XIAO SHUXIANG'S

58 - New Friend Qi Xuan [Revised]

"So, Big Brother is from the Butterfly Sect?! Are there a lot of Butterflies?! I want to go there! Take me there!!"

Huan Mei was so enthusiastic when she found out that Qi Xuan was from the Butterfly Sect, she even tugged at Qi Xuan's hand and asked him to take himself away to this boy's residence.

Qi Xuan had just said the name of his sect, he had yet to inform Huan Mei of the condition of his sect, but this girl was already so excited and wanted to be taken there.

"Wait a minute, let me finish my story..."

Huan Mei instantly stopped her pull on Qi Xuan's hand, she then grew closer to Qi Xuan while revealing an impatient gaze hearing the beauty story of this boy's sect.

What a pity, what Qi Xuan was telling me was not like Huan Mei's shadow. The girl instead looked sullen when she found out that the Butterfly Sect was not as beautiful as its name.

"I'm disappointed..."

"Pardon me," Qi Xuan rubbed Huan Mei's hair softly, she was actually afraid that this girl was crying. If Huan Mei complained to herself, I don't know what would happen to Qi Xuan.

"You don't cry, I'm sorry. But, it is indeed like that the state of our sect. That's why we are here, trying to be strong in order to improve the condition of the sect and also the Tani Village..."

Qi Xuan began to tell the friends in his sect. He said that even though his sect had conditions that were far from decent, but all of his friends nobody complained. In fact, they were all very happy to be able to practice swords together, play, and search for food in crowds.

"Hou Yong and Yi Wen are troublemakers, while Bao Yu and Hai Feng are submissive children, very obedient even... The two of them always followed what Yi Wen said..." Qi Xuan looked delighted as he told his friends to Huan Mei.

Huan Mei was also seen smiling, several times she laughed upon hearing the comical mannerisms of Qi Xuan's friends every day.

From what Huan Mei heard, she learned that this nearby boy was a quiet boy and was simply observing his friends.

Huan Mei initially assumed that Qi Xuan was a dull child, as this child never told himself to troublemaker or prank his fellow students.

But now Huan Mei knew, that Qi Xuan was a child who always watched and mediated as her friends fought.

"It must be nice to have so many friends that every day can play together.." There was sadness in Huan Mei's speech, this made Qi Xuan stop telling stories and look at her.

"Of course, they're all my family. Next time, I will definitely introduce you to them...!" Qi Xuan gently rubbed Huan Mei's head with a gentle smile.

"really?! You have to promise me! Brother must take me away from this place!!" Huan Mei thrust her little finger at Qi Xuan, while giving him a look of hope.

"Alright, but if your grandfather allows it. I can't take you away without her permission," Qi Xuan grabbed Huan Mei's little finger with her little finger.

Huan Mei instead looked pouted upon hearing Qi Xuan's words just now. "Grandfather will never give his permission, but Big Brother Xuan has already promised! Can't be pulled anymore!"

"I'm sure he'll give you permission, there's no way your grandfather will keep you locked up in this place..."

"Is that right?"

Qi Xuan nodded and tried to convince Huan Mei. He actually knew the state of this child after he heard the story of Huan Mei, you could say Huan Mei's grandfather was too protective of his grandson.

Even other than her older sister, Huan Mei did not play with any children. Though the Lotus Flower Sect had disciples that were the same age as Huan Mei.

Although Qi Xuan didn't know because this little boy's grandfather was protecting him so much, yet he was sure there was a reason for it all.

"I think I should go, it's time to go back." Qi Xuan started to stand up, he also said that it was possible that his name would be called later.

"Wait a moment," Huan Mei asked Qi Xuan to wait for her, she then ran over and entered the old warehouse.

Qi Xuan was just waiting with an eyebrow raised next to him while wondering inwardly as to what Huan Mei was doing inside the warehouse.

"YYYYYY!"

"May'Er!"

Huan Mei's screams sounded again, Qi Xuan being shocked to hear him directly ran towards the warehouse.

"May'Er?! You why?" Qi Xuan turned his head around and found Huan Mei standing in the corner of the room, right where she originally stood.

"Sister Xuan! I Saw There Were Centipedes! Brother Xuan, Get rid of it quickly!"

Qi Xuan sighed softly upon seeing the panic of the girl. "So the mouse, now the centipede?" Qi Xuan scratched his non-itchy head. Though he could see that Huan Mei was also a cultivator, and currently her practice was at Forging Qi level 2.

"You shouldn't be afraid like that, huh"

Qi Xuan was looking around for the centipede that made Huan Mei scream, yet he did not find it. "The plane is gone. What are you looking for here?"

Huan Mei asked Qi Xuan about the centipede actually leaving, while asking for confidence from the boy.

Qi Xuan nodded and said that the centipede was really gone. Huan Mei who heard it instantly breathed a sigh of relief. He then asked Qi Xuan to help him open a chest that was between two wooden cabinets.

Qi Xuan simply complied, he himself was at a loss as to what Huan Mei would do. The moment Qi Xuan opened the chest that this girl had pointed at, silver coins and jewels were shining inside.

Although Qi Xuan was shocked by this many silver coins, but he did not look interested. Qi Xuan said what he should do next.

"Why did you give me a sword?" Qi Xuan instead looked astonished as Huan Mei gave him a sword with a brown sheath and a lotus flower pattern.

"That's a sign of our friendship, brother should take it..."

"Look, you're a good kid and you just got to know me. But you shouldn't have given me this... Take it, I can't take it.."

Huan Mei pouted and was seen getting ready to cry loudly. Seeing Huan Mei's face made Qi Xuan panic, she then tried to calm this girl down and asked her not to cry.

Huan Mei slightly sobbed as she said for Qi Xuan to receive the sword.

"If Big Brother Xuan doesn't accept it, then Big Brother won't be befriending me..!"

"But you're not supposed to give me a sword, what if your grandfather gets angry?"

"That's my sword, not my grandfather's. I also already have a new one, anyway now it belongs to Big Brother Xuan!"

Qi Xuan weighed the sword in his hand. This sword was much heavier than the sword that Xiao Shuxiang had given him, and as Qi Xuan drew the sword, he was so shocked to see it sparkling.

"This is a very sharp sword, very dangerous!" Qi Xuan immediately sheathed back the sword in his hand, he trembled slightly upon learning that the sword Huan Mei had given him was so sharp.

Huan Mei explained that the sword in Qi Xuan's hand was an intermediate level heirloom, could be flowed with Qi and was able to separate the opponent's head with just one strike, huh.

Qi Xuan was speechless when he heard Huan Mei's explanation, his face looking a little pale when he knew that this sword was once used to slash the necks of demonic beasts and humans.

"I don't think I can use this sword in a match. Because this sword is so sharp and dangerous,"

"Sister Xuan, any sword and weapon would only be dangerous if the one holding it was a bad person. That's what my grandfather said,"

"Okay, this is very burdensome. I can't seem to, either" Qi Xuan understood very well Huan Mei's words just now. The sword will only be dangerous if it is in the hands of an evil hearted person.

Huan Mei continued to convince Qi Xuan to take the sword, saying that all cultivators in her sect at least had swords that sharp.

Long enough Huan Mei persuaded Qi Xuan until this boy then nodded and accepted the sword. "But if I feel burdened by this sword. I'll give it back,"

"No way, the sword I gave Brother Xuan is Brother's now. So Big Brother Xuan can't return it, or I'll get angry!"

"Then I will give it to my neighbor, he does not have a sword this good..."

"No, it's Brother Xuan's!"

Qi Xuan said that all this time he had never given anything to his elders, at least replacing his old elder's sword was much better.

"This is my sword now, so it's my business to give it to whom..." Qi Xuan pinched softly at Huan Mei's cheek which looked fluffy.

"But it's a gift from-!!"

Qi Xuan instantly stood up and walked away leaving Huan Mei before this girl finished her remark. Qi Xuan's actions made Huan Mei open her mouth wide.

"Sister Xuan, Wait!!" Huan Mei stood up and ran after Qi Xuan.

Qi Xuan himself was seen holding back a laugh as the girl ran over while grumbling indistinctly.

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"When is Brother Zong's fight over..?" Xiao Shuxiang looked exhausted continuing to sit, several times he looked for a comfortable sitting position.

"I'm bored..."

Xiao Shuxiang returned to his sitting position. "For a Xiao Shuxiang, a match without killing each other was the most boring match. Haaah.. I was actually hoping that Zong Ming would come face to face with Dai Chen so that I could be a little comforted, what a pity that hope was not granted..."

Xiao Shuxiang then got up from his seat while asking Yang Shu for permission to go down, he wanted to get out of this place and look for things that might interest him.

Yang Shu thought Xiao Shuxiang wanted to approach Qi Xuan, Jing Mi and Xiao Lu. She then smiled as she reminded Xiao Shuxiang not to be far away from her brother.

Xiao Shuxiang did not say anything, he simply waved his hand without turning his head towards Yang Shu.

While descending the stairs, Xiao Shuxiang muttered something. And when he was already at the bottom, he could see Jing Mi resting while sleeping on the spot provided by the disciples of the Lotus Flower Sect.

Silently, Xiao Shuxiang walked over while avoiding Xiao Lu and Jing Mi. His current goal was the gate of the Tournament.

It was fortunate that there were a few people entering and exiting through the open gate, so that when Xiao Shuxiang came out, he was not asked by the Lotus Flower Sect disciples who were on guard.

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