Abandoning literature for martial arts, starting by unleashing the beauty's bow.

"How could they lose so badly?"

Lu Fengnian looked surprised.

In the past, because of the Zhao family of four, Mao'er Village had always held the advantage in the competition with Shangjie Village for water resources.

Liu Yunjuan said, "I haven't been paying attention to what's happening over there, and I never expected that our village would be beaten like this by Shangjie Village."

"Shangjie Village is so powerful, if the village head calls you over now, isn't he pushing you into a fire pit?"

At this point, she took out a few taels of silver from her bosom and handed it to Lu Fengnian. "Fengnian, we won't get involved in this matter. Take the silver and go to Qinghe County tonight to avoid trouble. Come back after ten days or half a month when things have calmed down."

Lu Fengnian did not take the silver, but said in a low voice, "Mother, we can't leave now."

After all, Mao'er Village is the root of our Lu family.

They had the upper hand before, so I didn't care and didn't get involved.

But now, our village has lost.

It's acceptable that people from Shangjie Village shot and wounded our people, after all, they have people injured in our village every year.

However, detaining people is going too far. They injured our people, and now they want to insult them as well.

Liu Yunjuan said urgently, "Fengnian, the opponent was able to defeat the Zhao family father and his three sons, so his archery skills must be superb. If anything happens to you..."

Lu Fengnian smiled slightly, "Mother, that's what you say, but whether or not I'll take action depends on the situation."

Anyway, I will put my safety first.

Also, Mother, please don't underestimate your son. Although the archery skills of the Zhao family father and his three sons are not bad, they are far inferior to your son's.

"It won't take me long to deal with them."

…………

The main room of the Lu family residence.

A man dressed in a blue cloth shirt, around fifty years old, was sitting at the table. The wild mountain tea in his cup had been finished. He looked anxious and kept glancing towards the door.

He was Zhao Dagui, the village head of Mao'er Village.

Mao'er Village is predominantly inhabited by people with the surname Zhao, who are the original inhabitants. Families with other surnames are all outsiders who migrated here for various reasons.

As soon as Liu Yunjuan returned to the main room, Zhao Dagui immediately stood up. "Sister-in-law Juan, where's Fengnian? Why didn't he come?"

While speaking, he kept glancing behind Liu Yunjuan.

Liu Yunjuan carried a ceramic pot bound with bamboo strips, refilled Zhao Dagui's cup with hot tea, and said in a low voice, "Village Chief, as I told you, Fengnian went hunting in the mountains yesterday, and I don't know when he'll be back."

Zhao Dagui looked distressed. "Sister Juan, if the matter hadn't been so urgent, I wouldn't have come twice."

"Now that Tianming is injured, if Fengnian doesn't step in, none of us can beat Shangjie Village. If we lose this water, very few families in Mao'er Village will be able to survive next year..."

Liu Yunjuan sighed softly, "I know all that you're saying. Here's what we'll do: when Fengnian comes back, I'll tell him about it and hear what he thinks."

Zhao Dagui quickly replied, "Sister Juan, if Feng Nian returns, please be sure to let me know as soon as possible."

Liu Yunjuan nodded in response, "Okay."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries and finishing his tea, Zhao Dagui took his leave.

Liu Yunjuan went to the back of the house again. "Fengnian, the person has already left."

Lu Fengnian nodded and continued practicing his archery skills.

Liu Yunjuan hesitated. "Fengnian, are you really going to get involved in this?"

Lu Fengnian pondered for a moment, "Not necessarily, it depends on Zhao Dagui's determination and attitude."

…………

In the evening, Zhao Dagui came again.

When Lu Fengnian heard the knocking, he went to the back of the house.

On the second and third days, Zhao Dagui came every day, several times a day, becoming increasingly anxious.

However, Lu Fengnian never showed up.

Liu Yunjuan used the same excuse: Lu Fengnian was hunting in the mountains.

Hunters often spend a considerable amount of time in the mountains, sometimes ten days to half a month.

Zhao Dagui had no choice.

On the fourth day, early in the morning, Zhao Dagui came again, but not alone; Zhao Tianming was following behind him.

Zhao Tianming had bandages on his arm and his face was pale.

He was visibly embarrassed when he entered the Lu family home.

After all, not long ago, he had brought his three sons to block the Lu family's door.

Liu Yunjuan led the two to the main room and poured them a glass of warm water.

Zhao Tiangui had been coming for several days in a row and was now a regular customer. His first words were:

"Sister Juan, I suspect that the reason why Fengnian hasn't shown up is because of Tianming."

Zhao Tianming added, "Sister Juan, what happened before was something our Zhao family did wrong to Fengnian."

I came here today specifically to apologize to your family.

At this point, he stood up and repeatedly bowed to Liu Yunjuan in apology.

Liu Yunjuan waved her hands repeatedly, "That incident is over, why are you bringing it up again? My Fengnian has long since forgotten about it."

Zhao Tianming paused for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Sister Juan, my Gang'er has been detained by the people of Shangjie Village for several days, and we don't know if he's alive or dead."

We implore Feng Nian to intervene and rescue the person.

Zhao Dagui added, "Juan, this matter can't be delayed any longer. If it drags on any longer, not only will the water source be completely controlled by Shangjie Village, but the lives of Zhao Gang and several of our villagers will also be in danger."

Liu Yunjuan looked troubled. "Village Chief, didn't I already tell you? Fengnian is still on the mountain."

Just as Zhao Dagui was about to speak, Zhao Tianming bowed slightly to Liu Yunjuan and asked, "Sister-in-law Juan, when will Fengnian be back?"

Liu Yunjuan thought for a moment, "Feng Nian told me before he went up the mountain that it would take at least three days, and at most six or seven days."

Judging by the time, at the latest, I should be back by tomorrow night.

Upon hearing this, both Zhao Tianming and Zhao Dagui showed joy on their faces.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Zhao Dagui stood up. "Sister Juan, then we won't bother you any longer. We'll come back tomorrow night."

After the two left, Lu Fengnian appeared in the main room.

Although he was behind the house, he heard the entire conversation inside the main room.

"Fengnian, are you really planning to meet them tomorrow night?" Liu Yunjuan asked, her face showing worry.

Lu Fengnian nodded. "Zhao Dagui comes every day, and Zhao Tianming comes too. Their sincerity is enough."

If I don't step in, it will make the Lu family look petty.

Liu Yunjuan asked worriedly, "Fengnian, please don't be reckless. Arrows have no eyes. Our Lu family's situation has only just improved. If something happens to you..."

At this point, she stopped talking, her eyes reddening.

Lu Fengnian comforted her, "Mother, don't worry. I can even shoot and kill a tiger. How can a mere Shangjie Village do anything to me?"

Besides, didn't I already tell you? I'm just going over to take a look; it doesn't necessarily mean we'll start fighting.