HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]

HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]
14 - Ling Chu Zhen

Ling Chu Zhen darted quickly with worried eyes to his students.


He was actually certain that Xiao Shuxiang would definitely not kill a single one of his disciples, but this did not mean that there was nothing for him to worry about.


Ling Chu Zhen's foot treaded lightly on the leaf strands and shot back. He had been in the thickets of bamboo trees and up here-he could hear the roaring screams of his disciples.


"This is training to strengthen your soul, so hold it. My Butterfly Sect disciples alone are very brave. They're even happy if I do this to all of them. You should be proud and grateful that this Xiao Shuxiang cares so much,"


Aakhs..!


There was really no one who could fight Xiao Shuxiang. Some disciples had actually exerted all abilities to fight with that Alchemist Chef, but what happened was that just before their swords touched his sleeves-their bodies instantly became stiff.


Xiao Shuxiang only had a Swordsman Aura and to be honest he did not need to move a finger if he wanted to kill the enemy. The Swordsman Aura of the Alchemist Chef was already extremely strong, even it felt unable to be measured.


The disciples did not want to think of this, let alone to the point of imagining it. But if it were to be talked about how powerful the Swordsman Aura Xiao Shuxiang-then most likely their Grand Elder, that was Ling Chu Zhen would not be able to handle it.


"Xiao 'Er..! Whatever you do, just stop..!"


Xiao Shuxiang heard the sound of an exclamation and began to look up. He saw Ling Chu Zhen set his foot on the ground and immediately walked up to him.


"Father-in-Law?" xiao Shuxiang's tone of voice and facial expression were the same as usual, as if what he did was not a mistake.


"Oh my God, Xiao'Er... Why are you doing this?! Let go, let's get them off." Ling Chu Zhen withdrew Xiao Shuxiang's hand that was filled with the blood of his disciples.


"Sir..!!"


The students' cries spread out immediately. They were gathered behind Ling Chu Zhen and were like asking for protection from him.


To them, defeating Xiao Shuxiang was simply impossible. The alchemist chef had indeed not killed anyone, but the pain they received had already exceeded death no matter how one looked at it.


Xiao Shuxiang flinched as both of his hands were held by Ling Chu Zhen. He had thought that he would be scolded by this Old Bangka, but what appeared to be Ling Chu Zhen was very attentive even taking out a handkerchief to clean the blood on both hands.


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"Dad-in-Law..."


"You always make trouble. I once said you could teach them anything, but don't make them afraid of you." Ling Chu Zheng sighed, he gently rubbed Xiao Shuxiang's head to make the alchemist chef blink in disbelief.


"Father-in-Law, you... Not angry?"


"Do you want me to scold you?"


!!


Xiao Shuxiang blinked back. Seeing Ling Chu Zhen made him think of his adoptive uncle, the Elder of the Skull-Lai Sword Sect Kuan Ye.


Although he had already caused trouble and damaged the sect building to vent his frustration, his uncle had never been angry.


"They're... What a strange man." Xiao Shuxiang let out a slow snort and then smiled, he looked at Ling Chu Zhen and then said. "I was so excited that I was a little overdue. Father-in-law, don't be angry. I know, I was wrong. Next time.. I'm not gonna make them bleed again,"


!!


The disciples of the Sky Sword Sect who heard him looked surprised. Their breathing seemed choked, their faces were still very pale and at this moment were completely unrelieved to hear the words just now.


"You still want to torture us?!"


"Sir..! Young Master Xiao has already passed. We don't want to be treated like this anymore..!"


The students were crying. Ling Chu Zhen tried to calm them all down, but remained concerned for Xiao Shuxiang. The reason why he could not get angry or punish these alchemist chefs was due to the direct requests of Xiao WeiWei, Zhou Yan, Hu Li and Lan Guan Zhi.


The four people had already advised that he should be able to control his heart and try to understand Xiao Shuxiang.


He heard from the four men that his son-in-law had the habit of acting at will and had a bloodthirsty disease. This one is definitely the scariest thing.


"... The reason why my Lord Mudaku hated humans was because none of them would accept it. Even now, my lord still hates humans..."


"... The Black Flow environment was extremely harsh and full of blood. It is very difficult to get used to living in an environment that is inversely proportional, let alone my Young Master Xiao has long lived with many bad and inhumane habits. My Lord's determination to change depends on how much man believes in him. So, Elder Ling... I'm asking for your help to help my Young Master. Not because of his bad nature and habits, until you see him as an enemy."


"My son needs guidance..."


Ling Chu Zhen heard Xiao WeiWei's voice and the shadow of the beautiful woman in his head as he cleaned the blood on Xiao Shuxiang's hand back.


"... Xiao'Er was a rough and cold child since childhood. He often injured his older brother Lu'Er and even threw stones at me. At first I thought it was normal for kids to have a hard time controlling their emotions, but it wasn't. Xiao'Er is very different, indeed,"


Ling Chu Zhen still clearly remembered how Xiao WeiWei looked. He was honestly very impressed at the person of the woman who was stout and full of benevolent aura. Beautiful face, soft and has beautiful eyes that contain firmness.


"... I just found out that Xiao'Er growing up is the reincarnation of 'The Destroying Star'. Xiao'Er once said my real son had died when he was 7. I don't know why I don't feel lost. I was even more afraid of my original son than Xiao'Er. Although famous as the 'Destroying Star' and feared by many in the past... Xiao'Er just looks like a good boy to me. Feels like... The world has actually misjudged it."


Ling Chu Zhen exhaled as he imagined tears falling on the beautiful face of Xiao WeiWei.


He watched the young man's face before him closely and reached out to gently pat his shoulder.


"Father-in-Law?" Xiao Shuxiang was astonished, he simply did not understand what had happened to the father of this White Cat. He smiled awkwardly and guessed what Ling Chu Zhen was really not angry with him.


"Be a good boy.."


!!


Xiao Shuxiang did not know what kind of expression to have. This was the first time he had seen an expression other than the stiff, flat and cold face of a Ling Chu Zhen. This was extremely rare for a person who came from the 'Ling' family'.


"These two Bangka don't drink poison, do they? Or is he drunk? His head was struck by lightning until it was charred not by?" Xiao Shuxiang blinked imagining all the possibilities that were happening.


He reached out and grabbed Ling Chu Zhen's hand before slowly letting go.


Xiao Shuxiang's voice was now somewhat nervous, "Father-in-Law? What's wrong with you? You just get mad at me. This gentle and kind gesture of yours scares me,"


Ling Chu Zhen flinched and then cleared his throat. He behaved as usual and began to pay attention to his poor favorite students.


He exhaled and began to speak. "You must have suffered greatly.."


"Chairman, we obviously suffered a lot..!" one of the disciples still faithfully sobbed.


He doted on Ling Chu Zhen and Xiao Shuxiang, but the Alchemist Chef was very unmerciful to him.


Ling Chu Zhen said, "What is this Xiao'Er doing is simply to teach you. Pain strengthens the soul and realises the importance of being strong. Only if you are strong-then this kind of oppression will not happen."


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The disciples of the Sky Pagoda Sect were shocked. They were silent and stared in disbelief at Ling Chu Zhen. Their Elders voice was so resolute and full of authority. No one distracts from him.


"The way Xiao'Er is hard, cruel and according to the rules of this sect... Wrong way. It's just that, compared to all the theories you get-Xiao'Er it instantly makes you feel it..." Ling Chu Zhen circulated his gaze and noticed every face of his disciples.


"... The feeling of being weak and helpless in the face of a great power. Feelings that create hatred. Feelings to reciprocate the pain you are experiencing and feelings to become stronger again. Xiao'Er makes you experience that kind of feeling... This is how he's educating you to be strong."


!!


Ling Chu Zhen's words about that feeling were very true. Some of the disciples of the Sky Sword Sect sensed it.


They hated Xiao Shuxiang. They wanted to avenge that Alchemist Chef and make Xiao Shuxiang feel the same pain. But apparently... This is the purpose.


If they were afraid, then they would only continue to be oppressed. The only way to change things is to remember that fear and make it an impetus to get stronger.


"Chairman..."


"Young Master Xiao..."


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