Chapter 31 – Best Served Warm (1/2)

Chapter 31 – Best Served Warm

“Crack! Crack! Crack!” Du Xian Hong’s stare was cold but his smile was warm. He was enthusiastic and not easily satisfied when it came to torturing others. His footwork was as fast as lightning; the way he broke Ye Xuan’s right arm and both legs happened in a flash as the three stomps took only a second!

Ye Xuan’s groan echoed in the arena sending shivers down the Ye’s spines, his family’s aching hearts ignited their anger and there was nothing they wanted more than revenge for the disrespect and torture.

‘These guys… They really don’t care about their relation with the Ye family after this duel! Maybe the Du family plans to wipe them out here and now?’

The audience was shocked into silence and chilled by the violence. They came here for a fight and entertainment, but this… this was way more than what they had expected.

“Stop!!”

Ye Zhong shouted as his veins bulged on his head. His bloodshot eyes made it apparent that he wanted Du Yin Hong in pieces; that he wanted to inflict unnecessary pain in the process giving him a taste of his own medicine. There was a good chance his cousin would get paralysed from this.

“Yin Hong, you can stop it now. We are friendly people after all. Even if they are rubbish they deserve a place somewhere in society. Also remember we are the guests. We should respect other families!” Rubbing salt in his opponent’s wounds was one of Du Yuan Ming’s specialties. He kept a straight face while smiling as he spoke.

Everyone watching understood the mockery but they could not understand the reason for their aggression.

“The Du family is surely the nicest family out of the Big Three. Them beating the Ye’s would actually be a favour to them as they don’t have any worthy young blood! I mean, if you want to call yourself a family you should at least have… I don’t know, at least a five star Warrior who is less than twenty-five years old, right? Don’t give them silly thoughts and false hopes. The young ones should be more realistic and learn their place. Hahaha!” General Zhou fancied the bit of abuse too.

“Can’t you guys be constructive?” President Dong Ho said, “The only thing Du family ever wanted was a little plot of land. If I were you I would just sell the land and earn some money. There is no point in being dramatic about it!” His belly wobbled as he laughed. “There is a fine line between dignity and stupidity and everyone can see which of these two you guys are closer to.”

Ye Zheng Qing did not take this topic light-heartedly. His fists were clenched, he was tired of the harassment and felt extremely frustrated. It was partially true the Ye family was not doing well, but the bullying was completely out of line. He wanted Ye Zhong to give it his best shot hoping the surprise tactic he mentioned during training would work out.

“Ye Patriarch, I have to apologise for the young one he’s still very new to the scene therefore very bad at controlling himself. I will scold him when this is all over, please don’t take it too personal!” Said Du Yuan Ming, his fake smile was not much more convincing than his horrible speech.

“No, Ye Xuan should have protected himself better.” Ye Zheng Qing tried to sound cool and indifferent, refusing to give Du Yuan Ming any satisfaction.

As soon as the exchange of words died down Ye Hai leaped into the arena and carefully lifted Ye Xuan up.

Healthy would be the last word to describe Ye Xuan’s critical condition. His breathing was light, weak, and fading! Even a tough man like Ye Hai could not remain calm in this situation, his eyes were red and wet. He wiped off his tears right after pushing a pill down Ye Xuan’s throat.

“Zhong, please take care of yourself. Your cousin is not well, three broken ribs, fractured arms and legs… You know what to do!” Ye Zheng Qing’s warm palm rubbed Ye Zhong’s shoulder.

“I know exactly what you mean.”

He knew grandpa was angry and so was he, but surprise was his only chance so he kept a cool look and a small smile on his face. But deep in his mind, he was imagining himself destroying Du Xian Hong, the word mercy has been forgotten.

“Ye Xuan, you have done your best. I will make him pay! Get even for you, and more.” He was thinking out loud, but the mumble was not really audible for anyone but himself. He was mentally ready and after taking a deep breath he headed into the arena with clenched fists.

His robe flowed gracefully as he leaped onto the stage, as much as he wanted to cover up his aggression his veins bulged and his beastlike posture gave everything away. It was obvious to anyone who knew him that this was not the normal, calm and collected Ye Zhong.

“Are there any talents in the Ye family? By the looks of things I can take out the trash on my own!” Du Xian Hong was c*cky from his domination over Ye Xuan. He was completely relaxed when he aimed his arrogant glare at Ye Zhong and spoke with disdain.

He was not aware that Ye Zhong was no longer a four star Warrior. In his mind, even though Ye Zhong had the same cultivation as himself he already had an answer to the threat. “Cultivation is not everything. I can beat you easily… because I have what we call talent!” He based his confidence on mastering a peak high level Spirit stance which was a secret to everyone outside the family.