XIAO SHUXIANG'S

271 - Incognito

"What?!" Hu Li was surprised, "Young Master, what were you-!!"

He was not finished talking and Xiao Shuxiang had already darted with his White Jade Flute. His face turned pale when he saw that his Young Master had already taken one soldier's life.

CRAASH!

Xiao Shuxiang used his White Jade Flute to slash the left arm of another soldier. Simultaneously when the soldier wanted to shout-himself directly gave a punch right behind the soldier's neck.

The three dogs that had previously howled loudly were now cowering in fear and making sounds like little cats.

Their bodies seemed to tremble after getting a cold gaze from Xiao Shuxiang. The fear was natural because the three dogs seemed to see the long-haired young man being able to swallow them alive.

Previously, there were six soldiers who fought Xiao Shuxiang. Yet their reaction was too slow with the agile movements of the Young Alchemist.

Hu Li was aware that if his Master was not stopped, then this could invite danger. He immediately darted and attacked the soldiers who were looking at him.

Hu Li held back Xiao Shuxiang's hand and struck the back of a soldier's neck, knocking him unconscious. He then looked at the face of his Master who had almost lost control.

"We didn't come to look for trouble, Young Master. You don't be rash. And I thought you were learning to be a good cultivator, the action just now was not good at all,"

"Hu Li, there is no truly good person in this world. White Flow Cultivators also kill many times, why would you bother with it if I did it?! I haven't committed murder in a long time, Hu Li. My hands are itchy,"

"That's the reason. So I don't want to see you commit murder again,"

Hu Li was worried that the killing by Xiao Shuxiang would add to his Master's addiction. It was difficult for him to stop his Young Master Xiao when the dangerous illness recurred.

"You must be able to control yourself, Young Master,"

Pii..!

O Zhan also agreed, he had not known Xiao Shuxiang for long, but he could feel the young man in front of him storing something terrifying deep within his body.

"We'd better clean this place up before any soldiers come in,"

Simultaneously as Hu Li spoke, Xiao Shuxiang heard the footsteps of several people. He and the white-haired young man in front of him suddenly panicked, but his intelligent brain was still working.

Xiao Shuxiang quickly inserted all the fainted and dead soldiers, including their weapons into his Universal Bracelet. Hu Li used her fox fire to remove the traces of blood and then followed her Master in search of a safe place.

The three dogs that had previously cowered in fear did not dare to howl anymore. They chose to sit down and act like nothing happened.

The White Snow Emperor Palace was much wider and larger than the palace that Xiao Shuxiang used to visit. There were many treasure warehouses in this place, but even a single piece of gold had never been successfully stolen. Though the soldiers who stand guard are not too much, even arguably very little.

A natural thing when inside the palace were eleven cultivators who served as eyes for the Emperor. One of them had a practice at the Immortal level, while the other was at the Sky Level Grand Master.

These cultivators were inside a special room and only the Emperor knew about it. They sat quietly while looking towards the long table before them.

It was at this table that the intricacies of the palace and every corner of it was clearly emblazoned. There was nothing unturned for these cultivators including the actions that Xiao Shuxiang and Hu Li had taken.

One of the cultivators who looked like a 39-year-old youth was impressed to see how Xiao Shuxiang fought and his ability to eliminate the soldiers in just one flick of a hand.

"His face is not like a criminal. But he's still an intruder, are we gonna catch him?"

"Wait, you better watch. Let's see what they really want,"

The white-clothed cultivators with purple swallow patterns were so serious about seeing Xiao Shuxiang, Hu Li, and O Zhan from the large, long table in front of them.

Xiao Shuxiang and Hu Li had no idea they were being watched at this time. The two walked normally while occasionally hiding when they saw the soldiers patrolling.

"This palace is too spacious, it is difficult to find the Emperor's private room if it is constantly hidden,"

Hu Li understood what his master meant. They did not have a palace plan, so it was possible that they would get lost, or worse be caught before they could meet the Emperor.

As Hu Li was thinking of a sudden-means-she heard footsteps and the soft voice of women. He and Xiao Shuxiang immediately hid behind the huge pillar.

".. I'm looking forward to it so much, little prince so handsome, his name will definitely be beautiful later,"

"Every time there's a naming ceremony, it somehow makes me nervous~"

The two girls Hu Li and Xiao Shuxiang saw were so serious about the naming ceremony. Both are unaware they are being targeted.

After passing through the pillar where Hu Li and Xiao Shuxiang were hiding, these two girls were instantly struck from behind. They almost hit the ground if not held by the Beater.

Xiao Shuxiang and Hu Li brought the two girls who had fainted from their blows to a nearby room. Thank goodness the room was empty.

These two young men unhesitatingly stripped the clothes of the two servant girls leaving behind only one layer. The two fainted girls were put into Xiao Shuxiang's Universal Bracelet.

It didn't take long until Hu Li and his Young Master came out dressed as servants. Their posture really matched the light purple clothes of the female servant earlier.

"Hu Li, are you sure we won't be recognized?"

"I don't think so if Young Master doesn't say a word. It's because your voice is too manly,"

Xiao Shuxiang had only noticed Hu Li well, the appearance of his friend could fool many young men. Hu Li did have a sweet and adorable face, her voice was not too manly so she could disguise herself as a female well enough.

"Your hair is still white, Hu Li. I don't think there's a white-haired waitress in this place,"

"I can change it,"

Xiao Shuxiang took out a pill from his Semestal Bracelet while staring at Hu Li whose hair color was slowly turning black.

Xiao Shuxiang then ate the pill he took out and it only took three breaths until her voice turned more feminine. Hu Li and O Zhan even blinked a few times.

"Young Master Xiao? Where can you get such a pill?"

"It's a weird pill from one of my failures. Hows it? It's amazing, isn't it?"

Hu Li subconsciously stared in awe at Xiao Shuxiang. He then said that if his master could make a flat chest enlargement pill, it would be even more incredible.

"I have it but I won't wear it."

"You have any?! This was shocking," Hu Li smiled happily as well as so enthusiastically, "Young Master, you should wear it. Look, you have a clean and dazzling face, it just takes a little polish in the chest arena and your disguise will be perfect,"

Xiao Shuxiang flicked Hu Li's forehead, he did have a pill that could enlarge the upper part of a woman's body, but the pill was permanent and he had not found a way to make an antidote.

".. There's no way I'm going to take that kind of pill. I don't want to be called a disorder. After all, the flat-chested girl was also dazzling. Let's go,"

Xiao Shuxiang gently wagged his hair and then stepped foot so confidently. Hu Li followed her from behind and then said that she should braid her hair.

"True, then help me,"

Hu Li is an expert in hair styling. Still standing but it did not take long he had managed to tidy up his Young Master's hair.

The light purple clothes without any complexion did not make Xiao Shuxiang have the aura of a servant.

Her braided long hair was not very neat but had its own charm, a clean and dazzling face with beautiful eyes Xiao Shuxiang could captivate everyone. Unexpectedly, even a woman's dress was very suitable for him.

Despite dressing the waiter, Xiao Shuxiang and Hu Li remained vigilant. The two of them were almost caught by a servant for forgetting to hide O Zhan, lucky to quickly Xiao Shuxiang stuffed the servant into his Semestal Bracelet with O Zhan.

For approximately two hours, Xiao Shuxiang and Hu Li had not found a single member of the kingdom. Until finally they were unknowingly in the residence of the princes.

The Snow White Emperor Palace was actually divided into several residences, but it remained one neighborhood.

First was the special residence that served as the Hall of Court as well as the reception of guests, the place that Xiao Shuxiang and Hu Li had explored but found no one.

The second was the residence of the concubines, the place was heavily guarded and only the maids holding certain tokens were allowed to enter. Xiao Shuxiang and Hu Li were obviously unable to enter it.

Not far from the concubines' residence, there was a special residence for the princesses. The residence is also the same, which cannot be entered carelessly.

Fourth was the residence of the princes, this was where Xiao Shuxiang and Hu Li were located. Both of them could see the princes were practicing swords in such a vast courtyard, there were about 16 young men aged around 23 to 25 years old, he said, three children were aged 11 and five were aged around 6 to 9.

The people Xiao Shuxiang and Hu Li saw were princes. They were trained by five adult men who were the same age as Xiao Shuxiang's father.

There were three Bangka Elders who he also saw, Xiao Shuxiang took a closer look and did find some faces that reminded him of his Grandfather and Father.

Trang!

Trang!

The sound of swords clashing against each other. These princes seem to duel with their own brothers. The little prince did too.

Xiao Shuxiang and Hu Li continued walking while occasionally turning their heads to pay attention to the training of the princes. Several servants appeared to pass by next to the two, this condition was favorable as there would be no one to suspect them.

Trang!

"Enough."

?!

Xiao Shuxiang stopped stepping, followed by Hu Li. He seemed to pay attention to the direction of one of the Old Bangka who had a thick beard on two princes. That Old Bangka's way of explaining was quite understandable to Xiao Shuxiang.

"Young Master, we didn't come to witness the training of the princes, did we?"

"Mrs,"

Xiao Shuxiang watched every family face of his Grandfather, he turned his head back and began to continue on. Although no one seemed suspicious, Xiao Shuxiang and Hu Li continued to be in the eyes of the Emperor's 11 secret cultivators.

The longer it went, Xiao Shuxiang and Hu Li now saw the main residence that they believed was the Emperor's residence. The two were just about to step but suddenly a stifled scream was heard.

Not far from where Xiao Shuxiang was standing, he could see a blue-clothed young man with a black waist belt while practicing archery.

The man had a handsome face, yet his eyes were sharp and contained such great ambition. He was so focused on looking at his target that an apple was above the head of a servant.

The arrow then shot and instead of hitting the red apple even hit the servant's neck to make him fall dying and only two breaths - the servant was killed.

!!

Hu Li was startled, but what made him even more shocked was when the young man seemed to not feel guilty at all.

"Currently, failed again."

The young man who appeared to be 23 years old was named Yang Ni, he was the grandson of the Fifth Prince, one of Yang Shu's Brothers.

His face was so irritated, he was skilled at playing spears but had difficulty when it came to dealing with bows and arrows.

There were already more than five people who were victims of Yang Ni's archery practice. But until now he has not managed to hit the apple on the head of his servant. And now he needs someone else.

"You, come quickly and help me practice,"

?!

Xiao Shuxiang flinched as he was suddenly appointed by Yang Ni. Hu Li also did not expect this.

"Let's get here fast. Stand there and grab an apple in the box,"

Xiao Shuxiang watched Yang Ni from top to bottom. The young man only glanced at him at a glance and he was sure that Yang Ni had not really seen his face.

Hu Li approached towards Xiao Shuxiang and then whispered softly, "Young Master Xiao, are you going there? That guy looks bad in archery,"

"If we don't comply, we'll be in trouble."

Xiao Shuxiang began to walk carefully, Hu Li only noticed the way his master's path was too wagging his buttocks, almost similar to a duck tail.

His Young Master Xiao seemed to imitate the way women walked, only to look excessive and make Hu Li feel anxious to slap hard on his master's butt.

Yang Ni was choosing her best arrow, when it had determined which one she would wear - at that moment also Xiao Shuxiang had been standing quietly with an apple on his head.

Yang Ni had prepared to use his bow to thrust an arrow towards the servant he had summoned just now but instantly his eyes were round.

!!

Hu Li flinched as the handsome prince in front of her threw away his bow and walked quickly towards her Master. There was something inside him that was feeling uneasy, the possibility of his Master's disguise had already been revealed.

While in front of Xiao Shuxiang, Yang Ni told him to look up. Hesitatingly, he complied with this.

Their two eyes met each other's eyes, Yang Ni couldn't believe what she saw. This servant in front of him had a beautiful face with a reddish tinge on his cheek.

The look of the servant's eyes in front of him was silent, yet there was a strong firmness that he could feel. Yang Ni was not even consciously holding his breath.

"Who.. Your name?"

".. Shu.. Xiang.."

Hu Li opened his mouth after witnessing Xiao Shuxiang actually being able to act like a girl. The effect of the pill that Mr. Young ate made the originally male voice turn feminine, the situation was supported by the woman's clothes and her Master's face. It was clear at this time that his Young Master Xiao's charade was at the perfect stage.

Yang Ni could not turn her gaze at the eyes of the servant in front of her. This was the first time she felt something churning inside her chest, and it was very uncomfortable.

"What.. You're the new waiter in this place..? I just saw you.."

Xiao Shuxiang had expected to be asked such a thing, he had also prepared his answer. Namely by dropping down as if his legs are limp support his body weight.

Yang Ni caught him before he actually fell, Hu Li who saw his charade could only peek with his mouth open.

"I-I'm sorry, sir.."

Xiao Shuxiang's voice trembled slightly yet gently simultaneously. Yang Ni had held a lot of girls hands or embraced it, but only this time he felt a different sensation.

"What actually happened to me?"

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