I have a martial arts panel.

After Tao Qingyuan left Xu Ning's side, more people came over to greet Xu Ning for the New Year.

When Xu Ning intervened to stop Tao Qingyuan and Tan Fengying outside the restaurant, everyone witnessed his strength.

A person who can make Tao Qingyuan and Tan Fengying compromise on their own must be extremely powerful.

At this point, some people were already wondering whether Xu Ning would be Taojiazhuang's third newcomer to receive a yellow card in the assessment two months later.

Unbeknownst to many, Xu Ning had begun to slowly replace Tao Jin, becoming the second most important figure in the Tao family village circle.

If Xu Ning's surname is Tao, he might have already made Tao Qingyuan step down.

In a lively atmosphere, everyone ate lunch together.

Although Kangyun County is not far from Taojiazhuang, everyone felt homesick after not being home for a long time, especially with the holiday approaching.

Fortunately, everyone from the village was around, and the meal was enjoyed in a lively and enthusiastic manner.

Xu Ning also joined in the enthusiastic atmosphere, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.

Everyone was happy, but Xu Ning also noticed that Tao Jin was eating absentmindedly.

However, the two were not familiar with each other, and Xu Ning did not express any concern.

In fact, besides Tao Jin, who was also in a complicated state of mind, Tan Fengying in another private room also appeared relaxed on the surface but was worried inside.

Xu Ning's sudden progress made Tan Fengying feel threatened.

If Xu Ning were to choose to challenge a yellow card holder after two months of assessment, he would definitely be the first to be challenged.

Taojiazhuang will certainly not give up any opportunity to improve itself and defeat others.

"I'll go back and practice more after the drinking session!"

While eating, Tan Fengying had already begun to prepare herself to focus on martial arts training.

……

After the first lunch of the new year, the people from Taojiazhuang did not return to the camp together.

Everyone parted ways in twos and threes, taking advantage of the holiday to wander around the county town.

Today is the first day of the new year, and there are many activities such as temple fairs.

Tao Qing originally wanted to invite Xu Ning to go shopping together, but Xu Ning declined.

He bought some pastries, candies, and other gifts on the street and went to the residential area in the east of the city.

Xu Ning is going to visit Feng Sigua.

Yunshi Lane is not far from the residential area of ​​Dongcheng. Xu Ning arrived at his destination in just fifteen minutes.

"Young man, do you know where Feng Sigua lives?"

Upon arriving at the residential area, one is greeted by closely packed houses and courtyards, with each household separated only by a wall.

Xu Ning only knew that Feng Sigua lived in this area, but he didn't know exactly where he lived. So when he met some children on the road, he took the initiative to ask them for directions.

"You mean Uncle Sigua from the city guard?"

The child looked to be only seven or eight years old, with several other children following behind him, all with snot running down their noses and wrapped in thick cotton-padded coats. It was obvious that he was the leader of the group.

"It's him."

Xu Ning immediately recognized his identity upon hearing this.

"What do you want with him?"

The child tilted his head, not answering Xu Ning's question, but instead asking Xu Ning a question in return.

Xu Ning smiled and said, "I heard he was injured, so I came to see him."

"oh……"

The child nodded and said, "Come on, follow me, I'll take you there."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, young man."

Xu Ning was being polite.

The child ran and jumped, with several slugs following behind him in small, quick steps.

Xu Ning followed behind the group, circled around the alley a few times, and then arrived at a house.

"This is it."

A child points.

Xu Ning looked over.

The door of the house was half-closed, with Spring Festival couplets pasted on it and lanterns hanging, giving it a festive look.

Feng Sigua was, after all, a member of the city guard. Although his income was not as high as that of Xu Ning and other Black Armor Guards, it was not bad for an ordinary family in Kangyun County.

"Thank you very much, young man."

Xu Ning took out two pieces of silver from his waist: "Take these and buy firecrackers."

Upon seeing this, the child immediately declined, saying, "My mother said I can't take other people's money."

Xu Ning was amused by the child. He took out a bag of candy he had just bought and handed it over, saying, "Then I'll treat you to some candy."

The child hesitated for a moment, glanced at his little follower who was already drooling behind him, and finally took the bag of candy: "Thank you."

As he spoke, the child gave Xu Ning a proper bow.

Seeing their leader act this way, the underlings also stuck out their butts and bowed to Xu Ning to express their gratitude in a very proper manner.

"You're too kind."

Xu Ning waved his hand.

The children didn't linger; led by their leader, they went off to find a place to distribute the candy.

Looking at these children, Xu Ning was reminded of Tao Tao.

I wonder if Tao Tao has missed me since we left each other more than a month ago.

dong dong dong.

Xu Ning stepped forward and knocked on the door knocker.

"The door's open, just come in."

Xu Ning first heard footsteps approaching, and then heard a woman's voice.

Xu Ning pushed open the door and went inside.

In the small courtyard, a woman of about thirty years old was holding a handful of pumpkin seeds.

The woman had a large frame and looked very robust. There was a fierce look in her eyes and brows, and she was clearly not a simple character.

Xu Ning instantly recognized the woman as Feng Sigua's wife.

Feng Sigua had complained to himself more than once about his fierce wife.

"Who are you……"

Si Gua's wife looked at Xu Ning with a puzzled expression.

At first, when someone knocked on the door, she thought it was someone coming to wish her a Happy New Year. But when she got to the courtyard, she saw a tall, thin young man with sharp features walking in. She didn't recognize him.

"Sister-in-law, I'm Xu Ning, Lao Feng's colleague."

Xu Ning didn't act like a superior and introduced himself.

"Xu Ning..."

Si Gua's wife pondered for a moment, then suddenly widened her eyes: "Lord Xu?"

As she spoke, she quickly spat out the pumpkin seed shells from her mouth, turned around, and shouted at the top of her lungs, "Fourth Melon, Lord Xu is here!"

Immediately afterward, Xu Ning heard a series of clanging sounds.

Feng Sigua came out of the house and looked at Xu Ning with an unexpected expression: "Sir, what brings you here?"

Xu Ning looked Feng Sigua up and down and found that his lips were still a little pale and he looked a little weak, but judging from his movements, he was fine.

"I didn't come to see you when you were injured before."

Xu Ning handed the items to Si Gua's wife.

"Sir, please come inside quickly."

Feng Sigua quickly greeted him.

He truly hadn't expected Xu Ning to come.

Xu Ning had previously granted him a long vacation and had the clinic use the best medicine to recuperate him. During this time, she also sent people to visit him several times.

Feng Sigua was already satisfied with these concerns.

Although his wife still complained that she hadn't gained any benefits from following Lord Xu Ning and had instead been beaten up, Feng Sigua knew very well that among the Black Armor Guards, very few could be as considerate of their subordinates as Xu Ning.

Feng Sigua originally planned to rest for a few more days after the New Year before returning to work at the post station. He was also afraid that Xu Ning, who had not seen him for a long time, would look for someone else to be his deputy.

But to my surprise, before I even got back, Xu Ning came to visit me first.

"Is it just the two of you at home?"

Xu Ning entered the house and found no one else.

"My parents are at my older brother's house. We'll go over for dinner tonight," Feng Sigua said. "The two kids went out to play. It's the New Year, after all, let them have some fun."

The room wasn't large, and Xu Ning casually sat on a small stool, leaning against the stove.

The stove was filled with a mixture of firewood and coal, and the fire was burning very brightly.

The smoke from the stove went outside through a chimney.

"Lord Xu, please have some water."

Sigua's wife poured water into a clean teacup and brought it over.

Although she had expressed her dissatisfaction with Xu Ning before, she didn't dare to show even the slightest emotion in person.

Lord Xu was, after all, a member of the Black Armor Guard, and in their eyes, he was a high and mighty figure.