Chapter 10: I Am Willing to Become Your Disciple

Zhang Chen helped his injured comrade Zhao Xu to his feet and saluted Xiang Nan.

Xiang Nan’s lips curled into a slight smile as he returned the gesture.

Meanwhile, in his mind, the electronic voice continued to chime.

[Ding! Hit a bandit, Hong Fist skill point +1]

[Ding! Hit a bandit, Shadowless Kick skill point +1]

[Ding! Subdued a bandit, mission completed, compatibility +10%]

His realm advanced again!

Hot blood surged through his body, carrying boundless energy, transforming Xiang Nan’s physique.

He could distinctly feel all his cells being optimized once more, and his muscles growing even firmer.

...

The cabin door opened once again.

A large number of armed police rushed in. When they saw the scene inside, they all looked at each other in astonishment.

This dangerous situation had been resolved in less than ten minutes?

Leading the group was an officer.

Seeing his injured men, he hurried over to help them up.

“Seven armed criminals, dozens of hostages—how did you manage this?”

Zhang Chen: ???

“Reporting, sir. All seven bandits were subdued by this young student.”

“Oh?” The officer was shocked and turned his gaze to Xiang Nan.

He saw that Xiang Nan was only about eighteen or nineteen, clearly still a student.

Moreover, his clothes were neat, and he looked bright and handsome—nothing like someone who’d just been in a fierce fight.

“It was really you?” The officer couldn’t help but doubt.

Before Xiang Nan could answer—

“It was him, it was him, he did it!” Several middle-aged lady passengers bustled over enthusiastically.

“He just did this and that, and then all the bandits fell down!”

“We saw it with our own eyes, this young man is truly impressive!”

“Young man, my daughter is very pretty—would you consider her?”

“Ahem! Ma’am, enough!”

The officer appreciatively patted Xiang Nan’s shoulder. “Young man, well done! You just saved the capital from disaster!”

By now, the passengers were disembarking.

A member of the armed police came over to report, “Sir, we didn’t find any gu poison on the criminals.”

“Is that so?” The officer walked over and picked up a syringe from the floor, pondering.

This was the one the bearded man had discarded after injecting his companion with the poison.

“Bring one who can talk.”

Soon, a barely conscious square-faced man was brought over by the police.

Without a word, the officer punched him.

“Speak! Where did you hide the poison?”

The square-faced man lost several teeth instantly, blood filling his mouth, his swollen face contorting into a strange expression.

“The poison is… is…”

“Hurry up!”

“In… in the… in the chrysanthemum…”

???

Hiding poison there!!!

Xiang Nan almost retched.

That was extreme! You had to admire the lengths they’d go!

At that moment, everyone’s eyes turned to the syringe in the officer’s hand.

That thing…

“Damn!” The officer’s hand shook, and he dropped the syringe.

At the same time, he threw another punch, knocking out the square-faced man’s remaining teeth!

“I told you already!!!” The square-faced man burst into tears.

Too much! Was there no justice?

...

The bandits were all taken away.

Zhang Chen mysteriously pulled Xiang Nan aside.

With a flattering smile, he said, “Um… Xiang Nan, could you teach me that ordinary punch of yours?”

Xiang Nan stroked his chin, feigning difficulty. “That’s been handed down in my family for generations…”

“I’m willing to become your disciple!” Zhang Chen interrupted firmly before Xiang Nan could finish.

“You’re several years older than me. Isn’t it odd to call me your master?”

“The capable are the masters! Master, please accept my bow!” Without another word, Zhang Chen saluted and bowed deeply.

Seeing his persistence, Xiang Nan, feeling out of place in the capital, thought having a local acquaintance might not be a bad thing.

He didn’t refuse, which was as good as consent.

Delighted, Zhang Chen quickly added Xiang Nan on WeChat, and only after exchanging contact info did he let Xiang Nan go.

As he was leaving, Xiang Nan suddenly remembered something.

“Wait a moment.”

He swiftly took out a Tiger Balm patch from the system.

Of course, to outsiders, it looked like he took it out of his backpack.

“This will help with your injury.”

Zhang Chen was slightly taken aback, not expecting Xiang Nan to carry such things with him.

Surprised and grateful, he accepted it.

At the airport exit.

Xu Jiaya looked around anxiously until she finally spotted Xiang Nan.

“Brother Xiang Nan, didn’t you say you wanted to rent a place in the capital? My family happens to have a spare house. If you don’t mind, you can stay there for free.”

As she spoke, her cheeks turned slightly red.

“Um…” Xiang Nan was a bit stunned.

Free? Is that even renting?

Besides, they hadn’t known each other long, and now he was going to stay at this young lady’s house?

But how could anyone turn down such a good offer?

She was so warm and enthusiastic!

“Alright then, it’s settled, okay?” Xu Jiaya bit her lip, her voice tinged with hope and shyness.

Seeing Xiang Nan still a bit hesitant, she added, “The capital is so big. It’s hard to find a suitable place right away. Besides, our house is right near the school. It’ll be convenient for your studies.”

“Well… alright!”

Having a place to stay would save him a lot of trouble.

“Yay! Let’s head home then!” Xu Jiaya exclaimed, grabbing Xiang Nan’s hand and pulling him forward.

They had just left the airport when Xu Jiaya’s expression suddenly changed.

Following her gaze, Xiang Nan saw more than a dozen tall men in black suits and sunglasses, walking toward them with intimidating momentum.

Xiang Nan was baffled. “What’s going on?”

Xu Jiaya was frantic. “Brother Xiang Nan, let’s run! If they catch us, we’re in huge trouble!”

Xiang Nan: ???!!!

“Run!” Xu Jiaya dragged him along as she took off.

The man in black at the front gestured with one hand; the others immediately split into two groups.

One group sprinted after them on foot.

The other quickly climbed into a black sedan parked by the road, chasing in the same direction.

Up ahead.

As they ran, Xiang Nan asked, “Xiao Ya, who are these people?”

“Of course they’re bad people!”

Xiang Nan slowed down and pursed his lips. “If you don’t tell me, I’m not running. They’re after you, anyway.”

Was he really going to let himself be used by a girl?

Xu Jiaya, anxious, said, “Okay, okay, I’ll tell you! They’re from the Eagle Alliance.”

“Eagle Alliance?”

“Haven’t you heard of the Seven Leagues of Jiuzhou?”

“The gangs?”

“That’s right. The Eagle Alliance is the biggest gang in the capital.”

“Why are gangsters after you?”

Xiang Nan grew more and more certain that Xu Jiaya was no ordinary girl. On the plane, she’d seemed harmless and easily bullied, but it was all an act.

While running, Xu Jiaya glanced back—her pursuers were closing in.

“When we get somewhere safe, I’ll tell you everything.”

Unexpectedly, Xiang Nan stopped in his tracks.

“There’s no such thing as a safe place.”

Ahead, the black sedan had already stopped, and several men in black had gotten out.

Seeing Xiang Nan and Xu Jiaya stop, the men stopped running, advancing step by step instead.

The surrounding bystanders, intimidated by the scene, scattered far away.

A dozen burly men in black, exuding such menace, were certainly enough to terrify anyone.