The two sides had close ties and could help each other. An Zihao's submission was a wise move.
Simply helping Fan Lang and formally joining the Star Cloud Alliance were two different concepts.
Fan Lang naturally welcomed this with open arms. He rose to greet him and said, "Senior, your willingness to join the Star Cloud Alliance is an honor to the alliance and to me. I hope the Star Cloud Alliance can provide enough room for you to realize your ambitions and not bury your considerable cultivation."
"You flatter me, Alliance Leader. I am but an ordinary man. It will be enough if my meager efforts can earn me a place here," An Zihao said humbly.
"No need for modesty, Senior. The strength of your will is far beyond what the words 'ordinary man' can describe. Come, let us drain this cup to celebrate your official entry into the Star Cloud Alliance." Fan Lang raised his cup.
The two drained their cups. With that drink, the joining ceremony was complete.
Fan Lang set down his empty cup and laughed several times before immediately assigning An Zihao an official post within the Star Cloud Alliance. Considering that An Zihao had helped them many times before and possessed outstanding abilities, Fan Lang gave him a high-ranking position from the start, one that allowed him to command many within the Star Cloud Alliance.
When the banquet ended, everyone went their separate ways.
Fan Lang returned to his tender haven and spent some intimate time with the companions accompanying him aboard the ship. Then, with a beauty in his arms, he opened the system and carried out a series of operations.
To complete the next mission, he needed several crucial items. He chose to exchange for them directly through the system, since that