XIAO SHUXIANG'S

151 - Staged Attack [Revised]

Hu Li had just stopped crying when Xiao Shuxiang bought him some Tanghulu. Xiao Shuxiang was really a big profit, he had managed to obtain five small pots of Snow Fox tears.

Hu Li did not mind it, he was too happy that he could finally meet his master back. Right now, Hu Li and Xiao Shuxiang were sitting together in a place a little away from the crowd.

"So, how did you become human? Your age is not enough to be able to turn into a perfect human being like this..." Xiao Shuxiang also asked, "Then about the handle of my Night Star Sword that was once in the Silver Bamboo Sect. Did you keep it there?"

Hu Li nodded, "Right. I kept it, but my senior took it. Now it's in the Elder's place."

"Young Master Xiao, you may not know.. But there's a place that will accept you. They have the same goal as you, sir. Come with me and be part of the Scarlet Shadow.." Hu Li held Xiao Shuxiang's hand, he was sure this master would come with him.

Hu Li's words did not make Xiao Shuxiang surprised at all, he had indeed confirmed it since then.

Xiao Shuxiang asked, "The Shadow Carlet .... What kind of sect?"

"I'm still a new member, don't know too much.. But the Scarlet Shadow was filled with powerful people. The Scarlet Shadow that I know of has one Grand Elder, sustained by twenty pillars that are the 20 best disciples. The Ten Lower Pillars were disciples whose practices were on par with the Grand Elder of the Great Sect. While the Top Ten Pillars were even more powerful.."

Hu Li explained, "So far there have been very few cultivators whose practices reached the level of Grand Masters in the Eastern Continent. If anything, they were only at the level of a Mortal Stage Grand Master. All of that was because the previous Grand Master cultivators were more killed during the great war, and the rest had to lose some of their practices. But...."

Hu Li said, "But in the Scarlet Shadow Sect, Grand Master cultivators will be easier to find, even the lowest disciple practice in the Sect is the Yellow Gold Stage Foundation Master..."

The presence of a sect whose contents were filled with Grand Master cultivators must have surprised Xiao Shuxiang. But he could still look calm, he listened to Hu Li speak.

".. If the Elder wanted to, he could rule one Empire territory with just ten pillars under him. That place suits you very well, sir. Scarlet Shadow is a place of people like you..! Come with me..! Hu Li was confident, Master could occupy one of the existing pillar seats..! Come, come..!"

Hu Li tugged at Xiao Shuxiang's hand, he continued to persuade his master to leave this place and join the Scarlet Shadow.

"Hu Li, your invitation is tempting. But I want to ask, what will your guest do with my Night Star Sword handle?" Xiao Shuxiang asked as he ate the Tanghulu he was holding.

"My senior said, they want to repair the sword back. We are now looking for the ingredients of the maker as well as the people who forge them. Sir, only you can bring out the sword's greatest strength. So, join us..! Together we destroy and rule the Eastern Continent..!" Hu Li was so excited to say it.

Xiao Shuxiang nodded, "Hmm.. Tanghulu is so good. Hu Li, I once met a member of the Scarlet Shadow, and apparently he learned a Forbidden Technique. Didn't you ever think about it.. Where did they learn the ban technique?"

Hu Li looked astonished, she innocently said, "Mmm... I also learned the Forbidden Technique, which is why I can become a human. But to learn .... The pillars that help,"

A Demonic Beast can only become a human after it reaches 100,000 years of age. They would have a power that could shake a single Continent if until that happened.

Hence, warriors including cultivators hunted those Demonic Beasts. If anyone can be tamed, it would be better. Because there are indeed some Demonic Beasts who never disturb even they like to help humans.

"Did they not mind a Demonic Beast being a part of them..?"

"This is what distinguishes the Scarlet Shadow from other sects. We have many members from among Demonic Beasts and cultivators of various streams, including even humans who cannot cultivate even once. My neighbor is so great, he can make an ordinary human into a cultivator in just a day.." Hu Li continued to boast of his elder and told him everything he knew about the greatness of the elders and the members of the Scarlet Shadow.

".. We are treated equally, Demonic Beasts and humans get along with each other. We are not made pets or mounts like others do. That spot.. It is the true meaning of peace.."

Xiao Shuxiang continued to listen to Hu Li's story without responding. Occasionally he ate the Tanghulu he was holding. It was only after Hu Li stopped telling stories.. He began to sound again.

"Shadow Carlet seems like an interesting sect. But, do you know the effect of learning the Forbidden Technique?"

"Young Master Xiao, this technique has no effect. My neighbor who perfected the technique, he's a great Elder."

Xiao Shuxiang smiled faintly as he gently rubbed Hu Li's head. It had been a long time since this Snow Fox had lived, but it was still plain and naive.

"All techniques have weaknesses including those that have been perfected even once. Forbidden Technique is not that simple, there is a price to pay. You're too innocent, Hu Li.." Xiao Shuxiang stopped rubbing Hu Li's head, he then stood up and intended to step away.

"Young Master Xiao, where are you going? Don't you want to come with me?!" Hu Li was naturally jolted as his master suddenly stood up and wanted to step away.

"Let me tell you, Hu Li. Naivety is not needed in this world. You said Scarlet Shadow is a peaceful place? Hmp, don't get me wrong. What you see is not the truth.."

".. After hearing your story, I felt that place was not suitable for me. But thanks for the offer, see you.." Xiao Shuxiang stepped away while waving his hands without turning his head towards Hu Li.

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"Master! But I don't want you to go..!" Hu Li gave chase and then walked beside Xiao Shuxiang, he continued to persuade his master to come along with him.

"Master, Scarlet Shadow is a great place, our elder even asked to look for you. He wants you to be part of the Scarlet Shadow. You have nothing to lose getting into that place. Mister, come..! Go with..!"

"Heah.. Hu Li, that 'Elder' you are proud of is indeed wanting me to join him. But, you know what for? Because you're too naive, so let me tell you. The basic ingredient of the sword maker was the Star in the sky, but because your Guests mastered the Forbidden Technique.. So the basic ingredients are other things and they have to do with me. Don't you understand what I mean, hm?"

Hu Li fell silent, he seemed to be thinking about his master's words just now. Seeing Hu Li staring at him made Xiao Shuxiang smile while raising his eyebrows. Instantly Hu Li flinched, her eyes were rounded as she had just realized something.

"Yes, Hu Li. Xiao Shuxiang is the basic material that your guest wants. He wanted to recreate the Night Star Sword using my body. A person who swung the Heavenly Heirloom Sword without filling it with grudge and hope, but managed to bring out the true power of the sword was the best base material..! Now you understand?"

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"Th-That's impossible..! How's bi-!!" Hu Li was unable to finish his remark when Xiao Shuxiang directly pulled and carried him.

A BAAAM!

It was fortunate that Xiao Shuxiang was able to move quickly. After carrying Hu Li, he immediately jumped back until the attack that had come out of nowhere did not hit them.

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"What the hell is going on?!" Hu Li was so shocked, he was completely unaware of being the target of an attack.

"I'll tell you one more thing, Hu Li. The reason why a naive child like you could stay alive until now is because only you know this Master of yours. Even if Xiao Shuxiang was reincarnated into a rabbit once, you would definitely be able to recognize me. They're using you, man.." Xiao Shuxiang smiled, his words made Hu Li who was in his carriage again surprised.

"Well, wow, wow..! It was a genius child. But what a pity, you have such a stupid follower!" a woman's voice was heard along with the appearance of a red smog on the traces of the explosion.

The human figure began to be seen along with the red smoke that slowly disappeared. He was none other than Bian Que.

This woman wears red clothes, similar to a kimono but with a skirt that is too short but expands like a flower.

Xiao Shuxiang blinked a few times, he noticed Bian Que's clothes from top to bottom. "What's he wearing? His superior was so polite in a long-sleeved uniform that it covered both of his hands, but his subordinates.. Uhm.." Xiao Shuxiang was horrified by himself.

".. What if he does!!"

Just now Xiao Shuxiang wanted to say, Bian Que instantly jumped on top of his head that was carrying Hu Li and treaded gracefully behind him.

Xiao Shuxiang was pecking, but the next second he clucked in annoyance. He turned around and yelled at Bian Que, "Hey! If you want to show it, just show it! If you want to close it, close it! You're dressed like that provokes my emotions, damn it!"

"Tu-Master.." Hu Li looked at Xiao Shuxiang, the look on his master's face was indeed irritated.

Xiao Shuxiang lowered Hu Li, he then asked Hu Li to find a safe place. His expression remained the same, that of annoyance.

"Hmm, do you want Big Brother to show it again?" Bian Que smiled flirtatiously as he blinked one eye at Xiao Shuxiang.

Xiao Shuxiang took out a sword from his Spatial Ring, he immediately drew his sword and immediately shot towards Bian Que.

Bian Que jumped back to dodge Xiao Shuxiang's attack, he did not use any weapons but the smile never disappeared from his face.

THE TRAANG!

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