Anyone Who Covets My Man Will Be Cut Down

"That Bianca Whiteshire is bad news." Grace tattled without a hint of guilt. "Let me tell you, I saw her outside Yan Capital once."

Evan Xiao listened with full attention. "Oh?"

"It was at a bun shop—the buns there were absolutely delicious... Anyway, that pair, master and servant, are just the worst!"

Evan Xiao just smiled without saying a word.

Bianca Whiteshire is the precious jewel of the Eastern Palace Empress. She's been spoiled by luxury all her life, so it's no wonder she's a bit rotten.

"Why aren't you saying anything? Don't you think they're awful?"

"I do."

"From now on, she's not allowed within ten feet of you. If she ever tries to wipe your sweat with her handkerchief again, I'll chop off her hand!"

"Alright."

"And it's not just her—anyone who dares to covet my man, I'll chop them down too!"

Evan Xiao immediately lowered his head and kissed her.

He was skillful—fierce but never rough...

Soon enough, someone forgot all about being jealous...

...

The next day, Chloe Zhu headed to the Spirit Alliance.

The Spirit Alliance's main gate was closed, so she knocked.

A servant opened the door. When he saw her, his expression changed and he tried to close it again.

"Huh? What are you doing?" Chloe reached out and held the door, making it impossible for him to shut.

"Our president said we can't let you in if we see you." The servant blushed and strained as he spoke.

"Heh!" Chloe laughed, gave the door a gentle push, and the servant stumbled back several steps, nearly falling over.

Chloe Zhu strode inside and asked, "Where's Sophie Sun? Where is she?"

The servant panicked and shouted to the others, "Quick! Go get the president! Chloe Zhu is here again!"

Soon, Sophie Sun came out, glaring and barking, "Chloe Zhu! Why are you here again!"

"What, I'm not allowed to come here?"

"The Spirit Alliance doesn't welcome you! Get lost, as far as you can!"

"Heh." Chloe Zhu walked over with a sweet smile. "Sophie Sun, do you think you own the Spirit Alliance?"

"Someone! Intruder in the Spirit Alliance, report to the General!" Sophie Sun shouted, turning her head.

The Spirit Alliance supplies medicine to the military and is protected by them, so usually nobody dares to cause trouble here.

"Wait!" Chloe Zhu called out. "President Sun, don't get so worked up! I'm here to register today."

"Register for what?" Sophie Sun's expression changed.

Chloe Zhu held up her Iron Membership Token in front of her. "Here's my token, President. Please take a look."

Sophie Sun stared at the token in her hand, her face twisting. "You actually... got it for real!"

"The Spirit Alliance is all about facts and reason. I got first place, so winning the token is only natural!" Chloe Zhu said.

Sophie Sun took a deep breath and said, "Fine! Now that you're a member of the Spirit Alliance, you have to follow my orders and listen to me from now on!"

"Of course! That's a given, President!"

"Come with me!" Sophie Sun led her inside.

She was surprisingly polite, personally guiding Chloe through the registration process. Then she said, "The Spirit Alliance is divided into six divisions: Elixir Division, Herb Division, Fire Division, Artifact Division, Epidemic Division, and Miscellaneous Division. Which one do you want to join?"

This structure is exactly the same as the Vermilion Spirit Alliance.

The Elixir Division manages finished elixirs.

The Herb Division is in charge of spirit herbs and ingredients.

The Artifact Division oversees all kinds of tools and equipment.

The Fire Division manages all sources of fire and wood used for alchemy.

The Epidemic Division monitors diseases in various regions and handles healing and rescue.

And then there's the Miscellaneous Division, which handles administration and all sorts of odd jobs.