My husband Can Cultivate

These people came from the Su Mansion and the Gu Family.

Leading them was Gu Baiyun.

Following Gu Baiyun was an elder who seemed like an ordinary person, but the moment his closed eyes opened, they were as sharp as a blade’s edge, sending shivers down one’s spine.

This was Wang Zhenren, a great expert from Penglai Island and the master of both Gu Baiyun and Gu Baiyi.

Wang Zhenren had come to Thunder City for Yang Qi, or more precisely, for the small bronze sword in his possession.

It was rumored to be the key to unlocking the true Penglai Immortal Island.

Penglai Island, as seen by the common folk, was a visible place that could be visited by tourists, and that was where Wang Zhenren resided.

The real Penglai Immortal Island, however, was a place of legends.

Only true worldly masters and genuine geniuses had a chance to enter it.

The Divine Child of the Heavenly God Sect was said to be cultivating on Penglai Immortal Island at that very moment.

The Heavenly God Sect was the foremost of the Hidden Sects.

But compared to a forbidden land like Penglai Immortal Island, there was simply no comparison.

"Who are you?"

The Merchant Alliance’s Hierarch stood up, his brows knitted as he eyed Gu Baiyun and his companions.

They were in the middle of a meeting, discussing how to best utilize the 100 billion from the Star Shining Society to expand the Merchant Alliance’s influence and secure more investment for their member companies. Just then, these unwelcome guests barged in. As the Alliance Hierarch, he was naturally displeased.

Ever since the rise of the Star Shining Society, the Merchant Alliance’s role had greatly diminished. When people had business disputes, they sought out the Star Shining Society first. When they had business problems, they also approached the Star Shining Society first.

The Merchant Alliance seemed to be one in name only.

To think someone would dare to cross him today—they were asking for death.

"As of today, the Gu Family of Su Mansion is taking over the Jingnan Prefecture Merchant Alliance."

Gu Baiyun slowly approached the Merchant Alliance’s Hierarch. "Alliance Hierarch Liu, do you agree?"

"Outrageous! Your Gu Family of Su Mansion may be first in Su Mansion, but this is Jingnan Prefecture! Don’t be so arrogant!"

Suddenly, a man stood up. It was the Merchant Alliance’s Vice Alliance Hierarch, a man who possessed considerable combat power.

This man had a fiery temper and was ready to resort to violence at the slightest provocation.

However, in the next moment, Wang Zhenren, who stood behind Gu Baiyun, merely glanced at him. The Vice Alliance Hierarch collapsed, blood splattering everywhere as he died gruesomely on the spot, with no chance to resist.

Everyone was stunned.

They hadn’t even seen how Wang Zhenren had made his move.

To kill a man with a single look? That’s terrifying.

They were unaware that this was Wang Zhenren’s ocular technique; having never seen such a power, they couldn’t possibly understand it.

"Now," Gu Baiyun asked coldly, "who opposes? Who agrees?"

"I... I am willing to pledge allegiance to the Gu Family!"

Alliance Hierarch Liu was the first to break.

Killing someone in the blink of an eye... what kind of ability is that? He’s practically an immortal! Making an enemy of someone like that is just suicide!

"We are willing too!"

Everyone else quickly bowed their heads in submission.

Alliance Hierarch Liu even gave up his position to Gu Baiyun.

Sitting there, Gu Baiyun glanced at the crowd and said indifferently, "As long as you obey, once my Gu Family takes over Jingnan Prefecture, your Merchant Alliance will thrive more than ever.

"As for the disobedient Star Shining Society, we will eliminate them this time.

"I’ve heard that in the past, the Merchant Alliance managed all business allocations in Jingnan Prefecture. Every merchant here had to listen to you. But since the Star Shining Society’s rise, it seems you’ve lost most of your business, and the profits are all but gone, aren’t they?"

"That’s right," Alliance Hierarch Liu gritted his teeth. "This time, the Star Shining Society put up a 100 billion investment fund and let all sorts of small and medium enterprises scramble for it, even companies from outside the region. It’s infuriating! That should have been entrusted to professionals like us."

"Exactly! If that money were given to us, our Merchant Alliance would be rolling in it. The Star Shining Society is trying to sideline us and cut off our profits!"

"That’s right! We hate the Star Shining Society to the bone!"

Everyone voiced their dissatisfaction.

But when it came to confronting the Star Shining Society, they didn’t have the power. Now, with the Gu Family of Su Mansion getting involved, it might actually be a good thing for them.

"What was your original plan?" Gu Baiyun asked indifferently.

"What else could we do but target Ye Feng?" Alliance Hierarch Liu replied. "He’s the chairman of the Star Shining Society. We’ve heard he has a boss behind him, but we don’t know who that is, so our only option is Ye Feng. As long as we control him, we can control everything."

"Good. Go find this Ye Feng and try to get him on our side. Make him an offer so generous he can’t refuse," Gu Baiyun instructed after a moment’s thought.

"Understood!" Alliance Hierarch Liu and the others replied.

"I’ll remind you of one thing: the consequences of betraying us are dire. You’d best think carefully," Gu Baiyun warned coldly.

"Heaven and earth can bear witness, we would never dare betray the Gu Family!"

These men were terrified out of their wits. They were the type to bully the weak and fear the strong, so after witnessing Wang Zhenren’s power, how could they possibly refuse?

They all turned and left to find Ye Feng.

"If you ask me, we should go directly for that Yang Qi and stop wasting time," Wang Zhenren said impatiently.

"Master, the situation in Thunder City is more complex than we imagined. The boss of the Star Shining Society is unfathomable. He annihilated the Tianhai Association and the Black Evil Sect, so we must be cautious," Gu Baiyun said carefully.

"Hmph. What are the Tianhai Association and the Black Evil Sect? They’re just a bunch of mortals. How powerful could any of them be?" Wang Zhenren snorted coldly.

"Of course, Master. You haven’t made a move yet. Once you do, that group of people will mean nothing," Gu Baiyun flattered. "But as you’ve said yourself, Master, there are still some exceptional individuals in this world. It’s better to keep a low profile when we can."

"Enough, no more nonsense. For now, we’ll do as you suggest. If it doesn’t work out, I will take action myself," Wang Zhenren waved his hand, clearly showing his impatience.

"Yes!" Gu Baiyun let out a sigh of relief. "Rest assured, I will send someone to White Mountain Estate to find Yang Qi. I heard he’s working there as a security guard."

「White Mountain Estate.」

Wu Liang was sweeping the ground outside.

This wasn’t a task someone had assigned him; it was something he chose to do. Not only did it keep White Mountain Estate clean, but it also provided him with an opportunity to practice martial arts—killing two birds with one stone.

At that moment, two cars appeared on the road. Ten people, all of them Martial Artists with powerful auras, got out.

Wu Liang stopped sweeping and furrowed his brows.

These people are clearly up to no good.

Wu Liang blocked the path of the ten individuals and said with a smile, "Gentlemen, this is a private residence. If you don’t have an appointment, please go no further."

He wore a smile, appearing like a friendly old uncle, but no one knew how terrifying this "old uncle" truly was.

A Sixth-Rank Overlord was a rare sight, even in the entire Southern Territory.

"Old geezer, get out of the way! We’re here for that kid Yang Qi. He works here as a security guard, right?"