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The old boatman's eldest son was quite smart. When he heard the noise outside stop, he was about to go out.

The old boatman grabbed him and said, "We don't even know who won yet, you're risking your life if you go out like this!"

"Mr. Zhou said that we just need to wait inside."

Boss Yu glanced at his father and explained in a low voice: "It's quiet outside now."

"If the pirates had won, they would have been in the boat by now, and we would have been caught soon."

"The fact that there is no movement outside means that the people led by Master Zhou have subdued the pirates."

As soon as these words came out, the old boatman's face suddenly froze. Although he had just comforted himself in his heart that the guards brought by Mr. Zhou must be very good, he knew in his heart that no matter how powerful they were, there were so many pirates and Mr. Zhou only had those few guards.

As the saying goes, two fists are no match for four hands, and you will never win.

He hid in here simply because he was too scared.

Listening to his eldest son's words at this time, he felt as if he had heard it wrongly, but when he thought about it carefully, he felt that it made sense.

It is not impossible that Mr. Zhou could work together with Mr. Xu to drive away those pirates.

Boss Yu leaned out and then walked out carefully.

What he had in mind was just a guess and might not be completely correct.

Only when he walked outside did he see clearly what was going on. Those ferocious bandits were tied up in a corner, while Mr. Zhou and his wife were standing at the bow of the boat. The cold wind blew up their clothes and hair.

He was in a trance for a moment and felt that the two of them looked like fairies on the sea.

An Er dealt with the bandits on the Xu family's boat and turned around and got off the boat.

The pirates were tied up together. Xu Ning looked at Wu Yong coldly: "Your good days are over."

Wu Yong snorted coldly: "It's my bad luck. I didn't expect there would be such a powerful person on this ship."

Seeing this, Xu Yan stepped forward and kicked Wu Yong hard. Wu Yong groaned and she immediately ran back like a little rabbit and hid behind Xu Ning.

Wu Yong looked at Xu Yan, a hint of interest flashed in his eyes, and then he laughed: "Miss Xu really makes me like her more and more!"

"I will definitely marry you in some time!"

Xu Yan's face turned pale and she hid behind Xu Ning. She said in a trembling voice: "You are dreaming!"

Wu Yong laughed: "Just wait."

Xu Ning looked at him coldly, his eyes as sharp as a blade, but Wu Yong was not afraid at all: "Don't you want to send me to the government?"

"Don't worry, I'll be there for a few days at most and then I'll be out."

"Then I will settle the accounts with Master Xu that we haven't settled today."

Even though Wu Yong was caught, he did not show any fear at all.

Xu Ning's heart tightened, he knew that what Wu Yong said was very likely true.

Collusion between officials and bandits is not uncommon.

Every time the pirates caused a death, the government would go out with a grand fanfare, but then return in disgrace.

At this moment, Xu Ning suddenly thought, is the government really so useless?

Can’t you even do anything about a few pirates?

Or are these pirates originally connected with the government?

Xu Ning's face became uglier and uglier, because the more he thought about it, the more frightened he became.

Wu Yong looked at him like this, with a gloomy smile on his face: "Master Xu, it is better to know less about some things."

"Just wait until I come to the Xu family with the betrothal gifts to ask for Miss Yanyan's hand in marriage."

After saying this, his face was full of pride.

Even if he was captured today, it would not matter. It was obvious that those people were not from nearby. They were just passing by. At most, he could send himself to the yamen and then come out after they left. It would be the same as usual.

Xu Ning was filled with murderous intent. Yanyan was being targeted. If he didn't kill these people, there would be endless trouble.

Wu Yong was a man who lived on the edge of a knife. When he saw that Xu Ning's expression was not right, he knew that Xu Ning had some unusual thoughts.

But Wu Yong was not worried at all. He said in a colder voice, "I advise Master Xu to give up those thoughts."

"Don't you ever think about why we never took action against the Xu family before?"

"We are here to seek money. If you give us money readily, we will accept it. This is something that everyone will be happy about."

"But this time it's different. Have you ever wondered why?"

"If I die, not only will your brothers in my village not let you go, but that man will not let you go either."

"I advise you to think twice before you act."

Xu Ning's face suddenly turned extremely ugly.

He ignored Wu Yong and went back into the boat to start writing a letter.

Through the information conveyed by Wu Yong, he basically knew that someone was targeting their Xu family.

You should first remind the people at home so that they can prepare early.

The night is exceptionally long.

The pirates have been caught, so they can naturally have a good sleep.

The next day Xu Ning got up early.

There was a dark circle under his eyes. Logically speaking, since the pirates had been caught, this night should be extra safe and everyone could have a good rest.

But Xu Ning thought about it all night, and the more he thought about it, the more frightened he became.

I’m afraid that the Xu family will suffer a great disaster this time.

The haggardness on his face was visible to the naked eye. He straightened his clothes and then said to Xu Yan, "Let's go meet our benefactor."

If Zhou Jingxuan's men had not arrived in time last night, Xu Ning didn't dare to imagine what the consequences would have been.

The result that the person behind the scenes wanted was completely achieved.

By then, if Yan'er surrenders herself to the pirates, he might die or become disabled.

The Xu family’s goods were lost and their credibility was completely destroyed.

He didn't believe that the Xu family was absolutely safe. Since the people behind the scenes were plotting against the Xu family, they would definitely not just be plotting against him.

This is also the reason why he would write the letter overnight and send it out as soon as he arrived at the shore.

Xu Ning took Xu Yan and went to visit Zhou Jingxuan and others with a thank-you gift.

A moment of kindness actually saved himself, and Xu Ning was extremely grateful for his decision.

When Zhou Jingxuan and the others heard Xu Ning coming, they knew it was about what happened last night.

Xu Ning and Xu Yan came in with gifts. When they came, Xu Ning told Xu Yan to behave himself.

To be able to easily have so many powerful guards, they must not be an ordinary family.

Seeing the two, Xu Ning bowed and said, "Thank you, Brother Zhou, for rescuing me last night."

"If Brother Zhou's guards hadn't arrived in time, I'm afraid Xu would have met with an accident last night."

"I came here today with my two little sisters to express my gratitude."

After saying that, he took Xu Yan and bowed again.

As the saying goes, courtesy is never a bad thing, and being polite never does any harm.

Zhou Jingxuan quickly waved his hand, motioning for the two to sit down.

"Those pirates have been captured last night. I will have them sent to the government as soon as we reach the shore."

Zhou Jingxuan said slowly: "From now on, these pirates will never be able to harm the people again."

After he finished speaking, Xu Ning lowered his head and sighed softly: "Brother Zhou, you don't know."

"These are not all the pirates."

"They are still here, and..."

He suddenly paused and hesitated, not knowing whether to say it or not.