Lin Er was just asked to hold Fang Qiuhong down when Zhao Xiaofang arrived with the "Big Sister."
The Big Sister was truly a big sister.
A tall, robust physique.
Skin darker than the villagers from Kushan.
Around the same age as Captain Ou.
She figured once Hong Kong films became popular, this Big Sister would be referred to as "The Big Big Sister."
Zhao Xiaofang, like a small bird, linked arms with the Big Sister's elephant-like arm.
"Tian Jing, you're back?"
Tian Jing sized up Zhao Xiaofang. She had changed.
From head to toe, inside and out, she had changed, becoming like a bumpkin from the city.
Her demeanor had completely transformed, becoming ostentatious and insincere. Perhaps, this was her true nature all along.
"Yes, if I didn't come back, I was worried you'd miss me so much you couldn't sleep."
Tian Jing's words made three people change their expressions.
The first to change was Li Zhengguo, naturally. How could his wife flirt with others? Not even another woman.
Big Sister, who had been lazily observing Tian Jing with a hint of amusement in her eyes, immediately looked down at the woman on her arm upon hearing Tian Jing's words.
Zhao Xiaofang, startled by Tian Jing's remark, also looked up at Big Sister.
"Big Sister, I didn't! You have to believe me."
Hearing Zhao Xiaofang's plea, Tian Jing's suspicions were confirmed by ninety percent. She smiled charmingly.
"Xiaofang, you're too heartless. You've been away for so long, and you haven't even come to see me..."
Tian Jing's words were interrupted by a figure that suddenly lunged forward, like a door panel.
Tian Jing leaped onto her courtyard wall and raised a fist.
"Big Sister, this place is too small. And if anything gets broken, compensation will be required, and if anyone gets hurt, it'll mean jail time."
"How about we go to the mountain behind the village? We can fight freely there and avoid unnecessary trouble. Those who come to watch the fun and get hurt deserve it."
The door panel stopped before the door panel, looking at the rose bush covering the entire door. She grunted in agreement, "Fine, the mountain behind the village. Survival is at your own risk."
Tian Jing looked down at the door panel from her perch. "Then we'll need to write a life-and-death agreement. I don't want to be entangled in lawsuits."
Big Sister took a few steps back, tilting her head up to look at Tian Jing. "Very well, fetch some paper and ink."
Tian Jing didn't come down. She turned and called into the courtyard, "Uncle Xiao, bring the ink and brush, and please help me draft a life-and-death agreement."
"Yes, young miss."
Big Sister squinted, looking at Tian Jing's feet on the wall. Her feet were resting on the rose flowers, as if treading on air.
A technique of lightness?
Not only did Big Sister see it, but the villagers who had followed Zhao Xiaofang to watch the spectacle also saw it.
This? This, this.
Tian Jing's martial arts skills were unfathomable!
"Tian Jing."
Ouyang Meihua, cradling her large belly, came out, with the anxious Da Mai by her side.
"Tian Jing, you can't sign a life-and-death agreement! Zhao Xiaofang is a treacherous person. Who knows what underhanded tricks she might play?"
"Who are you looking down on?"
Big Sister's face flushed with anger. "I heard you're also a martial artist. The thousand-pound integrity of a martial artist is ruined by your words."
Ouyang Meihua retorted unceremoniously, "I'm talking about Zhao Xiaofang, not you. Did you leave your ears at home?"
"You? Do you know who she represents..."
Big Sister's words were cut short by a rapidly moving figure.
"Bang."
Zhao Xiaofang was kicked by Tian Jing into Li Aiguo's soybean field.
"Ah~ Ah~"
Zhao Xiaofang wailed as she was pricked by the half-dried soybean stalks.
The soybeans had yellowed and were almost ready for harvest.
With her fall, many pods had burst open.
Tian Jing helped Ouyang Meihua. "You knew she was treacherous, why did you come out? Aren't you just inviting her to cause trouble? Da Mai, quickly help your mother back inside."
"Yes."
Zhao Xiaofang painfully got up. "Big Sister~"
Li Aiguo had already run to the edge of his field. Seeing the burst pods and the crushed beans on the ground, he cried out heartache, "Zhao Xiaofang, pay for the damages."
Zhao Xiaofang pointed towards Ouyang Meihua. "Tian Jing kicked me. Go ask Tian Jing for compensation."
"If you hadn't pushed Ouyang Meihua, would Tian Jing have kicked you? Pay up quickly, or you won't be leaving Kushan."
"Oh, quite a bold statement. Why wouldn't she be able to leave Kushan?"
As Big Sister spoke, Li Aiguo paused for a moment, then turned to the villagers and shouted.
"Aren't you going to call the village chief to mediate? Otherwise, Zhao Xiaofang will do as she pleases in Kushan from now on."
"She dares!"
Tian Jing, supporting Ouyang Meihua to the entrance of Li Aiguo's courtyard, told Da Mai to help his mother inside and close the door. She then turned and heard the conversation from behind.
"Big Sister, after we settle our score, we can deal with these trivial matters. What's the point of using brute force to threaten ordinary people?"
"Li Aiguo, Zhao Xiaofang is just a dog. Once her master is defeated, she'll behave. Compensation will definitely be paid, just wait."
Big Sister's expression turned extremely ugly. "Tian Jing, be careful not to twist your tongue."
"I'm returning your words."
Tian Jing replied lightly and waved to Xiao Shuyuan by the courtyard entrance. "Uncle Xiao, bring it here."
"Yes."
Tian Jing glanced over the document, took the ink pad from Xiao Shuyuan, and walked towards Big Sister.
"It's not too late to regret it now."
Big Sister extended her right index finger, dipped it in the ink pad, and pressed it onto the paper.
Tian Jing raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you going to look?"
"I trust you."
"Hehehe."
Tian Jing's smile bloomed like a flower. "Trust me? If you trust me, you shouldn't have brought Zhao Xiaofang here. If you trust me, you should have backed out just now. Now, it's too late."
Tian Jing placed her fingerprint on the paper, then handed the life-and-death agreement to her husband, who was anxiously standing by her side.
"Zheng Ge, if, and I mean if, I die, raise the three children and then come find me."
"No, you know I don't wait for time or anyone."
"Then it's up to fate."
Tian Jing turned and clasped her fists. "Big Sister, please!"
"Please!"
Big Sister returned the salute with a fist and quickly sprinted towards the end of the village. "Let's finish this quickly."
"Alright."
Tian Jing leaped up, stepped onto her courtyard wall, and glided over the main house roof towards the back mountain.
The onlookers quickly followed.
...
Li Zhengguo handed the life-and-death agreement to his worried father-in-law. "Don't worry, Grandpa. Tiantian's skills are excellent. Uncle Xiao, take Grandpa back."
"Yes, son-in-law."
Li Zhengguo looked at his mother. "Mom, if the worst happens, take Da Hao and the others. The land at Grandpa's quadrangle will be gifted to him."
"Mhm, mhm." Mother Li's eyes were blurred with tears, but she managed to open them. "You go quickly, go cheer for Tiantian."
"Okay, Mom will close the courtyard gate."
By the time Li Zhengguo arrived, many people had gathered at the foot of the mountain, but Tiantian and Big Sister were nowhere to be seen.
He knew they must have been led into the mountain by Tiantian, who used plants to make her abilities appear like martial arts.
He started up the mountain, but Brother Niu stopped him. "Your wife told you to wait at the foot of the mountain."
Li Zhengguo pushed Brother Niu aside. "No, I have to see it myself. I can't wait."
Some of the bolder villagers, seeing Li Zhengguo go up the mountain, cautiously followed behind him.
Li Zhengguo ignored them all. He focused on running fast, quickly leaving the villagers behind.
...
As soon as they reached the mountain, Big Sister clasped her hands, said, "Be careful," and launched a fierce punch.
Tian Jing merely dodged.
After a few exchanges, she had a good understanding of Big Sister's martial arts style.
No wonder this Big Sister had grown to look like this; she practiced extremely strong and yang martial arts.
Her moves were characterized by wide, sweeping attacks.
Using softness to overcome hardness would suffice.
Her abilities, disguised as lightness techniques, allowed for elusive dodges and feints.
Soon, Big Sister's movements began to slow down.
"Tian Jing, what's the point of dodging? Fist against fist, foot against foot, that's true martial arts."
"Is it?"
Tian Jing smiled faintly. "Martial arts aren't only about wide, sweeping attacks like yours. However, since you want fist against fist and foot against foot, I'll oblige. You should be prepared."