HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]

HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]
242 - Preparation

Wang Zhao was seen practicing the sword together with Lan Guan Zhi. They were under the supervision of Elder Jing Yufeng.


The sound of the clash of the two swords and the flutter of their clothes became one of the amazing things to see. Moreover, the movement of the sword and their footsteps are full of strategy and stability.


Elder Jing Yufeng saw Wang Zhao as more domineering than Lan Guan Zhi. The young man was calm, but the movements of his limbs were extremely excited.


Wang Zhao swung his wooden sword and attacked in a low motion. He targeted Lan Guan Zhi's feet, but was quickly avoided by the forehead-clad youth.


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


Lan Guan Zhi himself was more in a defensive position. His facial expression remained calm with a dignified posture, yet his eyes contained seriousness. It was clear that he was more focused on the opponent's movements and predicted which point would be the target of the next attack.


Elder Jing Yufeng seemed to be frowning. It was just that not long ago he was jolted when he saw the scene in front of him that changed instantly.


Lan Guan Zhi's long sword trembled, seemingly creating layers of glittering light. That layer of light passing by was like a rainbow on a dark night. This was the condition of the refinement of the extraordinarily dazzling Sword Arts.


The movements of Lan Guan Zhi were fairly simple and not many steps were wasted, it could be said-the moves of this handsome young man were very effective. This was what allowed him to improve the techniques from his sword arts.


On the other hand, the biggest booster that had made the change to Lan Guan Zhi was the swift and wildly impressed movement of Wang Zhao. Even so it was not only Lan Guan Zhi whose sword techniques were improving, but also Wang Zhao.


"............. Very good," Elder Jing Yufeng praised for seeing Wang Zhao's increasing movements.


Wang Zhao was not only the origin of attacking, he learned to estimate the movements of his opponent and the attacks he had to slow down next. He uses his head to think about the strategy he should use.


"............. Young Master Lan is indeed very great. He didn't look tired at all," Wang Zhao gasped and tried to catch his breath.


Lan Guan Zhi made use of that and then attacked. He made Wang Zhao flinch and the young man attempted to fend off the swing from his sword.


The sound of loud pounding is created even to the point of making a shock wind. Lan Guan Zhi's white robe fluttered, including her long hair and ribbon that looked to be waving in the wind.


Unlike Wang Zhao whose facial expression was so obvious-Lan Guan Zhi still remained calm. Even the young man from the Sky Sword Sect looked not exhausted at all.


"..............." Elder Jing Yufeng could already see the resilience of Wang Zhao's physique. The young man had almost reached his limit.


"That's enough," Elder Jing Yufeng opened her voice and gave the order. Lan Guan Zhi instantly stopped his attack and Wang Zhao was seen no longer swinging the sword.


Elder Jing Yufeng walked over and at the same time-Lan Guan Zhi started to sheathe back his sword. He nodded slowly as Lan Guan Zhi put together both hands and saluted him.


Elder Jing Yufeng gave some advice and this was witnessed by Hei Lian even though the little girl was in a slightly further place.


"..............." Hey Lian didn't say anything at all. His more reserved manner was in stark contrast to the Thousand Sword Palace junior disciple sitting beside him.


Of course Hei Lian became distracted, yet she did not try to reprimand these boys sitting beside her. He focused on noticing Wang Zhao and Lan Guan Zhi who were getting some direction from Elder Jing Yufeng.


In a very far away place, precisely in the Cloud-to-cloud Sea Sect-repair sect was already almost finished. And despite having attempted to hide the news of the assault on their sect-still only in the end this news had spread.


Elder Dao Fang An drank tea in his bamboo glass which had previously been brought by one of the servants. He breathed slowly and said, "We've been through this for a few days. You better start going and catch up with those kids,"


Elder Meng Hao Niang shook his gourd jug and then said, "You sure? What if other sects came and attacked this place?"


Elder Meng Hao Niang said, "There aren't many disciples who survived the attack incident from the Demon Valley Sect. This is definitely the biggest loss ever. If I leave, this place will return to a much worse state."


"But those children also need guidance from you," Elder Dao Fang An said, "They are assets that will be able to help us overcome the Demon Valley Sect. The safety of those children as well as the teaching given to them are much more important,"


"I know they're great, but there's no need to expect too much. Handing over such a big task to such young children would seem to us that we cannot do anything on our own,"


Elder Dao Fang An turned his head. He looked at the woman beside him and then said, "Do you want to know why I put so much trust in those children, especially in Wang Zhao and that 'Holy Boy..?"


Dao Elder Fang An explained, "Wang Zhao is the leader of the banished Demon Valley Sect. Despite living as a Black Flow cultivator, in fact he was a kind and generous child. That loving figure is capable of making him a powerful warrior."


Elder Dao Fang An said, "While on the other side .... To that brat and wild kid-I-I can't measure the limits of his abilities. I didn't even hesitate to say that if he managed to control his strength and the seal was broken-he would be an invincible figure,"


"............. Xiao Shuxiang, um..." Elder Meng Hao Niang muttered softly and then looked up to pay attention to the stars that were slowly barely visible.


Elder Meng Hao Niang said, "I did see the immeasurable potential of that annoying young man. He will be a very important figure in changing the course of the fight when we face the Demon Valley Sect. But ..."


Elder Meng Hao Niang drank the wine in his lab jug before saying, "Those delinquents need to learn harder to control their lust for killing. But he's got a hard time on this part,"


"The Thousand Swords Palace is the appropriate place to train him," Dao Elder Fang An said, "Great elder Chen can handle it. I myself could not put my trust in the other sects, but I would not doubt the teaching in the Thousand Sword Palace."


Elder Meng Hao Niang breathed softly and then said, "Actually wherever the young man practices-he would not be able to change if it was not himself trying to change him. And I watched all this time ..... He was able to absorb what he was taught quite well,"


Elder Dao Fang An nodded slowly. He agreed with the words of Elder Meng Hao Niang and honestly Xiao Shuxiang did indeed have such an ability.


Currently, the Guardian of Ling Qing Zhu was seen sitting cross-legged on a rather slippery rock and under a waterfall. Xiao Shuxiang was so concentrated and did not care about the cold brought by the waterfall.


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


Elder Chen Duan Shan who had since last night noticed the dazzling young man seemed to flinch when he saw that there was beginning to be a change from Xiao Shuxiang. This training has not been a full day.


"He ...." Elder Chen Duan Shan involuntarily held his breath, his eyes fixed on Xiao Shuxiang.


Closed Training is training that focuses on improving practice, healing injuries or wounds. The time it takes for the results to appear cannot be said to be short. Some people even have to spend weeks to months.


But this Xiao Shuxiang didn't even need it for a whole day. The handsome old man started his training last night and is now beginning to see his changes. Either this would be a good thing or it could just lapse into a Qi deviation.


"..............." Elder Chen Duan Shan held his breath and prepared for the worst that could happen.


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