Chapter 202: His killing intent is heavier than mine

It was past 2 a. m.

After running ten laps around the playground, they finally returned to the dormitory to sleep.

The spoiled rich kids finally ran out of energy to toss and turn; they lay on the bed and fell asleep within a few minutes.

The only ones still awake were Xu Jing and Zhao Xiaoyang.

Xu Jing was in so much pain he couldn't sleep.

His buttocks had been whipped open by Lin Feng with a switch.

After finishing the ten laps, sweat poured onto the wound, causing a burning pain.

"Why not disinfect it?"

Zhao Xiaoyang leaned close to Xu Jing's face and whispered.

"Brother, thanks! But do you have any medicine?" Xu Jing asked.

Zhao Xiaoyang said: "I have a bottle of alcohol over there, but brother, pouring alcohol on the wound really hurts."

Xu Jing shook his head: "Never mind then! I'm most afraid of pain."

Zhao Xiaoyang said: "If we don't disinfect tonight, it will definitely fester tomorrow, leaving a big scar on your butt.

Look at the scar on my face—it's because I didn't take it seriously; later, no matter how it was treated, you could still see it. If we don't treat it now, you'll regret it later and it'll be too late."

Xu Jing thought for a moment, then said: "Well... let's disinfect it then!"

Zhao Xiaoyang said: "Then you must absolutely not make a sound! If we wake the instructor, we'll all be in trouble together."

"I know! I'll bite the blanket, you go ahead!"

Xu Jing said through gritted teeth.

Having said that, he bit the blanket.

In the darkness, Zhao Xiaoyang's face turned red from holding back, almost laughing out loud.

He took a small bottle of medical alcohol from his own bag.

Then he pulled open Xu Jing's drawer, opened the bottle cap, and poured the medical alcohol onto Xu Jing's buttocks.

Although Xu Jing had mentally prepared himself, the pain wasn't something you could just endure.

"Ah~"

A shrill scream rang out again from his mouth.

Everyone in the dormitory was woken up.

Immediately after, the door was opened.

Then someone threw a smoking object into the room.

It was another tear gas grenade!

"Cough cough cough..."

Coughing sounds rose.

The situation from a couple of hours ago appeared again.

After suffering several minutes of torment, the door finally opened.

Immediately after, a sharp whistle sounded.

Another ten laps, run ten laps around the playground!

At six o'clock in the morning, the spoiled rich kids were called awake.

First they ran around the playground as a warm-up.

Then they began learning to stand in formation, march in step...

Lin Feng, who rarely got up early, stood at the edge of the playground, watching the spoiled rich kids practice.

Having learned from yesterday's daytime and nighttime lessons, the spoiled rich kids finally became obedient.

Everyone knew that going against the "Demonic King" would not end well.

The male members were fine, but the female members, each seeing Lin Feng in his camouflage uniform, handsome to the point of dropping scraps, gritted their teeth in hatred.

Now, whenever they saw Lin Feng, they felt a burning pain in their buttocks.

They didn't know whether it had left a scar.

This guy doesn't know how to cherish and protect the fragrant and delicate at all!

They cursed the Demonic King in their hearts countless times, hoping he'd never find a girlfriend in this life.

Seeing everyone turn into well-behaved good kids, Lin Feng nodded in satisfaction.

He finally understood why, during the initial military training, the instructor had to work them hard.

People are lowly bones; without a little lesson, they don't know how high the sky is or how thick the earth.

At around nine o'clock, Bai Ying drove back.

Then the two summoned the instructors for a meeting.

Bai Ying spoke first: "This training period is over three months, ending at the end of January next year."

During these over three months, we must try to transform these people completely; afterward, our training results will be subject to inspection.

"How will the inspection be conducted?" Lin Feng asked curiously.

Bai Ying, who already had experience in this, smiled and said: "Actually it's simple: first, demeanor and spirit—at least they should look like new recruits; their sitting, lying, walking, and standing should all show proper conduct.

Also, we compare their daily behavior after training with before, looking for any good changes. For example, if they used to frequently go to nightclubs and behave licentiously, and after leaving the training camp they're still the same, that would mean there's little result.

"What were the previous results like?"

Lin Feng asked again.

Bai Ying shook his head: "Although it's hard to change, at least after the training they performed much better in the short term."

After saying that, Bai Ying praised Lin Feng again: "Instructor Lin, you're still awesome! Before, it took at least several weeks to make these spoiled rich kids obedient, but you managed it in just one night."

Even the fresh recruits in the regular army wouldn't be as tormented as Lin Feng.

These people are not ordinary; even the lowest among them come from families worth tens of billions.

When they previously trained the playboys, they usually wouldn't go too far, fearing they'd offend them and suffer retaliation.

Now with Lin Feng as the Deputy Instructor holding the reins, they obey orders, and however much the playboys resent, they can only resent Lin Feng.

Lin Feng chuckled, "Didn't you say before? As long as you don't kill them, you can mess with them as you like!"

Bai Ying nodded and asked Lin Feng, "Instructor Lin, what do you think of our current training plan?"

Lin Feng had already reviewed the training plan.

When Bai Ying asked that, he shook his head and said, "It's not good at all! I think the training subjects are too light; they should be trained as strictly as elite troops, and we should also add a portion of military training.

For example, hand‑to‑hand combat, shooting, armed off‑road, wilderness survival, and so on. I believe three plus months is enough for these subjects.

If we had more time, we could actually add other items, such as specialized driving, live combat training…"

After Lin Feng finished, a Training Instructor frowned and said, "Deputy Instructor, these people are already lawless; if we let them acquire these special skills, they'll be even harder to discipline."

Lin Feng shook his head, "I think you have prejudice against them! You may not understand that once a person possesses abilities beyond ordinary people, they develop a sense of superiority.

Their previous actions were merely seeking low‑level amusements; after gaining this superior feeling, they naturally begin to reject those low‑level amusements.

Of course, it should be supplemented with ideological education, I think! We should send another Instructor well‑versed in ideological education to help."

Bai Ying agreed, "Instructor Lin makes a lot of sense; after all, you have deep experience in this area!"

Lin Feng chuckled.

He of course understood the meaning behind Bai Ying's words.

Another Training Instructor said, "In that case, we need to acquire some equipment and personnel."

Bai Ying replied, "That can be solved; I'll transfer a few people from the Special Police Brigade."

Next, under Lin Feng's suggestion, the training plan was revised.

After finalizing the plan, Bai Ying brought up the matter of Number 15.

A notice was issued from above: at noon on the 15th, they will shoot the prisoners.

Lin Feng had already learned this from Qi Yao and suggested, "It's a good chance for those boys and girls to see it, so they understand the consequences of breaking the law; that's also a form of ideological education!"

"Would this… leave a psychological scar on them?"

A Training Instructor worried.

Lin Feng assured, "Don't worry, it won't happen! I'll make sure they have no time or energy to develop any psychological scar."

A day of training passed.

Lin Feng called Zhao Xiaoyang over.

Then he slipped a car key to Zhao Xiaoyang, telling him to drive the car out of the cave.

Zhao Xiaoyang, unaware of the "Ghost Shadow" matter, happily ran into the cave with the key.

Shortly after, the playboys saw Lin Feng get into the car; the vehicle jolted and left the training Base from the mountain pass.

"Oh yeah!"

"The Great Demon King is gone!"

Seeing Lin Feng drive away, the playboys excitedly tossed their hats into the air.

Night fell.

After showering, Xu Jing and four others sat in a corner of the dormitory to discuss.

"The Great Demon King is gone; tonight is a good opportunity!"

Xu Jing said through clenched teeth.

The other three nodded.

Then someone asked, "Brother Jing, this area is desolate, full of weeds and forest, far from anyone; if we run out at night and encounter poisonous snakes or beasts, it's too dangerous, right?"

The speaker was named Li Tai.

Besides Li Tai, the other two were named Fan Yuhao and Yan Xiong.

On the way here, these three became buddies with Xu Jing because they shared common ground.

Xu Jing, being older and from a better family than the three, naturally became the leader.

As soon as Li Tai finished speaking, Xu Jing slapped him, "Stupid! It's winter now; poisonous snakes and insects have long hibernated, and there are no reports of large beasts nearby.

I've already scouted the route; after escaping the Base, crossing the low hill to the east should reveal distant lights.

We'll head toward the light; it'd be best if we encounter a car on the way.

Leaving this cursed place, we'll stay outside for a while and return after the training period ends.

At that point, at worst we'll get a beating from our elders; we're not soldiers, so it doesn't count as desertion…

Li Tai, Fan Yuhao, and Yan Xiong all nodded repeatedly.

Zhao Xiaoyang, listening nearby, wanted to laugh.

These four thought it was a great plan, yet they didn't know Lin Feng was already waiting outside to ensnare them.

At the same time, someone in the girls' dormitory was also discussing an escape.

Compared to the men, these women were even more reckless.

Among the twenty‑eight, there were actually participants in the escape plan.

Their thoughts were the same as Xu Jing's.

As long as they escape the training camp, hide outside for a while, and return after the New Year.

Someone even listed several past cases where people escaped successfully without any trouble.

It was indeed like that before.

Once someone escaped the training camp and confirmed they were fine, the instructors would just leave them alone.

Even if something happens, it's their own responsibility.

Although there is no so-called death quota, when these people were sent here, they all signed guarantee forms.

Because escaping the training camp leads to accidents causing injury or death, the training camp bears no responsibility.

Outside the camp.

In the car, Lin Feng and Bai Ying both had earplugs in their ears.

The voices from the two dormitories were clearly transmitted into their ears.

Eavesdropping devices had long been installed in the dormitory.

The elders of the spoiled rich all contributed money, so the training camp is well-funded and uses a lot of high-tech equipment.

"I never expected it! This time, 19 people tried to escape! And they only arrived two days ago and already want to run!"

Bai Ying glanced at Lin Feng.

This is all thanks to Lin Feng!

If Lin Feng hadn't caused so much trouble, there wouldn't be so many people wanting to run.

"With so many people, what should we do?"

Bai Ying asked.

Lin Feng chuckled and said: "The camp doesn't have enough manpower, so let them escape in batches—first have the instructors detain the female trainees. After we deal with Xu Jing and the others, we'll handle them."

"What are you planning to do?"

Bai Ying asked.

Lin Feng thought for a moment and said: "Why not prepare a show for them? For example, encountering a ghost in the wilderness at midnight..."

"That would scare them to death."

Bai Ying shook her head.

Lin Feng thought about it and agreed.

People can indeed be scared to death.

He then suggested: "Well then, since we don't want to scare them to death, let's simply drive all these guys to the graveyard over there—I think they don't even know this place."

The graveyard Lin Feng referred to is actually a burial area about one kilometer in radius.

Previously, earth burials were practiced, and over time it formed a place with several hundred old graves.

Someone planted many pines and cypresses in the graveyard, forming a forest.

The terrain there is not complicated, relatively flat, so driving them in won't cause any problems.

Eleven-thirty at night.

Xu Jing, Li Tai, Fan Yuhao, and Yan Xiong carefully pushed open the window and climbed out.

Then they slipped into the shadows and moved along the edge of the camp.

During the day, the four had already scouted the spot, knowing there was a pit under a wire mesh where they could crawl out.

A crescent moon hung in the sky.

Although not very bright, if you widen your eyes you can still see the path.

After passing the wire mesh, the four immediately crawled forward for a distance, finally leaving the area illuminated by the camp lights.

On a nearby hillock, Lin Feng and Bai Ying raised their night vision telescope, watching the four leave the camp, go around to the east, and climb up the hillside.

Bai Ying also had a walkie-talkie at her waist, allowing her to at any time order the camp's soldiers to move out; using the light from their flashlights, they could make the four change their route.

But after watching for a while, Bai Ying furrowed her brows.

"Why?"

Because without any deliberate urging, those four guys actually turned around on their own and headed toward the graveyard.

"This isn't right!"

"There are lights shining to the east!"

"The road over there is also easier to walk."

"Under normal circumstances, these four should head toward the lit area."

"Why did they go to the graveyard instead?"

Lin Feng was equally puzzled.

But soon he shivered.

"Could those four have encountered something?"

Bai Ying immediately picked up the walkie-talkie and whispered a few orders.

Several dozen soldiers from the camp, in groups of three, followed from three different directions.

"Brother, we won't go the wrong way, will we?"

Li Tai glanced ahead, furrowed his brow, and asked.

Xu Jing, with a self-assured look, said: "Don't you see? There's light ahead—it must be the east."..

At this moment, Fan Yuhao, walking last, shrank his neck and said: "Brothers, I always feel something behind me, my neck has been blown by several cold gusts."

Li Tai turned around, patted Fan Yuhao's head, and said: "Don't talk nonsense in the middle of the night; we four are big men—when we encounter anything evil, we should step aside, got it?"

Fan Yuhao nodded and then stepped forward a few steps.

He didn't want to walk at the back anymore.

Yan Xiong, who had fallen to the rear, suddenly felt a chill wind behind him and shivered.

The four had always lived in comfort and never walked night roads.

As they walked, they began to feel afraid.

"One moment you run to the front, the next someone falls behind because they're scared and runs to the front..."

In the end, Xu Jing got annoyed, frowning and said: "If you're scared, why not just hold hands and walk forward?"

Great idea!

Li Tai quickly grabbed Xu Jing's arm.

Yan Xiong and Fan Yuhao exchanged a glance, then, feeling embarrassed, held hands.

Two grown men holding hands, it was embarrassingly awkward.

But out of fear, they could only suppress their discomfort.

After walking for over half an hour, the four entered a grove of trees.

Suddenly, fog rose all around.

The lights from the east, the moonlight in the sky, all vanished quickly.

Everything ahead turned pitch black.

When they saw a grave, the four jumped in fright.

Now Xu Jing couldn't hold back anymore; she wanted to run back the way they came out of the woods.

After running a distance, they realized they hadn't left the woods at all; instead, they had gone deeper in.

In the darkness, burial mounds bulged everywhere.

Mom!

Help!

Someone come! Help!

The four ran while shouting loudly.

Lin Feng and Bai Ying had already appeared a few hundred meters from the woods.

The two looked into the woods with a telescope.

Through the night-vision telescope, the four were clearly visible.

The four fellows ran and jumped in circles within a hundred-meter radius, like four monkeys.

Are they crazy?!

Bai Ying frowned and said.

Lin Feng chuckled, "I guess they were scared by the graves around them. After this, even borrowing their courage, they wouldn't dare to run away."

Soon, over twenty soldiers gathered, curiously watching the four fellows in the woods jumping up and down.

Did they hit a ghost wall?

One soldier frowned and said.

Another soldier chuckled, "Timid, scaring themselves."

After half an hour, seeing the four could no longer jump, Bai Ying finally ordered, "Old Yang, go bring those four out!"

Old Yang was a middle-aged soldier; his left hand was a prosthetic, and he had a burn on the left side of his neck.

He had once fought in the western border battles, and his injuries dated from that time.

When Old Yang entered the woods, he actually saw no fog.

Seeing Xu Jing and the others nearly exhausted, he bellowed, "What are you doing running out here at night instead of sleeping in camp? Trying to desert, huh?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the four shuddered and snapped to attention.

Seeing Old Yang, the four felt as if they had seen a relative.

"Old Sergeant!"

Xu Jing shouted, took a few steps forward, knelt before Old Yang, and clung to his leg.

The other three, also frightened, hurried over.

Old Yang gave the four a helpless look, then scanned the surroundings and said coldly, "Hurry up and get lost!"

Although Old Yang was a soldier, he was also somewhat superstitious.

After that cold shout, the temperature in the woods suddenly rose several degrees, becoming less chilly.

Of course, this was just Xu Jing and the others' feeling; they didn't know if it was an illusion.

Old Yang glanced at Xu Jing and the others again, shook his head, and walked away.

Xu Jing, Li Tai, Fan Yuhao, and Yan Xiong hurriedly followed, and within a few minutes they walked out of the woods.

Seeing the "Demon King" Lin Feng appear before them again, Xu Jing's resentment lessened considerably.

"Seriously violating training regulations, you'll be confined for three days upon return!"

Having said that coldly, Lin Feng turned and walked away.

The four were handcuffed.

After catching their breath, they were almost half-carried, their legs weak.

They were drenched in sweat, their clothes soaked, as if they'd just been fished out of water.

Back at the camp, Xu Jing, Li Tai, Fan Yuhao, and Yan Xiong were directly locked in a cell in the cave, its bars welded from rebar.

Old Yang came to the cell door holding a bottle of baijiu and handed it to Xu Jing.

Xu Jing took the bottle and saw the liquor was yellow.

"What is this?"

Xu Jing asked.

Old Yang said calmly, "It's got something added to ward off the cold; take a couple of sips, or you'll surely fall ill."

"Sergeant, do you think we encountered something tonight?"

Li Tai whispered the question.

Old Yang chuckled, "You four have not a trace of yang energy; you must have been with women early on, right?"

All four looked embarrassed.

Old Yang said: "Some things exist if you believe in them, and don't if you don't. What I fear most is your half‑belief, half‑doubt."

The most timid, Fan Yuhao, after taking a sip of alcohol, said: "Monitor, I've heard this place is sinister, used to execute criminals. Earlier, when I was walking, I always felt something following me behind."

Besides, a cold wind often blows on the back of my neck—not a big gust, but bit by bit, like, like someone blowing air onto the back of my neck.

Exactly, exactly, exactly!

Yan Xiong also nodded and said: "That's exactly the feeling; I feel it too when I walk behind."

Li Tai said: "Besides, we were originally heading east, walking toward the light, but we ended up entering a grove of trees."

In the woods, fog suddenly arose, the light grew dim, and we were terrified out of our wits...

The four talked while drinking alcohol.

They quickly got drunk.

This alcohol is quite strong.

Old Yang chuckled, preparing to leave.

Xu Jing suddenly asked: "Monitor, why aren't you afraid?"

Old Yang laughed and said: "I've killed many people before; I carry a killing aura."

"Killed people……that's impressive! Does the Demon King have a killing aura?"

Xu Jing asked casually.

Li Tai laughed and said: "The Demon King is about our age, just knows how to put on a stern face—he doesn't have any killing aura to speak of."

Old Yang's mouth curled: "His killing aura is even heavier than mine!"

Having said that, he picked up the empty alcohol bottle and turned to leave.

Xu Jing and the others were drunk, wrapped in thick blankets, snoring as they fell asleep.