A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage) novel Chapter 1697

With his face puffing red, Chu Zhengliang lowered his head and didn't dare utter a word.

From his reaction, it became evident to Chu Yuan that Ye Fan was telling the truth.

“Hmph, you're a bunch of useless fools! Where's Chu Zhenghong? Get him out here to see me. Also, how did you end up being the head of the family? Didn't I pass the position to your brother back then?”

Given that Chu Yuan had just emerged from his solitary training, there were plenty of matters which he wasn't aware of.

“Dad, it's a long story. I'll tell it to you slowly after this. Nonetheless, Chu Zhenghong is not at Mount Chumen,” Chu Zhengliang replied in a guilty tone.

Snorting in response, Chu Yuan refused to even look at Chu Zhengliang.

He then turned to Ye Fan and asserted, “I don't care if what you say is true. But given how serious the matter is, I will need to investigate before making a decision.”

“There's nothing to investigate,” Ye Fan replied grimly.

“Everyone heard Mr. Chu made the promise himself. How can it still be false? Furthermore, I came to the Chu residence without any hostile intentions. It was Mr. Chu who went back on his word after losing and attacked me en masse out of frustration. If this scum of the Chu family hadn't forced me, they wouldn't have fallen into such a predicament,” Ye Fan related to Chu Yuan in a frosty tone.

When he saw how persistent Ye Fan was, Chu Yuan's expression turned grim.

“Didn't you get what I said, you little twerp?

Considering the gravity of the matter, we will talk about this after I get to the bottom of it. Instead, you had to just keep pressing your advantage. Not only are you ungrateful to me for sparing you, but you also can't keep a lid on that mouth of yours.

“Let me give you a piece of advice. You had better leave if you still value your life. For if I change my mind, you will die on Mount Chumen even with Moon God's protection!” Chu Yuan threatened after losing his patience with Ye Fan.

After all, he was incensed by Ye Fan's constant badgering.

To him, it no longer mattered if the promise was true or false. Even if it was true, Ye Fan had lost the basis to insist that it was fulfilled after being defeated by Chu Yuan.

In fact, Ye Fan should count himself lucky that he had been shown mercy instead. Consequently, Chu Yuan was furious at Ye Fan for harping incessantly on the promise despite being the loser.

“Ha! Patriarch Chu, stop pretending to be compassionate. If you are indeed capable of killing me, just go ahead. I, Chu Tianfan, don't need your mercy. As for the Chu family, wouldn't it be a disgrace if you can't even keep your word?

“Of course, if you, Chu Yuan, admit in front of everyone here that the Chu family is shameless, I will then stop asking for the promise to be fulfilled,” Ye Fan sneered as he refused to show Chu Yuan any respect.

After all, he had the moral high ground.

In the event the Chu family refused to honor their promise, Ye Fan would seek to utterly ruin their reputation.

No matter what, he resolved to make the visit worth

his while.

“You b*stard, it looks like you're not aware of the predicament you're in. Do you really think that I can't do anything to you just because Moon God is protecting you? Don't you forget that you have been grievously injured. If we were to get into a fight, I would occupy Moon God while the rest of the Chu family would attack you in unison. When that happens, do you think we would fail to kill you still?

“Even if you are tough enough to defend yourself against the Chu family, what about the rest of the Chu Sect? On Mount Chumen, the Chu family isn't the only family with powerful fighters. There are still two other families within Chu Sect who also possess formidable warriors. If you don't quit while you're ahead, I will have no choice but to end your life! After all, there's no way you can take on such a massive group of Chu Sect warriors given the injuries you have suffered.”

At that moment, a vicious glint flashed in Chu Yuan's eye.

Evidently, he was serious when he uttered those words.

“Is that so? What if we are included?”

No sooner had Chu Yuan spoken, a mocking laugh was heard some distance away.

The next moment, the aura of a group of Supremes began emanating from the bottom of Mount Chumen.

Subsequently, the group of Dragon Slayers who were beaten by Ye Fan earlier had returned.

“W-Why are you here?” Ye Fan thundered in surprise when he saw that they had regrouped.

“Who asked you to come? Didn't I order you to leave Mount Chumen?” Ye Fan demanded with a solemn tone.

“Haha.” Gaius burst into laughter instead. “Master, calm down, and take a look at who has arrived?”

Unlike the Chu family who had most of its men injured, the Chu Sect's warriors still had the capacity to go into battle.

The elders of the Chu Sect in particular were probably more than enough to defeat the few of them.

“Is that so? Let's give it a try then!”

Given that Gaius and Owen were equally belligerent, they were unfazed by the taunt.

“Very well. Elders of the Chu Sect, listen up. If you still see me as a former head of the Chu Sect, please lend your strength to the Chu family today. I will keep Moon God occupied, while the rest of you kill them all!"

Chu Yuan's commanding voice thundered through the crowd.

Upon hearing his instructions, the elders of the Chu Sect didn't react recklessly. Instead, they looked toward the head of the elders.

Ultimately, Chu Yuan no longer had an official position in the Chu Sect. Thus, he had no authority to give orders to its warriors.

Despite the lack of jurisdiction, he still commanded their respect.

As a result, none of them dared to disobey.

Consequently, the head of the Chu Sect elders barked, “What are you waiting for? As our former leader has commanded, surround them and kill them all!”

Scarcely had the Chu Sect's elite warriors gathered when a slender figure appeared at the foot of Mount Chumen.

With her hair let down, her purple dress billowed in the wind.

Step by step, she gradually made her way up the stone-paved path.

Her exquisite features and distinguished aura made her look like a queen.

Evidently, her grandeur was indeed a sight to behold.