HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]

HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]
239 - Talks With Chen Duan Shan

In the Thousand Swords Palace, Ling Qing Zhu trained under the guidance of Elder Xia Longhua. While Wang Zhao was trained by Elder Jing Yufeng along with Lan Guan Zhi.


For Xiao Shuxiang himself, he was trained directly by Big Elder Chen Duan Shan. On the other hand, Liu Wei Lin chose to take a walk in the city and take Mo Huai with him.


Hei Lian herself came with Wang Zhao. Throughout that day, he did not say much and chose to hide behind Wang Zhao's back when he saw Xiao Shuxiang.


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


Elder Chen Duan Shan was in the Pavilion where he taught his disciples. Currently he was only with Xiao Shuxiang and appeared to be checking the pulse of the young man.


Elder Chen Duan Shan gently rubbed his chin and then asked, "How many people have you killed?"


"Not counting," Xiao Shuxiang spontaneously replied.


"Did you know that the White Flow cultivator did not originally slash the head of the enemy he was fighting? We have a rule not to kill humans, let alone fellow cultivators."


"That's an old rule" Xiao Shuxiang said. "If we don't kill, we will be killed. Besides, I'm not from the White Stream, myself,"


"The thought that if we don't kill, then we who will be killed has become an obstacle for you." Elder Chen Duan Shan said, "If you are not from the White Stream, then from this moment on .... You have to learn how to live like the real us. I'm not saying that White Flow cultivators are entirely filled with good people, but at least the cultivators here have a more organized life than your neighborhood."


"..............." Xiao Shuxiang took a breath and exhaled slowly. He listened to Elder Chen Duan Shan's remark back.


"If you can control yourself, be able to resist the urge to kill you, then you can release the seal that shackles your power." Elder Chen Duan Shan breathed slowly and then returned to his voice.


Elder Chen Duan Shan said, "I know this one thing. The 12-Star seal you have is not given to you to be weak. It's a seal made to support your true power,"


Xiao Shuxiang flinched, he breathed slowly and then said. "Is this also the same as the seal that the Mad Beggar Boy gave him?"


"Mn? Who's that?"


"Shen Long,"


"G ..." Elder Chen Duan Shan rubbed his chin and nodded in understanding. He said, "You can imagine that your strength is like a waterfall, not stopped. Shen Long's seal is like a gate that shuts the water, but does not stop the flow. You can open this gate, but you have your own risks."


Xiao Shuxiang nodded. He understood Elder Chen Duan Shan's explanation and refocused his listening. This was the first time she was so interested in learning something from someone else.


Elder Chen Duan Shan said, "For a 12 Star seal .... This is like a restraint from the rushing water. But even though the surface of the water looks calm, it does not mean that the current in the water will also be calm. This is where the root of your problem comes from,"


Elder Chen Duan Shan explained, "Your strength is only restrained on the surface, but not within it. Although as much as anything and as powerful as any seal given to you-if you can't make this current of your power calm down, it won't be of any use."


"............ So what should I do?"


"Self Control. Try not to use your powers to take the lives of others. Never think of taking another person's life and try to refrain from committing this kind of crime,"


"..............." Xiao Shuxiang watched Elder Chen Duan Shan and then said, "Elder Chen. Do you want me to spare the lives of anyone who bothers me? You want me not to kill them while we fight? Wouldn't I do this to prove that I'm a weak man."


"Shuxiang, forgiving the enemy's life doesn't mean you're weak. But because you realize that human lives are precious and not garbage that can be thrown away,"


Xiao Shuxiang flinched, this was the first time he had heard such a remark. He blinked and thought about Elder Chen Duan Shan's words just now.


Elder Chen Duan Shan again said, "Although there are good and evil humans, but still life is something precious. You must not punish evil by taking their lives. You should know that everyone deserves a chance to improve themselves for the better,"


"Chairman Chen, but what if they just came back with even worse intentions?" Xiao Shuxiang said, "I did what I thought was right. They've made their own life choices, so they know the risks of those choices. If I just let them go, then someday they'll make me a target for revenge."


Xiao Shuxiang said, "Preventing things that would go bad by killing them is for my own safety."


He said, "Have you ever heard this. 'There are no truly evil people in this world, but there are those who cannot accept the reality of life until their nature changes.' A child who lives with misfortune will feel that the world is unfair to him. He turned into a vindictive figure and seeing everyone as enemies, he tried to get people to feel the misery of life as he had."


Elder Chen Duan Shan said, "I'm sure you have a past that is not entirely pleasant. Perhaps, the hardships of life you are experiencing are even worse. But you're in this place now isn't it proof that you've changed your life?"


Elder Chen continued, "You are a person who did not come from the White Stream, but now you are here. That means you have the luck that not everyone like you can get. If so, then everyone else has the same chance."


"..............." Xiao Shuxiang was silent for a moment. He breathed slowly and then looked at Elder Chen Duan Shan quite deeply.


Xiao Shuxiang said, "I'm thinking about this. Taking another person's life is not a condition that makes me forced to do so. I can't believe my enemies are capable of change,"


"Shuxiang, you won't be weak even if you forgive your enemies' lives. It just makes you have a big heart. Try .... To forgive others,"


Xiao Shuxiang was stunned. He had never thought of such a word as 'apologizing to his enemy'. He thinks this is even a very naive thought. Merely, he did not express that opinion to Elder Chen Duan Shan.


Xiao Shuxiang exhaled and in return he simply nodded slowly. For now, all he needed to do was control his strength. He will do anything for this goal to be achieved.


"I will give it a try," Xiao Shuxiang looked at Elder Chen Duan Shan and then put his hands together. He said, "I hope Elder Chen is willing to guide me."


Elder Chen Duan Shan actually did not expect to get this kind of response. Though he felt that Xiao Shuxiang would return back to reply.


A single smile was seen on Elder Chen Duan Shan's face. He nodded slowly and began to explain the training he was going to give to this young man before him.


Elder Chen Duan Shan said, "I've thought about it. Listen carefully. The training I'm about to teach you can't get interrupted by anyone. We're going through closed-door training,"


"What?" Xiao Shuxiang flinched, "Ta-but how is that possible?! Haaah... Oh gosh. Elder Chen, how can you do this kind of thing when me and my White Cat can now have one room?!"


Xiao Shuxiang certainly did not accept. He already had a good chance to get closer to Ling Qing Zhu and Elder Chen Duan Shan heartlessly wanted to separate them. Closed Training was of course a training where he should not be in contact with the outside world in a certain amount of time.


Elder Chen Duan Shan smiled and then said, "Who told you to get married? This is a risk you have to bear. You're young, but you've dared to make someone else's child your wife. Can you guarantee his safety, huh?"


Xiao Shuxiang snorted, "Do I have to look as old as you were just married? You're a bitch, Elder Chen."


"Yeah... It's up to you. If you want to practice under my guidance, then go and ask your wife for permission. We'll meet here again,"


"Te-Chairman Chen?" Xiao Shuxiang blinked as Elder Chen Duan Shan started to stand up and then left. He scratched his head which was not itchy and then shook his head slowly.


Xiao Shuxiang thought about this and was indeed a little troubled by the decision he had to make. Not only about his White Cat, but also about Hei Lian who could become a dangerous enemy at any time.


"Without supervision .... The little girl would be a threat again," Xiao Shuxiang muttered softly and not long after - a point of light was visible in the air and formed a butterfly.


Xiao Shuxiang looked at the flying insect meaningfully before then saying, "You keep an eye on Hei Lian and if she tries to take any suspicious action, then make the little girl feel how much pain is near death. I'll see my White Cat first,"


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


The flying insect floated up and down and seemed to understand what Xiao Shuxiang said. He flew away from 'His master' and carried out the orders he had been given.


After the departure of that beautiful white-winged attack, Xiao Shuxiang got up from his seat and intended to meet Ling Qing Zhu.


Xiao Shuxiang slightly thought about Elder Chen Duan Shan's remark about him which was whether it could guarantee the safety of his White Cat. Moreover, right now, he was in a condition that could be said to be dealing with a powerful and extremely dangerous enemy.


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


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