Chapter 39: Night Alchemists
“No need to be alarmed,” the Senior Brother said. “This isn’t blood.”
He held the door ajar, his deep voice muffled by his helmet.
“Come in, I’ll get you up to speed. Or do you want to start already?” The Senior Brother raised his arm, bringing the hatchet up to his own neck, then seemed to realise he was holding it. He set it down, then scratched his neck.
“Y-Yu Han.” Huang Niuniu pinched his sleeve.
Yu Han gulped, then took a step inside the courtyard.
There was a clothesline in the yard. The skinned remains of small, monkey-like creatures were drying.
“We haven’t had new recruits in five intakes,” the Senior Brother said. “I’ll wash up quick. Don’t touch anything. We’re gonna have so much fun, the three of us.” He laughed, then walked off.
“Did that sound high-pitched to you?” Yu Han asked.
No reply came, so he poked Huang Niuniu’s arm.