Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

"This is a special scroll my father gave me. It can form a protective shield to temporarily resist enemy attacks." Han Feng explained lightly.

"Thank you!" Lin Feng said gratefully.

At this moment, the strong man was stunned when he saw this change. He roared and waved his arms again, trying to break through the protective shield with greater force. However, no matter how hard he tried, the protective shield was still indestructible.

"Let's rush out now!" Lin Feng shouted loudly.

Everyone reacted immediately and rushed out of the cave. They took advantage of this opportunity to break through the encirclement and ran into the depths of the dense forest.

"Don't let them get away!" The strong man was furious and ordered his men to chase them. However, their speed was far slower than Lin Feng and his group, and they were soon left behind.

After running for a while, Lin Feng and his group finally stopped and hid behind a big tree, breathing heavily.

"We seem to have successfully gotten rid of them." Li Feng said, wiping the sweat from his forehead.

"Yes, but we can't let our guard down." Lin Feng said seriously, "The bandits won't give up so easily."

"What should we do next?" Su Yu asked.

"Let's find a place to hide first, and then find a way to contact Elder Yun." Lin Feng suggested, "This way we can get more support."

"Okay, we'll do as you say." Liu Qing agreed.

"Don't worry, I will guard outside to prevent the enemy from launching a sneak attack." Han Feng offered.

"Thank you for your help." Lin Feng said gratefully.

Han Feng nodded, turned and walked towards a forest not far away, standing there vigilantly observing the movements around him.

"We have to contact Elder Yun as soon as possible and tell him what happened to us." Liu Qing took out a communication stone and crushed it gently. Then, a ray of light flashed and the message was transmitted to the distance.

"Next, we just need to wait for news from Master Yun." Liu Qing breathed a sigh of relief.

"Well, we also need to rest well and recover our strength during this period of time." Lin Feng added.

"I hope Mr. Yun can receive our news as soon as possible." Su Yu said softly.

"It will be fine." Lin Feng comforted.

At this moment, Han Feng suddenly came back with an extremely serious expression: "Lin Feng, there is new movement outside, we have to move quickly."

"What's wrong?" Lin Feng asked.

"The bandits seem to have intensified their search efforts and are active nearby," said Han Feng.

"Then let's go now." Lin Feng made a prompt decision, "Follow the direction of the stream. The terrain over there is complicated and it's not easy to be discovered."

"Okay, let's go!" Liu Qing said firmly.

Everyone quickly packed up their luggage and followed Lin Feng along the stream. Although the environment in the dense forest was difficult, they were full of firm confidence. The road ahead was still unknown, but they knew that only by unity could they overcome all difficulties.

"Come on, we have to hold on!" Su Yu clenched his fists, his eyes determined.

"That's right, keep going!" Lin Feng responded.

They continued to move forward in the dense forest, with the sun shining through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows. At this moment, they seemed to feel unprecedented strength and moved forward firmly towards the challenges of the future.

"No matter what awaits us ahead, we will definitely overcome it!" Li Feng said firmly.

"Yes, I will!" Liu Qing responded with a smile.

As they continued to move forward, a strange sound suddenly came from the distance, like someone whispering. Everyone stopped and exchanged glances.

"What's that sound?" Su Yu asked with a frown.

"It sounds like someone is chanting a spell..." Lin Feng narrowed his eyes and looked around vigilantly.

"Let's go and take a look." Han Feng said in a low voice.

Several people cautiously approached the source of the sound and found a figure in an open space who was concentrating on chanting some kind of spell. The air around him seemed to fluctuate because of his voice.

"Is this a mysterious sorcerer?" Su Yu said puzzledly.

"I don't know, but he doesn't seem to have any ill will towards us." Lin Feng answered cautiously.

"I'll go take a look." Han Feng took the initiative to step forward and slowly walked towards the figure.

"Be careful." Lin Feng reminded.

Han Feng nodded and slowly walked towards the mysterious sorcerer. When he got closer, he found that the other party was an old man in a robe, with a calm face, eyes slightly closed, and concentrating on chanting a spell.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Han Feng asked in a low voice.

The old man opened his eyes, looked at Han Feng calmly, and then slowly said: "Young man, don't panic. I am casting a spell to protect this forest."

"Protect the forest?" Han Feng was a little confused.

"Yes, there are many dangers in this forest and I need to maintain the balance here," said the old man.

"Were you sent by the bandits?" Lin Feng walked forward with a vigilant look.

"My name is Yun Lao, and I am the guardian of this forest." The old man said calmly, "I know you are good people, and I am willing to help you."

"Master Yun?" Lin Feng asked in surprise, "We really need your help."

"Come with me, I have a hidden place that can protect you." Old Yun stood up and said slowly.

"Really? That's great!" Liu Qing said happily.

"Thank you, Mr. Yun." Su Yu said gratefully.

"You're welcome. Let's go." Old Yun smiled and led everyone towards a dense forest.

Led by Master Yun, the group followed a hidden path into a deeper forest. The sun shone through the lush leaves, casting mottled shadows, and the air was fresh and moist.

"It's safe here." Elder Yun stopped and pointed to a small hut in front of him. "You can rest here."

"Thank you, Mr. Yun." Lin Feng said gratefully.

"You're welcome, come in." Old Yun said with a smile.

A few people walked into the small hut and saw that the interior was simply and neatly decorated. There were some ancient runes hanging on the wall, emitting a faint light.

"It's so nice here." Su Yu exclaimed.

"Yes, we can have a good rest here." Li Feng said.

"Don't worry, I will keep watch for you outside." said Mr. Yun.

"Mr. Yun, you are so kind." Liu Qing said gratefully. "You're welcome. This is what I should do." Mr. Yun smiled and left.

Several people sat in the hut, discussing future plans with each other. Lin Feng took out the map and carefully studied the next route.

"Let's rest here for one night and set off tomorrow," said Lin Feng.

"Okay, I hope everything goes well tomorrow." Su Yu said softly.

"It will definitely go smoothly." Lin Feng said firmly.

They spent a peaceful night in the hut. The next morning, sunlight shone through the window, and they packed their bags and prepared to move on.

The morning sun shone through the window of the hut onto everyone's face, bringing a touch of warmth. Lin Feng was the first to wake up, and he got up gently, fearing to wake up his sleeping companions. He walked out of the hut and saw that Yun Lao was already waiting outside.

"Good morning, Lin Feng." Old Yun greeted with a smile.

"Morning, Mr. Yun." Lin Feng responded, "Thank you so much for last night."

"You're welcome. This is the place I'm responsible for guarding. Naturally, I have to provide you with a safe place." Old Yun waved his hand and said.

"So what should we do next? Is there anything we need to pay attention to?" Lin Feng asked.

Elder Yun looked at the dense forest in the distance and said solemnly, "The bandits' search force is indeed very strong, but as long as you follow the route I provide, you should be able to reach your next destination safely."

"Will this road be safe?" Lin Feng asked worriedly.

"I believe in my judgment. But you still have to be vigilant along the way." Elder Yun said, "I have prepared a detailed map for you, which marks some key locations and possible dangers."

"Thank you, Mr. Yun." Lin Feng took the map and looked at every detail carefully.

At this time, a slight sound came from the hut, and the other companions began to wake up one after another. Liu Qing rubbed her sleepy eyes, walked out of the hut, and saw Yun Lao and Lin Feng standing there talking.

"Good morning, you're already up." Liu Qing greeted with a smile.

"Good morning, Liu Qing." Elder Yun nodded, "Once you are ready, you can set off."

Su Yu and Li Feng also came out quickly. They had a simple breakfast together, packed their luggage, and prepared to continue their journey.

"Then we will follow your instructions." Lin Feng said gratefully.

“Remember, don’t panic when you encounter difficulties. Unity is the most important thing.” Elder Yun warned.

"Understood!" Several people responded firmly.

After bidding farewell to Master Yun, Lin Feng and his group followed the instructions on the map. They passed through a dense forest and a winding path. Although the environment along the way was difficult, they avoided many potential dangers thanks to Master Yun's instructions.

After walking for a while, a fork appeared in front of them. Several small paths intertwined with each other, making Lin Feng feel a little confused.

"Is this the fork in the map?" Su Yu asked, looking carefully at the map in his hand.

"Yes." Lin Feng nodded and said, "We should choose the path in the middle."

Just as everyone was about to step onto the path in the middle, a low sound of footsteps came from not far away. Everyone immediately stopped, held their breath, and looked around vigilantly.

"Is it the enemy?" Li Feng asked in a low voice.

"I don't know. Let's hide and observe first." Lin Feng ordered softly.

Several people quickly hid in the nearby bushes. Through the gaps between the leaves, they saw a group of people walking towards them along a path. Those people were wearing ragged clothes, holding various weapons in their hands, and had cold expressions. They were the bandits' men.

"They seem to be searching for something too." Su Yu said with a frown.

"We can't let them discover our whereabouts." Lin Feng said calmly, "We must avoid them."

After the group of bandits disappeared into another path, Lin Feng and his companions slowly stood up from their hiding place.

"Let's change our route now," Lin Feng suggested.

"But this deviates from the route that Elder Yun gave us." Liu Qing said a little worriedly.

"It's okay. I'll try my best to make sure we're heading in the right direction." Lin Feng said, taking out the map to confirm again. "We can go around to the mountain over there and observe the terrain of the entire area from a high vantage point. This will help us better understand the surrounding movements."

Several people nodded and agreed to his plan. So, the group changed their original plan and started heading towards the mountain.

During the climb, the mountain became steeper and the road more rugged. However, inspired by the common goal, no one complained and became more determined.

After finally climbing to the top of the mountain, looking down, the entire dense forest was in sight. However, at this moment, a loud whistle suddenly came from the distance, echoing in the forest like some kind of signal.

"What's going on?" Su Yu said in surprise.

"Oh no, the bandits must have discovered our actions!" Li Feng said anxiously.

"Look over there!" Liu Qing pointed to a small path below, where a dozen bandits holding sharp blades were running towards them.

"What should we do now?" Su Yu looked at the approaching enemy, his heart filled with fear.

"Don't be afraid, follow the original plan." Lin Feng said calmly, "Split up and run away, use the terrain to get rid of them!"

"Okay!" Everyone quickly split up and evacuated in different directions.

Lin Feng stayed at the end, trying to stop the enemy's pursuit with his bow and arrow. He quickly loaded the arrows, pulled the bowstring, and shot a series of arrows, accurately hitting several bandits who were rushing in the front, causing their team to fall into chaos.

Just as Lin Feng was about to evacuate with everyone, a voice came from the side: "Young man, don't fight so many enemies alone, retreat with us."

The person who spoke was Old Yun, who had come to Lin Feng's side at some point in time.

"Master Yun?" Lin Feng looked at the old man who suddenly appeared in surprise.

"There is not much time left, let's go." Old Yun said firmly, reaching out his hand to pull Lin Feng away from the danger quickly.

The few of them reunited deep in the dense forest. After confirming that they were safe, they rested for a while and then started their difficult journey again.

"Thank you, Elder Yun." Lin Feng panted and said, "Without your help, the consequences would be disastrous."

"You're welcome. This is what I should do." Elder Yun smiled, "But we can't relax yet. The bandits won't stop chasing us easily."

"What should we do next?" Su Yu asked.

"Continue along this route." Elder Yun pointed to a section of the route on the map, "You will reach a safe area soon."

"Then I'll leave it to you." Lin Feng nodded.

In this way, under the leadership of Mr. Yun, the group continued to move forward along the newly planned road.

Lin Feng and his team continued to move forward along the newly planned road. The surrounding environment became more dangerous, and there was an uneasy atmosphere in the dense forest. Despite this, they still took firm steps, full of trust and tacit understanding between each other.

"There are indeed many dangers in this forest." Su Yu said as he walked, "But with Master Yun here, we feel much more at ease." (End of this chapter)