A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)

Chapter 2252 Time In The Cave

In the Pacific Ocean, on a small island in a certain sea area, there stood a palace. This palace was constructed more than half a year ago. The major countries in the vicinity had all provided technical support. However, the construction workers didn't know the significance of building this palace at the center of the ocean. Of course, if they were to come here now, they would probably understand. That was because the sole purpose of this palace was to provide a dwelling place for someone. At this moment, inside the castle, a man in a blood-red robe was sitting on the floor. If Ye Fan were here, he would undoubtedly recognize this person at a glance – his own cousin, Chu Qitian.

However, the current Chu Qitian was completely different from the impulsive and paranoid young man he used to be. In his place, there was immeasurable gloom and scheming. Chu Qitian sat on the ground, eyes closed, nurturing his spirit. Before him, six powerful individuals from Empyrean Ranking knelt and bowed,

“Master, the final batch of seeds has been delivered to the Dragon Gate. In a month, when these seeds mature, our Dragon Gate Project can be declared a success.”

Odin and the others spoke respectfully. Before Chu Qitian, The Great Four who dominated the global martial arts world were as respectful as pigs and dogs. Upon hearing the words, Chu Qitian finally opened his eyes, and his faint voice immediately resounded.

“It has been a year. The preparation phase of the Dragon Gate Project has finally come to an end. You all did a great job. After a month, select a hundred seeds with good qualities and accompany me to Mount Kransbay. When the time comes, I will personally activate the Sky Gate Formation! Soon enough, the day Sky Gate Formation opens will be the day I return to the world. Get ready, prepare yourselves for the arrival of our master!”

Chu Qitian stood up, his body slowly floating in the sky. He stood high above, gazing down at the vast expanse of the sky. The suppressed fury that had been smoldering within for a thousand years

would finally be truly unleashed in the near future.

“A thousand years ago, it was my misfortune to have met you, Chu Yunyang. After a thousand years, I shall return to the world once again. And Chu Yunyang, where are you now? This time, no one will be able to stop me. Hahaha... Chu Yunyang oh Chu Yunyang, in the end, it's still me who has the last laugh!”

The unrestrained, hearty laughter echoed endlessly across the sky.

Chu Qitian stood proudly atop the clouds, as if transcending time itself, conversing with people from across the ages. As the wind blew, they waited, ready to welcome the arrival of their master. In another space, there was a flickering bonfire. It was a simple stove, made up of a few stones stacked together, with wood burning inside. On top of it sat a black cauldron.

A calf sat by the stove, holding a palm-leaf fan, reluctantly fanning the flames. The scent of medicinal herbs wafted through the air, emanating from the cauldron. However, Huangniu didn't show much interest in the medicinal fragrance. At this moment, its gaze was entirely focused on the jade bed not far ahead. Just because at that moment, on the jade bed, there were two women and three men sitting together, playing poker.

“Three of a kind!”

“Full house!”

“Two pair, do you want it?”

“Ye Fan, we're on the same team, and you're still betting against me?” The three of them chatted and laughed, having a great time together.

Hmph, you just love picking on me! You all have fun while leaving me to do all the work! Why is that? Especially that d*mn Ye Fan, why does he get to hang out with two girls while I'm stuck here

making a fire and boiling medicine?

The more Huangniu thought about it, the angrier it became, feeling that this was unfair. Ye Fan was surrounded by beautiful women, while Huangniu was all alone. It became increasingly saddened the more he thought about it. Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

No, I need to find a way to make myself happy, too. Right, I remember there's a prescription at the pharmacy...

Huangniu seemed to recall something. While Ye Fan and the others were having a great time, it quietly slipped into a stone chamber. After rummaging through boxes and cabinets, it finally found the treasured prescription. Then, it gathered all the required medicinal ingredients according to the prescription. In the end, Huangniu ran back to the stove, poured out all the nearly-cooked medicine, and replaced it with the herbs it had found.

In this way, right under Ye Fan's eyes, Huangniu pulled off a sneaky swap.

“Is the medicine not ready yet? You darn calf, you must be slacking off again. Be careful, or I'll have Wan'er hit you!”

Ye Fan had already played several rounds here, but Huangniu still hadn't prepared the medicine. Ye Fan couldn't help but urge. This medicine was specially prepared by Wan'er. It helped in building a strong foundation for one's health, nurturing vitality, and also aids in cultivation practice. Ye Fan and his friends drank it almost every day.

“Get lost! You won't get a share even when it's ready!” Huangniu cursed angrily.

In the year since Ye Fan returned, Huangniu had experienced its fair share of frustrations. Even Wan'er was on Ye Fan's side. This made Huangniu regretful, thinking that it shouldn't have saved Ye Fan back then. Back then, during the nuclear explosion, several of horns of Huangniu were

blown off, and most of its fur was gone. Despite the hardships, it managed to bring Ye Fan back safely. Upon seeing Huangniu and others, Wan'er was utterly astonished. When Huangniu left here, it was still yellow. Upon its return, its fur had turned black! Fortunately, after a year of recuperation, Huangniu's fur grew back, and its broken horn had regrown halfway. As for Huangniu's resentment, Ye Fan just shook his head with a smile and then continued to play cards. This year, for Ye Fan, it should be the most peaceful one.

Aside from the daily cultivation, he spent his time playing cards with Angie and Wan'er. He had to spend some time with them. Otherwise, being trapped here for too long would drive them crazy. Angie and Wan'er both loved to have fun. After a while, Huangniu finally finished boiling the medicine. It poured the medicine into the cup and then carried it over with a mischievous grin on its face.

“Wan'er, Angie, come. It's time to take your medicine.” Huangniu had a face full of eagerness.

“What about mine?” Ye Fan asked.

“Get lost, it's none of your business!” With a swift kick, Huangniu sent Ye Fan flying to the side.

“You d*mn calf!”

Ye Fan couldn't help but give a bitter smile.

Fine, I'll just skip one drinking session.

Ye Fan didn't bother to argue with Huangniu anymore.

“Wan'er, Angie, I'm going to cultivate first.” Ye Fan stood up and returned to the secret chamber to continue his cultivation. Angie's health was deteriorating day by day. Apart from spending a little time with her, Ye Fan devoted all his remaining time to diligent cultivation, not daring to slack off for even a moment.

“Hurry up, leave. There's no need for you to worry about this side.” Huangniu impatiently pushed Ye Fan away. Its actions made Ye Fan somewhat doubtful.

This darn calf, who knows what kind of mischief it's brewing in its belly.

However, Ye Fan wasn't worried. As that darn calf's strength surged, Wan'er was by no means a weak person either. Even with all its guts, it wouldn't dare to do anything out of line. So, Ye Fan left the place and returned to his cultivation chamber. It had been ten months since the Great Four tried to surround and kill him.

It's almost been a year. I wonder what Earth looks like now.

“I hope the situation that Great-grandma mentioned hasn't occurred.” Although Ye Fan really wanted to go out and take a look, his cultivation hadn't reached completion, and Angie's life was nearing its end within a year. Given this situation, Ye Fan could hardly care about anything else.

“Forget it. In the final two months, no matter what, I must break through to god realm as soon as possible!” Ye Fan shook his head, casting away all those complicated thoughts. However, just as Ye Fan was about to enter the cultivation state, a sudden boom resounded from outside. Ye Fan was startled and went out to investigate. Immediately, he saw Huangniu transform into a cannonball and fly straight out before his eyes.

Rumble...

After crashing through several stone walls in a row, it was finally buried under the rubble of shattered rocks and passed out on the spot.

“What... What's happening?”

Ye Fan's mouth twitched fiercely. This stone wall, even with all his strength, Ye Fan couldn't break through it back then. But now, it had been smashed right through. Just as Ye Fan trembled in shock,

a few soul-stirring calls suddenly came from up ahead.

“Ye Fan, I... I feel so hot...”

“Wan'er, I feel so uncomfortable...” Upon hearing this, Ye Fan's heart trembled, and he abruptly turned around. Afterwards, he saw two stunning women ahead, enchanting as peach blossoms, with blushing cheeks and charming faces.

“F*ck! What on earth did that darn calf do?”

Ye Fan's eyelids twitched suddenly, and he cursed inwardly.