XIAO SHUXIANG'S

174 - Marriage [Revised]

The next day, Xiao Shuxiang met Duan De. He wanted to refine his sword, Yinng xiong.

Duan De watched Xiao Shuxiang's sword intently, he was impressed by the engraving on this young man's sword sheath.

"Hm, 'Possessing Everything'.. Who made it? What Young Master Lan? Here there are his hand carvings as well.."

"Uncle Tang made it for me, it was also his hand carving. Lan Zhi who carved the seal because Yinng xiong was so wild."

Duan De pulled Xiao Shuxiang's sword, he clucked in awe at the blackish-red color of this sword, "Hmm.. I'll fix. But help me make the sword fly,"

Xiao Shuxiang nodded, he wrapped his hair in a cloth and started to work.

In the afternoon, Xiao Lu came to Duan De's place and brought lunch to Xiao Shuxiang, even though it wasn't really necessary.

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"It's so salty..! Have you never tried your cooking?" Xiao Shuxiang immediately drank the water, his tongue had just been tortured by thousands of salts.

"You don't joke, Dai Chen says my cooking is delicious..!"

Xiao Shuxiang blinked a few times, let alone Xiao Lu saying Dai Chen finished all his homemade food.

Inwardly, Xiao Shuxiang took pity on Dai Chen, "I'll help you fix this girl, comrade.." with a quick gesture, Xiao Shuxiang fed Xiao Lu who instantly made the girl's eyes widen.

Xiao Lu coughed as he spewed what Xiao Shuxiang had just put into his mouth, he snatched his sister's drink.

"Now you understand how tormented Dai Chen is when it comes to eating your homemade cooking, right? You better start learning to cook now.."

Xiao Lu was speechless with a gloomy face, he already felt guilty towards Dai Chen. Pitying the man, he always gave him compliments and finished off the food that could raise this blood pressure.

Duan De was finally done, he gave back Xiao Shuxiang's sword. The problem now was that Ying xiong was heavier than usual.

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"What did you do to my sword, Grandpa?!"

Duan De smiled meaningfully, he said he had changed a bit Xiao Shuxiang's forged sword. Although Ying xiong still rejects the Qi of the Destroying Star.

The time of seven days felt so fast, even though Cold Cloud City was still in the stage of improvement, but the citizens still came to watch the marriage between Li Qian Xie and Dai Chen.

The residents of Cold Cloud City are now increasing with the arrival of the residents of Tani Village.

There was a building in the Cold Cloud City that was specially built by the disciples of the Butterfly Sect. Inside was a seal made by Xiao Shuxiang, the result of Tianqi Mao's teaching on the Mirror of Transfers.

With this seal, Xiao Shuxiang only needed to go to Tani Village using his flying sword, form a seal there, and then move all the citizens of Tani Village to Cold Cloud City in an instant.

This Moving Mirror Sketch was only possessed by a cat-like Demonic Beast like Tianqi Mao. It was rare for a cultivator to be able to do so even if he learned the Forbidden Technique. Perhaps in this Continent only Xiao Shuxiang could, even though his ability was still a beginner.

To use the Moving Mirror, there must be a sign placed somewhere as the point of appearance of this Mirror, because otherwise.. Then it will be the same as the incident of Beautiful Miss in the Bath.

Xiao Shuxiang and his fellow students were on duty to guard every border. They were aided by the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect, the Lotus Root Sect Disciples and some people in the Peacock Stork Association.

Representatives from the Emperor of the Rising Sun also came, including the GrandElder Flower Lotus. For the Sun Drowning Empire, only the representatives of the Demon Phoenix Sect came.

Xiao Shuxiang knew clearly, the Sun Drowning Empire is indeed more in dominance with the Black Stream Sect. Most of them were not interested in attending the noble's wedding, some even wanted to find a commotion.

"Brother Xiao, you better go and watch your brother's wedding. Let me stand guard here," Jing Mi patted Xiao Shuxiang's shoulder gently.

"Alright, do your duty well, Brother Jing. I'll be right back.." Xiao Shuxiang started to form a mirror seal, he had previously already signaled in the imperial palace so that he could arrive at the place.

When Xiao Shuxiang stepped out of the mirror, he was immediately greeted with a crimson and festive feel like a big wedding party.

He placed the sign adjacent to the Emperor's room, this also made it easier for him to see the condition of the Middle Sun Emperor.

The mirror behind Xiao Shuxiang began to turn back into a grain of water and disappeared, as he stepped into the Emperor's room.

Vaguely Xiao Shuxiang heard the Central Sun Emperor talk with someone whose voice was familiar to his ears.

Inside the Emperor's room, apparently the one who was speaking was Yang Shu and his younger brother, Yang Fu. The two talked about Xiao Lu and Dai Chen.

Li Jing Hua looked surprised upon learning that these two people were none other than the Emperor and the Prince of the Northern Continent who had long since disappeared. She was also further shocked to find out that her daughter-in-law was about to marry two unusual noble girls.

Li Jing Hua had not had time to speak, she gasped when she heard the sound of knocking on the door that turned out to be Xiao Shuxiang. He then told the young man to come in.

"Your Majesty, I came here to check on your condition. It just so happened that the cure had been finished," Xiao Shuxiang only heard faintly the conversation of Li Jing Hua and her grandfather, yet she did not care much about what they were talking about.

"Xiao'Er, there's something Grandpa wants to tell you. You're an adult now, so Grandpa should have told you the truth.."

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Xiao Shuxiang, who was examining Li Jing Hua's pulse, was seen raising his eyebrows and staring at Yang Shu. He clearly showed a face of astonishment because it was not usual for his Grandfather to speak this seriously.

Yang Shu began to reveal his identity to Xiao Shuxiang and about his people in the Northern Continent who had always been waiting for his return.

Xiao Shuxiang was quite surprised, it was only fitting that Yang Shu did not look like a cultivator, and spent much of his time in the surroundings of the Butterfly Sect alone.

Xiao Shuxiang got a lot of new information, especially about the Emperor seat in the Northern Continent awaiting the arrival of its owner.

".. Grandpa gave it to your father, but he refused and said that only you or your brother deserved it.."

In addition to this reality, Xiao Shuxiang felt that he had given Dai Chen a huge advantage as well as danger. He got his friend married to two daughters of the emperor at once.

"Did Xiao Lu know?"

"Your father is probably telling her right now,"

Xiao Shuxiang exhaled, it had been many years and he only realized that his family had come with mother, not father. It seemed like his level of thoroughness towards his own family was below the number one.

"Then.. No one else should know Xiao Lu's identity anymore. I hope Your Majesty is also willing to keep this a secret.."

Yang Shu, Yang Fu, and Li Jing Hua understood the intent of Xiao Shuxiang's words. This news will be very shocking if it spreads, worse.. The envoys in the Northern Continent will come here and it might be for a bad purpose.

The battle between Continents, that circumstance can occur considering that Yang Shu is hated by all members of the kingdom except his own father and mother.

"Xiao'Er, Grandfather didn't ask you to go to the Northern Continent right now. But I hope you can go there one day.."

"It was not arrogant, but Xiao Shuxiang did have an adventurous soul. I don't really like to settle down somewhere, but there's a friend request I need to fulfill. Let the heavens decide my destiny.."

Xiao Shuxiang passed a pill to Li Jing Hua, saying goodbye to the Middle Sun Emperor as well as his two Grandfathers.

The friend Xiao Shuxiang was referring to was none other than Shouxing. If he wants to think of someone as a 'Sister' or a family, then his Sword Spirit is chosen.

Xiao Shuxiang walked in front of Li Qian Xie's room, the door opening allowing him to see the daughter of the Middle Sun Emperor being with her mother and several servants.

Xiao Shuxiang then walked around the palace, many servants were busy serving food and decorating the front courtyard of the palace.

".. More and more people will come at night. The guard here should be even tighter, there shouldn't be any problems-!!" Xiao Shuxiang flinched when he heard a growl, this voice very familiar to him.

Just as he turned around, a huge tiger leapt towards him making Xiao Shuxiang fall. He was none other than Lan Xiao, the Moon Tiger.

Nyawm! Rrrrr

Lan Xiao snored as he rubbed his nose on Xiao Shuxiang's cheek. She had long since not seen this person she considered 'mother.

Nyawm!

"Let's stand up, Lan Xiao. You've been so heavy, do you always have to do this when we meet? Uhh! Oh God. That's enough, Lan Xiao. Let me get up, you naughty cat.."

Xiao Shuxiang felt his spine ache, Lan Xiao's actions just made everyone shocked. But instantly they were filled with a sense of admiration for seeing the body of this Demonic Beast so mighty.

"You're an adorable cat..! I miss these fine feathers..! You smell so good, Lan Xiao..! Lan Zhi is bathing you every day, huh? How adorable..!"

Nyawm! Rrrrrr

Lan Xiao wagged his tail so vigorously. He seemed to be overjoyed to be able to meet Xiao Shuxiang again, behind him.. Lan Guan Zhi walked with Patriarch Lan.

Lan Gaozu and Sian Ru also came, some cultivators from other sects known to Xiao Shuxiang were also present, one of them being Wen Tian, Tan Bao, and Tou Li.

They had all grown up, but Wen Tian's nature was still the same. He looked at Xiao Shuxiang first, and it made him almost choke his own breath.

"Let's go, I hope he doesn't see me.." Wen Tian hurriedly pulled Tan Bao and Tou Li towards the crowd, thankfully Xiao Shuxiang was still loyal to Lan Xiao.

The sun slowly set, the atmosphere in the palace environment was getting lively. Filled with red, yellow gold, white, and blue lanterns.

Yi Wen, Ying Liu, and Zhi Shu asked Xiao Shuxiang for help to donate her blue flame to beautify the decoration.

There was an incident where Xiao Shuxiang almost ruined the wedding of his friend Dai Chen, when his brothers took out many blue butterflies and water grass.

Xiao Shuxiang was so shocked, his beloved plant was instead deliberately faced with death. Those kids are so outrageous! How dare they do this!

"Breathe, Brother Xiao.. Breathe in slowly and exhale.." Hai Feng and Zong Ming tried to calm Xiao Shuxiang down, they rubbed his brother's back.

"You guys.. The brash kid.. Do you know how much water grass costs, huh? One of the cheapest water grass was worth 1,500 Spirit Stones, tau! Haaah.. Heart hurts.. You're bad boys.." Xiao Shuxiang rubbed his face, he wanted to cry as many blue butterflies perched on his water grass plant.

".. That pest will kill my plants.. Haaah.. Patience Xiao Shuxiang.. Why do I have to have a brother like them..? Oh, my God, you're being fair to me.." Xiao Shuxiang massaged his forehead while shaking slowly. He became weak and became less excited.

He asked his friends to go and help the others, ".. I'll be there watching.."

It was fortunate that Xiao Shuxiang remembered one of the rules of the Sky Sword Sect that discussed 'Patience', even though applying it was very difficult.

While he was walking, Xiao Shuxiang slightly flinched. He immediately looked up and stared at the roof of the Emperor's palace that was so high, his feeling saying there was someone up there.

Not wanting to be too conspicuous in using the flying sword, Xiao Shuxiang chose to jump onto each ledge until he arrived at the roof of the Emperor's palace. He chose a low-light location.

As expected, there was indeed a person sitting on the roof. He was dressed in white, long-haired, and wearing a thick veil, Xiao Shuxiang exhaled upon learning that the person was none other than the Third Patriarch of the Sky Sword Sect, Zhou Yan.

"Chairman Three, I don't think you're coming.." Xiao Shuxiang walked over to Zhou Yan and sat down beside him.

"You gave me an invitation, so how could I not come. Besides of.. Where's my wine?"

Xiao Shuxiang clucked, The Third Patriarch turned out to only come for his wine. He then took out three medium-sized wine jars and gave them to Zhou Yan.

".. Better not drink it here. This Dragon Emperor wine of mine is the latest creation, the aroma will spread instantly if it is opened. I don't want this contested.."

"I don't want anyone to have it but me, either,"

Xiao Shuxiang asked Zhou Yan to stay, the presence of the Third Patriarch could help him keep the imperial court safe from the commotion that others might cause.

When Xiao Shuxiang jumped down from the roof of the Emperor's palace, he almost hit a long-haired white girl.

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The two looked at each other for a long time, as if time was slowing down. The transparent veil that this girl wore was unable to hide the beauty of her face.

Xiao Shuxiang did not blink at all, he had even been out of breath since when to hold his breath. This girl had sky-blue eyes with an alluring sad gaze. Even the merryness of Dai Chen's wedding party was not heard by Xiao Shuxiang.

The girl in front of Xiao Shuxiang herself also did the same. He subconsciously held his breath, yet was not fascinated. Rather it was more to feel that the dark creature had just landed gracefully in front of him.

It was fortunate that Xiao Shuxiang had a handsome and calming face, so this girl did not draw her sword.

A person dressed all in black and hooded suddenly appeared behind this beautiful girl, "Miss Ling, Master is calling you.."

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Xiao Shuxiang just blinked and breathed as the girl in front of him started to turn around. He noticed the girl who started walking away leaving him without saying a word.

The girl that Xiao Shuxiang saw was Ling Qing Zhu, the cultivator of the Sky Pagoda Sect. His arrival in fulfilling the Middle Sun Emperor's invitation attracted so much attention, just like Lan Guan Zhi's presence.

Even arguably, cultivators who came from all three Streams came to this place only to see Ling Qing Zhu and Lan Guan Zhi simultaneously.

Xiao Shuxiang's friends including himself felt.. The presence of Lan Guan Zhi and Ling Qing Zhu had damaged as well as dimmed the light from the groom and the lady. The proof, everyone was just staring at them.

As Xiao Shuxiang watched the direction of everyone's gaze.. Feng Ying walked up to him and said that one of the borders was being attacked.

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