Did Ye Qing Escape from Prison

Xu Rong was completely stunned.

The guy who could phase through walls and burrow underground was someone he recognized—a frequent offender who used his supernatural abilities to sneak into women's bathrooms and bathhouses.

Though only an E-rank superhuman, he had left quite an impression on everyone in the Transcendents' Association.

"Chen Hao, the Dragon Nation has developed an Internal Energy Suppression Device capable of sealing the abilities of superhumans below A-rank. It also exerts significant pressure on ancient martial artists. Your strength must be affected too, right? Be careful when handling missions..."

"Return to headquarters immediately. We need to discuss relocating our base to the Ancient Martial World—where the device’s effects won’t reach..."

Chen Hao scratched his head in confusion.

Internal Energy Suppression Device? It could suppress ancient martial artists?

Why hadn’t he felt anything at all?

At his current early-stage Grandmaster level, he should’ve noticed something!

But for now, Chen Hao kept his thoughts to himself.

After hanging up, he searched online and was instantly shocked.

"So that’s why Ji Bochang got stuck in the wall—the device nullified his phasing ability, leading to such a gruesome death."

"What a shame, Ji Bochang... Your luck really ran out, huh~"

Chen Hao glanced at Ji Bochang’s corpse—his upper half wedged tightly into the wall, leaving only his waist and legs exposed.

If it had been a pretty girl, it might’ve been a prime opportunity to take advantage. But alas... it was just some dude.

And a dead one at that.

"Wait, why am I unaffected?"

Chen Hao muttered to himself, growing increasingly excited.

Could he be the legendary Chosen One?

Yes, he must be the pinnacle of fate itself! Why else would he be the only one untouched while other "Children of Destiny" suffered?

Plus, his "Scam God System" even allowed him to exploit the luck of other chosen ones. Did that mean... his status was far higher than he thought?

[Ding! It’s just a little perk from your system. Host, stay low-key for now. While the Transcendents' Association is weakened, you can scam them to your heart’s content.]

The system’s voice echoed in Chen Hao’s ears, and his eyes lit up instantly.

"Dad, you’re truly my real dad!"

Chen Hao’s gaze shifted craftily before a smirk curled on his lips. "If I’m unaffected... doesn’t that mean Jiang Che’s power is also crippled now?"

The mere thought sent his grin spiraling out of control. "Hahaha... Jiang Che, you bastard, how does it feel to have the tables turned?"

His mood soared.

Now, he could finally reclaim all the dignity he’d lost in front of Jiang Che!

Not that he planned to defeat him outright—just forcing Jiang Che to bow and apologize would be enough.

......

Meanwhile, near a sewer in Hangcheng’s urban district—

Clang!

A manhole cover was pushed aside.

A disheveled young man poked his head out.

Rain poured heavily, pelting his face as he emerged.

"Finally! I’m free!"

Ye Qing spread his arms wide, trembling with euphoria. His shouts soon dissolved into choked sobs—tears of overwhelming relief.

No one could fathom the horrors he’d endured in just over a week.

It was... a living nightmare!

A peak Grandmaster, trained by 18 supreme masters, a transcendent from beyond the Gate—he was supposed to be invincible. Yet he’d ended up... overwhelmed by burly men.

"This grudge... I’ll remember it."

Ye Qing gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with uncontainable fury.

If not for the sudden weakening of ancient martial artists’ internal energy—which let him seize the chance to steal a key, break his chains, and escape—he might’ve been trapped forever, enduring humiliation.

"Jiang Che! The Jiang Family of the capital! I swear, I’ll make you pay!"

His voice was hoarse, a clear testament to the torment he’d suffered.

......

"Hm? Ye Qing escaped? Noted."

Jiang Che received the call from Brother Qiang shortly after Ye Qing’s "jailbreak."

Little did Ye Qing know, the men who’d abducted and violated him were Jiang Che’s subordinates.

Jiang Che wasn’t particularly concerned.

Ye Qing was already under his thumb. After Brother Qiang’s "hospitality," the Shattering Heaven-stage puppet tailing Ye Qing had not only stayed close but also secretly recorded compromising footage of his ordeal.

If leaked, Ye Qing’s reputation would be obliterated!

And since Jiang Che had a knack for "helping" others, he’d instructed Monkey to release the videos with a fitting caption:

[The Most Tragic Grandmaster in History? Neutralized by the "Mortal Equality Device," Then Violated?]

Admittedly, he had a talent for catchy titles.

Coincidentally, the Dragon Nation’s new policies had recently pushed "ancient martial artists" into the spotlight.

Ye Qing went viral overnight!

As for doubts about his Grandmaster status?

Impossible. He was already on the wanted list, with a staggering 21-million bounty!

Now, his infamy spread like wildfire across gossip forums.

"Damn, is this for real? Did this Grandmaster piss someone off? How else could he end up like this?"

"Suddenly, Grandmasters don’t seem so untouchable anymore. Kudos to the ‘Mortal Equality Device’—no more privileges for martial artists!"

"Though... this Grandmaster’s kinda handsome. Lowkey tempted."

"Uh, sis... you’re thirsty—wait, you’re a dude???"

......

Ye Qing was shell-shocked. "You monsters! Ruining my name with these recordings!"

Seeing his humiliation spread online, he finally snapped.

"My face is ruined. I can’t show it anymore."

Gritting his teeth, he pulled out a lifelike mask from his pocket. With a few adjustments, it morphed into a flawless disguise.

Then, he pressed it onto his face—instantly transforming his features into...

Jiang Che’s.

Ye Qing’s mastery of disguise was impeccable. The resemblance was uncanny.

A wicked excitement surged through him. With Jiang Che’s face, he could wreak havoc, tarnish his name, and—best of all—defile every beautiful woman around him.

After the torment he’d suffered, this was the perfect revenge!

"Heh, Jiang Che... since you ruined me, you won’t mind if I borrow your face for some mischief, right?"

"Keh keh keh—"

But just as his glee peaked, a ghostly voice whispered behind him.

"Sorry, our young master minds."

Ye Qing: "!!!"