Chapter 4, Welcome to Hell

Then let's not waste any more time, have him come over

Qian Ye turned over, carefully lying on the bed, trying to avoid any stimulation to the whip marks on her back

In the biting wind that cuts like a knife, he stood bare-chested, hands clasped behind his back, feet shoulder-width apart. This basic military stance in the army was rendered particularly imposing and powerful by his presence

Longhai walked out of the hall with his hands behind his back, striding forward, and then with a loud bang, he slammed the iron door shut

At the mouth of the valley, there stood a man, a one-eyed man

Longhai sneered, "A dark squad can make you late; it seems your strength hasn't improved much over the years! Have you been a dog for the Lin family for too long, throwing away your abilities?"

The children looked at each other, many trembling as they walked to the center of the hall, stripped off their clothes, and lay down obediently. Only less than twenty people remained standing against the wall.

The commotion had grown so loud, yet the instructor had not appeared to intervene, which led the children to relax even further. After a while, the few children who had been fighting separated and returned to their original positions. At this point, more children began to engage in conversation, and the hall gradually became noisy.

He single-handedly blocked all the roads leading to the valley

Shiyan said: "I encountered a squad of a dark race on the road, and it took a little time to eliminate them all."

The muzzle suddenly emitted a thick red light, and the enormous gunshot echoed in the enclosed hall, nearly deafening the ears of those present

Long Hai suddenly reached out and pointed at the four children standing against the wall, his tone turning icy: "Since you dare to deceive me, then you shall die."

Qianye is a child who is mostly quiet and silent, yet his personality is stubborn to the point of being obstinate. However, once he agrees to something, he will certainly follow through with it

This sentence sounds somewhat strange; many children are still bewildered by the books, yet some clever children suddenly understand something, to the point of being so frightened that they nearly collapse to the ground

Longhai nodded and said, "You two, each receive five lashes!"

A sudden commotion erupted in a corner of the hall, as several children began to quarrel over an unknown reason, quickly engaging in a scuffle, rolling and tumbling about without respite

Moments later, the heavy truck roared away, while Qianye followed closely behind Longhai, walking into the valley. The mountain path was rugged and narrow; after nearly two hours of walking, it still seemed to have no end.

Only eleven children strictly adhered to the command like him, and these eleven children received special treatment: they were only whipped once

In a cold hall, Qianye and hundreds of children of similar size are huddled together, listening to Long Hai's speech

The gunfire roared once more, interrupting the latter half of his sentence

The first ten minutes passed in complete silence throughout the hall. However, after another ten minutes, some restless children could no longer contain themselves

Several prominent veins on Longhai's temple suddenly throbbed a few times

The truck raced at full speed to the mouth of the valley, then came to a sudden stop. The massive vehicle trembled violently, unexpectedly skidding sideways and carving a deep arc-shaped groove into the ground before coming to a halt. Inside the power box at the front, a series of crackling noises erupted, while thick pipes at the rear ceased to emit black smoke, instead releasing a large cloud of steam from a valve.

Shi Yan smiled and said, "Anyway, he will be training under you in the future. If you find him displeasing and want to deal with him, who can stop you?"

Longhai suddenly revealed a sinister smile and said: "Here, the consequence of violating the prohibition is only one, which is... death"

At this moment, Qian Ye thought of Shi Yan's parting instructions: be sure to listen to Long Hai's words

Qian Ye lay back as usual, but suddenly a sharp pain in her back caused her to sit up abruptly

A flash of red light passed by, and the upper body of the little boy had already vanished, leaving only his legs behind! Blood splattered over ten meters, even spraying onto the wall across the way

Qian Ye could not fully recognize these characters, yet his gaze was as if it were magnetically drawn to them, unable to look away. As he walked forward, he gradually turned his head until he could no longer see that line of large characters. Although that line of characters was no longer visible, it was deeply etched in his young heart, with every stroke dripping with blood.

Longhai walked back and forth in front of the group of children, occasionally stopping, his sinister gaze sweeping over one or two of them. "Here, you only need to remember three things: first, obedience; second, obedience; third, still obedience! Here, commands will only be given once, and you will have only one chance! Now, stand against the wall properly; until new orders are given, no one is allowed to move or speak!"

A burly man leveled a strange firearm at one of the children, the thick muzzle large enough to fit a child's fist into it

There are rows of bunk beds here, and each child silently chose a bed and then lay down to sleep. No one spoke, and no one cried

The temperature in the hall suddenly dropped, and the children who had just been lively and cheerful now had pale faces, trembling continuously

Qian Ye also received a lash

The Han displayed a bloodthirsty and cruel smile, turning the gun's muzzle to aim at the next child

The sound of gunfire echoed incessantly; after the six shots rang out, the center of the hall was already soaked in blood and scattered flesh

At one o'clock, the iron door suddenly opened, and Long Hai strode in. Behind him followed a group of fierce and menacing men, each wielding a whip in hand

It was only in the deep of night that Qian realized he had found himself in a place more terrifying than hell: the Huangquan Training Camp

Shi Yan smiled; along the way, he had already grown quite fond of this little fellow

Longhai showed a hint of surprise on his face and said, "I have known you for twenty years, and I have never seen you smile this many times!"

That was a defiant little boy, who now finally panicked and shouted: "No! I don't want to die, my uncle is a general of the empire! He ... ... "

When standing up, Shi Yan had already adopted a stern expression, becoming emotionless, and said: "How could I possibly smile upon seeing you?"

At this moment, Longhai said: "Now, anyone who has just spoken, step forward, take off your clothes, and lie down! You are fortunate; only three lashes will count as punishment. However, if anyone attempts to deceive me, then your fate will be the same as those six little brats!"

The middle-aged soldier walked with Qian Ye until he was just a few meters away from the one-eyed man, then stopped and said: "Long Hai, you are still the same as ever"

"General of the Empire? Heh heh, he is just the son of the Marshal of the Empire. Once you enter here, the consequences of violating the prohibitions will be the same!" said the burly man with a cold laugh.

The young boy had delicate features, with soft black short hair sticking to his forehead, already dampened by sweat. His small face was pale, and he bore an expression of struggling to suppress his nausea, clearly having been severely jostled by the wild driving of the heavy truck along the way. He swayed slightly, steadied himself with effort, and tightened the black cloak around him to fend off the howling cold wind

Longhai's expression suddenly darkened. He pointed at the few children who had just participated in the fight and said, "Bring them out and tell the others what the consequences of defying the ban are"

The clock's hands move to twelve o'clock. At this time, most people should be entering the realm of dreams, but for the children of the Underworld Training Camp, this marks the beginning of a day filled with hellish experiences.

Shiyan, however, did not become angry; instead, he said calmly: "General Lin is the backbone of the Empire. I am already content to serve as the personal attendant to the General. You do not understand such matters."

Half an hour had passed, and some children began to whisper to each other, while others swayed from side to side, moving their legs and feet that had become somewhat sore from standing.

The sky gradually darkened, and the valley resembled a giant beast with its mouth wide open, awaiting a thousand nights

Two children, who were originally leaning against the wall, cautiously stepped out again

Longhai just said, do not move, and do not speak

At three o'clock in the morning, Qianye and the other children were herded into a large room

Time flies, and soon a month has passed

The truck's cab door opened, and a soldier in his thirties looked outside. He then leaped down from the two-meter-high cab and placed a small boy he was holding onto the ground.

Long Hai snorted, choosing not to argue with Shi Yan. His gaze fell upon Qian Ye as he said, "Is this the child that was mentioned by the higher-ups? Why does he look like a little girl! Is he even capable?"

Qian Ye looked to both sides and suddenly saw a line of bloody large characters on one side of the mountain wall: Welcome to Hell

Although Qianye felt a bit bewildered, she could sense the gravity in his words, and she nodded emphatically.

Seeing that Qian Ye did not respond, Liu Kai beside him, undeterred, said: "Hey! No one is watching us! At least tell me your name?"

The four crying children were dragged to the center of the hall, and then four deafening gunshots rang out

A group of children jostled and pushed each other in confusion, then lined up against the wall. However, they did not wait for the next command.

I naturally know this

A small boy to the right of Qian Ye glanced at him and suddenly said softly: "My name is Liu Kai, and my family is in business in Jianzhang Province. I heard that this place is very scary, hetushu.com. Let's be friends from now on! My father said that it is always easier for two people to survive than for one."

Shiyan squatted down in front of Qianye, his stone-like face squeezing out a smile that was almost imperceptible. He patted Qianye's head and said: "Go, follow Instructor Long. Remember, first, no matter what he asks you to do inside, you must do it immediately! Second, I hope that in a few years, I can still see you alive coming out of this place."

Longhai let out a hum and said, "You should know that in this place, regardless of who comes, regardless of their identity or background, everyone is treated equally"

A heavy rumbling sound suddenly echoed outside an unremarkable valley, as a massive military heavy truck sped in from the distance, belching thick black smoke. There were no roads outside the valley; the endless plain was riddled with natural ditches. However, under the enormous tires, each with a diameter as tall as a person, these obstacles were no longer a hindrance.

The dragon opened its wide mouth, revealing a set of teeth that were either gold or silver, and said, "Shiyan, you are three minutes late."

Six fighting children were pulled to the center of the hall like little chicks and lined up neatly.

Thus, on the first night at the Underworld Training Camp, Qianye clearly understood the consequences of violating the prohibitions. Similarly, on that first night, this batch of new trainees lost one-tenth of their number.

Longhai's single eye swept across the entire venue, and he nodded, saying: "Good! Very good! There are those who fight, and there are those who talk. I was initially worried that the impression I left on you would not be deep enough, but now it seems my concerns were unnecessary"

The faces of the two children instantly turned pale, but it was too late for regret

The sounds of children suffering can be heard continuously in the darkness, yet they are clearly suppressing their volume

Is there really no one here?" Longhai asked once again

Seeing Qianye standing like a statue, not even moving a finger, Liu Kai helplessly muttered a few words.