After dealing with the King of Jingnan and his entourage, Yang Qi and his people left the True Martial White Tower and returned to White Mountain Estate.

There, Yang Qi gave the Undying Barbarian King a cultivation technique called the *Nine Revolutions Undying Divine Skill*. This technique could greatly enhance one’s realm with each near-death experience, which was perfect for the Undying Barbarian King. Thanks to his powerful healing abilities, he would never truly die, even when close to it. However, these close calls would trigger the effects of the *Nine Revolutions Undying Divine Skill*, making him even stronger.

"Alright, take this and go comprehend it. From now on, White Mountain Estate is your home. Iron Heart, take him to get familiar with the surroundings and introduce him to everyone," Yang Qi said with a smile.

"Thank you, Boss!" The Undying Barbarian King followed the others’ example, addressing Yang Qi as Boss.

Yang Qi smiled. Just as he was about to begin his cultivation, he received a call from Li Qingyan’s secretary. "Mr. Yang, there’s trouble! President Li is being harassed by a scoundrel, and our security guards can’t handle him at all. Please hurry over!"

"I’ll be right there!" Yang Qi replied. He already knew from Ye Fei that Li Qingyan had led a team to Thunder City to expand their business. I can’t believe they ran into such a thorny issue so soon. This is embarrassing. I just taught the King of Jingnan and his crew a lesson, and now someone from the Qifei Group is being bullied? That’s infuriating.

He left the estate without taking a car, heading straight for the Qifei Group’s office building in Thunder City. The office was a rental, as they had yet to find a suitable building to purchase. Either the prices were too high, or the owners simply refused to sell.

In a particular office building, Li Qingyan had rented two entire floors to serve as the Qifei Group’s temporary office—a rather luxurious setup. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

The space was still under renovation and not yet in use, so not many people were around—just the team Li Qingyan had brought from Kang City. They were discussing the renovation plans with the contractors when a group of men suddenly barged in.

They immediately drove the contractors away and surrounded Li Qingyan’s team. "No need to bother with all this. We’re not renting this place out anymore. Scram now to save us the trouble of forcing you out!"

"Who are you? We’ve already rented this place, paid a year’s rent in advance, and signed the contract. What you’re doing is illegal," Li Qingyan said, frowning.

"Illegal?" Yan Duo laughed. He looked at Li Qingyan and said, "Let me tell you the truth. This place you’ve rented belongs to my Yan Family. And I, Yan Duo, am the heir. I’ve decided I don’t want to rent it to you anymore. Is there a problem?"

"That’s no way for the Yan Family to do business. However, I respect your decision. Return our rent and pay the penalty for breach of contract, and we will leave immediately," Li Qingyan said firmly, having no desire to waste her breath on such a rogue.

"Hahaha, how brave! You don’t seem to understand what I’m saying. I’m from the Yan Family. Don’t you know who we are? The Yan Family, one of the Four Gates and Six Families! And you dare ask for a refund? You dare ask for a penalty? You’ve got some nerve. Go and ask around, see who dares to make such demands of me!" Yan Duo laughed boisterously.

He was here specifically to cause trouble for the Qifei Group. Having suffered a loss at Yang Qi’s hands, he had chanced upon hearing about Yang Qi’s connection to the company. He didn’t know the specifics of their relationship, nor did he care. As long as there was a link, no matter how tenuous, that was enough. He would bully the Qifei Group to get his revenge on Yang Qi.

"I don’t believe making a reasonable request requires courage. My demands would be considered valid anywhere," Li Qingyan said, her composure unshaken.

"You woman, you must be tired of living! Do you have any idea what happens to people who offend the Yan Family? Cross us, and you can forget about doing business here. In fact, you won’t be able to operate anywhere in Thunder City!" Yan Duo snarled, pointing a finger at Li Qingyan.

Li Qingyan gently pushed his hand aside. "I don’t like people pointing at me. Besides, let’s be reasonable. We leased this space, paid the rent, and signed a contract. That contract stipulates a penalty for breach of contract equal to ten times the rent. The annual rent is about ten million, so a tenfold penalty comes to a hundred million. That’s nothing to the Yan Family, is it? Are you really going to abandon your credibility for such a paltry sum? Is that how the Yan Family does business?"

"Reason?" Yan Duo scoffed. "Hahaha! This is the first time anyone has tried to talk reason with me. Let me tell you something: in Thunder City, the Four Gates and Six Families *are* the reason. Don’t talk to me about the law! You’d better do exactly as I say. Otherwise, I guarantee you won’t be walking out of here today."

Several employees were terrified, but the braver ones stepped forward to stand by Li Qingyan’s side. "In broad daylight, are you really going to attack us?"

Yan Duo smiled and looked at Li Qingyan. "I don’t have to beat anyone! But... the pretty lady here will have to keep me company for a few days. Once I’m satisfied, not only will I leave them alone, but I’ll even let you rent this place for your office. How about it?"

I’ve had my eye on her since I walked in. He hadn’t shown it at first, wanting to back her into a corner to make her more pliable. Her beauty surpassed any woman he’d ever met. He was willing to give up the property just to have her.

"Shameless!" Li Qingyan’s frown deepened. "To think the heir of the Yan Family is such a scoundrel. How disappointing. I see the Yan Family isn’t all it’s cracked up to be!"

Hearing this, Yan Duo’s expression turned frigid. "Bitch! I gave you a chance, and you threw it in my face! All you had to do was keep me company for a few days, and I would have rented this place to you—I might have even waived the rent! Since you refuse, don’t blame me for being impolite. Men, throw them out! Beat anyone who doesn’t leave, just don’t kill them!"

"Stop!" Li Qingyan cried out. "Young Master Yan, you should know that we represent the Qifei Group. Our boss is Yang Qingshan, the man who defeated Mitsuhide Kamishiro. Are you sure you want to make an enemy of him?"

At the mention of Yang Qingshan, Yan Duo felt a flicker of fear, but he quickly recovered and sneered, "Yang Qingshan? So what? If I kill you all here and bury your bodies, how would he ever know we did it? Besides, you probably haven’t heard, but our Yan Family has already decided to partner with the Tang Family of Sea City. What’s one Yang Qingshan compared to that? We aren’t afraid!"

Li Qingyan frowned, dismayed that even Yang Qingshan’s name couldn’t intimidate this arrogant fool. She discreetly signaled for someone to call Yang Qi. Yang Qi is here in Thunder City. He supposedly has many powerful friends, and his own combat power is impressive. As long as he gets here, everything should be fine.