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

"It seems our troubles are not over yet..." Su Ting said through gritted teeth.

The sounds at the door grew closer, accompanied by heavy footsteps and noisy conversation. Suddenly, a burst of laughter came from the cave entrance.

"Hahaha, this is really lively! Looks like we've caught a good show." A deep voice rang out.

Several burly figures appeared at the entrance, holding torches and with indifferent expressions.

“Another new enemy…” Su Ting gripped his weapon tightly, his eyes filled with vigilance.

The leading man stepped forward, looked at the enemy on the ground with a cold smile, and turned to Su Ting and his group: "You seem to be in quite a bit of trouble. Do you need any help?"

Old Li hesitated for a moment, then replied, "We don't need help from strangers, but if you are genuinely willing to help, we will accept."

The leading man smiled slightly, seemingly quite satisfied with Old Li's reply. He turned and nodded to his men behind him, who then split into two groups: one group guarded the cave entrance, while the other went inside to check on the enemy's situation.

Su Ting stared intently at the man in the lead, his guard still high: "Who are you? Why are you here at this time?"

Chapter 486 Restoring Combat Power

Chapter 486 Restoring Combat Strength

The man chuckled, a sly glint in his eyes: "We are members of the Mountain Hunters' Alliance. We heard there's been a lot of trouble in this area lately. We happened to be passing through tonight and heard the commotion, so we came over. As for me, you can call me Han Lie."

"I see, thank you for your help." Old Li's tone was still somewhat cautious, but it had clearly softened considerably.

Han Lie waved for one of his men to help the fallen enemy to his feet, and sneered, "This guy is a leader of the 'Night Wolf Gang,' notorious for his infamy. I wonder why he's targeting you?"

Su Ting pondered for a moment before replying, "Perhaps it's for some kind of treasure, or perhaps it's for revenge. In any case, we owe you a great debt this time."

Just as they were talking, a commotion arose outside, and then a young hunter rushed into the cave: "Everyone! There's something going on outside, and quite a few more people are coming!"

Su Ting's heart tightened: "What's going on? How many more people have arrived?"

The young hunter, panting heavily, had clearly just been on the move: "There were about a dozen men, all fully armed, and they didn't look like good guys!"

Han Lie's face darkened, and he turned to his men: "Immediately strengthen defenses and prepare for battle!" Before he finished speaking, his men sprang into action, and the atmosphere in the entire cave instantly became tense.

Just then, a loud voice came from outside the door: "Listen up, friends inside! We are from the 'Iron Cavalry Hall.' We have important business to attend to here, so please leave immediately! Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite!"

Han Lie gave a cold laugh and said in a low voice, "This is going to be interesting. Brother Su, Brother Li, what do you think we should do?"

Su Ting frowned slightly, pondering to himself. Although Han Lie and his men had shown an intention to cooperate, he knew very little about them. Moreover, the Iron Cavalry Hall had a formidable reputation in the martial world, and a conflict with them was clearly no small matter. Finally, he looked at Old Li, his gaze conveying a decisive message.

Old Li said in a deep voice, "Since we've all been dragged into this mess, let's deal with it together. I hope you won't let us down."

Han Lie's eyes gleamed, as if he had expected this. He nodded: "Alright, we'll fight side by side. But before that..."

As he spoke, he took out a small bottle from his sleeve and handed it to Su Ting: "This is healing medicine. Give it to your injured friend. Restoring his fighting strength is the most important thing."

Su Ting took the bottle, glanced gratefully at Han Lie, and then handed it to the old man. Old Li carefully applied ointment to the enemy who had been shot in the shoulder with an arrow. After a moment, the man indeed regained consciousness, his eyes filled with fear.

The footsteps outside the cave grew closer, accompanied by heavy breathing. The leader spoke again: "Why aren't the people inside surrendering? What are they waiting for?"

Su Ting said through gritted teeth, "They won't let us go; we must fight to the bitter end!"

At this moment, an old hunter who had been observing from the sidelines for a long time couldn't help but interject, "These friends are highly skilled in martial arts and have tough hearts. It seems we've struck gold. But... wouldn't it have been better if we could have avoided this bloody battle?"

Han Lie smiled upon hearing this: "The old man is right, but we have no other choice now. How about this..." He then pulled a map from his pocket and handed it to the old hunter, "Take this and leave here quickly. It shows escape routes and hiding places; it should be able to help you."

Chapter 487 Escape

Chapter 487 Escape

The old hunter took the blueprints, his eyes filled with admiration: "Then we ordinary people will take our leave now, and wish all the heroes a triumphant return!"

As the footsteps of the old hunter and his men faded into the distance, the Iron Cavalrymen outside the cave rushed forward, and a new round of fierce fighting was about to begin.

Han Lie looked at his companions and said firmly, "No matter what, tonight we will show these people that not everything can be done as one pleases!"

"Well said!" Su Ting gripped his long sword tightly, his eyes blazing.

The battle horn is about to sound. What fate awaits them in this tranquil yet turbulent mountain forest?

After the old hunter and his men left, the atmosphere inside the cave grew even more tense. The footsteps of the Iron Cavalry were clearly audible, as if the entire forest was trembling. Su Ting took a deep breath, gripped his long sword tightly, and prepared to face the approaching enemy.

Han Lie whispered to his men, "Remember to protect yourselves and keep an eye on those around you. We are brothers fighting side by side; not one of us can be missing."

The men nodded in agreement, their unity touching. Just then, a more urgent voice came from the cave entrance, "You can't hide anymore! Come out and face your punishment!"

Just then, a young scholar stepped forward; he was one of the ordinary people who had been protected earlier. "Heroes," he said, in as calm but firm a tone as possible, "perhaps we can use the terrain to our advantage against these people..."

Su Ting's eyes flashed, as if he had discovered a new idea. "How do you plan to use it? Tell me quickly!" His voice was full of anticipation.

The scholar let out a sigh of relief and slowly explained, "I've just observed the surrounding terrain. There's a hidden path leading to the edge of the cliff. If we can lure some people into that trap..."

"And then?" Han Lie pressed, his eyes gleaming with hope.

“Then we’ll have the rest of us attack from behind.” The scholar finished speaking, observing the crowd’s reactions and awaiting their decision.

Upon hearing this, a villager hiding nearby whispered, "Is this really feasible? This is the Iron Cavalry Hall... I've heard they're the most ruthless characters in the martial arts world!"

Another young man nearby retorted, "Since we've reached a dead end, why not give it a try? Besides, we have so many experts helping us now!"

Su Ting and Han Lie exchanged a glance, and the latter nodded slightly in agreement. "Alright, let's do it this way, brother." Su Ting finally made the final decision and began to assign specific tasks.

Just as they were busy, a child suddenly pointed to the distance and exclaimed, "Look over there, there's a figure!"

Everyone nervously looked towards the cave entrance, where several agile figures were rapidly approaching. The leader was a burly man with a cold smile, who arrogantly shouted, brandishing a steel knife, "Did you think you could escape? Hmph, you're utterly courting death!"

Faced with the enemy's arrogance, Han Lie sneered, "Who wins and who loses is still uncertain." After saying that, he led several of his men and quickly moved towards the planned location.

Meanwhile, led by Su Ting, the rest of the group quietly took a detour to the designated ambush point. The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder, and everyone held their breath.

Chapter 488 Map

Chapter 488 Map

Soon, the battle officially began. The two forces, which had been separated, suddenly merged, dealing a significant blow to the unsuspecting Iron Cavalry Gang. The villagers displayed great courage at this crucial moment, using every means to assist the warriors in their counterattack.

"Incredible!" a young man watching the battle exclaimed excitedly. "These people are simply invincible! I never thought our village could defeat the legendary Iron Cavalry!"

“Yes, I’ve only ever heard of these heroic tales before, but witnessing them in person is so exciting!” another village girl exclaimed.

After a fierce battle, the Iron Cavalry members were finally driven out, but they were not truly gone. Defiant roars echoed from afar, foreshadowing even greater challenges to come.

During a lull in the fighting, Su Ting wiped the sweat from his brow and turned to Han Lie beside him: "What do we do next? The other side obviously won't let this go."

Han Lie was silent for a moment before answering, "Let's find a safe place to rest tonight. But tomorrow... there will probably be another big battle." He paused, then added, "But it's okay, as long as we have everyone by our side, we can overcome any difficulty!"

Those around them nodded in agreement. Although the road ahead remained uncertain, their unwavering trust and courage in each other had become their greatest guarantee.

Just then, a deep voice suddenly rang out: "Wait, I've noticed something else..." All eyes immediately turned to the speaker—the young scholar. He continued, "According to this map, there's a mysterious location marked not far away. Perhaps an even more important secret is hidden there?"

The young scholar took out a slightly worn map and pointed to a heavily marked spot. "There's a very special location here. Perhaps it hides something important, or maybe it's an escape route."

Su Ting took the map, frowned, studied it carefully for a while, and nodded. "There's definitely something to it. This marking doesn't look simple. We need to find out more quickly."

Han Lie walked over and sat down next to Su Ting to examine the map together: "If we can find such a secret place, perhaps we can find the key to counterattack, or even directly solve the problem of the Iron Cavalry Hall."

"What do we do now?" one of Su Ting's subordinates asked anxiously.

“We’ll split into two groups,” Su Ting said firmly. “Han Lie and I will take some people to find the location on this map, while the rest of us will stay here just in case. That way, both sides can be prepared.”

The villagers and the remaining martial artists nodded in agreement. Just then, a middle-aged villager suddenly interjected, "Heroes, please be careful! I've heard from the elders that many incredible things have happened deep within these mountains."

Another young villager asked curiously, "Oh? For example?"

The middle-aged villager paused, then lowered his voice and said, "Legend has it that an ancient power is buried there, but it is also an extremely dangerous existence. If that's true, perhaps the Iron Cavalry Hall also has something to plot against us."

Hearing this, everyone's expressions became complex. They were filled with both fear of the unknown and a strange excitement. The scholar looked at everyone and suggested, "In that case, we should investigate further; perhaps we can thwart their plot before it's too late."

Chapter 489 No Way Out

Chapter 489 No Way Out

After a brief discussion, the team set off. Su Ting and Han Lie each led a small squad and quickly left, while those left behind reinforced the fortifications and remained vigilant.

As night fell, a profound silence enveloped the mountains and forests. Moonlight filtered through the dense woods, creating an atmosphere that was both serene and eerie. Su Ting and his group advanced cautiously into the darkness, searching for the mysterious location.

"There seems to be a cave ahead," a sharp-eyed subordinate whispered.

"Let's go take a look!" Su Ting responded immediately. When they got closer, they found that the entrance to the cave was covered by dense vines, and it seemed that no one had entered for many years.

Just as they were preparing to clear the obstacles and enter, a voice rang out from behind: "Where are you all going? What mischief are you up to in such a hurry?"

Everyone immediately became alert, but when they turned around, they found that the speaker was an old man with a full beard, dressed in tattered clothes. He leaned on a cane, and a hint of mockery appeared in his eyes.

"Who are you?" Han Lie questioned.

"Haha, don't be nervous. I am the guardian of this mountain." The old man laughed a few times. "However, since you've come, it means you must also be here for that thing, right? Follow me, I know how to get there."

After saying this, he turned and walked into the cave. Su Ting and Han Lie looked at each other, and finally decided to follow the old man.

"Wait!" Just as the group entered the cave, someone suddenly shouted, "Don't you think this is going too smoothly? Could this old man be a trap?"

Su Ting was taken aback by his words, but quickly regained his composure: "What you say makes sense, but we have no way out. In any case, we can only move forward now."

Just then, a beam of light shone from the depths, illuminating the entire cave as if it were daytime. Everyone involuntarily quickened their pace…

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