My husband Can Cultivate-Chapter 183: Should you return the money you borrowed from me?
"Miss Yingying, surely you haven’t been deceived by that Yang Qi? To actually think of betting on him?" Liang Changshan frowned.
I really can’t get over this. Lin Qingxuan, Ye Lingyue, and Lei Yingying are all so outstanding, yet they all speak up for Yang Qi. I’m really not happy about this.
"Are you questioning my ability?" Lei Yingying glanced at Liang Changshan, her tone sarcastic.
"I wouldn’t dare."
Liang Changshan was furious but dared not voice it. Although he wished he could execute Lei Yingying on the spot, he knew full well that he couldn’t afford to provoke someone from the Lei Mansion. Doing so would come at a price.
"Since that’s the case, place the bet for me," Lei Yingying said, placing a bet of one hundred million.
"Miss Yingying, don’t you want to reconsider? If you lose, that’s a huge sum to go down the drain," someone couldn’t help but say.
"No need. If I lose, I’ll just consider it money down the drain," Lei Yingying said nonchalantly.
The crowd was left speechless. Lei Yingying would rather throw away one hundred million than withhold her support for Yang Qi. It was truly difficult for them to accept.
At that moment, Yang Qi was already on his way, with the Wolf King driving. His body had completely recovered after several days of careful recuperation, a feat attributable to Yang Qi’s excellent medical skills and his abilities as a cultivator. It would have been a rather difficult situation otherwise.
The duel was to be held at the Five Elements Tower, a scenic spot under the control of the Liang Family.
Rumor had it that within the tower, the attributes of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth ascended in order through the floors, creating a wondrous spectacle. For ordinary people, it was just a tourist attraction, but for martial artists, it was an excellent place to hone their martial arts.
"Big Brother, you still need to be careful. The Five Independents really aren’t like ordinary martial artists," the Wolf King couldn’t help but remind him. "I’ve already arranged for our brothers to go to the Five Elements Tower in advance. If anything unexpected happens, we would rather lay down our lives to ensure your escape."
"It’s not that serious," Yang Qi chuckled. "As I am today, killing them will be as easy as slaughtering chickens and dogs."
The Wolf King gave a wry smile, unable to say anything more.
But he made a firm resolution in his heart. If anything happens to Big Brother, we will definitely fight our way in to save him.
Forty minutes later, their car arrived near the Five Elements Tower. The area was packed with vehicles and buzzing with the clamor of voices. The two had no choice but to park in a nearby lot and walk toward the tower.
The path was bustling and lively, and they overheard many people discussing the day’s martial competition.
"Heh, that Yang Qi really doesn’t know what’s good for him!"
"I know, right? To actually challenge the Five Independents is just asking to die!"
"Whatever, we’re just here for the show. It doesn’t matter if he lives or dies."
Almost no one they passed had any faith in Yang Qi. The Wolf King grew annoyed hearing their comments and wanted to retort, but Yang Qi stopped him.
Why bother with their words? Winning will settle everything, won’t it?
"Are you two also here to watch the spectacle?" a young man suddenly asked with a smile.
Yang Qi looked up to see a man in his twenties. Dressed in designer brands, he was likely from a rich or prestigious family.
"You too, brother?" Yang Qi asked with a smile.
"Of course," the well-dressed young man replied, smiling. "The Five Independents haven’t made a move in several years. I remember seeing them once when I was a child, and I still remember that scene vividly. There was another young man back then who didn’t know what was good for him. He thought he could challenge the Five Independents just because he’d defeated Chen Tiequan and Wang Nantian. The result was truly tragic. The man was completely maimed. He died right after they got him into the ambulance, beaten so badly his own parents wouldn’t have recognized him."
"You seem to really admire the Five Independents," Yang Qi commented with a smile.
"That’s right. As a martial artist myself, I naturally admire the strong," the young man said proudly. "That Yang Qi, I’m afraid he’s going to walk the same path. Of all the people to offend, why did he have to offend the Five Independents? Isn’t that just pure courting death?"
"Perhaps that Yang Qi is quite strong and thinks he can win," Yang Qi suggested with a smile.
"That’s what the young man back then thought too," the well-dressed youth shook his head. "A person must know their own limits. I heard this Yang Qi is only in his twenties. How strong can he possibly be? The Five Independents have killed countless people; he’s just going to his death."
"Do you know much about these Five Independents?"
"Brother, to tell you the truth, it’s said that these Five Independents aren’t martial artists but legendary Immortals who can use spells. Think about it, how could an ordinary person possibly win?" the young man said.
Yang Qi was taken aback for a moment.
Could it be? Am I going to encounter fellow cultivators so soon? This is a good opportunity to make contact.
After chatting for a bit, the well-dressed young man seemed to spot his friends and bid farewell to Yang Qi and the Wolf King.
The two continued until they arrived at the base of the Five Elements Tower. The tower was just one attraction within a large tourist area, surrounded by many other scenic spots and buildings. This particular spot, however, was unique, encircled by a dense forest from which a tall tower rose.
Atop the tower, strange phenomena could be seen.
The first floor radiated a Golden Light!
The second floor shone with a green light!
The third floor was lit with a blue light!
The fourth floor gleamed with a fiery light!
The fifth floor glowed with an earthen light!
It was truly peculiar. It was clear this was not a display created by artificial lighting but something real and tangible.
"Five types of Spiritual Energy?" Yang Qi stood there, looking at the Five Elements Tower, his heart pounding with excitement. Could there be some Treasure inside this tower? In any case, the presence of the Five Elements Energy makes this place perfect for practicing basic Five Elements Spells and refining Five Elements Talismans. I might have to come here often in the future.
"Yang Qi, what are you doing here!" a familiar voice suddenly rang out.
Yang Qi frowned and turned his head. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢
It’s really her!
Standing there was a woman in her twenties, accompanied by a group of four or five other people, both men and women.
"What I’m doing here is none of your business," Yang Qi said, his displeasure evident.
This woman, Yin Die, was Li Qiutong’s best friend. Li Qiutong had cheated on him, and this woman had undoubtedly played a major role. Worst of all, after Li Qiutong arranged for a large sum of money to be loaned to her, the woman suddenly vanished. He never expected to run into her here today.
"Speaking of which, Yin Die, isn’t it about time you paid back the money you borrowed?"
"What nonsense are you talking about? Who owes you money? Do you have an IOU? If not, don’t talk rubbish, or I’ll sue you for slander! Besides, the loan was between me and Qiutong. What business is it of yours?" Yin Die said disdainfully.
"Darling, who’s this guy? His name is also Yang Qi. Could he be the one challenging the Five Independents?" a sturdy young man beside her asked.
Yin Die waved her hand dismissively. "No, no way. This Yang Qi is decent at business, but how could he possibly know any martial arts? Besides, he’s just an honest, spineless loser. An idiot who has money but doesn’t even know how to spend it. I only borrowed a little money from him, and he makes such a big deal out of it, pestering me all the time."
Hearing this, the sturdy young man beside her grew angry. "Kid, if you keep pestering my woman, I’ll kill you!"
