Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies-Chapter 1144: Issuing a Challenge

Chapter 1144: Issuing a Challenge

The reception staff from Shengjing approached, respectfully addressing Pagyi Gesang.

"Honorable Chieftain Pagyi, we have prepared a sumptuous lunch for you and your entourage. Please enjoy!"

He clapped his hands, and the service staff sent by Shengjing pushed in several small carts, quickly covering the living room table with an abundance of food.

Pagyi Gesang flared his large nostrils, taking a deep sniff, then gave a look to a maidservant.

That maidservant immediately walked over, carefully took a plate of food, and presented it before Pagyi Gesang.

Pagyi Gesang casually poked at it a couple of times with silver chopsticks, then put them down, smiling at the reception staff.

"I appreciate your kindness, but I'm not accustomed to the food here in Shengjing. Please take these dishes away."

The reception staff was somewhat puzzled. The food they had prepared for the representatives of the five major regions was of a very high standard, all made with fresh vegetables and meats.

Could Pagyi Gesang still find fault with this?

"But, Your Excellency, how will your dining needs be addressed?"

Pagyi Gesang smiled and looked toward his personal chef, Pagyi Luodan, standing nearby.

"I usually only eat food prepared by Luodan."

Pagyi Luodan gave a slight nod to the receptionist.

Upon hearing this, the receptionist said, "Since it is Your Excellency's wish, we will comply."

He instructed his subordinates to remove all the food.

Then he led his people away.

As they left, a group of service staff whispered among themselves.

"So much delicious food, and they actually don't want it. Isn't that strange?"

"Are they afraid we might have poisoned the food or something?"

Someone snorted disdainfully.

"Perhaps the dining customs in the Southwest Region are different from those in Shengjing!"

The leader said calmly, but when he glanced back at that large house, he couldn't help but feel a trace of doubt in his eyes.

However, not long after, they suddenly caught a whiff of an extremely rich and enticing aroma wafting from beside the villa. One by one, their eyes widened in shock.

It was a fragrance they had never smelled before, one that seemed to penetrate directly from their noses into their very souls, making their minds feel intoxicated.

Even though they had spent their entire lives in Shengjing and had seen countless delicacies, they had never experienced such a wonderful sensation.

Just smelling the aroma alone caused their mouths to salivate profusely.

"So fragrant! What is that?" 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

"How can it be so aromatic? Is... someone cooking?"

Following the scent, they discovered it was coming from the Southwest Region's convoy.

At that moment, on a food truck, the personal chef Pagyi Luodan opened a box behind him, took out a sealed leg of meat, removed the plastic wrap, and placed it on the cutting board.

Then he pulled out a sharp kitchen knife, skillfully running it a few times against a honing steel.

He stared at that leg of meat, his gaze gradually turning sharp. The kitchen knife in his hand danced, creating an afterimage difficult for the eye to follow.

Moments later, the yak meat was meticulously carved into dozens of pieces, arranged neatly on the cutting board.

Soon, another mouthwatering delicacy exuding a rich aroma was prepared.

Luodan placed the food on a serving plate and covered it with a golden cloche. A maidservant then came over and delivered the food to the dining table before Pagyi Gesang.

By now, the fat man was already eating with grease dripping from his mouth. With no outsiders present, he ate without any pretense of decorum, holding a chicken in his left hand and a yak leg in his right.

For one of the most powerful figures in the Southwest Region, he could do whatever he wanted and naturally couldn't be bothered to pretend to be a gentleman.

The peculiar way of doing things from the Southwest Region left the service staff sent by Shengjing utterly dumbfounded.

...

That afternoon, Cheng Lanlan, the Sky War God of the Northwest Region, arrived outside the Jiangnan Region's courtyard with a team of people.

An aura of killing intent filled the cold air.

Outside the courtyard were the Jiangnan Region's own Guards, who immediately stopped them at the entrance.

Bai Chunyu narrowed his eyes, asking coldly, "Does the Northwest Region intend to cause trouble in Shengjing?"

A cold smile curled at the corner of Cheng Lanlan's lips as she took out an envelope and handed it over.

"This is a letter of challenge from our Supreme Commander to the Jiangnan Region's Chaos!"

"Chaos caused the death of our Supreme Commander's brother. This battle is unavoidable! If Chaos has even a shred of dignity as a strong warrior, then he should face our Supreme Commander in battle."

"However, if he's afraid, he can also refuse!"

Cheng Lanlan's tone carried a hint of naked contempt.

Bai Chunyu frowned.

Today, Zhang Yi had already refused Li Changgong's demand for a duel face-to-face, yet they still sent someone to deliver a challenge letter.

This was a provocation.

It was a statement of attitude.

If Zhang Yi was unwilling to accept the challenge, they would keep targeting him relentlessly.

Once or twice, he could deflect with words, but if it happened repeatedly, it would undoubtedly make him appear weak and easy to bully.

Especially now, with representatives from all Six Major Regions gathered in Shengjing.

And the matters to be discussed were of great importance, related to the future of the Huaxu Kingdom.

Losing face at such a time would have significant repercussions.

"Wait here for a moment. I will go and inform Commander Chaos!"

Bai Chunyu, of course, did not take the challenge letter. Instead, he turned and entered the courtyard.

Not long after, he relayed the news to Zhang Yi and Deng Shentong.

Zhang Yi slightly furrowed his brow. "It seems this battle is unavoidable."

Deng Shentong hurriedly advised, "Now is not the time for rash actions driven by emotion. With your current strength, you are definitely not his match. Endure for now, and the storm will pass!"

Zhang Yi waved his hand at him.

"When forbearance reaches its limit, there's no need to endure any longer. I will decide this matter myself."

He stood up and walked out of the room under Deng Shentong's helpless gaze.

Zhang Yi used his communicator to inquire about Yang Xinxin and the others' location, then strode out into the swirling heavy snow.

Vast snow blanketed the courtyard. Clusters of wintersweet blossoms bloomed beautifully. After the harsh winter, there are always some even more beautiful flowers that can still bloom.

Of course, Zhang Yi did not accept the challenge letter delivered by the Northwest Region.

Cheng Lanlan returned with a cold smile, but the news quickly spread, reaching the ears of the other regions.

Regarding Zhang Yi's repeated acts of forbearance, some felt he was being very sensible.

"It's said that guy obtained the Divine Source in the ocean and only then broke through to that level. However, among the Epsilons in the Huaxu Kingdom, he was the last to advance, and his superhuman ability index is only 13,000 points."

"Meanwhile, Li Changgong commands all the resources of the Northwest Region for his own use and currently boasts a superhuman ability index of 16,000 points."

"With such a huge gap, coupled with Li Changgong's meticulous and thorough style, he must have prepared everything in advance. The disparity in strength between the two is difficult to bridge. It's wiser to avoid the fight."

"However, this means the Jiangnan Region will have to take a subordinate position in all future national affairs discussions of the Huaxu Kingdom!"

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