Flowers Bloom 鲜花盛开 [ZSWW]

Chapter 9: The Beginning of Xiao Hu's Lone Warrior

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As Xiao Zhan stepped out from his room, he encountered Wang Yibo who shutting the door close. Xiao Zhan grins "Ah, Bo-di, good morning!" He said.

He didn't know if he saw it wrong but Wang Yibo's ear turned red. The man itself didn't make any emotion visible in his face, instead greet Xiao Zhan politely and walked away. Xiao Zhan frowned.

"Is he sick?" He muttered under his breath.

Xiao Zhan were walking dangerously close enough to Wang Yibo's comfort. Not after having a second wet dream about him. No, he can't lose his face for sure. He gulped, hand gripping tightly on his sword.

Today, Xiao Zhan wore a different outfit. He wore a rather dark red outer robe and a white thin layer of robe in the inside. It goes along with the dark belt and his sword on his hand. Not mention, the ugly mask. Meanwhile, Wang Yibo had his soft blue and green robes. It had three layers make it more thick for the cold wind in Xiao Hu. His hair was lowered down a little bit to add the softness in his look.

As they walked towards the group of disciples, suddenly they received lot of sneers from the disciples. They all are probably talking about Xiao Zhan, about how close he and Wang Yibo are. Wang Yibo greeted his brother and the Headquarter of Biyu, which them greet him back.

Wang Zhuocheng, gave Xiao Zhan a cold glare before he turned his attention to the disciples.

"Alright, now that everyone is here. All of us will head to Xiao Hu's Palace together. Remember! If you guys sense something suspicious, found an evidence or anything related to the case of Xiao Hu's downfall please reported it to us three. We need to make sure the offender will held to justice," he said.

All of sudden, the silence disciples began to cheered. Xiao Zhan huffed next to Wang Yibo, it comes out soft and bare to the ears but Wang Yibo heard it clearly. He glanced at Xiao Zhan who followed the disciples with disinterest out of the Biyu Land Strongholds. Wang Yibo thought it just in his head however Xiao Zhan is clearly hiding something from him. He can tell it, just not sure what kind of secret was it to begin with.

The journey to the other side of the clan were sure tiring enough. It's even tiring when they have to walk on feet moreover. Xiao Zhan groaned, his feet were itching and begging him to stop. He can't take it anymore. They have walked too far right now, Xiao Zhan might as well just stay in the middle of the forest alone until his feet get better but when he look at everyone in front of him who never seems tired, he forced himself to move forwards.

"Meditate," Wang Yibo said suddenly.

Xiao Zhan turned to look at him who is steadily walking next to him. Now that he realise, Wang Yibo has been following his pace, not even bothered to quickened his steps and followed his brother and disciples, instead walking slowly, matching with Xiao Zhan's weak steps. Xiao Zhan tilted his head with confusion.

"Huh?"

"Meditate, it can make you less tired and ease the pain. Take a deep breath and focus on circulating the spiritual energy of Golden Core, walk slowly, I'm here," he said.

Those words sound assuring in Xiao Zhan's ears. He nods and do as said. Focus on circulating the spiritual energy from his golden core throughout his body. After another hour, he noticed how his body isn't stiff and hurt no more. He felt energetic and light. He thanked Wang Yibo who managed to smile softly at him. Xiao Zhan chuckled.

How cute... he thought.

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The middle-aged man, wearing a golden robes, caressing his long beard in distress. No one dared to speak a thing. He is definitely angry. Soon there is a light footsteps entering the majestic hall. A sounds of young man humming in joy.

The man look up to see who is it, not that he didn't know, just wanted to see what has he found.

The young man smirked and kowtow at the noble guy.

"Xiao gongzi, greeting," he said with slight sneer in his tone.

The older guy known as Xiao Da Bing, Xiao Zhan's uncle who has taken his place as the Emperor. He was displeased with the tease but didn't command anything nor voice out his thought.

"Haoxuan, did you find anything worthy that made you came today?" He said.

Haoxuan or Wang Haoxuan, stood up from his position and crossed his arms on his chest. He is wearing a dark grey robes, with Biyu's pendant hanged on his waist.

Wang Haoxuan nods, "Of course I did. That is why I came to greet you, your majesty," he said, finally correcting the title.

"Speak," Xiao Da Bing said in completely annoyance.

Haoxuan snickered, "I found your nephew," he said.

And it indeed pick up his interest. Xiao Da Bing fix his sitting position with now more anticipation for his next words.

"Really? Where is he now? Is he still alive?" He asked.

Wang Haoxuan shrugged, "Well, well, that isn't my problem is it? You asked me to find your nephew and make sure if he is alive or not. Of course he is alive, I just won't tell you what he is doing right now," he said with a smug.

Xiao Da Bing huffed, "You could at least get him here if you don't want to bother yourself dealing with him," he said.

Wang Haoxuan shook his head, disappointed. "You see here, it wasn't in our deal at all. Don't bother, I don't want to dirty my hands in your mess," he said.

Xiao Da Bing stood up arubptly, he slammed the table with his hand before pointing his index finger at Wang Haoxuan angrily.

"You-!!!" He gritted his teeth.

Wang Haoxuan wriggled his eyebrows, "I'm not wrong am I? See ya!" He said, walking away from the hall.

Xiao Da Bing sat down with great anger, he fisted his hand. Trying to calm his anger down which he can't. He need to know where Xiao Zhan is so he have time to react when something happened. He can't let Xiao Zhan come to ruin his plans. He must destroy him first.

As Wang Haoxuan walked outside of the hall, heading towards his room, he was greeted by the butler of the Emperor. Wang Haoxuan crossed his arms, arrogantly staring down at the guy.

"Speak, I don't want to waste my time now," he said.

The butler nodded, a soft smile forming on his lips. He stares at Wang Haoxuan with a glitter of hope.

"You just make his highness mad, so I came here to warn you about it," he said.

Wang Haoxuan chuckled as he glares at the butler, "Warn me?" He said.

He steps closer and grab the butler's clothes, pulling him closer to his face. His eyes squinted give him a menacing look.

"I only happened to pass by when you guys begging for someone to find out about the little Emperor you guys threw out not to help you guys doing all the dirty works. I rather do it on someone else more worth of it," he said, pushing the butler away from him as he left to his bedroom.

The butler shut his eyes as he dust himself off. He opened his eyes and sighed, eyes glaring into the night sky.

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To Be Continue.