Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

"Yes, thanks to Mr. Yun's help, we were able to successfully avoid those bandits." Liu Qing nodded in agreement.

The conversation between the people echoed in the forest, occasionally attracting the sound of birds. Just then, they came to an open area, where the sun shone through the treetops, casting mottled shadows, making it look particularly bright.

"It looks like we are going to pass through this open area." Li Feng said, "Everyone be careful, this kind of place is easy to be discovered by the enemy."

"Well, let's speed up and try not to stop." Lin Feng reminded.

Several people quickly crossed the open area, and just as they were about to enter the dense forest on the other side, they suddenly heard a chaotic sound of footsteps from the side. Everyone immediately became alert, drew their weapons, and looked around nervously.

Several figures emerged from the woods, led by a young man holding a long knife. His eyes were sharp, and he was obviously a member of the bandits. Following him were five or six of the bandits' equally armed men.

"You are indeed here!" the young bandit sneered, "Hand over the map and all your belongings, and I will spare your lives!"

"You wish!" Lin Feng clenched the bow and arrow in his hand and responded coldly.

As the two sides confronted each other, the air seemed to freeze, with only the sound of breeze blowing the leaves breaking the silence.

Just when the situation was about to explode, a beam of white light descended from the sky and hit the leader of the bandits. The man immediately covered his chest and fell down in pain. Then, more light flew in from all directions, knocking all the surrounding bandits to the ground.

"This is..." Everyone was shocked and turned to look at the light source.

I saw Old Yun standing not far behind them, waving a strange magic staff in his hand. It was he who exerted this powerful force.

"Mr. Yun, what are you doing...?" Lin Feng asked in surprise.

"I knew you would face such danger a long time ago, so I have been protecting you in secret." Elder Yun replied with a smile, "Now is not the time to be surprised. Come with me quickly, this place is no longer safe."

Several people quickly followed Yun Lao, passed through a bush in front of them, and came to a hidden path. The path was winding and seemed to lead deeper into the forest.

"Where are we going?" Su Yu asked.

"Go to a more secret place, where there are things that can help you." Yun Lao explained, "Also, the tests you are about to face will be more severe. Only by passing these tests can you finally find a way out."

The few of them looked at each other, and although they were a little nervous, they were more determined. They knew that there would be more challenges waiting for them in the next journey.

"No matter how difficult the road ahead is, we will not back down," Lin Feng said firmly.

"Very good, then let's move on." Old Yun nodded approvingly.

In this way, under the leadership of Master Yun, the group embarked on a new journey. Their hearts were filled with faith and courage to meet the upcoming unknowns and challenges.

"Wait, there seems to be some movement over there!" Liu Qing suddenly stopped and pointed to a small hill not far away.

Everyone looked in the direction of her finger and saw a few vague figures moving on the top of the hill.

"Is he an enemy or a friend?" Li Feng asked with a frown.

"No matter what it is, we must be prepared to deal with it." Lin Feng said calmly, "Let's go over and see what happened."

The men slowly approached the hill, each step cautious. As they got closer, they finally saw the true faces of the figures.

The men slowly approached the hillock, each step full of caution. As they got closer, they finally saw the true faces of the figures - it turned out to be a group of people dressed as villagers, about a dozen people, men, women, young and old, gathered together and seemed to be discussing something.

"They don't look like enemies." Su Yu said softly, with a hint of relief in her tone.

"But we still have to be careful." Li Feng still held the sword tightly in his hand, looking around sharply.

Lin Feng nodded and took the lead. When they walked into the circle of villagers, the villagers immediately became alert, picked up various crude weapons at hand, and looked at them warily.

"Everyone, please don't misunderstand me." Lin Feng raised his hands to indicate that he had no hostility. "We are just passing by here and want to confirm the situation."

The villagers looked at each other in bewilderment. An older villager came out and looked at them with a wary look. "Who are you? Why did you come to us?"

"We are adventurers, fleeing from the bandits." Lin Feng explained, "We are just passing through this area and hope to get some help."

After hearing their explanation, the old villager's frown relaxed a little, but he was still a little wary. "Are you really trying to avoid the bandits?"

"That's true." Lin Feng nodded and said, "We just encountered a group of bandits. Thanks to Elder Yun's help, we were able to escape danger."

Hearing this, several villagers began to discuss in low voices, obviously having heard of the name of Yun Lao. The old villagers looked at Yun Lao again, with a little more respect in their expressions.

"Is this Senior Yun?" the old villager asked tentatively.

"Yes, it's me." Elder Yun responded with a smile, "Don't worry too much, we don't want to cause you any trouble."

The villagers were relieved, and the old villagers came forward to greet them enthusiastically. "So that's how it is. Please come in. Our village is not far ahead. You can rest here for a while, and we will provide the necessary help."

Lin Feng and his group followed the old villagers into the village. The villagers were a little surprised to see them, but soon they welcomed them warmly. The women were busy preparing meals, while the children were curiously watching these outsiders.

"Thank you so much." Lin Feng said gratefully, "We are just taking a short break and don't want to disturb you for too long."

"You're welcome. It's so chaotic outside now, and kind-hearted people like you are rare." The old villager smiled and handed each person a bowl of hot porridge.

"These people are so brave!" a young villager whispered in admiration, "They can even defeat the bandits."

"Yes, I heard that they rescued a lot of people!" another villager echoed.

After hearing these compliments, Lin Feng's face flushed slightly and he smiled modestly.

After dinner, the old villager found a simple map and pointed to a route, saying, "Go north from here, through a dense forest, and over a mountain, and you will reach a safe town. There are government guards there, and they should be able to protect your safety."

"Thank you so much!" Lin Feng took the map excitedly, "We will definitely remember this kindness in our hearts."

"Well, it's getting late, you should leave quickly." The old villager reminded, "Be careful on the road."

They said goodbye to the villagers and continued on their new journey. This time, they were full of confidence and expectation, because they knew that as long as they persisted, there would be a bright future ahead.

"Mr. Yun, do you think this road is really safe?" Su Yu asked worriedly.

"Don't worry," Elder Yun said with a smile, "As long as we work together, there is nothing we can't overcome. However, we do need to be careful, after all, the bandits won't give up easily."

"Well, we will definitely succeed." Lin Feng said firmly.

The group continued to move forward, through the dense forest, towards the legendary town. Behind them, a group of villagers silently watched their backs and prayed for their safety.

"I hope they can find a way out smoothly." The old villager whispered. "I hope they can find a way out smoothly." The old villager whispered.

Led by Master Yun, Lin Feng and his group followed the route on the map. The road in the dense forest became more and more rugged, but their steps became more determined. The sun shone through the treetops, and mottled light and shadows danced on the ground, accompanied by a gentle breeze, bringing a hint of coolness.

"The terrain here is really complicated." Li Feng sighed, pushing aside a clump of low bushes with his hand.

"The more complex the terrain, the more advantageous it is for us." Liu Qing said, "It is unlikely that the bandits will track us in a place like this."

"That's right," Lin Feng nodded in agreement, "We must take advantage of the terrain and cross this dense forest as quickly as possible."

Suddenly, there was a sound of hurried footsteps in front of them, and several people immediately became alert. They quickly hid behind a big tree, ready to deal with possible dangers. A moment later, a young figure ran out of the woods, stopped panting, and looked around.

"Who is it?" Liu Qing asked softly.

"Looks like someone who's lost." Su Yu guessed.

The young man obviously noticed them, and after hesitating for a moment, he finally mustered up the courage to step forward. "Hello, my name is Zhao Ming, and I'm lost in the woods. Who are you..."

"We are also lost," Lin Feng replied with a smile, and at the same time signaled everyone to relax their vigilance, "We plan to go to a safe place, you can come with us."

Zhao Ming's eyes flashed with surprise and gratitude. "Really? Thank you so much! I'm not familiar with this place and I can't find a way out."

"No problem," Lin Feng nodded, "It's always good for us to help each other more."

The group continued to move forward, and with the addition of a new member, their team became more diverse. Zhao Ming was not familiar with the forest, but he had a wealth of knowledge in other areas, which made the conversation between them very interesting.

"There are so many kinds of plants here!" Zhao Ming said excitedly, "These herbs can be used for treatment, and those fruits can satisfy hunger."

"You also know about herbs?" Su Yu asked curiously.

"Yes, I have learned some herbal knowledge. Although I am not particularly proficient in it, it is enough to deal with some simple situations," Zhao Ming explained.

"That's great, we just need talents like this." Lin Feng praised.

After passing through a dense forest, they came to an open area. In front of them was a rushing stream, the water made a gurgling sound and seemed particularly clear.

"We need to cross the river," Lin Feng looked at Yun Lao, "Is there any good idea?"

"This river is not wide, we can build a simple bridge across it," suggested Mr. Yun.

"Good idea!" Lin Feng agreed.

Several people started to build a simple bridge, and Zhao Ming also helped to pick up branches and stones. After some efforts, they finally built a simple but stable bridge. Everyone crossed the river carefully, feeling full of a sense of accomplishment.

"It's finally over!" Liu Qing breathed a sigh of relief.

"There's a mountain ahead," said Elder Yun, pointing to the rolling hills in the distance. "We have to climb over this mountain to reach the town."

"Is everyone ready?" Lin Feng asked.

"Ready!" everyone answered in unison.

Just as they were about to set off, they suddenly heard a slight noise coming from behind. They turned around immediately and saw several strange figures approaching quietly.

"Be careful!" Li Feng reminded in a low voice.

The men had obviously noticed them and quickened their pace. The leader was holding a short knife and had a fierce look in his eyes, and was obviously a member of the gang.

"Here we go again!" Lin Feng said coldly, "I won't let you succeed easily this time."

"Stop! Hand over the maps and valuables!" the bandit shouted.

"Dream on!" Lin Feng clenched the bow and arrow in his hand, ready to fight.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense and a fierce battle was about to break out.

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

"Don't worry, I will protect you all." Mr. Yun said calmly.

Suddenly, a beam of white light came out from Elder Yun's hand and hit the leader of the bandits. The man screamed and fell to the ground in pain. Seeing this, the other bandits retreated and dared not move forward.

"What's going on?" Zhao Ming looked at Mr. Yun in surprise.

"This is just a little trick of mine." Elder Yun explained with a smile, "Now is not the time to chat. Follow me quickly. It's very dangerous here."

Several people quickly followed Yun Lao and climbed up the mountain road. The mountain road became steeper and steeper, surrounded by mist, as if they were in a fairyland.

"This mountain is so high!" Liu Qing exclaimed.

"The higher the better," Li Feng said with a smile, "It will be harder to catch up this way."

"There is an open space ahead," Elder Yun suddenly said, "We can take a rest there."

The few people walked into the open space. It was quiet all around, with only the sound of birds singing and the rustling of leaves in the wind. Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence.

"Another enemy?" Li Feng asked nervously.

"No," Elder Yun shook his head, "This time, it's the friend we need."

As soon as he finished speaking, a dozen soldiers in uniform appeared in front of them, and one of them, a man who looked like a general, stepped forward.

"Who are you?" Li Feng asked puzzledly.

"We are the government guards," the general said. "We heard that you have gone through many dangers along the way, so we came to greet you."

"It turns out to be friendly forces!" Lin Feng said happily.

"Who is this?" The general turned his gaze to Old Yun.

"This is our good friend," Lin Feng introduced. "It is with his help that we were able to get here smoothly." (End of this chapter)