Alliance: Start Suona, send away the stupid sister Zhou

"Humph, do you think you can scare me like this? Don't dream!" Qin Yue waved the two swords in his hands, trying to find Yang Lie from all directions. The surrounding villagers also became nervous, holding their weapons tightly, fearing a sudden attack.

Suddenly, an old voice sounded from the depths of the cave: "Foolish boys, you don't know what you are facing." The voice was full of majesty and disdain, which made everyone shudder.

Lin Feng's eyes narrowed, and he quickly scanned the surroundings, trying to find the source of the sound. "Who is playing tricks over there? Get out!"

In the darkness, a shadow slowly emerged. It was an old man wearing a simple robe, holding a shiny black cane in his hand. There was a faint light flashing in his eyes, which made people feel awe involuntarily.

"Who are you? Why are you helping Yang Lie!" Yun Yao stepped forward and asked coldly.

The old man smiled slightly, revealing a kind expression: "Young man, I am a hermit in this valley and the guardian of this place. Although Yang Lie behaved improperly, he is my student."

Everyone was shocked when these words came out. Lin Feng frowned and said angrily: "Your students have done so many bad things, how can you help them?!"

"Humph, ignorant child." The old man shook his head, "You don't understand the truth of the matter at all. Yang Lie did this because he was investigating something more important."

Lin Feng's heart was shaken, and he vaguely felt that there was a bigger conspiracy behind this matter. But he didn't have time to think about it, because the old man's cane suddenly swung, and a strong wind wave rushed towards him.

"Everyone, retreat quickly!" Lin Feng shouted loudly, and quickly retreated with his companions. The air wave hit the cave wall with a loud bang, and the whole cave shook.

"Old man, stop playing tricks!" Qin Yue roared, waving his two swords and rushing towards the old man. However, the old man's speed was far beyond that of an ordinary person, and he easily dodged the attack and counterattacked.

Seeing this, Liu Qing quickly jumped up and blocked a heavy blow with the sword, but the huge force still made her fly backwards. "Ahem... this guy is amazingly strong!" She wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, her eyes full of anger.

"We have to find Yang Lie's weakness and can't let them hold him back for too long." Lin Feng whispered to Yun Yao.

At this moment, a little boy from the village sneaked into the cave and saw this scene. He couldn't help but exclaimed: "It's amazing! They are all our heroes!"

Hearing the child's voice, the old man's face changed slightly. The boy's eyes were pure and brave, which made the old man's heart waver for a moment. Taking this opportunity, Lin Feng pounced on Yang Lie and stabbed out with his long sword like a dragon.

However, Yang Lie's figure disappeared again, leaving only a faint trace of smoke. The old man smiled bitterly: "Forget it, today's matter ends here. Yang Lie has left here, but I will give you three days to prepare. If you are still alive by then, then this battle will determine the final victory or defeat."

As the words fell, the shadows of the old man and Yang Lie disappeared completely. Only panting and exhausted bodies remained in the cave.

"Are they gone?" Liu Qing got up and brushed off the dust on his body.

"We have escaped this time, but this does not mean it is over." Lin Feng said in a deep voice, "We must find out their details, otherwise it will be difficult to deal with them in the future."

"That's right." Yun Yao nodded in agreement, "Go back, take good care of your injuries, and prepare for the next battle."

The villagers gathered around and asked about the injuries. A middle-aged woman held the child's hand and said, "Children, you have worked hard. Go back and rest."

"We will win." The little boy looked at Lin Feng with respect in his eyes, "Uncle, I believe you can defeat them!"

Lin Feng smiled and patted his head: "Let's work hard together."

As the night deepened, concerned voices of villagers could be heard from outside the cave, but the hearts of the people inside the cave were filled with new fighting spirit and challenges.

"What kind of day will tomorrow be?" Liu Qing whispered, with a glimmer of anticipation and determination in his eyes.

"No matter what, we must go all out." Lin Feng's eyes were determined. He turned around and said to his companions, "Let's go back and have a good rest, heal our injuries, and then discuss countermeasures."

Qin Yue nodded, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said, "That's right. Although this old guy has retreated temporarily, Yang Lie will definitely come back with a stronger force. We must find his weakness and can't let him act so recklessly anymore."

With the help of the villagers, they slowly left the cave and returned to the village. The villagers came to greet them, gave them warm food and clean water, and everyone's hearts were filled with gratitude and admiration for the hero.

An elderly villager came over, patted Lin Feng on the shoulder, and said with admiration: "Young men, you are so brave! If it weren't for you, we don't know what would have happened to our village if it hadn't been for Yang Lie and his villains."

Lin Feng smiled and replied, "This is what we should do. It is our unshirkable responsibility to protect the peace of our fellow villagers."

Not far away, several young people gathered together and whispered. One of them said excitedly: "Lin Feng and his friends are so cool! They forced the old man and Yang Lie to flee. They are so awesome!"

Another young man added with admiration: "Yes, they are all our heroes! I wish I could be half as brave as they are."

The village gradually became quiet and the night was getting darker. Lin Feng and several other soldiers sat by the campfire and discussed the next plan.

Liu Qing asked softly, "What exactly is the 'bigger conspiracy' that the old man was talking about? I don't think he was lying."

Yun Yao pondered for a moment and said, "Indeed, there must be a more complicated background behind Yang Lie's arrogance. Perhaps we need to investigate everything before we can completely eradicate this scourge."

"Yes, you are right." Lin Feng nodded in agreement. "Tomorrow I plan to send people to the surrounding villages to snoop for information and see if there are any clues. At the same time, we also need to strengthen our strength so that we can take the initiative in the next battle."

At this moment, a little boy approached quietly, his eyes sparkling. "Uncle, can I help you?" His childish voice was full of determination and expectation.

Lin Feng looked down at the little boy and smiled gently, "Little brother, you are too young, this kind of thing is not suitable for you."

The little boy shook his head unwillingly. "No, I can help! I can bring you food, water, or help you get information."

Seeing the little boy's persistence, Yun Yao couldn't help but laugh and comforted him, "Okay, just bring us food, but be careful."

The little boy cheered, his eyes full of brilliance, "Thank you, sister! I will try my best!"

Late at night, the people in the village fell asleep, and only a small patrol team was still guarding the safety of the village. The soldiers around the campfire also rested after discussing the plan. There was a calm atmosphere in the air, as if all the anxiety was temporarily suppressed. However, in a hidden place in the distant mountains and forests, two dark shadows were plotting something.

"How come that hermit suddenly appeared to help us? Didn't you say he had been in seclusion for a long time?" Yang Lie asked in a low voice.

The old man narrowed his eyes, his voice gloomy and hoarse: "Kid, sometimes things are not as simple as you think. We are just a temporary cooperation, but don't expect me to really stand on your side. Three days later, if Lin Feng and the others are still alive, I will let you see my true power."

Hearing this, Yang Lie's eyes flashed with murderous intent, "Then let's see the outcome then."

The two then disappeared into the darkness, leaving behind only silence and unknown suspense. At the same time, Lin Feng and others were unaware of the impending danger, but they were already prepared to face all challenges.

The next morning, the first ray of sunshine shone into the village, bringing new hope and vitality. The villagers got up early and started a busy day. Lin Feng and his companions were also preparing for the upcoming battle, full of confidence in victory.

"No matter what, we will win." Lin Feng stood at the gate of the village, looking into the distance, and silently made a vow in his heart.

At this moment, a spy came running over, "Oh no! Several villages nearby have been attacked. It seems that Yang Lie has already started to act!"

Upon hearing this news, everyone clenched their weapons with solemn expressions. Liu Qing stared at the front and said in a deep voice: "We can no longer passively defend this time. We must take the initiative to attack."

"That's right!" Qin Yue clenched his two swords, his eyes as sharp as torches, "No matter what difficulties lie ahead, we must charge forward!"

Lin Feng showed a determined look on his face and nodded, "That's right. Since Yang Lie has already started to act, we can't just sit there and wait for death. Now is the time to take the initiative."

Yun Yao also said, "We need to send people to the attacked villages as soon as possible to investigate the situation and collect information. Only in this way can we find their flaws."

When the little boy heard this, he quickly interrupted and said, "I can go to the village to find some more children to help. One more person means more strength!"

Lin Feng patted his head and smiled, "That's a good idea. Go gather a few trustworthy kids to help us pass on the news and supplies. But be sure to pay attention to safety."

The little boy nodded happily and ran away quickly to find someone.

"Let's quickly assign tasks," Liu Qing suggested. "I'll take a few villagers to investigate the situation nearby and see what Yang Lie is up to."

Qin Yue continued, "I will go to the entrance of the village to set up some traps and early warning devices to ensure the safety of the village. If Yang Lie really attacks again, we can discover and respond immediately."

Yun Yao nodded, "I and a few women from the village will prepare enough food and medical supplies to provide backup support for everyone."

Everyone quickly split up and Liu Qing led several young villagers on horseback. On the way, they met villagers from other villages and heard a lot of news about Yang Lie's evil deeds.

A villager said excitedly: "Yang Lie's people suddenly attacked our village yesterday, burned many houses, and stole food and money. If you hadn't come to help in time, I really don't know what the consequences would have been."

Liu Qing frowned and whispered to comfort him, "Go back to the village and hide for a while. We will find a way to protect you."

On the other side, Qin Yue was busy setting up various mechanisms and traps at the entrance of the village, and a group of children were watching curiously.

A little girl asked, "Uncle Qin, are these used to catch bad guys?"

Qin Yue smiled and replied: "Yes, these things can help us find the enemy and cause trouble for them. Don't get close to these places when you play, understand?"

The children nodded in understanding and then dispersed excitedly.

In the evening, Liu Qing and his team brought back a lot of important information, and everyone sat together in the yard of the village chief's house to discuss it.

"According to the information we have collected, Yang Lie's goal is very clear, which is to destroy all the villages in this area and then concentrate his forces to deal with us." Liu Qing said in a serious tone.

"Then we can't let him succeed!" Qin Yue said firmly, "We have to think of a way to take the initiative and not let the villagers suffer anymore."

Yun Yao pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps we can use the surrounding environment to set up some ambushes. There are many mountains and dense forests here, which is perfect for hiding and surprise attacks."

Lin Feng nodded in agreement: "That's right, let's choose a few hidden places to set up an ambush and give Yang Lie's men a surprise when they come. At the same time, we must also keep a close eye on the hermit's situation. After all, he said that the decisive battle in three days will be the final moment."

At this moment, a little boy ran in, panting and reporting: "Oh no, several unidentified people appeared in the woods outside the village, and they seemed to be spying on something!"

When everyone heard this, their faces became serious.

Lin Feng immediately stood up and said, "Let's go take a look."

The group quietly came to a hidden position at the edge of the woods to observe. They saw that the figures were indeed exploring the surroundings, moving swiftly and cautiously.

Qin Yue whispered: "It looks like they are Yang Lie's men. They are looking for an opportunity to invade the village. We must be careful."

"Let's step up our guard tonight," Liu Qing said solemnly, "Everyone must remain vigilant at all times."

As night fell, the atmosphere in the village became increasingly tense. Standing at the entrance of the village, Lin Feng looked into the darkness, muttering to himself: No matter what difficulties we face, we must go all out.

In the distance, those dark shadows gradually disappeared into the night, as if some evil plot was quietly taking place.

"What will happen tomorrow?" Lin Feng thought secretly in his heart, but at this moment, only strength and courage can cope with the upcoming challenges.

Liu Qing came over and patted Lin Feng on the shoulder, and said softly: "Don't worry, as long as we are united, there is nothing we can't solve. Have a good rest tonight and get enough energy to face the battle." (End of this chapter)