My husband Can Cultivate-Chapter 309: Cao Kun Is Completely Furious!

Cao Kun was shocked. Extremely shocked.

In mere Kang City, there's actually someone I can't afford to provoke? And this person is a twenty-five-year-old punk? Is that even possible? What nonsense are these people spouting?

"Hehe, the more you say that, the more I want to meet this Yang Qi!" Cao Kun sneered. "Otherwise, I, the esteemed Family Head of the Cao Family, would be seen as being scared off by a brat. How could I show my face then? You all seem to be quite close with Yang Qi, aren't you? Then I'll let you watch with your own eyes how I'll deal with him. I'll make him understand that there are some people in this world you absolutely cannot afford to provoke!

"The Qifei Group must be destroyed! And Yang Qi must die! Not only because he killed my son, but because he dared to defy me! To be defied and not strike back—that's not my style!

"Alright, enough of this nonsense. I assume you all know why I've summoned you here today. That's right, it's time to pick a side. Those who support me, Cao Kun, stand to my right. Those who support Yang Qi, stand to the left. And those who support neither, stand in the middle!

"If you choose to support me, we will be friends from this day forward. Otherwise, you are my enemy! I won't harm you tonight. But in the future, that may not be the case!"

A shiver ran through everyone's hearts. So, it had still come to this. Although they had all anticipated this moment, it was still terrifying now that it was actually happening.

"I support Family Head Cao!" someone finally declared, his fear of the Cao Family winning out.

"I also support Family Head Cao!"

"So do I!"

"Same here!"

...

Many people voiced their support for Cao Kun. It wasn't necessarily genuine; most were likely just afraid. But it was better to be Cao Kun's dog than to be slaughtered.

"I choose to help neither side!"

"Me too!"

"We can't afford to provoke either of them!"

...

Quite a few chose not to pick a side. But from the look on Cao Kun's face, he was clearly displeased.

How dare they not choose to support me? They're courting death. I'll deal with them one by one later.

Those who chose neutrality only made up about a quarter of the crowd. The rest had all chosen to support Cao Kun.

"That just leaves the four of you. What do you choose?" Cao Kun's gaze fell upon Zhao Xiong, Yan Bo, Du Le'an, and Fan Shengren. "Aside from the Fan Family, the three of you are on very good terms with Yang Qi. But I still hope you consider your choice carefully this time!" he threatened.

"What's there to even consider? I choose to support Yang Qi!" Zhao Xiong declared loudly, without the slightest hesitation. He and Yang Qi were already in the same boat.

"The same goes for me. I support Yang Qi!" Yan Bo announced. "Cao Kun, you are indeed powerful, but this is Kang City. Let me give you a piece of advice: don't be too arrogant. Arrogance won't end well for you!"

"I share their sentiment. I support Yang Qi!" Du Le'an added. "If the Cao Family wants to run wild in Kang City, they'll have to get through us first!"

The crowd gasped. Although they knew these three families had a good relationship with Yang Qi, no one expected them to openly defy Cao Kun. Had they gone mad?

"Hahaha, what nerve!" Cao Kun burst into laughter, though he was clearly enraged. His laughter was laced with a thick, murderous intent.

"That is our choice. Your threats are useless!" The three men stood firm, already prepared for a potential battle with Cao Kun tonight. They were not afraid.

"Fan Shengren, what about you?" Cao Kun asked, turning his sharp gaze on him.

After a moment's hesitation, Fan Shengren said, "I also support Mr. Yang Qi!"

BOOM!

The hall erupted into chaos. The crowd could understand why the other three chose Yang Qi, given their close relationships with him. But what was Fan Shengren thinking? Yang Qi was the one who had declared the Fan Family dissolved! He should have hated Yang Qi! Even if he didn't, he had already retired. Choosing neutrality would have been perfectly reasonable. What was the meaning of this? It was completely incomprehensible.

Cao Kun's murderous glare fell upon Fan Shengren. Fan Shengren trembled, and Fan Jian, who was pushing his wheelchair, turned deathly pale. He was so frightened he almost collapsed to his knees.

"Think carefully before you speak. You're not senile yet, are you?" Cao Kun asked coldly.

Everyone could see that Cao Kun was furious—he had reached the pinnacle of his rage. Fan Shengren's answer at this moment could very well determine the fate of the Fan Family.

Fan Shengren sighed. "You don't need to intimidate me. I'm already a dying man, so I'll speak the honest truth. Cao Kun, you can't defeat Yang Qi! I underestimated him in the past. You are making the same mistake!"

"Good! Very good! Truly, very good! It seems your Fan Family no longer wishes to exist!" Cao Kun looked as if he wanted to kill Fan Shengren with a single palm strike. He might have been slightly wary of Zhao Xiong and the other two, but Fan Shengren was just a destitute old man with no fortune or bodyguards. What gave him the right to act so tough?

He had been in Kang City for only a single day, but things had gone anything but smoothly. He had expected everyone to be subservient, to even kneel to welcome him. Instead, reality had slapped him hard in the face. Chen Guo had fled. Yang Qi had challenged him. And now, four more people were blatantly ignoring his words.

I feel as if my authority is gone! I've lost all face! I'm absolutely furious! It's as if they're lining up one after another just to slap me.

"Haha, hahaha!" he suddenly roared with laughter. "Kang City has certainly grown some backbone! I haven't been here in years, and it seems some people have forgotten how terrifying I can be! Fine. In that case, I'll just have to remind you all of my existence!"

A terrifying murderous aura filled the entire hall. Everyone trembled with fear. They knew Cao Kun was truly enraged. He was about to make an example of someone.

"Barbaric Beast, tonight you'll get to feast!" he snarled, turning to Barbaric Beast with a ferocious smile.

ROAR!

A terrifying bellow erupted from Barbaric Beast's throat.

The faces of Zhao Xiong and the others changed drastically. It seemed they might not leave this place alive tonight. Fortunately, they had come prepared. If it came down to it, they would fight to the bitter end.

"You need not be afraid. I said I wouldn't kill you tonight," Cao Kun said suddenly. "I want you to witness Yang Qi's downfall with your own eyes. I want you to regret the choice you've made! Now, get out!"

Cao Kun waved his hand dismissively.

Zhao Xiong and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned to leave, their hearts still pounding. Barbaric Beast was being unleashed. This night was destined to be anything but peaceful.

After everyone had left, Cao Kun gave his orders. "Have Barbaric Beast move out. As for those who chose neutrality, deal with all of them! For the Zhao Family, Yan Bo, Du Le'an, and the Fan Family, kill or cripple a few of their people. Teach them a lesson. Also, reopen Peace Tower in Kang City and start collecting protection fees. Specifically target the Qifei Group, the Zhao Family, Yan Bo's media industry, and Du Le'an's real estate business! I want everyone in Kang City to see what happens when I get angry!"

"Yes, sir!"

Soon, Cao Kan and Barbaric Beast took action. In a single night, Peace Tower was reopened, and all who had remained neutral were dealt with. Many people died.