X-Dragon Era-Chapter 290 - s 220-222: Wave Valley Five Rats_4

The Mouse Dragon was quite special; like natural mice, it fundamentally lacked combat abilities. Although the Five Brothers’ Mouse Dragons were a kind of dragon, most of their abilities were assistive: such as Stealth, burrowing, flying, and speed... all used for escaping and evading.

In war, combat had to rely on claws and teeth; however, mouse claws are not long, and their mouths are not big, making it hard to truly injure an opponent.

Fortunately, these five rats were not completely useless. Their sole combat ability was a toxic breath, and the subsequently evolved poison fog. Like Xin Yun’s acid fog, it could be triggered instantly, although the affected area was somewhat smaller. It was still enough to envelop any opponent in a cloud of poison.

Once this ability was activated, the enemy would instantly be shrouded in a layer of dark green toxic cloud, almost unavoidable. Once poisoned, the victim’s blood would instantly become boiling hot, seeping from the skin and covering the body with red spots—a careless move, and it could cost someone their life.

However, the toxicity, while considerable, inevitably had limited lethality. It needed a period to take effect, and it was not without remedy. As long as one was strong enough, they could suppress the virus or even expel it from the body. Its virality and spread were still very limited.

But this was only true for now. As time went on... these fellows became a sight so dreaded even by ghosts. When Xin Yun was reborn, these guys had reached the sky in their prowess; at most, once they joined forces, spreading the virus, they had decimated a great clan with a population of over 400 million.

The virus that the Wave Valley Five Rats carried was still just a common virus, akin to the hemorrhagic fever virus carried by ordinary mice. But in the later stages, what these fellows spread was probably plague, with a highly rapid transmission rate. Once infected with the virus, death came swiftly, leaving no time to save the victim.

Back then, there was a rhyme that went— "East, a rat dies; west, a rat lies, to see a dead rat was to see a tiger’s eyes. Rat dead for not many days, man dead as though blocked by a massive wall." When the plague broke out, a city with a population of tens of millions needed not three days to be wiped out; the level of terror was simply beyond measure.

Once infected with the virus, one would suddenly get a high fever or their body temperature wouldn’t rise, become delirious or comatose, without swollen lymph nodes. There would be bleeding from skin and mucous membranes, nosebleeds, vomiting, bloody stools or urine, and heart failure, leading to death within 24 hours after the onset of symptoms, rarely lasting over three days.

The fatality rate reached as high as 100%. Due to extensive bleeding under the skin, bruises, cyanosis, and necrosis, after death, the corpse would turn purple-black, commonly known as "Black Death."

Of course, this 100% fatality rate referred to the general population. If one was a Martial Artist with strong enough power, they could still suppress it, but even if they survived, they would suffer severe damage to their skin. Except for the Nine Great Experts, no one could be completely immune.

As for the present, the brothers’ poison was not yet too strong. Once poisoned, the main symptoms were massive bleeding from the dragon body and accelerated energy loss. After a short time, they would weaken and collapse, allowing the Five Brothers to win without a fight. However... if the opponent was stronger than them, the poison would hardly take effect.

As soon as it flared up, the toxicity would be expelled, so... these Five Brothers could dominate Wave Valley City with this move, but when facing an even stronger opponent, they were out of options.

Looking at the Five Brothers, who were both shocked and perplexed, Xin Yun nodded and said, "That’s right, I have come specifically for you. What do you say..."

Upon hearing Xin Yun’s words, the Five Brothers exchanged looks, then huddled together for a discussion. After a while... they split up, and simultaneously, Rat Big Brother declared decisively, "No problem, we are willing to join your guild, but... before that, you must deal with the matters here, then we will enter your guild."

Hearing Rat Big Brother’s words, Xin Yun couldn’t help but laugh. In his previous life, these five guys were always looking for guilds to join but never found anyone willing to take them in until they established the Five Rat Sect after they reached their peak. As for this life, everything was probably going to change.

Of course, the main reason the five brothers had yet to join a faction was that as their strength increased, so did their vision. Eventually... they no longer wanted to join just any faction. After all, if not even the faction leader was as strong as they were, why should they join?

Since the five brothers were not the type to create their own faction, they had always wanted to find a dependable one to join and make their mark, but sadly, they were unable to realize this dream until at last, they had no choice but to establish their own sect.

The reason Rat Big Brother just made such a demand was that they had begun to develop a vision, they would join, but only if someone could demonstrate the power to solve their immediate troubles and restore their reputation—then they would consent to join.

This is a pragmatic world where strength is revered, so... to settle this matter, one must have the strength to surpass that of the faction the five brothers were facing. If one could truly achieve that, it would prove that Xin Yun’s faction was even more powerful than their opponent’s. In such a case, naturally, the five brothers would be willing to join.

Lost in thought, Xin Yun said with a sardonic smile, "That’s your only condition? Isn’t it a bit too simple!"

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"Simple?" Hearing Xin Yun’s words, the five brothers were stunned. The opponents that had been driving them mad with frustration looked so insignificant to Xin Yun?

In a moment of surprise, Rat Big Brother decisively said, "It might be simple for you, but not for us. As long as you can handle this matter, we will immediately join your faction and never betray you!"

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Hearing this, Xin Yun laughed heartily, excitedly saying, "Well then, since you insist, let’s agree on this. Don’t regret it later!"

"Tch..." Hearing Xin Yun’s words, Rat Big Brother disdainfully snorted and said, "We five brothers might not be much, but we’re still men of our word. A spit and a handshake seal the deal. Go to Wave Valley City and ask around, the Wave Valley Five Rats have never broken their promise!"

"Exactly!" No sooner had the second brother finished speaking than the eldest brother categorically said, "As long as you resolve this matter and help us get our face back, we will immediately join your faction!"

Hissing in a sharp intake of breath, Xin Yun solemnly said, "Alright, if that’s the only condition, I accept. I assure you that not only will I completely resolve this issue, but I will also ensure that you, in front of all the citizens of Wave Valley City, personally reclaim the face you’ve lost!"

"Really!" Hearing Xin Yun’s declaration, the eyes of the five brothers lit up to the extreme. Originally... they were just choked up and uncomfortable, wanting to regain their face, but if they could personally do so in front of all their fellow villagers, they would be willing to pay any price.

The saying goes that a man needs face as a tree needs bark, humans are the only creatures that would rather break their own necks than lose face. If everything could truly happen as Xin Yun said, then why not join! (To be continued. For further details, please visit www.qidian.com. More chapters are available, support the author, and support genuine reading!)