Courtyard House: My Long and Hard Body Makes Me Play with All the Women in the Courtyard

Su Ting severed an enemy's spear in half with a single sword stroke, then flipped into the air and beheaded another man mid-air. His eyes were calm and resolute, and each swing of his sword seemed to carry the force of a thunderbolt.

"Feng, enemies have infiltrated from the left, be careful!" Su Ting shouted a warning to Zhao Feng.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Feng immediately turned to defend himself, slashing with his heavy sword at the silently approaching assassins. "Thanks for the tip, old friend," he said as he parried attacks from different directions.

Suddenly, a nimble enemy leaped out from the shadows and lunged at Su Ting from behind. This person was dressed in a black bodysuit, clearly a secret assassin carefully trained by the opposing side.

However, all of this was within Su Ting's expectations. He did not panic at all and dodged the fatal blow with a clever sideways movement.

In a flash, Su Ting swiftly pierced the assassin's heart with his longsword. "Don't underestimate me," he said coldly, before throwing himself back into the fierce battle.

Although the situation was temporarily under control, it gradually became more serious again as more and more enemy soldiers poured into the center...

Just as everyone was locked in a fierce battle, a thunderous roar suddenly resounded in the sky, followed by dozens of enormous black figures descending from the clouds—the Cloud Legion had brought their final reinforcements!

Seeing this inspiring scene, everyone's morale soared, and they charged forward with all their might, finally breaking through the last obstacle and reaching the vicinity of the enemy's command center. At this moment, Su Ting was covered in dust and blood, but his eyes still shone brightly.

Just as the two sides were preparing for a life-or-death battle, the time traveler stepped forward again: "Enough! Everyone, please stop for a moment and let me say a few words."

Everyone turned to look, and even the enemy commander stopped what he was doing.

"As mentioned before, this conflict was actually instigated by a third party," the traveler declared loudly. "If we cannot set aside our prejudices and unite to resist external threats, the final result will only be mutual destruction."

Upon hearing this, everyone present fell into deep thought. After a fierce exchange, both sides deeply understood the heavy price that war brings…

“But how can we believe everything you say?” a young general couldn’t help but ask.

The traveler smiled and replied, “I can offer more than just verbal evidence. I will later show you the truth and provide a way to confront this formidable enemy. But until then, I need you to temporarily set aside your hatred and differences.”

After a moment of silence, Su Ting spoke first: "I believe you. Although it may seem unbelievable, if we can truly find a fundamental solution to the problem, why not do it?"

After exchanging glances, the other main characters also agreed to a temporary truce to assess the situation.

Chapter 402 Temporary Calm

As Su Ting finished speaking, the atmosphere on the battlefield gradually eased.

Both sides ceased fighting and retreated to their respective positions, but remained highly vigilant. The time traveler slowly walked between the two sides, calmly observing his surroundings.

“First of all, I want to thank you for being willing to listen to my explanation,” he began. “Before that, please allow me to present some evidence to prove my sincerity.”

Having said that, the time traveler waved the scepter in his hand, and a beam of light flashed, forming a huge light screen in the air.

Soon, various scenes appeared: first, a mountain peak collapsed in the distance; then, a river was polluted and turned black by a mysterious force; and then, a large-scale strange phenomenon suddenly broke out in the city, causing countless civilian casualties.

"These are all the work of a third party!" The traveler's tone was heavy. "They took advantage of the conflict between us and started this battle."

The real enemy is lurking in the shadows, secretly plotting to harm us all!

Seeing this, many people's expressions changed drastically, and their initial anger and hostility diminished considerably. The young general spoke again: "Very well, since that's the case... how should we cooperate to fight against this powerful enemy?"

“Very good.” The traveler nodded.

"We now need to establish a joint command center to share intelligence resources and jointly develop action plans. At the same time, we must send elite troops to key areas to investigate and find the mastermind behind this."

Upon hearing this suggestion, the leaders present exchanged glances and ultimately reached a consensus.

Immediately, the leader of the Cloud Brigade stepped forward and said, "In that case, shall we start by forming teams and setting off to scout out the situation?"

This suggestion was met with agreement from the others. "Good idea," Su Ting immediately seconded, "Let Zhao Feng and I lead the team to the eastern front."

"Then please let us take on the mission on the southern front," Lin Yue quickly added, then turned to Li Ming and asked, "What do you think?"

“No problem.” Li Ming agreed without hesitation. “I was just thinking of going there to see if there were any clues.”

Just as everyone was discussing the details, a soldier suddenly rushed over to report.

"Report! According to the latest reconnaissance intelligence, unusual activity has been detected in the several suspicious areas mentioned earlier. Please send people to investigate immediately!"

Upon hearing this, the time traveler immediately turned to look at Su Ting and the others, "It seems time is of the essence, you should all set off as soon as possible."

"Okay, it's settled then!" Su Ting made a decisive decision. "Get ready to go immediately! Everyone, proceed according to the original plan, and make sure your own safety is guaranteed while searching for the truth."

Before leaving, Lin Yue gently tugged at Su Ting's sleeve: "Remember, be careful in everything. If you need any help, just let me know, but don't try to be a hero."

Seeing the worry in her eyes, Su Ting smiled and patted the back of her hand to comfort her, "Don't worry, Zhao Feng is with me. You should also take good care of yourself."

After saying this, the two exchanged a smile and quickly joined the group preparing to depart...

Meanwhile, in another direction, Zhao Feng and several soldiers were checking whether their various equipment and supplies were complete.

Seeing Su Ting approach, he immediately went to greet him. "How are you? Are you ready to face all the difficulties that may arise?" Zhao Feng asked with a smile.

“Of course,” Su Ting replied confidently. “As long as I can uncover the truth, I will not back down no matter how difficult it is.”

After saying this, the two walked side by side into the distance, followed by a group of equally spirited comrades...

Meanwhile, in a secluded cave not far from the battlefield, several figures dressed in robes were sitting around a fire, talking in hushed tones.

Chapter 403 Temporary Cooperation

One of the elderly men, with a weathered face and sharp eyes, spoke slowly: "I didn't expect them to reach a consensus so quickly. Our plan will probably have to be accelerated."

A young man wearing a hoodie next to him frowned: "Could it be that those images are really that convincing? Or... are they just cooperating temporarily, and actually have their own plans?"

“No matter what, we can’t delay any longer,” another woman who looked younger said firmly. “We must act quickly, otherwise, once they discover the slightest clue, everything will be in vain.”

The old man nodded and then waved his hand in acknowledgment.

“In that case, we’ll proceed as planned. You few will be responsible for monitoring their movements and being ready to create new chaos at any time. As for us, we will immediately strengthen our control over those key areas.”

Upon hearing this, everyone present responded in unison, "Yes!"

Just as they were talking, they suddenly heard light footsteps and whispers in the distance. The old man instantly became alert and whispered, "Be careful to stay hidden. Don't let them notice our presence."

Meanwhile, Su Ting and his group were traversing a dense forest, heading towards their designated destination. Zhao Feng, while keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings, asked his comrade, "How's it going? Have you spotted anything suspicious?"

One of the soldiers walking ahead replied, "Not yet, but the vegetation here is growing strangely, as if it has been affected by some unknown force recently."

“Yes, this certainly warrants further investigation.” Su Ting said, taking out a map and checking the location. “Let’s proceed along the original route. We need to try to reach our destination as soon as possible.”

Just then, Lin Yue arrived with several team members from another direction to join them. "How's the situation on your end?" she asked.

“Everything is normal,” Su Ting replied with a smile. “However, my subordinates just reported that there seems to be some problem with the natural ecology here, so we need to be careful.”

"Understood." Lin Yue nodded, then turned to one of her team members and ordered, "Take two people ahead and do some reconnaissance. Notify everyone immediately of any new discoveries."

The soldier quickly responded and took the order. Just as the group was preparing to set off again, Li Ming arrived at the group. "How was it? Did you encounter any obstacles on the way?" he asked.

"Thankfully, everything is under control." Zhao Feng smiled and patted his shoulder. "How about your side? Is it going well?"

"It went relatively smoothly," Li Ming sighed slightly. "However, according to the latest intelligence, there seems to be a mysterious force lurking in the shadows. It seems we need to be more vigilant."

“That’s right.” Su Ting nodded seriously. “In any case, we must find out the truth and resolve it completely.”

Just then, the members of the reconnaissance team that had been sent out earlier returned.

"Report, Captain!" he said, panting. "We've discovered a strange sight not far ahead—a once lush forest has suddenly become withered and barren, and some trees even have strange, symbolic marks on their trunks."

Everyone looked surprised upon hearing this. Su Ting immediately ordered, "Lead the way! We'll see for ourselves what happened."

Before long, the group arrived at the location described by the scout, and sure enough, they saw a desolate forest area ahead that looked exceptionally eerie. An indescribable aura permeated the air, sending chills down their spines.

"Is this the place you were talking about?" Zhao Feng asked, frowning.

“That’s right.” The scout nodded in confirmation. “Moreover, I’ve noticed that the marks on these dead trees seem to be spreading. If we wait any longer, the entire forest area will be affected…”

Hearing this, Lin Yue couldn't help but step forward and examine the area carefully, then took out her small tools to collect samples. "If I'm not mistaken, there's definitely some human intervention behind this," she said seriously.

Chapter 404 Energy Fluctuations

Su Ting pondered for a moment, his eyes flashing with determination: "Whatever the cause, we must find out as soon as possible. The most important thing now is to ensure the safety of the team."

He turned to the crowd and said, “Everyone, get ready. We’ll investigate this strange phenomenon first, and then we’ll decide what to do next.”

Li Ming nodded in agreement, then looked at Lin Yue and asked, "How long will it take you to complete the sample collection?"

“It won’t take long,” Lin Yue replied, deftly plucking a few leaves with the most obvious blemishes from the withered tree. “It will take about ten minutes.”

"Okay, ten minutes should be enough." Zhao Feng looked around warily to make sure no other dangers were approaching.

Su Ting carefully observed the surroundings, trying to find any possible clues. "This phenomenon is clearly not naturally formed," he said in a low voice. "These strange symbols are most likely caused by some kind of magic or technology."

“Captain, look at this.” Lin Yue suddenly looked up, holding a withered leaf in her hand. “There seems to be a faint energy fluctuation on it. I suspect it’s been deliberately influenced by someone.”

"Energy fluctuations?" Su Ting immediately walked over, took the leaf, and examined it carefully. "This is indeed very unusual. We need to find the source to solve this mystery."

“Yes, I will complete the sample analysis as soon as possible,” Lin Yue said. “At the same time, we can also use the equipment we bring to further examine this area.”

“Good idea.” Su Ting nodded in agreement. “This way, we can at least determine whether there is any possibility of human intervention.”

Ten minutes later, Lin Yue finished collecting the sample. She put the sample into a sealed container and handed it to the soldier next to her: "Take this back and send it to the laboratory for detailed analysis as soon as possible."

"Understood." The soldier took the container and quickly left.

Su Ting looked at the withered forest again, his expression grave: "The situation here is becoming increasingly strange; we must proceed with caution."

“Captain, there are some suspicious signs over there.” A soldier suddenly pointed to a few trees not far away and said, “Look, there are scratches on the tree trunks, which seem to have been caused by a sharp weapon.”

"Let's go take a look." Su Ting led the way towards the trees, and sure enough, there were obvious scratches on the trunks, and the shape and size were very consistent.

“These scratches are clearly man-made,” Zhao Feng said, frowning. “And they look like some kind of marking.”