XIAO SHUXIANG'S

441 - Concern II [Revised]

Xiao Shuxiang did not know what to say to Shuai Niao. Right now he was breathing slowly with eyes that kept staring at the figure before him.

The distance between her and Shuai Niao was so close. The cold, delicate hand of this beautiful young man touched his shoulder, Shuai Niao's knees were even near his hips. He did not move at all, let alone think of a way to escape.

"Xiao 'Er.. You said you didn't want to do 'it' here, so do you want to move somewhere else?" shuai Niao's tone of voice was weak but so melodious in the ears. Slowly, he placed his knees between Xiao Shuxiang's thighs and deliberately teased the forbidden area.

Xiao Shuxiang's fingers cracked. The atmosphere was very hot even though he was in the water. His breathing roar was short as he tried hard to refrain from attacking Shuai Niao and doing rude things.

In fact, Xiao Shuxiang could have escaped or reprimanded Shuai Niao for having dared to tease him. However if Xiao Shuxiang did that, this kind of luck would not be his in the future.

"Uncle.. Don't test my patience limits. Stay away.." Xiao Shuxiang's voice was low. Whether illusory or not, but at first glance there was lightning in his eyes.

"Xiao'Er, I just want to help you. You're still too ordinary to understand adult things. If I don't give you a little lesson, you'll embarrass yourself-!!"

Shuai Niao was shocked as a hand grabbed her waist. His shock grew as Xiao Shuxiang moved forward to push him into the water.

Shuai Niao's entire body was now wet, including his face. He had trouble opening his eyes and could not believe being overstressed by his own nephew.

In one breath, Shuai Niao was no longer in the water. He was on top of his bed with a movement that was locked by Xiao Shuxiang. He coughed and started to open his eyes slowly.

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The eyes of Shuai Niao captured an amazing sight. He looked directly at Xiao Shuxiang, there were water droplets visible on the figure's eyelashes on it.

A part of Xiao Shuxiang's wet hair touched Shuai Niao's cheeks and body. It felt a little amused and it was almost difficult to resist this kind of temptation.

"Xiao 'Er.."

Xiao Shuxiang is indeed amazing. Previously, he pushed Shuai Niao while taking out the Moving Mirror in the water.

His adopted uncle's back went straight into the mirror as he lunged forward, and here he was. Ends in Shuai Niao's bed in a predatory position.

"Xiao 'Er.."

Shuai Niao could not move his legs. The current position of Xiao Shuxiang was like he was taking revenge on her. He could feel the young man's left knee touching his groin.

Unknowingly, Shuai Niao was hard to swallow. His cheeks look red.

The first time he saw Xiao Shuxiang was like a mighty young man. There was something inside him that was starting to tense up from being worried about the safety of his body.

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Xiao Shuxiang ducked, he made Shuai Niao's heart stop beating and the next second thumped. His breathing was shallow and seemed to tickle the earlobe of Shuai Niao.

"You.. Don't do this again. I'm not that stupid until I have to learn from you. And if you're still reckless, then I'll never hesitate to introduce 'Piton' to you."

Xiao Shuxiang started to move away from Shuai Niao, he picked up a nearby cloth and covered his adoptive uncle's body.

In his heart he let out a slow breath, unexpectedly he tried to memorize the rules of the Heaven Sword Sect to distract him from scrutinizing Shuai Niao's face and body. That snake Demonic Beast was truly venomous.

Shuai Niao began to wake up, her cheeks bubbling and still blushing red. He looked at Xiao Shuxiang who was walking towards the bulkhead.

The young man was wearing only long white pants and looked wet. Now only a painting of the Fire Phoenix on the back of his nephew, moving as if it were real.

Shuai Niao enveloped her body, she was still on the bed and imagined what had happened just a moment ago. He even remained in his place even though Xiao Shuxiang was already fully dressed.

"Uncle, why are you still there?"

?!

Shuai Niao looked in annoyance at his adoptive nephew. He then turned his face while snorting, his lips pouting like he was cursing someone.

Xiao Shuxiang exhaled, "Alright.. Alright. If Uncle won't talk, then I'll go."

"Wait!" Shuai Niao immediately turned her head, she held Xiao Shuxiang accountable. How could the young man leave after what had happened just now, he naturally would not allow it.

With his sinless face, Xiao Shuxiang frowned and looked at Shuai Niao in astonishment. He did nothing to harm his adoptive uncle, if not Shuai Niao's shameless act first - he definitely wouldn't have done that.

".. I'm just here to see how you are, Uncle. Thank goodness you look good,"

"You're really going? Don't want to stay?"

Xiao Shuxiang waved his hand, he began to shift the door of Shuai Niao's room and left the White Snake Demonic Beast.

Outside the room, Xiao Shuxiang met Tianqi Mao. The 10-year-old appears to be leaning against one of the walls while playing his fan. Xiao Shuxiang immediately walked up to the Cold Cloud City Mayor and grumbled at him.

"Tianqi Mao, why did you leave me with him earlier? I was almost in danger. You're so unfaithful, man. Aren't you my foster sister? You should have protected your brother. You're outrageous,"

"Shuxiang, do you think I can give you protection under such circumstances? My instincts say, I can't interfere. And I, trust my instincts more."

Tianqi Mao started walking, he was overtaken by Xiao Shuxiang. He glanced at the young man beside him and then covered his mouth with a fan.

"By the way, what are you doing to Shuai Niao in there?"

"You curious? Why not just peek?" Xiao Shuxiang smiled and began to stretch the muscles of his arms, ".. That extremely beautiful Shuai Niao won't be able to get off her bed in a long time."

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Tianqi Mao could not hide his shock, he looked at Xiao Shuxiang from top to bottom with a strange facial expression.

"Shuxiangsu. You're.. What have you done to him..?" tianqi Mao's voice was slow and clear he was being cautious.

Xiao Shuxiang calmly said that he was only bullying Shuai Niao. He was happy because he could avenge his adoptive uncle's behavior.

Tianqi Mao exhaled a sigh of relief, almost thinking that this Alchemist Chef was doing a taboo. He then gave Xiao Shuxiang some advice while continuing to walk next to each other.

Tianqi Mao used the Moving Mirror to get away from this brothel with Xiao Shuxiang. They did not want to be intercepted by the customers and the beautiful women who were here.

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Xiao Shuxiang and Tianqi Mao arrived at the front yard of the Blood Skull Sect. It was also good that they were wearing the Moving Mirror, at least Xiao Shuxiang did not need to deal with Lai Mian.

Lai Kuan Ye, the Grand Elder of the Blood Skull Sect was one of the people who knew Xiao Shuxiang's identity as the Star of Destruction. He was also a figure who had been involved in a great war more than a hundred years ago.

Although he had held a grudge against Xiao Shuxiang, Lai Kuan Ye still could not forget how the young man's role in increasing the strength of his sect in the past. In fact, including being able to make the Blood Skull Sect a respected one in the Eastern Continent.

Lai Kuan Ye just happened to have just walked out of his residence. He seemed like he wanted to go somewhere, but when he saw Tianqi Mao and Xiao Shuxiang himself was certainly shocked by the unexpected arrival of guests.

"Xiao'Er..?"

"Uncle..!"

Xiao Shuxiang greeted Lai Kuan Ye as usual, he revealed a friendly smile of his. Some of the disciples who were on guard at night also seemed happy when they found out that the Alchemist Chef was coming.

Lai Kuan Ye was forced to cancel his departure. He entertained Xiao Shuxiang and Tianqi Mao even the three of them conversed until the morning sunlight came back up.

Just a few simple topics they cover and some relate to life after marriage. Lai Kuan Ye advised Xiao Shuxiang to reduce his sadism in killing opponents, it was good for the young man to also avoid hostility as much as possible.

".. You must have known why many cultivators held back from getting married. Some of them want to be detached from worldliness, and others because they do not want to feel pain."

"Uncle.."

"Xiao'Er, you've lived in a good neighborhood for a long time.." Lai Kuan Ye touched Xiao Shuxiang's knee, his gaze so deep. ".. You have family and friends who love you. But I'm sure you won't forget the rules in this bad neighborhood,"

Tianqi Mao had since noticed the talk of Lai Kuan Ye and Xiao Shuxiang. He saw the Alchemist Chef staring at the old jackfruit beside him while nodding softly.

"I know that a relationship with anyone should not weaken the heart. If the heart is weak because of the relationship, then it is better to break the relationship before it gets bigger."

"Right, but if you knew a relationship was going to end badly, would you still be able to break it off while it still feels good?"

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Xiao Shuxiang was silent. Tianqi Mao more or less understood the intent of Lai Kuan Ye's question. That Grand Elder of the Blood Skull Sect could also utter profound words.

"Uncle.." Xiao Shuxiang finally made a sound after being silent for some time. ".. Many people are afraid to go through a relationship because they worry that it will end badly. I've felt it too.. Even that sense is still stored in the deepest point of my heart."

Xiao Shuxiang touched Lai Kuan Ye's hand and then smiled, ".. I once wanted to stop him and try to distance myself, not want to get involved far in a relationship. That time.. I'm afraid my heart is weakening. But he pulled my hand and prevented me from leaving.."

Xiao Shuxiang stared at the sky so brightly, he liked the morning sunlight. It feels so warm as a mother's embrace.

Xiao Shuxiang remembered his best friend. He will never be able to find the reproach of his friend. Tianqi Mao and Lai Kuan Ye were like they knew the person Xiao Shuxiang was referring to.

".. If only Uncle had spread the news that the Destroying Star had risen again, it might have been another story. Or when my friends learned the truth from Mu Zan and avoided me.. Then I might not be here right now,"

All this time, Xiao Shuxiang knew that humans were unbelievable creatures. They will not hesitate to kill each other for their own benefit. Only, there is also a naive type of man like his friends and family.

".. I never thought about why you guys could be this good."

Tianqi Mao, "Shuxiang. You're just lucky. You live in a village whose citizens never discriminate against anyone. You studied in the best and respected sect on the continent. Your first friends are innocent children who do not know the outside world. And you have a precious friend that ever existed. I can tell you, you're very lucky."

Lai Kuan Ye nodded and started patting Xiao Shuxiang's shoulder gently. He was happy because this young man had good friends.

He advised Xiao Shuxiang not to throw it all away, nor to drown in it. In any case, more and more valuable people want to be protected.. The more dangerous this world is.

".. You have to plant this deep in your heart. You can only protect yourself. If you want to protect others, then don't let them be weak. You guys should help each other. Remember that something valuable and you want to protect, is not a burden."

"I understand Uncle, you're valuable to me, too.." Xiao Shuxiang smiled. Lai Kuan Ye was indeed a cultivator of the Black Stream, but he was wiser than most people Xiao Shuxiang had encountered in the same stream.

They continued to talk until Xiao Shuxiang finally said goodbye because he wanted to take his White Cat somewhere. Lai Kuan Ye reminded that Ling Qing Zhu should not be taken to such a strange place.

Xiao Shuxiang did not want to support him, he simply laughed and began to form the seal of the Moving Mirror. He stepped in and before long, the mirror faded before disappearing.

Lai Kuan Ye and Tianqi Mao no longer saw the figure of Xiao Shuxiang. The atmosphere between them started to change slightly, this time becoming tense.

"I just wanted to see you," Lai Kuan Ye's voice sounded solemn, he looked at Tianqi Mao who seemed to be fanning his face slowly.

"I know what you want to say, Shuai Niao has told me,"

"The distance between the first full moon and the second full moon is approximately 29 days, now there are only four days left until the second full moon and we have bad news."

Now only the look on Lai Kuan Ye's anxious face was seen, unlike before when Xiao Shuxiang was around. He was obviously worried about any problems before the Alchemist Chef's wedding.

"Mao Tianqi.."

"No need to worry, Shuai Niao and I will help Yu Changhai. For now, only the four of us know about this matter. Nothing will happen as long as we're careful,"

Lai Kuan Ye nodded, yet he was still very worried. All this time, everyone knew the Eastern Continent was in a state of peace. But the impact of the war against Wyvern triggered something buried deep beneath the Seasons-Free Snow Hills.

Yu Changhai, the patriarch of the Sky Sword Sect that inhabited the hill could not go down the hill for too long. This was due to his presence as a suppressor of a creature that he did not even know of its kind.

"This matter must not spread and cause restlessness in the hearts of all.." Tianqi Mao said softly, he told Lai Kuan Ye not to discuss this anymore. The less they do, the less secret is leaked.

".. Shuxiang can't tell. I always felt the enemy was always after him. There's a chance that if he finds out, something bad will happen,"

Lai Kuan Ye nodded in agreement, "The presence of the Scarlet Shadow and the appearance of the Wyvern Dragon are also related to him. Xiao'Er and matters were indeed inseparable. I just hope, hopefully, the companion will not be dragged into it,"

"Mn, that's right.." Tianqi Mao looked towards the sky and again made a sound, ".. Do you think that if Miss Ling is in danger - will Shuxiang go berserk?"

"Eitherway. In his former life, Xiao'Er once teased even Ming Mei. He said he liked Ming Mei in the deepest of hearts, but in the end - he unhesitatingly swung a sword at the girl. I can never forget how cold Xiao'Er looked when fighting him."

"Ming Mei isn't the Fourth Patriarch of the Sky Sword Sect?" Tianqi Mao looked at Lai Kuan Ye, he looked curious.

"It was him. But what I'm trying to say is-Xiao'Er could have liked someone else, but it's not easy to make him go berserk just because the person he likes is in danger."

"But.. Didn't he ever go berserk when Young Master Lan was injured? He even slit Miss Ling's uncle's throat right before the girl's eyes,"

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"Don't say it again, I don't want to imagine it.."

"Right, it's not worth imagining.." Tianqi Mao exhaled softly, ".. Let's just hope Miss Ling doesn't put poison in Shuxiang's drink or slash the young man's neck in revenge."

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