Seized by the System

“Great Azure Dragon, I heard Father Chong mention that you are going to be the Leader of the Martial Arts World. Need my help?”

“What can you help with?”

“I can help you by singing, clapping, cheering, and also help you eat…”

“Get rid of the last, and I would agree.”

“Then I won’t.”

Fang Ning was speechless. Chong Daqing was such a young and pure child.

The System chimed in, “Bring it along, Big Billionaire, you alone won’t be enough…”

Fang Ning rolled his eyes. “What do you mean Sir System? Are you saying that when you fight, my clapping and cheering is not enough?”

The System continued, “Well, you can’t sing. Every single time I appear, original versions of songs needs to be played, how low-class is that? Since I am now the Leader of the Alliance, I would need a live singer to increase my aura and increase the spreading of my Reputation. Let me tell you a secret. If my Mythos reaches 100, I will be upgraded to Global Mythical status, which is quite meaningful.”

Fang Ning understood at once. “Oh, I see. I thought you were more pretentious than me… True, which popular singer would dare appear together with Sir? If you’re not killing demons, then you’re killing devils or destroying spirits. Alright, with a singing Chong Daqing, at least it can boost my courage.”

He then sent a Wechat message to Daqing telling it to come to work, though it could only eat after finishing its workload.

Chong Daqing’s willingness and positivity had, however, reminded Fang Ning that if he took the responsibility on all his lonesome, it would look bad.

So, he started thinking… He had to find someone who could manage the circumstances.

….

In the southwest of China, in a hidden lush valley, there was the sound of flowing water; a river flowing across the front of the valley.

In the month of May, the grass in the valley grew thick; the flowers bloomed in all their glory; the smell of herbs wafted about.

This was where the wise congregated and the medical saints taught his skills.

This was where the Hundred Herbs Clan was based.

It was usually unknown; famous in the sector, but rarely seen by outsiders.

Compared to that, Vigilante A’s reputation as the Eastern Pharos had been so great that property prices in Qi City, the city he lived in, has risen. Those advertisements by property companies now said, “Be neighbors with Dragon God, and have peace of mind”.

As for his residence, if he hadn’t set up the spell formation earlier, his threshold would have been trampled over.

At that moment, a kind-looking old man wearing clothes made from hemp was sitting by the river, conversing with his many apprentices.

He was the Hundred Herbs Geezer; a Descended from the Upper Realm with miraculous healing skills and a kind heart.

“Old Mr Ren from the Truth Department has tracked me down yesterday and asked to send an expert in healing to join the recently-formed Alliance of Justice and Order. What is your opinion?”

Before he could finish his sentence, a young man’s haughty voice rang out.

“What sort of name is that? Those Truth Department people have always loved labeling themselves. So good at showing off. Our Hundred Herbs Clan has the best skills, yet we never dared mention the words Holy Land of the Healing Path but only called it the Hundred Herbs.”

The one who had spoken was a lazy, arrogant youth with dyed blond hair and ripped jeans. He looked around eighteen or nineteen.

No one was surprised.

This youth’s name was Luo Yuan, who was very intelligent and skilled in the art of healing. His only problem was his pride and high opinion of himself.

The Hundred Herbs Geezer was a gentle, kindly man who did not like reprimanding his students. The youth’s talent in healing meant that the old man planned to pass him the mantle when he died. Thus, he spoilt him pretty badly.

Wanted by patients, praised by family, revered by colleagues and unstrictly taught by his teacher; that was why Luo Yuan started becoming arrogant with his talent as an excuse. His temper has become strange because of that.

The Hundred Herbs Geezer said, “Yuan, watch your words. It was named by Old Mr Ren of the Truth Department, who had always cared much for us.”

“Well, isn’t that because we are useful to them? Whatever that Alliance is, I’m not interested in it. I think going in there would require me to do voluntary work, emphasizing giving but probably not getting paid either.

“That’s just something minor. The most important thing is that I will become hated among the Dark and won’t be able to sleep well at night. Whoever wants to go can go.”

“Anyone else?” The Hundred Herbs Geezer did not fret, or ask too much of him; instead, he looked around at his other apprentices.

Luo Yuan’s words may be unkind, but his reasoning was quite sound.

For this kind of group which emphasized justice, entering it would only glorify one’s name. No actual pay, yet more work to do.

The most important thing is, it would be no help in improving one’s healing skills. How was it comparable to following this expert in healing?

If so, why should they undergo the grave dangers of being targeted by demons and deviates to do so?

Modern people were not that stupid, and could weigh their priorities.

The students, under the gaze of the Hundred Herbs Geezer, all lowered their heads without speaking.

“Sigh…”

In the awkward atmosphere, the Hundred Herbs Geezer sighed and was about to dismiss everyone when a slightly uncertain female voice said,

“I, Qi Yan, may have only joined a short time, but I am willing to help master with this burden and join this Alliance of Justice and Order.”

“Eh, a young girl like you are willing to go?” The Hundred Herbs Geezer was surprised.

Just like his proud apprentice said, this job seemed glorious but was actually very dangerous. In the new era, defending oneself from all those tricks by the demons was no use.

This was clear from the various mysterious ailments that they treated each da, some having lost their soul, some turning into monsters, and even some turning insane for no reason.

All of those, in conclusion, was not something which modern medicine could explain. That showed how scary those demons were.

This Qi Yan, however, he was not familiar with her. He had the impression she was a female apprentice, recently recommended into the Sect not even a month ago.

She may be quite good in the art of healing, but that was considered usual among his students; compared to Luo Yuan, it was like heaven and earth.

However, before joining, she had learnt a family-inherited skill known as Guiding with Golden Needles and also had pure internal energy which was probably also a family inheritance. Both went together well and was quite effective.

Her healing skills in many complicated diseases were quite good, even better than his self-taught students.

However, his own character was such that he would never envy his student’s family-taught skills, but treat every one of them equally and teach them everything he knew.

Qi Yan nodded, her expression determined. “I am not clever, but Teacher has been kind enough to take me in. With this opportunity, I could also spread the sect’s healing skills and make it popular.”

“Good, good.”The Hundred Herbs Geezer was inexplicably touched; this was a very honest person.

If they had said no to the Truth Department immediately, there would not be many repercussions. Besides, they would not trouble them because of this since both sides worked together a lot.

He could have stepped up to the plate himself, but the problem was when this went out, his reputation may be harmed.

The mighty Hundred Herbs Clan could not even find a student who dared to take on the work of justice?

This would be saying that he could not teach his students well. Since this student was volunteering herself for the job and saving his honor in the process, how could he not be touched?

The Hundred Herbs Geezer glanced around at his other students, his gaze slightly reprimanding. “All of you may be smart, but your priorities are all near-sighted. Well, that is normal human behavior. If I didn’t face more challenges and difficulties in the art of healing, then it will be natural for me to take it up. Qi Yan, follow me.”

The others lowered their heads, silent; some were internally smirking. ‘Another show-off. Wait till a demon comes. You’ll regret it!’

However, most of the male students had admiring looks on their faces. Junior Qi was very attractive as well as having a kind and righteous temperament. After marrying her, the husband would not have to become Wu Dalang. ¹

Many wanted to pursue her, but she was immersed in learning healing and always turned them down. Besides, there was the Hundred Herbs Geezer in charge. He was a Descendant of the Upper Realm; he may be kindly and compassionate, but this was no place for licentiousness.

Qi Yan stood and walked to the front.

The Hundred Herbs Geezer stood and was about to leave when he said, “Oh, I forgot. The Venerable Dragon God had decided to become the leader for this Alliance, willing to work for the peace of the world. Truly, no matter in the Upper Realm or this Realm, or inside and outside China, this person is truly different from others.”

Many people looked ashamed, their expressions complicated.

Uninformed people might think Vigilante A was a fool.

In the new era, who would think about chivalry and courage, wasting time in running about doing kindness while one could use it to Cultivate instead?

To informed people, Vigilante A did this for his cultivation in the Path of Heavenly Punishment, but becoming the head may make him lose more than he gained.

He was standing straight at the cape where the winds and waves were strongest, becoming a target of many.

To them, it was better to keep their distance from Vigilante A. The more heroes like him, the better; the more famous, the better. As long as they were not dragged into it.

There was a very clear reason why Sir System’s army allies never did increase in number.

The System Rules was not wrong; not everyone was willing to be close to Vigilante A out of sincerity. Many of them were like Master Ye loving dragons ², who supported him with frenzy but was actually afraid to be connected with him.

They did not know that they had missed a great chance because of it. Becoming an ally of Sir System was equivalent to giving one’s life in the new era insurance.

Qi Yan had been shaken at this. When she heard about the Alliance, she had already felt that this Vigilante A would be in it.

Since he would always be there when something happens.

That last time, he had been severely injured to the point of coughing blood, yet he refused her help and was intent on chasing his enemy.

The reasons she had volunteered was firstly, to repay the gratitude of the Hundred Herbs Geezer; secondly, because she had some strange feelings which cannot be named.

She had not expected this guy to actually not give up this job out of kindness and bear the heavy duty of being the Head of the Alliance. She had the impression that the man rarely talked to anyone.

Well, it seemed that for the peace and order of the world, he had to control his proud and arrogant character and pretend to others. It must have been a grievous injustice for him.

At this thought, her eyes became distant.

….

On a high mountain in Northeastern China, glaciers and cliffs stood proud and foreboding.

On one of the cliffs, there was an enormous eagle’s nest more than ten meters wide; unimaginable to ordinary humans.

“Brother Sky Eagle, how many days will you be gone?” the golden eagle more than two meters tall spoke in a human language.

“I have to stay for some time because owe The Venerable Sir a large favor. Of late I could feel that my cultivation in the Godly Path has improved greatly, and the length of time to becoming a Godly Eagle will be much shorter. It must have been due to the large increase in offerings at the Draconic Penitentiary as well as their quality,” said a giant eagle around seven or eight meters high as he turned his head.

The golden eagle blinked. “Then I shall congratulate you early on your great achievements.”

“Jin Sui, stay here and focus on caring for these two eggs I found so I can hatch them myself when I’m back. This is China, where it’s the safest. There’s no need to hunt for food; just take some from the Space Bangle I gave you. ” With that last reminder, the great eagle spread its wings and flew towards the east.

The golden eagle was mesmerized as she watched the figure of the other. She turned to look at the two large eggs in the nest, and with a loving look in her eyes, lay upon them again.

One day, she would be able to hatch Sky Eagle’s own young.