HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]
390 - Patriarch Yu Chang Hai

Patriarch Yu Chang Hai held back the hand of Xiao Shuxiang who was just about to walk over to beat Ying Tao up. He said, "Calm down and listen to me. Right now let Lan Guan Zhi come bring the girl. He's been hurt so much, we'll wait a minute."

Xiao Shuxiang watched Patriarch Yu Chang Hai before starting to exhale, "Alright. It's up to the Patriarch,"

Patriarch Yu Chang Hai heaved a sigh of relief, yet he could still see the sense of objection in the eyes of this young man. He will talk when he hears footsteps.

"My brother..!"

Xiao Shuxiang turned his head, he saw Jing Mi rushing over to him and his fellow student Lan Guan Zhi. Rana Qisheng was among them and looked very pale-faced.

"Brother, we'll be here as soon as Young Master Lan comes calling. What the hell is going on?" Jing Mi had actually been shocked ever since coming and seeing the chaos in Big Dipper City. He grew even more shocked as he watched the severe damage the sect had suffered.

Rana Qisheng had the same reaction, the girl would only talk when her eyes were fixed on three people who appeared to be chained. He even closed his mouth with both hands so surprised.

Xiao Shuxiang realized that and immediately said, "These people are already making a mess. They're coming for you. Waahs... You're this. Do you know how many students died and were injured because of you?"

"Shuxiang, please,"

"Brother, don't talk like that." Jing Mi said, "They were wrong. Why are you blaming Miss Rana?"

"Brother Jing, you're asking the obvious the answer. Do I need to say it more painfully, huh?"

"My brother-"

"To-please don't fight because of me.." Rana Qisheng held onto Jing Mi's arm with both hands, as if restraining this big man to argue over Xiao Shuxiang.

He knew it was all because of his presence. The Sky Sword Sect and the citizens of Big Dipper Star City would not be attacked if he did not come to this place.

Patriarch Yu Chang Hai sneezed suddenly before starting to open his voice, "You are Rana Qisheng? Better explain who they are and what they're after you,"

"That's..." Rana Qisheng said slowly. His voice was somewhat trembling as he said, "A-I don't actually know. Too many people are after my life,"

Xiao Shuxiang said, "Why could that be so? You're not just a weak, stupid, ordinary girl?"

"My brother-"

"What's? What's?"

Lan Guan Zhi shook his head at Xiao Shuxiang's behavior, he was sure that his friend's mood was not good right now.

On the other hand, Ying Tao who was still trying to endure the pain in his body started to clearly see Rana Qisheng. He had heard the girl's voice before, but because of her eye-wounds sometimes it was blurry and sometimes it became clear.

The previously unconscious Jade Liong slowly opened his eyes. It took a long time for his vision to clear and he began to pay attention to his surroundings.

The look in his eyes was on a girl who was none other than his target. He slowly turned his head, noticed the chains that bound his hands together and also realized that his two comrades were in the same condition.

"This chain... Not too strong," Jade Liong could still feel spiritual energy flowing within his body. The energy flow was weak, but he felt that this was enough.

With a single breath, the serious wound he had sustained quickly recovered. The chains binding Jade Liong's hands and feet were instantly cut off. A shock wind was created and along with it - he charged towards Rana Qisheng.

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This surprise attack was unusually fast, but Patriarch Yu Chang Hai was able to react in that split second. He without even turning his head directly smashed into Jade Liong's chest with his fist.

Either one was conscious or not, but one hand of Patriarch Yu Chang Hai held firmly onto Xiao Shuxiang's wrist. This was proof that it was Lan Guan Zhi's previous good friend who wanted to attack, but was stopped by Patriarch Yu Chang Hai.

The first patriarch of the Heavenly Sword Sect knew full well that if Xiao Shuxiang were to make a move, then Jade Liong's body couldn't possibly still be intact, let alone the mood this young man was in was looking unfriendly.

Rana Qisheng almost fell so shocked that he had not been held back by Jing Mi. He had not expected that such a strong chain could still be broken so easily.

Jade Liong coughed, he vomited blood and felt an immense pain in his chest. He growled, "Damn it. I'll take your lives today..!"

Xiao Shuxiang's eyes sharpened upon hearing that remark. He jerked Patriarch Yu Chang Hai's hand and suddenly was right in front of Jade Liong. His hand firmly gripped the man's neck and even pressed him hard against the ground.

"You know. Since I respect the Patriarch, I still let you live now. Don't test my limits,"

"Akh, ha ha. If you kill me, then this place-akh... You'll all perish."

"compared to you... This hand has destroyed many people like you. I will gladly let you give it a try," Xiao Shuxiang tightened his grip. His knees were even deliberately pressed firmly against the opponent's back.

"Xiao'Er, stop! He could die," Patriarch Yu Chang Hai exclaimed, but Jade Liong's cry was too loud that his cry was muffled.

Ying Tao growled as he sensed Jade Liong in danger. The chain that bound his hands was cut off and he charged towards Xiao Shuxiang. Loud sounds rang out and simultaneously created a shock wind.

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Patriarch Yu Chang Hai and the others were surprised, they had not had the time to react when Ying Tao hit the wall due to being hit by a powerful kick from Xiao Shuxiang, they were not, while the explosion was created on the floor as a result of Lan Guan Zhi's good friend using the Blood Control Technique to Jade Liong.

The atmosphere instantly turned chaotic in an instant, even Jing Mi and Rana Qisheng couldn't react so surprised.

Xiao Shuxiang stood up and then looked at his friends. He opened his voice, "Sorry. I shouldn't have killed them so fast,"

Patriarch Yu Chang Hai no longer felt a chill in his body from witnessing this unfathomable manner of Xiao Shuxiang. He did not know what to be angry or what to the young man who had already taken two lives at once.

Jade Liong was killed with a broken neck and exploding body, while Ying Tao lost his life as his head was smashed into a rough stone wall.

Patriarch Yu Chang Hai felt a pulse in his head. He opened his voice, "Lan Guan Zhi. You better get your friend out of this place. I don't want him to take out the remaining captives,"

Lan Guan Zhi walked over and then pulled Xiao Shuxiang's hand. He took this good friend away, as much as possible to go to a place where Xiao Shuxiang could be calmer.

"Lan Zhi, I don't want to go. I'm fine,"

"We're going now. Let Patriarch Yu handle it,"

"But-" Xiao Shuxiang was forced to follow Lan Guan Zhi because this young man did not let go of his handrails. He turned his head towards Jing Mi and the man responded with a soft nod.

Xiao Shuxiang walked out, climbing the stairs with his hands held by Lan Guan Zhi. He said, "Where do I know with just such a light blow and they die instantly. Ah, sucks.."

Lan Guan Zhi glanced at her little best friend and opened her voice, "You're acting that way because it's a pity they die so easily?"

"I should have skinned them alive first. Their deaths were in vain,"

"................." Lan Guan Zhi exhaled and then said, "You know full well that they were seriously injured and what do you mean by a light attack? Is throwing people's bodies and getting their heads crushed a light attack?"

Xiao Shuxiang could not reply to his good friend. And knowing that this young man beside her became quiet made Lan Guan Zhi re-open his voice.

The younger brother of Patriarch Lan Xu Jian said softly, "I know you are upset that Lan Xiao is injured. But if you can... Kill others,"

Lan Guan Zhi slightly lowered his eyes when he again said, "I don't want to force you. You don't have to do what I say either. You don't even have to listen to me if you don't like it. It's just..."

Lan Guan Zhi slowly let go of her handrails and made her best friend flinch. He was actually very worried if Xiao Shuxiang continued like this.

He knew full well that the world of warriors was extremely cruel, exchanging attacks and killing each other was common. But do they not know that the loss of one life is the initial trigger for the birth of revenge?

Xiao Shuxiang had outlived him... Should be able to realize this. But most likely his good friend did know, it was just that Xiao Shuxiang did not care and that was what made him feel that as good as he was trying to guide someone.... This subject will not change.

"A-Yuan...?"

"No problem. It's okay," Lan Guan Zhi breathed slowly. He shouldn't have thought of protecting this person. They have different thoughts, the path is certainly not the same. He does not want to hold a relationship too tightly, especially when he knows it is weak and easily broken.

Xiao Shuxiang grabbed Lan Guan Zhi's hand. He made his best friend flinch and he walked as if he was pulling this young man. No one spoke as long as they had not walked up the stairs one by one.

Xiao Shuxiang then started to open his voice, "I don't know what you're feeling right now. Your expression is always calm and hard to read. I'm not the White Cat who can tell what you're thinking with just a look in the eye. But A-Yuan..."

Xiao Shuxiang looked at Lan Guan Zhi and said a little more slowly, "I know from the tone of your voice. You're a really good friend and this time it was my fault. I should have been more in control,"

Xiao Shuxiang lowered his gaze and remained in his good friend's hands while walking. He said, "It's not just because Lan Xiao was injured, but there are many people who don't know anything and instantly become victims. I'm upset that they hurt so many people and don't look guilty at all,"

"I'm angry too."

Xiao Shuxiang flinched and looked at Lan Guan Zhi. The tone of his good friend's voice was calm and the expression of this young man was as usual. There was absolutely no sign of anger and it made him astonished.

"L-Yuan..."

"They must be punished severely for what they have done, but not yet. The timing's not right,"

"A-I know," Xiao Shuxiang inwardly lent himself. Of course, when compared to himself-patriarch and the disciples of this sect were the ones who should be the most furious. He was now completely amazed by how great their self-control that came from the Sky Sword Sect was.

Lan Guan Zhi watched his good friend. At this kind of time, it was usual for Xiao Shuxiang to insist on arguing. But seeing his friend now not doing that, he was sure that this young man was thinking the same thing.

They're trying to fix a strained relationship lately. In the eyes of others they may look already made up and as usual, but they both know... It's not the same anymore.

"A-Yuan, are you still mad at me?" Xiao Shuxiang suddenly opened his voice and made Lan Guan Zhi mutter in response.

"When am I mad at you?"

"Then are you disappointed in me?"

"Slightly," Lan Guan Zhi saw her good friend freeze and she reached out, rubbing and patting slowly on Xiao Shuxiang's back.

Lan Guan Zhi said, "This grandfather never disappoints."

Xiao Shuxiang laughed bitterly, "Damn it. So you just pranked me? Aiya... I am sad, though,"

"Want to lean?"

"Lan Guan Zhi..!" Xiao Shuxiang nudged his good friend's arm and spontaneously grabbed him back. He had barely made Lan Guan Zhi fall.

"Shuxiang," Lan Guan Zhi did not expect to almost slip. He flicked his good friend's forehead and made Xiao Shuxiang grimace.

They walked back and this time Lan Guan Zhi heard her good friend nagging while rubbing her forehead. He watched this young man and then opened his voice.

Lan Guan Zhi said, "Maybe I should do as Xiongzhang says,"

Xiao Shuxiang turned his head, he blinked and asked. "What did your brother say?"

".......... Tied you to bed."

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Xiao Shuxiang nearly tripped on his own foot. He stared at his best friend's horror and even goosebumps, "You-You don't talk like that. A-let alone in a quiet place that is just the two of us here. Really am! I'm really not that kind of person. I'm a young man who likes girls,"

"What are you thinking? I want to tie you up and send you to Miss Ling's bed,"

!!

Xiao Shuxiang was startled for the second time, only that the pounding that sounded on his chest was not as fierce as earlier. He said, "Ah... A-yuan's. You shouldn't talk half way. I'm gonna misunderstand,"

Lan Guan Zhi shook his head. "No matter how handsome you are, I won't want to be with you."

"You think I want to be with you? I am still very normal," Xiao Shuxiang rubbed his arms as if he was still goosebumps. He remembered something and then said, "I almost forgot. I haven't returned your forehead ribbon,"

"I haven't returned yours either. I keep it in my room,"

"Then let's go over there and get it, then,"

"Mrs,"

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