Fengdu's methods were far more violent than those of the mortal world.
The mortal world was all about human rights. When criminals served time in prison, the state provided free room and board, depriving them of nothing but their freedom.
The underworld's law enforcement was different—they were genuinely violent.
Mountains of Swords, seas of fire, and boiling oil cauldrons were all still in use, 100% authentic and guaranteed to deliver!
Violent punishments like whipping, needle-piercing, and caning were considered mere child's play. Every night, dedicated yin messengers would extract the Life Souls of criminals and drag them to Fengdu to serve their sentences in advance.
"If they can't endure it and commit suicide beforehand..."
Just as Pei Ye asked this, the yin messenger began reading his proclamation, which happened to cover that exact topic.
