Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 791 - 728: Questioning the Mouse

Chapter 791: Chapter 728: Questioning the Mouse

After saying their goodbyes, the group left Spring Rain Pond.

Hu looked at Zhang San with a puzzled expression and asked, "We’re already at Niu Mo’s residence, why not take the opportunity to meet him?"

Zhang San smiled mysteriously and said, "There’s no rush!"

"We already know where Niu Mo lives—it’s not urgent to meet him immediately."

"According to the information from the Town Demon Office, Niu Mo is actually very good-natured, and somewhat... easy to sway. So there’s no rush to approach him for now."

"Instead, it’s this Thousand-Eyed Rat King, whose descendants and followers spread throughout Longyou Road."

"If we could gain his help, dealing with the North Wind Wolf King and Qian Shanxiu would be much easier."

Hu nodded slightly, feeling that Zhang San’s analysis made sense.

Thus, the group headed straight for Thousand Pine Mountain.

Baili Niezhen was quite familiar with the terrain of Longyou Road.

So it didn’t take long for Zhang San and his group to reach Thousand Pine Mountain.

At that moment, the night sky was clear, stars twinkled brightly, and under the moonlight, Thousand Pine Mountain was peaceful.

It was different from the wolf howls and beast cries along the way.

The scenery here was beautiful, yet one could distinctly feel a serenity never experienced before.

It was as if the entire world could not emit any sound at all.

Although this tranquility under such beautiful night skies was soothing,

the overly quiet surroundings instead made Zhang San and his companions feel a hint of unease.

Zhang San immediately led everyone to a position halfway up the mountain.

There was an enormous tree with a large hollow in the center.

Zhang San took out that rat fur, threw it into the hollow, then took out some delicious food and placed it around the tree.

Zhang San knew that this time they were dealing with a rat, and surely the creature would need some good food.

Though the Three Lizard Brothers hadn’t mentioned it, Zhang San felt it was something he should still do if he’d thought of it.

Afterwards, the four of them sat on the ground, enjoying the beautiful starry sky.

Zhang San simply lay down on the ground, gazing at the Milky Way above.

"Actually, if there could be less conflict, finding a place filled with the chirping of birds and the fragrance of flowers, spending the days eating, drinking, and chatting, and the nights stargazing and discussing the mortal world—it would be quite the delightful way to live."

Hu smiled slightly and said, "With your current strength, if you really wanted to do such things, it wouldn’t be very hard. The world is vast, there must be a place where you can live so carefree."

However, Baili Niezhen spoke softly, "Master, although you have never mentioned it, we sisters can all see that you care for the world. You are not one to abandon the people and only seek pleasure. Master, you always have this intentional or unintentional way of changing the ideas or abilities of everyone around you."

Although Zhang San wanted to object, upon reflecting on his role as a transmigrator and often having his own thoughts about the people around him, which led to reactions far beyond what an ordinary person would have,

Was he really as Baili Niezhen said?

"Immortal Monarch, you’ve lived next to me for a year. Do you think I’m different from all of you?"

Immortal Monarch Who Treads Snow in Search of Plums stared at Zhang San, wide-eyed, and said, "Are you really like us? We were at the lowest level of the Heavenly Prison, where one can’t even catch a rat, but after you came, we’ve had all sorts of good things to eat. Even... wait a minute! What’s that?"

Following the direction of Silly Roe Deer’s wide-eyed gaze, Zhang San and the others looked over.

"Is it just a mouse? Are you scared, Immortal Monarch... Ah!?" Baili Niezhen initially thought Immortal Monarch Who Treads Snow in Search of Plums was making a big fuss over nothing.

But as she watched, she realized that in front of them was indeed a mouse, yet behind that one mouse, a large swarm of mice was emerging, like a dark tidal wave surging towards them.

At that moment, Zhang San also noticed countless mice surging from all directions.

The mountains were endless.

No wonder the surroundings were so silent; Zhang San had just thought this place was very quiet.

Only now did he realize the quiet was because any life around had been devoured by rats.

Baili Niezhen placed his hand on the Horizontal Blade at his waist, ready to act at any moment.

Hu also stooped down, preparing for battle.

Immortal Monarch Who Treads Snow in Search of Plums glanced around, having already started looking for a way to escape.

Only Zhang San, his face indifferent, sat on the ground continuing to enjoy the night.

The next instant, countless rats approached Zhang San and the others, suddenly leaped up, and then formed into a giant rat.

At this moment, except for Zhang San, the other three were ready to make their move.

However, the giant rat bowed its head and spoke to Zhang San, "Did you bring the rat fur? May I ask where the fur came from?"

Zhang San smiled at the giant rat, "I just saved the brothers Gao Feng, Cheng Bo, and Jing Gongyan. They gave it to me, asking me to visit the Thousand-Eyed Rat King."

The giant rat nodded, turned to Zhang San and the others, and said, "If that’s the case, then close your eyes and do not resist. I will take you to meet the Rat King."

Zhang San closed his eyes with a smile.

Although Baili Niezhen was somewhat afraid, he still closed his eyes along with the others.

Hu and Silly Roe Deer exchanged glances, then also closed their eyes.

The next moment, the giant rat on the mountainside dissolved back into countless small rats, then enveloped Zhang San and the others and bore them into a tree hole.

"Master, I... I feel a bit scared," said Baili Niezhen.

At this moment, Baili Niezhen vaguely felt that countless rats were indeed carrying them.

He indeed had the blood of a Cat Demon, so why was he so frightened?

"Do not be afraid. We saved the Three Lizard Brothers; they gave us a token and guided us to meet the Thousand-Eyed Rat King. Surely, they won’t harm us,"

Zhang San said very indifferently.

What Zhang San and the others did not know was that at this moment, a huge swarm of rats was also frantically running in a large circular tunnel beneath the tree hole.

Having heard their conversation, at a certain spot in the tunnel, the soil suddenly collapsed, revealing a new entrance.

The swarm transported the four people to the entrance and dropped them in.

Then, the four of them felt a tremor around them, and then they sensed that the surrounding rat tide had finally come to a halt.

Following that, another voice came forth.

"The four of you may open your eyes now."

As Zhang San opened his eyes, he found himself within a vast underground palace.

The reason he knew it was an underground palace was because it was brightly lit all around, yet no windows could be seen, just walls.

And on the central throne, sat a supreme demon in human attire but entirely resembling a rat.

Its fur was pitch-black, smooth, and gleaming.

Zhang San bowed his fists in courtesy toward the other.

"Deputy Chief of the Town Demon Office, Zhang San, has seen the Thousand-Eyed Rat King."

The Thousand-Eyed Rat King looked Zhang San over from head to toe with a cold voice, "Human race’s Zhang San, what business brings you to visit me?"

Zhang San smiled slightly and uttered two words, "Important matters."