HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]
446 - The Middle Sun Empire

Xiao Shuxiang's Dragon Breath Pill was indeed amazingly powerful. But behind its prowess, this pill has the disadvantage of not being able to recover a cracked dantian. This pill deficiency was only discovered by Xiao Shuxiang when he was treating one of the cultivators.

In addition, Xiao Shuxiang now understood that his Dragon Breath Pill was indeed extraordinary, but it was not perfect yet. He was even reminded of how the Dragon Breath Pill did not work or even reacted slowly when used to treat Lan Guan Zhi.

Xiao Shuxiang focused on thinking while still checking the injured people. He felt that the only alchemist who could treat the cracking dantian was the Third Patriarch of the Sky Sword Sect, Alchemist Zhou Yan. It was just that right now the figure was still at the Upper Cultivation Realm.

Xiao Shuxiang shook his head slowly, "How is this...? I can't go to the Upper Cultivation Realm at will and if I get out of this place... Feng Ying will be overwhelmed treating all of them."

Xiao Shuxiang was still thinking when Feng Ying suddenly opened his voice. The young man muttered expressionlessly and with still the same eyes.

"Lili spider flowers, ice ginseng roots, moon grass and fire tongue leaves are each 500 thousand years old. I also need land from forgotten lands..."

"Feng Ying, what did you just say?" Xiao Shuxiang frowned. He felt that this young man beside him was very strange.

"The third level Immortal Pill belongs to Shizun. The pill could heal a dantian that was experiencing a light crack," Feng Ying said. "The kind of plant I mentioned is in the Shizun residence, but the age of this plant is still too young. No one's even reached 100 years,"

Xiao Shuxiang flinched, he widened his eyes as he began to understand Feng Ying's speech intent. "You..! Are you able to concoct the immortal pills belonging to the Three Elders?!"

"Yes," Feng Ying nodded softly, "But I have only ever practiced with a 50-year-old herbal plant. I've never tried using older plants, but Shizun says that I've been successful and it'll get better if the herbs I use age as needed."

"Mh.... Why didn't you tell me that."

Feng Ying turned her head when she heard Xiao Shuxiang say. He saw the charming young man beside him shaking his hands and was shocked as a pile of herbs was now on the table.

"It's..." Feng Ying knew clearly every plant she saw. These were the types of herbs he mentioned earlier and each one had a distinctive strong aroma.

The cultivators inside the room were also shocked. From the smell, it is clear that the herbal plant has an unusual age. Ordinary people who were not within the count of cultivators knew that Xiao Shuxiang took out a priceless treasure.

Xiao Shuxiang calmly said, "It just so happens that my herb garden needs a little tidying up. You can wear that, and if you have less to say."

"Brother Xiao..."

"Young Master Xiao..!"

Watching these people so excited made Xiao Shuxiang sigh. He said, "Of course I don't give it away for free. From now on you owe me, okay?"

"No problem!" a cultivator exclaimed and resolutely said. "From now on I will give you my life, Mr. Xiao..!"

"Hoho, that's good. I like it," Xiao Shuxiang smiled and gently wagged his front hair bangs. He said, "You guys should praise me from now on. Let's say 'excellent'."

"You're amazing, Mr. Xiao..!"

"You are amazing..!"

There were people who were very happy and became excited when praising Xiao Shuxiang, especially when they saw the Alchemist Chef smiling happily as if he really liked this compliment. However there were also among the people who shook their heads, they inwardly clucked a few times due to Xiao Shuxiang's attitude like this.

"He hasn't changed at all..." Sian Ru was among the injured and grimacing cultivators. Xiao Shuxiang was far ahead of him, but he could still see clearly how the young man liked compliments so much.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk... I still can't believe there's anyone who's as completely shameless as he is." Sian Ru muttered, "Aiih... Look at that shitty face. He was clearly taking advantage of this situation. He made everyone owe him a debt of gratitude. It's regrettable,"

"Jiejie, you talk like that but why are your cheeks flushed..?"

"What?" Sian Ru spontaneously turned her head and looked at the fellows who were nearby. She said, "My cheeks are blushing not from seeing the charming smile of Xiao Shuxiang, you know! That's not possible..!"

"But... I haven't even asked you like that.."

"Easy! Don't bother me..!"

That Heavenly Sword Sect disciple who was a fellow-brother of Sian Ru could only be silent before finally sighing. He would not say anything, including guessing what he saw from the girl's face and misbehavior.

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The members of the Sky Pagoda Sect who came and helped with the repairs in the Middle Sun Empire were none other than Ling Lang Tian, Ling Qing Qi and their five fellow-siblings.

Ling Lang Tian was in the Sky Sword Sect. He helped Lan Guan Zhi rebuild every building that had previously been razed to the ground. He actually had a lot of questions, but given the conditions it was impossible to figure out-he even undoed that intention.

On the other hand, the Middle Sun Emperor Palace was also in repair. Dai Chen himself only took five days to completely recover after having a fierce fight against the leader of the Bloody Mist Sect.

Xiao Lu was inside the temporary room that had previously been prepared for him. He was cared for and guarded by Xiao WeiWei and Li Qian Xie. Some of the Butterfly Sect disciples also always came and accompanied him.

Not only them, but also the little prince who was the son of Dai Chen and Li Qian Xie. This handsome boy was none other than Pan Yue.

"A ning... I brought you some fruits. We should eat it,"

Xiao Lu smiled and received a basket of sweet oranges from the little hands of the son. "My little prince is indeed very good~ Mother will definitely eat him. Thank you~"

Pan Yue smiled and hugged Xiao Lu. He said softly, "A ni'ng should take good care of yourself. Don't worry about the others, I'll help Father Emperor take care of everyone,"

"Waaah... My little prince is understanding. I'm counting on you~"

"The good boy..." Xiao WeiWei gently rubbed Pan Yue's head and smiled. Although in a situation that was still in a tense atmosphere after everything that happened - this boy did not feel afraid at all.

"My grandson is very brave..." Xiao WeiWei gave a small package to the boy in front of him. He said, "This is sugar for you. Bring and eat when you help your Emperor Father, hm?"

"Thank you, Granny~" Pan Yue smiled. He put his hands together and saluted before walking away. Li Qian Xie and the women who were with him seemed to smile at how polite the boy was.

Xiao WeiWei took a breath and said, "He is very sweet with his very polite manner. It's a beautiful smile,"

Xiao Lu smiled and nodded slowly. He said, "Mother is right. All this time when I saw his smile... My fatigue seems to be reduced a lot. He's keeping me calm,"

"She did give a more cheerful color to this palace," Li Qian Xie added. He also took one of the citrus fruits that Pan Yue brought and peeled it for Xiao Lu.

Xiao WeiWei looked back at Xiao Lu and then looked at his daughter's feet. He opened his voice, "Look at you. Your legs look so swollen. You shouldn't have gotten into such a dangerous fight, let alone in such a big pregnancy."

"Let Mom massage you, this can be effective to reduce the swelling.."

"But Mother-"

"It's okay," Xiao WeiWei smiled and then said, "You should also routinely soak your feet in warm water. And since I know you like to go for a walk, then please cut back on your activities. Walking around is also good in your circumstances, but try not to overdo it."

"Mother take it easy," Li Qian Xie opened his voice. She smiled and said, "I'll take care of Big Brother Lu Yang Beautiful. Just like how to take care of me,"

"All right..." Xiao WeiWei smiled and gently rubbed Li Qian Xie's head. He said, "Get up with Xiao Lu. You guys gotta help each other, hm?"

Li Qian Xie nodded happily. Xiao WeiWei was not her real mother, but she already considered this woman as her own mother. He liked both of these people, he was always treated well.

Other than the state that looked quite calm in the Middle Sun Emperor Palace, conditions were also as calm as those in the Flower Dew City and the Blood Skull Sect right now.

All of this can happen because there are not many casualties. This time, every place seemed to have predicted that they would be engaged in a fight and it was not far from Xiao Shuxiang's actions.

True, Xiao Shuxiang divided the group of his fellow disciples and spread them to places suspected of being targeted by the enemy. Of course, there were also people who had prepared themselves before, even long before the disciples of the Butterfly Sect came.

These people were those who knew full well the risks of being in a relationship with a figure like Xiao Shuxiang. Whoever it is must know that he has an unmitigated enemy.

Tianqi Mao, Shuai Niao, Lai Kuan Ye, including Dai Chen knew the identity of Xiao Shuxiang who was the figure of the Destroying Star. This title can already give an idea of what he has done in the past and what others think of him.

The title as the Destroying Star also gives an idea of how many people are afraid and vengeful of him. It did not rule out that there were among the enemies from the past who were now targeting Xiao Shuxiang. Wu Ji Zhen of the Bloody Mist Sect was one such real example.

That was why both Tianqi Mao and the others had already made some preparations. They certainly prioritize the safety of the lay people and because of the discretion of each owner of the territory - not many casualties.

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Three weeks of improvement and now Xiao Shuxiang could breathe fresh air while walking leisurely like this. He no longer had the task of treating people because now the Three Elders were doing it.

The alchemist Zhou Yan came home in the middle of the second week and the Three Elders of the Sky Sword Sect were greatly shocked. Zhou Yan had never expected that when he returned home from the Upper Cultivation Realm - the conditions in his residence were like being engulfed by disaster.

There were many questions and that was why the figure he first remembered in his mind was Xiao Shuxiang. Zhou Yan without waiting for the time directly went to the Cold Cloud City and of course came back surprised by what happened.

Cold Cloud City was not much different from where he lived. He met Xiao Shuxiang and the charming young man without hesitation told him everything and in exchange for the information-Zhou Yan was forced to intervene to treat the wounded.

Xiao Shuxiang of course left immediately regardless of anyone because it could be that Zhou Yan changed his mind. Now he could actually breathe fresh air in the absence of any herbal scent.

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

Currently Xiao Shuxiang was walking with his good friend, who else if not Lan Guan Zhi. The sky in the afternoon looks so beautiful and soothing. Moreover, the wind that blows slowly has indeed brought coolness.

"You should be with Alchemist Zhou Yan," Lan Guan Zhi opened his voice. He said without a tone, "You can learn something from him."

"You mean learning to concoct an immortal pill that I don't know what it is?" Xiao Shuxiang crossed his arms and said, "The Three Elders will absolutely not allow me to get close let alone see him concoct. He distinguished me from Feng Ying,"

Xiao Shuxiang puffed his cheeks, "You know what? The Three Elders asked Feng Ying to help him concoct, while I was told to step aside. Very favoritism,"

"Alchemist Zhou wouldn't do that. You must have made a mistake,"

"God... You defended her?" Xiao Shuxiang shook his head slowly. "You should have defended me more who is your best friend, A-Yuan. You're infuriating..! I don't want to talk to you anymore, hmph!"

Lan Guan Zhi watched his good friend's behavior and took a slow breath. He followed Xiao Shuxiang's steps and did not speak at all.

Surprisingly, it didn't take long until this good friend of hers reopened her voice. Whereas before Xiao Shuxiang himself said he did not want to talk to her anymore. The behavior of this subject is very difficult to guess.

"For Wang Zhao, damage was everywhere. Aiya.. He could even do a lot of commotion in the Upper Cultivation Realm," Xiao Shuxiang clucked and said. "If I had known he would be like this, then the first time I met him - I would have broken his neck."

"Mn, but now it's all over." Lan Guan Zhi said calmly, "You've worked hard too."

"You're right," Xiao Shuxiang exhaled and said, "Although my physique is fine. But mentally I'm not made of steel, I feel very tired..."

Lan Guan Zhi was just about to speak when an exclamation sounded. He also saw that the one who called out his name and Xiao Shuxiang was none other than Yi Wen, the Mad Beggar Boy, and a few cultivators.

"Brother Xiao..! Come here..!"

"Lan'Er Gege, come here..!"

"Well..." Xiao Shuxiang watched on a long and quite wide bamboo bench-there was Yi Wen, the Mad Beggar Boy, Lan Xiao, Mo Huai, Xiao Qing Yang, including his White Cat.

There were also Hu Li, Siu Yixin, Nie Shang, as well as Zhi Shu and the four disciples of the Butterfly Sect. Even the three disciples from the Sky Sword Sect joined in. Everyone gathers together like this and looks like they are enjoying a watermelon. Xiao Shuxiang didn't even know what kind of expression to have at seeing how excited his friends were just because of the fruits he had somehow gotten from where it was.

"Isn't the Butterfly Sect's orchard destroyed. How they... Aiya.." Xiao Shuxiang shook his head slowly. He also walked closer with his best friend.

Lan Guan Zhi also did not know what to say now. Crazy Beggar Boy and others seemed to be having fun, but there were still many places that needed help in repair problems.

Lan Guan Zhi followed Xiao Shuxiang when something made him stop stepping. He looked at his companions and it didn't take long until his eyes turned into Star Mirror eyes.

"That guy..."

Xiao Shuxiang heard Lan Guan Zhi mutter and turned his head. He frowned and asked, "A-Yuan? What's wrong with you?"

"................" Lan Guan Zhi's eye color returned to normal, but her gaze was still very sharp and there was a familiar feeling that felt uncomfortable.

"D-Yuan?" Xiao Shuxiang astonished. He was just about to extend a hand and pat Lan Guan Zhi on the shoulder when his hand was suddenly grabbed.

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