HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]
378 - Rana Qisheng (2)

Xiao Shuxiang brought Rana Qisheng to the back of the Level Nine Pagoda building. He crossed his arms and looked at the girl who was currently standing before him.

Xiao Shuxiang said without a tone, "I'll just go straight. What's your goal in marrying Lan Guan Zhi?"

Rana Qisheng jerked. He looked at this young man and nervously said, "I-I told you. My kingdom needs help and only cultivators who are as strong as I am,"

"Cultivator?" Xiao Shuxiang muttered, "But what I saw... You seem to have doubts about Lan Guan Zhi."

"I-that's not right, I-"

"Tell me the truth. I can see it. You have doubts about Lan'Er, but I don't know exactly why."

"Ehm..." Rana Qisheng was seen pinching his own fingertips. He was downcast with a facial expression that was so nervous. Even his voice sounded slow as he began to explain.

Rana Qisheng said, "I really am... No doubt about Yuan-Gege. He is a very strong and flawless figure. Ha-just... I'm the one with the problem."

Xiao Shuxiang frowned. Rana Qisheng bowed even more as he said, "Yuan-Gege is very handsome... And even though his attitude was cold, still many girls liked him. L'm... I'm actually worried about it,"

Rana Qisheng bit his lips as he said, "My kingdom needs a leader who is not only strong, but can also bully. At least.. Our enemy would be intimidated just by looking into his eyes. I'm not saying that Yuan Gege can't do it, but because he's too handsome ja-so.."

"Geez," Xiao Shuxiang scratched his head slowly and shook his head. "The point is you want a husband who has a fierce face, is that it?"

"Bu-not that.." Rana Qisheng shook his hand slowly. He said, "At least the person has an aura that's like a villain but very good. Ahh! I don't know..!"

Xiao Shuxiang clucked a few times seeing Rana Qisheng's reaction that suddenly crouched down while grabbing her own hair. He exhaled and said, "Well, if you don't really want to marry Lan'Er, then why do you keep applying?"

"Because only Yuan Gege can help me. I can't trust anyone else. The other young man I know has a very annoying and even very bad nature. Some of them even look greedy, I don't like."

Rana Qisheng covered his face with both hands and said, "I don't want to say this to Yuan-Gege for fear that it will hurt his heart. I thought that Yuan-Gege might be able to, but after a long stay here... Everyone was respectful towards him, but it was out of admiration. Yuan-Gege also seemed to have little to say and as he swung the sword I saw... He has a big heart."

"You mean Lan Guan Zhi can't kill people?"

"No-no, it's not..."

"I see," Xiao Shuxiang knew the intent of this girl's words. He took a breath and said, "Lan Guan Zhi does have a great sense of forgiveness. He can give even criminals a chance to change. This principle... I honestly don't like it because there are people who don't deserve to be given a chance at all twice,"

Rana Qisheng breathed slowly and nervously said, "I am also the truth... Don't want to force Yuan-Gege. But I do know... Yuan-Gege won't turn me down. He'll definitely help. His heart is very good..."

"If you really need help for your kingdom's security, then you don't have to apply for it. You already know Lan'Er is a good person, so she will certainly help you."

"It can, but without ties... Yuan-Gege just gave help and then left. My kingdom needs a protector, someone who can be a shield and stay with me. I have absolutely no choice but this.."

"Actually the enemy of your kingdom... Anybody?"

"That's... Not only other kingdoms, but also pirates. The most frightening is a group called Red Scorpions. They control the waters and have caused much trouble in my kingdom,"

Xiao Shuxiang took a breath, he usually did not want to get involved in other people's matters, but this girl wanted Lan Guan Zhi to be taken away. On the other hand, he was sure that his good friend had not had any thoughts of getting married to anyone.

Xiao Shuxiang exhaled, "It seems that it is really me who should solve your problem."

Rana Qisheng gasped, he looked up and looked at this young man before him. He then blinked and looked astonished expression, completely do not understand the purpose of this figure.

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Unannounced to his friends who were still in Lan Guan Zhi's room, Xiao Shuxiang brought Rana Qisheng to the Butterfly Sect. He even went to the mission retrieval hall and asked the disciples at that place to gather the Butterfly Sect disciples who had the desire to get married this year.

Rana Qisheng was clearly shocked. He blinked and stared in disbelief at the young man who had brought him here without asking if he agreed or not.

"You're this-"

"Here you go, come on."

"But-but.." Rana Qisheng flinched as his wrist was held by Xiao Shuxiang. He was even pulled and forced to follow this young man.

The news that Xiao Shuxiang was looking for a future husband for his female acquaintance instantly spread to all corners of the Butterfly Sect region. In an instant, there were many disciples who had already made ranks in the vast courtyard of the sect.

Rana Qisheng himself was extremely nervous. The girl did not even have the chance to pay good attention to the beauty in this place. He was too shocked by such a sudden change in situation.

"Did you hear? Big Senior Xiao came and had all the mature disciples gather together. I heard she wanted to pick a husband,"

"What?!" Hou Yong gasped to hear one of the Butterfly Sect disciples talking at the table beside him. He looked at the disciple and asked, "Say once more. What do you mean by Big Senior Xiao?"

"Of course Big Senior. He came and suddenly asked the disciples to gather. I heard she's looking for a future husband,"

A Butterfly Sect disciple who also heard the disciple's words seemed to ask, "Don't Brother Xiao already have Young Master Lan? Why does she want another husband, do they fight?"

"Hey..! Your mouth. The prospective husband was not for Big Senior Xiao, but the girl he brought."

"You fuckin. You should have said that from earlier, your words made a misunderstanding to know!"

"You're the one who thinks strangely, why blame me?"

Hou Yong exhaled watching his brother's debate. He looked at Bao Yu and Hai Feng, before nodding at each other. The three of them also went to the sect grounds to see Xiao Shuxiang.

"This time I don't know what else..." Hai Feng sighed and shook his head slowly.

Hou Yong said, "I'm sure of whatever it is.. It must not be far from the blood."

Bao Yu, Hai Feng, and Hou Yong looked dumbstruck as there were already many people lined up neatly in the vast courtyard of the sect. They frowned when they heard Xiao Shuxiang's voice.

Rana Qisheng did not know how she could end up like this. Moreover, in front of him now many youths were marching with just a single command from the young man beside him.

Rana Qisheng withdrew Xiao Shuxiang's hand and nervously asked, "Actually what are you doing? Why did you bring me here and what the fuck?"

Xiao Shuxiang looked over. His voice tonelessly said, "You want your kingdom protected, right? This was the only sect whose disciples would not hesitate to take anyone's life. They were all good children, but with a strong aura of intimidation. Just trust me with everything,"

Rana Qisheng blinked. He held Xiao Shuxiang's hand and bowed. His voice was slow as he said, "I beg you... Don't be like this. I did want to apply, but..."

Xiao Shuxiang looked at the girl beside him who looked to be shedding tears. He felt that he had scared the virgin child of others.

Xiao Shuxiang exhaled and then extended a hand. He gently rubbed the head of the girl beside him and made Rana Qisheng stunned.

Xiao Shuxiang said, "You don't need to worry or feel like you're losing your pride. This sect... I'm sure you'll like it a lot,"

Rana Qisheng looked up, he looked at Xiao Shuxiang and noticed the facial lines of this young man. The look in his eyes was difficult to interpret, but he seemed to have not expected this young man beside him to have a very soft tone of voice and honestly so pleasant.

Xiao Shuxiang watched the disciples of the Butterfly Sect in front of him and then said, "Rana Qisheng. She was the daughter of one of the kingdoms that existed in the Sun Drowning Empire. Her kingdom was in need of protection and she wanted marriage ties in order for her husband to become king and replace her father. So for those of you who are already thinking about marriage, then this word of mine should be a consideration."

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The disciples of the Butterfly Sect were shocked. Their facial expressions spontaneously changed and they were seen starting to pay attention to the girl beside Xiao Shuxiang. There was an unconscious and spontaneous disciple exclaiming.

"He's a 'Mr Princess'..! So does marrying him make me a 'King'?!"

"It turns out his identity is unusual. I was doubting. My mom and dad were just food stalls,"

"Okay, Big Senior Xiao carried an unexpected figure. How can I compare to him?"

Xiao Shuxiang watched his sect disciples muttering to themselves. He patted the girl beside him on the shoulder and said, "You can find the right person for you and your kingdom in this place."

"But..."

"Look carefully, then" Xiao Shuxiang exclaimed and asked that the Butterfly Sect disciples keep their lines neat. He held Rana Qisheng's hand and took the girl to walk in front of the line of disciples.

Rana Qisheng initially lowered his head, he felt fear. But when Xiao Shuxiang stopped stepping and opened his voice, he became jolted.

"What are you doing here?" Xiao Shuxiang opened his voice. He looked at a student who looked to be 14 years old.

The boy sternly said, "Ready Senior! I'm Zhong Zhejiang and already have a dream of getting married."

"Bucha, out. This is not a proposal for you," Xiao Shuxiang clicked the head of the male disciple and walked back while holding Rana Qisheng's hand.

"Look..." Rana Qisheng gulped, "You better get me back... This is not true at all. I'm really uncomfortable,"

"If for the safety of your kingdom... You should be ready for this." Xiao Shuxiang said, "I'll just go straight. That cultivator... Most never think of getting married,"

Xiao Shuxiang explained, "The cultivators just focus on practicing, improving the practice, and returning to practice. Usually they will only really think about the couple when they have extraordinary achievements. And there's more... Who precisely feels that marriage is a worldly thing and that it is inappropriate for a figure who wants to reach the highest level of practice."

Xiao Shuxiang unhesitatingly said, "To be honest. You have absolutely no chance, even I'm sure Lan Guan Zhi will not hesitate to reject your proposal. All the disciples in the Sky Sword Sect... They were really only focused on cultivating. Different from the kids here,"

Rana Qisheng noticed the facial lines of the young man holding his hands before starting to turn his head and looked at every face of the youths lined up neatly beside him.

Xiao Shuxiang said, "Can you tell what the disciples of this place are like?"

Rana Qisheng jerked. From the looks of it, these young men who lined up had quite charming faces. Especially with its own aura which is also very interesting. Only, there was still nothing to his liking.

"Well you'd better take me home-!!" The new Rana Qisheng would ask to be taken to Lan Guan Zhi's place when he saw someone who made his footsteps stop. His eyes were filled with shock beside his frozen body.

Xiao Shuxiang felt this awkwardness and turned his head. He looked towards what Rana Qisheng was looking at. He was astonished when not far in front of him was seen walking Yang Hao, Xiao WeiWei and with Jing Mi.

Rana Qisheng naturally did not pay attention to Xiao WeiWei, let alone the adult man beside the woman earlier. The look in his eyes was immediately fixed on the figure of a burly young man, fierce-looking, but had a very childish smile.

"Who is that young man?" Rana Qisheng suddenly opened his voice and made the line of disciples turn their heads and stared at the look in his eyes. Xiao Shuxiang also took notice.

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Everyone was shocked, including Xiao Shuxiang. They immediately looked towards Rana Qisheng and saw this beautiful girl smiling as if she had found something she was looking for.

"Wait," Xiao Shuxiang blinked. "Don't say you-"

"She is very similar to the one in my shadow," Rana Qisheng looked delighted. "Is that guy single? I want to know his name. I want to be close to him. Who's she?"

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