HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]

HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]
36 - Ruckus (1)

The commotion caused by those cultivators attracted attention. People started to gather, they were watching a fierce fight involving Siu Yixin and Hu Li.


While inside his own tent Xiao Shuxiang was seen focusing on dodging every attack from the five cultivators fighting him. Nie Shang's tables and chairs fell victim to how powerful their attacks were.


Just look, Xiao Shuxiang kicked a chair towards one of the cultivators and only once did the sword-seat slash split and crumble in midair. There was also a cultivator who kicked the wooden table towards Xiao Shuxiang, but the object suffered the same fate with just a single powerful fist from the Alchemist Chef.


"Why do you keep dodging?" one swordsman sneered, "Where was your haughty attitude just now, huh? Xiao Shuxiang!"


"You're just a big mouth. If it's so strong, then stop dodging and counter my attack, damn it!"


Xiao Shuxiang clinked at his body. The sword of one of his opponents slashed through the air and the blade of such a sharp weapon flashed over his face.


He twisted his body and fended off the attacks from the other opponents by wearing the White Jade Flute.


Xiao Shuxiang said, "I thought you guys came with a lot of preparation. But unexpectedly even after hearing about me, you guys still act disdainfully like this. It's totally unacceptable."


Xiao Shuxiang in his movements, he took out a torch that became the lighting of the tent. He also used the Wind Breathing Technique to further increase the flames on the torch until two warriors were hit by an attack that made them bounce.


!!


The flame grew bigger and burned the left side of the tent belonging to Nie Shang. The flames continued to propagate and cause a commotion even including Hu Li who was fighting fiercely at the moment.


The three warriors who were fighting Xiao Shuxiang also gasped. The roof of the tent began to fall, even including the beams that supported it.


They avoided it, but Xiao Shuxiang instead used the opportunity to avenge every attack addressed to him.


"Nonsensical...!" one of the warriors cursed. The clothes on his chest had burns and the pain was clear to the skin.


In Xiao Shuxiang's smile, there was a hint of cruelty. "I could be even more insolent. Isn't this your request."


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Although the five cultivators had come for revenge, they were still paying attention to the surrounding conditions, including the safety of the other cultivators. This is why they cannot be serious in exerting force.


Those warriors cared about the other fellows even though they were from different sects. Merely, Xiao Shuxiang himself did not think so. That handsome young man always fought without caring for the safety of those around him.


Let alone the lives of Hu Li who was his loyal servant, even the lives of Mo Huai and Nie Shang, including Siu Yixin he never cared about. For him, if one of his friends is dead-then that's their limit. He has no obligation to protect the lives of others.


!!


A beam collapsed again, this time the melting of the burning tent also fell and almost hit Xiao Shuxiang and his five opponents. The atmosphere surrounded by flames increasingly made the battle groove fierce.


Xiao Shuxiang did not wear a sword, instead he pedaled his White Jade Flute to fend off the opponent's attack. He also did not use Qi to fight, but the dexterity of each of his movements was truly mesmerizing.


His practice was indeed at the 5th level of Forging Qi, in a word-of-he had no hope of winning against five people at once. Moreover, his opponent's practice was higher than his own.


Only, Xiao Shuxiang was able to move more freely was because his battle experience and his mastery of breathing techniques were not playful. 


He mastered the Wind Breathing Technique and the Fire Breathing Technique. One of these two techniques has even been developed into the Water Breathing Technique. And so far, only he has the three breathing techniques. The talent that actually brought the Eastern Continent to dark history.


Thank you to the owner of the Heaven and Earth Breathing Book who has given the results of his creation to a figure like Xiao Shuxiang. Suppose he gave the book to a better cultivator, perhaps the dark tragedy in the Eastern Continent would never have happened.


Xiao Shuxiang's breathing technique would get even stronger when combined with Qi. But because of the seal given to him, Xiao Shuxiang now had restrictions on using all three of his breathing techniques. And compared to the Fire-fighting Breathing technique these five cultivators only needed one among the three breathing techniques he mastered.


The proof, did not last long-Xiao Shuxiang had already made a man who was his opponent kneel on the ground. The cultivator groaned in pain as Xiao Shuxiang's hand pierced through his body and pulled his spine firmly.


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The other cultivators were shocked and for a while it was like it was hard to move. The circumstances around them were filled with stifling smoke, moreover they still had to keep watch with tents and burning wooden beams.


Xiao Shuxiang pulled the cultivator's hair and slightly bowed his body. He said with a deep meaning, "I am now trying to be a good person by not pulling out your heart. But because of you, my clothes got dirty again."


"Alright, you can take your revenge away to hell. Incidentally, all this time I've been able to live with your grudges." 


Xiao Shuxiang threw the cultivator violently and allowed him to feel extreme pain. He did not just kill the cultivator. He was unwilling to give an easy death to his opponent right now.


There were four cultivators clenching their hands. The four of them were eager to pummel Xiao Shuxiang right now, but the conditions around them were already too bad. This burning tent can collapse and befall them. Especially now that the smoke has become a nuisance.


"The four of you, do you want to be in the same condition?" Xiao Shuxiang stared at these four opponents, his left hand sticky from blood. But he could still break some more backbones.


"Xiao Shuxiang's...! My wife's death will be avenged. You'll pay with your life!"


"Oh, did I cause your wife to die?" Xiao Shuxiang said sarcastically. "Well, when did I kill your wife? Don't tell me because I deserve to be the target of vengeance, until your wife is killed by someone else, you're throwing her fault on me."


The emotions of those cultivators overflowed. One of them who was holding his chest seemed to be staring fiercely at Xiao Shuxiang. "There is no way we are recklessly accusing! You killed his wife and you killed my daughter too! The massacre at Longyan's Shop, you can't possibly forget that...!"


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Now Xiao Shuxiang was shocked. The massacre at Longyan's Shop wasn't his wish. But how could he explain all of those things, while himself still wondering.


Xiao Shuxiang actually wanted to say that the massacre that occurred in the tavern a few days ago was not his fault. He had a dream that was actually unknowingly connected to the real world. Yet these cultivators would obviously not believe it nor would they want to hear an explanation.


"Blaming me for the death of your wife and child...? Hah, amazing." Xiao Shuxiang's eyes stoned, his voice cold. "It should be as warriors you know... That in this world, you can't always be the protectors of others."


There are times when a person is protected by others, but there are also times when he must be self-conscious to be strong to be able to protect himself. This is important to remember for those who live in a world of ruthless warriors.


Amidst the numerous flames, one of the cultivators raised his voice. He pointed at Xiao Shuxiang, "You dare to say that because you never know the meaning of a relationship! A being like you who has no heart, how can you understand the pain of others!"


"......"


Xiao Shuxiang smiled, "I also have a wife, parents, siblings and friends that I have always considered family. Is correct. I don't know what a relationship means to you. But for me, it wasn't me who was supposed to protect them... But they are my protectors. Do you want to know why they accepted my identity? Of course because they realized that making Xiao Shuxiang an enemy, would actually lead this world to destruction."


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Nie Shang's entire tent is now collapsing, including his wooden beams. Hu Li who was outside called out his Young Master's name, as well as Nie Shang who witnessed that. The people who were spectators were also so noisy, they were obviously shocked but could not do anything about it.


In a moment, Hu Li and Siu Yixin's fight came to a halt. The cultivators who were the opponents of the two were also startled, but not worried about the cultivators who were currently trapped inside the tent.


Their opponents were more concerned about Xiao Shuxiang's state. By being caught in the great flames and the ruins of the wooden beams, it was impossible for their enemy to survive. Moreover, Xiao Shuxiang's practice was now at a low level.


"Young Master Xiao...!" Hu Li blasted his fox fire which would extinguish the other flames that blazed before him. He was wearing too much Qi. His chest was currently in pain, but he did not care. He must save his Young Master.


"Brother Xiao...!" Nie Shang was just about to run when the fire was extinguished, but his arm was held by Mo Huai.


"Young Master Nie, you don't go there. Still too dangerous,"


"But, Mo Huai. Brother Xiao..."


"Young Master Xiao will definitely be fine. I'm sure it is,"


Nie Shang looked at Mo Huai. This young man seemed to have great confidence in his Brother Xiao. It was as if the pessimistic and timid feeling that existed in Mo Huai disappeared when it came to Xiao Shuxiang.


"Young Master Xiao...! Young Master...?!" Hu Li called out to his master. The smoke as well as the panic that engulfed his heart made Hu Li unable to use his kiss to search for Xiao Shuxiang.


"♬♪ Yo, yo! It would be very tragic and also embarrassing, if he were to die from being hit by the ruins yo! ♬♩"


"Master Siu! You don't talk like that...!" Hu Li snapped, she was in a panic and Siu Yixin actually spoke in that tone. Siu Yixin's style of speech did not change at all.


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