My husband Can Cultivate-Chapter 317: How to Spend 5 Billion

In the eyes of the Cao Family's martial artists, Yang Qi was merely struggling in his death throes. No matter what, escaping from Cao Kun, a Sixth Rank Great Grandmaster, was impossible. But an ominous feeling grew ever stronger in Cao Kun's heart.

"Stop your posturing and die!"

I can't stand it anymore. I have to strike first and kill Yang Qi immediately. Otherwise, this next attack might prove to be very troublesome.

He suddenly accelerated, swinging the axe in his hand toward Yang Qi's neck without any hesitation. No matter what Yang Qi was doing, he had to be stopped. As long as he's dead, nothing else that happens should be a problem, right?

However, at that very moment, two sharp glints of light shot from Yang Qi's eyes.

"It's over!"

The longsword in his hand suddenly erupted with scorching flames. Green flames!

Green Emperor Burning Sword!

This was a technique Yang Qi had only recently learned, an ultimate move from the Dragon God Technique Five Elements. It was a technique that fused the Gold, Fire, and Wood Attributes. Its power far surpassed the Fire Fist Skill and the Ice Condensing Technique, and it was vastly superior to any fusion of just two attributes.

The only problem was its immense consumption. A single attack would drain half of Yang Qi's Spiritual Power. But its might was equally astonishing. In that instant, Spiritual Power surged out from his longsword like a tidal wave. Yang Qi could distinctly feel half of his Spiritual Power being siphoned away.

In Cao Kun's vision, all he could see was a single beam of burning green Sword Qi. His pupils contracted violently. As his body shot backward, he hurled his axe with all his might. He had already unleashed his strongest attack. I hope this is enough to block it!

BOOM!

With a tremendous roar, the area where Cao Kun stood was completely engulfed. A figure was sent flying into the distance, his body completely out of control. Terrifyingly, even the car the Cao Family had arrived in was flipped over by the blast.

BAM!

Ultimately, Cao Kun slammed into a large tree and came to a stop.

CRACK!

The massive tree actually splintered on impact.

Seeing this, Cao Kan and the others who had crawled out of the overturned car gasped.

Cao Kun was defeated! The Family Head was defeated! How could this be possible?!

On the ground, a terrifying gouge more than ten meters long stretched all the way to the tree. Yang Qi's face was a little pale. This technique not only consumed Spiritual Power, but its physical toll was also staggering.

I should use this move sparingly in the future. There's no need unless my life is on the line.

But he'd had no choice. In today's fight, he knew he wasn't Cao Kun's match, so he had to risk using this move.

"Impossible! How could I be defeated?!"

Cao Kun lay on the ground, covered in blood, his eyes filled with terror and despair. He realized that, at this moment, he was truly afraid. He had been scared when the Barbaric Beast died, but he still had some confidence in himself, believing that even if he couldn't win, he could at least retreat intact. Now, however, that confidence was gone.

"Protect the Family Head!"

The Cao Family's martial artists shielded Cao Kun with their bodies. In the next instant, however, Iron Heart and his group swiftly knocked them all to the ground. It wasn't that they were weak, but Iron Heart and Iron Bone were Great Grandmasters. Even the Wolf King was now a First Rank Great Grandmaster. How could they possibly resist?

"You can't kill me! I am the Family Head of the Cao Family! I'm also one of Master Thunder's six generals! If you kill me, you will certainly face intense retaliation from the Thunder Sect. I hope you'll be smart about this!" Cao Kun cried, looking at Yang Qi in terror.

He never thought he would see the day he would be afraid of a mere punk.

"Don't worry, I won't kill you," Yang Qi smiled. "However, you'll have to leave something behind. You beat my friends so badly. As for their medical expenses, you can't just skip out on those, can you?"

"Money? No problem! How much do you want?" As long as he could survive, Cao Kun didn't care about money.

"How much do you think your life is worth, Family Head Cao?" Yang Qi asked.

Cao Kun knew Yang Qi was planning to extort a fortune from him. But in this world, any problem that could be solved with money wasn't a real problem. If he didn't pay up now, he certainly wouldn't be leaving here alive.

"One billion?" Cao Kun asked tentatively.

Yang Qi laughed. "I've looked into the Cao Family. Your assets are over ten billion. For a family that large, you're only offering one billion? Family Head Cao, you really don't value yourself, do you? How about this: five billion. If you don't have enough cash, you can cover the rest with real estate. I know the Cao Family has companies and villas in Kang City, don't you?"

Cao Kun was so furious he could have spat blood. The entire Cao Family was only worth just over ten billion, yet this guy had the audacity to demand five billion. This was blatant extortion! But what choice did he have? Could he really get out of this without paying?

Yang Qi smiled. "Since Family Head Cao feels his life isn't worth five billion, very well. I'll just send you on your way to the afterlife."

"Don't! Don't do it! I agree! I agree! Five billion! I'll transfer two billion, and cover the other three billion with real estate!" Cao Kun conceded. Their properties in Kang City were a complete loss. Even if they kept them, they wouldn't be able to protect them. "But... after I've paid, you have to let me go," he added.

"Rest assured, I only want the money. Your worthless life is truly not worth a single penny to me," Yang Qi chuckled.

Cao Kun was absolutely seething. He felt like he could spit up blood.

「Three hours later.」

Everything was settled. The money was in his account, and the transfer of fixed assets was complete. Yang Qi let Cao Kun go.

"You're welcome to invest in Kang City again, Family Head Cao. I'm always short on cash," Yang Qi said with a grin.

PFFT!

Cao Kun actually spat out a mouthful of blood. This was just too humiliating!

And just like that, Cao Kun, who had arrived full of murderous intent, fled in utter disgrace. The news spread through Kang City like wildfire. Everyone now knew how formidable Yang Qi was. He had managed to bring the Cao Family Head, Cao Kun, to heel so completely. Not only had many of Cao's men died, but a staggering five billion had also been left behind in Kang City.

However, everyone understood this was a case of releasing a tiger back to the mountain—a very unwise move. Cao Kun would surely return someday. How could he possibly swallow such an utter disgrace? As for when he might return, no one knew.

...

Yang Qi returned to Kang City and sold off all the Cao Family's fixed assets. He had no use for so many houses and companies. He had also already decided how he would use the money.

The Zhao Family, Yan Bo's family, and Du Le'an's family—the three families who had suffered losses for supporting him—each received at least one billion in compensation. In his view, loyalty was paramount. Money was something that came and went quickly, not worth worrying too much about.

Additionally, Iron Heart and the others received a reward of one hundred million. The Fan Family also received one hundred million. Although the Fan Family was once the wealthiest family, and still had a considerable amount of money, it was nothing compared to their past glory. One hundred million was still a huge sum for them.

As for the remaining eight hundred million, Yang Qi used it to support the families who had been harmed by Cao Kun. After all, many people had been killed in the recent conflict.