XIAO SHUXIANG'S

433 - Meeting IV

"What happened between you and Lan'Er Gege? I've been watching since.. You almost ate each other with just a look in the eye,"

Crazy Beggar Boy rubbed his arm. He said his breathing was tight when he saw how Xiao Shuxiang and Lan Guan Zhi were staring at each other, it felt so cold and unpleasant.

"Crazy Beggar, don't you have a job to meddle in other people's business?"

Xiao Shuxiang had already noticed the presence of the Mad Beggar Boy, only that he was too lazy to dismantle the hiding place of the young man with this bamboo stick.

?!

Xiao Shuxiang was startled, he had just clearly seen the face of the young man beside him which turned out to be full of makeup. "What the fuck is your face?! Let's delete..!"

"Don't" the Crazy Beggar brushed off the hand of Xiao Shuxiang who wanted to remove her makeup, ".. I've been trying so hard to do this and you want to delete it instead?! You're outrageous.."

"Bas based on gay youth! Your makeup looks like a hanging ghost and nothing good at all, who do you want to scare with that makeup, huh? Quickly remove.."

"will not. Rather than thinking of me, you better think of Lan'Er Gege. Are you guys fighting?"

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Xiao Shuxiang regained his senses, he no longer worried about the makeup on the Mad Beggar Boy's face. He now looks at his best friend.

Realizing Xiao Shuxiang was silent and not spitting out a word - making the Mad Beggar Boy smile, he also intended to tease this young man.

"It's actually good that Lan'Er Gege has a girl she likes, especially soon you'll be getting married too.." The Mad Beggar Boy glanced a little and noticed the change in the look on Xiao Shuxiang's face, he continued.

".. The relationship between the two of you sometimes makes everyone misunderstand, think nothing and assume you have a forbidden bond. If you and Lan'Er Gege have a girl each, then there's no one to misunderstand, and God's punishment on the people of this world will be a little off,"

Xiao Shuxiang snorted, "The sect will come if there is still a gay young man like you. I just hope there's a girl who can make you repent of your perverted behavior,"

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Instead of making Xiao Shuxiang upset, it was the Mad Beggar Boy who got the hospitality. He firmly said he would never like any girl, he still loves life.

Xiao Shuxiang smiled when he saw the Mad Beggar Boy looking creepy, but his smile slowly faded as he looked back at Lan Guan Zhi with Ling Qin Qi.

"Crazy Beggar, do you know the connection between the two of them?"

"Mn? Of course you know. Lan'Er Gege only helped Miss Qi practice, nothing more and nothing less. Do you think there is a girl who dares to express feelings for Lan'Er Gege? Miss Qi doesn't even have a chance for that, you don't worry.."

Xiao Shuxiang frowned, what was he worried about when his best friend had a relationship with a girl. He was actually very happy because with this Lan Guan Zhi would not live in celibacy.

However it was not the Mad Beggar Boy by name when he did not know the other reason behind Xiao Shuxiang's question. Of course this Alchemist Chef wanted to know how close Lan Guan Zhi was to Ling Qin Qi to affect their friendship.

"Shuxiang, actually this is just my view. But Lan'Er Gege's attitude did change along with the closer your wedding was. I think she's sad you're getting married,"

"Omong is empty, Lan Zhi is not such a person.." Xiao Shuxiang immediately denied, he was sure there was another reason and his good friend did not want to talk.

".. I actually don't care who Lan Zhi will be close to, but if that person has a bad influence on Lan'Er's personality, then I will never hesitate to slash her."

In any case, Xiao Shuxiang felt like he had to settle this. He did not like it when his relationship with Lan Guan Zhi had some distance, his friend was the most precious figure he would never let go of.

"What are you gonna do?" The Mad Beggar Boy could see there was a red twinkle in Xiao Shuxiang's eyes, he gulped and asked cautiously.

"You.. Won't kill Miss Qi here, will you?"

"I'd rather drag Lan Zhi and force her to explain why she was avoiding me. You help me,"

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There was no time for the Mad Beggar Boy to make a sound, Xiao Shuxiang first darted and entered into the sword movement of Lan Guan Zhi.

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Xiao Shuxiang's White Jade Flute collides with the sword of his good friend, Shanghai. Lan Guan Zhi resisted the attack with Nine Lightning Steps, then attacked back.

The weapons of the two clashed against each other, even creating a shock wind that was enough to blow away dust and leaves. Ling Qin Qi watched carefully every step and movement of the two young men, in his heart he felt awe.

"Great.."

Trangs..!

Every step that Xiao Shuxiang and Lan Guan Zhi took was so measurable, with no gaps at all. Their fighting movements were fast, sharp, and riveting. It clearly made anyone unable to distract from the fight of the two.

TRAANG..!

Xiao Shuxiang's White Jade Flutes with Lan Guan Zhi's sword clashing against each other created sparks. The two took a step back and quickly exchanged attacks again.

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Xiao Shuxiang took a defensive position, he fended off the incoming attack and upon finding his own chance attacked until the position turned around.

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Lan Guan Zhi took two steps back, though not facing his best friend's sword - but if not careful, even that dull flute could give him a cut.

THE TRAANG!

The trail!

The longer he watched, the more serious the fight between Xiao Shuxiang and Lan Guan Zhi became. Both of them did not even hesitate to bring out their best abilities.

The Mad Beggar Boy who witnessed it could feel this would end badly. He walked towards Ling Qin Qi and pretended to ask the girl about what was going on.

"I don't know either. Young Master Lan demonstrated 'Nine Lightning Steps' and suddenly Young Master Xiao attacked him.." Ling Qin Qi tried to explain, but suddenly something shot towards him.

!!

He was shocked, immediately himself and the Crazy Beggar Boy jumped back when a stray attack almost hit them. The fight between Xiao Shuxiang and Lan Guan Zhi started to seem wild.

Ling Qin Qi did not even have time to notice the face of this young man with him, he was too shocked by the stray attack just now.

TRAANG..!

On the other hand, Xiao Shuxiang felt familiar with the way of his good friend's sword. Lan Guan Zhi's movements increasingly reminded him of his senior in the past, Alchemist Zhou Yuan.

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Xiao Shuxiang was caught off guard by an incision in his right shoulder that left his high-quality uniform torn to the point of bleeding.

Lan Guan Zhi was also surprised, he never intended to hurt his good friend. Soon he sheathed back Shanghai right in the middle of the fight.

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This time it was Xiao Shuxiang who was shocked, his White Jade Flute he was moving like while holding a sword and was being unsheathed towards Lan Guan Zhi.

Xiao Shuxiang bumped into his good friend and entered the mirror which immediately led them to the side of the building of the Hall of Rest, the Sky Sword Sect.

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Ling Qin Qi and the Mad Beggar Boy did not know what had happened, everything was going on so fast that they were unable to think first.

The mirror that suddenly appeared just like that slowly faded and then disappeared. Ling Qin Qi as well as the Mad Beggar Boy just called Lan Guan Zhi.

It was a pity that the young man had been far away from them, Lan Guan Zhi had already returned home-in the Eastern Continent. Xiao Shuxiang's talent with his Moving Mirror was indeed quite extraordinary.

Lan Guan Zhi was currently lying on the ground, his chest hurt from being hit by the head of his good friend, but his hands were still clutching the waist of this Alchemist Chef.

"You okay?"

Lan Guan Zhi was enduring the pain, but he was still worried about Xiao Shuxiang's condition. His best friend slowly began to wake up.

"The landings were so inelegant, so chaotic.." Xiao Shuxiang instead grumbled, grimacing and gently touching his nose - worried if his nose got crooked or went inside.

"Your fault. You're the one who suddenly jumped at me."

"Lan Zhi, it's because you've suddenly sheathed your sword. If I don't do that, your chest is now hollow.." Xiao Shuxiang reached out and was about to help his friend stand up.

Xiao Shuxiang's helping hand was well received by Lan Guan Zhi, but his good friend was hard to pull. He blinked and looked at the young man in a white uniform.

"Lan Zhi, were you on purpose?"

Lan Guan Zhi only briefly looked at Xiao Shuxiang before turning him towards the sky. He was still lying down and seemed to hint that his best friend should pull himself up if he wanted to get up.

"Lan'Er, why are you being a child like this?! Come on guys, stand up..!" Xiao Shuxiang was inexhaustible, after the second pull - he could finally make his good friend stand up. Out of nowhere Lan Guan Zhi learned the technique of pranking friends like this.

Xiao Shuxiang regulated his breathing and then smiled, his good friend now has an interesting demeanor. He then noticed the state of Lan Guan Zhi whose white clothes looked extremely dirty.

"I feel guilty, your clothes can get tangled and dirty because of me.." Xiao Shuxiang knew very well his good friend was a clean and tidy person, so seeing his friend's white clothes stained from the dust made his heart ache.

"Not to think about. How's your wound?" Lan Guan Zhi touched the scar of his sword incision on Xiao Shuxiang's right shoulder, it was he who felt guilty for injuring his good friend.

"I'm doing fine. Look, the wound isn't even there.."

The wound on Xiao Shuxiang's shoulder had indeed disappeared, all that was left was her flawless smooth skin. He could see Lan Guan Zhi's increasingly softened gaze.

"Lan Zhi's.. I-"

"Naughty Boy, is that you?!"

Xiao Shuxiang turned his head when he heard someone's cry. He looked at the figure of a small child-bodied old grandfather with a very long beard, that person was none other than Duan De.

"Two Bangka..!"

Xiao Shuxiang's smile was painted on his face, he was excited to see Duan De in such a good state. The Old Grandfather walked towards him with a broom in hand.

"Two Bangka..!"

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Duan De was startled as he was suddenly hugged by Xiao Shuxiang. He nagged the young man for acting insolent towards him.

"Basar Naughty Child..! Where's your manners? Shouldn't you call me, 'Teacher'?"

"Who cares about that. I'm so happy to meet you, Grandpa Long Beard. You haven't changed at all.." Xiao Shuxiang rubbed Duan De's back, he kneeled as he hugged the old man.

Duan De's right hand stretched out, he rubbed the head of the young man before him with full gentleness. During this time, not many people dared to call him 'Tua Bangka', only Xiao Shuxiang. Even so, he never took offense - instead misses the call of this young man to him.

"Xiao'Er, you've grown up.. I even heard you're getting married soon.."

"Mn, that's right. I'm so happy to see you, Grandpa." Xiao Shuxiang hugged Duan De for some time before releasing his embrace, he asked about the whereabouts of Grandma Nian and the others.

Duan De had Xiao Shuxiang enter the Rest Hall, he said Grandma Nian was inside and would definitely be very happy to see this Alchemist Chef who had come home.

Xiao Shuxiang moved quickly, he actually walked into the Rest Hall and left Lan Guan Zhi with Duan De.

"Young Master Lan.. You're finally home, too,"

"Mrs,"

Lan Guan Zhi saluted, he knelt down and then hugged Duan De. The Long Bearded Grandfather returned Lan Guan Zhi's embrace with gentleness, very different as he hugged Xiao Shuxiang.

Inside the Rest Hall, Nian's grandmother and the cooks were overjoyed by Xiao Shuxiang's arrival. They had not seen this young man for a long time and really missed him.

Xiao Shuxiang was hugged and kissed in turn. She also received praise from the cooks and served a dish she had long missed. Nian's grandmother's cooking, whose basic ingredients are chicken meat, is the best.

Not long after being at the Rest Hall with Lan Guan Zhi, Duan De, and the others - news of Xiao Shuxiang's arrival began to spread. The entire disciples in the Heavenly Sword Sect suddenly boomed, they had come from various places to see the figure of Lan Guan Zhi and his good friend.

Xiao Shuxiang was greeted with warmth. He was so resignedly embraced and kissed by the disciples of the Heaven Sword Sect who idolized him. They are young students whose spirit is still so passionate.

The rules on ethics and polite behavior seemed to be forgotten by the junior disciples in the sect, not infrequently Lan Guan Zhi and Xiao Shuxiang were also taking part. They missed the Troublemaker and this talented Alchemist.

The disciples also missed Lan Guan Zhi, their pride figure. Merely, no one dared to pull and hug the young man. Lan Guan Zhi seemed to have an aura of intimidation that made him hard to touch.

Xiao Shuxiang also actually had one, but that was only true when he was in a bad mood. Now, he was so overjoyed that his charming smile was able to leave anyone spellbound.

"Brother Xiao, you may not know me but I am one of your admirers, we have studied together before.."

One of the disciples holding onto Xiao Shuxiang's two hands with a beaming face, he smiled happily as he was finally able to reunite with his brother.

Xiao Shuxiang did not know what to say, he remembered this young man-but did not know his name. She thanked him for being well received and hugged the young man.

Xiao Shuxiang was so friendly, he never refused to hug especially if there were students who kissed him. Men and women all get the same opportunities. It was even Xiao Shuxiang who first pulled them up and hugged them.

"Young Master Xiao, this hug is for Young Master Lan.."

"Mn? Why not do it right away?" Xiao Shuxiang gently rubbed the back of a girl, she was still crowded with many people.

The girl with the filled body said that Lan Guan Zhi was untouchable, she was nervous as she approached the prospective successor of the Heaven Sword Sect-different away when she approached Xiao Shuxiang.

"Young Master Xiao, you should convey this hug to her.."

"Mm, I guess if I did it.. It must be different,"

Xiao Shuxiang was completely overwhelmed. On the other hand, Lan Guan Zhi was so calm that he noticed how he was mobbed by so many people, this was definitely an unexpected occurrence.

That day, Xiao Shuxiang was barely able to breathe.. Thank goodness Patriarch Lan came at the right time and saved him. He was now on one of the floors of the Nine Level Pagoda, precisely he was in a room owned by his good friend.

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