My husband Can Cultivate

"Alright, you can go back now. If the Black Evil Sect arrives, just call me directly and I’ll come over myself. However, I expect Elder Wu Liang to remain unharmed. If I find out he’s had a hard time these past two days, I will immediately change my mind," Yang Qi said to the butler.

The butler didn’t know what Yang Qi had said to Wu Rouyun, but she no longer seemed to oppose the idea and turned to leave.

「A day later, Shi Heilong arrived.」

He came to Sea City, bringing many people with him. They were all experts, each exuding a palpable killing aura, and one could only guess how many lives they had taken. Shi Heilong arrived at the Wu Family estate with great arrogance.

Old Master Wu and the rest of the Wu Family came out to greet them, looking as frightened as mice that had seen a cat.

"Hasn’t Yang Qi arrived yet? Call him, quickly!" Old Master Wu said, turning to look at the butler. "Tell him to think this through. If he doesn’t come, Wu Liang will die. He shouldn’t even think about saving him, because we’ve hidden Wu Liang where he’ll never be found."

Shi Heilong jumped down from his vehicle. He was a powerfully built man from the Northwest, with dark skin and a ferocious black dragon tattooed on his arm. The men with him were just as ruthless and decisive. In the Western Territory, they were known as terrifying figures whose names alone could stop a baby from crying.

Seeing the members of the Wu Family bowing and scraping, Shi Heilong couldn’t help but smile with smug satisfaction.

"Greetings, Sect Leader Shi!"

Led by Old Master Wu, everyone shouted in unison, completely disgracing the Ten Great Families of Sea City. Even the Tang Family, despite ranking lower than the Wu Family, would never have been so spineless.

"Who is the Family Head?" Shi Heilong asked coldly.

Wu Heng stepped forward, trembling, and cupped his fist. "I am."

"Kneel!" Shi Heilong commanded.

Wu Heng’s legs trembled, unwilling to kneel. He was the Family Head of the Wu Family; if he knelt, the Wu Family would lose all its dignity.

"Not kneeling, are you? Alright then, the compensation will increase from five billion to ten billion," Shi Heilong said indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Wu Heng’s expression changed drastically. While the Wu Family was wealthy, most of its assets were tied up in market value, with little actual liquid cash. Ten billion? This is simply asking for our lives!

He quickly knelt on the ground. "Sect Leader Shi, we have already tried our best! We really can’t come up with that much money!"

"Fifteen billion!" Shi Heilong stated coldly.

The members of the Wu Family trembled. They knew Shi Heilong was ruthless, but this was truly vicious. He just kept hiking the price because they disagreed, clearly banking on the fact that the Wu Family wouldn’t dare defy him. He was bullying them, plain and simple. But what could they do?

"Fifteen billion it is! I agree, I agree," Wu Heng said, not daring to refuse. The consequence of refusal might be the annihilation of the Wu Family, and the losses then would be far greater.

"Hahaha, smart of you. Get up," Shi Heilong laughed loudly. "Let me tell you, my men went to Thunder City on a task. With a single command from me, they will come right back and raze this place to the ground. You’re lucky you didn’t refuse; otherwise, the Wu Family would be gone today."

Wu Heng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, feeling a sense of relief. How wise of me. Otherwise, the Wu Family would have truly faced a great calamity today.

"Where are the one hundred men I asked for?" Shi Heilong asked, looking at Wu Heng.

"Hurry, bring those people out!" Wu Heng roared.

Soon, ninety-nine men—everyone except Yang Qi—were brought out. These men were all from the collateral branches of the Wu Family, not direct descendants. The Wu Family was truly ruthless to sacrifice them in exchange for its own peace. Little did they know that a man like Shi Heilong was insatiably greedy. Now that they had given him what he demanded, he would only ask for more next time, and his demands would be even more outrageous.

"Why is one person missing?" Shi Heilong asked, glancing coldly at the group.

"He’ll be here very soon, very soon! Please, come inside for a cup of tea," Wu Heng said, sweating profusely.

"No need," Shi Heilong threatened. "If he isn’t here within half an hour, I’ll lose my temper. You’ll be responsible for whatever happens then."

Wu Heng grew desperate. "Butler, have you rushed him? Where is he?"

"He said he’s on the way. He should be here in ten minutes at most," the butler replied.

"Good, good. I hope that kid keeps his promise. Otherwise, even if we kill Wu Liang, the Wu Family is still doomed." Wu Heng was truly panicking now. Old Master Wu was also beside himself with anxiety.

"No," Shi Heilong said, waving his hand dismissively. I don’t want to stay here any longer. After all, I’m a man of the demonic path. If people from the Martial Arts Association or the Heavenly Supervision Hall find out I’m here, I’ll be in deep trouble. I’d better just take the money and the men and get out of here. I’ll go enjoy life in the Western Territory. Besides, I know I’m not that strong. There are plenty of people in Sea City who could kill me.

A little over ten minutes later, a car stopped at the Wu Family’s gate. Several people got out, and one of them was indeed Yang Qi.

"Where is my uncle?" Wu Rouyun asked, looking at Wu Heng coldly.

Wu Heng sneered, "Heh, Wu Rouyun, Wu Rouyun. I thought you were so tough. In the end, didn’t you sell out Yang Qi for an old cripple? How can you face your sister?"

"Cut the crap," Yang Qi said coldly. "Where is Mr. Wu Liang? If I don’t see him, I’m not going anywhere with anyone."

Wanting to avoid any incidents, Wu Heng ordered, "Bring him out." It’s best to send this scourge away as quickly as possible. If Yang Qi dies at the hands of Shi Heilong, it will have nothing to do with us.

Soon, Wu Liang was brought out.

Yang Qi glanced at the Undying Barbarian King behind him and said, "Take Aunt Yun and Mr. Wu Liang back to Thunder City. I’ll go to the Black Evil Sect."

Wu Rouyun grabbed Yang Qi’s hand, worried.

"Aunt Yun, don’t worry," Yang Qi said with a smile. "I will definitely come back alive. When I do, I’ll help Mr. Wu Liang heal his leg so he can walk again." He then watched as the Undying Barbarian King drove away.

He himself then got into Shi Heilong’s car.

Having acquired both the money and the men, Shi Heilong ordered everyone to leave.

Everyone in the Wu Family sighed in relief.

"Finally, that scourge has been sent away."

They felt no pity for those relatives, caring only for their own safety, as if those men were meant to be sent to their deaths.

"Dad, what about Wu Rouyun?" Wu Heng asked. "She has a marriage arrangement with the Zheng Family. Are we just going to let her go to Thunder City?"

"Impossible," Old Master Wu sneered. "Send people to bring her and Wu Liang back. He turned out to be quite useful, so bring them both."

Wu Heng issued the command, "You, take some men and intercept Wu Rouyun and Wu Liang." He dispatched a dozen Martial Artists in cars to give chase.

The Black Evil Sect’s convoy had already left Sea City and was waiting outside the city for another one of their teams—the one that had been sent to Thunder City on business.