Chapter 50: Just the Few of You?

The two formidable experts of Nine Stars at the third tier, Sky Scar and Earth Fault, were slain by the Dao resonance that Xiang Nan unleashed.
[Ding! You have killed the demonic martial masters Sky Scar and Earth Fault. Compatibility +2%]
As expected, the system reward promptly followed.
During the recent fierce battle, every skill category had been constantly refreshed.
With Sky Scar and Earth Fault defeated, everyone in the Eagle Alliance breathed a sigh of relief, crowding around Xiang Nan, who had just finished his work.
"Unbelievable! The Young Master's divine skills are unmatched!"
"I never knew before, but today, I am completely convinced!"
"With the Young Master, the Eagle Alliance is destined to flourish!"
"Just as expected from my brother Nan—brilliant moves!"
"Brother Xiang Nan, you’re so handsome! Absolutely peerless!"
"Damn Xiang Nan, you’ve gotten so strong! Treat me to barbecue now!"
Everyone chattered excitedly, completely forgetting about Brother Chen from the Axe Gang.
It was no wonder—Xiang Nan’s spectacular maneuvers were utterly shocking.
Looking again, there was no sign of Brother Chen at the second-floor entrance.
"A monk may escape, but the temple remains. Today, let’s wipe out the Axe Gang completely!"
Xiang Nan swept his arm and led the group charging into the base.
The fierce clash outside was known to everyone inside; most of the Axe Gang’s underlings were already dead or wounded. The few remaining ones dared not utter a single word of protest.
With only about ten people, Xiang Nan’s group moved through the base like ghosts, collecting everything they could find.
With a hundred cubic units of storage space now available, they could carry plenty!
They turned the Axe Gang’s dark base inside out, but Brother Chen was nowhere to be found; the old fox had already slipped away.
After the looting ended, Xiang Nan made a call to Zhang Chen.
Zhang Chen served in the Armed Police Force, specializing in dealing with local thugs and shadowy organizations.
Within ten minutes, a small team of armed police arrived at the dark base.
The lead officer’s expression darkened when he saw the Eagle Alliance, especially those third-tier experts.
It couldn't be helped—their appearance instantly marked them as underworld figures.
"So, this is a gang turf war, huh? You lot, state your names."
The third-tier experts had never been treated like this; their fists clenched tightly.
Xiang Nan, however, remained calm, signaling everyone to keep cool.
He called Zhang Chen’s team to wrap things up because he knew this incident would soon become tomorrow’s headline. They needed a legitimate reason, or things would get troublesome.

"My name is Xiang Nan. These are all my friends."
Officer: "Friends? Young man, let me give you some advice—choose your friends wisely! Tell me what happened."
Xiang Nan was not annoyed. "We accidentally discovered that the Axe Gang was hoarding firearms. They tried to silence us, but we acted in self-defense and turned the tables. That’s all there is to it."
The officer raised his head, scrutinizing Xiang Nan sharply. "You turned the tables? Just the few of you?"
The entrance hall was a mess—dozens of heavy machine guns, over a hundred Axe Gang members, and you defeated them so easily?
The Axe Gang had been entrenched in the capital for years, with deep roots—how could they be toppled so simply?
The officer could tell some of them were experts, but just ten or so taking down the whole Axe Gang? He could hardly believe it.
Su Yao couldn't hold back. "What about us? Isn’t it normal for the few to defeat the many?"
Xiang Nan pulled her back, still unruffled. "Yes, just us."
The officer snorted. "Tell me, which organization are you with?"
He could see clearly that all these people followed Xiang Nan’s lead.
Xiang Nan replied, "Does it matter which organization we belong to? The scattered weapons and the scene here are proof enough that we’re telling the truth. If you must know, we’re simply concerned citizens."
The officer pressed on, "Concerned citizens? Or a meddling gang?"
Xiang Nan’s lips twitched, not wanting to argue further. "Where’s Zhang Chen? Call him over."
The officer sneered, "What, you want to cozy up to Captain Zhang? Who do you think he is! I’m telling you, you’re all suspects—I’m placing you under arrest."
"Are you sure you want to arrest us?"
"Cut the nonsense. Stay put!"
Several members of the Eagle Alliance couldn’t take it anymore; their fists had nearly swung, but Xiang Nan held them back.
There was no need to antagonize the official military forces.
Just then, Zhang Chen hurried in.
Seeing Xiang Nan, he greeted him warmly.
"Boss, you’ve really done the capital a great service! The Axe Gang scum should have been wiped out long ago!"
Xiang Nan replied coolly, "Your team doesn’t see it that way—they’re about to arrest us."
The officer was dumbfounded.
Boss? Captain Zhang was calling this much younger man ‘boss’?
Could it be he was surnamed Lao and had a long life?
No, he clearly said his name was Xiang Nan.
Zhang Chen turned to the officer with a stern face. "Vice Captain, leave this to me. Go search the Axe Gang’s premises."
The officer, awkwardly, had no choice but to turn and leave.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Zhang Chen smiling as he pulled Xiang Nan aside to explain.
"A misunderstanding—can’t blame him. Boss, your aura is so impressive now, it’s enough to make anyone suspicious!"
"Oh, right, Boss, let me show you a few moves from the Tiger Subduing Fist you taught me last time. Give me some pointers."
The officer frowned secretly. Was this real? Captain Zhang’s boss? And giving martial arts advice?
So young—how did he manage it?
It seemed the Axe Gang really had been wiped out by this group.
…
As expected, news of the Axe Gang being destroyed by martial arts enthusiasts quickly topped all social media headlines.
The internet was abuzz with celebration.
"Let the whole country rejoice! That cancer’s finally been cut out!"
"Pay attention—the key here is ‘enthusiastic citizens’! Are people’s fighting skills really this high now?"
"Oh my, I’m definitely lowering the average martial prowess of the populace!"
"I live nearby, saw it with my own eyes—that fierce young man who defeated the Axe Gang’s top masters, Sky Scar and Earth Fault, his martial arts are unfathomable!"
"Nonsense, of course his skills are unfathomable—besides, he’s young and handsome!"
"Insider info: the fierce, handsome young man is reportedly the Eagle Alliance’s Young Master!"
"Eagle Alliance! Well done! I’m a fan now!"
"Is it the Eagle Alliance that sells Baozhilin remedies? I’ve been a fan for ages."
For years, the Axe Gang had committed most of the capital’s misdeeds. Compared to them, the public held a neutral view toward groups like the Eagle Alliance.
Recently, Eagle Alliance disciples had been running Baozhilin medicine shops everywhere, earning a strong reputation.
Now that the Eagle Alliance had wiped out the Axe Gang, it was immensely satisfying to the people.
It was rare to see old-school gangs gaining fans.
Online public opinion was in an uproar.
Xiang Nan, however, remained calm.
Ever since inheriting the legacy of Zhang Sanfeng, Xiang Nan felt his temperament had become much more steady.
He spent most of his time cultivating, meditating, drawing lots, and eating spiritual fruits—hoping to raise his level to Tier Two, Star Three before the new semester began.