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Liu Xiao stared at the black lotus essence. It's qi was overflowing that the corners of the cave had a faint of spiritual qi. The tiny human snake smiled at them while showing the black lotus essence.

But how should i pick it up? I know that you can only pick it up yourself if you're cultivating the black lotus cultivation itself but i didn't even have black lotus qi! How should i pick it?

(ಥ﹏ಥ) I can't even ask Wu Qingge to pick it up because he will be suspicious me and kill me right here in the cave!

Liu Xiao infused a bit of spiritual qi out of his palms and was about to pick up the black lotus essence when Wu Qingge grabbed his hand for the second time. He turned his face at Wu Qingge who is serious and frowning at his hand.

Shouldn't you supposed to be lowkey! You're practically saying to me that you're strong and you know about the black lotus essence! It's me Wu Qingge! The cannom fodder who bullies you! Shouldn't you be thinking first that i will became suspicious if you can pick the black lotus by yourself?! Aaaaaaaaaaa, i really can't with him!

But in the end Liu Xiao stood back because he can't argue with the one and only protagonist. After this, i'll just pretend nothing happened.

*gasp* but wait..... What if he kills me right here after he got a hold of the black lotus essence?! Is my death flag already raised right now?! No!!! No!!! I don't wanna die! (;´༎ຶД༎ຶ') Help! Tiny human snake help me! He made a big eyed look on the tiny human snake. It just tilted it's head and said nothing.

Because Wu Qingge's shoulder was wide, Liu Xiao couldn't see anything because he is standing in the back. He crouched to call the tiny human snake and pats it's head while waiting for Wu Qingge to finish.

A few minutes, Wu Qingge was already done picking the Black Lotus Essence. He glanced at Liu Xiao who is talking to the tiny human snake. It's only response was a little short noises. When Liu Xiao heard that Wu Qingge is already approaching him, he didn't even dare to look at Wu Qingge's eyes and just closed his eyes tightly, waiting to be killed.

Nothing happened in a few seconds so Liu Xiao opened his eyes. He saw Wu Qingge handing over the black lotus essence to him. It was covered in a white cloth so that the demonic qi won't come out. He glanced at Wu Qingge who had a faint smile on his face while staring at Liu Xiao.

Liu Xiao was confused. I thought he will kill me? Why is he giving me the essence? His spiritual qi will strengthen even more if he absorbed it...

Liu Xiao raised his both arm to accept the black lotus essence covered in cloth. He noticed that Wu Qingge's cloth was torn. He must've covered it so that Liu Xiao can touch it without harm.

Liu Xiao said while examining the size of the black lotus essence. It's size was comparable to a dining plate. It's not that big and also not that small but it's overflowing with demonic qi.

Wu Qingge replied. They both started walking out lf the cave and the tiny human snake was just behind them.

Liu Xiao said. Wu Qingge didn't say anything but instead, he slightly smiled at Liu Xiao.

Why does he smile at me often? Am i that funny or amusing to him? Or could it be he's ready torturing me so many times on his mind so he didn't killed me earlier?!

As soon as they exit the cave, an earthquake suddenly happened and a crack on the ground appeared. Loud thuds were heard all over the Shen Hua Mountain and all the stones and ground started to fall down.

Could it be that this black lotus essence is maintaining spiritual qi of the flowers and the Shen Hua Mountain itself?! This is dangerous! We're gonna be trapped here if we don't hurry!

Liu Xiao immediately put the black lotus essence in his waist and infused spiritual qi on his sword to make it float. He hurriedly hopped on it and dragged Wu Qingge on his back.

they were both about to float up the cliff when Liu Xiao heard the tiny human snake let put a trembling noise. It's small body was tembling while avoiding the enormous heavy rocks fallimg around. Liu Xiao groanes and swiftly moved forward to grab the tiny human snake.

The three of them leaped through the sky. Liu Xiao infused more spiritual qi to his sword to make it faster while avoiding the falling stones from the cliff. When they were on a safe spot at mid air, they watches the whole Shen Hua Mountain collapsed and turned into a mess. The stones, trees, plants—everything fell in the large crack made by the earthquake.

Liu Xiao sighed heavily. The tiny human snake crawled on his shoulder with a sweet smile on it's face. All of a sudden, he realized that Wu Qingge's hand was gripping tightly on his waist. He turned to Wu Qingge who was breathing heavily and staring at the collapsed Shen Hua Mountain.

Liu Xiao felt sorry. He said. Wu Qingge replied shortly.

Liu Xiao motioned his sword straight to the Mount Hua Peak.

The sun was ready rising and it slowly made the sky brighter. Liu Xiao went to Wu Qingge's house first and then went inside the Mount Hua Peak. For some reason, Liu Xiao noticed that there was nor even a single disciples outside.

The Mount Hua Peak is too quiet. When he arrived at the Mount Hua Peak great hall, a rustling sound and low volume murmurs were heard. When he entered, all the attention was on him. The faces of the mourning disciples turned into a shocked expression.

Just...... What the fuck is happening..... Why are they holding a funeral....Mo Xian's mouth was slightly opened as he approached Liu Xiao. Liu Xiao immediately greeted his Master. he handed out the black lotus essence covered in cloth on his waist and showed it to his Master.

His Master didn't even paid attention at it and just stared at his face. Liu Xiao asked with a frowning face. Mo Xian finally talked, in a slow way. he asked, not believing that it's the actual Liu Xiao standing right before his eyes.

Liu Xiao narrowed his eyes before he hesitantly answered. Liu Xiao stared at the people who were all silent while looking at him. A few minutes later, he realized what's going on.

A painting portrait of his face in the front, scattered flowers on the ground and burning incense..... They were holding a funeral—most importantly, it's for him!

Liu Xiao blurted out. Most of the disciples noticed his angered face so they started to panic and make excuses. a girl said.

the other girl said. Liu Xiao turned his gaze at Bai Lan who was crossing his arms with a stoic expression and glared at him.

Bai Lan you..... (ʘдʘ╬) i know you and Liu Xiao don't have a good relationship but you could've searched thoroughly and repeatedly! In one time search, just because you couldn't feel my qi, you ready said i'm dead?! Aaaaa!!

Bai Lan just glanced at him like he's looking at a bug. Liu Xiao felt the urge to poke out his eyeballs but stopped himself. Bai Lan started to get on his nerves as he clenched his teeth and cursed him on his mind ten thousand times.

I was about to mind my own business here as a new Liu Xiao but Bai Lan..... Arghhh!

Liu Xiao cleared his throat to get everyones attention and showed them the black lotus essence covered in cloth.

Master Mo looked at the object covered with cloth with wide eyes, Tian Lang fanning motion seemed to increase as he stare at the essence and Chen Yi and Bai Lan were both surprised on what was on Liu Xiao's hands.

"The Black Lotus Essence really exist!"

"Master Mo will be okay now!"

"Our Mount Hua Peak will bring history to the cultivation world!"

"You're right! "The Peak who found the legendary black lotus essence" will be written on books generation after generation!"

Oh my god don't wish that achievement! It's true that we will be known but we will be known as the main target of all the peaks! Even the demon cult! They will attack out Mount Hua Peak just to obtain the Black Lotus Essence! (╯︵╰,)

a girl suddey screamed. The tiny human snake hiding inside his robe appeared and crawled on the way to his right shoulder. The disciples unsheathed their sword and pointed it to the snake.

The face of the human snake seemed scared and it approached Liu Xiao's face closer and snuggled. Liu Xiao patted it's head lightly and frowned at the disciples who wwre pointing swords at it.

a man who is an inner disciple said.

"How unsightly..."

"Eww.. What is that?"

"It looks weird—rather pitiful."

"How scary..."

Liu Xiao glared at them. How dare you to my precious tiny snake! the disciples looked at him like he's the weirdest person in the world. Liu Xiao ignored them and handed the Black Lotus Essence to his Master.

Mo Xian reluctantly accepted the essence and looked at his disciple. His magnificent light blue robe was scratched and dirty but he is not wounded. Mo Xian sighed heavily before speaking.

Liu Xiao nodded and turned around. His steps echoed through the corners of the Mount Hua Peak great hall. When he as about to exit on the large door, he turned to the disciples and the other who were present. He noticed the scattered flowers and his portrait again and his face turned into a scowl.

Liu Xiao reffered to the funeral that was happening. Mo Xian awkwardly smile, Tian Lang cleared his throat, Chen Yi and Bai Lan looked away and the disciples remained silent. Liu Xiao exited the great hall.

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