XIAO SHUXIANG'S

447 - Ahead of Marriage [Revised]

Ling Lang Tian was currently still with his mother and grandmother, he became the two women's moons for having chosen to be silent when Xiao Shuxiang was acting impudently towards them.

Ling Shen Yue had yet to give up, he firmly requested that his grandson, Ling Lang Tian challenge Xiao Shuxiang for the position of 'Protective Guardian' of Ling Qing Zhu. He could not accept if the wild young man became a part of his family.

"... Why isn't Young Master Lan the 'Protective Guardian' Qing Zhu'Er..? Honestly speaking, I feel Young Master Lan is much more worthy of being with your sister. His behavior was so polite, he was respectful to others and unlike people whose names were not even worth mentioning."

Wang Rui Chan agreed with her mother-in-law's words. Earlier when he first saw Xiao Shuxiang, he did not take the heart of every action and remark of the young man.

But the longer it took, Xiao Shuxiang's behavior became too incoherent. Especially since the arrival of the young man, his sect was not in a calm condition. Many problems arose and one of them was an impromptu attack that made his sect suffer losses.

".. Even if Young Master Lan doesn't want to take this chance, there's still you. You are the elder brother of Qing Zhu'Er. I'm confident that with your abilities, you were able to defeat him and save your sister. You deserve to be 'Helper's Guardian'."

Ling Lang Tian politely rejected the proposal from Wang Rui Chan. If he said he had truly challenged Xiao Shuxiang for the position of 'Holy Guardian' Ling Qing Zhu, then his fight would have ended in great chaos.

"... Xiao Shuxiang can't be beaten that easily, and my chances of victory are only about 50 percent. He's the one who got the confession from me, Mother."

Ling Lang Tian again continued his remark by saying that if only he had won even-himself could not cope with his younger brother. "... An inbreeding for the 'Ling' family was indeed a natural thing, but I wasn't sure I could make Qing Zhu'Er happy. My sister definitely looks more alive when she's with him,"

Wang Rui Chan frowned, he looked at his son with a look of disbelief. "Ling Lang Tian, you have also changed since you knew that wild child. He's really bad influence on this family,"

Ling Shen Yue inflamed, "I've only seen my granddaughter so dissident like this..."

The day after tomorrow was Ling Qing Zhu's wedding and they only had one day left. He had already made up his mind to stop the marriage because Xiao Shuxiang did not deserve to be with his granddaughter.

"... Lang Tian, if you don't want to obey my words, then let your cousin Jian Tou do it. You just defend your little brother Candidate,"

"Jian Tou would only die a terrible death if he was desperate to fight Shuxiang. And again, as she said - Granny and Mother cannot annul this marriage. You will oppose the decision of the Grand Elder to do so and if you remain reckless, your actions will only embarrass our family."

Wang Rui Chan, "Lang Tian..!"

"......."

Everyone knew what Ling Lang Tian was like, he was a genius and talented young man who was extremely famous in the Central Continent. Nevertheless, he could never find the courage to raise his voice in front of Ling Shen Yue and Wang Rui Chan.

His family's ancient traditions were the worst, but even though he was one of the Patriarchs of the Sky-Pagoda Sect-he still couldn't change that tradition.

His sect needed a person like Xiao Shuxiang, a figure who unhesitatingly spoke harshly even to the elderly. A youth who never attach great importance to manners and respect any rules, his sect really needs such a person.

Ling Lang Tian, "... I know Mom and Grandma wouldn't agree, but I think Shuxiang is a decent young man for my sister. There was no one better than him, even including Young Master Lan herself."

Ling Shen Yue, "Ling Lang Tian..! You are more supportive of that foreigner than your own Grandma?! This family?!"

"Xiao Shuxiang is outrageous to you, but his words are not entirely wrong. I hope Grandma and Mom think about what she said just now,"

Ling Lang Tian saluted and said he could not stay here for long. There are still important things he has to do.

Wang Rui Chan, "Lang Tian, are you going to see him? You've changed so much, you don't look like my son anymore,"

Ling Lang Tian stopped his steps. He did not look back, but was still able to say a few words to Wang Rui Chan.

"should.. That's not what Mom and Grandma said to Shuxiang. I didn't bring her here to humiliate her. He dared to prostrate himself and apologize to you. But as long as you know, he shouldn't have done it.."

Ling Lang Tian stepped away, he did not discuss anything about the change because he thought it was not important. In fact, Mother and Grandmother are the ones who are difficult to understand.

Ling Lang Tian's current goal was to meet Xiao Shuxiang. Thankfully the young man was in his own room and was with his sister.

Xiao Shuxiang looked fine, the young man even appeared to tease Ling Qing Zhu as he walked into this room.

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"Have you come?" Xiao Shuxiang smiled amiably, he patted the table sitting in front of him and asked Ling Lang Tian to join together.

"Hmph, I thought you were dead." Ling Lang Tian's voice was cold, but he smiled faintly and began to sit down with his sister's Guardian Guard before returning to speak.

"... How's head? Do you still have pride? You were humbling him in front of them, it must be hard." Ling Lang Tian smiled wryly, he got a dislike look from Xiao Shuxiang.

"Your mother and Old Grandma were very upsetting. Every time I see them, my blood boils. If only they weren't your family, then I'd have cut those two alive."

"You have to control your emotions from now on. They're such people, so I hope you don't take every word they say."

Xiao Shuxiang exhaled and honestly said he did not like Wang Rui Chan as well as Ling Shen Yue. The two women seemed destined to always be hostile to him, when before they seemed to be on his side.

"... Your mother and grandmother met both my parents and my grandfather. Their behavior was fine back then, but why was it now inversely proportional? Why are they actually? Coming moon?"

Xiao Shuxiang did not understand at all. Do women have a nature that likes to change? Wang Rui Chan did not say much when dealing with his father and mother, even the woman was being very gentle. Another thing when dealing with him.

"... Haah, if they really don't like me, why hide it in front of my father, mother and grandfather? They shouldn't hurt themselves,"

"For my family, the marriage of the girl from the 'Ling' clan is neither very sacred nor special..." Ling Lang Tian turned his head towards Ling Qing Zhu and saw the girl sitting quietly with a downcast eye.

"... There was no price for a girl in the 'Ling' family, Qing Zhu'Er was also included. He was indeed loved by the Grand Elder, but.."

"Your father can't do anything either." Xiao Shuxiang gently massaged his forehead, this was the most upsetting clan tradition from the traditions of the other clans he had ever met.

"Candidate Sister-in-law.. I don't know if I should laugh at your family's traditions or feel sad about them. However all I know is, you and the Grand Elder of the Sky Pagoda Sect are different from them."

Ling Lang Tian shook his head, "I disagree less with your opinion of me. You should know what the 'Ling' family is like, let alone you living longer in this world."

Ling Lang Tian again said, "Let's leave that and discuss the others. My arrival here is to tell you something about your wedding procession."

Xiao Shuxiang blinked, Ling Lang Tian was too serious and this made him a little nervous. He listened to the young man without trying to cut him off.

In a solemn voice, Ling Lang Tian said that the ceremony of Xiao Shuxiang's wedding would be held three times in three different places. Before that was done, this Alchemist Chef could not meet let alone room with Ling Qing Zhu.

!!

Xiao Shuxiang flinched hearing that, his eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at Ling Lang Tian. Inwardly he thought whether this young man before him knew with his 'revenge' that.

This was an unusual wedding procession, so inevitably Xiao Shuxiang had to follow him. He already had a new enemy again and Ling Lang Tian did not want any trouble in his sister's marriage.

"I know you have a lot of questions, but I've said the most important thing. Qing Zhu'Er, you heard it too, right?"

"Mrs,"

Ling Qing Zhu replied briefly, he did not say much and followed what Ling Lang Tian had said. From now on, he would only meet with his Guardian Guardians during the wedding ceremony later.

Xiao Shuxiang knew nothing about wedding ceremonies and the like. All he knew was that he could not take anyone's life for 17 days. And now, he also had to refrain from meeting his White Cat.

"All right, it's up to you. I'll just follow,"

"Mn, so much better. I'll take Qing Zhu'Er to her room. I hope you're not trying to sneak in to see him."

"Just calm down, even though I can't afford to part with my White Cat.. I will continue to do as you wish. Counting this to pile up the White Cat's longing for not being able to meet this amazingly enchanting me,"

Ling Lang Tian shook his head and started to stand up, he unhesitatingly said that Xiao Shuxiang was very embarrassing. His sister, Ling Qing Zhu also said so. There was no day without the young man before them pride himself.

Xiao Shuxiang did not escort the two brothers out of his room. He was still sitting quietly and watching Ling Lang Tian's back which was starting to be blocked by the door of his room.

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The nuances of the numerous flaming red scarves with golden yellow lanterns adorned every nook and place in the Sky Pagoda Sect Region.

The red Wisteria forest is also decorated, this time with white shades. No corner would be dark, Mad Beggar Boy was completely amazed by the hard work of the disciples in this sect.

"Tsk tsk tsk, they kind of do wonders.."

?

The Mad Beggar Boy's forehead shriveled when he saw a red-clothed girl who looked puzzled.

The girl's hair was short and the size of her upper body was too awesome that the Mad Beggar Boy could tell the girl's identity in just one glance.

The girl called out to one of the disciples, she asked for the whereabouts of someone while fiddling with a bit of her front hair.

"... If you see the Mad Beggar Boy, tell him I'm looking for him.."

The Sky Pagoda Sect disciple nodded, saying goodbye to the beautiful girl in front of him who turned out to be Yi Wen.

The Crazy Beggar's Knee felt limp knowing he was the one being sought. I don't know what he's doing, but that nice-looking girl has been chasing him lately.

"That girl.. Does he not know human language? I told you I don't like girls very much, but he still comes close to me.." Crazy Beggar Boy's face looks pale, at times like this he desperately needs his Lan'Er Gege.

He noticed Yi Wen walking away, several times the girl approached the disciples of the Sky Pagoda Sect to inquire about her whereabouts. Not infrequently, Yi Wen also asked the servant of the 'Ling' family he had met.

Several water points appeared in the air, not far from where Yi Wen was. The water dots solidified and then formed a fairly large mirror.

The Mad Beggar Boy leaped onto another branch of a tree, his whereabouts unconscious to anyone.

?!

Yi Wen himself turned his head, he saw two young men coming out of the mirror while carrying a large pot. His curiosity peaked and approached the two people who were none other than Jing Mi and Hai Feng.

"Brother Jing," Yi Wen snorted with a wry smile, "... Turns out the Moving Mirror can also be used like this huh? I feel sorry, you guys have already switched it as a freight carrier."

Jing Mi, the young man with a large, muscular body seemed to be smiling widely. "Brother Wen, you don't know... The work gets faster with the help of this large mirror. Brother Xiao is amazing. Among his other talents, cooking and the use of this mirror is what I like the most."

"That's right," Hai Feng also looked pleased. "Although I have seen Brother Xiao use it often, I never get tired of this technique. So we do not need to fly to and fro and spend energy, just need to enter the mirror and even cross the continent in a short time can be done,"

Yi Wen, "I know these two brothers and sisters are passionate people. I'm glad to see you guys who've been working a lot but don't look tired,"

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Something else came out of the mirror. Jing Mi and Hai Feng shifted slightly and noticed how a Moon Tiger was pulling a cart filled with groceries.

Behind the tiger was an 11-year-old boy, who looked like a boy with blue eyes and was dressed in the typical Northern Continent.

Nyawn~

"I guess... Lan Xiao had even switched professions in place of donkeys and horses," Yi Wen smiled and rubbed the squash of the Moon Tiger's head in front of him.

Nyawn~

Lan Xiao seemed to be talking to Yi Wen. He has helped a lot and is really happy to do it. Moreover, he was not alone because there was Xiao Qing Yan, Ling Ya Bing, and O Zhan with him.

Xiao Qing Yan, "Yi Wen, you should also help. The activity will multiply from today and in the next few days. Brother Jing can no longer work because he has to be in charge of maintaining the smooth running of the marriage later."

Xiao Qing Yan was seen carrying a sack, he was helped by Ling Ya Bing even though the 7-year-old child power was not too big. The sack contained many shawls that they had taken from the Thousand Year Inn.

"Heavy work should be done by men. I'm a girl, so I can't do that." Yi Wen tried to defend himself, he saw Ling Ya Bing puffing her cheeks.

"Sister Wen, what Qing Yan said was true. Brother Wen should also help. Look, I'm the only woman who works hard transporting stuff. These two hands are already very wrinkled, look at this!"

Ling Ya Bing spontaneously released her grip on the other side of the sack and it almost made Xiao Qing Yan fall over. He also got a hard jolt on his forehead which was done by Xiao Qing Yan.

Ling Ya Bing whimpered, yet did not cry. Xiao Qing Yan grumbled because even though the sack they were carrying contained only cloth, it was still heavy. Lan Xiao himself was unwilling to carry the sack because he preferred to transport groceries.

Pii~

Adorable sounds are heard. The figure of the white-clothed young man matching his hair color started to come out from the Moving Mirror. Yi Wen had not seen this young man for a long time, nor did he hesitate to greet him.

Hu Li tried to smile even though he was actually very tired. O Zhan who was on top of his head was the most excited, the little fox in blue robes looked overjoyed to see Yi Wen.

"Hu Li's.. Why don't you take a break? You really look almost like an undead even though you still look adorable to me," Yi Wen seemed to have forgotten the Mad Beggar Boy, he gently rubbed Hu Li's arm and asked her to rest.

"Miss Wen, thank you for your concern. But I can't rest now.."

Jing Mi, "That's right. Hu Li could not rest just yet. Without her, there is no Moving Mirror. Only he could use the talisman paper Brother Xiao gave him,"

"Mn? Paper.. What amulet paper?" Yi Wen was curious, he took the paper that Hu Li had thrust at him.

Yi Wen watched the black paper in his hand. There are four scribbles in red ink, it looks so messy but somehow looks charming.

"Aahs... Alright. Judging by the way, the writing similar to these hot chicken claws belonged to Brother Xiao.." Yi Wen returned the talisman paper in his hand to Hu Li, "... He turned out to be great at being able to use talisman paper to take out the Moving Mirror, let alone give it to you.."

"Brother Wen. Brother Xiao is not great, but.." Jing Mi smiled widely as she looked at Hai Feng. The two simultaneously uttered the word 'Excellent' and then laughed.

!!

Yi Wen was startled, yet immediately understood Jing Mi and Hai Feng's words. He laughed and this made Hu Li smile because he knew what his friends were laughing at.

Anyone knew Xiao Shuxiang would often say the word, 'Excellent' to praise himself. His friends were already very familiar with the word to the point that wherever it sounded, they would remember Xiao Shuxiang.

Jing Mi exhaled, "Our Xiao Brother has now headed for the ladder of maturity. I still can't believe that my brother is getting married soon...."

The Mad Beggar Boy who was still hiding in one of the tree branches noticed Xiao Shuxiang's friends. His eyes were so serious and thought of something.

He felt that Xiao Shuxiang had good friends. But still there was something stuck in his heart, it was a hidden truth that could likely make Xiao Shuxiang shunned by all his friends.

"The sky looks very clean, I think the moon will shine brightly tonight..." The Mad Beggar Boy spread out his hands while yawning, he fixed his sitting position.

"... Marriage yes.." The eyes of the Crazy Beggar Boy looked like they were staring into the past, "... The last time I saw a swordsman wedding of this kind, it must have been a 'Bloody Wedding'. I would be very surprised if Shuxiang's marriage to Qing Zhu could go smoothly.."

The Mad Beggar Boy then turned his head, he looked towards Yi Wen who was quite far away from him. The girl still faithfully spoke to Jing Mi and the others.

"... Just in this place.. The person who was most likely to become a troublemaker in Shuxiang's marriage would later be Yi Wen. He couldn't possibly just stand by to see the young man he liked so much marry someone else,"

The Crazy Beggar Boy became curious. Yi Wen had a chance to kill Ling Qing Zhu and replace the position of the girl to sit in the undercover. After all, judging from his nature-Yi Wen was a figure that resembled Xiao Shuxiang, he could do such a crazy thing.

"Lan'Er Gege~ where are you? I am not sure of the safety of this sect. The proof is that they passed on a horrible girl like Yi Wen, seeing her always makes my premonition very bad,"

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