I Can Record Wonders

Chapter 16: When the City Gate Catches Fire, the Fish in the Moat Suffer

The next day, early in the morning.

As soon as dawn broke, Fu Ning began his meditation.

With every sixty breaths of meditation, he could complete one cycle of the Turtle Breathing Technique.

With each cycle, the Origin Spirit of the Spirit Turtle would release a strand of Origin Qi.

As his body was replenished with Origin Qi, it began to rapidly recover.

Just one night had passed, and the weakness in his body had already diminished significantly.

In its place, strength began to return to his limbs.

"Indeed, the body is the foundation of revolution."

He stretched lazily, feeling refreshed like he hadn't in a long time.

At this rate, it wouldn't take many days for the deficiency of Origin Qi in his body to be replenished.

But it was still far from enough to open the Little Yellow Courtyard.

"It's great to be alive."

Fu Ning let out a long breath.

The long-standing sense of oppression made him feel as if he had survived a disaster.

"Brother Yu!"

"Brother Yu! Something big has happened!"

Fu Ning turned towards the voice and saw Huaoya running in with a bag of food on his back.

He had a smile on his face, his mouth wide open, revealing uneven teeth. It seemed that he had encountered something good early in the morning.

"What's the matter? Why are you so happy?"

Huaoya couldn't wait to put down the food and quickly said, "Last night, Zheng Xitu from Youdeng Lane went to Cheng's house to seek justice."

"It seems like quite a commotion."

Fu Ning was taken aback, "Could it be because of Yun Niang?"

"That's for sure." Huaoya smiled gleefully, "Yun Niang is already a Scenic Scholar, and Spirit Turtle Island is protecting her."

"Even if Zheng Xitu had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to demand someone from Spirit Turtle Island."

"Hahaha."

Huaoya was extremely happy. Finally, he could hold his head high.

However, Fu Ning frowned, "How did Cheng's family react?"

"Cheng's family?" Huaoya sneered.

"What reaction can they have? Zheng Xitu is an official in Youdeng Lane, and he can command a hundred responses in Youdeng Lane."

"If Cheng's family offends Zheng Xitu, I'm afraid they won't have peace."

"Speaking of which, Zheng Xitu is also unlucky. He finally settled the marriage, but now his future daughter-in-law has flown away."

"This is a pure injustice."

"If I were him, I would also go to Cheng's family and cause a scene."

Upon hearing this, Fu Ning lightly furrowed his brows, "Since the marriage didn't work out, why not just return the betrothal gifts?"

"Haha."

Huaoya burst into laughter upon hearing this.

"Brother Yu, you probably don't know."

"In our lane, breaking off an engagement is a real slap in the face."

"From the day Zheng Xitu proposed to Cheng's family, the entire Youdeng Lane knew about it."

"Now if they want to break off the engagement? Fine!"

"They can double the betrothal gifts and return them, then Cheng's family can send someone to apologize."

"If not, then this matter is off the table."

Fu Ning nodded, "I see, breaking off an engagement is indeed more complicated."

"If you encounter a stubborn person, someone who insists on the principle of 'thirty years on the east bank, thirty years on the west bank,' their family will be wiped out."

Although Huaoya didn't quite understand Fu Ning's words, he still agreed, "Brother Yu is right!"

At this moment, Fu Ning continued, "In that case, why doesn't Cheng's family just return double the betrothal gifts?"

Huaoya, however, looked disdainful, "Huh, them?"

"They do want to return, but they might not be able to come up with it."

"The Cheng family is greedy. At the time, they demanded a lot of gifts from the Zheng family, including enough pearl oysters to fill a bucket, not to mention gold, silver, and other valuables."

"The Zheng family is also generous. In order to marry Yun Niang, they agreed to everything."

Now, it's not good. The Cheng family wants double the compensation, which will probably require a significant amount of money.

Upon hearing this, Fu Ning's expression changed: "Not good!"

"Hmm?"

Huo Ya'er was stunned: "Brother Yu is worried about the Cheng family?"

Fu Ning shook his head: "That's not it."

"I'm worried about the two of us."

Just as he finished speaking, a noisy crowd could be heard from outside the abandoned ship bay.

Fu Ning inwardly cursed, "This is bad."

If the Cheng family can't immediately pay the compensation, they will definitely find a reason to delay.

Without a doubt, he is the best candidate for that.

Firstly, his background is unknown, and he has no foundation on Spirit Turtle Island, making him the perfect scapegoat.

Secondly, he brought Yun Niang to Sitting Oblivion Beach and indirectly led her to the Spirit Turtle Three Mountains, making him a disruptor of order.

"There are people over there!"

The voices grew closer, and Fu Ning's expression changed slightly. It was too late to run now.

Soon, the crowd flooded the ship bay, surrounding him and Huo Ya'er.

Leading the way was a middle-aged man with a gloomy expression.

He was dressed in a blue robe, with a sullen gaze and a wax-yellow complexion. His cheeks were covered in pockmarks, resembling leprosy.

"Zheng Xitu!"

Huo Ya'er exclaimed softly.

"They... shouldn't they be causing trouble at the Cheng family?"

"Why are they coming for us?"

His voice trembled, clearly aware that the other party was not someone to be trifled with.

Judging from the situation, someone might really get hurt.

Fu Ning didn't say anything, he just looked around. They were surrounded by the abandoned ships, and it was impossible to escape. Then he looked at Huo Ya'er beside him and sighed softly, "Huo Ya'er, they're after me, it has nothing to do with you. You should go first."

Huo Ya'er's fearful expression disappeared, replaced by anger. "Brother Yu, do you look down on me, Huo Ya'er?"

"I, Huo Ya'er, wander the rivers and lakes, relying on four words: loyalty to the end."

"At a time like this, if I run away, how can I continue to wander the rivers and lakes in the future?"

"Besides, I, Huo Ya'er, have no other skills, I can only take a beating!"

After speaking, he stood directly in front of Fu Ning.

He even had the demeanor of facing a thousand troops and ten thousand horses.

"If they want to trouble you, they have to step over me!"

Wow, he said the toughest words and was ready to take the harshest beating!

Although Fu Ning felt that his approach was too naive, his heart warmed.

Sometimes, the purest things are the most precious.

"Good brother, I was wrong!"

"Hehe, Brother Yu, let me tell you, when you're about to get hit, cover your head with both hands and curl up into a ball, like this."

After speaking, he demonstrated it to Fu Ning.

"This is a life-saving skill!"

"Hungry..." Fu Ning smiled awkwardly, "Keep that skill for yourself, use it next time."

Huo Ya'er was stunned: What does he mean? Next time? If I don't learn it this time, there won't be a next time!

While he was still puzzled, Fu Ning unexpectedly walked past him and went to the front.

"Who is Fu Ning?"

"It's me!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Zheng Xitu's expression changed slightly, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. "Good! Very good!"

"You dare to meddle in my affairs."

After saying that, he raised his right hand and the crowd behind him surged forward.

Fu Ning's gaze swept around, quickly extending both hands to signal that he had something to say. "Senior, are you the steward Zheng from Right Kick Lane?"

Zheng Xitu was taken aback by his question, his expression seemed to be distracted, even the pockmarks on his face seemed to be a little absent-minded.

"Hmm?"

Fu Ning nodded directly and bowed, "Steward Zheng, congratulations~"

(End of this chapter)