Xie Yue asked, "Are there any rules for fighting here?"
The Black-veiled Young Woman said, "The rules are simple. First, register with your Identity Token, then wait for the other nine contestants to enter. Fighting is forbidden while you wait. Once the match begins, only one person can walk out alive."
Xie Yue nodded. "In other words, as long as you survive, any method is allowed?"
"That's right. You can also go inside to watch, but admission costs one Bloody Mary."
The Black-veiled Young Woman pointed at a man holding a Bloody Mary and said, "It can be your enemy's or your own. As long as you have one, that's enough."
Everything the Black-veiled Young Woman said seemed to suggest that Slaughter City had a particular need for fresh blood.
Bloody Marys seemed to have become a special currency here.
However, Xie Yue and his companions had no intention of watching. All three chose to compete directly.
They did not register at the same time, though. Instead, they staggered their entries, waiting for one person to finish before the next registered.
Hu Liena went first, followed by Yan, with Xie Yue last.
This ensured they would not face one another and also allowed them to guard against sneak attacks from petty villains.
Hu Liena's first match began shortly afterward. Xie Yue and Yan seized two Bloody Marys, gained admission, and went inside to watch.
"These opponents are so weak. None of them have strong signs of life."
Hu Liena murmured as she sized up her opponents.
From what Hu Liena could sense, their strength varied considerably.
Quite a few were forcing their failing bodies to compete. Perhaps they could no longer endure giving blood and had come to the Hell Slaughter Arena to gamble on a chance.
Others were probably