HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]
361 - Xiao Shuxiang (14)

Lan Xiao thought about it. If Lan Guan Zhi was here, then there was no way Xiao Shuxiang would not come. Moreover, the 'Mother' never forgets to always visit him whenever the opportunity arises.

Lan Xiao did not know that right now Xiao Shuxiang was busy living in the Demon World and improving the lives of the humans in the Forbidden Land.

The arrival of Xiao Shuxiang had a huge impact, he taught these humans many things including how to weave cloth. It was fortunate that he had practiced making clothes from Tianqi Mao until his talent could be used now.

Initially, Xiao Shuxiang was invited around the forest by several children and found a nest from a collection of silk spiders. The little animal lived in groups and no one used it. He also had an idea to make a simple weaving tool.

Of course in truth, Xiao Shuxiang could instantly make clothes with this silk spider using his spiritual energy, but that was tantamount to not providing an opportunity for the humans here to learn.

They need change and they need to develop themselves to create that change. His role here only paved the way for them to be able to develop.

"Master Xiao, how is this done?"

"Mn, you did well."

Not only women, even the men in this place were very excited about the new knowledge they had gained. At the same time, Xiao Shuxiang saw that the spirit of these people was so extraordinary that he might have forgotten about time.

There were three pieces of woven tools made by Xiao Shuxiang with the help of several people. And now, he saw these young men also seem to make other weaving tools by practicing what they have learned.

Han Li walked up to Xiao Shuxiang and smilingly said, "I'm very grateful. You've done so much for us,"

"............... I thought," Xiao Shuxiang tonelessly said, "Is it possible that these people will one day turn away and hate me."

Xiao Shuxiang sighed and said softly, "They only know that this Xiao Shuxiang is a savior. There's nothing else,"

"But I know what His Highness Xiao Shuxiang is like," Han Li patted the young man on the shoulder beside him and said, "The life I'm living right now is due to a gift from you."

"You ..."

"Money debt can be paid, but the debt of gratitude will continue to be carried to death. Young Master Xiao, without you helping me back then ... I won't even know my identity as a human being."

Xiao Shuxiang watched the old man beside him and then snorted softly. He crossed his arms and said in a haughty tone, "Oh. Good, you're self-conscious. Even though that day I was just a prank, I don't usually want to help others."

Han Li was stunned for a moment before blinking and finally laughing, "You're ruining the atmosphere just now."

Xiao Shuxiang laughed as well, he shook his head slowly and said. "You're old and smell the soil, so there's no need to dramatize things."

"Let's see who's talking" Han Li quipped, "You're an old turtle with a young human skin. Who do you want to trick, hm?"

"This is called a miracle. You will not be able to go on a lifelong path like this Venerable Xiao Shuxiang, so be grateful that you are lucky to meet me."

Han Li and Xiao Shuxiang laughed. They chatted, occasionally insinuating each other while watching these citizens work and came back laughing. This place gained tranquility, but the arrival of Xiao Shuxiang who brought new colors made this place even more pleasant.

These citizens were previously awkward to approach Xiao Shuxiang. They admired this charming young man, but were afraid to ask him to speak. They were even nervous when they wanted to greet him.

These people considered Xiao Shuxiang to be a noble figure so they needed to keep their distance and courtesy. But what happened was amazingly surprising.

It was not these people who greeted first, but Xiao Shuxiang. Even without giving respect like a dignified figure, Xiao Shuxiang actually greeted as if they were a close family of this young man.

Instead of bowing respectfully and greeting, Xiao Shuxiang instead said. 'Hey, uncle. What the hell are you doing?' or 'Your house is good, can I get some food?'.

Or when he met the girls who were secretly looking at him, Xiao Shuxiang instead smiled and said in an adorable innocent tone, 'You don't want acquaintances?'.

For Han Li who knew the true age of Xiao Shuxiang, he would certainly feel sorry for the girls who were tricked by that sinless handsome face. But looking at the girls who were happy made him unable to do anything.

Xiao Shuxiang was not a perverted young man or a figure who always spread charm, he remained at his limits and that was what made him easily familiar even to the girls.

In addition, even older women liked Xiao Shuxiang. This young man was very pleasant to talk to and always wanted to spend time with him.

On the other hand, the youths did not lose either. They and Xiao Shuxiang were like brothers who had not met for a long time. Their familiarity even made these young men not hesitate to take Xiao Shuxiang on an adventure in the forest to bathe together in the river.

They talk about many things, ranging from trivial to even perverted. There was even one of the youths who got a hard mention from his comrades for discussing mature matters and not maintaining politeness in front of Xiao Shuxiang.

The young man thought Xiao Shuxiang would feel annoyed and angry at them, but before that feeling came-Xiao Shuxiang instead responded with a talk that was no less perverted. Right then, these youths decided that they had already met the long-sought one-flow brother.

Not only the youths, the children could quickly get along with Xiao Shuxiang. Moreover, this young man is more connected to talk than other adults.

Xiao Shuxiang was a stranger and because he was different, people wanted to know more about him. But Xiao Shuxiang only showed a talent full of surprises that made people forget to ask more personal questions from him.

A face that looked plain and kind, then with his friendly demeanor made Xiao Shuxiang earn the trust of these people to listen to their complaints and personal matters. No one was not amazed at a Xiao Shuxiang.

!!!

Ahh!

A woman shouted and shocked everyone including Xiao Shuxiang and Han Li. The two rushed over to the woman whose hands were injured.

"What's going on?" Han Li asked.

"Tsk, this is just a thread scratch wound. Not a big deal-!!" the woman who examined her colleague was shocked when what she thought was a small wound turned out to be nothing.

"Go away," Xiao Shuxiang was also surprised because the woman whose hand was injured immediately vomited blood with a pale face and began to appear blue.

Xiao Shuxiang examined this woman's pulse and directly gave a toot at some point that would prevent the blood flow from flowing to the vital organs. Scratch wounds due to the thread apparently contained poison.

Xiao Shuxiang took a hint of blood dripping out from this woman's wound and then kissed her. There was a faint scent that made him frown.

"Master Xiao, how is it?" a man looks panicked. He was the husband of the woman who was being examined by Xiao Shuxiang.

"For a while stop your activities, but don't worry." Xiao Shuxiang asked for a large leaf and it didn't take long until Han Li picked it up for him.

The blood on the woman's wound had not stopped dripping, Xiao Shuxiang took out a few drops of such blood and then asked the young man in front of her for help to bandage this woman's wound.

Xiao Shuxiang could not directly wear his Night Dew Pill because he did not recognize this scent. He needed to ascertain whether the antidote to the poison would not have any other adverse effects.

Everyone watched Xiao Shuxiang's actions carefully. The young man took out a pill and put it into the blood he had taken just now.

The Night Dew Pill was Xiao Shuxiang's strongest poison dosing pill. It is milky white and easily melted. But the pill had now precisely turned pitch-black and gave off an unpleasant aroma.

!!!

"What's going on?!"

"Master Xiao!"

"I'll remove the poison in another way. Please help me and get some water,"

"Good,"

Han Li and some people were trying to help Xiao Shuxiang. They lifted the woman who was still grimacing in pain to one of the houses and laid her on the bed.

Inside the room, there were three women with Xiao Shuxiang helping him. The young man put his hand into the water and slowly raised it.

The three women saw the water rise somehow. Xiao Shuxiang gave the order, "Hold his hands and feet firmly."

"Ba-good,"

!!!

They waited long enough for the sound of the screams to slowly fade away. The previously closed door now began to open and the figure that came out was none other than Xiao Shuxiang.

"Mr Xiao, how is my wife?"

"He's fine now. You can go in and see him," Xiao Shuxiang looked at Han Li and gestured for the old man to follow him.

They walked over to where the weaving tools were and Han Li could no longer wait. He asked, "What really happened? They've been fine all along,"

"................." Xiao Shuxiang gently rubbed the woven cloth beside him and said, "Among the silk spiders ... There are types of fire lilies. This spider is actually harmless because its body can be used as a powerful medicine, but for self-protection, one of the threads he took out contained poison."

Han Li was surprised, "What poison is deadly?"

"Not generally. A person who is scratched by this spider thread will only experience pain or worst vomit. But for the woman's case, it's a different thing."

Han Li watched Xiao Shuxiang. He frowned, "What does that mean?"

"I don't know what this disease is ... But he seems to have a problem with the sugar levels in his blood. I need to learn more about this. As much as possible do not let the woman get close to the twine,"

"Actually ... Lady Yi Qi had this matter. Every time his finger was accidentally scratched, even if only a little bit of his blood would continue to flow nonstop and the wound would take a very long time to heal."

Xiao Shuxiang flinched, "Why didn't you say this before? Oh my gosh,"

Han Li flinched, "I didn't know that Lady Yi Qi would be there either."

Xiao Shuxiang sighed, "Alright. Everything has happened and because of this ... We also have to pay more attention to many things."

"Mn, I'm really sorry.."

"It's not your fault, come on."

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The unexpected incident earlier made Xiao Shuxiang decide to check the condition of every human in this place. His talent in terms of treatment actually made people surprised and more impressed with him.

The days changed, Xiao Shuxiang felt that there was nothing more he had to do in this place. After all his coming here was to see life in the forbidden land as well as calm himself down. Although to be honest whatever he did only removed a moment of sluggishness in his mind.

"Uncle Xiao, what's wrong with you?" a 9-year-old girl was seen putting down a basket containing her fruit and sitting next to Xiao Shuxiang who was looking at this artificial lake.

"What's wrong with me?" Xiao Shuxiang smiled and made the girl next to him appear pouting.

"A-Qiao asked, why did Uncle Xiao ask back? A-Qiao looks at Uncle as if thinking of something, does Uncle miss the house?"

"................." Xiao Shuxiang took a breath and spread out his hands, "Come away ... I'm just tired. All day long walks make me tired,"

"Does Uncle Xiao want a massage?" the girl smiled and excitedly stood up.

He started massaging Xiao Shuxiang's shoulders and happily said, "How is it?"

"Oh, you have a natural talent. Please the one over here, a little stronger."

"Like this?"

"Oh! Amazing, you did well,"

The girl smiled as she received the praise from Xiao Shuxiang. He long enough massaged the shoulder of this charming young man and began to open his voice.

A-Qiao said, "If Uncle Xiao likes, may I ask for something as a gift?"

"Mn? You want to make a relationship like that? What do you want?"

A-Qiao did not understand the intent of Xiao Shuxiang's words, but she unhesitatingly said. "Uncle Xiao has helped us a lot over the years, but A-Qiao doesn't know how you feel. Can you tell me?"

!!

Xiao Shuxiang was stunned, he spontaneously grabbed this little girl's hand and then pulled her to sit beside him. His facial expression was solemn as he looked at the sweet face of this nearby child.

"What did you say?" Xiao Shuxiang opened his voice.

A-Qiao took a breath and innocently said, "A-Qiao doesn't know what problem is bothering Uncle Xiao, which is why A-Qiao wants to know."

"Who told you I had a problem?"

"It all looks in your eyes, Uncle. A-Qiao could even see the uneasiness in your smile." A-Qiao said, "If you believe me. Can you tell me the cause of your anxiety?"

Xiao Shuxiang watched the little boy beside him carefully and then said, "You sure you will understand enough when I tell you?"

"Of course, my mom says A-Qiao's grown up."

Xiao Shuxiang gently rubbed the head of the girl beside him and then exhaled. He stared deep into the lake and remained silent for a long time.

"Uncle Xiao,"

"I'm not used to telling this to other people actually..." Xiao Shuxiang breathed softly, "I had a fight with my friend. What do you think?"

"G ..." A-Qiao rubbed her chin and then said, "A-Qiao doesn't want to get sucked up. A-Qiao also often sees adults fighting and simple-looking problems are complicated for them to solve,"

Xiao Shuxiang blinked, this innocent girl had quite an admirable thought. This has another meaning in terms of, 'too mature for his age'.

"A-Qiao also fought a lot, but we were able to quickly make up. If A-Qiao does something wrong, A-Qiao just gives a friend's favorite fruit and we get along. But the adults ... It's hard to understand,"

"Hmph, look at it. What I said," Xiao Shuxiang mocked and made the girl beside him puff up his cheeks.

A-Qiao said, "Uncle Xiao. A-Qiao hasn't lost, you have to tell me why you fought with your friend first. Only then will A-Qiao help you finish it,"

"That's so much confidence," Xiao Shuxiang smiled and then breathed slowly. He said, "This is a problem that you will not be able to solve. And it's impossible for me to tell you clearly, you could have had a nightmare."

"Don't scare me, Uncle Xiao."

"I'm serious, I can't even guarantee you'll eat well. It's not like the adults you've always seen, so you better go and play with your friends."

"Uncle Xiao, come with me."

"Mn?"

A-Qiao held Xiao Shuxiang's hand and took the handsome young man away. A-Qiao said, "Uncle Xiao already knows everyone here, but has yet to meet our Wise Chief. Grandpa's gonna help you,"

Xiao Shuxiang frowned, he did not know where to take him but was too tired to protest. He followed this little boy who took him into the forest.

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