[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies":3,"chapter-ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-chapter-19":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},770920,1022,"Chapter 19: Giving Them an Ice Water Bath","ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-chapter-19",19,"\u003Cp>Chapter 19: Giving Them an Ice Water Bath\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Translator: Duckpond; Editor: AOH888\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhenghao finally felt a wave of fear wash over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out his phone and dialed 120 for an ambulance, but the call wouldn't go through. For over two minutes, he kept trying, only to see the busy line message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhenghao's heart sank. The extreme cold had brought the entire city, including hospitals, to a standstill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if some hospitals were still operating, the heavy snow had sealed off the city, making it impossible for ambulances to get through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhenghao was a tough guy. After much hesitation, he decided to operate on himself. At the very least, he had to remove the crossbow bolt from his leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Struggling back home, he fetched a knife, an alcohol lamp, gauze, and some hemostatic medicine from a drawer. As someone who often got into fights, he always kept such items at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhenghao cut open his pants leg with the knife. Seeing the wound, his face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this temporarily stopped the blood loss, the area around the wound had started turning purple, and his calf was completely numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhenghao felt hopeless. He knew that, at this moment, he could only rely on himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he was a hardened thug. After a brief moment of thought, he started operating on himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the cold already numbed his leg, he managed to complete the operation without anesthesia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process was excruciating, and he nearly passed out from the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his calf was clearly ruined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying on the sofa, breathing heavily, Chen Zhenghao's eyes were filled with murderous intent towards Zhang Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Yi, you little b*stard, I will kill you, I swear!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhenghao wasn't joking. He genuinely planned to kill Zhang Yi. Otherwise, how could he continue living in Tianhai City?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhenghao picked up his phone. Since Zhang Yi had blocked him, he could only tag him in the owner's group chat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Yi, you dog, wait and see. If I don't kill you, my name isn't Chen Zhenghao!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other residents didn't know what had happened but were worried for Zhang Yi, knowing he had offended Chen Zhenghao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhenghao was a notorious thug, and his retaliations were vicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if they knew Zhang Yi had shot him with a crossbow and crippled his leg, they would be speechless with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people, though, were excited. Aunt Lin, who had been humiliated by Zhang Yi, was particularly gleeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let the dogs fight! Neither of them is any good!\" she said, delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It would be best if that thug Chen Zhenghao beats Zhang Yi to death for cursing me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Yuqing also saw the group messages. She smirked, hoping Chen Zhenghao would deal with Zhang Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How dare Zhang Yi be so cold to her and refuse to bring her food?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, no one dared to speak up, fearing involvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the message, Zhang Yi laughed out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he stayed inside his safe house, even a hundred Chen Zhenghaos couldn't touch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi sent a voice message to the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who do you think you are, barking like a dog? Try messing with me again, and I'll cripple your other leg too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The residents were shocked. They couldn't believe Zhang Yi dared to stand up to Chen Zhenghao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Zhang Yi had already injured Chen Zhenghao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhenghao gripped his phone tightly, nearly breaking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Yi, you wait! I will kill you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi responded unflinchingly, \"Bring it on, dog! Let's see who dies first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the post-apocalyptic world, Zhang Yi did not need to be polite. Social norms and moral constraints were meaningless to him now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Chen Zhenghao was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in his room, relying on the minimal heat from the air conditioner, he regained feeling in his leg, though the pain was excruciating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now needing a crutch to move, he contemplated his next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhenghao realized killing Zhang Yi wouldn't be difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed he had been caught off guard by the crossbow bolt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now prepared, he could call his henchmen to storm Zhang Yi's home and kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The freezing weather meant hospitals and police stations were non-functional, making this the perfect time for murder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhenghao called his henchmen, ordering them to bring weapons and come to his aid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of Chen Zhenghao's goons lived nearby. Upon receiving his orders, they armed themselves with machetes, baseball bats, and steel pipes and gathered at Chen Zhenghao's place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his injured leg, they loudly vowed to kill Zhang Yi to avenge him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his injury, Chen Zhenghao coldly declared, \"I'll be fine after resting for a few days and getting treatment at the hospital once the snow melts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this dog dared to shoot me. That's an affront to my authority.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I don't kill him, how can I maintain my reputation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of his goons, holding a steel pipe, shouted, \"Boss, just tell us his apartment number, and we'll chop him up right now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhenghao nodded, \"He's in apartment 2401 in this building. Be careful, though. That little bastard has a crossbow. He ambushed me with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another goon, wielding a bat, shouted, \"What a dishonorable move, using a crossbow to ambush someone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhenghao instructed, \"Be cautious. I know he's alone. Just avoid getting shot, break down his door, and kill him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His henchmen were fearless thugs. Despite knowing Zhang Yi had a weapon, they were excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the snow sealing off the city and no law enforcement to fear, they could attack openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human malice thrived under such lawlessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Armed, they headed to Zhang Yi's apartment, intending to break in and kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi, fully aware that Chen Zhenghao would seek revenge, remained untroubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued playing his game, monitoring the building through the surveillance system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chen Zhenghao's henchmen approach, Zhang Yi calmly prepared for their arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His table was covered with weapons, ready for action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These scum deserved no mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Chen Zhenghao's henchmen reached Zhang Yi's door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cautious of the crossbow, they carried wooden boards as makeshift shields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching Zhang Yi's door and finding no immediate threat, they began their assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open the door!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You dared to shoot our boss? We'll kill you today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today will be your death day. Open the door!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They cursed and hammered the door with their bats and iron rods, trying to break in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoyed by their noise, Zhang Yi shouted, \"Can't you use more strength? Did you skip breakfast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enraged by Zhang Yi's taunt, they intensified their assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the 20-centimeter-thick alloy door, designed to withstand small explosions, was impervious to their primitive attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long effort, they barely scratched the surface, leaving a few minor dents and chipped paint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stunned, the thugs realized the door was pure metal, incredibly thick and solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This door is solid metal! How are we supposed to break it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who does this guy think he is? How many enemies does he have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goons were dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had promised Chen Zhenghao they would beat Zhang Yi half to death and bring him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Failing to break the door, they continued cursing and hammering, not knowing what else to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi, losing another life in his game, finally had enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Irritated by the constant noise, he went to the kitchen, attached a hose to the faucet, and climbed up to the shooting hole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of the thugs outside noticed the activity above them, still shouting and cursing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yi chuckled, turned on the faucet, and sprayed them with a torrent of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water poured down like a storm in the narrow hallway, drenching the thugs instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1290,"2026-06-03T02:47:18.755Z","2026-06-03T02:47:23.599Z",1,"novelbin.me","1dde8785a59f3a80d0ded480313ce4baaea35e89282e864d3dff6ed8d13ea228","ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-chapter-20","ice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-chapter-18",1370,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fice-age-apocalypse-i-hoard-billions-of-supplies-cover.jpg"]