XIAO SHUXIANG'S

207 - Ling Qing Zhu

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Sian Ru and her four friends were acting wary as Xiao Shuxiang set his foot on the ground, right between them with Ling Qing Zhu.

The wind suddenly changed direction, along with Ling Qing Zhu getting a surprise attack from Xiao Shuxiang that made him bounce and almost hit some bamboo trees if his reflexes were slow.

Sian Ru and her four friends were shocked by Xiao Shuxiang's actions just now. Though, originally Sian Ru thought this young man would protect Ling Qing Zhu.

Xiao Shuxiang smiled as he saw Ling Qing Zhu spewing blood, he then turned his gaze towards Sian Ru and the four girl friends.

"You guys.. Is it really the disciple of the Sky Sword Sect? Don't you guys do Heart Demon Cleansing often? Your attitude does not reflect a good cultivator at all. Should have.. This kind of work is left to the experts,"

Xiao Shuxiang spoke while playing the yellow bamboo flute in his right hand. He said he felt sorry for the teachers of the Heaven Sword Sect who had disciples like Sian Ru and her four friends.

".. You're just children who would ruin the good name of this sect if it were left alive,"

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Sian Ru and her four friends were shocked, Xiao Shuxiang looked solemn with her words just now. Though the young man in front of them was clearly attacking Ling Qing Zhu, but why would he even talk to them like that?!

The worst possibility that Sian Ru had in mind right now was that Xiao Shuxiang was impartial to Ling Qing Zhu and also impartial to him.

The five did not doubt their sword talent, Sian Ru and his comrades were confident that they could excel by teaming up to defeat Xiao Shuxiang.

".. His practice was only at the 13th level of Forging Qi, he was not a threat. But.."

Sian Ru appeared hesitant to attack, she saw Xiao Shuxiang smiling and acting so confident. This young man's calm carrying made him feel a little disturbed.

"Reading my practice, huh? Be careful, because what you see may not be the truth.."

One of the advantages with having two dantians was that Xiao Shuxiang could store Qi at the dantian he wanted. He sort of has two levels of practice at once.

Since having a smaller dantian, Xiao Shuxiang was used to using it to store Qi, although some circumstances required that the Qi he stored be absorbed and sealed within his Main Dantian.

However as the roots on his dantian slightly diminished, the sealed Qi instantly filled his small dantian until Xiao Shuxiang's practice rose to the Mortal Stage GrandMaster.

But not wanting to arouse suspicion, Xiao Shuxiang stored some of his Qi into his Main Dantian until his practice as Sian Ru saw it now. However, his ability was not at all reduced.

Ling Qing Zhu was already close to reaching his limit, blood continued to flow on the sword incision marks on his arms and back. He uses his sword as a body support so as not to fall.

His hands seemed to be trembling, cold sweat was pouring down both sides of his forehead, Ling Qing Zhu's face was so pale, his hearing was even slowly disappearing.

Perhaps with just a single touch, he would instantly collapse to the ground. He was really trying hard to maintain his consciousness.

Either Ling Qing Zhu knew this or not, but Xiao Shuxiang's attack on him earlier had spewed out filthy blood that could have been toxic to his body.

"Because right now I'm learning to be a good person, then I'll let you go. We've never had any problems before, have we?"

"Hmp, release? Who do you think you are?! It is precisely I who should say that, go and do not interfere with my business. Don't you hate him, too, huh? Or maybe it's just your code.."

Sian Ru to this point still continued to think about the cause of the attacks on her sect. It was a very unnatural coincidence that if the Sky Pagoda Sect attacked suddenly simultaneously while its seniors were on missions outside of the sect, there must have been someone who had planned this all.

".. It was also the same day you came, so who else if not you. You pretended to be a hero in this sect for everyone to believe in you, right? Hmph! Useless tactics..!"

Xiao Shuxiang frowned slightly when he heard Sian Ru say, he snorted and said he had no connection whatsoever with the Sky Pagoda Sect.

He walked towards Ling Qing Zhu, stopped beside him and told Sian Ru that he also hated this girl in front of him.

Xiao Shuxiang's voice sounded like one who really disliked something. Ling Qing Zhu felt he was currently being stared at with a gaze that looked at him disgusting. Unfortunately he couldn't fight, even to move his legs was so difficult to do.

All the power that Ling Qing Zhu possessed, he used to maintain his standing position. He no longer knew who would save him this time, let alone now.. His consciousness almost disappeared.

".. I really hate this girl. But, other than Xiao Shuxiang.. No one can hurt him,"

Sian Ru clasped tightly onto her sword and stared at Xiao Shuxiang who was currently standing beside Ling Qing Zhu.

The young man's words sounded ordinary, but he could tell that there was a threat signal on him to hurt Ling Qing Zhu again.

".. So you guys should leave immediately, while I still see you as disciples in this sect,"

Xiao Shuxiang did not take out his Swordsman Aura or use Qi to speak, he just stared at Sian Ru and the four girl friends with slightly cold eyes.

Ling Qing Zhu himself could not hear well, let alone pay attention to what Xiao Shuxiang seemed to be defending him.

"You guys haven't left yet? Or do you want to fight with me? All right, come and do it,"

Xiao Shuxiang was so confident. He had no intention of killing Sian Ru or the other four disciples of the Sky Sword Sect, yet he had not promised to keep their limbs complete.

Sian Ru gritted her teeth. Furious, he turned around and asked his four friends to leave.

He had said that his affairs with Ling Qing Zhu were still not finished and Xiao Shuxiang would definitely accept the consequences of having stopped him.

Xiao Shuxiang saw the five disciples of the Sky Sword Sect walking away, himself then directed his eyes to Ling Qing Zhu.

"Are you still alive..? Since then you never made a sound," Xiao Shuxiang touched Ling Qing Zhu's left arm with his index finger, the slight touch of which made this girl sober up.

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Ling Qing Zhu's hearing began to clear up, but his eyes were still blurry. He tried to step foot but almost collapsed if his arm was not held back by Xiao Shuxiang.

".. Release.."

Ling Qing Zhu's voice rang out trembling, he was clearly enduring the pain and soreness in his body at this moment.

Xiao Shuxiang removed his hand from Ling Qing Zhu's arm, he followed the steps of this seemingly limping girl while continuing to tease her.

".. Girl sucks, don't you want to be weak and lean on me? This Xiao Shuxiang has just become a hero to you. I attacked you earlier to keep you from them, my punch wasn't so hard either.."

Ling Qing Zhu just kept trying to walk, although he stopped several times with the sword that became the focus of his weight.

Xiao Shuxiang could see blood dripping on Ling Qing Zhu's right arm, this girl was too stubborn to accept her help.

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Xiao Shuxiang flinched as Ling Qing Zhu spewed blood back, he reprimanded the girl beside him and said it was better to just beg of him like a weak human in general.

".. Son, you should know, it is rare for others to see Xiao Shuxiang as capable as this, let alone with someone he does not like. You may never find my humanity again tomorrow, so let me help you,"

"No. I'm still capable,"

Xiao Shuxiang was definitely not a person who liked getting rejected. Without asking permission in advance, he immediately pulled and carried Ling Qing Zhu.

This girl was unable to rebel, she only had Xiao Shuxiang drop her off immediately as she was still able to walk. However, he got a relentless scolding.

Xiao Shuxiang immediately brought the girl to the Rest Hall. Nian's grandmother was shocked when she saw Ling Qing Zhu who was in Xiao Shuxiang's arms was seriously injured.

After laying her on the bed, Xiao Shuxiang instantly got a slap in the buttocks and an outburst of Granny Nian's anger.

".. Basic Naughty Child, Less Teach..! Where's your heart, huh?! Why should you hurt Miss Ling?! What's wrong with you, huh?!"

"Old Grandma, it was me who helped her. Stop hitting me,"

Xiao Shuxiang rubbed his butt, he grumbled. If he had known that his butt would be slapped hard for bringing Ling Qing Zhu here, he would have let the annoying girl walk on her own.

".. I don't know how many of my asses have been the target of your slaps, these shitty humans. I am Xiao Shuxiang..! At least pay if I want my ass virginity,"

Plaque!

Nian's grandmother slapped Xiao Shuxiang's right arm and told him to stop talking. Treating Ling Qing Zhu was a top priority to do now.

".. You're a healer, right? Hurry up and do your job."

Xiao Shuxiang immediately refused, he had already kindly brought Ling Qing Zhu here and that should be enough. He said he would rather if the annoying girl died, at least the burden in this sect was reduced by one.

Grandma Nian was clearly shocked by Xiao Shuxiang's remark. He tugged hard at the ears of this young man, twisted them, and said Ling Qing Zhu was not a burden.

".. Miss Ling helped me a lot in this sect, unlike you who every day always make trouble. So quickly treat him,"

"Alright, but stop pulling my ears. You're Old Grandma, but you've got a lot of energy, too.."

"Who's your Grandma?! Call me 'Auntie..!"

Xiao Shuxiang's left ear was so red and seemed to twitch, he lazily grabbed Ling Qing Zhu's right hand and checked his pulse.

".. Old Granny, her face had loosened still wanted to be called 'Auntie'. Totally ridiculous.."

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This girl had lost quite a bit of blood, Xiao Shuxiang was a little impressed as Ling Qing Zhu remained steadfast in maintaining her consciousness even though her body was now lying on the bed.

Xiao Shuxiang was sure, if this girl was in good shape, she could not possibly be allowed to hold her wrist.

"Sick girl, are you stupid to not know when time does not force yourself? I'm just treating you, I'm not gonna do anything, so you just sleep."

"You don't stay long,"

"It won't be long, Old Grandma.."

Xiao Shuxiang walked towards the kitchen, he took out five types of herbs from within his Semestal Bracelet. One of the plants had a dark red color and there was one plant with a very pungent smell.

"Hmm khe he he, Xiao Shuxiang did learn to be a kind-hearted human being. But that doesn't mean I shouldn't play around a bit,"

With the Alchemist talent he possessed, Xiao Shuxiang made the most bitter and stinky concoction of herbs ever. The effect is certainly amazing, but the taste is able to make the tongue suffer.

Nian's grandmother waited for Xiao Shuxiang for approximately ten minutes, she only covered the marks of the sword incision on Ling Qing Zhu's chest and arms.

"You're a strong girl, not many ordinary humans can withstand injuries this severe. Your wings have been broken, you are no longer a cultivator. But in you, your soul is still a Swordsman.."

In a weak voice, Ling Qing Zhu thanked Grandma Nian for helping her bandage the wounds on her back and arms.

Xiao Shuxiang came from the direction of the kitchen while carrying a medium-sized jade cup filled with bitter herbs and her smell.

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Grandma Nian was shocked, immediately she exclaimed and had Xiao Shuxiang turn around to the back.

Right now, the upper part of Ling Qing Zhu's body was being opened, of course he did not want Xiao Shuxiang to see things that should not be seen.

"I'm not a child, Old Bangka. This Xiao Shuxiang could control the instincts of his ferocious beasts!"

Xiao Shuxiang almost dropped the concoction of herbs he was carrying, immediately he turned around and closed his nose.

What Xiao Shuxiang saw earlier was too shocking, repeatedly he winked, shook his head and tried to erase what he had just seen.

Grandma Nian threw next to Ling Qing Zhu's shoes which were right on Xiao Shuxiang's back. He nagged the young man for daring to enter without knocking on the door first.

Ling Qing Zhu, either because he did not care or his concentration was disturbed by the injuries of his body so he did not react at all when the bandaged upper part of his body was seen by Xiao Shuxiang.

Nian's grandmother had just allowed the young man who was carrying the herbs to walk over when Ling Qing Zhu had put his clothes back on.

"You almost made me drop this drug, Old Bangka. Now take it and get him to drink it,"

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Nian's grandmother had indeed vaguely smelled a strange smell out of nowhere, but she now understood the origin of the smell.

".. Is this really medicine? It's so thick and stinky? You're not concocting poison for Miss Ling, are you?"

Nian's grandmother looked at Xiao Shuxiang suspiciously, the young man nearby immediately protested, rejecting the accusations addressed to her.

"Then you try first.."

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".. B-but the medicine was for him!? Why am I.."

Xiao Shuxiang turned pale as Grandma Nian thrust out the concoction of herbs he had made himself.

The old granny asked him to try the medicine first, only after it was given to Ling Qing Zhu.

Xiao Shuxiang tried to resist and convince her that there was no poison in the concoction, but Grandma Nian was only willing to believe that Xiao Shuxiang tried it.

In the end, the medicine he had concocted while laughing evilly instead led to him. This was the taste that Xiao Shuxiang disliked the most, extremely bitter and terrifying.

Feeling non-toxic, Grandma Nian finally asked Ling Qing Zhu to drink the concoction of herbs.

".. Come on, drink slowly.."

The smell alone had made the stomach hurt and the feeling like he wanted to vomit, by holding his breath and closing his eyes tightly.. Ling Qing Zhu started taking the extremely bitter medicine that Xiao Shuxiang was concocting.

Ling Qing Zhu's facial expression did not change much, she was clearly a girl who was more resistant with bitter taste than this Alchemist Chef himself.

Xiao Shuxiang had finished off one apple on the nearby table, but still he felt a very bitter taste, not to mention that it smelled too pungent.

".. I can't take it anymore. Grandma, you take care of the rest,"

Xiao Shuxiang hurried away, he assured himself that he would not prank Ling Qing Zhu if there was Grandma Nian, or that the consequences would be like this.

Xiao Shuxiang concocted herbal plant is really effective. With just five breaths, Ling Qing Zhu's face was no longer pale.

After vomiting blood three times, the girl was actually in good shape. However, Grandma Nian still told him to sleep and rest.

Xiao Shuxiang himself resumed his flute training, this time he interrupted Lan Guan Zhi and Lan Xiao.

The Moon Tiger was not allowed to sleep at all before Xiao Shuxiang was exhausted from playing the flute.

"Lan Xiao, get some sleep, please,"

"Lan Zhi, but-"

"You continue your game,"

Lan Guan Zhi closed his book and focused on listening to the discordant sounds of his friend's flute game.

While Lan Xiao was looking for the most comfortable bed and was of course far from Xiao Shuxiang's annoyance.

Lan Guan Zhi had absolutely no idea how could his friend's musical talent be so very bad. Don't tell me that the title of the Destroying Star was derived from this one Xiao Shuxiang ability?

Lan Guan Zhi closed his eyes, he immediately brushed aside his thoughts just now. Xiao Shuxiang, who saw Lan Guan Zhi's eyes closed, thought that his friend was enjoying his flute. He became excited.

Three days later, Lan Guan Zhi chased Xiao Shuxiang out of his room. He did not want to hear the sound of his friend's flute that was getting worse and worse, his fault for forcing himself to help his friend.

"Lan Zhi, just this once. One more time"

"No,"

Nyan!

Even Lan Xiao also rejected him, the Moon Tiger used its tail to close the door right in front of Xiao Shuxiang's face.

"What kind of friends are you two? Lan Xiao, who taught you to behave like this to your father? Quickly open the door,"

Nyan nyawm!

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"Huh? Lan Xiao, I told you I'm not your mother, call 'Dad'..! Lan Xiao..?!"

Xiao Shuxiang exhaled softly, he scratched his non-itchy head and started to walk in search of the person who was willing to hear his flute play.

".. It's been a long time and Lan Xiao just keeps thinking of me as his mother. Is it possible that when she just hatched the first time she saw it was me, so the Moon Tiger called me 'mother'.."

Xiao Shuxiang recalled, he was suddenly jolted when the memories returned. He was the first to carry the Moon Tiger and not Lan Guan Zhi.

"Haiy.. Now it was clear why Hou Yong, Bao Yu, and the others used to tease me about having a forbidden relationship with Lan Zhi. It all started when we came out of the cave together at that time.."

Xiao Shuxiang's head immediately hurt. No one could believe his explanation, it was all because of Lan Xiao.

The Moon Tiger had made his friends think nothing of him and Lan Guan Zhi.

".. I really suck at remembering such trivial things. It's already been done and it's gonna be very hard to change it back.."

Xiao Shuxiang exhaled, he needed to freshen up and rest his twitching head.

He shot towards the gate of the Sky Sword Sect. Being outside the gate, Xiao Shuxiang put on his flying sword and immediately went to the Seasonless Hill, the residence of the First Patriarch.

Elsewhere, precisely on a mountain where the building of the Sky Pagoda Sect once stood, there appeared a long white-haired man with a small fire mark on his forehead.

This man was none other than Ling Lang Tian, a cultivator who came from the Central Continent as well as the elder brother of Ling Qing Zhu.

He came from far away to visit his Uncle and Sister, but instead found something unexpected.

The entire building of the Sky Pagoda Sect was now turned into ashes, leaving behind traces of burning as well as fighting.

Nevertheless, Ling Lang Tian's face did not change at all. He is still so calm and dignified.

He had a different eye color from Ling Qing Zhu, which was light purple. When observed more deeply will feel like a clear water droplet that falls slowly, cold and pressing.

Ling Lang Tian rubbed slowly the burning marks in front of him, there was still a faint smell that he smelled other than ashes. It came from the burnt flesh, the body of his uncle.

Ling Lang Tian also smelled his sister, yet was very thin. His feelings told Ling Qing Zhu, his sister is still alive.

No matter how evil the people who attacked this sect were, they would definitely not willingly kill Ling Qing Zhu. His sister must be a prisoner at this time.

Ling Lang Tian was still investigating, with a smell so thin he started walking away. His goal was to search for the biggest and famous sect in the Middle Sun Empire.

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