My husband Can Cultivate

"Hahahaha!" Once again, the Wu Family burst into roaring laughter.

"You’re really too much," Wu Heng said, shaking his head. "Do you enjoy having no real skills and always pretending to be someone else? Let me tell you, Yang Qi, we have an excellent relationship with the boss of the Star Shining Society. Did you know that our third brother is the Deputy Commander of the War God Guard? He’s spoken with your boss several times, thanks to an introduction from the War God King himself."

"Huh?" Yang Qi was utterly baffled.

The Wu Family’s third brother is the Deputy Commander of the War God Guard? Then what am I? The War God King said there was only one Deputy Commander. Besides me, who else could there be? The War God King wouldn’t lie. And besides, when have I ever spoken to the Wu Family’s third brother? An introduction from the War God King? These people have completely lost their minds. What is wrong with them?

"It’s normal for you not to know. You’re just a nobody, after all," Wu Heng said disdainfully. "I’m telling you, our Sea City Wu Family is participating in this Star Shining Society bid as a favor to your boss. Do you really think our bid could fail? You don’t even know how to brag. With the economic strength, influence, and connections of our Sea City Wu Family, if we can’t win the bid, then no one can today. Even the Star Shining Society wouldn’t dare disrespect us."

"Whatever makes you happy," Yang Qi said with a smile, walking into the Martial Arts Association and finding Ye Feng backstage.

"Boss, you’re here," Ye Feng said, handing a stack of documents to Yang Qi. "These are the companies that won their bids. Please take a look."

Yang Qi finished reading through all of them in just a minute. Since he began his Immortal Cultivation, all of his abilities had improved dramatically, from his memory and thinking skills to everything else.

"Mm, not bad. You’ve done a good job," Yang Qi said with a smile. "By the way, when the people from the Sea City Wu Family arrive, have them thrown out. I’m sick of the sight of that family."

"Don’t worry, Boss. I’ll give the order right away." Ye Feng picked up a walkie-talkie and relayed the command to the security guards at the bidding event. These guards were all internal and core members of the Star Shining Society. Figures like the Undying Barbarian King, Heavenly Slaughter Sword, and Wolf King were all present today to maintain order. After all, this was the Star Shining Society’s first time hosting such an investment bidding event, so they were on high alert. No mistakes could be afforded.

"By the way, Ye Feng," Yang Qi asked, "the other day at the trade alliance, I heard Poison Spider mention the Martial Alliance. Even Tang Yu, the King of Hidden Weapons, is extremely wary of them. What exactly is this Martial Alliance, and what is its relationship with the Martial Arts Association?"

"To put it simply, the Martial Alliance is a league within the Martial Arts World led by the Heavenly God Sect," Ye Feng explained. "It includes the top ten families of the Capital City, the thirty-six Hidden Sects of the Dragon Country, and four great factions: the Gu Clan of the Southern Wilderness, the Taoists of Kunlun, the Dragon Clan of the Eastern Sea, and the Fire Clan of the Western Territory. They are incredibly powerful. The Eight Kings of the World also have close ties to the Martial Alliance."

"Fire Clan? Dragon Clan? What are they?" Yang Qi asked, confused. He could understand the Gu Clan and the Taoists, but these other two groups were beyond his comprehension.

"The people of the Dragon Clan consider themselves descendants of divine dragons," Ye Feng said with a wry smile. "They excel at fighting with water and ice, and they’re also excellent swimmers. To be honest, I’m not too clear on the details, since I’ve never met one. The Fire Clan is similar, but they are experts in fire manipulation. It also seems the two clans are mortal enemies. The Fire Clan believe themselves to be descendants of Zhu Rong."

"I understand," Yang Qi nodded.

In a world where even Cultivators exist, being able to use spells to manipulate water and fire doesn’t seem that strange.

While the two were chatting, the Wu Family, led by Wu Heng, entered the venue. They strode in with an air of arrogance, looking down on everyone as if they were emperors on a royal tour.

"Hmph. With my Sea City Wu Family here, I’d like to see who dares to make us leave. If we don’t win the bid today, I’m not going anywhere," Wu Heng snorted coldly, sitting down directly in the most conspicuous seat in the front row.

Just as the Wu Family members had taken their seats, a man approached them. "Excuse me, these are our seats. They have numbers on them," the man said politely, showing his numbered ticket.

"Scram!" The Wu Family members didn’t dare to shout at important figures, but they never cared for small-timers like this—a textbook case of bullying the weak and fearing the strong.

"Why are you cursing at me?" the man said, angered. "I just want to sit in my designated seat. There are no spare seats. Everyone here today is a bid winner."

SLAP!

Before he could even finish his sentence, a Wu Family bodyguard sent him flying with a backhanded slap.

"Are you deaf? If there’s no seat, then stand! This entire front row belongs to our Sea City Wu Family. Who else dares to sit here?" Wu Xiu sneered.

"What? The Sea City Wu Family! My apologies, my apologies!" The man was terrified when he heard who they were. He was just a small merchant from Jingnan Prefecture and couldn’t afford to provoke any of Sea City’s ten major families. "If you’re so sorry, then get lost!" Wu Xiu said triumphantly.

However, as soon as the words left his mouth, he saw a hulking man standing before him.

"Who just hit our guest?" the Undying Barbarian King asked, his cold gaze sweeping over the Wu Family. He stood like a primordial giant.

"I did. What of it? You’re security here, right? I’m—"

The Wu Family bodyguard didn’t get to finish his sentence. The Undying Barbarian King swatted him to the ground. "Causing trouble at a Star Shining Society investment bid? You’re seeking death!" The blow didn’t kill the bodyguard, but it knocked him unconscious.

Startled, Wu Xiu quickly ducked behind Wu Heng. Wu Heng frowned. "What are you doing? We are from the Sea City Wu Family!"

"I don’t care what family you’re from. The Sea City Wu Family is not among today’s bid winners. Get out immediately, or don’t blame me for what happens next," the Undying Barbarian King declared. His glare was as fierce as a bull’s, making the hearts of the Wu Family members tremble.

"You’re just a security guard! You think you’re so tough just because you’re big?" Wu Heng shouted angrily. "How could our Sea City Wu Family possibly not have won the bid!"

"Heh, so what if I’m a security guard?" the Undying Barbarian King sneered. "I’m giving you three minutes to get out. Otherwise, don’t blame me for what comes next."

"Dammit! That guy Yang Qi was right! Dad, we didn’t win the bid? What’s going on?" Wu Xiu was stunned.

Wu Heng was stunned as well.

This shouldn’t be happening. We have a good relationship with the Star Shining Society. How could we not have won? Then he remembered their visit to give gifts to a certain Master Wang. He suddenly realized what the problem might be. Could the Star Shining Society have found out we tried to bribe Master Wang and gotten angry?

"Heh, listen here, security guard," Wu Heng sneered. Even if they truly hadn’t won the bid, he couldn’t let a mere guard throw them out; that would be utterly humiliating. "We know your boss. I advise you to be sensible and not cause a scene."