HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]

HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]
245 - Lan Guan Zhi (8)

As the remark kept, Ling Qing Zhu held onto his promise by not saying anything about the closed-door Training conducted by Xiao Shuxiang.


He acted as if the young man was in the Thousand Swords Palace, or went to any place and only came home at night. Ling Qing Zhu quite often used the name Lan Guan Zhi by saying that his Guardian was with the young man.


Lan Guan Zhi himself was training inside the forest that was in the backyard of the Thousand Sword Palace. He's been trying hard for the past week.


The sword in his hand was the same weapon that belonged to the ordinary disciples in this Palace. But in Lan Guan Zhi's hands, the ordinary-looking blade seemed to have a cold aura like spring water.


The firmness and sharpness in his sword swing mixed with a graceful and orderly appearance. It looks attractive, but also dangerous.


Each time it attacked, all the plants within three meters trembled violently and the airflow surged with a loud roar. The flow of power is able to stop the river and change the ocean waves when it is increasingly refined.


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


Lan Guan Zhi's feet retraced gently on the ground. The white robe with the pattern of the water flow was fluttering in the wind. Those calm eyes looked full of allure and were extremely dazzling. He is a figure who deserves to be able to envy anyone.


"Big Brother Yuan..!"


Lan Guan Zhi heard the young man's cry and immediately turned around. He saw that there were three Thousand Sword Palace disciples running towards him. With a calm demeanor, Lan Guan Zhi then sheathed her sword.


"Self Brother Yuan...!"


"What's wrong?" Lan Guan Zhi said calmly, he recognized these three people. They were the comrades of Jian Yang and Li Huanshou who used to bother him a lot.


One of the Thousand Sword Palace disciples excitedly asked. "Self Brother Yuan, have you seen mister Xiao Shuxiang? We want to meet him."


"Right, miss Ling said mister Xiao Shuxiang is with you. There's something we want to talk to him about,"


Lan Guan Zhi saw how enthusiastic these three young men were. He did not know what they wanted from his good friend, he said calmly, "Shuxiang is not with me."


"What?" one of the disciples gasped, "But Miss Ling said master Xiao is practicing swordplay with you,"


"........ No, I'm practicing on my own." Lan Guan Zhi said without a tone, "Why look for Shuxiang?"


"Ah... That ... We heard that mister Xiao is an alchemist. Is that true?"


Lan Guan Zhi blinked at the reply of one of the disciples he saw this. It was obvious that their intention wanted to be close to Xiao Shuxiang because his good friend was an Alchemist.


Lan Guan Zhi muttered in response and the reply made the three youths even more excited. Alchemists were indeed a grand profession and were highly respected, even if the alchemist was still as beginner-level.


"Master Xiao that .... Was he a great alchemist in the Lower Cultivation Realm?"


"Is he a famous person?"


"I heard from Miss Zhi Shu, she once saved all three continents from destruction. Is that story true?!"


Lan Guan Zhi was scolded by countless questions. He knew Xiao Shuxiang had a very chatty fellowship, yet he hoped Zhi Shu would be different.


The first time Lan Guan Zhi felt that Zhi Shu was a shy person who rarely spoke. Zhi Shu is also a submissive and gentle girl, she is also full of affection.


It's just that we can't judge people that easily. In any case-Zhi Shu was the second generation of the Butterfly Sect and was a 'senior' whose fuss almost matched the fussiness of Yi Wen and Xiao Lu.


When considering the person of Zhi Shu, it is certain that there are no secrets that can be safely kept for long by the beautiful girl. The news of Xiao Shuxiang must have been spread by the young girl to the entire corner of the Thousand Sword Palace.


Lan Guan Zhi answered the questions of the three young men before him briefly. He did not give too much explanation regarding Xiao Shuxiang.


Lan Guan Zhi said, "He's a talented alchemist. He's helped a lot of people,"


"Did mister Xiao have long learned about alchemists? What pills has he made?"


"I heard he's easy to make friends with, do you think we can exchange opinions with him? There's something I want to try,"


"..............." Lan Guan Zhi breathed softly and then said, "Shuxiang has long since learned about alchemists. He could have helped you. But now he's not with me,"


Lan Guan Zhi actually also felt that during the past week-she had rarely seen Xiao Shuxiang. He had once visited his good friend's room and had only found Ling Qing Zhu a.


As he asked, the white-haired and thin-veiled girl only replied that Xiao Shuxiang was focusing on practicing. He certainly believed, but what the hell was this? How could he be considered being with Xiao Shuxiang while himself never meeting his good friend.


"No way .." Another student shook his head slowly and said, "Miss Ling is a beautiful girl. A figure as exalted as himself how could he possibly lie?"


"You're right, there's no way Miss Ling could be like that ..."


Lan Guan Zhi blinked watching the reactions of these three young men. They had clearly been fooled by Ling Qing Zhu's charm. The beauty of the girl is like a hidden knife.


Lan Guan Zhi took a breath before finally opening her voice. He said, "I'll tell Shuxiang that you want to talk to him when he gets here."


The three Thousand Sword Palace disciples gasped, their facial expressions now brightening again. They were grateful and were being very friendly to Lan Guan Zhi.


"Self Brother Yuan, you're very kind. I'm thanking you,"


"If you're having trouble or something needs help, don't ever hesitate to ask me. I'll try to help you,"


"I'll help you too. You don't have to be afraid,"


"Mn, thank you." Lan Guan Zhi saluted so politely. The three young men before him started to say goodbye and he saw them walking further and further away from him.


Lan Guan Zhi was just about to return to continue his training when the sound of footsteps disturbed him. He also heard a voice of exclamation that came none other than Wang Zhao.


"Young Master Lan..!" Wang Zhao ran in a great hurry. When he was in front of Lan Guan Zhi, he immediately took a lot of breath.


"..............." Lan Guan Zhu frowned looking at Wang Zhao who was so stupefied. He could tell that this young man had run so far that it was draining.


Wang Zhao adjusted his breathing and then tried to speak, "Finally .... I finally found you,"


"What's wrong?"


"Chairman Jing Yufeng gave this to me," Wang Zhao handed a scroll to Lan Guan Zhi which was then read by the forehead-clad youth.


Wang Zhao said, "Chairman Jing Yufeng requested that I and Young Master Lan go to Ye City for a mission. There's a rumor going around that the girls in the town disappeared all of a sudden,"


Wang Zhao was finally able to calm down again and then said, "I heard that there was a similar incident in another city and the other senior disciples of the Thousand Sword Palace began to investigate. While on this mission, it was given specifically to Young Master Lan and I."


"........... If so, let's go."


"All right..!" Wang Zhao followed Lan Guan Zhi from behind. This was his first mission after training for a week in the Thousand Swords Palace.


Wang Zhao was nervous, yet on one side he was extremely excited as well. This is the right time to see the extent of the development of his training so far.


"Young Master Lan? I haven't seen mister Xiao lately, miss Ling is also rarely seen. Did they both go on dates?"


"............ It's possible,"


Wang Zhao blinked hearing Lan Guan Zhi's cold voice. Actually he was just asking to be more familiar and be able to establish communication with this handsome young man, but he did not expect that the attitude of this young man would be so different.


Perhaps it was just his feelings or indeed Xiao Shuxiang's discussion with Ling Qing Zhu this was more sensitive to Lan Guan Zhi.


"Oh my goodness ...." Wang Zhao scratched his non-itchy cheek softly, "Why do I feel like I've done something wrong ..."


Wang Zhao saw that Lan Guan Zhi was a powerful and holy mountain. The calm expression of this young man was admirable and even he himself was fascinated by it.


But even though Lan Guan Zhi's feelings could not be known from the look on his face, it did not mean that Wang Zhao was unaware of something.


Wang Zhao saw that the beautiful eyes like calm clear water contained a little *vinegar. And this was only when he was discussing Xiao Shuxiang with Ling Qing Zhu.


Might as well. This was only the personal view of Wang Zhao alone who suspected that .... Lan Guan Zhi, Ling Qing Zhu and Xiao Shuxiang may have had a complicated relationship.


Seeing that the three of them were great figures and Ling Qing Zhu herself was a girl with extraordinary beauty, it was certain that the beautiful lady was the main character in the matter of these two young men.


"..............." Lan Guan Zhi himself did not know what Wang Zhao was thinking right now. He just looked at the scroll in his hand and then looked forward.


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