The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 494 - 393: It Can’t Be the 18 Levels of Hell, Right?_2

Chapter 494: Chapter 393: It Can’t Be the 18 Levels of Hell, Right?_2

He said with a chuckle,

"Don’t worry, as long as we get through this, we’ll be closer than real brothers."

He said calmly, with profound meaning.

As the saying goes, the three bonds of brotherhood for men: shared time behind bars, shared encounters with prostitutes, and shared experiences on the battlefield.

Having braved the gates of Hell together and now facing the chance for promotion, this group of people who served in Da Chuanliu will surely form a tight-knit circle in the future.

Especially for Liu Tong, as long as he doesn’t perform too poorly, these people will be his solid backing in the competition for a department head position in the future.

"Brother Pinghe, may I ask you a question?"

Liu Zheng asked, seizing the opportunity.

"Ask away."

Pinghe replied generously.

"What position does Sister Er Tong hold in the Servicing Department?"

"Not too sure, seems like she’s a section chief?"

Pinghe thought for a moment before answering.

The hierarchical ranks in the Hundred Ghosts organization consist of department head, deputy head, section chief, team leader, and department member.

"The deputy head must be higher-ranked than a section chief, right?"

"Of course."

"Then why didn’t the Servicing Department send a deputy head?"

He asked.

"There’s no rule stating that a deputy head must lead the team. Liu Tong volunteered to come."

Pinghe spoke with a hint of admiration in his tone.

Although everyone knew that Liu Tong was vying for the position of executive deputy head, not everyone dared to seize the opportunity, even when it was right before their eyes.

"Besides, even if a deputy head from the Servicing Department did come, they would likely go to see Lord Guna."

Pinghe explained.

The services required differ for each distinguished guest, as do the focal points of those services.

On the Da Chuanliu’s side, it’s the Massage Department taking the lead, while the Servicing Department is the main provider for Lord Guna.

"I see."

Liu Zheng nodded in understanding.

"Silence!"

Liu Tong suddenly whispered sharply.

Both of them immediately closed their mouths, trying their best to even minimize the sound of their breathing.

The group tiptoed forward and soon arrived at a large gate.

The nearly five-meter-wide red gate was majestic, with doorposts and lintels wrapped in gold leaf, and the gate itself was inlaid with gems, pearls, and gold lacquer creating patterns of auspicious beasts and plants.

"Stop."

Liu Tong halted their progress.

"I know everyone is nervous, but the more nervous you are, the more likely you are to make mistakes."

"You have one minute to straighten up your appearance, let’s not bring shame to the Massage Department and the bathhouse."

He said solemnly.

Fixing their appearance was really just an excuse for everyone to take a minute to compose themselves.

The group didn’t make any significant movements; some closed their eyes to rest, others took deep breaths, and some muttered to themselves.

However, judging by their heaving chests and the cold sweat on their foreheads, the effectiveness of this was questionable.

At this moment, Liu Zheng’s carefree demeanor seemed particularly out of place, but thankfully no one was in the mood to pay him any attention, and no one bothered to accuse him of being oblivious to the atmosphere.

"Time’s up."

Liu Tong said with a stern face.

"Phew~"

The group exhaled collectively, their gazes fixed steadily on him.

"I’ll go first. If it’s a man, don’t make me wait too long."

After saying that, Liu Tong stepped forward and knocked on the gate’s knocker.

"Thud! Thud! Thud!"

After three dull knocks, a small door on the right side of the gate slowly opened.

Only when distinguished guests come and go would they open the large gate; staff members like them could only use the small door.

Liu Zheng looked intently to see that the person opening the door to welcome them was none other than Yaoji.

Their eyes met, and he flashed a bright, Sunshine smile.

Infected by his smile, Yaoji also cracked a slight smile, but soon frowned again, looking at him as though she had something to say but hesitated.

"Yaoji, don’t delay letting people in, Mr. Da Chuanliu is getting impatient," urged Er Tong.

"Yes."

Yaoji bowed her head, stepping aside.

Liu Tong glanced at her before squeezing through the small door.

It was a squeeze only because he was quite tall.

Although called a small door, it’s only relative to the large gate, standing about 1.7 meters tall and 1.2 meters wide—amply sufficient for normal usage.

"What’s happening?"

Liu Zheng, the last one to enter through the gate, lagged a step behind and whispered.

"Xiao Wan has gone to Lord Guna’s side."

Yaoji whispered back.

"Is there still a chance to save them?"

He asked bluntly.

"If things here end quickly enough, there might be a chance."

Yaoji said, biting her lip.

"Good."

Liu Zheng nodded and strode forward to catch up with the team.

"You can’t save everyone."

Yaoji suddenly shouted loudly.

"That’s my business, you just need to coordinate, or obey."

He said without looking back.

"Shut up, if you have anything to say, say it outside."

Liu Tong suddenly appeared in front of him, delivering a punch to his stomach.

The penetrating Fist Power reached inside Liu Zheng’s body, then turned into a shock wave that spread out, causing him to collapse to the ground.

"Stop causing trouble, or I’ll slaughter you right now."

Liu Tong hoisted him up, saying viciously.

Seaweed-like projections on his face stood erect like needles, piercing directly into Liu Zheng’s flesh.

"Understood, Director Liu Tong."

Liu Zheng managed a painful smile, but his right hand stealthily gave Yaoji an OK sign.

"Still uttering big words in this state."

Yaoji wanted to mock him, but in the end, she could only let out a sigh.

"Are you well acquainted with that human?"

Er Tong suddenly appeared behind her.

"Just met not long ago."

Yaoji said indifferently.

"He seems to have an appealing flavor; if he survives and comes out, I’d like to invite him for a drink."

Er Tong looked at Liu Zheng’s back, commenting with interest.

"You can try, but I assure you, you won’t succeed."

Yaoji scoffed.

Although they had only known each other for a short while, she inexplicably had confidence in Liu Zheng.

"Really? I don’t believe there’s a man who can resist my charm."

Er Tong’s fingertips glided over her face, then along her collarbone and the tips of her breasts.

"Even if he truly is a saint, I have plenty of ways to make him fall and become my slave."

Her smile was seductive and dangerous.

"Go ahead and try, but today you’d better not pull any stunts, and certainly don’t bother him. Otherwise..."

"Otherwise what?"

Er Tong’s tone was dismissive.

"You’ve been scheming against me behind my back, and I couldn’t be bothered to deal with you, but that doesn’t mean I have no way of dealing with you."

Yaoji’s normally kind face was now as cold as ice.

"My brother-in-law won’t help me rescue people, but guess what, will he help me kill someone? Oh, sorry, I missed a word."

"Not just kill someone, but kill a bitch."

Yaoji said each word deliberately.

"Right, right, right, I knew it, this is the real you."

Facing direct insult, Er Tong not only wasn’t angry, but her face showed pleasure.

"Come on, keep insulting me, the harsher the better, it’s just what I need."

Er Tong’s hand moved downward again.

"Hmph."

Yaoji did not indulge her, instead revealing a scornful smile, then followed the Massage Department’s line.

The Servicing Department had practically finished its work; she could actually slack off now.

But Yaoji just wanted to see, even at the risk of getting involved in the disaster, she wanted to see.

How this man, baffling in many ways, would fulfill his promise.

"This way."

She quickened her pace, passed the others in the Massage Department, and took the initiative to lead the way.

Liu Tong glanced at her, then at Liu Zheng, tacitly consenting to her action.

He just needed someone to lead the way; he didn’t care who it was.

Liu Tong had also heard a thing or two about Yaoji. As long as it didn’t interfere with the work, he didn’t mind doing her a favor.

Under Yaoji’s lead, they passed through the main hall and arrived at the side hall.

In the palatial and empty space, there were no superfluous decorations, only a huge bath carved from a single block of Obsidian.

The bath was at least as large as a three-bedroom apartment, with a height of roughly three meters.

Liu Zheng looked up and didn’t see anything, just the yellow mud water constantly spilling over the edge of the bath.

"Look over there."

Yaoji pointed and said.

Everyone followed her finger and saw two ladders, and "people" climbing up along the ladders.