Who are you calling a stable boy?!

A loud bang.

Half of the Matou residence was reduced to dust!

Then, a laugh was heard.

"I'll keep you warm until your face blossoms with happiness!"

Chapter 93: Haven't you made enough of a scene?

Carrying the Ruyi Jingu Bang, which had transformed back to its original length of twelve feet, Zheng Jing jumped to Xiao Xiao Ying, who was sitting on the ground.

With his golden eyes, he quickly located the little one's position and struck her with his staff, allowing Little Sakura to see the light of day.

"Hehe! Little Sakura, don't be afraid, I—"

"when!"

Before Zheng Jing could finish speaking, a thick-backed cleaver, imbued with ominous magic, slammed into the back of his head, producing a sharp, metallic clang.

"—Old Zheng has come to take you home at your sister's request."

Zheng Jing didn't turn his head, but kept his head down and continued talking, even smiling at Xiao Xiaoying.

"Ta-da!"

As the background music played from the two kitchen knives striking Zheng Jing's body echoed in Ying's lifeless eyes, Zheng Jing's grinning face was reflected in her eyes.

"......elder sister?"

At that very moment, an armored hand reached for the Ruyi Jingu Bang (magic staff) that Zheng Jing was carrying on his shoulder—

"Boom!!"

Another loud bang.

The remaining half of the Matou residence collapsed in response.

Zheng Jing took a sip of saliva, about to spit it out, but then he caught a glimpse of Ying staring intently at him. He swallowed back the saliva.

"Do you need to bring any luggage?"

Zheng Jing squatted down, stretched out his two free hands, and gently rubbed Ying's face, his gentle inner energy slowly flowing into the little girl's body.

"..."

"Huh? Hey hey! No, you two sisters are really sisters, why do you both like to launch surprise attacks?"

Zheng Jing quickly wiped away the tears rolling down Ying's eyes with his thumb, grimacing as he felt that these two sisters were even more prone to crying than Xue Qing was when she was little.

"Really... I really can..."

"If I, Old Zheng, say it's okay, who dares to say no?"

The girl was sobbing, and it looked like she might run out of breath at any moment.

Even so, she still subconsciously said to Zheng Jing, "But—Grandpa—"

"Dirty Inkstone Old Ghost?"

Zheng Jing raised an eyebrow, about to continue speaking, when he heard a slightly shrill roar from behind him.

"Stay away from Sakura!"

Zheng Jing turned his head to look.

Leaning against the ruins, Kenpaku Koya gazed in this direction, his eyes wide with fury.

"Tsk tsk tsk..."

Zheng Jing looked at Yan Ye with pity, clicked his tongue, and shook his head.

"Lao Yan, you're really tough. You didn't even faint."

"You... are you Tokiomi Tohsaka's Servant?!"

"Oh? What? This is what Old Ghost Dirty Inkstone told you before he fled for his life?"

Seeing Zheng Jing's leisurely appearance, Yan Ye gritted her teeth.

In theory, even an "outsider" like him would be given some of the abilities that a Master should have once he becomes a Master.

For example, it's like being able to observe a Servant's status, abilities, etc.

In other words, he should be able to discern for himself whether the other party is a Servant or not, rather than simply believing Zouken's words.

However, he couldn't see it.

Whether it's his condition or his ability, Yan Ye can see nothing from the man in front of him.

He had absolutely no way of knowing whether the other person was a Servant or not.

However, given the other party's performance so far, Kariya can only regard him as a servant!

—After all, his own Servant, who had just been sent flying by the opponent's blow, possessed a Noble Phantasm that could conceal his own state!

"Berserker!"

With a shout from Yan Ye, the ruins behind him suddenly exploded, and a figure shrouded in smoke and mist landed in front of Yan Ye.

Glancing at his servant, Kariya's already furrowed features tightened even more.

That full set of jet-black armor is now only intact on the leg armor. Beneath the tattered clothes is a bloodless, pale body, and that handsome, melancholy face shows no trace of the madness that befits the name "Berserker."

Although he couldn't see the process clearly, Kariya could at least make out one thing...

The Servant before them easily shattered Berserker's armor and inflicted a severe blow on him.

If Berserker hadn't possessed high durability and, due to his Berserker state, disregarded pain and death, he might have had to activate a single Command Spell to ensure Berserker could continue fighting.

However, the current situation is still not optimistic.

The most urgent task is to rescue Sakura from this guy—

"Hey Lao Yan, I, Lao Zheng, am here on Lin's behalf to pick up Xiao Xiao Ying and bring her home for a family reunion. If you're not going to help, fine, but what, are you going to make things worse?"

Given how quickly the situation had changed, how could Yan Ye, who was half-crippled by the insects, have heard Zheng Jing and Ying's conversation?

He only had time to notice Sakura's crying.

Now that they were face to face, Yan Ye, who dared not make any rash moves, could only stand there and listen obediently to Zheng Jing's words.

"--cold?"

He stared at Zheng Jing, not believing his words at all.

How old is Rin this year!

Even if he comes from a family of magicians, how could a 7-year-old child possibly command someone like Zheng Jing?

It can't be that Rin has also become a Master, and this four-armed strongman in front of us is Rin's Servant, right?

"Huh? You rascal, what kind of look is that!"

Zheng Jingyi glared.

"Would I, Old Zheng, lie to you?"

"..."

"If you don't believe me, come with me. When you see Sister Lin, we'll confront her face to face! Let's go!"

As he spoke, Zheng Jing reached out to hug Ying.

Seeing Zheng Jing make this move, Yan Ye was about to send Berserker up to fight Zheng Jing again—

"Certainly."

—Zheng Jing pointed with one hand at a person and his attendant.

Under the immobilization spell, the person and their follower were instantly frozen in place like two statues.

Yan Ye couldn't even move her eyes.

Berserker trembled slightly, unsure if he could break free, or how long it would take.

"Uncle Kariya..."

Sakura, who had stopped crying on her own, sat in Zheng Jing's arms, looking at Yan Ye with a worried expression.

"Have you made enough of a scene?"

He tucked the stick behind his ear, jumped in front of Yan Ye, looked at him, and pointed at the Berserker.

"If you really want to hit me again, that's fine, but it's broad daylight now. Can you afford to take responsibility if you disturb the neighbors?"

It's hard to imagine that someone who smashed the entire Matou residence to pieces with two blows in a minute could say such a thing with such confidence.

However, considering that Zheng Jing had already restrained himself as much as possible while taking care of Xiao Xiaoying and Lao Yan, perhaps his righteous words were reasonable.

"You know you were wrong, right? Then come with me to see Rin-chan?"

"..."

"Well, I'm a very reasonable person. If I don't say anything, it means I have no objection!"

"..."

Whether Kariya had any objections at the time is hard to say.

But when Rin saw Zheng Jing carrying Sakura on his left arm and Kariya on his right arm, grinning as he appeared at her doorstep, Rin's surprised and delighted expression, and the sight of the two sisters embracing and weeping, were enough to leave Kariya with no objections at that moment.

"Here."

Zheng Jing placed a steaming cup of black tea in front of Yan Ye, then picked up his own cup and took a sip.

Mrs. Kui is still sleeping soundly. Zheng Jing can guarantee that even if he smashed the roof again right now, he wouldn't wake Mrs. Kui from her long-awaited, exquisite sleep.

Gazing at his reflection in the amber-colored tea, Yan Ye, who had been silent since entering, finally spoke.

"...Who...are you?"

Chapter 94: I, Old Zheng, will help you recover right away!

"Hehe! Good question!"

Zheng Jing put down his teacup, jumped over to Yan Ye's side, put his hands on his hips, and leaned back.

"Do you recognize the Monkey King, Lao Yan, who once wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Ye was taken aback at first, then suddenly stood up, widened her eyes, and looked Zheng Jing up and down.

In terms of magic, having once fled the Matou family and resolved to sever all ties with magic, he was undoubtedly an amateur.

However, he had some knowledge of myths and legends from all over the world.

After all, as a writer, and especially a fantasy writer, he inevitably has a need for this kind of knowledge...

Therefore, the cry of "Great Sage Equal to Heaven" immediately made Yan Ye stand up straight.

In that instant, the scenes of Zheng Jing beating up Berserker replayed in his mind like an electric shock.

The size of the stick in his hand was as he wished.

With a head of bronze and arms of iron, it is indestructible.

And there's that incredibly miraculous method of immobilization!

Yes...

Yes!

"You—no! Could you be—"

Seeing Yan Ye's excited, stuttering appearance, Zheng Jing smiled and gave himself a thumbs up.

"That's right! I, Old Zheng, am—"

"—Zheng—Jing!!"

A childish shout interrupted Zheng Jinggang, who was about to continue speaking.

Looking around, I was surprised to see that Rin, who was supposed to go upstairs with Sakura to see Mrs. Aoi, had come down at some point.

She clenched her small fists, glared at Zheng Jing, and strode over.

Upon seeing Rin, Kariya quickly pulled down the hood he had been keeping up and turned around.

With his attention completely focused on Zheng Jing's stern expression, he naturally didn't notice Yan Ye's actions.