HIDDEN EVIL [XIAO SHUXIANG THE SERIES]

136 - Yixuan City

"Zhi Shu, you want to ask me out? Where are you taking me? It's late, I want to wait for the White Cat."

Xiao Shuxiang was actually not sure Ling Qing Zhu would come, but it was fine to wait. After all, he also had to copy every word on the Sun Killer Book he saw earlier.

"Brother Xiao, I still want to continue with you. We haven't even spent much time." Zhi Shu grabbed Xiao Shuxiang's arm and smiled, "Let's go to the nearest town in this place. You should know more about the surroundings of the Thousand Sword Palace, come~"

"Zhi Shu, but don't pull." Xiao Shuxiang warned, but did not reject his brother's invitation at all.

Xiao Shuxiang said, "It's good that we bring the others along as well. Not fun if it's just the two of you,"

"If the crowds aren't dating, Brother Xiao." Zhi Shu unhesitatingly embraced Xiao Shuxiang's arm and excitedly took the fellow student around.

The market they visited was not far from the Thousand Sword Palace. Zhi Shu and Xiao Shuxiang only needed to walk for approximately 30 minutes, it could also be shortened if they flew.

The city called Yixuan was not only famous for its two great rivers, but also its market which was the most lively and magnificent market. There was a lot of trade going on there and the city was quite prosperous.

Xiao Shuxiang was truly greeted with a lot of excitement that resembled a rare festivity and could only be seen when the festival was big. But this market in Yixuan City was very different from his shadow and honestly this was so awesome.

"Buddy, I'm sure the b*bi I'm selling is still very fresh. Come look..!"

"Madly beautiful..! You have a very charming facial skin, fits perfectly with this blush. What if Madam tries first?"

"This boy is so good at talking~"

Xiao Shuxiang smiled when he saw how the traders in this market were so eager to attract the attention of the prospective buyers. They put on a friendly face and without ever lowering a smile.

"Buck! I saw the middle of your forehead blacken. Come here to heal me,"

"Really?!"

Xiao Shuxiang snorted and clucked softly. He shook his head to see an old jackfruit who had somehow sold what goods, but managed to attract one innocent young man into his customer.

"Miss..! Come and see these hair combs and jewels..! You'll look so pretty and shiny if you wear it. Come on, let's try it first..!"

"Can I hold this pink one?"

Xiao Shuxiang frowned when he heard Zhi Shu's voice. He just realized he had been brought in front of one of the jewelry sellers. Even Zhi Shu had not let go of the embrace on his arm at all.

"Miss, this one matches the sparkle of your eyes. I have a special price for young couple~"

"really?" Zhi Shu looks really happy. He showed a pink hairpick to his Brother Xiao and asked for an opinion, "What do you think?"

"Pretty good. You can use it as a hidden weapon. The skeleton was strong and because it was made of iron, it could kill by stabbing right in the heart of the opponent."

Zhi Shu and the jeweler were shocked by Xiao Shuxiang's response. They stared within the dazzling and well-looking face of this young man.

"This Young Master must be joking," the merchant laughed awkwardly. He did not know what to say to the young man before him.

"Sorry, Uncle. He was indeed a person who had an interesting sense of humor," Zhi Shu laughed crisply and immediately paid for the hair pin he was holding and then pulled his Brother Xiao elsewhere.

Xiao Shuxiang gasped for being taken away just like that, "Why don't you bid the price? That uncle hasn't even mentioned the price of the thing you're holding?"

"I'm ashamed of you, brother. You're such a bitch on a date," Zhi Shu seemed to pout. He was just about to lose his sense of sightseeing when he again pulled Xiao Shuxiang over to one of the cloth merchants.

"Uncle, can I see that cloth?" Zhi Shu smiled and pointed at a pink cloth with floral motifs.

The merchant smiled kindly and then responded, "Beautiful lady has good eyesight~"

The sword took out a piece of cloth that was on display and placed it in front of Zhi Shu. He also explained, "Not only smooth and cool when worn, this fabric is also strong and brings a positive aura to its users. If Miss makes it an outfit, it'll be great for you~"

"What about that one, Uncle?" Zhi Shu pointed at the other cloth. "Brother Xiao? You don't want to find one for Miss Ling?"

"Are we not dating now? Why do you remind me of the White Cat?"

Zhi Shu flinched. He blinked and looked at the young man beside him. "yes too. Why would I do that?"

Xiao Shuxiang sighed and then shook his head, "You still need to learn a lot. The White Cat won't feel rivaled if you're this innocent. Let's go somewhere else,"

"I want to buy this first," Zhi Shu then asked the price and then started paying for it. He thanked her and walked back with Xiao Shuxiang.

"You didn't ask me to pay you?"

"no need. Besides the money I have is also your money, Brother Xiao. Did you forget that it was me and Hai Feng who handled your business with the Peacock Stork Association?"

"aaah... Is correct. Tsk, tsk, tsk. You are even more sultan than me now" Xiao Shuxiang said honestly. He did not bring much money up to the Upper Cultivation Realm.

"Snake purple..! Purple snake..! Come Gentlemen..! Eating this grilled purple snake provides many benefits..! It is suitable for Mister and Miss whose meridians are blocked!"

"Come Miss and Master..! Come and enjoy this warm and delicious Baozi..!"

"Brother Xiao, let's go around..!" Zhi Shu was startled as it was suddenly pulled by Xiao Shuxiang. He was apparently taken to one of the Baozi and Tanghulu merchants who was apparently an old man.

"Zhi Shu, you're the deal." Xiao Shuxiang shamelessly asked the three Baozi for himself and then sat on the merchant chair without any guilt on his brother.

Zhi Shu was flabbergasted and frozen for a while before shaking her head slowly, "Usually men pay for women. Not the other way around,"

Zhi Shu exhaled, "Uncle. I'm asking for one,"

"Brother Xiao, we haven't been walking for long." Zhi Shu stood in front of Xiao Shuxiang and invited his brother, "Let's go somewhere else. You can eat it while you walk,"

Xiao Shuxiang who was enjoying Baozi in his hand seemed to frown. "Shu'Er, you've known me for years. Have you ever seen your Brother Xiao eat while walking, huh?"

Zhi Shu's expression changed, he remembered that Xiao Shuxiang had a habit of not being able to put food together by walking. If his Brother Xiao walks, then he cannot eat. If he wants to eat, he should stop walking. A child can even do both at the same time, but this charming young man is different and it is also what makes his brother special.

"Brother Xiao, then you eat and wait for me here. I'm going there for a minute, it won't take long."

"Mn, go." Xiao Shuxiang was enjoying the Baozi he was eating and noticed Zhi Shu's back getting further away.

"Uncle, I'm asking for his Baozi again." Xiao Shuxiang ordered back.

The old merchant prepared some and put them in a bamboo webbing. He sat down next to Xiao Shuxiang and kindly asked, "Do you like it, son?"

"Mn, this is so good. You are very good at making them," Xiao Shuxiang smiled kindly. He was just about to chat with this Baozi merchant when a beautiful girl approached him.

"Excuse me..."

Xiao Shuxiang turned his head and frowned.

"Did Young Master sell Baozi? I want to get some," the girl seemed to be smiling shyly.

Xiao Shuxiang blinked, "It wasn't me who sold it. But this Uncle,"

"Let's Miss, let me prepare." The old man was kindly serving the customers. Several times he got female customers, but they first approached the young man sitting in his chair.

Xiao Shuxiang himself was somewhat confused by this situation. He's been asked the same question by several different girls. It didn't even take long until the crowd in this place grew more and more.

"Young Master~ can I know what your name is?" one of the girls boldly asked to get acquainted. Some of his friends also looked curious.

Xiao Shuxiang was about to reply when his hand was suddenly held by someone who was none other than Zhi Shu. He was jolted with this action of his fellow-civilian.

"I'm sorry, ladies. But this young man is married," Zhi Shu smiled and tightly embraced his brother's arm. He also pulled Xiao Shuxiang away.

"Zhi-Zhi Shu..? Slow down,"

"Brother Xiao, you really can't be left alone for a moment." Zhi Shu held tightly onto Xiao Shuxiang's hand, he had a serious face. "They're not ordinary girls. They were obviously cultivators. Some of them even make me feel uncomfortable, I'm afraid you're in danger."

"You think I don't know?" Xiao Shuxiang did not rebel at all, he reminded Zhi Shu. "Just what you're doing is gonna take some of those girls offended."

"But I don't like you being mobbed," Zhi Shu sternly said. "As long as you're with me, then I'll take care of you."

"But I'm not a child. Oh my..." Xiao Shuxiang shook his head. He was just about to use the girls to dig up information related to the Demon Valley Sect and the Sun Killing Book, but Zhi Shu had actually messed it up.

On the other hand, the Baozi merchant actually made a huge profit because his merchandise was sold out. Even the Tanghulu he was selling was selling well because these girls were using his wares to be able to get close to Xiao Shuxiang.

As the old merchant was about to improve, he frowned when he saw the strange object under his chair. The merchant frowned and was surprised when he picked up the thing that turned out to be a gold token.

"It... Ms! Not the kid who was-"

"OLD...!!"

A loud cry was heard and two young men dressed in white appeared to run with bawling breaths. The two men looked to be 29 years old.

"Sir..! We've been looking for you everywhere, huh... Huh... Gosh darn. I'm tired..."

"Chairman.. Why are you still selling at this place?! Huh.. Huh..."

The old merchant seemed to shake his head looking at the two young men before him who were trying to control their breath. He rubbed his chin and then placed his hands behind his waist, his aura suddenly different.

"You're late. My trade really sold, there was nothing left." the old man smiled proudly. He made one of the young men flinch and seem to be in disbelief.

"Cannot be. How could--" The young man was flabbergasted as he began to notice and it was true that there was nothing left of his Elder wares.

"Impossible.. The elder's baozi isn't tasty-"

"Anyway!" the old man touched the forehead of one of the young men, he said. "I made it with all my heart, of course delicious. There was even a young man who ate it more than three Baozi, that kind-hearted young man even praised me."

The old man looked at the gold token in his hand and then said, "Unfortunately the boy seems a little careless. He left something as important as---Mn? Dao Fang An?"

The old man had just read the writing on one side of the token and was shocked. The two young men in front of him who were curious came to see the token and were shocked.

"Elder?! This is the Big Elder's gold token-"

"Shh.. Silence," the other young man immediately smothered his friend's mouth because he liked to call out in a loud tone of voice. "You don't make a big fuss,"

"You two, let's go." The old man smiled, "I'm having a great profit tonight, so I'll buy you some food."

"But we have to get back---"

"It's okay. Very rarely do the Elders want to treat us to a meal. This luck should not be denied,"

"But,"

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