HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]

HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]
19 - Crazy Beggar Boy (1)

Ling Qing Zhu's facial expression remained calm, she tried not to be swayed by the man's speech with this hanging ghost-like makeup. He knew full well that whatever his Guardian Guard was doing was well considered.


To him, Xiao Shuxiang could not possibly sacrifice himself just for the sake of a girl like her.


He did not dare to draw any other conclusions or imagine that they really had a close relationship.


Crazy Beggar Boy, "See. Your sister isn't even worried about Shuxiang at all. She's a shitty girl,"


Actually Crazy Beggar Boy would not be this sinister if in front of him was not a girl who came from the 'Ling' family'. 


He had lived a long time and knew this white-haired family well. The 'Ling' clan was a family that could be said to be the coldest of hearts.


They uphold 'Clan Rules' rather than personal feelings. It could be said that this clan was worse than the people with the Black Jade Heart.


"Stop that... You're disturbing my sleep."


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The Crazy Beggar Boy, Ling Lang Tian and Ling Qing Zhu gasped when they heard the weak voice of the bedridden young man. Xiao Shuxiang was already conscious even though the young man's eyes were still closed.


"Shuxiang, are you okay?" Ling Lang Tian asked. Although his face was calm, but the depth of his cold eyes contained worry.


"Son, how are you feeling? Can you open your eyes? Is your body still hurting?"


"Crazy Beggar... I'm still tired right now," Xiao Shuxiang's voice was weak, his forehead shriveled but still not opening his eyes. "Let... Please let me rest for a while. And you're... Don't be angry at the White Cat... Or I'll..."


Xiao Shuxiang's breathing was heavy before he returned unconscious. The Mad Beggar Boy who saw him to the point of difficulty said, "This one..."


Just for the sake of defending Ling Qing Zhu whom he had cursed just now-Xiao Shuxiang spoke even though her condition was not fine to the point of making her come back unconscious.


The Mad Beggar Boy exhaled, "That's it. Let him rest.."


Ling Lang Tian fixed Xiao Shuxiang's blanket and then caught up with the Mad Beggar Boy.


From the look on his face, the man carrying the bamboo stick was actually sorry to see the state of his sister's Guardian.


He actually knows. Although he had never tried it himself, but that 12 Star Phoenix Heaven Seal was extremely painful and it was an incredible thing when Xiao Shuxiang was able to endure without letting out a groan of agony.


Ling Lang Tian knew that his sister-in-law was extremely harsh, especially when it came to a man's pride.


"........"


Ling Qing Zhu remained in the room for a long time. He stared at the pale face of his Guardian Guard without moving from where he was standing. 


His eyes softened, his right hand outstretched and was about to touch Xiao Shuxiang's head as doubts returned to him. He exhaled slowly and then walked away.


Actually not only was Xiao Shuxiang being cared for, but also the 12 Elders of the sect including Ling Chu Zhen. It was just that their circumstances were much better than Xiao Shuxiang himself.


The elder of the Red Sword Sect, Mu Fang appeared to gently wipe his chest. He said, "Chairman Ling, your son-in-law has a strong body. When I used my seal... I felt his spiritual energy enter my body and put up a fight. Oh my... My old heart is..."


Mu Fang's facial skin had already wrinkled up next to his beard and gray hair. Although he was from the Black Stream Sect, but his nature was full of a high sense of justice. He also actually had a close relationship with Ling Chu Zhen.


"No Elder Ling, I don't blame him. The spiritual energy that attacked me came from his subconscious..."


The woman dressed in light green and was one of the 12 Elders also complained about the same thing. He said, "I was also attacked by that spiritual energy, fortunately not too strong. But still my energy was reduced a lot because of it,"


The woman went on to say that she was very alert, but her internal organs were still under attack. He was certain that this was a form of self-defense from Xiao Shuxiang's subconscious.


The elders rested for quite a while, gathering up some energy before going back to discuss about the matter that was currently spreading over almost three Sky Empires.


After doing the sealing on Xiao Shuxiang's strength, then their one problem had been resolved. Now those elders, including the warriors in the Middle Sky Empire did not need to worry nor feel afraid of Xiao Shuxiang anymore.


The young man's practice was already sealed and was at a level like ordinary cultivators in general.


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Xiao Shuxiang was unconscious for 10 days. In that span of time, Chu Gu Xiang, Hei Lian and Fu Tou who were members of the Demon Valley Sect had slaughtered three villages.


They were currently on their way to the Border region of the Middle Sky Empire and the Northern Sky Empire - a place referred to as the Half-Step Peak, the main region to get to the Floating Island.


The sound of horses passing through the streets full of smoke due to the burning. Houses around the street were seen destroyed and some were even still on fire.


There were about eight horses in sight, they were escorting a stretcher carried by four people dressed in black. The cloth on the palanquin was red with a black lotus pattern, the emblem of the Demon Valley Sect.


"Went through three villages and only got a piece of that paper..." Hei Lian sighed softly on her horse, she pulled her harness and walked up to the stretcher carrying Chu Gu Xiang. "Jiejie, shouldn't we be targeting a big sect? I'm sure they also have a leaf from the Sun Killer Book."


"Lian 'Er... You're still too small. Is there just a way to slash someone else's neck, huh?" Chu Gu Xiang stared straight, his voice flat and he so enjoyed this journey.


Hey Lian is a 15-year-old girl, an unruly little teenager and very passionate when it comes to taking the lives of others. Chu Gu Xiang's words just now made the little girl puff up her lips and appear to be pouting.


Fu Tou who was the saggy and burly man among the other members of the Demon Valley Sect seemed to smile, "Lian'Er. We have a much more important target. Isn't that right, Miss Gu Xiang?"


Chu Gu Xiang smiled faintly, "Lian'Er... You just enjoy this trip. The place I told you before will be a gathering place for cultivators in the three Empires. Those who have the book will surely gather there."


Hey Lian recalled, "Floating Island area well... Mm... Jiejie's? Is that really a floating island?"


"You'll see, then,"


"ah! All right..!" Hey Lian was so excited, "If Jiejie had been smiling sweetly like that... The Floating Island region is definitely interesting. I can't wait..!"


Fu Tou laughed, "Lian'Er... You should be acting a little sweeter like a kid your age. Don't let your innocent face be of no use in our great mission,"


Hey Lian stuck out her tongue, "Fu Tou stinky donkey! I won't obey you!"


Only Hei Lian was the youngest among the people from the Demon Valley Sect who was currently with Chu Gu Xiang. His presence was enough of an entertainment for their long journey towards the border of the two Celestial Empires.


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