Chapter 12: On Behalf of the Eagle Alliance, I Welcome You!

Xiang Nan thought she was about to use her eloquence to persuade Xu Qingshan again.

Unexpectedly, Xu Jiya simply took out her phone and showed something to Xu Qingshan.

Xu Qingshan’s expression changed dramatically at once!

His previously sullen face instantly blossomed into an ingratiating smile as he approached Xiang Nan.

“Student Xiang Nan, so you’re the genius who inherited the skills of Wong Fei-hung! On behalf of the Eagle Alliance, I welcome you to join us!”

Xiang Nan was slightly taken aback—Xu Jiya had known his identity all along.

“This must be your first time in the capital, Xiang Nan. From now on, our Xu family is your home. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask…”

With that, Xu Qingshan enthusiastically led Xiang Nan toward the stretch Lincoln.

Xu Qingshan’s subordinates were dumbfounded.

When had they ever seen the steward act like this?

Though Xiang Nan found the sudden change a bit abrupt, ever since the incident where the four top academies competed for him at the scene of his reversion, he had grown calm and accustomed to such things.

Since he had decided to join the Eagle Alliance, it was best not to make enemies.

Xiang Nan turned to glance at the battered group of men in black.

Having been frightened by his staff, they thought he was going to make trouble again and instinctively stepped back.

But suddenly, they saw Xiang Nan holding a thick stack of medicinal plasters.

Apart from the ten left over, he’d exchanged all his five merit points for more plasters, ensuring that everyone received a welcome gift.

“We only got to know each other after a fight, but from now on, we’re brothers. Consider these plasters a little greeting—very effective, one application and the pain is gone.”

Xiang Nan had complete confidence in the medicine provided by his system.

Plasters as a gift?

Then what about the beating just now?

The men in black were utterly confused.

But seeing Xiang Nan’s goodwill, and Xu Qingshan nodding his approval, none of them would dare hold a grudge. Each took a plaster, and those with some tact even showered Xiang Nan with compliments.

“Brother Nan, you’re too kind! Thank you, Brother Nan!”

“Brother Nan, your staff technique—impressive! We’re convinced!”

“If you need anything in the future, just say the word, Brother Nan.”

Everyone understood that with Xiang Nan’s ability, he would certainly have a place in the Eagle Alliance.

Once in the car, Xiang Nan and Xu Jiya sat together in the back seat.

At that moment, the system’s mechanical voice suddenly sounded in his mind.

[Ding! Patient treated, merit points +3]

Hm???

Xiang Nan was delighted. His medical skill hadn’t improved, but he’d gained more merit points. Could it be that Zhang Chen had used the plaster?

So he could easily accumulate merit points just by giving out these plasters?

Thinking back on what he’d just done… Xiang Nan felt he’d made a wise move—giving plasters as a greeting was truly a profitable operation!

Sure enough, before long—

[Ding! Patient treated, merit points +3]

[Ding! …]

A series of system notifications, more than a dozen in a row.

How melodious they sounded!

In the car, Xu Jiya, seeing Xiang Nan remain silent, felt a pang of guilt.

Soon, the car stopped in front of a villa.

“Dad, I’ll take Brother Xiang Nan up myself.”

Xu Qingshan nodded, “Alright, I’ll head back first. I’ll wait for you at home for dinner.”

With Xiang Nan joining, his daughter wouldn’t be running away from home anytime soon.

Inside the villa.

Xiang Nan and Xu Jiya sat side by side on the sofa.

“Brother Xiang Nan, thank you for being willing to join our Eagle Alliance.”

“Hmm!” Xiang Nan replied, deliberately keeping a cold expression.

Xu Jiya bit her lip and began to confess.

“I’m really sorry about what happened at the airport. I didn’t mean to hide things from you…”

“The poison gu bug… It was actually me who tipped off the military. I just didn’t expect something to go wrong midway.”

“Thankfully you were there, and you beat those Blood Alliance people handily.”

“Blood Alliance?” Xiang Nan asked in confusion.

“Yes, those people carrying poison gu bugs are members of the Blood Alliance,” Xu Jiya explained. “Blood Alliance is the most sinister and ruthless of the Seven Alliances of Jiuzhou. They developed the poison gu bugs in an attempt to take over the capital as part of their territory. As a member of the Eagle Alliance, there’s no way I could let them succeed.”

“You’re young, but you have some nerve. Weren’t you afraid they’d kill you?” Xiang Nan truly thought Xu Jiya was daring to the extreme.

Xu Jiya rummaged through her possessions, producing a pile of tinkling gadgets and laying them on the coffee table.

“These concealed weapons are enough to protect me.”

“Concealed weapons?”

“Our Eagle Alliance leads all of Jiuzhou in weapon manufacturing,” she boasted.

Intrigued, Xiang Nan reached out for some of the exquisite gadgets on the table.

“Don’t touch! That’s a Rain of Pear Blossom Needles—poisonous.”

“And this—this is a Death Nest. There are tens of thousands of poisonous insects inside.”

What the—!

Xiang Nan hastily withdrew his hand, a chill running down his spine.

Xu Jiya looked like a porcelain doll, yet she carried so many deadly things on her!

Thank goodness he hadn’t offended her, or he’d have been riddled with poison darts by now.

Xiang Nan cleared his throat and changed the subject.

“What about me? Did you approach me on purpose?”

The reversion incident had caused quite a stir, but the news hadn’t named anyone specifically.

“No, our meeting was truly by chance.”

“Then how did you figure out who I was?”

“At first I didn’t know. But on the plane, when you drove away that square-faced man from Blood Alliance, I started paying special attention. Later, when you fought seven at once—I’d never seen such martial arts before. I guessed you were the student who had inherited Wong Fei-hung’s skills.”

Seeing that Xu Jiya’s explanation was logical, Xiang Nan dropped the matter.

Joining the Eagle Alliance had already improved his cultivation. He had no regrets.

As for the future—he’d think about it when the time came.

Seeing that Xiang Nan had stopped questioning her, Xu Jiya chatted a bit more, then left.

The spacious villa was now empty, save for Xiang Nan.

He used to live in a tiny ten-square-meter rental. Who would have thought that in just a few days, he’d be staying in a grand villa?

But after all, he was still living under someone else’s roof.

Xiang Nan didn’t plan to stay here long-term. He’d wait until he was well established before moving out.

Just then, his phone rang—it was Zhang Chen.

“Hello, boss, do you have any more of those plasters?”

He called him “boss” because “master” sounded too old-fashioned, and since he’d already become a disciple, calling him by name didn’t seem respectful enough. So Zhang Chen, in his wisdom, settled on “boss.”

“Why? One plaster wasn’t enough for you?”

“It’s enough! My injuries are all healed, thanks entirely to your plasters—they’re miraculous! I just used one, and in less than ten minutes, I was completely fine! Hahaha!”

Zhang Chen’s excitement was palpable, even over the phone.

Xiang Nan had already expected the plasters to work wonders. Hearing Zhang Chen’s account only strengthened his resolve—if he set up a street stall in the capital selling these plasters, he’d surely get rich. He felt invigorated at once.

On the other end, Zhang Chen continued to chatter.

“Boss, none of my comrades believe me. They think I’m bragging. I was hoping to get a few more plasters from you—just to prove them wrong. Boss, do you have any left?”

“One hundred per plaster. Want some?”

Might as well start making money from his disciples.

“Yes! Yes! Send me your address—I’ll come pick them up right away.”