Half a year quickly passed by. Nowadays, whenever it was free activity period, all the other inmates made sure to be careful of Yang Yi and would flee from him with their tails between their legs.

Yang Yi felt like he was about to cause public outrage. Yang Yi now had a total of twelve underlings.

Yang Yi walked around aimlessly looking for a potential target he could pick a fight with and use as training material. For the time being, he still didn't want to provoke any of the larger gangs but all the small gangs would flee the moment they caught sight of Yang Yi. Because he didn't intend to pick a fight with just any random inmate, he ended up failing to find a suitable target.

Things were rather rosy since Owen received his money. Since then, the guards never dragged him away to be taught a lesson regardless of how he went around looking for trouble. In the case that Yang Yi ended up injuring his opponent, the guards would only drag off two of his underlings and teach them a small lesson without going overboard. Yang Yi could get away with beating up the other inmates yet the other inmates couldn't do the same. Because of this abnormality, all the inmates were well aware that Yang Yi made a secret deal with the guards.

As a result, which inmate wouldn't hide from him in such a situation?

After making one round, Yang Yi could only sit next to Zhang Yong helplessly. He then waved his hand, gesturing to his underlings to leave.

You didn't fight anyone?

I couldn't find a suitable target. I have already messed with all the smaller gangs. In fact, I have messed with some of them twice. I don't think it will serve any further purpose to use them as target practice.

Zhang Yong nodded his head. Hmm, seems like these types of fights have lost their meaning. You should start picking fights with experts for the next part of your training. I'm talking about a true expert in the general sense.

Yang Yi, who was sitting next to Zhang Yong asked, Are there such experts in this prison?

Zhang Yong gave it some thought before he finally nodded his head, Without a doubt, there are experts in this prison. Depending on the angle in which you measure their level of proficiency, there are experts within the Black men, White men, and the Latino gangs. As for true experts, I'm only aware of two people. You wouldn't have met them yet because they are all held in single-person cells. They have also been denied the right to leave their cell for any free activity period.

Yang Yi asked full of excitement, Where can I find them?

Zhang Yong looked at Yang Yi and said, You've been in here for about a year now. Don't you know that Pelican Bay State Prison holds some of the most dangerous criminals in America?

Yang Yi was stunned for a moment before he pointed at the other inmates and asked, Aren't they them?

Zhang Yong just snickered with an expression full of disapproval, How could they be considered dangerous when they aren't even wearing shackles? They're just normal gang members. Not psychopathic murderers. Let me tell you this now, you'll never meet the truly dangerous criminals because they're held in a different block. That group of inmates are all kept in single-person cells with both their hands and legs in shackles. Besides being able to leave their cell once a week, they have to spend all their time in the cell. Even their meals are eaten inside the cell. I would same it's almost similar to solitary confinement. Sorry, I think I should say it's actually worse than solitary confinement.

Although Yang Yi was very excited, he asked in a very soft voice, Do you know what sort of criminals are held in there?

Zhang Yong let out a breath before he leaned back in the chair and shifted his gaze towards the sky. I only know one of them. Wayne, the Beast. When you get to meet him, you'll know why he's called the Beast.

Yang Yi softly asked, Is he very powerful?

If he's let out, everyone here will be turned into his prey. He's the only person in this prison I'm not sure I can defeat. The only reason I'm hiding here is because the Beast is being held in this prison.

You know him personally right?

Zhang Yong just chuckled as he answered, Yeah, I know him.

Looking at your expression, you must be here for him! Yang Yi declared with certainty.

Zhang Yong just laughed as he nodded, Yeah. I'm here with the intention to kill him. However, I had no idea he was being kept isolated in the single cell block for the most dangerous villains. After I knew that was where he was being held captive, I decided it was better to leave him in there than it was to kill him.

Yang Yi lowered his voice and asked, Why? What's your past relationship with him? Why would you want to kill him?

Zhang Yong twisted his neck before he snickered and said, It's a tale of betrayal.

Can you share more about it?

Zhang Yong's hand convulsed subconsciously as he answered with a painful expression, I'm not really a loner and I don't do everything on my own. In the past, I used to have a group of brothers but they're all dead now. So, this is a tragic story of betrayal. After he said that, Zhang Yong's mood turned dull. He just smiled before he continued, There are some things you shouldn't ask. Since I never asked you about your personal matters, you shouldn't ask me about mine.

After that, Zhang Yong picked up the playing cards beside him and laughed, Ok, call your little brothers here for a game. You'll be the dealer and you're not allowed to reject.

Yang Yi didn't summon his underlings. He just looked at Zhang Yong with uncertainty and said, I understand now. You're not here to hide but to kill a guy called Wayne the Beast.

Zhang Yong helplessly replied, Didn't I just tell you? Now, I don't want him to die. I want him to continue living in a tiny cell with both his arms and legs in shackles. That way, he'll be in misery, a misery worse than death. So, I won't kill him.

Yang Yi shook his head as he softly said, I understand your intent. You're not here to have an idyllic life. Instead, you're here to guard Wayne the Beast to ensure he continues to be locked up in a single cell. For normal people, prison is already considered a living hell on earth. You don't want him to have an easy death. So, you're going to continue guarding him while staying close by.

Zhang Yong just let out a sigh as he helplessly said, Don't you know some things are best left unspoken? Anyway, I'm very free. You're here to learn from me. So, just mind your own business and focus on your learning. There's no benefit in you finding out any more of my business.

Yang Yi sincerely said, Brother Yong, I know you think the current punishment is the most fitting for Wayne. However, is there a need for you to sacrifice your own freedom to make sure of it? You should just kill him and get out of here.

Zhang Yong turned gloomy as he said, This is my own personal matter and it has nothing to do with you. So, we're going to end this conversation and play cards instead.

Yang Yi hurriedly said, Brother Yong, this just isn't worth it right? Are you going to spend the rest of your life here guarding if Wayne the Beast is to be imprisoned here for life? You should just kill him and let the whole matter come to an end.

Zhang Yong sighed and said, You wouldn't understand. To me, there's no difference in being alive or dead. Regardless of where I am, it's hell to me. I just want to make sure wherever Wayne is, he's living a life much worse and painful than me. That's all that matters to me now. After he finished speaking, Zhang Yong let out another sigh before he laughed and said, Come, let's play cards.