Chapter 112: Let's Have A Try

  The atmosphere was a bit awkward, Zhan Zhao looked at everyone, but couldn't say a word.

  At this time, Hua Lang felt that it was about right and said: "Xu Shaoxia has come to our rescue, no matter what, he is our lifesaver. So if Xu Shaoxia is willing, why don't we become friends?"

  This was already said by Hua Lang earlier, but Zhan Zhao didn't pay attention to it at the time, so he says it again this time. This way, they can show that they don't hold grudges and also give Zhan Zhao a chance to save face.

  Zhan Zhao saw Hua Lang like this, and in his heart he had some gratitude for him. However, since he was new to the Jianghu, it was inevitable that he would be a bit arrogant. It was really hard for him to accept Hua Lang's request just like that.

  Zhan Zhao hesitated, and Hua Lang immediately said: "Does Young Master Zhan think that our skills are not good enough, and we're not worthy of being your friends?"

  Zhan Zhao heard Hua Lang say this and said: "Zhan is not a person who doesn't understand emotions. It's just that you all said earlier that without me, you can defeat those mountain bandits in the same way, so I felt somewhat uncomfortable in my heart, and wanted to ask for your guidance on one or two moves. If any of you can exchange three moves with me, Zhan will follow your orders from now on."

  According to Zhan Zhao's intention, he was trying to provoke him. Hua Lang saw this and had some worries in his heart. Although he hadn't seen Zhan Zhao's kung fu before, from what he knew, his martial arts skills were very high, ranking among the best in Jianghu. Among these people, who could exchange more than three moves with him?

  Just as Hua Lang was thinking, Wen Meng took a step forward and said, "I'm here to learn from your superior moves."

  Jian Wenmeng rushed out, and Zhan Zhao smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth, saying: "Zhan certain never lays hands on women!"

  Wen Meng didn't back down and said: "Are you afraid of losing to a woman and losing face?"

  "you..." Zhan Zhao was furious for a moment, but he refused to take action.

  At this time, Yin Wu stepped out of the crowd and said: "Since Brother Zhan is not willing to fight with a woman, I, Yin Mou, will come to learn from Brother Zhan's superior moves."

  After seeing Yin Wucheng, Zhan Zhao was also moved, because he could see that Yin Wucheng's kung fu was not bad, and newcomers to the rivers and lakes often liked to challenge masters.

  Zhan Zhao drew his sword and said, "Let's end this!"

  Yin Wuchuo nodded slightly, and then a knife flew in. Xian Zhao saw this and dodged Yin Wuchuo's knife with a twist of his body, then a sword stabbed in. Yin Wuchuo saw this and leapt to avoid it, and then the two engaged in a fierce battle, their blades clashing in a dazzling display.

  Hualang and others watched from the outside, but they didn't know who won or lost between the two. After the fight stopped, the two men stood back to back, each with a corner of their clothes torn off.

  Everyone saw this, but still didn't know who won or lost, and at this time, Zhan Zhao bowed his hands and said: "I lost!"

  As soon as Zhan Zhao lost, Wen Meng and Hua Wanyi were overjoyed. But just then, Yin Wu turned around, bowed to Zhan Zhao and said: "If it's a matter of who can exchange three moves with you, you indeed lost. However, if it's a matter of life and death, we are still evenly matched."

  Zhan Zhao nodded his head and said: "Since I've lost, it's just a loss. What's the point of distinguishing between a real fight or just exchanging moves? Since I've lost today, I'll listen to your orders."

  Seeing this, Hua Lang smiled faintly and walked to the front of Zhan Xiang and Yin Wu, saying: "Actually, I had no other intention in fighting with Young Master Zhan, but just wanted to make friends with Young Master Zhan. And please, kind sir, help us finish off those mountain bandits once and for all."

  Zhan Zhao gazed at Hua Lang, and in his heart, he had a strange feeling. He felt that the scholar before him had an innate quality that gave people a good impression, making it impossible for others to resist.

  "We are already friends, but as for helping you fight the mountain bandits, I don't understand. Those bandits have already been chased away, why do we need to fight again?" Zhan Zhao looked at Hua Lang and asked in confusion.

  Hualang smiled faintly and then told the story of Qianshan Villa. After listening, Zhaoye was outraged and said: "These mountain bandits are so detestable, they actually bullied the common people like this. Even if Brother Hua didn't mention it, I would have intervened anyway."

  "Since Brother Zhang is willing to help, that's naturally good. Our chances of winning have increased by a bit. Let's go, we'll head back to the Qian family manor now."

  It's a great pleasure to make friends, and among these people, the happiest one is Yin Wu, because he finally found an opponent.

  In this world, there are some people who don't like those weaker than themselves. They enjoy challenges and challenging strong opponents, only in this way can they feel stimulated and satisfied. Yin Wu is just such a person.

  They had just arrived at the Qian's mansion when they saw Qiantong pacing back and forth anxiously at the entrance, as if waiting for Huasheng and his group. When he saw them, a look of joy suddenly appeared on his face, and he came forward to greet them: "Master Hua, you've finally returned! I thought you'd left!"

  It turned out that Qian Tongguo was really worried about their departure. Wen Meng secretly took a look at Hualang and regretted not being more careful in her dealings with others.

  But Huā Láng didn't show any change in expression, and smiled: "Master Qián Zhuāng said that I promised to help you fight the mountain bandits, so of course I will see it through to the end. Moreover, not only will I help you, but I'll also invite our friends to come and help you!"

  As they spoke, Hua Lang introduced Zhan Zhao to Qian Tong. Seeing that he had another helper, Qian Tong was very happy and immediately led them into the mountain villa, where he also prepared a wing room for them.

  It's already late in the day, with the sun setting behind the mountains. The evening sunlight shines on every corner of the villa, filling it with a warm and cozy happiness.

  After everyone had finished dinner, they chatted for a while before Huā Láng assigned tasks to each person. The mountain bandits could arrive at any time, so they must be prepared to defend themselves.

  Everyone agrees on this point.

  After the distribution, everyone went back to their rooms to rest. Only those who needed to change shifts continued to stay on guard. Since Zhan Zhao was new, Hua Lang did not arrange for him to stand guard, but only let him remain vigilant.

  The night was getting deeper, and there was a crescent new moon tonight, with very few stars. The whole sky looked much more ethereal. Hualang was on the first shift, sitting in the courtyard of Qianshi Manor, gazing up at the moon, calculating that it would be Mid-Autumn Festival in half a month's time.

  Mid-Autumn Festival, this is his first Mid-Autumn Festival since arriving in the Great Song Dynasty, I wonder if there's anything fun about this Mid-Autumn Festival.

  The wind brought a bit of coolness, and the flower gentleman stood up to walk around in the courtyard. Just then, he suddenly heard footsteps, and he followed them to investigate, but found nothing - no one, not even a cat.

  Some puzzled flower boys returned to the courtyard again, carefully staring around, fearing that the mountain bandits would suddenly attack and catch them off guard.

  But as night wore on and the surroundings grew quieter, nothing happened at all, and it seemed that those mountain bandits would not be coming after all.

  Can't they really come? Hualang is a very cautious person, even if those mountain bandits don't come, he must be prepared and wait in array, otherwise if the mountain bandits really come, everything will be too late.