XIAO SHUXIANG'S

373 - Marriage Discussion

Elsewhere, Ling Qing Zhu and Xiao Qing Yan had indeed met Lan Guan Zhi. It just so happened that the young man dressed in all white was listening to Hu Li's explanation.

The older brother of O Zhan does have a great talent in gathering information. It wasn't until a day and he already knew of the great threat that might be targeting Xiao Shuxiang.

According to Hu Li's explanation, there had recently been a group called 'Blood Scarlets'. They were a collection of warriors as well as cultivators who supported the Skull Sword Party in making trouble.

".. They were eyeing the Sect and the Party of the Black Stream. It's a confusing situation,"

According to Hu Li, the Skull Sword Party also came from the Black Stream. So why did the party attack its own fellow stream? Didn't they indirectly help the other two streams to further develop?

Crazy Beggar Boy, "I don't think so. It was likely that the Skull Sword Party wanted to be the only one of the Black Stream. They want to monopolize the territory. You see, the other two schools know about this matter. Yet they did not take any action, as if they were supporting the actions of the Skull Sword Party,"

Xiao Qing Yan, "I don't understand why you guys are divided into groups of streams like this. You're both human, can't you just get along?"

Nyawm!

Innocently Xiao Qing Yan expressed her opinion. He had the gazes of Lan Guan Zhi, Ling Qing Zhu, Hu Li, O Zhan, and a special tell from the Mad Beggar Boy.

"Humans aren't that simple, boy. It's good that if they had the same thoughts as you, this world would definitely gain peace. But do you think it'll be okay? Not at all.."

Lan Guan Zhi, "It's about balance. All three Streams are needed for that, and should not dominate each other,"

"Well, listen to Lan'Er Gege.." The Mad Beggar Boy gave Xiao Qing Yan a jolt until the almost 11-year-old boy had a whimpering reflex and rubbed his forehead.

".. Black Streams were not completely filled with evil people, they also bore the same burden of balancing the world. If you want to create peace, then don't even think about massacring those from the Black Stream, but what you have to slay is their selfish principle.."

The Mad Beggar Boy also explained that no matter how hard Xiao Qing Yan killed the bad guys, there would still be evil in this world. It is undeniable and impossible to change.

"But what if I could change it?" Xiao Qing Yan became excited, he had the support of O Zhan and Lan Xiao. He held the Mad Beggar Boy's hand when the young man intended to touch him again.

"I told you it's impossible, you can't. If there were no criminals in this world, I would be the villain myself. Listen to me, you know that in this world there are men and women, right? Well, with a gay man like me - the world would be balanced - aah!!"

Crazy Beggar Boy reflexively screamed when he got a loud pinch from Lan Guan Zhi. He rubbed his arms with a face that was so shocked. It was unexpected that his Lan'Er Gege could act like this.

"Shameful,"

Hu Li had just wanted to admire the Mad Beggar Boy, but after hearing the young man's last words, his sense of admiration instantly cracked and shattered into pieces.

"Miss Qing Yan, if you want to create a peaceful world-then eliminating deviant behavior is one way.." Hu Li then said slowly, right beside Xiao Qing Yan's ear. ".. If in the swordsman world, the Crazy Beggar Boy is considered to be from the Heretical School. Such a thing must be destroyed so as not to affect the balance of the world.."

"Hu Li's..! You think I didn't hear you, huh.?! You're so late..!" The Mad Beggar Boy puffed his cheeks and held his bamboo cane firmly in annoyance. If not because he was lazy to move, he had been lunging at Hu Li.

Xiao Qing Yan himself instead thought of Hu Li's words just now, he felt that he needed to learn a lot to be able to make a decision about what he should do.

"There's no need to rush, your path is still very long.." for the first time Ling Qing Zhu voiced out, he made Xiao Qing Yan feel a calmness in his heart.

They were all still in Lan Guan Zhi's room and talked about many things, mainly about the notion that 'Blood Carlet' was the new name of the 'Shadow Scarlet'.

None of them wanted to act for the time being, it was because the power of the Blood Scarlet had yet to be predicted.

They had to think about it carefully, moreover Xiao Shuxiang had yet to hear this information that had been gathered. First of all the young man had the right to know because he was the one who wanted this information from the beginning.

Throughout that night as well, the ruins of the Level Nine Pagoda were cleared by the disciples of the Sky Pagoda Sect. They do it until the sun comes back up.

Ten of the best carpenters in Big Dipper City were brought to the Sky Pagoda Sect to rebuild the collapsed building. At the same time, Xiao Shuxiang and Ling Qing Zhu were confronted by the core family of the 'Ling' clan'.

Wang Rui Chang was the name of Ling Qing Zhu and Ling Lang Tian's mother. While their grandmother was named Ling Shen Yue, she was a cultivator from the Ling clan who was married to her own siblings.

Xiao Shuxiang had to face off against Ling Chu Zhen, Ling Lang Tian, and these two infuriating women. Although it was said to be having breakfast, none of the members of the 'Ling' family touched the food in front of them.

Xiao Shuxiang let out a slow breath in his heart. He finally started to move his hand and then poured the tea on his own white jade cup.

"Prospective Father-in-Law, if there is something to say, then just go ahead. Right now I'm lazy to play puzzles.."

Ling Chu Zhen watched the young man in front of him who started drinking tea on the jade cup, "I want to discuss about your marriage to Qing Zhu'Er. When did your father come here?"

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Xiao Shuxiang choked on the tea he drank. He coughed and tried to be calmed down by Ling Qing Zhu by gently rubbing his back.

"You.. What did you say?" Xiao Shuxiang felt like he had misheard, but Ling Chu Zhen repeated his words and made him believe that the Grand Elder of the Sky Pagoda Sect was offending his marriage to Ling Qing Zhu.

"So how, when will your parents come here?"

Ling Chu Zhen very blatantly said so. Wang Rui Chang also spoke up, saying there were no more tests that Xiao Shuxiang had to take to prove his status as the 'Protective Guardian', so it was appropriate that the marriage discussion should start quickly.

Ling Shen Yue, "If I don't like you, but after all you are my Grandparents. You better get your parents a message and have them come here."

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Xiao Shuxiang blinked, before he had been so rejected by this black haired woman and now he was instead forced to marry his White Cat. This is definitely something not simple!

"I did say once my mission was over, I would discuss my relationship with the White Cat. But it's not just about marriage.."

Wang Rui Chan, "Mn? Don't you want to marry my daughter?"

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Xiao Shuxiang watched the thin veiled beautiful girl sitting beside him. His gaze was again directed at the Grand Elder of the Sky Pagoda Sect and Wang Rui Chang.

"I don't mind myself, but the White Cat has the right to choose her way of life. He's entitled to marry someone he really likes, don't let your family's ancient traditions hurt girls like the White Cat.."

Ling Shen Yue, "Hmph. You seem to have misunderstood. We don't treat the girls in this family incorrectly, they're allowed to choose their own freedom.."

The grandmother of Ling Qing Zhu said that if her grandson was unwilling to marry Xiao Shuxiang, then they would look for someone else to become the new Guardian Protector, and of course that person should be able to kill the old Guardian Protector.

".. You can have your absolute freedom and live without being the Guardian Protector of Qing Zhu'Er, as long as this Grandchild is willing to take his own life."

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Xiao Shuxiang was surprised, "Old Granny! What freedom do you mean?! Have you never taken pity on your granddaughter? He's not something that can be fought over just like that. What kind of people are you?"

"Son.." Ling Chu Zhen understood why the young man in front of him was so upset, but he also could not change the traditions that had existed for a long time.

".. As you can see, we treat the women in this family as nothing more than a victory prize. But the truth is we take care of them."

Ling Lang Tian, "You won't understand, so let me make it simple. My sister is very difficult to make friends, she is not familiar with her own family members and cannot show her emotions. My father was worried that he would remain like that without getting married, but even though the youths of this continent knew Uncle Ling Hao Yu was my Brother's Guardian, they didn't dare to pose a challenge to him. And that's why they went to the Eastern Continent.."

Xiao Shuxiang blinked and again poured tea on his jade cup, the explanation from Ling Lang Tian was simpler, this made him quickly understand.

"So the goal of the White Cat to the Eastern Continent is to find a partner? Doesn't any guy like you?"

"Mn, they're scared."

Xiao Shuxiang gave a smile and almost wanted to laugh. He had just wanted to bully his White Cat but had stopped because Ling Lang Tian had answered his question just now.

The purpose of Ling Qing Zhu and Ling Hao Yu to the Eastern Continent was to attend the wedding of the daughter of the Middle Sun Emperor, as well as establish the Sky Pagoda Sect. Unfortunately they ask for help from a paid group and end up being taken advantage of instead. As a result, Ling Hao Yu died in terrible conditions.

".. My sister was only familiar with my uncle and you killed him. There may be some of us who hate you, but not me. I think it's only natural that you're angry that my brother and Uncle have hurt your family,"

Ling Chu Zhen, "No one blames you. My sister dying in your hands is her destiny, you don't have to feel guilty."

Xiao Shuxiang had indeed been silent since earlier for listening to Ling Lang Tian's explanation. The look on his face had also changed, but Ling Chu Zhen's supposition towards him had been gravely wrong.

"So how, do you want to marry my sister or not? And you better know one thing, there is no choice for you." Ling Lang Tian's voice was flat and cold simultaneously, he made Xiao Shuxiang no longer taste his tea.

"If you say I don't have a choice, then why ask?" Xiao Shuxiang actually never minded getting married, but he had to consider it carefully.

"I have experienced ten reincarnations and never even married. This Xiao Shuxiang is indeed notoriously evil and cruel, all the brothels I have explored, but I can guarantee that the virginity of my 'Pillar Heavenwiku' is still awake. The problem.. Marry that.."

Xiao Shuxiang exhaled softly and then said he needed some time. There was a lot she had to do before making a decision, moreover she herself did not know how White Cat felt about her.

Ling Lang Tian, "Are you stupid? If my sister doesn't like you, do you think she wants to marry you? If my sister refuses, she will definitely say it and I alone will challenge you to seize the position of Guardian. We're not very familiar, but she's still my sister."

"So you mean, the White Cat likes me..?" Xiao Shuxiang frowned, he looked at the white-haired girl who had been sitting quietly ever since with eyes looking forward.

"Haaahs.. Not likely. I don't think this kid has any feelings for me. You saw how he was, right? Take a good look.."

Ling Qing Zhu turned his head, his shady eyes gaze was turning cold. The flat yet sweet face was eager to be pinched hard by Xiao Shuxiang. Even under these circumstances, Ling Qing Zhu remained calm.

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Xiao Shuxiang flinched as his White Cat only let out a brief snort and turned his attention back the other way. Annoyed he touched the pretty girl's head until a stifled moaning sounded.

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Ling Chu Zhen, Wang Rui Chang, and Ling Shen Yue were shocked as they watched the actions of the young man before them. Moreover, now the three felt that this young man was indeed familiar with Ling Qing Zhu.

"This is the first time I've seen Qing Zhu'Er happy,"

"She also looks shy,"

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Xiao Shuxiang blinked a few times when he heard the words of the two women who had hair of different colors. He noticed the face of his White Cat that was so flat and calm.

There was no expression like 'happy' let alone 'embarrassed' at this beautiful girl, so how could Wang Rui Chang and Ling Shen Yue say so. Or is it possible that only a member of the 'Ling' family can translate the facial expressions of the other members of his family?

"Huh, I guess.. It was like that," Xiao Shuxiang smiled bitterly. He then said goodbye to Ling Chu Zhen for still having to meet his friends. He said he would meet his parents later and Ling Chu Zhen did not need to feel worried.

"A trip to the Eastern Continent takes at least six months of travel. You don't have to go there, let Lang Tian pick up your parents. You can't, Tian'Er?"

"Mn, I only need one week. I can go now,"

Xiao Shuxiang, "Right now my two parents are traveling to the Northern Continent, they are not in the Eastern Continent. You guys take it easy, I'll take care of it. You wait three days from now,"

After saluting, Xiao Shuxiang started to leave. He invited Ling Qing Zhu to come with him.

The two of them gathered together with Lan Guan Zhi, Jing Mi, Yi Wen, Hu Li, the Mad Beggar Boy, and the others. Xiao Shuxiang's friends gasped when they heard that the Ling family intended to design a wedding.

"You're really getting married?!" Jing Mi did not expect this.

Yi Wen, "When are you getting married?"

"Eitherway. I'm not actually resisting, but to be honest it's a new thing. I've never been married before, so.. Um.. How ya?"

Xiao Shuxiang was not a beginner when proposed by girls, but even invited anyone among them to go on dates - he never did.

Hu Li himself was delighted that his Young Master Xiao was already thinking of getting married. He will be very supportive of this marriage.

Crazy Beggar Boy, "Given your age and also your life all along.. You are well deserved. But if being with Miss Ling-would be what your household looks like?"

Jing Mi, Yi Wen, and Hou Yong thought of the Crazy Beggar Boy just now. The three of them were unsure, but it seemed like their Brother Xiao was going to live a miserable life.

"The Sky Pagoda Sect has many strict rules. My brother will definitely not be able to hold on," Jing Mi let out her opinion.

Yi Wen, "It's not just that. The Ling Family were serious and expressionless people, don't forget they were also sparing to talk. Brother Xiao will be in trouble,"

Nyawm!

"Mn, I think it will be interesting." Lan Guan Zhi's voice was so calm, she also thought of the Crazy Beggar Boy's question and finally let out such an opinion.

"Lan Zhi's.. If I get married, you'll be lonely. You're not afraid of that? Your life wouldn't be colored without me, Lan'Er.." Xiao Shuxiang held onto Lan Guan Zhi's right hand and slowly rubbed the back of his good friend's hand.

"If I get married, no one will tease you. No one will look for trouble with you. No one cooked you a meal. You're gonna keep sitting in your room and dating books. Your life would be lonely without me.."

Xiao Shuxiang's intention was just to joke around and just tease Lan Guan Zhi. Her dear friend unhesitatingly returned the temptation.

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Lan Guan Zhi took hold of Xiao Shuxiang's hand and then gently rubbed his good friend's cheek with a calm but difficult to decipher facial expression.

"I will always be with you.."

Lan Guan Zhi's voice was soft, her gaze of shade was so overwhelming. Her eyelashes seemed to be shaking, for a moment - she seemed to be making time stop.

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Xiao Shuxiang's ear tips turned red, he unceremoniously removed his handrails and hurriedly hid behind Ling Qing Zhu. It was unexpected that his best friend was this brave.

"Mn, I won again." Lan Guan Zhi was so calm he responded to Xiao Shuxiang's behavior. He made his other friend blink a few times.

"Crazy.. I think my heart almost jumped out. Lan Zhi had already started to change.." for the first time Xiao Shuxiang was very goosebumps, he held onto both of Ling Qing Zhu's shoulders and stared warily at the forehead-clad young man.

"Mn, isn't the one who first teased Young Master Lan is you. Then why are you scared?" Ling Qing Zhu had also started to talk a lot lately, although her tone was still flat.

"White Cat, you should have defended me. I only teased her a little, but it was unexpected that Lan Zhi could repay me in such a way. The touch of his hand on my cheek is even still felt, he's a terrible human being.."

Ling Qing Zhu slightly turned his head, he gasped as the face of the young man hiding behind him got too close. He immediately looked ahead.

Xiao Shuxiang himself did not notice it, he still stared warily at Lan Guan Zhi and was completely shocked when his good friend faintly smiled instead.

Ling Qing Zhu only looked forward, but his right hand stretched out to rub and pat his Guardian Guardians cheek gently. Inwardly, he was actually nervous about doing this. But he also found it amusing to see Xiao Shuxiang's mannerisms.

"How's your cheek now?"

"Mn?" Xiao Shuxiang only regained his senses with his position after hearing a question from Ling Qing Zhu just now.

Instead of taking a step back, he held the hand of his White Cat and seemed to ask that the girl continue rubbing her cheeks.

"You have to help me remove Lan'Er's handprints. Swipe like this.. Softer.. LanLan is so embarrassing, she's a bad friend.."

Jing Mi, Hou Yong, the Mad Beggar Boy, and Yi Wen shook their heads slowly as they looked at the dazzling-looking young man's behavior.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Shuxiang could also behave like that. Now who is shameless? It was clearly the Alchemist Chef who took advantage of Ling Qing Zhu. This is so embarrassing!

Hu Li, "Young Master Xiao's behavior reminded me of the time he was seasick on the ship back then. It's just this one.. It looks so intentional,"

Nyawn~

Xiao Qing Yan, "Lan Xiao said 'His mother' is lacking in affection. So let it be, after all Miss Ling doesn't seem to mind. Besides, how about we tell him about the Blood Scarlet,"

Hou Yong, "You are.. Brother Xiao has only recently found happiness. Try to let him enjoy it first, only then do we fill his mind with problems,"

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