XIAO SHUXIANG'S
385 - Marriage Discussion II
Xiao Shuxiang and Yang Ni saluted each other, both of them instantly hearing the sounds of applause and exclamations praising them.
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Yang Ni flinched, she had only realized the people watching her fight. He exhales slowly and tries to stay calm.
"They are so many.. Is that all your family?"
"That's your family, too,"
Xiao Shuxiang watched Yang Ni from top to bottom before he walked towards where Yang Shu and the Emperor were.
No one disliked praise, but Xiao Shuxiang liked to praise himself. He felt even more incredible while doing so despite getting a slug and a strange look from Hai Feng.
The boisterous voice was still running melodious, some words that could be heard clearly were how great Yang Ni's fight was and the question of the identity of the young man he was fighting earlier.
The princesses also noticed the young man dressed in black and long hair. They only asked each other and were too embarrassed to approach the dazzling young man.
Yang Chai Jidan realized it and used Qi to further expand the range of his voice-He asked his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to come together.
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The Mad Beggar Boy and Hai Feng could not help their shock as the members of the emperor family stood in the training arena in such a neat position.
The brothers Yang Shu and Yang Fu gathered at one point, they formed three rows. The same thing happened to the grandchildren of Yang Chai Jidan and his great-grandchildren.
Several soldiers were assigned to invite the Emperor's daughter and concubine to come together. Yang Chai Jidan wanted all his family members to know that his two sons had returned.
"Is it just my feeling or is it indeed this place like the nest of the 'Yang' clan'. You see that? Son-in-law, granddaughter-in-law, great-granddaughter-in-law, I don't even know how to call it.." The Mad Beggar Boy spoke to Xiao Shuxiang who happened to be standing beside him.
"I also don't understand, they're too many that I'm sure I can't remember their faces and names one by one.."
Crazy Beggar Boy, "I agree with you. This is what it would be like if you married more than ten girls.. Hiii.. I shuddered to imagine it. Look..! feathers up my arms to stand up.."
Xiao Shuxiang lightly hit the Crazy Beggar Boy as the young man revealed the fine feathers in his hand. "I'll just follow my father by marrying one girl. My standards are high, man. Even the White Cat had just passed the first stage selection,"
"Tsk, tsk, so cocky.. It's like you're the world's most beautiful man,"
"Hmph, of course, because I'm Xiao Shuxiang."
The Mad Beggar Boy shook his head slowly and slightly hit the young man's butt beside him with a stick. For a long time, this was the first time he had met such a confident person to such an unnatural degree.
".. I feel sorry for Miss Ling for actually marrying you. He would definitely be very troubled taking care of a wild, half-crazy, shameless young man like you. Oh yeah, when are you gonna tell me about your wedding plans with your parents and grandfather?"
Xiao Shuxiang, "I told White Cat's father that I will return after three days. One day has passed and I can't tell them tomorrow, so I'll do it tonight."
"You.. Really going to get married? Miss Ling is too young, she is already 20 years old, but she is still too young for you. You're sure he's willing to accept 'Your python'?"
"Crazy Beggar..!!"
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Everyone gasped including Yang Shu and Yang Chai Jidan when they suddenly heard the cry from Xiao Shuxiang. Their gazes instantly led to the black-clothed young man.
"You're surprising me, you're a bitch!"
"You're a bitch, a shame. It was a curse when I met you,"
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Yang Hao was curious at his son who suddenly sparred with the Crazy Beggar Boy. Both of them looked fine and were very calm talking to each other.
Crazy Beggar Boy, "I just let out my opinion, why are you upset? How know Miss Ling can survive when you ahem ahem with her. And also, from what I see - you are a passionate man. Miss Ling must not be able to hold on,"
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Xiao Shuxiang was shocked, he was annoyed to know which direction this Mad Beggar Boy was saying. He blew his front bangs and tried to calm himself down.
"Looks like you're tired of using your ass. How about you first feel the ferocity of 'Piton', huh?"
"No, no, no..! Lan'Er Gege, help me..!!"
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Lan Guan Zhi gasped as the Crazy Beggar Boy leaped and hid behind his back. He had no idea what the two friends were discussing, but it seemed like something embarrassing.
"You-You don't know yourself..! Even though I like.. Um.. But.. But I am also a picky person. Compared to you, Lan'Er Gege is my type.." The Crazy Beggar Boy looked timid, he peeked at Xiao Shuxiang while holding onto Lan Guan Zhi's shoulder.
His words just now made Lan Guan Zhi blink as well as startling Xiao Shuxiang. Immediately, the Alchemist Chef pulled his good friend's hand and snapped at the Mad Beggar Boy.
"Shuxiang's.."
"Relax Lan Zhi, I'll save you.." Xiao Shuxiang pulled out his good friend's hands and told the Crazy Beggar Boy to stop holding onto Lan Guan Zhi's shoulders.
"Hi Feng, help me..!"
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"No, I don't want to..! Lan'Er Gege's..!" The Mad Beggar Boy tried to hug Lan Guan Zhi, he did not want to be separated from the white-clothed young man for fear that Xiao Shuxiang would kick his butt.
Hai Feng hugged the Mad Beggar Boy from behind and tried to release the young man from taking care of Lan Guan Zhi, himself assisted by Zhi Shu.
It was true that all this time Lan Guan Zhi had always been protecting the Mad Beggar Boy when the young man was in trouble with Xiao Shuxiang, but that did not mean he wanted to be gay.
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Xiao Shuxiang was too strong to pull his good friend's hands together until Lan Guan Zhi was able to escape from the Mad Beggar Boy - he almost fell down. Fortunately, his hand was held firmly by his best friend.
"You okay?"
"You yourself? I pulled your hand too hard, did that hurt Lan'Er?"
Xiao Shuxiang looked at his best friend's wrists flushed red. He felt guilty for injuring Lan Guan Zhi, this was all because of the Mad Beggar Boy.
"I'm not wrong, I'm not wrong at all. If it wasn't for surprising me with your words.. Nor will I seek refuge from Lan'Er Gege.."
Xiao Shuxiang, "Your sinless facial expression is so annoying! If you dare to hug Lan Zhi again, then I will throw you into hell. I mean it..!"
Yang Hao and Xiao WeiWei looked at each other when they saw the behavior of their son who was so protective of Young Master Lan. They feel like they are thinking the same thing.
Yang Chai Jidan himself seemed to be frowning, he made a slight soft voice and asked Yang Shu about Xiao Shuxiang's relationship with Lan Guan Zhi for being honest, he said, the two young men seemed to be in a relationship that was more than just friends.
Yang Shu replied that his grandson was indeed such a person, overzealous and affectionate to every single one of his friends. He asked Yang Chai Jidan not to think about it any further.
Yang Chai Jidan smiled and nodded, he also had an important thing to do and that was to introduce his two sons to the entire 'Yang' family members'.
Originally there were indeed among the Snow White Emperor's sons who knew Yang Shu and Yang Fu, yet they were still a little hesitant.
Hearing the Emperor's explanation, they were convinced that the two brothers who had been wanted had returned. Even now they were also introduced to Yang Hao, Xiao WeiWei, and Xiao Shuxiang.
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Another shocking thing happened when Yang Chai Jidan mentioned the name 'Xiao Shuxiang'. Some princesses were seen knowing the identity of the young man beside her.
"Din'Er, do you remember that painting I brought a few days ago? His face looks similar to her.."
"Yes.. Ever since the fight I kept watching him and there was indeed a resemblance to the painting.."
A clear voice came from the two princesses, they discussed the resemblance of the face of the black-clothed young man in front of them with the painting 'The Protective Star'.
Xiao Shuxiang did not know what to say, he slightly gasped as Yang Chai Jidan patted and rubbed his back slowly.
"Let's go with Grandpa and get closer to your brothers.."
Xiao Shuxiang nodded slowly and started following Yang Chai Jidan. He had previously signaled Hai Feng and Zhi Shu to always keep an eye on the Mad Beggar Boy so as not to get close to Lan Guan Zhi.
Xiao Shuxiang was introduced by the young great-grandson of Yang Chai Jidan. It didn't take him long until he became familiar with the 6 to 9 year olds.
"Sister..! You have a good smell, I like~"
The beautiful 7-year-old girl requested that Xiao Shuxiang carry her. He liked this charming young man because it looked friendly and pleasant.
Xiao Shuxiang was also pleased with the children, she even got a kiss on the cheek while holding one of the pink-clothed girls in a water wave pattern.
"Sister Xiang, you look like an angel of darkness to me. I like your nose~"
"Sister Xiang..! I want to be carried too..!"
"Take me too.. I want to see your face closer..!"
"I want to too, Brother Xiang..!"
Xiao Shuxiang exhaled inwardly and then lowered the daughter he was carrying. "Call me, 'Young Master Xiao' and I will carry you. You can't just say my name, please understand this.."
In his heart, Xiao Shuxiang was actually already itching to pin the heads of the nearby children and strangle their necks. He did not like it when a weak person dared to call his name.
Hai Feng narrowed his eyes slightly and realized his Brother Xiao was being uncomfortable. He then released his prisoner, the Mad-Beggar Boy-and immediately walked quickly towards Xiao Shuxiang to help.
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The Mad Beggar Boy was finally free, he felt now his chance to return to nearby Lan Guan Zhi. Unfortunately his intention was stopped because Zhi Shu prevented him.
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"Take me off. I'm always nervous when I'm not next to Lan'Er Gege, let's get off me..!"
"You're a man, so don't act shamefully. You better be with me, hm?" Zhi Shu smiled as she embraced the arms of the Mad Beggar Boy. She was indeed a soft-spoken girl and had a beautiful face, she was graceful and charming.
"I don't want to.. I'd rather be with Lan'Er Gege. I'm not comfortable with you and don't touch me,"
The Crazy Beggar Boy looked pale. He was the most anti-female, let alone one like Zhi Shu. Unfortunately, he could not escape that easily from this beautiful girl dressed in pink.
On the other hand, Hai Feng was helping Xiao Shuxiang so that these little ones would no longer call out his Brother Xiao's name.
Hai Feng was so excited to explain that only those recognized by Xiao Shuxiang could name his brother, and other than that.. They could only call him by name, 'Young Master Xiao'.
Many princes and little princesses were actually protesting, but Xiao Shuxiang proudly said that this was the so-called power. Hai Feng also added that this brother has a title that cannot be looked at with one eye.
".. You must have heard the story. This brother of mine is the protector of the Eastern Continent, his story can't possibly not be heard,"
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The little princes were partially jolted and some were frowning. They recalled for a moment before finally exclaiming and racing to hug Xiao Shuxiang.
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"What's wrong with you guys..?" Xiao Shuxiang exhaled softly and inwardly he was eager to eat. It was getting dusk and now he still had to get acquainted with the other princes and princesses.
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More and more were swarming towards Xiao Shuxiang, especially when they knew that he was the Protective Star.
Yang Ni did not get acquainted with Xiao Shuxiang, he preferred to approach Yang Shu and ask his grandfather to forget what happened during the Court Hall.
He was relieved because Yang Shu defended him more than Xiao Shuxiang. He can now breathe air more freely, especially when he hears that Yang Shu will help him understand the others.
Several princes there had posed challenges to Xiao Shuxiang and one of them was Yang Shiwu. The young man wanted to get a confession so he could name his new brother.
Xiao Shuxiang did not reject the challenge despite his stomach already making some strange sounds. He fought Yang Shiwu without using any weapons other than their own body parts.
Both of them were given space to fight and only seconds-Xiao Shuxiang and Yang Shiwu began to dart until their attacks produced a loud thumping sound.
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Yang Shiwu used his arm to fend off the side kick from Xiao Shuxiang. He quickly set the position and gave a punch to his opponent.
Xiao Shuxiang walked backwards with both hands constantly fending off Yang Shiwu's every punch, he strengthened his hand muscles as this young man gave him a kick four times without pause.
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None of the two made a sound first, as if they were focused on the opponent's attack.
Xiao Shuxiang looked increasingly longer, more agile. While Yang Shiwu his strength continued to grow larger. Both of them, they both used Breathing Techniques.
Yang Shiwu used the Free Breathing Technique, his fighting manner was now similar to that of a four-legged beast. Xiao Shuxiang himself used the Water Breathing Technique and several times imitated Yang Shiwu's movements.
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"He's.." Xiao Shuxiang flinched and tried to take some distance, but his opponent seemed not to let him away.
Yang Shiwu was not a cultivator, but he had a talent that could learn the opponent's fighting moves and adjust them so that he could use those moves to execute attacks.
Xiao Shuxiang was amazed because Yang Shiwu was a little similar to him. He became excited and this time would not let the young man learn his moves anymore.
Although Yang Shiwu was talented, yet he could not hold on after 40 minutes. His attacks weakened along with growing tired of his body. He was unable to rival Xiao Shuxiang's physical energy.
Yang Shiwu gave up before his opponent's kick almost touched his stomach. Xiao Shuxiang stopped the attack and then stood up well, saluting as a sign that the fight was over.
He was indeed a cultivator, but Xiao Shuxiang did not use Qi at all. Even with your own energy.. He still had a lot of energy to serve Yang Shiwu all day.
However, he did now have important things to do and this was about his wedding plans that he had to pass on to Yang Hao, Xiao WeiWei, and Yang Fu.
Xiao Shuxiang chose the right time, it was when he had finished eating together with his friends and extended family.
Yang Chai Jidan provided a large room for Xiao Shuxiang and his friends. It was just that they had agreed to gather in Lan Guan Zhi's room and then go to Yang Hao and Xiao WeiWei's room.
Both of Xiao Shuxiang's parents were clearly shocked to hear that their son wanted to get married. Xiao WeiWei even asked the thing that made his son's friends flinch.
"You're getting married? With who? Male or female?!"
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"Mother.. Of course women. I'm not a Crazy Beggar Boy,"
"Hey..!"
Xiao Shuxiang heard the snapping of the young man sitting beside Hai Feng. Right now he was also waiting for the arrival of Yang Shu, Lan Guan Zhi and Xiao Qing Yan were leaving and looking for his grandfather.
"Xiao'Er..? Why do you want to get married? Has Young Master Lan already acted badly to you? He doesn't take good care of you? He hurt your heart?"
Xiao Shuxiang frowned and then blinked a few times. His father's expression was not much different from his mother's.
And what was that question? How could there be any connection between her wanting to marry and the bad Lan Guan Zhi's actions towards her.
"I want to get married because I want to get married, what else does it take..? Dad asked like that as if Lan Zhi and I were lovers.."
Xiao Shuxiang's face slowly paled, he did not want to imagine it. ".. We are normal young people. Lan Zhi is a good friend of mine and our closeness doesn't reach that forbidden point,"
Seeing Yang Hao and Xiao WeiWei as if not believing him made Xiao Shuxiang exhale again.
".. I admit I'm not the same kind of young man as Lan Zhi. I used to tease her, I was naughty, and no longer amateurs with adult things. But, even though I used to look around at the p*rno image in Bai Wu Dang's library, I never taught it to Lan Zhi. I could swear..! Really!"
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Hai Feng was shocked to hear the acknowledgement from his Brother Xiao, let alone the name that his brother had just called was one of the Patriarch of the Sky Sword Sect. Xiao WeiWei and Yang Hao were similarly shocked.
"Brother, what did you say? That kind of book.. Is it really on the Hill of Knowledge? Fifth Patriarch's Library?"
"The book does exist, even very much. It's in the back of the closet and on the bottom shelf. The cover looks old but the inside.. Noah.. It's so amazing..!"
Xiao Shuxiang discovered it too by accident, he wanted to read a book about herbs and was instead interested in seeing the book as it looked old.
".. At first I thought it was an ancient book, but apparently it was a ritual book that shouldn't exist in such a sacred place. Wait, why do we have to talk about books? This is about my wedding plans. What do you think?"
Yang Hao, "We have just arrived in the Northern Continent and your Grandfather has not been satisfied to let go of his longing. But it's not good to let the Ling family wait, but if you're serious about this, we'll definitely support you,"
Xiao WeiWei, "Wait until your grandfather comes and we will talk about it again. My son seems to be so big.."
Yang Hao and Xiao WeiWei were actually happy to hear that their son wanted to get married. But neither of them will show that excitement and would rather show a faint smile.
Honestly speaking, they had originally assumed Xiao Shuxiang would never marry and rather have a single life with Lan Guan Zhi while still taking care of the Moon Tiger.
Xiao WeiWei had even thought his son had a deviant disorder until he had assumed that Xiao Shuxiang had secretly performed a wedding ceremony with Young Master Lan.
His conjecture was based on the reports of Xiao Lu and some of the Butterfly Sect disciples as well as the citizens of Cold Cloud City who saw the togetherness of the two young men who felt a little unnatural.
Hearing that his son was getting married was honestly unbelievable and as if this was just a joke. The only thing that could prove it was meeting directly with the nuclear family of his future son-in-law.
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