Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies-Chapter 1138: A Rumor Can Be Spread by a Mouth

Chapter 1138: A Rumor Can Be Spread by a Mouth

Zhang Yi's words completely broke Li Changgong's composure.

The main damage came from that last sentence, its lethality was simply too great!

He never expected Zhang Yi to pull such a move.

Zhang Yi used his own method to deliver a heavy counterattack.

If his earlier reprimand of Zhang Yi was high-sounding, standing from the perspective of righteousness, then Zhang Yi's subsequent rogue-like statement was pure mischief.

But the problem is, most people in this world aren't very interested in those high-sounding arguments.

People prefer to hear gossip. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Especially gossip about those in high positions of power and great renown.

That one sentence even made many people not care much about what Zhang Yi had actually done, and only want to hear how Li Changgong's mother remained vigorous in old age and found a second spring in life.

Li Changgong drew his long saber, pointing it directly at Zhang Yi. The soldiers of the Northwest Region behind him also drew their weapons, instantly filling the entire airport with a murderous aura.

Ripples of light shimmered in Zhang Yi's eyes. Before speaking, he had immediately used [All Things Follow Traces] to lock onto Li Changgong, and unfolded [Manifold Phenomena] around everyone to prevent Li Changgong from launching a surprise attack.

But just at that moment, Shang Daowen slowly walked over, positioning himself between the two.

"Gouchen, I've said it before. If you and Chaos agree to settle your personal grudge privately, I won't interfere at all."

"But if anyone wants to cause trouble in Shengjing, I'll have to step in."

Seeing this, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Zhang Yi's mouth. The Shengjing Region was indeed the Shengjing Region; they wouldn't let anyone challenge their authority at a time like this.

After all, they were the hosts.

Zhang Yi stood smiling behind Shang Daowen, watching Li Changgong without saying a word.

Li Changgong's face became extremely ugly.

Zhang Yi refused to accept his duel challenge, and he couldn't just lose all decorum and trade insults with Zhang Yi either.

After all, Zhang Yi was just a commoner by origin, and his style of doing things always focused only on results, caring not a bit about reputation.

Zhang Yi could stand here without any regard for his image, cursing back at him.

But he couldn't. He was from an aristocratic family, and now the supreme commander of the Northwest Region.

Doing that would only make him a laughingstock in the upper circles of the Huaxu Kingdom, without gaining any benefit.

"Chaos, don't you dare duel me? You only dare to hide behind the Shengjing Region like a turtle retracting its head? Hah!"

Li Changgong deliberately raised his voice to mock, trying to provoke Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi clasped his hands behind his back and snorted disdainfully. "Someone as disloyal, unfilial, unkind, and unjust as you has the right to duel me? I don't want to dirty my hands."

As he spoke, he let out a long sigh. "Would anyone really get bitten by a dog and then bite back?"

"Ah, no, I'm someone who cares about face!"

Li Changgong wanting to gain the upper hand in a war of words simply meant he hadn't grasped the situation at all.

Zhang Yi continued, "You'd be better off using this time to go home early and ask your mother if what I said is true. Li Changgong, I, Zhang Yi, never lie. I'm telling you this truth for the sake of your family harmony!"

Zhang Yi spoke with such conviction that Li Changgong's hand gripping the saber tightened several degrees. If it weren't for his fear of Shang Daowen and the yet-unseen experts of Shengjing, he would have already charged forward with his blade.

The problem was, these words came from Zhang Yi's mouth. Even if he was talking nonsense, the people around didn't know that!

What was Zhang Yi's status?

An Epsilon-level superhuman, one of the top powerhouses of the Huaxu Kingdom. How could someone of his status spout nonsense?

The halo of a powerhouse, combined with their lack of understanding of Zhang Yi, made many people take Zhang Yi's words as truth.

Although they couldn't say it in front of Li Changgong, the flames of gossip burned fiercely in everyone's eyes.

It was almost certain that after today, stories about the Li family would spread throughout Shengjing.

Shang Daowen frowned. Two Epsilon-level superhumans, both national treasures, acting like fishwives in a screaming match here? What kind of spectacle was this?

He spoke up, "Gentlemen, please say less! Since Chaos refuses the duel, you should both return to rest first. After this matter is concluded, you can settle it yourselves however you wish."

Zhang Yi nodded. "Of course, I'll still give face to the Shengjing Region."

"After all, I'm a polite person. I won't cause trouble on someone else's turf."

Li Changgong gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with overflowing killing intent, wishing he could devour Zhang Yi!

"Chaos! You damnable bastard, you just wait! If I don't teach you a lesson, I, Li Changgong, will take your surname!"

Zhang Yi provocatively crooked a finger at him. "I'll be waiting!"

Zhang Yi led his people away from the airport under the fierce gazes of the Northwest Region personnel, heading towards the guest quarters prepared for them by the Shengjing Region.

Meanwhile, Li Changgong, suppressing his rage, could only sheathe his saber and storm off with his men in a fury.

Jiang Han saw this scene and shook her head helplessly.

She had warned Li Changgong that Zhang Yi was a man without a shred of so-called 'strongman demeanor.'

However, even though Li Changgong had some psychological preparation, he never imagined Zhang Yi would be even more of a rogue than he thought.

"Now, this matter has really blown up."

Jiang Han helplessly covered her forehead with her hand. She did hope Li Changgong would teach Zhang Yi a good lesson for her.

But what Zhang Yi said was too vicious. She was somewhat worried Zhang Yi might be killed by Li Changgong.

After all, Li Changgong was a chariot-class Epsilon with a superhuman ability index as high as 16,000 points and possessed terrifying land-based abilities.

"What a mess. Let's see how you clean it up later!"

Jiang Han hadn't forgotten the purpose of her trip in her heart. After bidding farewell to Li Changgong, she still led the East Sea Region personnel away.

After they left, many of the staff on-site immediately started chatting privately.

"Hey, did you hear what Chaos said about Gouchen just now?"

"Too explosive! Never expected the Gouchen family's affairs to be so... colorful."

"Pfft, what's so strange about that? In their circles, playing a bit wild is just common, isn't it?"

"Before, it was all done privately. Now that Chaos has exposed the old secret, it'll be famous throughout the land from now on!"

...

Zhang Yi, along with Deng Shentong and the others, followed the guidance of the Dragon's Roar Guards to the luxurious guest quarters prepared for them.

On the way, Deng Shentong leaned over and said, "Brother, you really went too far this time. Even when hitting someone, you don't hit their face. You made fun of Li Changgong's mother. He's probably going to fight you to the death!"

Zhang Yi snorted coldly. "I didn't want to play that way either, but he wanted to slap my face in public. Why should I be polite with him?"

Deng Shentong shook his head helplessly.

"But of all things, why did you have to mention his mother? I never thought your information network was so sharp, even knowing about his family affairs. I underestimated you."

Hearing this, Zhang Yi and the others around him all looked at Deng Shentong with shock.

"Wh... what??"

Zhang Yi scratched his head. "I was just pissed off by him and talking trash. Did I actually hit the mark?"

Deng Shentong tilted his neck back expressionlessly, looking at him sideways. "Marriages in families like theirs are all alliances, with little genuine affection to begin with. After marriage, they can't divorce due to their interests, so they just play their own games."

"The Li family's situation was never really a secret within the circle anyway."

"Only now, you're the one who exposed the secret. Brother, you're in big trouble!"

Hearing this, Zhang Yi suddenly looked at Deng Shentong with an extremely strange expression.

"Then what about your family..."

Deng Shentong said nonchalantly, "My parents divorced over a decade ago. I even have a stepfather from Britannia."

Zhang Yi was stunned. "Your heart is really big, being able to talk about this so casually?"

Deng Shentong pointed at his own nose, smiling. "I received my education abroad, so I'm more open-minded about these things."

"But," a playful glint appeared in his eyes, "Li Changgong comes from a military family. He places extreme importance on face. Just wait for him to fight you to the death!"

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