HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]
181 - By xion (2)

Xiao Shuxiang recalled, Elder Wang Jing Li could look so pale because before this the man had attacked Chu Gu Xiang and his attack was actually being held back by an unfamiliar figure.

Anyone knew that the charming man dressed all in black could not be underestimated. Even if that person did not give off his aura at all, anyone would still feel pressure.

Zhang Xiao Lian and Liu Wei Lin even unconsciously held their breaths, as did Elder Xie Yanran. They were thinking hard at the moment and were absolutely certain that if the man dressed all in black was up to a fight-they would probably find it hard to win.

Thas right. Currently none of the elders and others were in a fine body condition. This was because the previous fight had already drained them a lot and it would be difficult to ask the Elders of the Cloud Sea Sect who were on another floating island.

Liu Wei Lin had trouble swallowing. He could not gauge how strong the man before him was and was unsure if by uniting their current strength could defeat the man.

Clearly, for the time being they could not take the risk by making a hasty attack.

"..............."

Lan Guan Zhi and Ling Qing Zhu were thinking carefully. Just one wrong move, then something bad will definitely happen.

"..............."

The problem. Unlike Lan Guan Zhi, Ling Qing Zhu and the others. Xiao Shuxiang precisely without hesitation darted to the place where his sword was. He used his legs to lift Yinng xiong and directly attacked the opponent.

!!!

Elder Jiao Feng and the others were surprised instead of playing, even Lan Guan Zhi was shocked. A fierce pounding sound rang out and a strong shock wind made all of them push a few steps.

If Lan Guan Zhi was surprised by the unexpected actions of his good friend, then Xiao Shuxiang was even more shocked by something that held back his navel sword attack.

It was a paper human whose two thin hands pressed against the tip of Xiao Shuxiang's sword. That instant also sounded a strange sound and the blade on Ying xiong was cracked until part of it was crushed into pieces.

!!!

Ling Qing Zhu was surprised instead of playing. This was the first time that the shock was clearly visible to the gaze of his eyes and also the look of his face covered in a thin veil.

Zhang Xiao Lian, who was previously known as a female disciple with a calm facial expression, was surprised. Not to mention the Elders of the Cloud Sea Sect and Liu Wei Lin. They seem to be surprised in a row.

"..............."

The paper man who was only as tall as an adult's finger floated down and was like a living. He did a face rubbing motion and shook his head slowly.

The man dressed in all black himself was simply silent and without replying to the attack that came at him. His one hand was embracing Chu Gu Xiang and the gaze of his eyes led to the figure of the young man who dared to attack him.

"........... Interesting,"

The voice rang out and made Xiao Shuxiang flinch. The feet of the all-black-clothed man and Chu Gu Xiang himself began to be filled with a thick fog.

Xiao Shuxiang knew the two enemies were leaving. He attacked again, but the paper man immediately resisted his attack and pushed Xiao Shuxiang a few steps.

!!

The paper human was burnt in the air and disappeared along with the fog that enveloped Chu Gu Xiang and his comrades. They disappeared without a trace and shocked everyone.

"..............."

Xiao Shuxiang was likely the one who was the most shocked at the moment. He could not stop that man from taking Chu Gu Xiang away and now half of his blade had to be smashed to pieces.

It could not be explained how scared Xiao Shuxiang felt right now.

"..............." Ling Qing Zhu frowned and realized something. He also approached his Guardian Protector.

?!

Xiao Shuxiang gasped as a hand stretched out and patted his back gently. He turned his head and saw his White Cat standing up while carrying white clothes that were dirty from bloodstains.

"It's okay," Ling Qing Zhu voiced calmly and gently rubbed the back of his Guardian Protector. He seemed to be calming Xiao Shuxiang down.

"......... It's not your fault" Ling Qing Zhu said back.

Liu Wei Lin himself seemed to be trying to catch his breath. On the one hand, it was actually a pity that their opponents managed to escape, but on the other hand there was also a feeling of relief because they did not return to fighting desperately.

Liu Wei Lin exhaled. Honestly speaking, he was grateful that the foreign man who had previously appeared suddenly had already disappeared. Otherwise, perhaps at this moment they would all not be in a lifeless state.

"Shizun ....." Zhang Xiao Lian was still not calm. He looked at Elder Jiao Feng who was beside him.

"That man is very strong, but fortunately he did not come here with the intention of wanting to fight. I myself .... Not sure if I can beat him,"

Zhang Xiao Lian was shocked. If his Shizun alone could speak this confidently, then that meant that the man dressed in all black earlier was a stronger and more dangerous opponent.

"..............."

Lan Guan Zhi himself sheathed back his sword and started walking towards Xiao Shuxiang. He took off his outer robe and threw it to the side.

The white robe covered Xiao Shuxiang's back and head. The flinched Ling Qing Zhu could only stare at Lan Guan Zhi and blink one to three times.

Ling Qing Zhu, ".......... Young Master Lan?"

"You're so screwed," Lan Guan Zhi spoke to Xiao Shuxiang. Although the current state of affairs was quite dark, but he was sure that his friend's body was dirty from blood.

Not to mention, Xiao Shuxiang was in a bare-chested state right now and there was a possibility that the mark on his good friend's back was visible. Lan Guan Zhi just moved quickly to cover it up so that others would not come to know of this.

"..............." Xiao Shuxiang said nothing. His feeling is in turmoil right now and growing due to the condition of Yinng xiong.

"We'll go to elder Meng's place first. You guys need to be treated," Elder Xie Yanran invited everyone home. They'll think of cleaning up this mess tomorrow.

Elder Jiao Feng helped Elder Wang Jing Li to walk. They also started to fly with flying swords.

Ling Qing Zhu himself followed the elders from behind, he also climbed a flying sword. In his hand was still Xiao Shuxiang's white clothes.

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Elsewhere, on a floating island and among the many shady-looking trees Mo Huai was concocting herbs accompanied by the light from a lantern.

The young man who looked to be 21 years old was very serious about concocting herbs, condensing them before they were finally formed into pills. Mo Huai had tried very hard.

"I brought it again,"

There was a man's voice and footsteps that made Mo Huai turn his head. He knew it was Wang Zhao. The friend was seen carrying a bamboo wicker basket filled with herbal foliage and dried roots.

"Thank you, Young Master Wang." Mo Huai said as Wang Zhao began to sit nearby.

"Let me help you smooth it,"

"No need, Young Master Wang. I can still handle it myself," Mo Huai smiled faintly and said, "You've done a lot of work. So it's best that Young Master Wang just take a break,"

"Geez, what do you mean? All I did was take the herbs, bring them here and then bring your pills to Elder Meng's place. There's not much work I can do,"

Mo Huai looked at Wang Zhao and spoke in a serious tone, "Young Master Wang? Are you not aware of your body's condition now? You've fought a lot before and I'm sure you're exhausted."

Mo Huai said, "Don't force yourself. You need to rest,"

"But-"

"You should know when it's time to rest and when it's the right time to exert yourself," Mo Huai quickly interrupted and left Wang Zhao stunned for a while.

"..............."

Wang Zhao blinked. He had never seen Mo Huai act like this before. It felt like Mo Huai was being upset over something.

"What happened to you?" Wang Zhao finally asked. He made Mo Huai look at him for a moment before sighing heavily.

"Nothing...." Mo Huai shook his head slowly and continued to concoct his herbs.

Wang Zhao, "Don't lie, you don't look okay."

"..............." Mo Huai was silent for a moment before saying quietly, "Actually I am very scared ...."

Mo Huai was breathing slowly, "Before this .... The Conference of the Eternal Alliance was also made chaotic by the members of the Demon Valley Sect. Many cultivators lost their lives. The sadness and fear of it has not gone away, but now .... They're back to messing around in this place. I .... Though I thought the Upper Cultivation Realm would be better than where I live, but .... It's not much different."

"..............."

Wang Zhao noticed the young man nearby and knew that Mo Huai must be terrified. The figure who had the sweet canine teeth was not a fighter, so of course he would be very worried about his life.

Mo Huai said softly, "I don't know why there are such evil people like them. Why do they always want to look for problems and make other people's lives unsettled? When compared to ordinary people like me, they are much luckier. I .... Not even a talent for cultivation,"

"..............." Wang Zhao exhaled and looked up. He said, "Shizun told me this once. 'Humans are actually the same, but their hearts are sometimes different.' We don't know what someone's heart looks like, but my Shizun believes that the world is inhabited by good people."

Mo Huai smiled faintly, "........... That's the thought-"

"What a plain thought." Wang Zhao interrupted and made Mo Huai stare at him. He continued, "I've seen it myself. It all depends on the choice made. Humans can be good and evil depending on the choices they make. I made a choice too. I'll take a step on a path I'll never regret,"

"..............." Mo Huai watched Wang Zhao closely and felt a bit strange. He asked, "I've been wanting to ask you this for a long time. You are a direct disciple of the Great Elder of the Cloud Sea Sect, but why did you become a servant instead?"

Wang Zhao flinched before looking at Mo Huai and then smiled. He replied, "My Shizun is one of the butlers of the Cloud Sea Sect. So of course I'm a waiter, too,"

"But isn't that just a disguise?" Mo Huai actually did not expect with Wang Zhao's reply just now.

"No..." Wang Zhao shook his head, "My shizun is indeed a servant. He was appointed as the Great Elder because the holy peak elders of the Cloud Sea Sect had their own residences. The disciples in this sect are also outer disciples, but we don't call them that."

Wang Zhao said, "Before none of the Sacred Mountain Peak Elders wanted to become Great Elders. That's because they don't want to be supervisors and educators in two places. And again, each of the Holy Mountain Peak Elders had a strict assessment for cultivators who wanted to be made disciples under direct guidance. Shizun eventually took on the role and began to settle down. Before, my Shizun was a wandering cultivator."

"I heard that Big Elder Dao Fang An has a great title. Did Great Elder Dao not teach you something like one of the strongest techniques he possesses?" Mo Huai breathed softly and then continued, "I'm sorry if this sounds a bit brash, but which I saw .... You've been fighting with the sword technique that young master Xiao taught you."

"My shizun never taught me how to fight."

Mo Huai flinched. He looked at Wang Zhao and saw that the expression of the figure beside him was so serious, there was absolutely no lie in it.

"Why can that be...?" Mo Huai was a bit nervous asking, but he kept talking.

"..............." Wang Zhao watched the young man beside him and then shook his head softly in response. He made Mo Huai flinch.

"You don't know....?"

"........... I think I've been here too long. I'll take the pills to old Meng's place before I get back here."

"Hey-hey..! Young Master Wang...!" Mo Huai was clearly startled as Wang Zhao suddenly took the wicker basket containing his homemade pill and left, without even caring about his exclamation.

Mo Huai clucked and shook his head slowly, "He dodged the question. Obviously he did,"

Mo Huai exhaled, "I feel curious. He's hiding something. But .... If you think about it, it's really none of my business, either,"

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