HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]

HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]
244 - Qiao Nuan's

Xiao Shuxiang did not need time to change his wet clothes. He only needed to use wind breathing techniques to dry his clothes as well as his body. He was currently inside Elder Chen's residence Duan Shan and was following the old man.


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


Elder Chen Duan Shan brought Xiao Shuxiang to a room that was none other than his. One part of the wooden wall is painted with haitang flowers. He was seen walking towards the painting.


Elder Chen Duan Shan's foot touched a wooden floor which turned out to be the key to opening the secret door. He made Xiao Shuxiang flinch.


The wooden wall that was visible was only a painting of haitang flowers was a door to the basement belonging to Elder Chen Duan Shan. Xiao Shuxiang even became somewhat wary as he followed the footsteps of the man before him.


"Elder? Can I ask where you're taking me?" Xiao Shuxiang finally opened his voice.


"Old library that I rarely visit,"


"Heah... Oh gosh. It must be full of dust," Xiao Shuxiang made heavy footfall. He could already imagine Elder Chen's library Duan Shan would be like a warehouse covered in thick dust.


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


The shadow of Xiao Shuxiang was indeed so, but who would have thought when it arrived at its destination-the library that had many cabinets full of books actually looked very clean.


"Chairman Chen," Xiao Shuxiang opened his voice. "You're saying this is a library that you rarely visit, but how can it be so clean?"


"I only 15 times a month come to this place to clean it, not too often."


Xiao Shuxiang gave a strange look to Elder Chen Duan Shan. He smiled bitterly, "You think how many days are there in a month? Haaah.... You think I could be fooled by you?"


"Why are you so upset..? What the hell am I doing?"


"You're a bitch, Elder." Xiao Shuxiang cursed when he saw the sinless innocent face of Elder Chen Duan Shan.


The Great Elder of the Thousand Sword Palace gave a smile when he saw Xiao Shuxiang cross his arms while puffing his cheeks. He walked into a closet full of ancient books.


"Have you ever read all these books..?" Xiao Shuxiang returned to his usual attitude, he looked through Elder Chen Duan Shan's book collection on the other shelf.


Elder Chen Duan Shan said, "All the books you saw belong to the disciples of the Thousand Sword Palace. There are some that are their writings, but not a few that come from - don't look at it!"


Elder Chen Duan Shan exclaimed, but it was too late. Xiao Shuxiang had already opened a book that had the cover of a dragon. At the same time, Elder Chen Duan Shan could see the dazzling young man looking surprised.


"..............." Xiao Shuxiang could not distract him. He did not even blink looking at what was written inside the ancient book in his hand.


"Chairman Chen ...."


"I can explain, you don't misunderstand me first"


"Why are you collecting this kind of book?"


"No, wait. It's not what you think it is. I-don't see that!" Elder Chen Duan Shan closed his eyes, he looked unable to watch Xiao Shuxiang open another ancient book of his.


"It's amazing ..."


"Son, let me explain to you-"


"Why do you keep this kind of thing, Elder?" Xiao Shuxiang interrupted. He was as if not allowing Elder Chen Duan Shan to defend himself.


Xiao Shuxiang said, "You are from the White Stream and I saw the Thousand Swords Palace filled with obedient disciples. You guys are like temple priests in my eyes, but what did I find? A collection of vulgar paintings with vivid descriptions?"


"You don't have to explain it like that..! That ... That's ..."


"Help ...." Xiao Shuxiang shook his head, "You should be single until now. This kind of book has a bad influence on you. Oh my goodness ... How many books have I found ..."


"Son, don't tear it all up"


"What'sthis? The cover reads 'The Sword of Eternity', but the contents inside are the size of the 'weapons' of the male. What should I imagine of this, Elder?"


"I never read that one. Really," Elder Chen Duan Shan said seriously. He got to rushing to Xiao Shuxiang's place so that this young man did not originly pick up the book in the closet anymore.


Elder Chen Duan Shan snatched the book in Xiao Shuxiang's hands before the young man saw all the contents in the book that were not worth reading. He also explained, "This is the property of one of the female cultivators who had studied in the Thousand Sword Palace. It's a secret weapon,"


"What?" Xiao Shuxiang frowned, he looked curious.


Elder Chen Duan Shan coughed and then said, "Not all the disciples studying in the Thousand Swords Palace have an attitude as pure as A-Yuan. They always break the rules and even secretly collect this shameful thing. Bad, someone made a piece of writing like you just saw."


Elder Chen Duan Shan said, "They were old students studying in this place, but the figures now had big names of their own. I keep this so that someday when they start to look annoying, I'll use this thing to remind them how shameless they used to be."


"You mean ... Is this to threaten?"


"of course. Even I kept a stain in the lives of the Elders of the Cloud Sea Sect. This is my most precious and dangerous collection to them,"


"It's so funny ...." Xiao Shuxiang looked at Elder Chen Duan Shan smiling as he rubbed his chin. He also shook slowly.


Xiao Shuxiang exhaled, "What is that White Flow cultivator like this..? Why not just be honest?"


"Chairman Chen, you are also included. Why don't you just be honest, huh? There is nothing embarrassing about having a hobby of collecting books smelling 'adult'. Your age is perfectly legal for that, after all. Yaah ... Even at the age of the present-price you'd be a little down if others knew,"


"Hey, what am I hiding? The proof is that you just found these books, right?"


"I still doubt you ..."


"You come here." Elder Chen Duan Shan walked over and had Xiao Shuxiang approach towards him. He also picked up a book that looked very thick.


Elder Chen Duan Shan said, "This is the written work of a Black Flow cultivator. It suits you,"


"..............." Xiao Shuxiang received Elder Chen's handbook Duan Shan. He noticed the cover of the book embroidered with gold thread.


"Without a Match? What's this-!" Xiao Shuxiang was just about to ask when he was suddenly startled by the light coming out from the embroidery of the golden thread in the book he was holding.


"Chairman Chen ...."


"I think the heirloom has already chosen you," Elder Chen Duan Shan said. "You can come here any time and study another book, just trim it and keep it in its place once you're done. But you don't touch the books in that closet, okay?"


"........... What because that one over there is a place of inappropriate books?"


"Mn, that's a secret weapon."


"Alright," Xiao Shuxiang was unwilling to get involved with Elder Chen Duan Shan's personal affairs. He now had something to work on and this was about the book in his hands.


Xiao Shuxiang was given a private room by Elder Chen Duan Shan and for three days he focused on studying one book. Xiao Shuxiang spent time training in a place far away from the human habitation.


Within that three-day period, Hei Lian had already made a move without anyone realizing it. He was indeed unable to attack Wang Zhao or make a fuss in the Thousand Swords Palace, but through his vision-he could send information to Qiao Nuan.


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In the Black Stream region, precisely in the Demon-Qiao Nuan Valley Sect was seen sitting on his throne and gazing towards a beautiful woman dressed in red.


Beside the woman also looks a man who has a pale white face, but since then continues to hold back laughter even though there is nothing funny in this place.


Wang Hu Zhuan, the man who had a handsome face with cold eyes, just stood up without saying a word. Not even willing to get involved in Qiao Nuan's conversation with their two guests.


The long-haired lady in red clothes and the man standing beside her were representatives of the Ghost Valley Sect. The beautiful woman was better known as Gui Hong Yi and the man beside her was Gui Xiao.


"I was impressed to see the seriousness of the Ghost Valley Sect wanting to cooperate with us," Qiao Nuan smiled and touched the wound on his cheek. He also said. "Of course, this good relationship doesn't deserve to be rejected."


Gui Xiao giggled, but tried to cover his mouth with both hands. He just laughed for what reason. Even Qiao Nuan looked sour-faced because he felt he was being teased.


"I'm sorry, Miss-" Gui Xiao couldn't help himself, he again giggled before saying. "I can't stop,"


"He's a Laughing Ghost, he's like that." Gui Hong Yi explained and then said, "He always laughs no matter the place. Sometimes the laughter gets out of hand and this is not about taunting you. Wish Miss Qiao Nuan could understand her condition,"


"No problem. I like it when he looks happy..." Qiao Nuan smiled and suddenly laughed out loud which provoked Gui Xiao to laugh out loud.


Wang Hu Zhuan who until now was still silent looked serious and sure that Qiao Nuan's colleague was not far from the word 'insane'. I don't know what other plans this woman will make.


Qiao Nuan had certainly prepared a plan. It could be read from his current facial expression and smile. Nothing would end well if the insane woman made a move, Qiao Nuan could do anything.


"..............." Wang Hu Zhuan remained standing in his place until Qiao Nuan's conversation with the representatives of the Ghost Valley Sect was over. He opened his voice when the two guests were gone.


In a cold voice, Wang Hu Zhuan said. "............ Why do they need their help? Can't you do it yourself?"


Qiao Nuan looked at the man beside him and then snorted softly. He grinned and said, "If I do it myself, then it will instantly become war. After all the Thousand Sword Palace was still too small to make me have to intervene on my own,"


"If so, let me just go."


"Wang Hu Zhuan .... They are not worthy opponents for you. You can't be compared to those ants. Send you there .... It'll make it all done,"


Qiao Nuan stood up. He scratched the wound on his cheek and looked a sharp expression. He chuckled coldly, "No Wang Hu Zhuan. I won't allow it. My targets are Wang Zhao and the Sun Killer Book. I'll get the book while I see Wang Zhao die of guilt,"


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


"Right," Qiao Nuan said. "That's what's gonna happen. I'll make Wang Zhao see the people around him suffer. Anyone who has a relationship with him will not live quietly. I'll make them all sorry that saving people should not be in my hands!"


"..............." Wang Hu Zhuan looked at the fresh blood pouring out between Qiao Nuan's fingers as the woman continued to scratch his cheeks. He witnessed this woman's frightening grin.


"Jao Wang .... Xiao Shuxiang's .... I'll make them die of regret." Qiao Nuan giggled and seemed to be indifferent to the wound on his cheek.


Qiao Nuan smiled, "I'll make them die covered in despair. Desperation .... Because he cannot save the people closest to him. Definitely fun~ this will be a very fun~"


"..............." Wang Hu Zhuan took a slow breath and coldly said. "Be careful. Too high a snobbery will make you fall,"


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