XIAO SHUXIANG'S
317 - Xiao Lu III
"You must remember, don't wear personal heirlooms.." Ling Lang Tian looked at Xiao Shuxiang before returning to circulate his gaze at this guardian Guardian of his sister's challenger.
".. And another one, may kill but if the opponent has said 'give up', then you guys should stop," he is currently standing on the arena stage, he said, right between Xiao Shuxiang and the five Swordsman Skull Sword Party.
He plays the role of referee and is telling what the rules are in this fight. However it seemed like the five warriors were more interested in Xiao Shuxiang than listening to Ling Lang Tian speak. These warriors were none other than Dersana and her friends.
"I want to ask you something," Dersana suddenly opened her voice, she immediately got a cold gaze from Ling Lang Tian. Already from the beginning this big brother of Ling Qing Zhu suspected the intent of Dersana's arrival that clearly had another purpose.
Xiao Shuxiang, "Say,"
He was just like Ling Lang Tian, his feelings also told of his opponent's arrival other than to snatch his position as the 'Protective Guardian' of the White Cat.. Also for other purposes.
"Silent Land Forest.. Do you remember that?" Dersana fondled his sword which had the end of a skull-shaped handle. He again inquired about Xiao Shuxiang's fight in the forest.
In one of the buildings, the place where Lan Guan Zhi, Jing Mi, Hu Li, and her friends were.. Seemed to take the arena stage seriously.
Lang Guan Zhi himself was seen exhaling, he knew that sooner or later Xiao Shuxiang would face off against the Swordsman of the Skull Sword Party. He knew the problem Xiao Shuxiang was facing because his friend had told him about his adventure in the Forest of the Silent Land.
Jing Mi, Hou Yong, Hu Li, and Xiao Qing Yan were as well. Not knowing about Xiao Shuxiang's problems with the Black Stream party were Ling Qing Zhu, Xiao Lu, and Yi Wen.
"Sister Lu Yang Beautiful, how is this..? I heard the Skull Sword Party is not an ordinary party, they are the cause of 20% of the chaos in the Central Continent,"
Yi Wen did not actually doubt Brother Xiao's abilities. But what worried him was that if his brother killed the swordsman of the Skull Sword Party, then this would be tantamount to flying the war flag.
".. But if Brother Xiao did not kill them, then that war flag would be even more fluttering. There was no other choice, Brother Xiao should refuse to fight with the five warriors,"
"He is forbidden to refuse,"
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Yi Wen was surprised when he heard Ling Qing Zhu speak, he turned his head and noticed that this white-haired girl beside him continued to look towards the arena stage.
Ling Qing Zhu's eyelashes trembled slightly and both of his hands clenched tightly. He seemed to know the danger of confronting the Swordsman of the Skull Sword Party.
Not because the opponent cannot be defeated, but whether the opponent loses or not.. It will still end in a two-flow war.
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Ling Qing Zhu gasped as he felt his hand in someone's grasp. When he turned his head, he found out that the one holding his hand was Xiao Qing Yan, the child he had until recently considered to be a 10-year-old male.
"You don't worry, he'll be fine. Protecting you is his responsibility.."
Ling Qing Zhu nodded, for the first time he indeed felt uneasy. But now he was calm again.
Xiao Lu had actually from the very beginning set foot into the Heaven-He Pagoda Sect and Yi Wen continued to pay attention to Ling Qing Zhu's movements.
The blue-eyed girl with long white hair had a calm person who equaled Lan Guan Zhi. They are both sparing, disciplined, and clearly have flat board faces. Arguably.. They both have similar traits.
"Sister Lu the Beautiful One.."
"I know what you think of Yi Wen, but it's impossible for two perfect people to come together. You know Xiao'Er is a brat and troublemaker, while Miss Ling is a strict, disciplined and rules-abiding girl. My sister needs someone who can control her nature, while Miss Ling needs someone who helps her learn to be more expressive. Young Master Lan was obviously not a match to accompany Miss Ling because she was also the same leg, so you might know who could.."
Xiao Lu had always realized one thing, his sister was someone who was easily changeable. It was very difficult to know when her sister had become serious, cold, and sometimes childish.
Such a trait was a challenge for people like Ling Qing Zhu and Lan Guan Zhi. They could learn something from Xiao Shuxiang's persona.
Hearing the explanation from Xiao Lu made Yi Wen exhale softly. Half-whispering he said that he was much more compatible with Xiao Shuxiang than Ling Qing Zhu. It was just that Jing Mi and Hou Yong who heard it instantly refused.
".. Yi Wen, you never really liked Brother Xiao. And one thing you need to know, she's not marrying a college brother. So forget it,"
"Brother Jing is right. You better pick me.. This handsome Hou Yong had no restrictions,"
Yi Wen's upper lips twitched when he heard Hou Yong's words, he then snapped at the young man's head that was shorter than himself.
Yi Wen, Jing Mi, and Hou Yong seemed to forget that right now Xiao Shuxiang had made the five warriors who challenged him go up in black.
The young man in black uniform took out the Shadow Slaughter Sword belonging to the Skull Sword Party swordsman he had finished off. This action made Dersana sure that Xiao Shuxiang was the perpetrator of the death of Saka Daksa.
"Now I know you don't deserve to be left alive,"
One of the warriors tightly held the hilt of his sword, he was named Lou Ming. The young man was about 27 years old with a small incision in his nose.
Xiao Shuxiang snorted when he heard Lou Ming say, he noticed these five warriors as if looking at him hatefully.
"Hmh, this is really weird.. You hate me so much because I killed your brothers, but have you never thought about the villagers they've massacred? It should be that while committing murder, you should also be ready to be killed one day,"
"Foolish with all that! All we know is that you killed Chief Saka. And today we come to take your life..!"
The swordsman standing beside Lou Ming pointed at Xiao Shuxiang with his sword. He barely lunged but was stopped by Dersana.
Ling Lang Tian himself warned that Dersana and his four brothers would hear his words as a referee, or else this fight would be postponed.
Crazy Beggar Boy himself did not join Xiao Shuxiang's friends on the floor of one of the buildings, he preferred to watch the fight up close.
The Sky Pagoda Sect disciple who saw himself was completely unsuspecting, he was not even recognized as the Mad Beggar Boy because indeed he was currently not wearing his strange makeup.
Some female disciples even dared to approach to get acquainted with him. But indeed the Mad Beggar Boy had never been interested in women, he obviously preferred men.
The Mad Beggar Boy continued to hug his bamboo staff while occasionally staring at the floor of the building where the Grand Elder of the Sky Pagoda Sect was located. He had just turned his eyes back towards the arena when he heard the sound of a fight.
THE TRAANG!
Xiao Shuxiang held the hand of one of the swordsmen and used the swordsman to fend off the attack from Dersana.
He gave a kick to Dersana's chest by using the swordsman's body he held as a pedestal. In that swift attack, Dersana bounced five meters away and the swordsman on whose pedestal hit the ground.
Not yet had Xiao Shuxiang caught his breath, Lou Ming darted and instantly gave him a back-to-back attack. It was fortunate that he with agile movements was able to dodge the attack.
A BAAAM!
Ling Lang Tian saw how Xiao Shuxiang kept dodging and only occasionally made counterattacks.
The black-clothed youth was currently not holding a weapon, arguably before the fight.. Ling Lang Tian had given Xiao Shuxiang a layered seal because the one he was fighting was not a cultivator.
He then asked his sister's Guardian Protector to choose a weapon on a long table. Yet Xiao Shuxiang was instantly attacked before he even touched his chosen weapon.
A BAAAM!
Xiao Shuxiang again dodged Dersana's attack, the Shadow Slash Sword he had previously taken out from within his Semestual Bracelet he had to pull back because of Ling Lang Tian's request.
A BAAAM!
"Stop dodging, damn it..!" Dersana cursed, he had already carried out five powerful attacks and the black-clothed young man could always avoid it.
Xiao Shuxiang actually also wanted to curse because he was being ganged up. Though Ling Lang Tian had already told him that this fight was one on one. Unfortunately the five Skull Sword Party warriors did not heed Ling Lang Tian's remark.
A BAAAM!
Xiao Shuxiang and Dersana both hit the ground hard. But he was the most difficult because other Dersana colleagues immediately gave him an attack without pause.
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Xiao Shuxiang rolled dodging the attack.
As a result of the layered seal that Ling Lang Tian gave him.. He was thus unable to sense Qi let alone use it to fight. Even taking out the Moving Mirror could not he do.
A BAAAM!
Ling Lang Tian felt that this was too late, Dersana and his four friends did not listen to him as a referee at all.
He was just about to stop this fight but he suddenly got a sign from Ling Chu Zhen to do nothing.
The ones who came to watch Xiao Shuxiang fight were about six elders, among whom were Ling Chu Zhen, Granny Ling Qing Zhu, her three uncles, and one aunt. While for the other family members are currently taking care of something to not attend to watch the fight.
A BAAAM!
A swordsman hit the edge of the arena so hard. He had just gotten a blow from Xiao Shuxiang so much that he had to spit out blood.
!!
His eyes widened as the black-clothed young man shot up and nearly blew his head with a fist in case he was not saved by Luo Ming.
A BAAAM!
Xiao Shuxiang bounced seven meters away, yet he was still able to keep his balance from hitting the ground. Both of his arms felt so painful from resisting the attack from Lou Ming.
Due to the layered seal that Ling Lang Tian had given him, his body regeneration slowed down. He obviously had to be careful and should not make reckless attacks if he did not want to die. Moreover, his opponent started to take out his Ajian Palm Test.
"You really like to get your opponent's organs out, don't you? Today I'm gonna take out your gut and use it to hang your neck..!"
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Xiao Shuxiang withstood the attack with all his might, but he instead came under an impromptu attack from Dersana and Lou Ming. This Skull Sword Party warrior was so good at cooperation, moreover they attacked him completely with all their might.
A BAAAAM!
Xiao Shuxiang hit the wall of the building where his friends were. The sound produced was so loud that it even made the building vibrate for a moment.
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"Brother Xiao..!"
Jing Mi and Hou Yong exclaimed, both of them worried about Xiao Shuxiang's condition. This fight was indeed one-sided, and worst of all their Brother Xiao had not benefited.
Lan Guan Zhi and his friends were also shocked by this. Just now he was about to dart down to check on his friend's condition.. But someone precedes him first.
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Yi Wen and Xiao Lu who were standing near the ledge looked down, the place where Xiao Shuxiang hit the wall. Their friend was still trapped in a thick puff of dust, but both of them were still seriously paying attention.
The Crazy Beggar Boy himself felt his heart almost stop. In a split second.. He was able to dodge until he was not pierced by Xiao Shuxiang. If not.. By now his body would have been shattered.
The Crazy Beggar Boy rubbed his chest, he then looked towards the dust puff. His ears heard the tattered sounds of Dersana and her four comrades clearly insulting Xiao Shuxiang.
".. The title of 'Protective Guardian' does not deserve you..! You better rot in hell..!"
"Young Master Ling..! How's now? The five of us have already defeated your sister's Guardian Protector, doesn't that mean Miss Ling should marry us?"
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Ling Lang Tian's face was indeed still calm, but not so with the look in his eyes. The words of Dersana's two colleagues seemed to lower his sister's self-esteem.
"Lang Tian, don't lose your composure.." Ling Chu Zhen advised his son although his eyes kept on the five Skull Sword Party warriors.
Inside the thick puff of dust, Xiao Shuxiang felt his entire body ache. The layered seal that was on him suppressed not only the Qi stored in his second dantian.. But it also limited both of his Breathing Techniques.
"Ling Lang Tian was outrageous.." Xiao Shuxiang's gaze blurred and he felt like the surroundings were spinning.
This kind of feeling was very uncomfortable, especially when he felt the cold blood coming out on his head, back, and chest.
"You're alive..?"
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Xiao Shuxiang could still hear clearly. His ears caught a familiar voice. In the blurry eyes.. He saw someone standing in front of him.
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He spat out blood together as his eyes began to slightly see clearly. He was quite surprised because the one standing in front of him was not Lan Guan Zhi, but rather Ling Qing Zhu.
"White Cat..?"
"Mn, you're still alive."
Ling Qing Zhu actually wanted to say, 'Thank God, you're still alive.' yet somehow that emotionless sentence was thrown out. And bad, the man who seemed to be attached to this wall heard his words clearly.
Not yet had Xiao Shuxiang reacted, an attack came back. Without caring about the pain in his body.. He desperately jumped towards Ling Qing Zhu until they had to fall.
A BAAAM!
The shocking attack hit the wall where Xiao Shuxiang had been clinging to earlier. The cracks that get worse make the walls hollow and return to produce strong vibrations.
Still in a thick puff of dust, Xiao Shuxiang had to swallow back his blood vomit so as not to dirty the thin veiled girl's face underneath.
His left hand hurt as it became a shield for Ling Qing Zhu's head from hitting the ground. While his right hand became the protector for this girl's back.
"You don't have to help me," despite being oppressed, Ling Qing Zhu was still calm. His words were cold yet he did not ask the young man above him to step aside.
"You know how else.. My body moves on its own,"
Ling Qing Zhu actually knew with the attack earlier. He could fend it off well, but had yet to do so.. This young man in black uniform first lunged at him.
To Xiao Shuxiang himself, he actually did not expect that the one who came was Ling Qing Zhu. Because his relationship with this beautiful girl is not very familiar.
With a voice controlled not to tremble.. Xiao Shuxiang asked why Ling Qing Zhu had come down from the ledge, because she should not have approached him while he was in a fight.
But the reply of this white-haired girl he was overrunning was the same as his earlier remark, that Ling Qing Zhu did not know why his body was moving by itself and leaping off the ledge.
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"A-what don't-don't.. You're starting to fall for me?"
Xiao Shuxiang seemed to no longer feel any pain in his body and he seemed to be indifferent to the blood on his back and chest that was still flowing out. In fact, he even seemed to have his own world with this girl below him.
"Where is possible,"
"Hey, you can be heartbroken if you're not honest with your own feelings,"
Xiao Shuxiang had just felt back the pain in his body. He gasped as Ling Qing Zhu suddenly moved until his current self was below.
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None of the two thought it was romantic. The reason Ling Qing Zhu made a move was because he noticed the back attack coming.
A total of six times Ling Qing Zhu and Xiai Shuxiang took turns to overlap each other. Both of them had only stopped when the effect of Lou Ming's attack was successfully avoided.
Xiao Shuxiang groaned in pain, his body being pressed down several times by accident by Ling Qing Zhu's piercing. The girl he once carried and felt so light now even became heavy when he was in a condition seriously injured. He felt almost dead.
Ling Qing Zhu started to wake up, his clothes were dirty from the dust as well as Xiao Shuxiang's blood. He reached out to help the young man get back on his feet.
"White Cat.. You better get out of here. Go back to Lan'Er's place," Xiao Shuxiang started to feel the wounds on his back and chest slowly closing, he was also already able to see more clearly.
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Xiao Shuxiang pulled Ling Qing Zhu over quickly when he got three consecutive strikes. It was just that one of the attacks slightly scratched Ling Qing Zhu's right shoulder to the point of drawing blood.
Dersana exclaimed and asked Ling Qing Zhu not to interfere in her fight with Xiao Shuxiang. ".. We don't want to hurt a winning prize as pretty as you,"
He and his four friends smiled mockingly. They had already made Xiao Shuxiang's ears hot from hearing it. Ling Qing Zhu's eyes also seemed to contain some irritation.
The Mad Beggar Boy who was not far from where Xiao Shuxiang and Ling Qing Zhu were standing seemed to blink a few times while still holding his bamboo staff.
He noticed the two young people who seemed to be unconscious were in a position as if hugging.
Not only was the Mad Beggar Boy, but Ling Chu Zhen and his 'Ling' family, Lan Guan Zhi and his friends, as well as the disciples of the Heaven Pagoda Sect who were spectators also seemed to be unexpected.
Just look, after pulling Ling Qing Zhu to the nearby-right hand Xiao Shuxiang embraced the waist of the girl. He did it spontaneously, just like the act of this girl embracing his waist.
"You don't die," Ling Qing Zhu did not stare at Xiao Shuxiang as he made a sound. His gaze continued to lead to the five Skull Sword Party warriors whom he was eager to slash down.
"Mn, I don't want to die at their hands either."
Xiao Shuxiang's gaze continued to point at Dersana and his comrades. His facial expression looked solemn, he then glimpsed at Ling Qing Zhu's bloody shoulder.
"What do you see?"
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Xiao Shuxiang immediately averted his gaze when he received a cold rebuke from Ling Qing Zhu. He let go of his embrace to the beautiful girl and started scratching her non-itchy cheeks.
The attack came again, but quickly the Mad Beggar Boy threw his bamboo which was precisely captured by Xiao Shuxiang's hand.
A BAAAM!
He fended off the incoming attacks and directed them elsewhere. Xiao Shuxiang then turned to look towards Ling Qing Zhu and then gave him a sign to go to a safe place.
"Don't be too brutal to finish them off,"
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Xiao Shuxiang was surprised to hear Ling Qing Zhu's soft voice so close to his ears.
This feeling was similar when he and Lan Guan Zhi were able to communicate inwardly. Even though it was a long time ago, when they were at the auction.
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