HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]
214 - Lan Guan Zhi (7)

ATTENTIVENESS

THE EPISODE CONTAINS A LITTLE BIT OF A BROMANCE SCENE. PLEASE BE WISE IN READING, THANK YOU,

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Yi Wen was unceasingly startled by Ling Qing Zhu's attitude. Moreover, this girl had already begun to dare to reply to every single one of her words. He was just about to speak when he heard Ling Qing Zhu's voice again.

"Miss Wen is Shuxiang's brother. He will not marry his brother. You can't be together,"

"Miss Ling," Yi Wen did a defense. "We are only brothers and sisters, not bound by blood. Have you forgotten that?"

"........... I recall. But Shuxiang just likes me,"

Yi Wen heard it. He could absolutely confirm that his ears were not having any disturbances. This beautiful girl beside him had just given an affirmation that his Brother Xiao would not like any girl other than Ling Qing Zhu.

Yi Wen was unwilling to give up, he seriously said. "My Xiao Brother is a man, Miss Ling. If the attention he shows you is ignored, then he will not stay with you."

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

Ling Qing Zhu noticed Yi Wen, but did not say anything. He was certain that his Guardian was not such a person.

If Xiao Shuxiang wanted to leave him, then it had long been done. Ling Qing Zhu had never forced Xiao Shuxiang into a relationship with him, nor had she.

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

As Ling Qing Zhu was thinking about what he liked about the figure of his Guardian Guard, at the same time the young man who was practicing the sword was staring at him.

Ling Qing Zhu was stunned to see the smile displayed by his Guardian Protector, it looked extremely beautiful and full of charm. The young man probably had no idea how alluring he was when he was smiling.

Elder Wang Jing Li himself rebuked Xiao Shuxiang as the young man again made some mistakes on his sword movement.

Elder Wang Jing Li then asked the other students to continue their study schedule. The only ones left were Lan Guan Zhi, Ling Qing Zhu, Yi Wen, the Mad Beggar Boy and three female disciples including Zhao Lu Si.

"Slack your hands a little," Elder Wang Jing Li gave direction to Xiao Shuxiang, he said. "Stack your weight on the heel, watch the position of your hips. You here, raise your ass..!"

"Don't pat!" Xiao Shuxiang spontaneously screamed, he was shocked because his butt got a slap that actually did not hurt, but was so embarrassing.

"You're so soft, like a virgin. Quick start back...!"

"Jeez, this shitty elder..." Xiao Shuxiang looked at Elder Wang Jing Li and then exhaled. "If only I didn't need you, then this kind of action would probably be tolerated."

Xiao Shuxiang held him back and resumed the sword movement. He really had to be patient under the guidance of Elder Wang Jing Li. It's all for himself.

"Stay on like that" Elder Wang Jing Li said, which Xiao Shuxiang later called out. He walked to the place where the Mad Beggar Boy, Lan Guan Zhi and the others were.

Xiao Shuxiang was an amateur in the sword arts. He did not even know that the Art of the Sword had its own level. All the young man knew was to swing his weapon as strong as a rushing stream.

"..............." Elder Wang Jing Li was seen crossing his hands while watching Xiao Shuxiang's movements.

In the world of warriors, let alone for those who studied under the guidance of a teacher-there are three stages in the mastery of the Sword Arts.

First was the Sword Energy stage, where one could use Qi to wield his sword. That person did not need to touch his weapon directly using his hands, he only needed to use Qi to control the movement of his sword.

The second was the Sword Understanding stage, where one would have more profound skills if one could reach this level. The third and final one was the Soul Sword stage which when mastering this level-someone would head to the realm of unexpected sword arts.

Of course, it was difficult for one to be able to reach all three stages. There were even people who took nearly his entire life just to reach the Sword Energy stage.

"..............." Elder Wang Jing Li glanced towards Lan Guan Zhi who was realized by the forehead-clad young man. He also gave an eye gesture and was taken by the handsome young man.

Xiao Shuxiang who was focusing on training by himself was unaware of Elder Wang Jing Li's ploy. Xiao Shuxiang only found out when an attack came from behind, but he quickly held it back.

Ying xiong clashed violently with the sword of a young man who belonged to none other than Lan Guan Zhi. The white clothes they were wearing seemed to flutter and simultaneously created a strong enough shock wind.

The Mad Beggar Boy, Yi Wen, Zhao Lu Si and the female disciple of the Cloud Sea Sect who witnessed that looked shocked. They subconsciously opened their mouths and got caught up when they saw that Xiao Shuxiang who had previously trained by himself had now started exchanging attacks with Lan Guan Zhi.

Ling Qing Zhu watched how Lan Guan Zhi's sword deliberately slipped out of hand and shot towards Xiao Shuxiang. The young man who was a good friend of his Guardian was already mastering the Sword Energy stage very well.

Xiao Shuxiang used Yinng xiong to fend off that hovering sword attack. He was in a defensive position, before starting to stomp his feet and let go of Yinng xiong.

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Elder Wang Jing Li flinched. Xiao Shuxiang's sword floated up and clashed with Lan Guan Zhi's sword. He blinked as it turned out that Xiao Shuxiang had also mastered the Sword Energy stage.

"........... He started to pull," Elder Wang Jing Li muttered. He could now see the value within Xiao Shuxiang. The young man was now no longer the Fatty Boy in his eyes.

Xiao Shuxiang exchanged attacks fiercely, as well as the state of his weapon just now. In fact, the shock wind created had separated the leaves from the stalk and floated following the wind direction.

Lan Guan Zhi exchanged blows with his good friend. He and Xiao Shuxiang used kicks, even the leaves surrounding them also became weapons.

"........... Lan'Er, you're getting better." Xiao Shuxiang smiled, he praised his good friend when his fist was held back by Lan Guan Zhi's big hand.

"Mn, watch your step."

"Exchanging an attack with you feels like remembering a past memory. But as it was then .... I won't mess around," Xiao Shuxiang's voice suddenly turned cold and he sped up his attack.

The Mad Beggar Boy who saw that held his breath. He gulped and with a pale expression began to say to Yi Wen, "Think .... They are both good friends. Why do they look like both .... Um trying to kill each other?"

Yi Wen, "I also did not expect to see this kind of sight. I myself felt that my Brother Xiao and Young Master Lan harbored hatred for each other,"

A huge explosion-like voice sounded along with the words of the Mad Beggar Boy. The sound resulted from the clash of Xiao Shuxiang's hands with Lan Guan Zhi who was using powerful spiritual energy.

"..............." Xiao Shuxiang felt that his hands were numb, but his facial expression did not change. He also returned to attack and this time darted to grab Yinng xiong.

Lan Guan Zhi also grabbed his sword and the battle with weapons began. The shock wind and the sound of the clashing of their swords made anyone watching grow nervous.

"Please watch your step, Xiao Shuxiang!" Elder Wang Jing Li gave directions and made Xiao Shuxiang flinch.

"Chairman Wang, you don't shout like that! You're interrupting my concentration--!" Xiao Shuxiang dodged Lan Guan Zhi's attack which was so nimble.

Elder Wang Jing Li frowned and re-voiced, "It's not like that. Practice the sword moves you learned just now..!"

Elder Wang Jing Li said, "If you use your usual sword techniques, this training is completely meaningless."

"Tsk," Xiao Shuxiang was troubled by Elder Wang Jing Li despite the man's good intentions. The problem was, Lan Guan Zhi just kept attacking him without letting him set up a good position.

"Concentrate..!" Elder Wang Jing Li again exclaimed, "Have a look for a gap to change your position. You have to understand that your opponent won't give you time,"

"I know ...." Xiao Shuxiang dodged Lan Guan Zhi's attack, "I could have dealt with it the way I used to. But if I apply the sword technique I just learned .... It's really hard,"

Xiao Shuxiang cursed inwardly, yet tried to concentrate. Really, his every move was completely chaotic as it had to match what he had learned earlier.

Sure oes. As someone who only attacked recklessly, Xiao Shuxiang would have great difficulty if he had to manage his movements to become more presentable. It will look so very messy at first.

On the other hand, Lan Guan Zhi continued to carry out attacks on his good friend. He somewhat flinched when Xiao Shuxiang started to be able to get into a good position.

"..............." Lan Guan Zhi was not only helping Xiao Shuxiang. He also practiced.

Knowing that his good friend was able to take the gap between his attack moves, then it meant that he still had flaws. But compared to all that, he was amazed because Xiao Shuxiang was still able to survive his attacks despite having such low cultivation practices.

The lessons learned from each of his best friend's life experiences never disappoint. Xiao Shuxiang did have some flaws in the sword-based technique, but the power of his attack was like the swift flow of a river.

The Mad Beggar Boy gulped and nudged Yi Wen, he said. "Do you believe .... That people who are good friends will be able to kill each other?"

Yi Wen looked at the man beside him and then replied, "Brothers themselves who are clearly bloodshot can finish each other off, especially if only the relationship is limited to 'good friends.' Although I am very unwilling if my Brother Xiao and Young Master Lan hurt each other, but ...."

"..............." Ling Qing Zhu heard Yi Wen's words and said without a tone, "........... That's not gonna happen."

Yi Wen and the Mad Beggar Boy heard it, as did Zhao Lu Si and the three female disciples of the Cloud Sea Sect. They looked at Ling Qing Zhu and noticed the beautiful, white-haired girl.

Yi Wen blinked, "What do you mean..?"

"..............." Ling Qing Zhu did not reply and in return, he simply stared ahead as if to signal for Yi Wen to follow his gaze.

Lan Guan Zhi noticed there was a slight gap in Xiao Shuxiang's movements and gave a kick that apparently could still be fended off by his good friend's weapon.

It was just that because Lan Guan Zhi's kick was too strong and Xiao Shuxiang's own leg position was not good, he was pushed back to fall.

At the same time, Lan Guan Zhi was startled and rushed over to Xiao Shuxiang. He even threw his sword at any place.

"Brother Xiao...!" Yi Wen exclaimed. He was just as shocked, even the Crazy Beggar Boy also co-chanted the name Xiao Shuxiang.

Ling Qing Zhu and Zhao Lu Si, as well as the three female disciples of the Cloud Sea Sect who were in that place, also exclaimed. They immediately approached the handsome young man.

"Shuxiang, are you okay?" Lan Guan Zhi embraced his good friend's arm. He had worry in his eyes, let alone the look on his friend's face was so pale.

Xiao Shuxiang slightly pressed against his chest. He had indeed resisted Lan Guan Zhi's attack with Yinng xiong, but it was unexpected that the kick was so strong that his hand holding Yinng xiong had to smash into his own chest.

"Shuxiang, please,"

"No problem, Lan Zhi. I-" Xiao Shuxiang coughed. He would not have been hurt and could have turned things around if he had not done what Elder Wang Jing Li was directing.

Xiao Shuxiang tried to catch his breath, only that he was still coughing. "Unbelievable, being a good person is really hard. If I wanted to be a criminal-I only needed to kill one person and all the evil would be bestowed upon me,"

"Is it really painful?" Lan Guan Zhi was anxious as her good friend continued to cough. He did not show it from the look on his face, but his eyes were very clear.

"Brother Xiao~ are you okay?! You're okay, right?!" Yi Wen was anxious and was just about to touch the hand of his Brother Xiao when something suddenly happened.

The new Xiao Shuxiang was about to answer Yi Wen's question in surprise when Lan Guan Zhi started to raise his body. He's carried!

"Lan Zhi..?! Wh-what are you doing?!" Xiao Shuxiang panicked, but it didn't take long until he came back grimacing from the pain in his chest.

"We'll treat you," Lan Guan Zhi had absolutely no problem doing good to her friend. After all this was because of his actions, he should indeed be responsible.

"Lan Zhi, but you don't have to be like this." Xiao Shuxiang had just rebelled, but could not. He really is being carried at the moment.

"Tu-wait Lan'Er. You just put me down. I can actually walk on my own," Xiao Shuxiang clearly panicked. This hurt his pride, let alone his present state that was precisely witnessed by several people including Ling Qing Zhu.

Xiao Shuxiang shook his legs and continued to persuade him to be taken down. He asked Ling Qing Zhu for help, "White Cat. To-please help me-"

"Hold tight. Don't move much or you will fall," Lan Guan Zhi interrupted and walked over to Elder Wang Jing Li while holding Xiao Shuxiang.

"Tu-wait first. You can't do this..! Lower me..! I'm heavy, seriously."

"Not at all,"

"Lan Zhi's..!"

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