Instructing her daughter to practice throwing knives, the police were frightened and asked to file

After that, he waved his staff again and chanted the spell.

An even greater magical light shot out from his staff and headed straight towards Li Wenjing and others.

Li Wenjing and others felt a sinking feeling in their hearts. They knew that this time they really could not escape.

However, at this moment, the pendant suddenly emitted a strong light again. It seemed to sense the crisis of Li Wenjing and others, and automatically activated the protection mechanism. A dazzling light shot out from the pendant, instantly offsetting the ultimate magic of the leader of the men in black.

The leader of the men in black stepped back repeatedly due to the light of the pendant. He looked at the pendant in front of him with shock: "What...what is this thing? It can actually cancel out my ultimate magic!"

Mo Yan took the opportunity to get up from the ground. He held the pendant tightly and shouted, "This is our hope! It is the source of our strength! As long as we unite as one, we will definitely be able to defeat you!"

Li Wenjing and others also struggled to get up from the ground. They reorganized their defenses and prepared for a new round of battle. They knew that this battle was far from over and the real challenge had just begun.

Under the shining light of the pendant, they become more brave and determined. They believe that as long as they unite as one, they can overcome all difficulties!
Seeing this, the leader of the men in black looked even gloomier. He waved his hand to signal the men in black to attack again, while muttering something, as if preparing a more powerful magic.

Li Wenjing and others held their weapons tightly, ready for a more violent attack.

However, at this moment, the sound of hurried horse hooves suddenly came from outside the village.

A team of fully armed knights rushed into the battlefield, waving swords and shields and attacking the men in black.

The men in black were caught off guard by the sudden reinforcements and were soon forced to retreat.

"It's the King's Knights!" Mo Yan shouted happily, "They're here to support us!"

Li Wenjing and others were also very excited. They fought side by side with the Knights and soon forced the men in black into a desperate situation.

Under the shining light of the pendant, they were like possessed by the god of war, invincible, and soon wiped out all the men in black.

After the battle, Li Wenjing and others celebrated the victory with the Knights. They felt extremely relieved and proud because they successfully defended their homeland and peace.

However, they also know that this victory is only temporary, the evil forces behind the men in black still exist, and they must always remain vigilant and prepared.

"We must strengthen our defenses," Mo Yan said solemnly, "This evil force will not give up, they will definitely come back again."

Li Wenjing and others nodded in agreement. They decided to strengthen the village's defense facilities and send messengers to nearby towns to seek more support and help. At the same time, they also set about studying the secrets hidden in the pendant, hoping to find a way to completely eliminate the evil forces.

In the following days, Li Wenjing and others began arduous research work. They studied ancient books and the runes on the pendant day and night, trying to find a way to release the power of the pendant.

However, as time went on, they gradually discovered that this task was far more difficult than they had imagined.

The secrets contained in the pendant seem to be extremely complex and profound, and require more in-depth and systematic research to uncover its mystery.

"We can't rush things." Mo Yan pondered, "Although the power of this pendant is strong, it also needs to be used with caution. We must make sure that every step is correct, otherwise it may bring unpredictable consequences."

Li Wenjing nodded, agreeing with Mo Yan's opinion in her heart. Although the mysterious pendant had saved them from danger many times, they had not yet fully grasped its true power and how to use it. If they acted rashly, they might end up in an unmanageable situation.

"Then what should we do?" the young man asked anxiously, "The men in black may come back at any time. We can't just sit there and wait for death, right?"

Mo Yan pondered for a moment and slowly said, "We need to find an expert who is proficient in magic and ancient texts. Only such a person can help us decipher the runes on the pendant and uncover its true secret."

Everyone thought it made sense, but then they fell into deep thought. It was not easy to find such an expert, especially in this remote village. Even if they were found, they might not be willing to get involved in this bloody storm.

Li Wenjing's eyes suddenly lit up, and he suggested, "I have an idea. We can go to nearby towns and post notices, offering a reward to recruit such experts. With a large reward, there will surely be brave people who will apply, and maybe someone will be willing to lend a hand to us."

Mo Yan heard this, and a gleam flashed in his eyes: "This is a good idea, it's worth a try."

So they decided to send a few people to the nearby town to post notices. However, at this moment, a burst of hurried horse hoof sounds suddenly came from outside the village. A group of people and horses galloped over and headed straight for their residence.

Li Wenjing and others immediately became alert, grasped their weapons, and prepared to fight. However, when the pedestrians approached, they found that they were not men in black, but a group of strangers in fancy clothes.

"Who are you?" Mo Yan asked vigilantly.

"We are envoys from the capital," the leader said, "We are here on the king's orders to invite you to the capital."

"Go to the capital?" Li Wenjing and the others looked at each other, wondering, "Why?"

"The king has heard of your heroic deeds and is greatly impressed by your courage and wisdom," the messenger explained. "He wishes to meet you in person to bestow honor and rewards upon you."

This news surprised and delighted Li Wenjing and others. They did not expect that their actions would attract the king's attention. However, they also understood that there might be a deeper plot behind this invitation.

"We need to discuss this." Mo Yan said to the messenger, "Please give us some time."

The envoy nodded to show his understanding and stepped aside to wait. Li Wenjing and others quickly gathered together to discuss. They knew that this opportunity was rare, but it was also full of unknowns and risks. Going to the capital might get the support and help of the king, but it might also get involved in more complicated disputes.

"I think we should go." The young man spoke first, "This is a rare opportunity and we can't miss it."

"But we also have to be careful." Li Wenjing reminded, "The situation in the capital is definitely much more complicated than here. We can't take it lightly."

Finally, they decided to accept the king's invitation and go to the capital. They arranged the defense of the village, left a few people to continue looking for experts in magic and ancient texts, and then set out on the journey to the capital with the messenger. Along the way, they encountered various difficulties and challenges, but they resolved them one by one with wisdom and courage. However, when they arrived at the capital, they found that things were far from as simple as they had imagined.

The capital is prosperous and bustling, but it is also full of intrigues and schemes. The various noble forces are fighting openly and secretly, and oppressing each other. Li Wenjing and others are placed in a luxurious mansion, but they can clearly feel the hostility and prying of the people around them.

"It seems that we have been involved in a court struggle." Mo Yan sighed, "The situation here is more complicated than I thought."

Just when they were at a loss, the king suddenly summoned them to the palace. They were taken to a magnificent palace and met the legendary king.

The king was a middle-aged man with a dignified and amiable appearance. He warmly received Li Wenjing and others and bestowed many honors and rewards on them. However, in the following conversation, he revealed his true purpose.

"I heard that you have a pendant in your hands," the king said bluntly. "I am very interested in it. I hope you can give it to me for study."

Li Wenjing and the others were shocked when they heard this. They didn't expect the king to make such a request. The pendant was the source of their hope and strength. If they handed it over to the king, wouldn't they become puppets at the mercy of others?
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty," Mo Yan replied calmly, "The pendant is our heirloom and cannot be easily handed over to others. We are willing to serve you, but this request is really difficult to agree to."

The king's face changed slightly when he heard this, but he soon regained his composure. He did not force them to hand over the pendant, but instead asked about the man in black. Li Wenjing and the others told the truth, revealing everything they knew.

After listening to this, the king pondered for a moment, then said: "I will send someone to investigate the matter of the man in black. You can stay in the capital first and enjoy the honor and reward I bestow."

Li Wenjing and others knew that the king did not completely believe them, nor did he give up his desire for the pendant. They were filled with anxiety and vigilance, and decided to secretly investigate the matter of the man in black in the capital and look for opportunities to expose the king's true intentions.

However, just as they were preparing to act, they suddenly received bad news from the village: the men in black attacked again, and the offensive was even more fierce and crazy. The village's defense line had been breached, and many people were injured or even killed.

This news shocked and angered Li Wenjing and others. They did not expect the men in black to launch an attack at this time, and the attack was so fierce. They knew that they had to rush back to the village to provide support immediately, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

So they decided to set off to return to the village overnight. However, when they walked out of the mansion, they found that the streets were full of soldiers and nobles' private soldiers. They were surrounded and could not escape.

"What do you want to do?" Mo Yan asked calmly.

"Excuse me, everyone." A soldier who seemed to be the leader said, "The king has ordered that you are not allowed to leave the capital."

Li Wenjing and others felt their hearts sink when they heard this, knowing that they had fallen into the king's trap and could not extricate themselves.

At this moment, they can only hope that the people who remain in the village can hold their line and wait for their rescue.

However, things did not develop as they had hoped. The men in black seemed to have seen through their plans and took the opportunity to increase their offensive.

The village’s defenses quickly collapsed, many houses were reduced to ashes, and countless innocent lives were slaughtered.

When Li Wenjing and others learned of the tragic news, they were filled with endless grief and anger. They knew that all this was caused by the king's conspiracy and the crimes of the men in black. They vowed to avenge the dead and let the culprit receive the punishment he deserved.

However, they are now trapped in the capital and cannot escape. They can only secretly seek opportunities to expose the king's conspiracy and seek to escape from this cage. They know that the road ahead will be full of hardships and dangers, but they are fully prepared.

In the following days, Li Wenjing and others started a difficult struggle. They dealt with the king and the men in black while looking for a chance to escape. They went through countless hardships and dangers, but with wisdom and courage, they overcame them one by one.

However, as time went on, they gradually discovered that this conspiracy was far more complex and massive than they had imagined.

There seems to be some kind of mysterious bond between the king and the man in black, and together they control a huge dark force.

This force has penetrated into every corner of the royal capital and even poses a serious threat to the security of the entire country.

Li Wenjing and others knew that they had a heavy responsibility and mission. They had to expose this conspiracy and save the country and the people.

However, they also knew that this task was extremely difficult and that any negligence could lead to disastrous consequences.

But they did not retreat or give up. They firmly believed that as long as they united as one, they could overcome all difficulties.

Under the shining light of the pendant, they became braver and more determined, ready to face the more severe challenges that were to come.

Li Wenjing and others were filled with determination and courage. They knew very well that this was not the time to retreat.

Despite facing numerous difficulties and dangers, they remained determined to expose the conspiracy and save the country and the people.

During their time in the royal capital, they ostensibly enjoyed the honor and rewards bestowed by the king, but in reality they were secretly investigating the connection between the king and the man in black.

They found that the actions of the man in black always seemed to coincide with some of the king's decisions, which further strengthened their belief: there must be an unspeakable secret between the king and the man in black.

In order to obtain more evidence, Li Wenjing and others decided to split up. Mo Yan was responsible for sneaking into the depths of the palace to explore possible clues; the young man was responsible for contacting the people left behind in the village to understand the latest movements of the men in black; and Li Wenjing was responsible for making friends with influential people in the capital and trying to get useful information from them.

However, their actions soon aroused the vigilance of the king and the men in black.

The men in black stepped up their surveillance and tracking, and the king began to doubt them. In this situation, Li Wenjing and others had to act more cautiously.

One night, Mo Yan quietly sneaked into the depths of the palace and accidentally discovered a secret room. He gently pushed open the door and saw that the room was filled with various magic books and scrolls, as well as some strange instruments and spells. Mo Yan was shocked and realized that this might be the place where the king and the man in black conducted secret transactions.

At this moment, footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door. Mo Yan's heart tightened, he knew he had been exposed. He quickly hid in the shadow of a corner, holding his breath, waiting for the opportunity to escape. (End of this chapter)