My husband Can Cultivate

Chapter 674: Chapter 674: Lost Income Compensation

"Impossible! I don’t believe it! I don’t believe you! DIE!"

Zhou Shang charged out again, like a cannonball, determined to reclaim his dignity.

BOOM!

BOOM! BOOM!

In a flash, the two exchanged over a dozen blows!

CRASH!

At that moment, Zhou Shang was sent flying once more. He tumbled for several hundred meters, kicking up clouds of dust before slamming hard into a large tree.

At the same time, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Defeated!

He was defeated, just like his son!

A miserable defeat!

At this moment, the entire area fell deathly silent!

No one had expected Zhou Shang to lose, let alone so miserably. It had only been a dozen or so moves, and he had been defeated by a First Rank Overlord. This First Rank Overlord was simply terrifying.

"Heh, are you convinced now, Old Man Zhou?" Yang Qi sneered, looking at Zhou Shang.

"I’m convinced!"

How could Zhou Shang dare say he wasn’t? This man alone could annihilate the ten major families of Longjiang Prefecture. They simply couldn’t afford to provoke someone so formidable.

He firmly believed Yang Qi had to be a disciple from some Hidden Sect or a young master from a prominent family in the Capital City.

Otherwise, it was impossible for him to be so powerful!

"Since you’re convinced, let’s have a proper talk," Yang Qi said calmly.

Zhou Shang scrambled up from the ground, looking at Yang Qi with trepidation. He no longer dared to speak recklessly.

"Sir, whatever your orders are, just say the word. We wouldn’t dare to disobey!" Zhou Shang said hastily.

"Three things:

First, I’ve wasted a lot of time playing with you all today, so you must compensate me for my trouble. I won’t ask for much, just one billion will do.

Second, the Sun Family must issue a public apology in the newspapers and swear never to set foot in Jingnan Prefecture again.

Third, no one is allowed to harass my friend, Yao Qing, or her family. Otherwise, I will return to Longjiang Prefecture and annihilate the ten major families."

"We’ll do everything as you say, sir."

Zhou Shang quickly dispatched someone to transfer the money.

Soon, one billion was added to Yang Qi’s account.

Then, news outlets in both Longjiang Prefecture and Jingnan Prefecture reported on the Sun Family’s public apology.

Yang Qi felt this outcome was sufficient.

There was no need for complete annihilation. Now, everything depended on how they behaved from here on out.

"Farewell!"

Yang Qi waved, then turned to leave. In front of countless onlookers, he got into True Man Yang’s car and departed.

Only then did the crowd realize that another of their opponent’s allies had been hidden among them, and this one felt even more terrifying.

"Dad, is it really just over like this?" the Zhou Family Head asked Zhou Shang, clearly unreconciled.

"That’s right, Grandfather. My parents are dead. My mother was your daughter," Sun Bie added.

"Both of you, shut up!" Zhou Shang snapped, his fear still lingering. "What do you want to happen? For the Zhou Family to be extinguished? For not a single soul of the Sun Family to be left alive? Would that make you happy?"

They both fell silent. The thought of Yang Qi’s terrifying power made them shudder. Indeed, if they offended such a person without finding anyone to help them, their only fate would be the complete annihilation of their families.

For now, it was best to be obedient.

「In the suburbs of Thunder City, at Yao Qing’s home.」

Yao Qing hadn’t gone to work. How could she be in the mood? Her heart wouldn’t be at ease until she saw Yang Qi return safely.

"Hmph, you can stop waiting. That man is definitely dead! Playing the hero... He’s the one who got my wife killed, and now he’s lost his own life," Yao Qing’s second uncle snorted coldly.

He seemed to feel not an ounce of gratitude toward Yang Qi for saving him. On the contrary, he appeared to wish Yang Qi were dead.

"Do you have a conscience at all? If it weren’t for Yang Qi, you’d be dead too! In the end, you two brought this upon yourselves. This business had nothing to do with you, but you just had to get involved and arrange a marriage with that Sun Family. Now you’ve dragged an innocent young man into this mess!" Yao Qing’s father retorted angrily.

"Oh, give it a rest. Just hope that the Sun Family cools off after they kill that kid. The marriage is still on. Everything you’ve done has been for nothing!" Yao Qing’s second uncle said coldly.

"And who told you it was all for nothing?"

Suddenly, a voice came from outside.

Yao Qing’s face lit up with joy, for she recognized that voice instantly.

"Yang Qi!"

Seeing Yang Qi walk in, Yao Qing threw herself at him, sobbing uncontrollably, all decorum forgotten.

"You’re back! It’s so good you’re back! Hurry, pack your things, we have to run! I’ve thought it over. We can’t drag anyone else into this. I’d rather throw myself into a pit of fire than let that happen," Yao Qing said earnestly.

Yang Qi smiled and gently tapped her on the forehead. "What’s going on in that little head of yours all day? Relax, everything is settled. Haven’t you seen the news?"

"The news? What news?"

They had all been sick with worry; who had time to watch television?

Yao Qing quickly turned on the TV and switched to the news channel. Immediately, she saw a news report.

Accompanied by the Zhou Family Head, Sun Bie of the Sun Family was publicly apologizing to them.

"This! How is this possible!"

The entire family was dumbfounded.

It would have been enough for the Sun Family not to hold a grudge, but to apologize publicly? It was utterly unbelievable.

"You! What on earth did you do?" Yao Qing asked, turning to Yang Qi.

"Not much. I just reasoned with Old Master Zhou, and he agreed to do this. Also, the Sun Family has compensated your family with ten million. I’ve already transferred the money to your account, Yao Qing. Now that you have money, stop overthinking things and get back to work," Yang Qi said with a smile.

This ten million, of course, came from the one billion he had received.

He felt his old squad leader deserved this ten million.

"That money is mine! They killed my wife, so it’s my compensation!" Yao Qing’s second uncle roared, his eyes gleaming with greed.

THUD!

Yang Qi kicked Yao Qing’s second uncle to the ground. "Don’t you dare even think about touching Yao Qing’s money," he said coldly. "I just heard you were hoping I’d die, is that right? If it weren’t for Yao Qing, you’d be a corpse right now! Get lost! What right do you have to stay here, you selfish, worthless bastard!"

Yao Qing’s second uncle wasn’t afraid of Yao Qing’s family because he knew they would never truly harm him.

But he was terrified of Yang Qi, who genuinely dared to kill.

Scared out of his wits, he scrambled away as fast as he could.

Yao Qing’s father sighed. "He is your second uncle, after all. You should still look after him a little."

"I know, Dad," Yao Qing nodded.

Yang Qi opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing. It was their family affair, and he couldn’t be bothered to interfere. Everyone had their own way of handling problems.

However, every method came with its own consequences. Still, he assumed Yao Qing’s second uncle probably couldn’t cause too much trouble on his own.

"Alright, Yao Qing, you’ve already missed half a day of work. Manager Li has called me several times to complain about you. As punishment, I’m docking you one day’s wages. Agreed?" Yang Qi said with a smile.