My husband Can Cultivate

"He actually dared to come!"

Everyone drew in a sharp breath. They had actually been hoping the boss of the Star Shining Society wouldn’t show up, as that would have counted as their victory. But now that he had arrived, things had become troublesome.

Gu Baiyun shot to his feet. He and the others had spotted several corpses wrapped in bamboo mats. The boss of the Star Shining Society hadn’t just come; he’d brought the bodies of the Five Demons with him. This was a provocation, an absolute provocation! Utterly arrogant!

"Ah, yes. We had five petty thieves cause a ruckus at our place recently. I took care of them," the masked man said with a smile. "I figured their bodies ought to be returned. Unfortunately, four of them are no longer in one piece. My apologies."

The expression on Master Wang’s face turned ashen.

"Is that the boss of the Star Shining Society?" Master Wang asked coldly.

Strangely, Master Wang felt a presence emanating from the masked man that made him wary. He didn’t dwell on it, however, chalking it up to the peculiar mask.

Gu Baiyun replied, "It should be, Master. After all, your disciple has never seen the true face of the Star Shining Society’s boss. I only know that he likes to wear the Demon Fox Mask."

Master Wang shot the masked man a cold glance. "It doesn’t matter who he is. Since he came here to make trouble today, he deserves to die! What I don’t understand is why he brought a whole group of people here just to die with him. Does he really think he can defeat me?"

"Of course not!" Gu Baiyun said, shaking his head.

"Gu Baiyun, are you the one who wants to kill Yang Qi, a member of my Star Shining Society?" the masked man called out in a loud voice. "He simply defeated your elder brother at the Southern Territory National Medicine Conference. You truly lack magnanimity. However, since you want to kill him so badly, I can give you that chance. If you die by his hand, though, don’t hold any grudges. How does that sound?"

"Where is Yang Qi?" Gu Baiyun demanded.

"Right here." Yang Qi emerged from the crowd, smiling pleasantly at Gu Baiyun.

In truth, the man wearing the mask was his clone. The clone could be maintained as long as it wasn’t attacked. Moreover, Yang Qi could speak through it without any issue.

Yang Qi isn’t the boss of the Star Shining Society? Zhou Shang was suddenly confused. With Yang Qi and the boss of the Star Shining Society appearing at the same time, it proved they weren’t the same person, right? Many people had previously suspected that Yang Qi was the boss of the Star Shining Society. But with both of them appearing simultaneously, that was surely impossible.

This was also Yang Qi’s way of clearing himself of suspicion. He wasn’t invincible yet, so having a body double to stand in for him greatly reduced his personal risk. Furthermore, anyone who wanted to make a move on him would now have to consider whether the boss of the Star Shining Society would intervene.

Gu Baiyun knew he was no match for the boss of the Star Shining Society, but he wasn’t afraid of Yang Qi in the slightest. He strode toward the open space, intent on slaughtering Yang Qi personally. Since someone had offered him this opportunity, he was determined to seize it.

"Wait a moment!" Master Wang stopped Gu Baiyun and handed him a pill. "This is a True Qi Pill. After you take it, your combat power will instantly double. But remember, the effect doesn’t last long, so choose the most opportune moment to use it."

"Thank you, Master!" Ecstatic, Gu Baiyun tucked the True Qi Pill into his pocket and then walked toward Yang Qi.

The two met in the clearing, a vast open space that was about to become a battlefield.

BOOM!

Gu Baiyun unleashed a terrifying aura. He had actually reached the level of a Third-Rank Overlord! He definitely hadn’t been this strong back at the Southern Territory National Medicine Conference. His current power was clearly the result of Master Wang’s guidance.

But a Third-Rank Overlord against Yang Qi? The idea seemed almost laughable.

Thus, a bizarre scene unfolded. Gu Baiyun’s powerful aura astounded the crowd. Yang Qi, however, just stood there with his hands in his pockets, chewing gum as if he had no idea what was about to happen.

"You brat," Gu Baiyun said coldly. "Back then, you poisoned my elder brother and killed my nephew. I must avenge them!"

Yang Qi sighed. "Do you even have a clue what you’re talking about? Your brother tested poisons against me at the National Medicine Conference and lost. I even warned him, but he was too stubborn to listen. The only reason he’s still alive is thanks to me, and you’re blaming me? As for your nephew, he got what he deserved. He dared to conspire against me with the Tang Sect. Did he really think I wouldn’t dare to kill him? Both of them brought it upon themselves. I honestly have no idea what revenge you think you’re getting, especially when you’re willing to throw your own life away for it!"

"Hahaha! You, kill me? In your dreams! Do you think you’re the boss of the Star Shining Society? Die!"

Gu Baiyun made his move. Wanting to kill Yang Qi in a single blow, he immediately took the True Qi Pill. The pill’s effects flared instantly. His combat power surged to the level of a Fourth-Rank Overlord, and his terrifying aura intensified. The violent blast of energy tore up the ground around him.

He reveled in the sensation—the powerful feeling of his combat power fully unleashed. In that moment, he was brimming with confidence. He felt he could kill not only Yang Qi but even the boss of the Star Shining Society.

Yang Qi shook his head. "You actually dared to take something like a True Qi Pill. Your combat power might increase for a short time, but your cultivation will never improve again after this."

"Nonsense!" Gu Baiyun roared, lunging at Yang Qi.

Yang Qi simply released his Cold Ice Chains. They formed a tight barrier around his body, like an invincible defense.

BANG!

Gu Baiyun’s fist slammed into the Cold Ice Chains. Not only did he fail to shatter them, but frost instantly began to form on his own arm. An unbearable chill spread through him, and his arm felt like it was about to freeze solid.

"Impossible!" Gu Baiyun was on the verge of madness. Even with the power of the True Qi Pill, he couldn’t even breach Yang Qi’s defense. How could Yang Qi be this powerful? It was too terrifying!

"Nothing is impossible," Yang Qi drawled lazily. "Still want to continue? Our boss is here for Master Wang today, not you. Scram back to the Su Mansion, and I can spare your life. Otherwise, don’t blame me for what comes next!"

The onlookers were dumbstruck. For many, this was the first time they had seen Yang Qi in action. He had effortlessly blocked Gu Baiyun’s attack and even injured him. With skills like that, he must be a core member of the Star Shining Society.

"Disciple, catch!" Master Wang shouted, throwing a sword to Gu Baiyun.

The moment Gu Baiyun drew the sword, a black aura instantly engulfed him. His power surged once more, but his entire demeanor became strange. His voice also changed, now sounding like a dissonant harmony of two people speaking at once.

"Hahaha! Yang Qi, this time, you’re not getting out of this alive!"