and filled with masculinity.

”I didn't ask.” Yan Zaizen stated plainly.

”But you were curious.” The man said with a smile, his teeth abnormally white. It was a sharp comparison to his dirty face and robes. He added, ”You're not from around here, are you?”

Remaining calm outwardly, but inwardly he was vigilant. This man named Tao, without a family name, without a clan name was simply too perceptive. He contemplated for a second, ”How did you know?”

”Your eyes.”

”My eyes?” He asked.

”They're not filled with hopelessness despite me mentioning the Deep Mines,” Tao spoke with an ambiguous smile on his face.

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