My husband Can Cultivate-Chapter 358: Dealing with Song Ruize!

It must be said that Chuyun Xiong's participation had earned Yang Qi an unexpected level of prestige. Winning glory for the country! Without Chuyun Xiong, Yang Qi would have been just another champion of the annual Elixir Medicine Conference. There were plenty of champions, and while the title was glorious, defeating a powerful foreign competitor like Chuyun Xiong held an absolutely extraordinary significance. This competition was destined to become the most legendary in the history of the Elixir Medicine Conference. Whether it would be surpassed in the future was unknown, but it was certainly unprecedented.

"Hahaha, I told you! Mr. Yang would definitely not let us down!" Chen Guo trembled with excitement, completely forgetting that he had nearly despaired just a moment ago.

"Yes, he is truly outstanding!" Liu Changsheng said with deep emotion. "I knew it from the first time I met him. He is absolutely no ordinary person!"

In the stands, Zhu Benxiu couldn't compose herself for a long time. She had thought Song Ruize was an Alchemy Master, but after watching this competition, she finally understood just how outstanding Yang Qi was.

Chen Baixiang, on the other hand, felt a complex mix of emotions. The more brilliant Yang Qi's performance, the deeper her regret became. Offending him so recklessly was truly the most foolish thing she had ever done.

On another side, Lei Qingtian was also deeply moved. "From this day forward, the number of people wanting to win him over will probably be endless. That Life-saving Pill alone is enough to make him the most outstanding alchemist in all of Jingnan Prefecture!"

"Moreover, he's still so young!" Lei Tingjun added. "He's only twenty-five, isn't he? The future of someone so young is simply unimaginable. Luckily, we stood with him from the very beginning."

"Grandfather, do you still think the Divine Child is more outstanding than him?" Lei Yingying asked Lei Qingtian.

"They are different," Lei Qingtian said. "In the domain of Martial Arts, the Divine Child is practically inhuman. Yang Qi could never catch up. However, when it comes to the path of alchemy—healing the sick and saving lives—the Divine Child is no match for him!"

"Prefecture Master Lei, please do me a favor," Yang Qi said, approaching Lei Qingtian and whispering a few words in his ear.

"Don't worry," Lei Qingtian replied. "I've been wanting to deal with that fellow for a long time. Let's settle our new and old grudges together! Also, as the champion, don't forget to collect your prize later."

"Understood."

Yang Qi had participated in the Elixir Medicine Conference specifically for the prize. The prize was said to be a two-hundred-year-old medicinal herb. An item like that is a truly rare find. His cultivation relied on such herbs.

Although the Elixir Medicine Conference had concluded, countless people refused to leave, still relishing the thrilling final moments, lost in their excitement. Yang Qi, however, had already departed. He was not fond of crowds, especially in this type of environment. A cultivator on the path of Immortal Cultivation, after all, naturally prefers tranquility.

In a quiet room in the White Mountain Estate, Lei Qingtian personally handed a two-hundred-year-old medicinal herb to Yang Qi. Yang Qi examined it with satisfaction. I can concoct Foundation Establishment Pills again.

He was currently at the Fifth Layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage, but this didn't mean he could afford to stagnate. Every step forward in the Immortal Cultivation Realm is difficult. The harder it gets, the more diligent I must be. Since I have chosen this path, I must continuously grow stronger. Otherwise, the moment someone else surpasses me, I'll be in grave danger.

Just then, someone came in from outside. "Prefecture Master Lei, Song Ruize has been brought here."

"Good. Call the television station and have the station director come over as well," Lei Qingtian said coldly.

"I've already called. He should be here shortly," the person replied.

"Very well. Bring Song Ruize in," Lei Qingtian nodded.

Soon, Song Ruize was brought in. The moment he entered, he dropped to his knees before Lei Qingtian. "Prefecture Master Lei! Prefecture Master Lei, spare my life! I was muddle-headed for a moment and made a terrible mistake. I beg for your forgiveness!"

Lei Qingtian ignored him. Instead, he handed Yang Qi a stack of documents along with a seal. "Mr. Yang, as per our previous agreement, aside from the medicinal herb, the presidency of the newly merged National Medicine Association is also yours. Technically, that makes Song Ruize your subordinate. How you wish to handle him is entirely up to you."

Hearing this, the color drained from Song Ruize's face. Handed over to Yang Qi? I'm doomed!

Yang Qi glanced coldly at Song Ruize. "Do you remember what I said? The one left crying in the end would be you. You fabricated interview records to slander me and ruin my reputation. You even sent people to Kang City to kidnap my sister, Ye Qianqian. Your men have already confessed everything. Now, you tell me, how should I deal with you?"

BOOM!

Song Ruize felt as if he'd been struck by lightning. He was completely stunned. The kidnapping failed, too? I thought I still had some leverage to fight Yang Qi, but now I realize I have nothing at all. In front of him, I'm nothing but a joke.

"Yang Qi, I was wrong! I was truly wrong! Can you please spare me?" Song Ruize cried out. "I'm willing to be your slave!"

At that moment, there was a knock at the door.

"Come in."

The door opened to reveal the director of the Jingnan Prefecture TV station.

"What kind of director are you?" Lei Qingtian stared coldly at the cunning-looking, middle-aged man in glasses. "How much did Song Ruize pay you to fabricate facts and slander the president of our National Medicine Association? To slander the future star of Dragon Country's medicine?"

The man trembled so violently he nearly fell to his knees. "I was wrong! I was wrong! I didn't know it was fabricated! Song Ruize set me up!" the man stammered, wiping cold sweat from his forehead in a panic.

"Wrong?" Yang Qi said coldly. "Is it that simple? If I weren't Yang Qi, if I didn't have a connection to Prefecture Master Lei, and if I hadn't won the Elixir Medicine Conference, what would my fate have been? Would you have driven me to my death? And now you act so casually, as if a simple 'I was wrong' makes everything okay?"

"What are you still standing there for?" Lei Qingtian commanded coldly. "Immediately expose Song Ruize's crimes and restore Mr. Yang's reputation. However, do not reveal his identity as the president of the National Medicine Association for now."

"Yes! I'll arrange it right away!" The director scrambled out of the room.

Soon after, the Jingnan Prefecture TV station, Kang City TV station, and several other news outlets simultaneously released breaking news exposing the truth behind Song Ruize's slander against Yang Qi. They even divulged how he had aided the contestant from Kappa Country during the Elixir Medicine Conference, framing one of his own countrymen in the process. The reports were backed by plenty of evidence.

In that instant, Song Ruize's reputation was utterly destroyed. He was sent to the Heavenly Supervision Hall for investigation. Consequently, all the negative public opinion surrounding Yang Qi gradually vanished. Qifei Group, which had been negatively affected by the rumors, now benefited from the reversal. Its business not only recovered but soared to new heights.

"Mr. Yang, rest assured, this matter isn't over yet," Lei Qingtian said. "I promise you, everyone involved in this will be punished."