The Romance Of The Thousand Loves
CH. 53. TANG XIAO IS A BURDEN?

"Hi y'all stop." Shouts of one of the masked men stopped the journey of Hendra Setiawan and his group. The ten black masked men wearing red robes had a snake emblem on the right arm of the robe.

"Who dare you stop us." Reply to one of Hendra's bodyguards.

"You don't need to know. If you want to safely hand over the treasure and the beautiful girl." Exclaimed the black masked person then revealed his cultivation that was at the five-star Saint realm followed by nine other masked people who were on average at the four or five-star Saint realm except for one who was it was in the realm of a two-star Ancestor that looked like the leader of those bartopeng humans.

Hendra who saw the cultivation of those masked men gulped. He who was in the realm of two-star Legend would only be the moons of those masked delinquents. Among the bodyguards he carried the strongest were only at the six-star Saint realm and even that only one person would naturally be unable to fight against the nine masked people at the five-star Saint realm.

"Hey you fucking masked men, don't you know who I am. I am the young master of the Setiawan family. The four great families of the Mauriya Empire and how dare you rob me? Guts from which makes you dare to be arrogant in front of me." Speak out loud Hendra while glancing at the girl next to him who looks relaxed and ordinary.

"Miss Silvie better step down first so I'll face them." Said Hendra who approached Silvie's horse and held both hands of the girl.

Silvie pulled her hand from Hendra's grasp. He who has never held his hand is ashamed.

"Thank you, Hendra." Silvie said embarrassedly. He retreated to his grandfather's side and let Hendra and his bodyguards face the masked men.

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"What?" Jessika was surprised to hear the words of her fourth sister, Denas.

Denas nodded slowly.

"Fourth sister since when?" Jessika asked in disbelief after being silent for a moment. He still does not believe Denas' story completely.

"Long time. I really like this for caution." Denas said honestly.

"Then first brother and third sister knew this?" Ask Jessika again.

Denas. "I don't intend to tell them for now."

"When do you want it to go on like this?" Ask Jessika again.

"I don't know either. Either the first brother and the third brother will accept me or not." Denas replied in despair.

Jessika approached and clasped tightly onto Denas' shoulder.

"So I believe they will accept it. Third sister although sometimes looks cold but she is a very considerate person. The first brother with his friendly nature couldn't possibly not accept it." Jessika's words calmed Denas while encouraging her fourth sister.

"Second brother I wish I could keep this up. I told my sister because I believe you can take care of her. Only brother is my only hope here." Denas said while looking at Jessika.

For a moment Jessika was stunned by Denas's face.

"Just calm down as your sister ten1tu won't have the heart to see her sister in grief. Let it be later that big brother will beat up the first brother and the third brother if they don't accept this." Jessika said firmly.

Denas smiled wryly at the behavior of his second brother.

"Then where is the first brother with the fourth sister? Why don't they go in." Jessika looked around inside the tent. When he woke up from his sleep, he did not see Andri who was cultivating nor did he see Tang Xiao who often sat near Andri. He only saw Denas who was fast asleep like a baby. Shortly afterwards Denas woke up and told him something when he saw that there were no Andri and Tang Xiao in the tent.

"Initially I wanted to cover this up from second brother as well. But it would be better if second brother found out and helped me later." Said Denas later.

Jessika medesah slowly. He did not know what his fourth brother was thinking. But the reason for covering this up is all a little understandable.

"Then what about the fourth sister's family?" Ask Jessika later.

"Eitherway. For sure I won't be back there for a while until I'm strong enough."

"Aren't you when you're strong. With this kind of cultivation at such a young age, you are already considered a monster genius among geniuses. I am no longer your opponent."

"The problem is not that simple, brother. I can only decide my own life if I am already in the Saint Expert realm before the age of twenty." Denas replied slowly.

"What??... Saint realm Expert before the age of twenty? Crazy, totally crazy." Jessika was in disbelief and horrified. Jessika felt scared if there really was a Saint Expert realm cultivator at twenty years old. The average cultivator who was at the Saint Expert realm was in his fifties and it was already considered a genius. Yet this fourth sister demanded to be already at the Saint Expert realm before turning twenty, completely absurd. Suddenly Jessika feels that the burden her family requires on her is really heavy and beyond the limits of humanity. He felt it was the right choice for his sister to tell him all about it. He felt very sorry for this little sister at such a young age who had gotten such an unreasonable burden. As an older brother he felt suddenly wanting to cry seeing the condition of this younger brother.

Then without hesitation and perhaps his instincts as a big brother, he hugged this fourth sister with teary eyes.

Denas who can feel the sincerity of affection from his second brother became moved and embraced back with teary eyes as well. She could feel the warmth of the embrace from her brother who loved her so much.

"Thank you brother, thank you very much." That was all Andri could say in his arms.

"It's morning now. It's time to make breakfast." Jessika took off her embrace and smiled. Denas nodded then got up following Jessika.

Shortly afterwards Tang Xiao and Andri walked into the tent and saw Jessika and Denas cooking, the two people sitting at the table. Tang Xiao who was about to help with cooking was prevented by Denas by saying it was best to let the two of them cook. Tang Xiao nodded and returned to his seat.

"Your second sister didn't tell me what just happened?" Andri's whisper near Tang Xiao while watching Jessika and Denas being cooked.

Tang Xiao shook his head. "No need Brother. It's no use." Tang Xiao replied

"When they saw the battle, what would they say?" Ask Andri again.

"Sure they won't see it. The dimension where we fought the Devil earlier I've moved so they won't know." Tang Xiao replied casually as if all that wind had passed.

But not with Andri. He closed his mouth when surprised by the tuturaTang Xiao earlier. Viewed from any point of view, Andri never did not feel amazed by the extraordinary things that his third sister always did. Whether it was intentionally or not.

Especially when Tang Xiao fought the Vajra Devils last night. The battle, which ended until dawn, really made Andri stunned and never believed if he did not see it directly. With ease, Tang Xiao was able to kill those Devils without getting hurt in the slightest even impressed Tang Xiao was just playing around and did not consider them at all a threat.

Though at that time Andri felt very frightened and wanted to escape if not in the energy shield, when the appearance of the Vajra Demon clone is as strong as the Vajra Devil itself.

All of that was like a dream of the passing night yet he obtained some items that were very useful for him cultivating. Among them are the head of the Vajra Devil, its horns, its black heart, and the Demon Core contained in each Demon's weapons. An unexpected blessing without having to bother.

Andripun understood why Tang Xiao did not need to tell the battle just now to Jessika and Denas who would not believe it at all. Who would be willing to believe the story of a nine-star Grand Master realm cultivator being able to win easily against the eleven Vajra Demons that existed in the Half God realm. No, no one would believe it without seeing the battle firsthand.

Andri took a long breath. The more he knew his second sister, the more he felt alien and distant from her. Although he often acts silly, but if he has dealt with something related to life, he will be different from before as if he has a dual personality.

"First brother what are you daydreaming about? Never again imagine the second brother is cooking at home and the first brother holding your young child right?" Tang Xiao teased his first brother who looked very serious looking towards Jessika and Denas.

Taps...

Andri nailed Tang Xiao's head.

"Little children should be punished for being naughty." Said Andri while holding a wooden branch then chasing Tang Xiao while pretending to hit Tang Xiao's calf. Just like a father who teaches his son because he is naughty.

"Teng teng teng.. It's breakfast time." Denas' voice stopped Andri and Tang Xiao's ridiculous actions. The pleasant aroma of cooked food intrigued all of them.

Jessika and Denas first deliver the cooked food to the tents of the other members.

"As soon as the young elder gets raised the brother of the three handsome young men, the miss's attitude changes drastically." Babble one of them as soon as Jessika and Denas come out of their tent.

"Shuutt's.. Talk about the young elders. Whatever happens later hopefully the young elder will still be fine until this mission is completed." Others chimed in.

The other members nodded in agreement and began to eat breakfast which every day had a different menu since their young elders took over the task of consuming. Since then their young elders have become warmer and more cheerful than usual.

I don't know what has happened, but at least they can see the carefree smile on the faces of their young elders who have forgotten how to smile properly. The presence of three handsome young men in their group, brought a priceless blessing.

"First brother how much longer will it take to ascend to Saint realm?" Tang Xiao asked while he was having breakfast. Right now, Andri was already at the realm of a one-star Legend previously at the realm of a nine-star Grand Master. After cultivating for an entire month, Andri immediately rose darting up quickly.

"It might take about six months if there's enough energy." Andri answered seemingly thinking about his current cultivation speed that had been aided by the Heavenly Spirit Root as well as the Nine Heavenly Fire that had already fused with him.

"It's still very long, while the intercontinental tournament is only one month away. If we're still in Legend's realm, we can't scent our names." Tang Xiao said then.

Andri, Jessika and Denas were silent while enjoying their meal. They felt in agreement with Tang Xiao's thoughts about the tournament. Intercontinental tournaments are very prestigious. It was no wonder that the many great empires in the world had prepared their true geniuses to participate in this competition.

"What's the third sister's plan then?" Ask Andri later.

Tang Xiao waved his hand then two blue-colored stone spots filled with heaven and earth origin energy appeared. Everyone looked up at the two large stones that looked more like the bed.

"This is the Blue Jade Gem that contains the heaven and earth spiritual energy. First brother and second brother were cultivating for this month. I think this Blue Jade Gem is enough to raise the cultivation of first and second brother to one or two-star Saint realm. For the next month I and my fourth brother will take care of all the needs of the team and their safety. Anyway for the next month the first and second brother had to cultivate closed and did not need to take care of anything else." Said Tang Xiao flatly. He continued eating without seeing the expression of his first brother and second brother.

Andri and Jessika looked at each other. They did not understand what the purpose of this third brother of his would be to order them to cultivate behind closed doors for an entire month.

It was not easy to raise the cultivation level to the Saint realm of the realm. The average genius needed one year to ascend to Saint realm whereas for ordinary people it would take two or three years to ascend. There's even longer than that.

Now the two of them were instead forced to ascend to Saint realm within a month. Absolutely insane speed and beyond sense. When Jessika was about to refuse because it was impossible, Tang Xiao said first.

"Remember, our goal is to win an intercontinental tournament. Family, relatives, friends and even enemies will see our appearance. The first brother and the second brother had many enemies.

The first brother who was already not considered a family and was even considered a disgrace, was thrown away by the brothers, was ostracized by friends, insulted and reviled and had been considered a useless trash, he said, it's time to reverse all the shithead sayings. It is time for the first brother to restore his pride in front of the family, brothers, friends and enemies who once insulted and dumped the first brother. Silence them all with strength and prove that the trash that used to be a disgrace has become a priceless gem that there is only one in the world.

As for the second brother, prove that big brother is indeed worthy of being the future head of the Azure Dragon Sect, prove it to the people who do not accept the position of big brother so that those people know the place and are self-conscious. Prove to the Azure Dragon Sect Chief that he did not wrongly choose big brother as his heir and prove that the Azure Dragon Sect indeed deserves to be the biggest sect in the world.

It wasn't easy going through it, but with a strong determination and conviction, it was all passable despite having to walk on a sword, swim in a sea of fire, and climb a thorny mountain." Said Tang Xiao in flames. His style was like an accomplished orator in encouraging the troops of four five against the invaders.

Andri and Jessika fell silent at Tang Xiao's speech. Now all of a sudden their blood boiled and wanted to quickly ascend to Saint realm with impatience. They gladly accepted their third sister's proposal even though it seemed impossible.

"Then like the fourth sister? Didn't he also need to increase his cultivation to the same realm?" Asked Andri who was unaware of his cultivation was actually his fourth sister.

"The fourth brother is already in the realm of a two-star Saint." Tang Xiao replied first before Jessikan and Denas answered him.

"What's? Since when?" Andri asked in shock.

"Hehe since we first met, I've been at the one-star Saint realm and recently increased by one star." Answer Denas manyun.

"The third brother already knew from the very beginning of my cultivation level. While the second brother just this morning I told you." Continued Denas without seeing the expression of his first brother who was amazed.

"Monster, truly a monster of geniuses." Andri was amazed.

"The first brother not angry with me has hidden this?" Denas asked as he gripped Andri's words.

"Yes no. I'm actually really happy that my youngest brother is the strongest." Andri was proud.

"Now what about the third sister? Isn't the current one the lowest of his cultivation level?" Ask Jessika later.

"Will we be a burden if we don't cultivate?" Ask Denas in a joking manner.

"Who said I was a burden. This is my real cultivation realm." Tang Xiao answered opening a bit of his power seal.

Wuush..

"What's? A five-star Saint realm? Crazy, monster among monsters." It muttered Andri, Jessika and Denas who jumped out of his seat in horror at Tang Xiao's cultivation.

"I have no appetite anymore. More immediate cultivation." Jessika got up from her seat and walked towards the Blue Jade Jewel.

"Ah I feel crazy about the fact that a fifteen-year-old teenager is in the realm of a five-star Saint. I'll cultivate soon and don't bother me." Said Andri who also followed Jessika and immediately sat on the Blue Jade Gem as big as that bed.

"Pff... Third brother managed to persuade them." Denas said as he closed his mouth holding back a laugh.

"However big brother really managed to hide it well." Denas continued again which only Tang Xiao answered with a smile.

"First brother and second brother are calm. I have a cultivation place that is perfect for anyone. I can be in a realm like this because of cultivating in that place. In that place time goes faster. So one year in that place is equal to one month in this world. The two of you can cultivate quietly and there is no need to think about food while you are there, there is already someone taking care of it." Tang Xiao said then waved his hand.

Wussh...

Jessika and Andri vanished from her place without leaving any trace. Denas jumped from his seat to see his two brothers suddenly disappear somewhere.

"The fourth sister should not be confused. The first and second elder brothers from this moment had already cultivated and would not be out before the appointed time. We will see how far their cultivation will go after one month." Said Tang Xiao who understood Denas' shock.

"What are our current plans, brother?" Ask Denas then

"Our plan is to discover the secrets of this desert and find the buried palace within a month and get out of here." Tang Xiao replied, Get up and clean up the dining table.

Denas stood up and helped clean up. Some members of the Azure Dragon Sect came and brought along the food items that had been cleaned up.

Shortly after clearing the dining table, Tang Xiao opened up a map of Jessika's Red Dawn Desert a month ago. On the map are several places that are thought to be the entrance to the buried palace that is rumored.

"Hmmm.. Looks like this is the right way to get there if you look at some of the paths we have traveled. Second brother also once said that this door had happened some anomaly that released powerful energy." Tang Xiao muttered observing the map in front of him.

"It's time to explore the Red Dawn Desert." Denas said excitedly.

"Come on." Reply Tang Xiao folded the desert map and stored it in his soul room.

Then Tang Xiao and Denas accompanied by the Azure Dragon Sect members continued their journey. Their tent disappeared all after Tang Xiao waved his hand. As if it was commonplace, the members of the Azure Dragon Sect no longer felt astonished and were used to seeing Tang Xiao's habit of eliminating and popping their tents anywhere at will.

While it was deep beneath the Red Dawn Desert, a group of creatures were discussing regarding a group of people who would successfully enter their place.

"It's okay to leave it. If they are able why we do not give and if they are not able to themselves who will suffer the consequences." One of the people who was seen as the chairman decided their case.

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