My husband Can Cultivate

Chapter 457

"You can rest assured on that point. I also bear some responsibility for this situation, so I’ll likely stay in Thunder City for a while. If any issues arise, just call Iron Heart and Iron Bone directly," Yang Qi said.

"Thank you so much!" Lei Qingtian breathed a sigh of relief. In truth, the Lei Mansion could handle most matters, but when faced with true experts, they definitely needed someone to step in.

He knew that Yang Qingshan was actually Yang Qi in disguise, so he was well aware of Yang Qi’s terrifying combat power.

As long as Yang Qi was willing, the Lei Mansion would be invincible.

"However, in a couple of days, I might need to visit Three Prefectures Town. It won’t take too long, and if anything comes up, I’ll rush back as soon as possible!"

Considering the timing, the temple fair in Three Prefectures Town that Zhao Yuman mentioned was about to start, and Yang Qi was really looking forward to obtaining the Five Elements Stone.

Once he had the Five Elements Stone, his cultivation speed would increase. Ultimately, everything was for the sake of his cultivation!

As his realm continuously improved, he became more and more aware of the importance of combat power.

Just like this time, if he hadn’t possessed the combat power to defeat Mitsuhide Kamishiro, the current situation would be entirely different.

It might very well have been his demise, the collapse of the Qifei Group, and the Lei Mansion could have faced serious trouble as well.

After leaving the Lei Mansion, Yang Qi headed for the National Medicine Association.

He was, after all, the chairman of the National Medicine Association. Previously in Kang City, he was too far away to manage things, but now that he was in Thunder City, he still had to perform some of his official duties.

"Mr. Yang!"

He had been pondering how to get through the gates of the National Medicine Association when he unexpectedly encountered a familiar face at the entrance.

But to be honest, Yang Qi didn’t like this person much.

This person was named Chen Baixiang, the granddaughter of Chen Guo.

The last time Yang Qi came to Thunder City for the Elixir Medicine Conference, this woman had incessantly scorned and antagonized him. His impression of her was extremely poor.

Later, when she was kidnapped by Chuyun Xiong, he had stepped in to rescue her only after Chen Guo pleaded with him.

However, as the saying goes, one doesn’t hit a smiling face. Seeing Chen Baixiang’s beaming smile, he didn’t say much.

"Take me inside," Yang Qi said indifferently.

Although his expression was aloof, it was still enough to thrill Chen Baixiang.

These days, Chen Baixiang had been constantly thinking about how to make amends for her past mistakes and change Yang Qi’s attitude toward her.

So even this single sentence made her feel like the distance between them had closed a great deal, leaving her overcome with excitement.

Chen Baixiang excitedly led Yang Qi into the courtyard of the National Medicine Association.

At this moment, many people there were pointing and gossiping.

"Hey, did you see that? Our National Medicine Association’s Ice Beauty actually started a conversation with a man. Am I dreaming?"

"Yeah, it’s so strange, isn’t it? Since the Ice Beauty came to the National Medicine Association, dozens of single guys in our association have pursued her, but she’s always been so aloof. You know, some of those guys are key members of the Association!"

"I’m so envious. If I had her looks, I could pick and choose from all those darn men!"

"Keep dreaming. She was a former campus belle, and now she’s our association’s Ice Beauty. You’re not so lucky. TSK, TSK, she’s so beautiful even we women admire her, let alone those scumbags!"

"But who exactly is that man? The Ice Beauty is actually treating him so respectfully, and did you see? She’s even blushing."

"I don’t know. I’ve never seen him. But no matter how impressive he is, he can’t possibly compare to Director Lin Qiang and Director Chen Hua. Those two are young and promising, only in their thirties, and are already key figures in the National Medicine Association."

"Not only that, but Lin Qiang and Chen Hua both come from excellent family backgrounds. They belong to the wealthy class, and their parents hold important positions. Besides, they’re both single. There’s no reason they would lose out to this new guy."

"But this man is really handsome. Maybe the Ice Beauty just has a thing for handsome guys!"

"Lin Qiang and Chen Hua aren’t bad looking either—they’re both very handsome! By the way, Chen Hua’s mother has already visited our association several times. It looks to me like she’s sizing up a potential daughter-in-law. I just wonder if the Ice Beauty will play along!"

Yang Qi frowned. What is all this nonsense? Don’t people at the National Medicine Association have work to do? Do they just gossip about this stuff all day? What on earth are they thinking?

Chen Baixiang felt somewhat embarrassed. This wasn’t what she wanted. Ever since she had decided to take her work seriously, her grandfather had arranged for her to do odd jobs at the National Medicine Association to learn the ropes. Unfortunately, being beautiful was also a hassle, as it always attracted unwanted attention, which was truly embarrassing.

"I’m sorry, Mr. Yang. I didn’t want this either. I already try not to wear makeup and I dress very plainly," Chen Baixiang explained hurriedly, worried that Yang Qi would be angry.

"It’s not your fault," Yang Qi said with a wave of his hand. "Let’s go to my office."

"Okay!" Chen Baixiang breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Yang Qi didn’t blame her, everything was fine. She didn’t care what anyone else thought.

But before they even made it to the office, Yang Qi sensed something was off. Many male employees had suddenly appeared, glaring at him as if he were an enemy.

If looks could kill, Yang Qi would have died countless times over by now.

How ridiculous.

These men were undoubtedly here for Chen Baixiang. Hearing that she had brought a man into the National Medicine Association, they couldn’t sit still and had all come to investigate, curious to see what was so special about this man that he could win the beauty’s favor.

Some, upon seeing Yang Qi’s handsome face, heaved a sigh of resignation and turned to leave.

But others, who considered themselves no less attractive than Yang Qi, had eyes full of jealousy.

Suddenly, a handsome man stepped out from the crowd, blocking Yang Qi’s path.

Yang Qi furrowed his brow. This is something else. Is he coming straight over to pick a fight?

"Chen Hua, what are you doing? Mr. Yang is an honored guest of our National Medicine Association. Get out of the way immediately!" Chen Baixiang said hurriedly.

Chen Hua, however, ignored Chen Baixiang. He stared intently at Yang Qi. "HMPH! What kind of man hides behind a woman? I advise you to leave Baixiang at once. You’re simply not good enough for her. Only a successful person like me, with my family background, is worthy of Baixiang. My name is Chen Hua. Go ask around. The National Medicine Association is practically my family’s backyard. I have friends everywhere here. If you want to work at the National Medicine Association, you’d best not offend me, or else you’re finished."

Yang Qi sighed internally. Seriously? I just came to check on the National Medicine Association and ran into this kind of melodrama. This Chen Hua is certainly arrogant.

Although he didn’t care who Chen Baixiang ended up with, the claim that the National Medicine Association was this man’s backyard irked him. He, the chairman of the Association, was being looked down upon by a junior employee.

And now he’s threatening me?

"Chen Hua, watch your mouth!" Chen Baixiang quickly interjected, as she obviously knew Yang Qi’s identity.

But in Chen Hua’s eyes, Chen Baixiang’s behavior was simply an attempt to protect Yang Qi.