Not over yet?
Ye Dabao’s heart raced with panic as he asked, “Cousin, what do you mean?”
Ye Qiu said, “Second Uncle’s right—you must pay for your actions. I’ve decided to spare your life, but you still face punishment.”
Knowing he wouldn’t die, Ye Dabao relaxed a bit and asked, “Cousin, what do you want me to do?”
“Don’t worry, I’ll accept any punishment.”
“And I’ll have no complaints.”
Ye Qiu smiled, pulled out his phone, and made a call.
Moments later, it connected.
“Ye Qiu, what’s up?” Tang Fei’s voice came through.
“Old Tang, I’m recommending someone for the Devil’s Training Camp,” Ye Qiu said.
Hades Hall had a Devil’s Training Camp for promising newcomers, subjecting them to three years of hellish training.
Tang Fei laughed, “Anyone you recommend must be a genius. Who is it?”
“Ye Dabao,” Ye Qiu replied.
Pfft—
Tang Fei spat out the water he was drinking, exclaiming, “Who?”
“Ye Dabao,” Ye Qiu repeated.
“Damn, why’re you sending that fool here?” Tang Fei said. “I know Ye Dabao—he’s just a spoiled rich kid…”
“Oh, right, he’s Ye Wuwei’s son, your cousin. Ye Qiu, I’m blunt, don’t take it personally.”
“The Devil’s Training Camp only takes newbies, but they’re all elite. After three years, they become top-tier special forces.”
“Ye Dabao can’t handle it. Let’s forget it.”
Ye Qiu said, “Old Tang, do me a favor. Give Ye Dabao a chance.”
“Ye Qiu, it’s not about not giving you face. I can tell you care about him, but letting him into the camp would harm him.”
Tang Fei continued, “You know Hades Hall isn’t a place to slack off. Ye Dabao’s used to luxury. Three years, or even thirty, he wouldn’t graduate.”
“Plus, after some time in the camp, trainees go to the battlefield.”
“You okay with him going?”
“If he dies, how’ll you face your Second Uncle? He’s his only son.”
Ye Qiu said, “Old Tang, train him like any other soldier, no special treatment.”
“If he dies, that’s his fate.”
“But I believe he’ll surprise you.”
Tang Fei was surprised, “You think that highly of him?”
“Trust me, I don’t misjudge people,” Ye Qiu said. Though he thought Ye Dabao was an idiot, he had some redeeming qualities.
At least he had the guts to try killing Ye Qiu—courage worth noting.
Ye Qiu added, “Old Tang, the Ye family is full of talent. Ye Dabao has Ye blood in him. He’s not a total waste.”
“With some training, he’ll make something of himself.”
“If you still won’t agree, I’ll have to get Grandfather to call you…”
“No way,” Tang Fei cut in. “No need to bother Old Ye for this.”
“Ye Qiu, since you put it like that, I’ll let Ye Dabao into the camp for your sake.”
“But let’s be clear: trainees are treated equally. You can’t interfere.”
Ye Qiu promised, “I won’t interfere.”
“Alright, send Ye Dabao over. I’ve got stuff to do, hanging up!”
Tang Fei ended the call.
Ye Dabao, eavesdropping, asked as Ye Qiu put away his phone, “Cousin, what’s the Devil’s Training Camp?”
Ye Qiu explained, “A Hades Hall division for training newbies.”
Hades Hall?
Ye Dabao’s face paled.
He knew Hades Hall soldiers went to battle, many dying.
Wherever danger was, Hades Hall was there.
“Cousin, you’re sending me to my death!” Ye Dabao pleaded, “Let me follow you!”
“I can join Dragon Gate, serve you tea, whatever.”
“Just don’t send me to Hades Hall. I’m weak—I’d die on the battlefield, Cousin…”
Smack!
Ye Qiu slapped Ye Dabao’s face, cursing, “How can the Ye family have such a coward?”
“I’m telling you, either go to the Devil’s Training Camp, or I’ll end you now.”
“You know how others see you? They call you a rich brat, an idiot, a waste.”
“Don’t you want to change that?”
Ye Dabao mumbled, “I don’t care what others think, as long as I’m comfortable.”
Ye Qiu: “…”
“Cousin—”
“Shut up!” Ye Qiu said, “It’s decided. No arguments.”
He made another call, and soon Xiao Zhan arrived with twenty Dragon Gate disciples.
Ye Qiu ordered Xiao Zhan, “Take the brothers and escort Ye Dabao back to the capital.”
“Yes!” Xiao Zhan replied loudly.
Ye Qiu told Ye Dabao, “The camp lasts three years. I hope to see a different you afterward.”
“Get lost!”
At Ye Qiu’s words, several Dragon Gate disciples grabbed Ye Dabao and dragged him out.
“Boss, anything else?” Xiao Zhan asked.
Ye Qiu said, “Be careful on the road. Don’t let Ye Dabao escape. In the capital, take him to the Ye family to say goodbye to Grandfather and his father, then hand him to Tang Fei.”
“Keep your eyes on him until he’s with Tang Fei.”
“Watch him like a hawk.”
Xiao Zhan nodded, “Got it.”
“Go!” Ye Qiu waved.
“Boss, with me gone, no one’s looking after my sister. Please take care of her,” Xiao Zhan said, then quickly left.
Ye Qiu was speechless, “This guy knows I have a confidante, yet he’s pushing me toward his sister. What’s his game?”
With everything settled, Ye Qiu didn’t linger. He left Pharaoh’s and drove to Lin Jingzhi’s villa.
Fifteen minutes later, he parked.
Entering the villa and heading to the second floor, Ye Qiu knocked on Lin Jingzhi’s door.
No response.
The room’s lights were off.
“Did Sister Lin go to sleep?”
Puzzled, Ye Qiu gently pushed the door. To his surprise, it opened.
“Huh, not locked?”
As he wondered, a warm body threw itself into his arms, and Lin Jingzhi’s teasing voice whispered, “Honey, if you didn’t come back soon, I was about to find a toy…”
