XIAO SHUXIANG'S
EXTRA PART (Part 4) - Crazy Beggar Boy
Xiao Shuxiang's brain could instantly grasp what had actually happened and spontaneously coughed. Next, he could not help himself anymore and immediately laughed.
"You don't-don't be-"
"Stop that..! You can't say it..!" The Mad Beggar Boy cupped the face of the young man before him, he looked misbehaved.
Xiao Shuxiang held onto both the hands of the Mad Beggar Boy and lowered them, he still kept laughing.
".. You're disgusting, man. Poor prince Yang Ni, ha ha ha.. But that's a good thing, he'll never forget you in his entire life.. Ha ha ha,"
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"Shuxiang..!" The Mad Beggar Boy could not accept it, he told Xiao Shuxiang to stop laughing, even jumping over the young man to stop him.
His face was pale, but his cheeks were very red. If anyone saw him, he would definitely be considered to have been bullied all-out and that was really the case.
"Stop that..! Stop that..! You don't laugh anymore.. Please stop..!" The Crazy Beggar boy lashed Xiao Shuxiang's arm, occasionally cupping the young man's face, even hugging him to stop him from laughing.
"Ha ha ha.. Alright.. Alright. I'll stop laughing, but your face is so funny. Too bad I didn't bear witness in the history of the prince who was tormented by an ordinary folk-"
"Shuxiang..!"
The Crazy Beggar Boy was extremely embarrassed. The incident was unintentional and in fact had it not been Xiao Shuxiang who threw him out of the room - this would not have happened.
What if Yang Ni's departure was to bring in many warriors and come to him?! Is his neck going to be the payment for the accidental incident just now?! He was afraid when it happened.
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The Mad Beggar Boy's body became stiff, he no longer tried to stop Xiao Shuxiang and honestly his position now was to hug this young man. His two feet did not tread the ground, but rather coiled around Xiao Shuxiang's waist.
"Shuxiang, will I be punished?" The Mad Beggar Boy suddenly asked with a feeling of worry.
"Have any witnesses seen you?" Xiao Shuxiang seemed to be unaware that he was supporting the body of this man who was older than him. They act like twins who like to make trouble.
Crazy Beggar Boy shook his head, "No.. But there was a little fox. Why why?"
"Mm, as long as you don't talk about it anymore, never bring it up, then Yang Ni won't do anything. He was a prince and had high self-esteem. You're gonna get in trouble if anyone sees you."
"So so.." The Beggar boy made a soft voice, he exhaled a sigh of relief. He may still not be aware of his position with this good friend of Lan'Ee Gege.
"What are you two doing?"
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It just so happened that Lan Guan Zhi had finished getting ready and was now walking over to his good friend. He gasped when he saw the behavior of the Mad Beggar Boy and the shameless Xiao Shuxiang - let alone fitting in front of the door that was wide open.
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The two young men he had reprimanded just now instantly came to a realization. They spontaneously let go of the handrails which made the Crazy Beggar Boy fall down with his buttocks kissing the floor.
He groaned in pain, "Shuxiang..! You're outrageous..! Ouch.." The Mad Beggar Boy looked up and looked at Lan Guan Zhi, ".. Lan'Er Gege's.. Please." Please."
Lan Guan Zhi reached out a hand, she and her best friend helped the man stand up.
The Mad Beggar Boy was still whimpering his aching buttocks, clearly this was just a charade in order to be treated gently by Lan Guan Zhi, but Xiao Shuxiang was apparently aware of.
"You okay, Senior?"
"Mh.. Since Lan'Er Gege is helping, the pain is slightly lessened.."
"…" Xiao Shuxiang blinked, he was still unwilling to say anything and remained attentive to the level of this insane man.
The Crazy Beggar Boy seemed to have forgotten about Yang Ni. He became shy, especially when he noticed how admirable Lan Guan Zhi's figure was with those white mixed red clothes.
"Lan'Er Gege, how are you? Are you all right?"
As if Xiao Shuxiang was thought to be non-existent, the Mad Beggar Boy was so attentive to the forehead-clad young man.
He was even about to touch his Lan'Er Gege cheek when his hand was prevented by Xiao Shuxiang. The Alchemist Chef clucked and shook his head towards him.
"You don't keep teasing him. You'll cause misunderstandings when people see you. You better clean yourself up, Senior. Watch out if Lan Zhi's name gets tainted because of you."
The Mad Beggar Boy snorted, he brushed off Xiao Shuxiang's hand and sauntered into the room, deliberately nudging the Alchemist Chef's shoulder and making Xiao Shuxiang flinch.
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Lan Guan Zhi blinked, he watched the Mad Beggar Boy and Xiao Shuxiang alternately before exhaling. These two young man's mannerisms were never within the reach of his shadow.
He began to look straight ahead, this place was a bit familiar to his vision. "Are we at the Snow White Emperor's palace?"
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Xiao Shuxiang heard his good friend's voice, he crossed both hands and nodded slowly.
"Right, we're in Grandfather's Northern Continent-palace. I didn't have time to ask you before, how are things in the Eastern Continent?"
"Mn, I'll leave as soon as it's all done. No time to treat the wounded."
"…"
When Xiao Shuxiang was with the Mad Beggar Boy, the atmosphere between them was like a ship breaking. But when with his good friend - it feels like faced with a calm lake, where he can think clearly.
"Shuxiang-" Lan Guan Zhi was about to speak when a cry from inside the room sounded.
"Lan'Er Gege..! There is no water here..! Do I have to use your used bath water..?!"
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Xiao Shuxiang jumped in shock, his forehead even crashing into the periphery of the door. He rubbed his forehead and then rushed inside, Lan Guan Zhi did not even have time to respond to his good friend's behavior.
"The Crazy Beggar..! You will die if you touch the water used to bathe Lan Zhi..!"
"…"
Lan Guan Zhi was still standing in his place. He knew Xiao Shuxiang's age was actually not as young as it looked and the Mad Beggar Boy was also a man who was more mature than him.
But somehow when the two men meet - he is like 'Sister' for both. More than that.. She felt like taking care of two boys whose behavior could not be silent.
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After clearing up, the Mad Beggar Boy followed by Xiao Shuxiang and Lan Guan Zhi started walking towards the Hall of Court.
He knew the citizens of the Middle Continent were there considering the smell and hearing of the Mad Beggar Boy was so sharp. He could smell a strong herbal scent as well as many sounds coming from the hall.
!?
The door of the hall was wide open, many servants passed by and seemed busy carrying food, water, and other herbal plants.
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Lan Xiao who was inside the room noticed the presence of his two mothers and rushed out running. He made Xiao Qing Yan almost drop the medicine bowl in his hand.
"Lan Xiao's..! You don't run like that..!" Xiao Qing Yan warned, but Lan Xiao was unwilling to listen to him.
New..!
The Moon Tiger jumped and hit a young man to the point of falling. He made the others feel shocked, especially this young man he was being bullied and repeatedly licked.
"Ukh..! Lan Xiao's..! Can't you change your body size like a new little cat jumping at me?! You're.. You're heavy..!"
Nyawn~
Xiao Shuxiang was unable to move, he was like being pounced to be licked by a huge tiger. He asked his best friend for help.
New..!
Xiao Shuxiang was finally able to break free, he tried to collect his breath and saw Lan Xiao snoring while wagging his tail as his head was gently rubbed by Lan Guan Zhi.
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"remarkable. Why has Lan Xiao never jumped at you like he always did at me? You should be treated the same, but why just me?!"
Xiao Shuxiang felt an injustice had just happened to him. He rubbed his saliva-filled cheeks and nagged the Moon Tiger.
New..!
Lan Xiao thrust his head at Xiao Shuxiang and rubbed it against the young man's chest as if asking to be stroked. In the end, the Moon Tiger is still the winner.
"alright.. You're adorable~ I won't be able to get mad at you," Xiao Shuxiang was happy to see this Demonic Beast had grown bigger, stronger, and more muscular. He had not hugged his Big Cat for a long time.
The Crazy Beggar Boy himself only briefly noticed Xiao Shuxiang before he stepped in to see the state of every injured citizen. He met the Honey Blood Miss who was holding a baby.
Yang Shu was also in the room, but was quite far away from where Xiao Shuxiang was now. But when he heard his favorite grandson coming, he immediately rushed towards the exit.
To Xiao Shuxiang, he had just been attacked by the Moon-Tiger - now he was again hugged and kissed with anxiety by an Old Bangka. The servants who saw it including the injured citizens were so shocked by this incident.
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"Xiao 'Er..! Grandpa's Beloved Grandchild..! You finally came, Grandpa was so worried about you. Are you all right, son?! You're not hurt?!"
"Yeah. To be honest I was fine a while ago, before Lan Xiao and you attacked me. Grandpa, you kissed and hugged me in front of everyone. You're embarrassing me,"
Xiao Shuxiang did not refuse when hugged and kissed by Yang Shu. He was actually quite happy because this Old Bangka was in such a healthy condition, even his taste-Grandfather was now becoming stronger.
"Your wife says you are fighting against monsters and the situation in the Middle Continent is in alarming condition. Grandpa was so worried something bad happened to you, my granddaughter.."
"As Grandpa saw, I'm in good shape." Xiao Shuxiang smiled, he then asked Yang Shu for his wife's whereabouts.
New..!
Lan Xiao seemed to be a guide. He escorted his mother to the place where Ling Qing Zhu was. Yang Shu chatted with Xiao Shuxiang while still rubbing the back of his beloved grandson.
Lan Guan Zhi himself was beside Lan Xiao, he noticed every healer who focused on treating and occasionally they stole glances to look at him as well as his good friend.
Lan Guan Zhi began to see a female figure dressed in all white. Only the girl is the only one with white hair in this room so easily recognizable.
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Ling Qing Zhu turned his head when he heard Lan Xiao's voice, he saw Lan Guan Zhi with the Moon Tiger walking up to him.
Yang Chai Jidan who was together with Ling Qing Zhu also saw him. He returned the bordered young man's salute when Lan Guan Zhi was already before him.
Lan Guan Zhi took out a sword from within his Spatial Ring. He handed the sword to Ling Qing Zhu and made the thin veiled girl flinch.
Ling Qing Zhu thanked him and accepted the sword. He had thought that he had lost Baiyi, unexpectedly his inheritance was actually found by Lan Guan Zhi.
"…"
Ling Qing Zhu's gaze then focused on the figure of the young man who was none other than his Guardian Guardian. Xiao Shuxiang appeared to greet Yang Chai Jidan and spoke quite seriously to him.
Yang Chai Jidan also actually had the same anxiety as Yang Shu, his son. He admitted that Xiao Shuxiang was a great cultivator, but that the young man should not have to endure everything himself.
Xiao Shuxiang simply smiled and responded to all Yang Chai Jidan's usual words even deep in his head, thinking whether these two Old Bangka before him would still consider him family when he revealed everything? It could be that he might not be able to see those affectionate gazes anymore.
"Xiao'Er, you shouldn't face this big of a problem alone. You can ask your Emperor Grandfather for help, you're too brave, son.." Yang Chai Jidan gently rubbed Xiao Shuxiang's head before hugging his great-grandson, he felt this young man was the same as his son Yang Shu-always relying on himself.
Xiao Shuxiang received a lot of advice, both from Yang Chai Jidan and Yang Shu. He didn't even have time to greet his White Cat as he had to face these two worried Old Gramps.
"Miss Ling, it looks like Shuxiang's conversation will take a long time. Let's go somewhere else," Lan Guan Zhi did not want to stay here, it would be very troublesome if his good friend also pulled him in the conversation.
"Young Master Lan isn't willing to help?"
"Support he deserves,"
"Mn, Young Master Lan is right. Come," Ling Qing Zhu nodded in agreement.
He and Lan Guan Zhi left followed by Lan Xiao. They left Xiao Shuxiang who inwardly kept calling them back.
Xiao Shuxiang did not know why, but now he felt annoyed at his good friend and also his wife. They were very brave to leave him alone and had to fill his ears with advice that made his stomach hurt.
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It took a long time until Xiao Shuxiang was finally able to take a sigh of relief, by which time the day began to be dusk. He helped many people with his Alchemist abilities, making them all herbal medicines he concocted directly.
Xiao Shuxiang could actually hand out his homemade pills, it just so happened that he made a lot of them while inside his Universal Bracelet world. But the herbs that became pills were extremely valuable, he did not want to squander them for others.
That was why he concocted it directly using the herbs that had been provided by the servants of Yang Chai Jidan. He caught the attention of the healers and everyone in this room.
A large pot was placed in the middle of the room. The servants were in charge of filling the pot with water to the brim, others helped Xiao Shuxiang refine various plants and put them in the pot.
Many healers frowned, including Yang Chai Jidan. This was the first time they had seen a cultivator concocting medicine in such a way, it was clearly an astonishing sight.
"Is that how you mix drugs?"
"He's a cultivator, right? Shouldn't it be even without a pot she can do it?"
"Water and that much? What exactly does he want to do?"
"…"
They were wondering and Xiao Shuxiang heard it clearly. But he was more focused on cultivating the concoction in front of him, he burned the pot with his Lightning-core Blue Fire until a loud buzzing sound was heard.
The large pot shook, making many people feel alert and afraid if the object exploded and injured them. Only, it didn't take long until the humming sound faded.
The pot that was previously filled with water from the herbal plant is now turned into clear water that has a sweet aroma. Xiao Shuxiang took a little of the water and then gave it to one of the old men.
At first the man was timid, but then continued to obey Xiao Shuxiang. He tasted a little water in the cup, which felt a little like it did not smell.
He then finished the water in the cup - and it took him only three breaths until he vomited dirty blood. The feeling instantly got better and this scene shocked everyone.
Xiao Shuxiang exhaled, he was done with his task of concocting the medicine and now it was the turn of the servants who had to hand out the medicine.
He waited until all the residents recovered while watching the baby boy being carried by a woman dressed in red.
Xiao Shuxiang narrowed his eyes slightly, he could see a golden-yellow flame lingering within the baby's belly. It was the fire that once saved him when it almost got out of control.
"…"
Ling Qing Zhu looked towards the direction where his Guardian Guardians gaze was. He could see that such a sweet baby boy was laughing from being comforted by the Mad Beggar Boy.
Xiao Shuxiang circulated his gaze and said that they would return to the Middle Continent after everyone fully recovered.
This actually did not take long because when the sun completely set - the citizens began to enter the Moving Mirror issued by Xiao Shuxiang.
Yang Shu and Yang Fu wanted to participate, but Xiao Shuxiang actually made the two grandfathers arrive in the Eastern Continent, precisely in the Butterfly Sect. He still had not prepared himself to bring Yang Shu together to the members of the 'Ling' family who still had problems with him.
Xiao Shuxiang himself said goodbye to Yang Chai Jidan, he became the last person to enter the Mirror of Transference after the citizens and his friends.
Lan Xiao, O Zhan, Ling Ya Bing, and Xiao Qing Yan had not been allowed to come along. They had to stay in the Northern Continent with Yang Chai Jidan until the conditions in the Central Continent had improved.
There were only about 4 princes and 2 princesses present who saw the departure of Xiao Shuxiang and helped the previously injured citizens.
They were just greeting Xiao Shuxiang as he could and the atmosphere was still a bit awkward. It was obvious that they had not been too intimate with the Alchemist Chef since Xiao Shuxiang had never really spent much time in this place.
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