XIAO SHUXIANG'S

483 - Ling Qing Zhu VIII [Revised]

Xiao Shuxiang's left leg touched the tip of the leaf before darting back. He put a lot of energy into moving as fast as he was now.

"The condition of the land of the Middle Continent is not worth underestimating. Cultivators had to work hard if they wanted to improve their practices in this kind of place,"

Normally, Xiao Shuxiang had never overused the Qi stored on his dantian to dart on the land of the Eastern Continent, this was because at the condition of an ordinary-he could directly use the Qi of nature. In fact, his speed would increase even more if he combined it with a breathing technique.

However, in this place it was extremely difficult to absorb Qi directly from nature. Moreover, to be honest, the condition of Xiao Shuxiang's body was now much different from before Qian Kun attacked him with the Ring of Fire seal.

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Xiao Shuxiang's feet came back into contact with the leaves, he seemed to exhale and focus on looking ahead. His mind was more focused on the condition of his White Cat than the chaos that was happening.

From the look in his eyes and the expression on his face, Xiao Shuxiang seemed to say that he did not care if the Central Continent was destroyed or disappeared forever. To him, the only thing he considered important right now was the safety of his wife.

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"You have to survive the White Cat, I trust you..."

Xiao Shuxiang's journey from the Sky Pagoda Party towards the Skull Sword Party was actually not only far away, but it was also not easy. The location of the party of the largest Black Stream was honestly hard to find, but due to the keen olfactory of the Mad Beggar Boy - he was able to give Xiao Shuxiang the proper direction along with which path the Alchemist Chef had to cross in order to reduce his travel time a little.

If only Xiao Shuxiang was an ordinary cultivator, then it would take days to make the journey towards the Skull Sword Party. This too, he still had to be restrained with the night wind blowing giving him pressure.

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The more he arrived somewhere, Xiao Shuxiang's forehead gradually wrinkled as he began to look at a strange forest. Looking closely at the trees present, Xiao Shuxiang became convinced it was a dense banyan forest.

"The Mad Beggar Boy said the territory of the Skull Sword Party covered this forest. I don't think I can act rashly,"

Xiao Shuxiang set his foot on a tree branch. The Black Banyan Forest was still about 7 meters away before him and he decided to pause for a moment.

"......."

When remembered, the actual act of Xiao Shuxiang coming here without the company of anyone was already a rash act. But because he realized it early, he darted down.

As an experienced person in the black world, he had memorized that in the forest there must have been many people waiting to finish him off. In the forest it is likely that there have also been installed various traps, entering it even though there are traps waiting is the same as stupidity.

"All right, I'll just go through it. Even if I have to fight later, I hope I am still sane enough not to eat, ah-" Xiao Shuxiang spontaneously turned his head around when he came to his senses with the words he said. He was like making sure no one heard his words just now.

Xiao Shuxiang exhaled a sigh of relief as he saw the surrounding conditions were only filled with a gripping dark atmosphere. He looked back to the front and then darted, intending to pass through the Black Banyan Forest through the top.

The Alchemist Chef was convinced that passing from above, despite draining a lot of Qi-but he was able to avoid traps inside the forest as well as his assassins. Unfortunately, Xiao Shuxiang's thought that this way of making him safe was a mistake.

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Under Xiao Shuxiang there were already banyan trees, but it did not take long for him to be jolted by a pressure pulling him down forcefully.

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He could not take a good position until his body had to be hit by a tree branch before collapsing to the ground. Xiao Shuxiang grimaced and rubbed gently behind his waist, he grumbled as he fell down in an inelegant position.

"Tsk, sucks. I don't think they're very clever, apparently they've anticipated this..."

Xiao Shuxiang could not float above the Black Banyan Forest. In a sense of the word, he is forced to pass through this forest in a classic way, which is to walk in it and have to face the danger he had foreseen before.

Currently Xiao Shuxiang was not holding his Soul Sword, the heirloom could not be taken out for too long, let alone on the ground that was difficult to absorb natural energy. He needs a pause if he wants to get it out again.

"......"

Xiao Shuxiang looked at the surroundings, feeling like he was walking in a damp, cold, pressing place. He touched one of the trees and sure enough, his hands were a bit wet.

"If I walk straight... Maybe I'll get to where the White Cat is. I hope I'm not late," Xiao Shuxiang did not want to think of anything else, he was sure that the flat-faced girl could protect herself.

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Just a few steps away, Xiao Shuxiang's feet stepped on something that spontaneously made him jump. Immediately what he stepped on it exploded violently and was accompanied by the slashing of dozens of arrows.

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Xiao Shuxiang dodged, but his foot actually stepped on a similar thing where it exploded again. He moved nimbly avoiding the incoming attacks, both from those on the ground, as well as those darting from the gaps of the trees.

Xiao Shuxiang's body twisted in the air as shiny red slashes seemed to tear him apart.

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There was one lesion that almost hit Xiao Shuxiang's ear, but with that - his hearing became sharper and he was sure that the thing that looked like a needle was not manually glued by humans.

Xiao Shuxiang's body was getting lower, he stopped with the position of his left hand that was deliberately embedded in the ground. In fast time, his five senses worked well and he could sense the position of the trap and his opponent was in.

Simultaneously as Xiao Shuxiang's left hand deepened, he let out such a huge Qi from his left hand that there were many explosive sounds.

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This incident was very surprising. Explosions continued along the Black Banyan Forest, looking at each other's words. As a result of the explosion, many traps are also active and make the forest like being partying.

Xiao Shuxiang started treading on one of the tree branches. He heard a lot of sounds, but what was interesting was the sound of screaming and the sound of two weapons clashing against each other. Slowly, his lips formed a line of smiles.

The two large trees before him instantly exploded, but it was not enough to shock Xiao Shuxiang, let alone dodge. His smile was even wider than usual.

There were about five people who showed faces full of anger when the two trees were no longer standing. They were apparently disciples of the Skull Sword Party who were extremely resentful towards Xiao Shuxiang.

["Fuckin' shit.!"]

"Ha ha ha," Xiao Shuxiang laughed, he did not understand the words of one of the young men, but from the look of the face he could understand very well.

"... Why are your faces so sour? I just feel, it's not good that only this Xiao Shuxiang is trying to avoid the traps you guys set."

"YOU..!!"

The two men who were no longer able to contain his anger instantly shot up and exchanged attacks with Xiao Shuxiang. Their movements were nimble, especially with those Shadow Slashing Swords. It was just not Xiao Shuxiang by name when unable to provoke the opponent.

OH.HHH..!!

"What's wrong with you guys? So shy about getting caught in a trap yourself, huh?"

"I will kill you Xiao Shuxiang! You'll die in my hands!"

"Huh, I don't even know you."

Xiao Shuxiang repelled the two attacks that led to him by wearing only his bare hands. He tried to find the best position to take one of the swords from this swordsman and it didn't take long until he found it.

"Can." Xiao Shuxiang struck hard the right hand of one of the swordsmen and snatched his sword. Without hesitation he swung the sword and gave five slashes to his opponent's body until it was completely separated.

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This incident was shocking, the swordsman who knew his partner had been cut off instantly took a distance back and looked at Xiao Shuxiang with even greater anger than before.

His friends followed from behind. They did deserve to be angry, or it could be said that the anger was there because of embarrassment and not accepting the trap that Xiao Shuxiang was supposed to aim at instead turned on their own.

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Right now, even the explosions were still clearly heard. Their other colleagues must be in trouble and all because of the foreign youth who has the innocent face of the good man, but has the grin of a criminal grin.

Xiao Shuxiang himself was so happy to see the look on his opponent's face that looked bad. He then snorted when he noticed the previously separated warrior body began to re-form.

"Unbelievable, shouldn't you just pretend you're dead? Or the.. Do you really like dying many times at the hands of this Xiao Shuxiang?"

["Bad lice! You will soon not be able to show your happy face."] The man glanced at his friends and seemed to signal, the words he uttered instead made his opponent's forehead constrict.

"Are you swearing at me or at your friends? Use language that I can easily understand so that your curse can be conveyed well,"

Xiao Shuxiang only knew a few simple words from the language of the citizens of the Middle Continent, but if they were to talk too quickly - he had instead become confused himself.

".. Don't make me feel sorry if your curse can't offend me."

"Well, so much better. I also have a reason to tear your mouth apart."

Xiao Shuxiang had suddenly disappeared and appeared right before one of the disciples of the Skull Sword Party with a sword swinging strongly.

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Merely, his sword blade was almost completely about to tear the swordsman's mouth apart, yet it was quickly held back by the swords of his two fellow opponents. The loud noise as the weapon clashed even produced a shock wind.

Xiao Shuxiang and the warriors were pushed back, but the next second they shot back and exchanged attacks. This time what was seen in the air were the slashes of light clashing against each other.

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The Black Banyan Forest was completely chaotic. Not only was it due to Xiao Shuxiang's fight, but it was also caused by the many traps that were active as a result of the Alchemist Chef's actions.

He made the enemies waiting for him overcome the traps they set themselves. When viewed from above, this view is very impressive. Certainly in a bad sense.

Gong Zitao who was inside the room, one of the buildings in the Skull Sword Party also heard this voice. Although he could not see the chaos that occurred because this room was closed, but he was sure the person he was waiting for had arrived.

"I think your Guardian Protector will be here soon, Miss Ling. But what a pity, he might be late."

Gong Zitao's grin expanded, his left hand seemingly clutching Ling Qing Zhu's neck which he was currently overlapping. He was a young man who could not keep to his own words.

Previously, Gong Zitao had said that he would treat Ling Qing Zhu right in front of Xiao Shuxiang and was witnessed by the young man. However it seemed like he was affected with the steam spreading in this room, or perhaps... He could not help but look at the beauty of the girl before him.

"Please, Miss Ling. Maybe I can still let you go before I go too far,"

"......"

Ling Qing Zhu did not say anything. Both of his hands were honestly free, not gripped let alone tied. However he did not use both of his hands to remove Gong Zitao's grip from his neck.

Ling Qing Zhu was like a wooden statue. He is on the verge of self-esteem collapse, but still insistent on maintaining his authority. He even tried not to let out even a single mutter.

Gong Zitao had already seen his face. A face as white as snow without scattering. However, this young man only looked at him and forced him to beg.

"Why don't you rebel, Miss Ling. You're boring. At least cry or give me a hateful look,"

"......."

Ling Qing Zhu still did not speak and did not express anything at all. His eyes were occasionally closed from enduring the pain on the grip on his neck, yet when open-looking were eyes without grudge and anger.

Ling Qing Zhu knew full well, if he rebelled or let out a single mutter-Not let go, Gong Zitao would just instead become more and more into doing something that would make him curse this person for life.

Gong Zitao's body was low, his breathing was like tickling the ears of the girl below him. "Hmm? Still not giving up, all right.. I'll make you cry myself,"

"......."

Ling Qing Zhu still did not speak, his heart was beating normally as usual although honestly this was a very heavy one he did. Both of his hands were clenched, yet completely unmoved even as a hand began to feel around his thigh.

"......."

Any girl if in this position was likely already crying or started begging to be released, but not with Ling Qing Zhu. As disgusting as anything Gong Zitao was to him, he still would not do what this young man wanted.

"......"

Looks like resigned and accept the situation, but actually does not. Ling Qing Zhu only needed time to gather manpower and let Gong Zitao off guard a little.

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Almost the calmness on his face disappeared when he felt a gentle touch on his neck. Ling Qing Zhu would absolutely curse Gong Zitao to death and would never forgive him.

"You smell good, Miss Ling~"

It seems like the steam in this sealed room has already dispelled Gong Zitao's sanity. The absence of rejection from this girl whose hair was beautifully severed made her feel that Ling Qing Zhu also liked her.

He moved his face away from the girl's neck and stared at the calm blue bead. Gong Zitao's gaze softened and he began to slowly raise Ling Qing Zhu's chin.

There was no rebellion and also the hateful gaze of the girl below him. Gong Zitao ducked down and tried to touch those sultry lips as the beautiful girl below him began to give him a kick.

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Ling Qing Zhu moved quickly as there was a gap in Gong Zitao's defense. He exerted the exertion he put in so much effort to kick the young man to the point of being thrown and away from him.

It was not just what Ling Qing Zhu did. Along with kicking Gong Zitao earlier, his right hand pulled the dagger behind the young man's waist even though he had to lose energy again.

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Ling Qing Zhu's body felt hot, he was panting and was trying to catch his breath. If moving uses a lot of energy, especially quickly-heart rate and blood flow become uncontrolled.

"Ha ha ha, apparently so..." Gong Zitao began to wake up, an evil smile expanding on his face, "... A good tactic. But I guess that's the rest of your energy."

Gong Zitao was right, the proof was that Ling Qing Zhu's legs had started to limp and were unable to support his body. The white haired girl fell down with both hands resting on the floor.

"......."

Ling Qing Zhu's previously somewhat improved outlook was now getting worse. His heart was beating too fast and his body was completely hot at this moment. However, he still tried to hold the dagger with his right hand.

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The sound of footsteps approached, Ling Qing Zhu raised the dagger in his hand as if preparing to not let Gong Zitao take a chance from him again.

"You still don't want to give up? Your resistance is futile, but I like it."

"I'll kill you Gong Zitao."

"Beautiful sound makes me more excited. You look like a sweet cat,"

Gong Zitao darted quickly and cupped Ling Qing Zhu's right hand which was holding a dagger. He was already in front of the girl with a triumphant look on his face.

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"I told you, your resistance was in vain." Gong Zitao smiled, he could already see those cold and piercing eyes, feelings of hatred that were seething just for him.

Gong Zitao tried to take the dagger on Ling Qing Zhu's weak right hand. But just as the dagger was about to move, something unexpected happened.

Ling Qing Zhu dropped his dagger, but caught it with his other hand and directly stabbed into his own stomach. His actions made Gong Zitao's eyes widen in shock.

"Miss Ling..!!"

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Ling Qing Zhu spewed blood, the dagger was no ordinary weapon. But it contained poison and the girl even more deeply stuck it.

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"Miss Ling! What are you doing?!" Gong Zitao held Ling Qing Zhu's hand and tried to pull out the dagger that stabbed the girl. His face was pale and the pounding on his heart was no longer due to passion.

"I... Will kill you," Ling Qing Zhu's voice trembled, he steeled himself and the dagger in his stomach moved. Blood kept flowing staining his white clothes.

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"Don't, Miss Ling! You don't do this..!" Gong Zitao could not stop Ling Qing Zhu's hand as this girl used the dagger to tear her own stomach. Blood flowed and made him feel bad.

"You're gonna die... With this face that will shadow you for life." Ling Qing Zhu spewed blood again, she did not cry but her hateful eyes could never be forgotten.

His strength might be drained, but he was already determined to make Gong Zitao die by being overshadowed by this face.

Even if later Gong Zitao saw the bright blue sky, what appeared to him was the hateful eyes.

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