A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)

"Who is it? Such a big talker!"

These words from the other party provoked anger in everyone.

Some hot-tempered individuals stepped forward from the crowd, hurling angry insults at the figure standing in front of the Chu family's gate. However, the moment the other party raised their head, both Carlo and Aaron, who were leading the group, felt as if they were struck by thunder. They were all stunned!

Like seeing a ghost, he stared intently at the thin figure in front of him.

"Chu... Chu..."

D*mn it! Go to hell!

Both Aaron and Carlo had gone absolutely nuts.

They were so stunned that they could not utter Chu Tianfan's name, their mouths agape in shock.

Oh heavens! Why am I running into Chu Tianfan here? Wasn't this guy just in China not long ago? How is he suddenly back at Mount Chumen? Aaron was nearly scared to the point of wetting himself.

D*mn it. They've really poked the lion this time!

The previously arrogant and self-righteous Carlo and his group, who acted as if they were on a divine mission, immediately backed down.

Their faces were full of smiles as they repeatedly explained to Ye Fan, "We didn't expect to find Hall Master Chu here as well."

"Hall Master Chu, please don't misunderstand. Our visit to Mount Chumen is not for your sake. We're just going through the motions, busy with official duties. If I have caused any inconvenience, please forgive me," Carlo said apologetically.

All the other Supreme masters also nodded their heads in agreement, wearing apologetic smiles.

The elder Supreme master who was just berating Ye Fan was now so frightened that he wished he could slap himself twice.

Argh! I'm such a blabbermouth! I actually just insulted Chu Tianfan right to his face!

Ye Fan's reputation in the martial arts world was not good.

Everyone knew that he was absolutely ruthless, even daring to slaughter his own grandfather.

He wouldn't show mercy even to his own family members.

Right then, the elder Supreme master was so frightened that he wished he could dig a hole in the ground and crawl right into it to escape. "Official business? I'd like to ask, what official business are you here for?" Ye Fan's eyes were filled with icy coldness as he asked in a chilling tone. Both Aaron and Carlo's mouths twitched.

From Ye Fan's tone, they seemed to detect a hint of chill and murderous intent.

They couldn't help but wonder, could it be that Chu Tianfan was specifically waiting for them here today, just to cause trouble for them?

However, after pondering for quite a while, Aaron couldn't figure out how he might have recently offended Dragon God Hall.

If it really did exist, it would have been more than a year ago when Symborsus roamed the world.

Back then, International Martial Arts Union did more than just dismantle Dragon God Hall. They also branded Ye Fan as a criminal of the martial arts world and a disgrace, issuing a global manhunt for him. But all that happened in the past, it was all the work of Symborsus.

And now, Symborsus had been defeated.

Is Ye Fan really not going to let it go? Is he determined to obliterate their entire International Martial Arts Union?

Indeed, with such trepidation, the worries in Carlo's and others' hearts undoubtedly intensified to the point where speaking became a cautious endeavor.

"Hall Master Chu, in reality, there isn't any official business. The truth is, even after you crushed the Chu family, they showed no signs of remorse. We clearly gave them a chance to start anew, but they just didn't know how to cherish it. And now, it's even worse, they've actually injured our law enforcement officers. Therefore, we, International Martial Arts Union, have unanimously decided to strip the Chu family's remnants of their right to life. For the sake of this world, and also for your sake, I will annihilate the Chu family, putting an end to future troubles," Carlo earnestly explained to Ye Fan.

Ye Fan suddenly let out a cold laugh.

"What a fine idea to start anew, what a great way to eliminate future troubles. I also bear the surname Chu, I am also a descendant of the Chu family. If that's the case, you people might as well kill me too." Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions changed dramatically.

"Hall Master Chu, what... what are you saying? You... What an extraordinary person you are. You've contributed greatly to the whole martial arts world. Who are we to dare confront you? Our target is merely the remnants of the Chu family. I assure you, I don't have the slightest ill intention toward you!"

Aaron and Carlo, among others, hurriedly explained, afraid that Ye Fan might misunderstand.

But Ye Fan didn't care and retorted coldly, "The Chu family is my paternal family. How dare you trample on it at will? You bunch of swine and dogs, you really have some nerve. Years ago, I crushed the Chu Sect. You swine, what have you done other than hiding and running? What efforts have you made? Afterward, when Chu Sect fell from power, you all, one by one, came out of the shadows. First, you forced my Dragon God Hall to hand over Chu Sect and then, in the guise of victors, you plundered the wealth of the Tang and Chu families, making them sign so-called treaty of defeat, treating my kinsmen like prisoners, confining them to the peak of Mount Chumen. How dare the lot of you do so?"

Ye Fan's roaring fury sent chills down Carlo and the others, turning their faces pale and their bodies trembling in fear.

For a moment, everyone present was stunned.

They always believed that Ye Fan and the Chu family were sworn enemies, irreconcilable as heaven and earth.

But now, how has Ye Fan's stance changed?

Surprisingly, he started speaking up for the Chu family.

"Hall Master Chu, we... we were just trying to stand up for you. The Chu family abetted evil. It was primarily the Chu family's fault that initially brought disaster to the world through Chu Sect. Moreover, the Chu family has been heartless, causing you, Hall Master Chu, profound distress from a young age. We are grateful for the benevolence of Hall Master Chu, which is why we stood up for you and punished the Chu family."

Aaron and the others explained, desperately trying to calm Ye Fan's anger.

"Shut up! You bunch of hypocrites, even now, you still try to deceive me. Trying to stand up for me, are you? If you were truly avenging me, you wouldn't have issued a global warrant for my arrest over a year ago."

Ye Fan's words left Aaron and the others speechless.

Of course, they knew their intentions were far from noble. The people of International Martial Arts Union had always regarded Ye Fan as a great threat.

A free spirit like Ye Fan, who roamed outside the rules of the martial arts world, had always been the greatest threat to International Martial Arts Union.

The reason they didn't annihilate the Chu family in the first place was merely due to their wariness of the Chu family's deep-rooted strength. They feared a desperate counterattack from the powerful members of the Chu family at their death's door. So, in the end, they chose to enslave the Chu family members instead of killing them all.

Moreover, their initial confrontation with the Chu family was primarily to seize the Chu family's wealth and vent their years of resentment toward Chu Sect.

It had absolutely nothing to do with Ye Fan.

At this moment, such words were merely to keep Ye Fan steady.

But Ye Fan was no fool. How could their few words deceive him?

So, in his great fury, Ye Fan directly exposed their shameless claims.

Then, he berated angrily, "The Chu family is my paternal family. I alone have the right to humiliate the Chu family. Outsiders have absolutely no right to interfere. My grudges and debts with the Chu family are our family affairs. How dare you set foot here? Do you think you're worthy? As for the person who injured your law enforcement officers, it was none other than me, Chu Tianfan! You bring disaster upon my Chu family, you insult Chu Sect, and you exploit my Chu sons and daughters. Killing your underlings is me being lenient. I wish I could slaughter all of you from International Martial Arts Union!"

Ye Fan's angry voice had scared Aaron and the others into silence.

All the Supreme masters present, about a dozen of them, were filled with fear, none daring to speak.

In the end, it was Aaron who stuttered out a response, "H-Hall Master Chu, p-please calm your anger. W-We just misunderstood your position before. We can leave now, right? We won't pursue the Chu family anymore."

In this situation, Aaron and the others knew that it was no longer possible to make a move on the Chu family. They turned around and were about to leave.

"Oh, you want to leave? When the dignity of my family has been trampled upon by you all to this extent? As the head of the Chu family, do you really think I would let you all leave so easily?" Ye Fan's cold laughter made everyone's hearts sink.

"What...what do you want to do?"

"It's nothing. You have my family members shackled and imprisoned at the peak of Mount Chumen. I won't make it too hard for you. Just kneel outside my family's gate for three days, apologizing and asking fo forgiveness. At the same time, I will be crafting a batch of chains. All Supreme masters of International Martial Arts Union, within three years, regardless of eating, dressing, living, or traveling, must wear shackles and are not allowed to take them off! Those who violate this will die!"

Ye Fan's words resonated powerfully, echoing unceasingly between heaven and earth.