Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies

Zhu Yunque stared directly into Zhang Yi's eyes without backing down.

She retorted, "Since you can bring your woman aboard and let her enjoy the same privileges as you, why can't I?"

"So I demand Su Nuanxi's living standards be raised to match mine!"

Zhang Yi stared at her silently for at least four or five seconds.

Suddenly he asked, "Are you going through rebellious phase?"

"You—what do you mean! I'm just making a reasonable request."

Zhang Yi didn't waste words.

"Fine, I agree to your request."

They exchanged glances, barely containing their joy.

Zhu Yunque thought to herself: At least you still know to give me some face.

Zhang Yi turned to the chef.

"Starting today, reduce Miss Zhu's meal standards to match that Su what's-her-name."

Instantly, everyone present was stunned.

They were all shocked by Zhang Yi's unexpected move.

Who was Zhu Yunque?

The niece of the supreme commander of the Jiangnan Region!

And Zhang Yi just downgraded her food provisions?

Su Nuanxi was dumbfounded. She thought her complaints had worked and she'd get better food—that this would open the door for more demands.

Who could have imagined Zhang Yi would lower Zhu Yunque's standards instead? Now she couldn't reasonably make further requests.

Zhu Yunque's eyes widened like copper bells, her index finger pointing at Zhang Yi, unable to speak for a long time.

"Looks like you're satisfied with this decision too, since you're not objecting. Good, it's settled starting today!"

Zhang Yi gave Old Tian and the chef a meaningful look, then turned and left.

The crew were all his people. Though they usually showed Zhu Yunque some respect, when Zhang Yi gave an order, they had to obey.

Besides, none of them liked the whiny Su Nuanxi anyway—this worked out perfectly.

"Zhang Yi!!!"

Zhang Yi had just left the kitchen when he heard a piercing scream.

Zhu Yunque had truly lost her composure.

She even forgot their agreement about not revealing his name in public.

This made Zhang Yi frown.

"Zhang Yi, stop right there! What exactly do you mean by this?"

Zhu Yunque stormed up to Zhang Yi, glaring at him angrily.

"Are you deliberately messing with me?"

Zhang Yi looked down at her without saying a word.

But the lazy indifference in his eyes had vanished.

A terrifying authority emerged instead.

Having killed countless people, when he wasn't deliberately hiding it, that killing intent naturally radiated from him.

Zhu Yunque, initially furious, now felt like a bucket of ice water had been dumped over her head. She sobered up instantly, the hairs on her back standing on end.

"You...why are you so scary? You're the one being unreasonable first."

"Did I come here to reason with you?" Zhang Yi countered.

"Listen if you want, otherwise get lost! I'm not indulging your spoiled princess attitude. If not for your uncle's sake, do you think I'd bother with you?"

"If you're so capable, why didn't you sail out here on your own?"

Zhang Yi looked at her with undisguised disdain.

His voice wasn't particularly loud, but everyone could hear.

Zhu Yunque's face burned with humiliation—this was no different from Zhang Yi slapping her in public.

Su Nuanxi also buried her head, not daring to speak.

Zhang Yi said coldly, "Don't let there be a next time. If it happens again, I'll lock you in your room until we reach land!"

Zhu Yunque knew what he meant—revealing his name outside was forbidden.

Fortunately, the Rockflow Island survivors were isolated and hadn't heard of his reputation as the Jiangnan God of Slaughter.

Otherwise, Zhang Yi didn't know what measures he might take to prevent news of his voyage from leaking.

"Calling your name was my mistake, but you're at fault too!"

Zhu Yunque seemed somewhat intimidated now, her tone softening.

She tried to argue her case:

"You brought Zhou Ke'er aboard, but when I want an assistant to help with the children, you make excuses. Do you have something against me?"

She stubbornly lifted her chin, refusing to yield.

Zhang Yi smirked. "What if I do?"

Zhu Yunque: "???"

Zhang Yi didn't mince words:

"Who I bring aboard isn't questioned even by your uncle Zhu Zheng. Why are you so troublesome? Are you menopausal?"

"What do you think our relationship is? Why should I indulge you? Because you're Zhu Zheng's niece?"

"Sorry, but if you keep interfering with my mission, according to regional regulations, I have full authority to deal with you!"

Zhu Yunque was intimidated by his aura.

She really wanted to complain to Zhu Zheng about Zhang Yi bullying her.

But upon reflection, that wouldn't harm Zhang Yi—it would just get her scolded by Zhu Zheng, who wasn't one to spoil younger relatives.

Biting her lip and clenching her fists, Zhu Yunque felt three parts fearful but refused to show complete surrender.

"Hmph, so you're just abusing your power as captain!"

"You have a grudge against me and Su Nuanxi, so you're taking revenge."

"Even if you refused my request, did you have to humiliate me? Do you find that amusing?"

Zhang Yi laughed angrily.

"Abusing power? Do you think I have nothing better to do?"

"The lives of all 148 people aboard the Golden Edge rest on my shoulders!"

He demanded:

"Do you think these people obey just because we rescued them? Any gratitude will be temporary—soon they'll see it as their due."

"Then they'll start making demands. Today you open the door for that Su girl to live upstairs with better conditions."

"What next? Accommodate all her needs? Match your standards?"

"How will others react when they see this?"

"Take Li Zongyu and his wife—they're our primary rescue targets, yet they've stayed in mid-level cabins this whole time."

"What if they start making demands? What if they cause trouble?"

Zhang Yi narrowed his eyes.

"I dread that outcome, understand?"

As Zhang Yi explained, Zhu Yunque gradually realized the severity of the situation.

Inequality breeds discontent.

It might not show immediately, but unfairness accumulates into major problems.

"I...I didn't think that far. I just wanted company."

"I didn't mean to cause trouble."

Zhang Yi scoffed.

"Glad you finally get it. Otherwise, I truly fear this ship descending into chaos."

"Fear?" Zhu Yunque looked at him in surprise. "You feel fear?"

He was the renowned God of War!

After battles against the Moon of Corrosion and Reincarnation Squad, he'd become Blizzard City's hero, surpassing even Deng Shentong and Gao Changkong in reputation.

He could feel fear?

Zhang Yi nodded.

A cold, detached glint passed through his eyes.

"I fear killing so many people would dirty my ship. The cleanup would be troublesome."

He looked at Zhu Yunque, his voice emotionless.

"I'm quite particular about my living environment. Too much bloodstain would affect my sleep quality."

Zhu Yunque suddenly felt chills.

From Zhang Yi's expression, she could tell he wasn't joking.

If the passengers became troublesome, he would slaughter them without hesitation!

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