A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)
Chapter 1401 Face Judgement

"You scoundrel, how dare you ask me why! I've told you to treat Ye Fan's family with every kindness! Is this what you call kindness? You've insulted the loved ones of a great warrior. Do you know the punishment for such a crime? You knew what you were doing was wrong and yet you still did it. That makes your crime more hideous and hateful. You're only alive right now on account of your grandfather's contributions to the nation!" thundered Ye Qing-Tian as he shook with fury.

It had been a long time since he had felt so furious.

He had told Tang Hao to send his men to Jiangdong to pay a visit to Ye Fan's family because he had wanted to make up for what the country had owed Ye Fan as well as find out if Ye Fan's family were in any trouble and required any help.

But after some careful thought, he had decided to make a personal trip to Jiangdong.

He had been the one who had requested Ye Fan's debut in the martial arts circle.

He had been the one who had failed to protect Ye Fan.

He had been responsible for what had happened to Ye Fan.

He had to make a trip to Jiangdong personally and seek the forgiveness of Ye Fan's family.

Before his trip, Ye Qing-Tian had asked Tang Hao and found out that the team from War God Castle had left for Jiangdong.

He had intended to tag along with the team. But they had left, so Ye Qing-Tian had made his way to Jiangdong himself.

He had not expected these men from War God Castle to bring more trouble to Ye Fan's family instead of helping the latter. In fact, they had brought not just trouble but a disaster to their doorstep! How could Ye Qing-Tian not be furious?

Lv Hua was pale with terror. In the face of the God of War's fury, he found that he

could not utter a single word.

He felt guilty.

He knew that he was in the wrong.

He had thought of Ye Fan as a budding young martial artist who had offended the King of Fighters. Now that he was dead, War God Castle wouldn't care much for him or his family.

That had been why he had dared to act so brazenly.

He had not expected the most powerful man in China, Ye Qing-Tian, to make a personal appearance in Jiangdong.

Events had unfolded in a fashion that had vastly exceeded what Lv Hua had anticipated.

Nevertheless, Lv Hua still tried to explain his actions. "Esteemed God of War, I wasn't disrespecting Grandmaster Ye Fan in any manner. I simply couldn't stop myself from feeling this way. Everyone has emotions. I am truly in love with Miss Qiu. I truly wish to have her as my wife. I want to help the late Grandmaster Ye Fan take care of her."

"Silence, scoundrel!" thundered Ye Qing-Tian as he smacked Lv Hua on his cheek again. He glared at the latter furiously. "How could you spew such shameless words? Ye Fan died for our country. His bones are barely settled in the ground. Your actions reveal your utter disrespect for him. How dare you try to reason your way out of this and try to excuse your attempt at coveting his wife? You are a monster!" Lv Hua's face was filled with terror. He looked away and dared not utter another word. He was worried that he would drive Ye Qing-Tian into further rage and that the latter would kill him in a fit of anger. The God of War appeared to know exactly what Lv Hua was thinking. His words were cold when he spoke next. "Don't worry, I'm not going to kill you. If you still know any shame, you will return to Yanjing immediately and turn yourself in at the martial arts court. Confess your crime and accept punishment for your wrongdoing. The martial arts court will decide whether you live or die!"

Ye Qing-Tian was a powerful man with great authority and status. His words and actions had an overwhelming impact on the rest of society.

He might possess the power to kill a man but he rarely used that power when he was in China.

Most of the time, he would choose to send criminals like Lv Hua to the martial arts courts to face trial and punishment.

The martial arts court was a court set up to trial martial artists.

War God Castle had set up this court to handle serious crimes committed by Chinese martial artists that had grievous impact on the rest of society.

Years ago, a Chinese grandmaster had killed countless innocent people and raped numerous young women. His terrible crimes had incurred the wrath of everyone.

Everyone in the Chinese martial arts circle scorned and despised him.

Upon his arrest, he had been tried in the martial arts court and sentenced to death. They had executed him there and then.

Ye Qing-Tian was going to have Lv Hua face trial in the martial arts court. His rage as well as how seriously he treated Lv Hua's misdeed was evident.

Lv Hua went limp when he heard what Ye Qing-Tian had said. Horror filled his eyes.

"The martial arts...court? Esteemed God of War, I've realized the error of my ways. I know that I've done something terribly wrong. I am willing to accept punishment for my wrongdoing. I will apologize to Miss Qiu and compensate her duly. I'll pay any amount that she requests. But please, not the martial arts court!"

Lv Hua was petrified.

He had heard of the martial arts court.

Since its establishment, the martial arts court had tried but nine cases.

Every criminal that it had tried had been sentenced to death. None had walked out of the courts alive.

If he were to be sent to the martial arts court for trial, it would be no different than sending him straight into the gates of hell. He was a dead man walking.

Lv Hua was naturally terrified.

But Ye Qing-Tian cared not for his pleas at all.

With a flip of his sleeve, he sent Lv Hua flying into the distance again.

"Get out of my sight! You can explain your actions to the judge in court!" roared Ye Qing-Tian furiously, his voice rumbling like furious thunder.

Lv Hua spat out a mouthful of blood as he flew across the sky. He crashed into the ground and passed out instantly.

"Young Master! Young Master!"

The martial artists of the Lv family rushed towards Lv Hua, helped him up and fled immediately.

Ye Qing-Tian did not pursue them.

There was no need for it.

No one in China had yet dared to defy his word.

He was done with Lv Hua. The air of chilly fury vanished from his person.

He turned towards Qiu Mu-Cheng with guilt in his eyes. "You must be Ye Fan's wife, Miss Qiu Mu-Cheng. I'm really sorry, Miss Qiu. We were remiss in the selection of our men. They were meant to help, not to cause you harm. On behalf of the Chinese martial arts circle, I extend our sincerest apology to you. Don't worry, the alarm and insult that you've suffered today will not be for nothing. I will make sure that justice is served."

"Anyone could have said that. We don't need your hypocrisy and your lies! Just keep a tight leash on your men!" scoffed Li

Er as he glared at Ye Qing-Tian. He had climbed to his feet and was now brushing dust off his clothes.

"Dad, can't you keep your mouth shut? That's the God of War!" whispered Li Zi-Yang fearfully to his father. Li Er might not have heard of the God of War, but the rest of the Green Dragon Force had. "Yes, you're right. We will put in measures to keep a close eye on our men," Ye Qing-Tian said humbly and with no hint of anger in the face of Li Er's outraged protests.

But Qiu Mu-Cheng cared nothing for that.