"Who the heck are you, how come..."

"I’m exhausted. Need to get out and rest first. You can study by yourself."

Before Tang Xinhai finished speaking, Tang Ming was already supporting Hua Yingjie and heading towards the door.

Soon, all the remaining contestants exited through the door and entered a disinfection room filled with staff dressed in various high-level protective suits.

These people meticulously disinfected and cleaned Tang Ming and the others, then provided them with new clothes to change into.

Finally, the group entered an incredibly luxurious lounge, furnished with medical instruments but with a décor and layout many times more upscale than the previous laboratory.

Single suites and shared dining spaces all met the ultra five-star standard, with many stunningly beautiful, provocatively dressed female attendants present.

"Ladies and gentlemen, congratulations to the eleven of you for passing this round of assessment."

Huang Hexian stood in the hall with a group of fair-skinned, long-legged attendants, grinning at Tang Ming and the others.

Witnessing this scene, the eleven people who passed were dumbfounded. The environment was a staggering contrast, like Hell transforming into Heaven—food, drink, beauty. What more could one desire in life?

"The elimination rate this time was a bit high. I didn’t expect twenty out of thirty-one people to die in this round."

Huang Hexian sighed, "I thought at most a third would be eliminated in this phase. Seems I overestimated."

Upon hearing these words, Tang Ming and others glanced among themselves, realizing twenty people had died. The elimination rate was alarming.

"Damn it, you seem to have taken down at least a dozen just by yourself."

Tang Xinhai teasingly looked at Tang Ming. "You’re impressive."

"Shut up."

Tang Ming shot Tang Xinhai a fierce glare; he just knew how to hit a nerve, truly infuriating.

Shao Wuchou, on the other hand, continued to stare at Bai Shengqi. With his skills, he should have killed Bai Shengqi before, so how was he still alive?

Bai Shengqi glared resentfully at Tang Ming and Hua Yingjie. Who’d have thought so many would try to poison them but fail to kill them? Unbelievable!

"Alright! Since you’re all here, it means those left are elites."

Huang Hexian calmed down and pointed at the group of beauties behind him. "These fifteen girls are prepared for you. Over the next day, you can choose several as your personal maids, responsible for all aspects of your living needs."

"So many girls!"

Tang Xinhai, usually quiet, couldn’t resist speaking first, eyes gleaming as he assessed the girls, "Sir, to what extent can these personal maids be personal?"

"Hehe, you may do as you please. I assure you, they’re all virgins."

Huang Hexian chuckled, "I told you, if you pass our assessment, your life will transform. Over the next two days, indulge in gourmet and beauty but don’t forget your research.

Because there’s another round of assessment. Only if you pass that will you truly become top-tier, enjoying a life ten, a hundred times more comfortable than now."

"Awesome! Though dangers await, our efforts seem truly worthwhile now!"

"Virgins are rare nowadays, yet so many beautiful ones here. Fantastic."

"I want that long-legged girl."

...

Excitement surged among the group.

"I want three."

Tang Xinhai shouted excitedly, lecherously starting to select his maids.

"Can we eat?"

Tang Ming was uninterested in the beauties, rubbing his starving stomach tiredly. "I’m famished."

"Of course, we’ve prepared plenty of food for you. Enjoy liberally."

Huang Hexian stood aside, letting Tang Ming and the others into the hall.

Tang Xinhai immediately dragged three beauties beside him, arm in arm heading to the dining area.

Others also picked maids; several chose two, like the silly-grinning Hua Yingjie—the more beauties, the better.

Hua Yingjie appeared virtuous but had dallied plenty with Shao Wuyou and others before, though never seriously dated, mostly spending money on women, few original.

Now hearing they’re virgins, Hua Yingjie was thrilled. He hadn’t been with one before.

Tang Ming went straight to the dining area, not choosing a girl. Some even voluntarily followed him—if someone didn’t choose, a girl would voluntarily go.

The dining area was extremely luxurious, with ample food and excellent service. The group entered, laughing and chatting, quickly forgetting their previous crises.

"Human nature—combine pressure with temptation, they’re easily swayed even to death."

Watching the men and women eat, drink, and play in the dining area, Huang Hexian sneered coldly.

Others indulged in the meal, taking advantage of the girls. Tang Ming, however, had his maid constantly fetching food while he ate voraciously, restoring strength.

As time passed, chaos grew; some started shameless activity directly in the dining area, others joining in rather than resisting, even partaking.

The girls became mere playthings, none resisting, wholly servile.

Seeing such chaos, Tang Ming, once full, picked a private room to sleep.

"Why are you following me?"

Inside the private room, Tang Ming saw a timid girl entering with him.

"I’m here to serve you, sir,"

the girl replied softly.

"I don’t need service, just want to sleep well."

Tang Ming yawned tiredly; he had been battling throughout while others rested. Exhausting!

"I won’t disturb your rest, but I must serve you."

She bit her lip, determined.

"Why? Who are you, why do this?"

Reclining on the bed, Tang Ming questioned the girl.

"We’re orphans adopted by people. Trained from young, destined to offer our bodies to those in need."

She answered honestly.

"What’s your name?"

Tang Ming asked, amazed at the thorough operation of the Netherworld Road.

"I have no name, only a code. I’m 13!"

"13?"

Tang Ming paused, then shook his head, "Fine. Stay if you want. It’s better than those beasts out there. I’m just very tired and want to sleep well."