Before long, all the groups had entered the military base to await the ship's arrival.
Each group was led by an instructor into a separate room.
Bai Ye was in Group Four, so he entered Room Four.
Room Four was laid out somewhat like a classroom, complete with a podium.
The contestants sat in their seats while the instructor stood at the podium and began explaining the rules.
"Hand over all the items you're carrying. You aren't allowed to bring anything onto the island, to prevent anyone from cheating!"
When the instructor said this, he was looking directly at Bai Ye.
Of the twenty people in the classroom, only Bai Ye had brought a black briefcase.
Everyone else had known the rules beforehand, so they had brought nothing.
"Bai Ye, hand over your case." Seeing that Bai Ye did not react, the instructor walked straight over to him.
He reached out to take it, and Bai Ye did not stop him.
"What's in your case?" He tried to open it, only to find that it had a combination lock.
"One million in cash. Now that the case is in your hands, if even a single cent goes missing, you'll answer for it."
The instructor's face darkened. He did not believe Bai Ye at all. Who would bring a million in cash to a competition?
He said stiffly, "I'll hold onto the case for you. Once you return, it'll naturally be given back to you—provided... you can return."
He took the case and placed it on the podium before beginning to explain the rules.
"I'm sure you all know the selection rules already, but I still need to go over them carefully.
"This selection imposes no restrictions on methods. Whether you poison someone, launch a sneak attack, or join forces with