My husband Can Cultivate

"Liao San didn't dare to deliver them directly, afraid of being labeled a traitor, so he staged this whole play," Yang Qi sneered. "Hah. Not an ounce of Dragon Country backbone in him. This Hanfang Association is truly shameless. Not only did they take the Thunder Sect's money, but they're going after these treasures too."

"You're absolutely right, Mr. Yang," Fire General said.

"Why come to me?" Yang Qi asked. "The auction should be held in Thunder City, and there are plenty of influential people there."

"I don't trust them," Fire General replied. "Besides, I've already approached some, and they're all unwilling to offend the Hanfang Association."

"Alright, leave it to me!" Yang Qi said after a moment of thought. I have to get my hands on those treasures anyway, so I must attend this auction. Who knows what other marvels I might stumble upon? As a Cultivator, I can't afford to miss a single event like this.

"Here are the time and place. I'll take my leave now," Fire General said, leaving a slip of paper on the table before departing.

He may have been crippled, but his courage was commendable.

「Meanwhile」

Mitsuhide Kamishiro, posing as an ordinary person, met with Chuyun Mo.

"President Kamishiro, I'm counting on you to handle the Qifei Group matter," Chuyun Mo said. Despite being from the Chuyun Family, he had to show respect in the face of Mitsuhide Kamishiro's formidable combat power.

"You're too kind, President Chuyun," Mitsuhide Kamishiro said indifferently. "It's an order from my superiors, so of course I will comply.

"We have already sent people to Kang City. I believe we'll have good news soon."

"Thank you very much, President Kamishiro!" Chuyun Mo bowed gratefully before continuing, "President Kamishiro, there's an auction in Thunder City tonight featuring ten treasures from the Thunder Sect.

"I'm sure you'll be interested. You may choose any one of them as a token of gratitude from our Hanfang Association."

"Oh? And what might they be?" Mitsuhide Kamishiro was clearly intrigued.

"The first is a Magic Artifact called the 'Demon Fox Mask.' Its specific functions are unknown, but it is undoubtedly a genuine Magic Artifact.

"The second is a Snow Viewing Grass that has been preserved for three hundred years.

"The third is a painting by an anonymous artist. It has great artistic merit on its own, but more importantly, it's said that one's Cultivation speed can be accelerated by practicing beneath it.

"The fourth is a strange stone that can supposedly allow a person to briefly shift into another space. It's quite miraculous.

"These four are the most important treasures at tonight's auction. The other six are ordinary paintings and porcelain, but even so, they are all national-level treasures and extremely valuable."

"Those are some fine treasures indeed!" Mitsuhide Kamishiro's eyes lit up. "I want that painting! The other items are tempting, but the painting is more important to me."

"Rest assured," Chuyun Mo said with a smile. "I will make sure you get the painting that accelerates Cultivation."

"As long as I get it, I promise to eradicate any trouble the Hanfang Association faces in the future," Mitsuhide Kamishiro said, clearly pleased. He rarely made such promises.

"Thank you!" Chuyun Mo said.

The old fox's plan was simple. Although his family could command the Heavenly Dog Society and Mitsuhide Kamishiro, Chuyun Mo wanted to foster a good personal relationship with him. That way, he could ask Mitsuhide to handle some of his own private affairs, not just family matters. It was true that he worked for the Hanfang Association, but he also wanted to line his own pockets.

「That evening」

Yang Qi arrived quietly in Thunder City.

"Master!" Lei Yingying was already waiting outside the auction house.

"Don't call me Master. From now on, I'm your bodyguard. You will handle all the bidding. Don't let anyone know I was ever in Thunder City." Yang Qi was wearing sunglasses, a stark departure from his usual attire. Only someone who knew him very well would be able to recognize him.

"I understand, Master!" Lei Yingying smiled. "You must have your eyes on those four main treasures tonight, right?"

"I want to acquire all of them, but my own funds might not be enough. I'll have to rely on you," Yang Qi said.

"Don't worry, Master. Your business is the Lei Mansion's business." Lei Yingying was now cultivating under Yang Qi's guidance and had already crossed the initial threshold. Thanks to the steady supply of Body Tempering Pills and Qi Cultivation Pills Yang Qi provided, her progress was astronomical. She had already reached the Ninth Layer of the Qi Refining Stage, which was equivalent to a Martial Arts Grandmaster, just one step below a Great Grandmaster. However, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage would still take some time. The faster she progressed, the more certain Lei Yingying was that she had chosen the right master. Yang Qi was truly an invaluable asset to the Lei Mansion.

"Let's go inside," Yang Qi said, heading in.

「At this moment, in Thunder City's Precious Hall.」

Chen Mo was nervously taking a call from Chuyun Mo. "This is your last chance to prove your worth," Chuyun Mo's voice was cold. "If you fail this time, come and accept your death. If you don't die, your family will."

Chen Mo clenched his jaw, knowing he was walking a tightrope. If he mishandled this, he would be completely finished. The affair in Kang City was a failure because of the Qifei Group. But this is Thunder City. Surely no one would dare to oppose the Hanfang Association here?

"Don't worry, President," Chen Mo said. "I've already arranged everything. The items will end up in our hands one way or another. The so-called auction is just for show. This Liao San is just making things unnecessarily complicated."

"He still has to make a living in Dragon Country, and he can't be branded a traitor. It's understandable," said Chuyun Mo. "As long as everything is arranged, there shouldn't be any problems. You're on-site. If any minor issues pop up, I trust you can handle them, right?"

"Yes!"

Chen Mo had everything prepared. The attendees at tonight's auction were all paid shills, so there shouldn't be any surprises. Even those who weren't shills had been threatened; a symbolic bid or two was all that was expected of them. In the end, the items had to fall into the hands of the Hanfang Association. Anyone who dared to compete would be making an enemy of the association. In Thunder City, not even the Four Gates and Six Families were willing to do that.

This was a classic scheme to get something for nothing—the left hand simply passing something to the right. At most, they would just have to pay a little tax.

There were even quite a few reporters at the scene, specially arranged by Liao San. He was holding this auction to clear his name, to make it appear as though the Hanfang Association had legitimately bought the items rather than receiving them as a gift. In reality, he would just return the money to them afterward. The Hanfang Association was getting these treasures for absolutely nothing.

Just then, Yang Qi and Lei Yingying entered the venue. Lei Yingying had also put on makeup and wore sunglasses, doing her best not to be recognized. They were posing as paid shills hired by Liao San. For their trouble, they were even paid three hundred yuan, though it was rather stingy that food and lodging weren't covered. They found seats in the middle of the crowd and blended in, disappearing from notice. No one would pay them any special attention.