Chapter Four: Finally Meets the Five Rats

  Zhan Zhao smiled slightly, as if a spring breeze had passed by, and said, "The Five Rats of Trap Island are famous throughout the land, all of them being chivalrous people. What is there that Zhan cannot dare to come forward for?"

  "Nan Xia's experience is indeed unbelievable, but, Bao Daren doesn't know Nan Xia's current martial arts... Ah, that half-crippled one..." Jiang Ping paused slightly and said, "Since Nan Xia didn't tell Bao Daren, why would he want to tell me!?"

  Zhan Zhao smiled and said, "Since Brother Jiang asked, I'll be honest with you. To be frank, when I first came here, it was just to retrieve the Shangfang Treasure Sword. However, on my way here, I thought of something else. This time, apart from retrieving the sword, I also came to seek help from the five of you!"

  "Although I've forgotten how to use my inner power and forgotten my previous martial arts skills, if I had a famous teacher to guide me, I should still be able to bring out this inner power, at the very least, I can protect myself."

  Jiang Ping's eyes widened in shock, and he stood there stunned for a moment. He let out a sigh and said, "So the Southern Hero's goal was this all along. However, since our Jianghu friends are in trouble, we Five Rats naturally cannot decline. But, from what I understand, you want us Five Rats to become your masters?"

  Zhan Zhao nodded slightly and said, "I hope you five won't decline!"

  "This, this..." Flip Jiang Mouse was speechless for a moment, sighed and said, "Please ask Nan Xia to go to Lu's village with me first, we need to discuss this matter among the five of us!"

  Do you dare take me as your apprentice? If your master finds out, if your parents find out, I reckon they'll come to tear down this isolated island!

  Jiang Ping's face was filled with helplessness as he said, "Nan Xia, please follow me. We'll go see Big Brother first. Those few brothers of ours are easy to talk to, it's just that Fifth Brother..." Jiang Ping's words were left unfinished as he walked forward, and Xuan Zhao smiled and followed after him. What Jiang Ping wanted to say, how could he not know? That Jin Mao Shu was a proud and arrogant person, once he found out that he couldn't do martial arts now, he would probably go crazy! Hehe!

  The two men walked in silence for a while, then suddenly Jiang Ping stopped and said, "Third Brother, come out! I've already brought Nan Xiaozhao here!"

  "Hahaha!" A loud, maniacal laugh echoed through the air, "Could it be that Old Fourth has lost? Well, in that case, let me, Xu Qing, experience the mighty skills of the Southern Hero!" As soon as the words left his lips, a figure suddenly darted out and charged towards Zhan Zhao!

  Zhan Zhao's eyebrows jumped up, and in an instant, he saw through the man's attack. He took a wrong step, and his whole body made a donkey-rolling motion, dodging to the side!

  Jiang Ping's face twitched, and he hastily reached out to grab the man's wrist. The man immediately stopped, allowing his wrist to be grasped by Jiang Ping, while his other hand pointed at Xian Zhao, who was rolling on the ground. He seemed a bit dazed as he said, "This, this, this Southern Knight's evasive maneuver is indeed impressive! I admire it, I admire it!"

  Zhan Zhao had just stood up from the ground, and upon hearing these words, his face changed color, a black line appearing on his forehead. Jiang Ping looked calm and collected, but his arm was slightly trembling. Jiang Ping hastily said, "Third Brother, please don't take action, listen to me explain slowly."

  That man heard this and struggled free from Jiang Ping's grasp, saying "Is this the Xuan Zhao of unparalleled martial arts in the rumors? Doesn't seem like much, rumors on the streets can't be trusted after all."

  Jiang Ping's arm trembled again, and he let out a sigh. "Third Brother, Nan Xia now... that now..."

  "It's all useless!" Zhan Zhao laughed and continued, looking at Xu Qing. This man had a sturdy build, with muscles bulging out, two purple-golden hammers hanging from his waist, and a thick beard covering most of his face, only revealing a pair of small, beady eyes.

  "Zhan Zhao has seen Xu San Ge!" Zhan Zhao makes a fist and bows!

  "Wait a minute!" Xu Qing hastily waved his hand and pulled Jiang Ping, saying, "Fourth brother, what's going on!? What do you mean by 'martial arts are completely useless'?"

  Jiang Ping shook his head helplessly and told Xu Qing everything that Zhan Zhao had said. As a result, Xu Qing was also stunned and stood there. After some discussion, the few of them decided to go find Zhu Tian Shu to discuss this matter!

  Three people walked side by side, when suddenly Xuxu Qing shouted loudly, "Second brother, second brother, come out quickly, don't hide, hurry up and come out!"

  Zhan Zhao's heart skipped a beat, it seems that these five mice are indeed ambushing on the road. It seems that if I hadn't told Jiang Ping that my martial arts skills are completely useless now, even if we arrived at Trap Island Lu Family Village, I'm afraid I would have been skinned alive!

  A figure suddenly appeared in front of several people, and Zhan Zhao looked at him intently. The person was short and stout, with a topknot on his head, disheveled hair, big eyes, and a pointed mouth. On his waist hung a silver hook claw made of raw iron, and it was none other than Han Chang, the thoroughgoing mouse.

  Zhan Zhao was shocked in his heart and muttered a sentence, "This Han Zhang is really disappointing, it's too unfair to the audience..."

  However, his face was expressionless, and he hastily cupped his hands together in a salute, "I've seen Second Brother Han!"

  "Is that Nan Xiaozhao?" Han Zhang carefully sized up Xiaozhao for a moment, then smiled and said, "It seems that Nan Xia has already surpassed my third and fourth brothers. In that case, let's have a friendly competition!"

  Zhan Zhao helplessly rolled his eyes and said, "Han Erge, spare me, okay? Nowadays, Zhan Zhao's martial arts skills are completely useless. I'm afraid I can't even withstand one of your moves!"

  Han Zhang was shocked, and under Zhan Zhao's helpless gaze, he repeated what he had just said. Han Zhang's expression was the same as Xu Qingjiang's, and one word could describe it: dumbfounded!

  Several people shook their heads and headed towards Lujiazhuang. After a while, they arrived at the "Hall of Gathering" on Trap Island!

  After entering the main hall, Zhan Zhao took a glance and found that there was a person sitting in the center of the hall. He was over 40 years old, with a slightly plump build, wearing a dark flower-patterned robe, thin-soled boots, long whiskers on his chest, sword-like eyebrows, tiger-like eyes, and an air of majesty all over his face. It could be seen that he must have been a handsome young man in his youth!

  A person sat leaning on a wicker chair under the arbor, with a wooden table beside them holding tea cups and snacks. One hand held a paper fan, while the other cradled a tea bowl, looking utterly carefree.

  Taking a closer look, this person has a gentle and elegant demeanor, as if floating on clouds. Wearing a white robe with intricate embroidery, their raven-black hair cascades down like a waterfall. Their face is a masterpiece of beauty, with sword-like eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes that sparkle like peach blossoms, slender eyebrows like the finest ink, and eyes that shine like still water. Their lips are as red as cherry blossoms, exuding an aura of elegance that's simply breathtaking. Clad in white attire that surpasses even snow in purity, this person is a vision of loveliness, a true masterpiece. Upon closer inspection, it appears that this is indeed the renowned White Jade Hall, and they truly live up to their reputation as a top-tier beauty. But what's astonishing is that they seem even more stunning than any woman!

  Han Zhang and the two of them took a look at Zhan Xiang and Jiang Ping. Zhan Xiang smiled and said, "I've seen Lu Da Ge!" Then he turned around to face the man in white clothes and smiled, saying "I've seen Bai Wu Xia!"

  Jin Mao Shu let out a cold hum, and didn't return the courtesy. Lu Fang burst into loud laughter, "The Southern Knight has arrived, it's truly an honor! Eldest Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother, have you all been defeated?"

  Jiang Ping smiled lightly and took a step forward, saying, "Big brother, you've got it wrong. Among us three brothers, except for me, no one has ever crossed swords with Zhang Daxia. And as for me, I only exchanged a few moves with him. In fact, judging from Zhang Daxia's current situation, he can't even make a move!" After finishing speaking, he narrowed his eyes and glanced at Bai Yutang!

  Bai Yutang's eyebrows slightly furrowed, and before he could speak, Lu Fang's face showed a look of surprise, and he asked, "What do you mean by this?"

  Jiang Ping glanced at Zhan Zhao, who smiled and said, "Brother Lu, to be honest, the current Zhan Zhao is not even a match for any of the five of you. I reckon that even an ordinary guard from the Lu family manor who knows some martial arts could capture me!"

  Bai Yutang's eyes narrowed and he stood up, his gaze directly shooting onto Zhan Zhao's body!

  Lu Fang slightly shook his head and said, "What does Nán Xiǎo mean by this?"

  What's going on? What's with this big-headed ghost, you've already said "what's going on" twice, what's going on again? Is the phrase "what's going on" really that useful?

  Zhan Zhao clenched his fist and said, "Now, Zhan is completely useless in martial arts, anyone can capture him at will!"

  Bai Yutang and Lu Fang were slightly stunned, and hastily asked in detail. Zhang Zhao repeated what he had just said!

  Lu Fang's face turned pale and he stood there in a daze.

  Bai Yutang lowered his eyebrows in deep thought, suddenly stood up and said, "Stinky cat, don't use these grand excuses to avoid fighting me. Instead of finding this excuse, it's better to directly declare to the Jianghu that you, Yu Mao, are afraid of me, Trap Empty Island's Five Rats!"

  "Ugh..." Zhan Zhao's face turned black with some helplessness, why did everyone else like Jiang Ping believe it, but this white rabbit (you) didn't?

  Lu Fang came back to his senses and said, "Younger brother, you can't be rash. If what Nan Xia said is true, how can we fight him?"

  Lu Fang nodded and said to Zhan Zhao, "Now the Southern Knight only has internal strength left, but can't apply it. It seems like he wants us to be his master?"

  Zhan Zhao nodded and said, "There is a sequence to learning the Way, and different skills have their own specialties. Now, I, Zhan, am truly unable to do anything else, so I've come to seek your instruction, gentlemen. The name of the Five Rats is like the sun in the sky, and if I can get some guidance from you, I will be extremely grateful!"

  Lu Fang and the other three were at a loss, feeling their scalps numb. Now that Nan Xia was begging for help, with several people's reputation on the line, they naturally had to lend a hand. If they didn't help, it would spread throughout Jianghu and wouldn't that be losing face for the Five Rats? However, if they really were going to take Nan Xia as their apprentice... this... this... probably the Zhang family would directly rush up to Trap Island, plus Zhang Zhao's master, estimated to arrive in no time to cripple the five of them.

  "This is really a hot potato!"

  Only Jinmao mouse Bai Yutang's eyes were always on Zhan Zhao, and his eyes seemed to have some disbelief, but it looked like he still had the urge to fight with Zhan Zhao.

  "Lao Si, among us, you're the smartest. You tell us, should we help or not?" After exchanging glances with each other for a few moments, Lu Fang waved his hand and made the decision!

  "Alas!" Jiang Ping was momentarily speechless. Why did he have to make him decide? The credit for the achievement would be his, but if anything went wrong, then the responsibility would also be his! Big brother, you really live up to your reputation as the master of Luojiazhuang!

  However, before Jiang Ping could say anything, Jin Maoshu Bai Yutang suddenly floated and landed in front of Zhan Zhao, with the precious sword in his hand pointing out, lightly laughing, "Stinky cat, I don't care if your reason is true or not, I don't care if you really have lost all your martial arts skills, since you've come to Trap Empty Island, let's fight a match!"

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