XIAO SHUXIANG'S

469 - Hunch II

Simultaneously when Miao Gang sensed that premonition-Qian Kun who was in the Black Stream region, precisely in the Eastern Continent had finished his work in the basement of his residence.

The four comrades who had come with him had now spread out at four points carrying something he had made before.

It was enough for Qian Kun to give time off for Xiao Shuxiang, now was the time to rob the young man of all peace.

The blue flames beside him seemed to be floating up and down. He said something about the wedding night that made Qian Kun grunt softly in response.

".. You don't expect that kind of night, because I won't let it happen.." Qian Kun circulated his gaze around, his posture so dignified with his right hand that was behind his waist.

"Sir.."

Under the blue sky, the scenery Qian Kun saw was a large canyon filled with pointed rocks. It was all reddish-black, had a gripping aura, and thin smoke that was nothing but the souls of poor creatures.

There are no green plants as long as the eye can see. The only plant here is a type of grass but is purplish black, sometimes too dense, and sometimes quite bright.

"I've let her marry that white-haired girl, isn't that enough? What else does he want?"

"But Mr.."

Behind her fox mask, Qian Kun's facial expression was hard to tell. His tone was cold, as if intending to say that he only agreed that Xiao Shuxiang was married, yet did not allow that Alchemist Chef and Ling Qing Zhu to truly become a married couple.

"Do you know the reason why Xiao Shuxiang decided to get married in his current life when he had many opportunities in his former life? It was because he had made the decision to betray his people. Xiao Shuxiang intended to give most of the power I had already obtained to the girl."

From the very beginning, Qian Kun was actually curious about the purpose behind Xiao Shuxiang's marriage. Why should in this life the Destroying Star marry? If only stuck in an ancient tradition of the clan, then as far as Qian Kun knew-Xiao Shuxiang would rebel if it really did not want to do so.

"Master.. Is it possible that Shuxiang intended to make the girl his container of power?"

"Mrs.. I think so too."

"But isn't Xiao Shuxiang not even able to channel his Qi to humans? Weapons alone can be destroyed if they can't take it, the girl will definitely die."

Qian Kun momentarily looked at the Little Blue Flame hovering beside him before speaking again. "Unbeknownst to me, he once gave some of his power to a baby boy, and now he intends to do the same.."

Qian Kun knew full well who Xiao Shuxiang was. He was the only one who could tell that the Alchemist Chef was a cunning young man.

He learns that Xiao Shuxiang intends to betray the people of The Fallen Angel World. The Alchemist Chef was no longer ambitious to destroy the Eastern Continent.

The Little Blue Flame that floated beside Qian Kun now learned that Xiao Shuxiang and Ling Qing Zhu were not allowed to tie up too deep a relationship as husband and wife. This fox-masked figure would definitely mess it up.

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In the past, after using the Revival Style and realizing the practice started all over again and his deformed dantian-Xiao Shuxiang was so frustrated. He is ambitious to restore the level of practice with the aim of making the Eastern Continent chaotic again.

But gradually he realized that making the Eastern Continent chaotic was not his wish. It was a mission embedded in the bottom of his heart and he had to get rid of it.

"…"

".. Shuxiang?"

!?

Xiao Shuxiang flinched as he felt his arm being patted, he turned his head and only realized his current position.

He was now walking with his White Cat around the Butterfly Sect. Previously after eating together with the students, he invited the thin veiled girl to go around even though there had been no conversation between them since.

Ling Qing Zhu's eyes and tone of voice were the same, flat, authoritative, and cold at the same time. There was no other expression on the snow-white face covered in that thin veil, even including a red pseudo.

"You think of something?" Ling Qing Zhu had never seen his Guardian Protector so reserved, this was the first time he knew that Xiao Shuxiang could apparently also behave like a mature youth.

"I don't want to lie to you. Well yeah.. I was thinking something,"

"You seem to mind telling me that."

"Mn, I don't want to say it.."

"…"

Ling Qing Zhu was silent. He turned his head for a moment and looked at his Guardian Protector's face before looking straight ahead again. Not long after, he returned.

"Are you thinking of Lan Xiao?"

"…"

It was only natural that Ling Qing Zhu asked so. Previously after eating together, Yang Shu paid his respects to return to the Northern Continent. Ling Ya Bing herself seemed excited and wanted to come along, she wanted to play together with the princes and the little princess who was her uncle-in-law's family.

Xiao Qing Yan originally did not want to come along, but Ling Ya Bing urged as she dragged him with enthusiasm. He followed the girl and Lan Xiao and O Zhan caught up with her from behind. They entered the Moving Mirror issued by Xiao Shuxiang.

".. I saw that you had objected to Lan Xiao leaving," Ling Qing Zhu continued as he did not hear the reply from his Guardian.

"White Cat, are you talking a lot now? Are you starting to show me your concern?" the voice and look on Xiao Shuxiang's face were seriously impressed, he looked at the white-haired girl walking beside him.

"Not really. Just.. It feels strange that someone who is notoriously chatty suddenly becomes quiet."

Xiao Shuxiang did not expect to hear his White Cat remark just now, he snorted and then smiled. Now the teasing intent started to come out.

"But I am too. It felt strange when a famous, not-so-talking girl became this chatty. Or the.. Maybe you're starting to like me..?"

"…"

Ling Qing Zhu stopped stepping. He looked at the smiling face of the young man beside him and let out a slow breath.

"Shuxiangsu.. You're ignorant. It sucks."

!!

Xiao Shuxiang was startled, the cold and gluttonous remark just now was like slapping his face. He blinked several times as the perpetrator who surprised him was seen walking away.

"What's my fault? I didn't insult her, nor did I abuse her. Why was this incredible Xiao Shuxiang suddenly considered stupid? If I were this genius to be called that, then what would the real fool be considered? Was useless? Society rubbish? Hey..! White Cat..!"

"…"

Ling Qing Zhu turned his head back before again ignoring his Guardian Guard by walking a little faster. His face was still so calm, but not with his eyes now.

He was upset because Xiao Shuxiang was so insensitive. Usually this Alchemist Chef easily read the feelings of others, but somehow when with him the young man became annoying.

"White Cat..! Why did you leave me? I know you like me, you don't have to be ashamed to admit it. Anyways-!" Xiao Shuxiang instantly pursed his lips as he was given a piercing look from the girl beside him. He also started to smile bitterly.

"Alright, alright. 'If I don't like it, can I marry you?' you want to say that, right? I now understand," Xiao Shuxiang nodded while gently rubbing his nape.

"…"

Ling Qing Zhu extended a hand and gently patted the Guardian Protectors cheek. His actions made the Alchemist Chef would not believe it if he did not feel it himself.

"You.. Now it looks adorable."

!!

Ling Qing Zhu's voice was flat with a calm expression and eye gaze. He never stopped surprising Xiao Shuxiang. The young man began to hold the hand that touched his cheek.

"White cat, can I ask you something?"

"Mn, say."

"Have you ever blushed when you were with me? Or have you ever felt your heart pounding when you looked me in the eye?"

"Mn, I feel it now."

!!

Xiao Shuxiang snorted, his facial expression was so strange. "You're kidding me, huh? You don't look shy. Absolutely not,"

"You know, I think there's something wrong with the nerves in your face. Neither expression blushed shyly to your serious face, it made no difference even a little.."

"Mn, a compliment to me."

"I'm not praising you, White Cat. You-" Xiao Shuxiang tried to refrain from cursing, he exhaled and walked back, this time holding the hand of the white-haired girl beside him.

Among the Ling family, it was likely that only the two people that Xiao Shuxiang knew had some facial expressions. They were Ling Qin Qi and Ling Ya Bing. While the other clan members looked so irritating.

Ling Qing Zhu only kept silent as his Guardian Master began to chatter and cursed at every member of his 'Ling' family. He seemed to have forgotten why this young man beside him had daydreamed some time ago.

Perhaps Xiao Shuxiang was unconscious, or indeed this was his tactic from the start in order to avoid his White Cat question. He took advantage of the situation so well that it looked like a natural condition.

Xiao Shuxiang looked like a playful figure, he was an expressive youth and so spontaneously expressed what he felt. Because of this nature, then no one would believe that he came from the black world.

".. I've been talking a lot now, are you getting happy?"

"Mn, not really." Ling Qing Zhu stared for a moment at his hand held, he tried to pull it but the young man beside him instead held his hand tighter and tighter.

Xiao Shuxiang snorted, "You actually like me how?"

"Yourself,"

"You sure? Xiao Shuxiang's original self was extremely enchanting and frightening. I'm not guaranteeing you'll be okay,"

"…"

Ling Qing Zhu felt that his Guardian Guardians were starting again, this time on a new topic. The problem was, he was starting to get uncomfortable with his hand that was constantly being held.

Xiao Shuxiang himself looked so proud of himself. He said many things were slowly becoming more serious. He told Ling Qing Zhu about his life full of good luck and bad luck that was running after him.

".. You know, this marriage probably won't go well,"

"Why say that?"

"Have you ever seen any pair of cultivators whose lives were so peaceful?"

"Mrs.. I get it."

Ling Qing Zhu could not expect a happy day to come her way when she herself knew that this young man she married was so favored by trouble. The only thing he might be able to work on is a way to keep himself from becoming a burden.

"Honestly, this is the first time Xiao Shuxiang has been married. I don't know if I can fulfill my obligations, but I will treat you well. I'll give you your due, but you'll have to keep one request.."

?!

"What do you want?" Ling Qing Zhu did not care about his rights, he was more interested in Xiao Shuxiang's request. This was the first time his Guardian Lord wanted to ask him for something.

Xiao Shuxiang stopped walking, he looked at Ling Qing Zhu with a face expression that did not seem to be joking at all. "White Cat, I only asked for one thing. Whatever happens.. You don't have to die. I can't guarantee your safety, so you should try to take care of yourself,"

"…"

Ling Qing Zhu was silent for a moment before nodding, he also said he did not intend to die any time soon. His Guardian shouldn't worry about him. He married not to make Xiao Shuxiang his back and become weak.

".. You don't always have to take care of me. Instead, I'm the one who should take care of you."

Ling Qing Zhu wanted to say that Xiao WeiWei had once asked him to look after Xiao Shuxiang, Young Master Lan herself also gave the same request. He himself realized it.. Realizing that his Guardian Guardians need someone. Xiao Shuxiang could not be left alone.

"White cat, I'm not actually a good young man.."

"I know that,"

"Listen first, I want to say something I never told anyone.."

Ling Qing Zhu was not good at expression, yet he was not insensitive. He knew his Guardian was a very honest young man, so upon seeing there was a look of objection to this figure in front of him.. He also decided to stop it.

"Shuxiang, you don't have to say it if you're not ready. If it's not something important, you better keep it to yourself."

"This is the important thing that I have to say. You're probably.. Wouldn't want to see me anymore." Xiao Shuxiang's voice was firm, his eyes glaring as if to indicate that he was completely sure of his last sentence.

".. Your attitude will change. Not only you, but also Lan Zhi, Brother Jing, my father and mother, all of you.. I'll see you in a different way. It's something.. Which is unacceptable to everyone. But I want you to be the first to know,"

"Shuxiang's.."

Ling Qing Zhu felt the hand grasping her feel cold. His eyes slightly changed when he saw the face of his Guardian Lady rather pale. Somehow, but his feelings become unpleasant.

"I don't want to hear it.." Ling Qing Zhu said, he made Xiao Shuxiang flinch.

"White Cat,"

"If what you want to say is bad, then you better not say it. You just have to remember.. That whoever you are, you are still Xiao Shuxiang. Someone I consider valuable."

!!

Xiao Shuxiang suddenly released his handrails. His eyes widened and like time stopped instantly. Behind the thin veil worn by the girl in front of him, there appears a lip line that forms a smile.

!!

Really smile. He didn't look wrong..! The White Cat that Xiao Shuxiang had thought was a flat-panel-faced girl seemed to be smiling. It was just that he had not had time to say anything - there was a rumbling sound in the sky.

Ambience changed. From what was previously a cool wind, it is now a wind carrying a gripping aura. Ling Qing Zhu returned to his calm face and noticed the movement of the clouds in the sky.

Xiao Shuxiang also looked up at the sky, "Excellent.. It's the first time I've seen you smile and it looks like you're making the sky angry.."

The clouds in the sky gathered and seemed to thicken. The color was sparkling white, but even a rumbling sound was heard. Especially now, white flashes began to look in line with the sound.

"Shuxiang's.."

BLAHAR..!!

Ling Qing Zhu and Xiao Shuxiang were shocked to hear a thunderous sound, the ground they were on even quivering from it. The two did not know what to say other than to look back.

"White Cat, what do you have to do with this Mad Beggar Boy? You two seem to have the same problem. Are you hated by the sky?"

"Hmph, it's impossible."

BLAAAR...!!

!!

Xiao Shuxiang's ears were ringing. His White Cat no longer smiled, but the rude voice came back and this time was bigger than the one before. The tremors on the ground even nearly made him and Ling Qing Zhu fall over.

"Well, now it's not because of your smile. I reckon.. That guy's already started,"

"Mn, you mean.. Who?" Ling Qing Zhu looked at his Guardian Protector. The words of this young man seemed to have known the mastermind behind the rumbling sound he heard.

"Qian Kun,"

BLAAAR..!!

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Author's Note:

Arigatou Gozaimasu had already followed Xiao Shuxiang's journey to this extent. Dasha did not know why there was suddenly an 'END' in this novel. (6g∀ ̄) The tiny, tiny hands of Dasha were never stubbornly fiddling with the 'Description of Stories' section'. So this novel is still up yes, （⌒▽⌒）Gomenkudasai because it started ngaret, 'The author' is again busy thesis guidance. （^v^）Thanks for always patiently waiting, and never demanded much from 'We'. May Minna Sama be healthy always and keep the spirit of living the day..! ( ´ ▽ ` ) ⁇ see you again in the next Chap. (*´▽`) ⁇