Chapter 331 - 191: A Grand Funeral with Honors
"Jiang Feng."
"This..."
"Quickly call the Prison Doctor!"
Bao Longwei rushed to Jiang Feng’s side.
He saw Jiang Feng’s head hanging low, a large bloodstain on his chest.
His heart sank, and he slowly lifted Jiang Feng’s head.
Jiang Feng’s eyes were tightly shut, mouth full of fresh blood, and he was already breathless.
"Commander Jiang!"
Officer Zhao and two others entered, all shocked by the scene before them.
"My lord, what happened to the Commander?"
Chief Duan asked.
"Bring the Prison Doctor!"
Bao Longwei shouted angrily.
"Yes!"
Chief Duan hurried out.
After a while, Prison Doctors Zhang and Wang quickly arrived.
Both hurriedly checked Jiang Feng’s body.
Seeing Jiang Feng’s current state, they were deeply saddened and performed various examinations in front of everyone.
Finally, Prison Doctor Zhang choked up, "Commander Jiang was unfortunate, fate toyed with him!"
"All meridians are severed, Qi Blood reversed; he died from internal demons."
Prison Doctor Wang continued.
The two stood aside, weeping.
Jiang Feng had been kind to them, recruiting them to Zhenbei Prison, allowing them to hold official positions in Dragon Capital. Now, with his death, they felt immense regret.
And feared they would have no one to rely on after Jiang Feng was gone.
"How could this happen?"
Officer Zhao slumped to the ground.
Jiang Feng was in closed-door cultivation, and he was tasked with guarding him, yet Jiang Feng died while in retreat.
"It’s all your fault. I told you to guard Commander Jiang; what were you doing?"
Chief Duan angrily scolded.
"Old Zhao, you’ve deeply disappointed us."
Officer Yang was also furious.
Both were eager to shift the blame.
"I..."
Officer Zhao couldn’t refute.
Glancing at everyone and then at Jiang Feng, he finally knelt in front of Jiang Feng, crying and slapping his own face: "Lord Commander, I failed to take care of you. I deserve to die, I deserve to die!"
He feared being punished by Bao Longwei.
"Jiang Feng?"
At this moment, Wu Shao Long also rushed in.
He was the Heir of Prince Jing, and few dared to stop him as he barged in.
"Commander Jiang."
Chu Tianhe followed closely behind Wu Shao Long.
"This... Commander Jiang, he..."
Both were stunned by the scene.
Bao Longwei was pondering how to explain to Han Dong. Feeling uneasy, he personally examined Jiang Feng’s body again, confirming there were no signs of life, meridians severed, Qi Blood reversed - death was caused by internal demons.
Death occurred in the blink of an eye.
It seemed not painful.
"Alas, attempting a breakthrough during a retreat is such a significant matter. Why didn’t he tell me first?"
Bao Longwei sighed.
Regarding Jiang Feng’s death, he wasn’t heartbroken but felt it was a great pity.
After all, Jiang Feng managed Zhenbei Prison meticulously, causing no trouble and enhancing his own achievements.
Now, dying from internal demons was so sudden and regrettable.
"This is..."
At this moment, Bao Longwei saw the Heaven-Stealing Creation Insights meticulously copied by Jiang Feng, placed before him.
"Heaven-Stealing Creation Insights, this... fate indeed toys with people, alas!"
Upon closer inspection, Bao Longwei confirmed it was indeed the Heaven-Stealing Creation Insights. Jiang Feng died for this book, feeling regretful, Bao Longwei couldn’t help feeling heartache.
Thinking Jiang Feng’s death was too undeserving.
This Heaven-Stealing Creation, due to its unconventional approach and bold advances, was seen by many in the Academy. Bao Longwei had also glanced at it before, astonished by the methods described.
He once wondered who would use the methods within to attempt a breakthrough in cultivation.
Unexpectedly, the matter occurred right beside him.
"Hiding in the Academy for two days just to memorize this book, and lost his life for it, he..."
Wu Shao Long wanted to mock him but ultimately held back.
"If I had known earlier he spent two days studying the Creation Insights in the Academy, perhaps I could have saved his life."
Bao Longwei sighed.
"I warned him; it’s his inability to distinguish right from wrong and refusal to heed advice. Now, suffering this fate is his own doing."
Wu Shao Long snorted coldly, thinking Bao Longwei was blaming him.
"Your Highness, don’t misunderstand, I don’t mean that. It’s Jiang Feng’s penchant for going solo; he doesn’t communicate about significant matters like retreats."
Bao Longwei explained.
"He brought this on himself, died from internal demons, as stubborn as a mule. No one could dissuade him. Commander, don’t mourn for him. If the Court holds us accountable, I can testify for you."
Wu Shao Long softened his tone.
"Thank you, Crown Prince." Bao Longwei nodded, "But Jiang Feng was Vice Commander of the Prison. His mysterious death, Crown Prince, please don’t mention lightly to others - let him rest in peace."
"Alright."
Wu Shao Long nodded silently.
"I will go to the Imperial City and request the Holy Emperor to grant Jiang Feng a grand burial. Ensure no one moves his body rashly without my orders."
Bao Longwei commanded.
"Yes!"
Chief Duan and others responded in unison.
Soon, Jiang Feng was laid on the bed.
Officer Zhao, with eyes red from crying and a swollen face, continued guarding at the door.
After Bao Longwei left,
The atmosphere within the prison gradually shifted.
Prison Doctors Zhang and Wang mourned deeply for Jiang Feng; Officer Zhao and the other two were heavy-hearted. Jiang Feng’s sudden death left the three Chiefs fearing punishment, especially Officer Zhao, whose tears flowed like rain.
Slowly, stories of Jiang Feng’s death by internal demons spread within the prison.
"Old Wang, later call Old Ma and Old Feng, come to my place for pickled vegetables and tofu; let’s have a drink together."
Uncle Huo came to the workshop to find Prison Chief Wang.
Ever since being transferred from the first floor to the third floor by Jiang Feng and made a Prison Chief, Uncle Huo’s quality of life soared, often drinking with the three of them.
"Old Huo, there’s something I’m not sure if it’s true."
Prison Chief Wang’s expression was serious.
He saw Prison Doctors Zhang and Wang crying, and after Bao Longwei left, Chief Duan and others looked solemn. Perceptively, he felt something amiss and learned from the two Prison Doctors that Jiang Feng died from internal demons.