HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]

HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]
137 - Plan (2)

Zhi Shu smiled happily when he arrived in front of a large building full of ornate lanterns with a white-yellowish light. This place is the most famous store in Yixuan City.


"I smell a sweet smell," Xiao Shuxiang sniffed the fragrance that tasted like a peach. The more he smelled this smell, he was absolutely certain this was peach.


"Brother Xiao, your smell is very good." Zhi Shu praised, he smiled and embraced his brother's arm even tighter. "The food in this store is in my opinion mediocre, but Peach Arak Fruit in this place is what invites many visitors. It's even better than your child's Linglung wine,"


Xiao Shuxiang flinched, unexpectedly Zhi Shu dared to praise the artificial wine of others and compare with the wine he had been craving all along. "Then this can't be allowed,"


"Brother Xiao..!" Zhi Shu gasped when being pulled into the tavern by Xiao Shuxiang. He held tightly to the arms of his fellow students and because of their closeness - both immediately attracted quite a number of shop patrons.


Zhi Shu held her breath, she felt uncomfortable being the target of attention. While Xiao Shuxiang actually seemed to circulate his gaze and seemed to not care about the views of the people.


"It smells really sweet and it's sweet....Mm... Awesome,"


As a wine lover, of course Xiao Shuxiang is very interested and curious about Peach Arak Fruit in this tavern. He became impatient wanting to try the wine that Zhi Shu said was tastier than his man-made wine.


"Let's find a seat for us," Xiao Shuxiang held Zhi Shu's hand and walked over looking for an empty seat.


"Mn? That's not Miss Zhi Shu? Who's the young man with him?" a man who was a loyal customer of this tavern recognized Zhi Shu. And also with two of his friends.


"I just saw the young man, he's not from here. Is it possible that she is the same as Miss Zhi Shu? Cultivators living in the Lower Cultivation Realm?"


".... Seeing how close they were, I think you were right. I also remember that the Eternal Alliance Conference is now being held, right? Maybe that young man from another sect."


Hearing the two friends talk, the dark green-clothed man seemed to catch his breath. His facial expression contained a hint of disappointment, moreover it grew clearer as he looked at Zhi Shu who was quite far away from him.


"My brother.." one of the man's friends noticed it and immediately patted him softly on the shoulder, "You just put it down. They clearly don't seem like ordinary friends. Already, already... There are many other girls."


"He's right. The world is so vast, you will definitely meet someone who is destined for the sky for you." The other man calmed down.


He began to raise his hand and exclaimed, "Servant! Bring some more wine. I want to celebrate my brother's heartbreak..!"


"You're this...!"


The sound of laughter from the table was heard and further added to the crowd. It was just that Zhi Shu did not know about it and focused on Xiao Shuxiang who was getting annoyed at not finding an empty seat.


Xiao Shuxiang sighed heavily, "I so want to pull the necks of some people and snatch their seats-"


Xiao Shuxiang frowned as one of the tables caught his attention. He saw a woman dressed in messy white and seemed to be sitting alone with her drunk face.


"Brother Xiao?" Zhi Shu was astonished because the young man beside her suddenly just stopped walking.


"I have a plan," the smile painted on Xiao Shuxiang's dazzling face, he made Zhi Shu blink.


"Plan?"


"Not only got a seat. We'll eat for free, too, come on."


Zhi Shu did not refuse when his hand was pulled by Xiao Shuxiang. He only knew the meaning of his brother's words when they approached one of the tables that belonged to Elder Meng Hao Niang.


"Chairman Meng, are you here?" Xiao Shuxiang greeted in his own style and just sat down across the table from the Jin Cheng Peak Elder.


Zhi Shu actually wanted to bow respectfully, but his hand was suddenly pulled and he was forced to sit next to Xiao Shuxiang. Inwardly he cursed this fellow-sister who was so disrespectful to an Elder.


"You are this .... Who?" Meng Hao Niang squinted his eyes. He himself did not seem to care about the behavior of the person who greeted him.


Xiao Shuxiang flinched, "Chairman Meng. Why are you doing this again? You still don't recognize me? This amazingly handsome young man should be hard to forget. I'm Xiao Shuxiang, Your Highness Xiao Shuxiang."


"Ah, Little Rascal." Elder Meng Hao Niang drank the wine in his cup and spoke again, "What are you here for?"


Xiao Shuxiang exhaled, "Chairman. I already mentioned my name and you instead called me 'Little Bastard'? You're making me hurt,"


Zhi Shu was stunned when his Brother Xiao took one cup and shamelessly poured wine into the cloud and started drinking it himself. He shook his head slowly, "He really has got free wine."


Xiao Shuxiang frowned, the taste of wine he drank was not at all as pleasant as his shadow. Even the smell was not as strong as he remembered. This is definitely not Peach Fruit Arak.


"I didn't tell you to drink it, did I? You're right is a Little Delinquent." Meng Hao Niang again downed his wine and began to look towards the girl beside this young man.


His eyes narrowed again and he muttered, "Mm... So you guys decided to date? Infidelity in public, is that it?"


"Ti-not at all," Zhi Shu waved her hand. He nudged his Brother Xiao to help him give an explanation.


Xiao Shuxiang crossed his arms, he looked at Elder Meng Hao Niang. "I want her to, but this girl doesn't understand. I was instead left at the Baozi merchant's place while he waltzed away just like that. Is there any kind of date like that?"


"Brother Xiao..." Zhi Shu was speechless when Xiao Shuxiang complained. His cheeks immediately reddened in embarrassment.


"Little Reliability," Elder Meng Hao Niang looked at the young man before him and then used his thumb to point at Zhi Shu. He said, "The heart is something weak and very easy to turn away. This girl near you... It's obviously got feelings for you. You have to be careful,"


Elder Meng Hao Niang then turned to look towards Zhi Shu and asked, "You have three gold coins?"


"Eh? Ah, i-yes.." Zhi Shu was actually a bit shocked by the question, but he immediately gave three gold coins to the white-clothed woman in front of him.


Elder Meng Hao Niang weighed the coin and looked back at Xiao Shuxiang, "Look. I can say that your heart is like this, don't let you give it to others easily."


While saying that, Elder Meng Hao Niang signaled for a servant to come and approach him.


"Can I help you, ma'am?" the young maid smiled amiably while being near Elder Meng Hao Niang.


"Floor 2 with your best wine," Elder Meng Hao Niang gave the three gold coins to the servant who was received with a happy face.


"Of course, Madam. Come on, let's go through here..!"


Zhi Shu watched as Elder Meng Hao Niang stood up from his chair and appeared to grunt softly before finally following the young servant away. He was about to make a sound when his head was suddenly grabbed by Xiao Shuxiang.


"Ouch! Brother Xiao?!" Zhi Shu was shocked and moaning in pain. "You're so rude... What if my head is hollow,"


"That would be very fitting for you," Xiao Shuxiang cursed Zhi Shu. "Why did you give him that gold coin? I want us to prank Elder Meng, not the other way around. Tsk, you're this..."


"Where do I know he'll use the money to reserve a place..." Zhi Shu was trying to defend herself, her behavior so adorable that Xiao Shuxiang gave up nagging her.


"It's a good thing you're my fellow student" Xiao Shuxiang exhaled and took Zhi Shu to the second floor. He explained that Elder Meng Hao Niang is very good at speech and is usually a sneaky person. The proof is that they were even bullied to this extent.


The famous shop in Yixuan City had two floors and was very spacious. Meng Hao Niang had long wanted to go to this place and only every Conference of the Eternal Alliance would he be able to visit. He could only drink Peach Arak in this tavern when the last day of the conference was held, that too if there were elders who treated him.


"Please fill this pumpkin. Isi .... That was full," Elder Meng Hao Niang gave his bottle of pumpkin to the servant who was received with a joyful smile.


"Will I prepare soon~ Madam wait a moment,"


The facial expression with a friendly smile and the attitude of the young maid was the value of the three gold coins paid by Elder Meng Hao Niang. He was just about to improve his sitting position when he saw two people approaching him.


"Little Rascal, are you still here?" Elder Meng Hao Niang this time recalled the face of Xiao Shuxiang, including the girl beside the young man.


"Chairman Meng, you're going too far..." Xiao Shuxiang sat down before Meng Hao Niang and said, "What good are you to prank such a disciple? You're taking advantage of my friend's innocence,"


"It should be like that. I am the 'Elder', so it deserves respect and special treatment. What I took was a form of respect for me, so be grateful."


Xiao Shuxiang shook his head slowly. The more she is with this woman, the more interested she is. Zhi Shu himself was still nervous to have a formal talk with Elder Meng Hao Niang. He was even hard to get into the conversation of these two people.


Xiao Shuxiang was actually never willing to do anything in vain. Similarly, when he just wanted to be invited on a date by Zhi Shu. All of this must have had its reasons.


He knew that the world was currently experiencing a shock due to the Sun Killer Book. Of course, it also affected the course of the Eternal Alliance Conference later on.


As a person who knew the true thoughts of the criminals, Xiao Shuxiang did not hesitate to make the conclusion that it was in this state of calm and peace that they were preparing for an adverse plan. It was impossible that those criminals would likely mess up the course of the Eternal Alliance Conference.


Xiao Shuxiang approached Meng Hao Niang naturally because this woman was a famous alchemist. A figure who will play an important role as a savior and is a pest that can interfere with his plans.


Xiao Shuxiang had indeed and until now still remembered very well that he wanted to form a new identity. Xiao Shuxiang tried to manage his life better, but that did not mean he forgot to pay the debt he had gotten from others. It was no exception for those from the Demon Valley Sect.


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