XIAO SHUXIANG'S

246 - Xiao Shuxiang Request (2) [Revised]

After sealing the second gate, Xiao Shuxiang asked the Demonic Beast to help him guard the Eastern Continent.

He and Hu Li then returned to help the humans as well as the cultivators. During this second week, many buildings have started to stand firmly again.

Little by little, the territories in the Three Empires began to recover even more. It didn't feel exhausting at all, probably because they were working together to improve their living quarters.

There was one special place created on the territory of the Three Empires. It was a burial garden that was addressed by the humans, warriors and cultivators who died.

Moreover, the citizens of the Eastern Continent turned out to perpetuate about the war of the Two Empires, the attack of the Scarlet Shadow, the Wyvern Dragon and the relationship of the Third Stream cultivators, as well as their cooperation with the Demonic Beasts in a Story Stone.

This stone was laid in every newly repaired city on the territory of the Three Empires. Even the Stone of Acts was also laid in some sects.

"... What an unexpected thing. The Eastern Continent is really very different now. But even so, I'm not sure if the good relationship I witnessed will last forever..."

"The human heart is very difficult to guess. Perhaps today the cultivators of the three Streams could cooperate well, but there was a possibility in the future it would be very different. I don't want to bring unrest on my long journey."

"Haaahs... In the past. I'm definitely not going to think about this. That's because I don't have anyone I consider 'Family'. But it's different now and I hate it."

"I don't like anything that worries me. But you know, I'm not one to lie to myself. I have a father, a mother, a grandfather, a brother and friends like you. You're all my family,"

Xiao Shuxiang stared at his face in the reflection of wine on the small cup he was holding. He was currently together with Lan Guan Zhi and Lan Xiao.

The three of them sat on the second floor of a building that had just been completed two days ago.

The object in this room was only one wooden cot made into a bed and a sitting table that was between Lan Guan Zhi and Xiao Shuxiang.

Lan Xiao himself was behind them, this Moon Tiger was like a backrest for Xiao Shuxiang and Lan Guan Zhi's backs.

Rrrr~

Lan Xiao appeared to be sound asleep, he snored softly and subconsciously moved his head like asking to be stroked again and again by Xiao Shuxiang.

Lan Guan Zhi, "When are you going?"

"If according to my calculations... Four more days. I should be able to get to the border of the Sunset Empire before the appointed time,"

Xiao Shuxiang drank his homemade wine that had no alcohol content. This wine he made especially for Lan Guan Zhi because his good friend had a habit of attacking him while drunk.

The light in this room was the blue light from the pattern on Lan Xiao's body and the three small flames of Xiao Shuxiang that floated slowly.

Xiao Shuxiang returned to voice. "There's something I want to tell you, it's the quiet heart of the Black Jade. You ever hear of that?"

"Looks.." Lan Guan Zhi looked at Xiao Shuxiang briefly before looking straight ahead again.

He noticed the small blue flame Xiao Shuxiang was looking at approaching the small glowing insect.

Xiao Shuxiang leaned against Lan Xiao's body, "I currently have a family, but it's not impossible if one day I come back and slaughter them."

Xiao Shuxiang, "I am different from other humans. My responsibility is not only in this World, the worst is not even out yet.."

"You know, Lan'Er. The Black Jade's heart had been enveloped from the beginning by the darkness. No matter how much light it receives, it will still darken again. I don't know how long I can control myself. It was clear that the darkness would follow me everywhere. And when I can't handle it, I hope you'll help me..." Xiao Shuxiang's voice sounded slower.

Lan Guan Zhi himself did not understand what help his friend meant, but he still faithfully listened to Xiao Shuxiang's words.

Seen, there is indeed a burden that appears on the eyes of this friend. And perhaps, it was a burden he could not imagine.

"Far in my heart, this Xiao Shuxiang wants to become human. Just like you, Brother Jing, Qi Xuan or humans in general. But there is one place in my heart that craves destruction. That desire increased as my strength returned.."

Xiao Shuxiang slowly raised his left hand, he could see there was a chain made of thin wind and wrapped around his hand, before the wind again disappeared.

"I'm even worried that this Soul Restraint Seal won't be able to control me when the darkness comes. So, I'm asking you... If that day really comes and I can no longer know anyone, you should never hesitate to swing your sword.."

Xiao Shuxiang, "I want you to kill me when I can no longer control myself. You need to get stronger, Lan'Er. You have to get stronger even stronger than myself."

"You... Who the hell are you?" Lan Guan Zhi's voice sounded serious.

Xiao Shuxiang stared at his friend's face for some time before he drank back his wine.

"Lan'Eer... I have not only relationships in this world, but also in other worlds. My blood is not only human blood, but there is also the blood of otherworldly beings. You asked me my identity even makes me confused to answer you what, you concluded it yourself."

Xiao Shuxiang scratched his head slowly and then shook his head. He was amazed and started praising himself.

"The only thing I know is that I was born and raised by humans despite my mother's horrible behavior. There are indeed normal humans who can go at any time to places like the Demon World and the Elf World? Of course not. But this Xiao Shuxiang can do it."

"You know 'Blood Exchange'? It was a kind of relationship-building ceremony between two different kinds of beings of the world. Since the beginning of this birth of Xiao Shuxiang, I already have the blood of the Star. This was the rare blood most wanted by Demonic Beasts and was even more sacred than the Elves' virgin."

"The two beings would certainly not refuse to perform the 'Blood Exchange' ceremony to establish a relationship with this person like Xiao Shuxiang. In the Demon World, I only did it with Yan Xi Fan's uncle. While Lui Me Tian's aunt and Wu Yu's uncle were Demonic Beasts who gave her blood. They don't have my own blood."

"For the Elf World, I got every drop from the blood of those three types of Elves. And mine alone was dripped on the ground under the shade of the Cloud Protection Tree. So..."

Lan Guan Zhi was getting an awful lot of unexpected information. Who would have thought this friend of his bore the burden of three worlds at once. The young alchemist was clearly not a normal human being.

Lan Guan Zhi, "Mn. Don't tell me you're a Devil?"

!!

Fortunately Xiao Shuxiang had already drunk the wine in his cup when he heard Lan Guan Zhi speak. He gave a look of disbelief to this handsome young man in a bluish-white uniform.

"Buddy, you will never find a Devil as handsome and charming as I am. Don't equate this incredible Xiao Shuxiang with that ugly filthy creature."

Xiao Shuxiang goosebumps himself, he then took out a small jar of Dragon Emperor Arak on his Semestal Bracelet. When he was about to drink the wine, he immediately remembered something.

"But I thought about what you said, Lan Zhi. Look, I did 'Devil Cleansing Hearts once, ' but what I met wasn't the devil of my heart, but Shouxing. And my sword spirit gave me a shower of hearts, so um... Feels like..."

"Mn, right. You're the Devil and what you see is the angel of your heart.. Maybe,"

!!

Xiao Shuxiang slowly struck Lan Guan Zhi's arm. The way his friend joked is outrageous. Is he that evil that his heart demon is an angel? Just be right!

"Shouxing is my Sword Spirit, he's not an angel. What the fuck with those eyes that say 'maybe Shouxing is a Holy Spirit', you want to cause a misunderstanding, huh?"

Lan Guan Zhi snorted softly and just as he was holding back his smile, he began to drink the wine without the alcohol made by Xiao Shuxiang while listening to this friend's nag.

Although the Moon Tiger was also with them, but Lan Xiao did not stay up. This Demonic Beast seemed to be very exhausted from always working to help many people.

"You take good care of Lan Xiao while I'm gone." Xiao Shuxiang gently rubbed the head of the Moon Tiger sleeping beside him. Lan Xiao looked so soundly asleep.

Lan Guan Zhi was able to see this friend of hers was very fond of the Moon Tiger. "You can bring Lan Xiao to accompany you."

"No way, you'll be alone. You don't have the talent of a friend like me. If Lan Xiao came with me-you would definitely just sit on and do the boring work,"

Xiao Shuxiang also said, "Lan Xiao better stay here, this Moon Tiger I am studying can help you. I myself have had enough of Hu Li's company."

...

".. Lan Zhi, you haven't promised me. Promise me to kill me when that day comes,"

"..."

Lan Guan Zhi saw Xiao Shuxiang extend his right hand and looked at himself with great seriousness. It seemed like the young man in front of him did not understand how hard it was to exercise such great trust.

"Lan Zhi, you mustn't hesitate,"

"I promise. When that day comes. With my own hands.. I'm gonna kill you,"

Lan Guan Zhi grabbed Xiao Shuxiang's hand, this shaman becoming the symbol of their agreement. Of course, he hoped that the day his friend said never came.

The darkness that Xiao Shuxiang said was an inseparable part of his heart. Destroying the Eastern Continent was no longer his dream when Xiao Shuxiang's entire memory returned.

Destroying the Eastern Continent was an absolute mission that was like embedded deep in his heart. He chose to protect this continent does not mean the mission disappeared.

Merely, when Xiao Shuxiang chose to let go, then he had to find a replacement. And this time, the target was the Northern Continent.

Xiao Shuxiang held tightly onto Lan Guan Zhi's hand, seeing that he was unwilling to return to the path that was even darker than night.

Xiao Shuxiang would as much as possible concern himself with the requests of Elder Da Li and the Blind Grandfather he met. Hopefully that way, he can eliminate the darkness in his heart.

If you want to be likened, then the same as Lan Guan Zhi said. Xiao Shuxiang was a Devil who was currently trying to become a normal human being.

The darkness in his heart was a killing intent that could explode at any moment. And his condition was further compounded by his Black Jade Heart.

Xiao Shuxiang needs more relationships than family,

Something precious that didn't worry him and he could protect, she said,

Something that does not make him anxious wherever he steps but is able to make him miss,

Something like that, was likely very difficult for him to find.

After making Lan Guan Zhi promise, Xiao Shuxiang started looking for the most comfortable sitting position to sleep in. He also asked his friend to rest because they would still be working tomorrow.

Lan Xiao's fine feathers were very soft, comfortable, and warm. In just three breaths.. Xiao Shuxiang started to fall into a deep sleep, and it didn't take long until his snoring voice sounded.

Lan Guan Zhi shook his head softly for having a friend who was so easy to fall asleep with. He then cleaned the urn and wine cup that Xiao Shuxiang had previously used.

Lan Guan Zhi then took out a cloth thick enough to cover his friend's body. He then sat down cross-legged, slowly closed his eyes, and tried to focus his mind on practicing.

He knew he did not have a body regeneration as powerful as Xiao Shuxiang. Therefore for now, he will begin to focus on strengthening each blood cell until the skin comes out.

Being able to defeat Wyvern with just a single strike, Lan Guan Zhi had to put in even more effort to match the strength of his friend.

Moreover, now that he knew that Xiao Shuxiang not only had a relationship with the Human World, he would naturally fall further behind.

Lan Guan Zhi was obviously not going to force himself. He could train regularly and set aside his time for Lan Xiao.

If his friend is trying to control his strength, then he will also try to get stronger.

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Xiao Shuxiang was the type of person who was very easy to fall asleep, but was most difficult to awaken.

Just look at this moment, Lan Guan Zhi had already repeatedly patted her cheeks softly while calling out her name, but Xiao Shuxiang was still not awake either.

".. Xiang'Er, Shuxiang,"

Nyawn~

Lan Xiao also helped Lan Guan Zhi, he rubbed his nose on Xiao Shuxiang's head, but the person he thought was this mother remained asleep.

Lan Guan Zhi started to feel worried, don't tell her friend to go back to hibernation? It can't be allowed.

He touched Xiao Shuxiang's chest and tried to check his friend's heartbeat, but his hand was held by the young man who had not opened his eyes.

"I'm still sleepy.. Don't look for opportunities when I'm off guard, Lan'Er. We haven't done the ceremony and prostrated ourselves to the sky,"

?!

"Who wants to marry you? You're a shame,"

!!

Lan Guan Zhi poked hard at Xiao Shuxiang's forehead which instantly made his friend's drowsiness scatter and turn into a groan.

Xiao Shuxiang rubbed his forehead, he grumbled at Lan Guan Zhi who seemed to be using force when he touched her earlier. Thank goodness his forehead wasn't hollow.

"You're this. What grudge do you have against me? Sh.h.."

Lan Guan Zhi did not answer his friend's question, he simply asked Xiao Shuxiang to get up.

From the look in his eyes, it was clear that he said that his loud jolt would not have happened if Xiao Shuxiang had quickly woken up.

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