XIAO SHUXIANG'S

45 - Xiao Shuxiang [Revised]

"Se-hundred years? Is this a hundred years? Did I wake up after a hundred years?!"

Xiao Shuxiang was so very surprised, he touched his own chest. "That's impossible. W-how did this happen...?!"

So distrustful of what he witnessed made Xiao Shuxiang repeat reading the names of the cultivators written on the Stone of Story. The first name was Zhou Yuan, followed by Bai Wu Chang, Li Fu Chen, and what made him even more surprised was the existence of the name Guan Wei on the stone.

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"It's..." Xiao Shuxiang was too limp to stand up, as soon as he sat on the ground with a pale countenance and an irregular breath.

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"Xiao'E...?!"

Yang Shu, Gu Ta Sian and the others were shocked when they saw Xiao Shuxiang's condition. Immediately Yang Shu touched his grandson's shoulder while trying to calm this seven-year-old.

"What's wrong with you, son?" Yang Shu was anxious as well as confused. Gu Ta Sian and the others did as well. They were of course anxious because Xiao Shuxiang's face seemed to have just experienced death.

Qi Xuan touched Xiao Shuxiang's shoulder, "Brother Xiao?!"

"Xiao'Eru? You why?! What's up?!" Yang Shu gently rubbed his granddaughter's back while asking worriedly.

"My brother?!" Jing Mi also did the same. He was worried because his brother did not say anything and only showed a pale face.

"Well... Huh, I-I..." Xiao Shuxiang could not continue his words, he did not know what to say after realizing that it had turned out to be a hundred years since he had used the Resurrection Skirt.

"Why did this happen...?! I used that Jurus two and a half months ago...!! I'm so sure of that!! Th-but..."

Xiao Shuxiang hugged both of his knees while drowning his face, he-crying.

"How is this possible..."

The reality before him was too cruel, all his efforts were now in vain. To destroy the Eastern Continent back, he had to repeat from the beginning again.

Xiao Shuxiang was already frustrated at having to get up with the body of the little boy who had a deformed dantian, as well as the place he had originally risen to had a very thin Qi density. Moreover, his new dantian was a Rooted Dantian, and now...!

"YES!! What kind of Destiny Is This...?! I should have laughed at them for not killing me...! I should be the one laughing because there is no one to prevent me from making a mess..!. But what I saw was even those Four Sucks Elders who were currently laughing at me...!!"

Xiao Shuxiang could imagine the faces of the cultivators he had already killed-now laughing gleefully while holding their bellies. The shadow was clear and made him angry.

Only, he could not vent his anger now because he was in the crowd, this made him even more frustrated.

"Brother Xiao? What exactly are you...?" Jing Mi was completely confused by the mannerisms of her siblings.

He then looked at Yang Shu, "Teacher. What does this brother have to do with the name of the cultivator inscribed on the Stone of Acts? Could it be because Brother Xiao's name was written on the stone, Master?"

Zong Ming and Ying Liu raised next to their eyebrows upon hearing the question. In a quiet voice, Zong Ming asked Xiao Lu, "So, is Brother Xiao's name written there?"

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Xiao Lu flinched, "It seems I forgot to properly introduce my sister to you guys.." her voice started to sound soft, barely whispering. "... His name is Xiao Shuxiang, but don't say his name right away. He's a little sensitive about that,"

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Upon hearing the words 'Xiao Shuxiang'--Zong Ming and Ying Liu were already jolted in shock. Simultaneously the two immediately turned their heads towards the 7-year-old boy.

It was not only Zong Ming and Ying Liu who were shocked, but Gu Ta Sian as well. He heard Xiao Lu's words even though this girl was making a soft voice. Honestly, since the trip with the traders on that day, he had not had time to listen to the full name of the child who he thought was very brave.

"Xiao Shuxiang's..." Gu Ta Sian then knelt down and whispered something towards Yang Shu. "Senior, why did you give him that name?"

Yang Shu just rubbed his beard while smiling faintly towards Gu Ta Sian. His actions made the man sigh slowly.

Gu Ta Sian, "Senior Haah... You're affected by that too."

"We talk next time, it's important to take care of my beloved grandson first," Yang Shu tried to pick up Xiao Shuxiang then carried him.

There was no resistance whatsoever from the boy as he looked depressed due to the reality he had to accept.

Gu Ta Sian, "We better find a place to rest first and just continue the journey when the condition improves."

Yang Shu agreed, "Alright. Let's find a place to rest first."

Gu Ta Sian and Yang Shu most likely thought that Xiao Shuxiang was like this because of hearing the story about his exact same name as the Chaos-bearer Cultivator in the Eastern Continent. The two did not know that it was not this that resulted in Xiao Shuxiang's condition becoming what it is today.

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Yang Shu, Gu Ta Sian and the others were currently in a room. They asked permission from one of the owners of a nearby store in the harbor to rent his room.

Xiao Lu was seen sitting cross-legged along with Ying Liu and Zong Ming. The three of them were seriously listening to Yang Shu and Gu Ta Sian's words.

On the other hand, Xiao Shuxiang appeared curled up in the corner of the room. Jing Mi and Qi Xuan tried to calm her down.

Xiao Shuxiang, "All my fault. I should have perfected that Jurus before using it. It's my fault for being too lazy... It's my fault.."

Qi Xuan, "Brother Xiao. Talk to us.."

Xiao Shuxiang tried to be persuaded by his two friends to tell him what he was feeling right now, but he was unwilling to say anything.

Yang Shu looked at his favorite grandson, "Xiao'Er... The boy? come and sit down by Grandpa,"

Xiao Shuxiang shook his head slowly in response. He just kept curling up and hugging tightly on his knees.

Xiao Lu flickered with his sister's behavior, he looked at Yang Shu and asked. "Grandfather, is such a bad name 'Xiao Shuxiang' that Xiao'Er is like that? I'm very curious about the story behind Xiao'Er. Although he had read the writing on the Stone of Story, but it would not be the same if not Grandpa who told the story."

Honestly speaking, Xiao Lu's manner was impressed not caring for his sister-but he was actually holding back a smile. This was the first time he had seen Xiao Shuxiang acting like that.

Zong Ming and Ying Liu themselves were worried about Xiao Shuxiang, but they assumed that the boy might need some time alone at this time.

Gu Ta Sian shook his head softly, "I didn't expect Senior to give that name to him.." he said, "... The name 'Xiao Shuxiang was a trauma for most of the people in the Eastern Continent. Many hated the name because it reminded them of the terrible war that had taken place. But somehow, there are also people who name their children 'Shuxiang' because they hope that by this name the children can be more famous than the Destroying Star..."

Gu Ta Sian then looked at Yang Shu. "So Senior, is this also why you gave that name to your Granddaughter...?" her eyes seemed to show some interest in the answer the man beside her would give her question just now.

Yang Shu stroked his beard before replying. "Hm... I want to cover up the bad influence that the black flow cultivator Xiao Shuxiang the Destroying Star had instilled, with the white flow cultivator Xiao Shuxiang the Protective Star. That's why my grandson..."

There was a hope from Yang Shu's words, "... I hope that my beloved granddaughter will be able to become a great cultivator who matches, even surpassing the Destroying Star."

Yang Shu smiled as she turned to look at Xiao Shuxiang, but her grandson seemed to have not heard her words just now. Xiao Shuxiang was too seriously lamenting his fate.

"Little child's body, deformed dantian, lost cultivation level, then rooted dantian, and it turned out that this was already a hundred years passed... Just Make Me a Girl!! What good did I do in my life to be punished like this..." Xiao Shuxiang leaned against the shoulder of Jing Mi who was nearby, she was not strong to not sob. Jing Mi and Qi Xuan were still trying to calm her down.

Xiao Shuxiang's voice was slow and a little raucous, "Brother Jing, hug me tightly until I realize that this is all just a dream... It's embarrassing, but I don't know what to do. Can't I go back in time?"

Xiao Lu shook his head to look at his sister's sobbing behavior while hugging Jing Mi. He then looked at Yang Shu while grumbling.

"Grandfather loves Xiao'Er more than Lu'Er! I would also like to get the title of 'Protective Star', not just that crybaby. Grandpa choose kasih...! Why give her such a great name 'Xiao Shuxiang? It should be me...! Because I was born first...!"

Xiao Lu puffed his cheeks, he seemed to be unaware that the name 'Xiao Shuxiang' bore an enormous responsibility and burden of hatred.

Yang Shu said softly, "Lu'Er... Granddaughter The most beautiful grandfather. Not that Grandpa chose to love you. But your father has long prepared a name for you and your mother likes your name now."

Xiao Lu frowned when he heard Yang Shu say, he then stood up and stepped towards Xiao Shuxiang because his sister had hugged Jing Mi for too long.

He was trying to separate Xiao Shuxiang and Jing Mi. "Are you listening to Grandpa or not?! Let go of Brother Jing!"

"You're chatty and you love to interrupt. Don't see me lamenting my fate, huh?!" Xiao Shuxiang actually wanted to shout, only that his voice was hoarse and could barely get out.

Qi Xuan gently rubbed Xiao Shuxiang's head and back. "Brother Xiao, calm down? We are with you, do not grieve Brother Xiao..."

Jing Mi hugged Xiao Shuxiang, "Beautiful Brother Lu Yang. You don't bother Brother Xiao just yet, my brother is sad right now. Go back to your seat,"

Xiao Lu snorted, "You're sad why the hell?! Because of you, our trip is delayed again?!" he then stepped towards his seat again.

"Girl chatty. If only I had not complained to the heavens about my fate... Maybe I broke your neck, pulled your tongue out and cut it and gave it to you as donkey food." Xiao Shuxiang sobbed, he tightly hugged Jing Mi and cursed her fate full of incredible misfortune.

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Author's Note :

Revision, revision, revision..! Gomen if the 'Writer's Note' always aired in every Episode. (´ ▽ ` ;) Although difficult to ignore, but Dasha hope that you remain wise in reading. Take valuable lessons (if any) and throw away other negative things.

*Dasha to Xiao Shuxiang's

"Xiao-dage. The cultivators you've killed in the past are really laughing at you. They can't wait to see your next suffering." (>_<)

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it's time for the Pantun Session to begin..

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