Nie Kuang finally recovered. To thank Shang Bieye and the others, and to introduce Nie Kuang to everyone, Duan Shiyun specially invited Aunt Pang to prepare a lavish dinner to host them. “Big Brother, this is Shang Bieye from Shang He Trading Company, the one who went with you to collect debts that day, and this is Doctor Wu Yangfeng from the Wu Clinic, and Lord Bu Yuchen from Yun Yang Academy,” Duan Shiyun introduced everyone to Nie Kuang. “And this lady is…” Nie Kuang looked at Yan Xinmeng standing next to Shang Bieye. “Big Brother, this is Mr. Shang’s wife, Miss Yan Xinmeng, whose Nine Revolutions Soul Revival Pill saved your life,” Duan Shiyun explained with a smile. “I am deeply grateful to Mrs. Shang for saving my life. If Mrs. Shang ever needs my assistance, I will do anything in my power to help,” Nie Kuang bowed in gratitude. “Big Boss, you’re too kind. The real hero is Brother Wu; without his extensive knowledge and superb medical skills, even ten Soul Revival Pills would have been useless,” Yan Xinmeng credited Wu Yangfeng entirely.
“Mrs. Shang, I know, in fact, you and the others are my saviors. I was overly confident in my martial arts and acted recklessly. If it weren’t for Brother Shang, I would have succumbed to the poison at Chen Lao’s place long ago, beyond the help of even the greatest celestial being,” Nie Kuang said with a blush of shame.
“Big Boss, don’t say that. Actually, that snake was quite extraordinary; even the leader of the martial arts world might not have been able to catch it,” Shang Bieye responded, discussing the matter objectively.
“Haha, Brother Shang, you don’t need to comfort me!” Nie Kuang laughed heartily.
“Big Boss…” Shang Bieye tried to continue, but was interrupted by Nie Kuang.
“Brother Shang, just call me Nie Kuang. I feel awkward with all this ‘Big Boss’ talk,” Nie Kuang said generously, looking at Shang Bieye.
“Indeed! Don’t call me Second Boss either. Just use my name,” Duan Shiyun chimed in agreement.
“In that case, we’ll follow your wishes. We’ll call each other by name,” Shang Bieye replied with a smile.
