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

"Who would be out so late?" Su Ting looked back in the direction they came from, slightly puzzled, and saw a familiar figure walking towards them in the moonlight...

"Who's still up so late at night?" Su Ting asked curiously.

The figure drew closer; it was the little girl's father, the one who had given her the gemstone brooch during the day. He looked anxious. "Mr. Su Ting, Su Ting, have you seen my child? It seems she ran away..."

Su Ting and Su Ting exchanged a glance, immediately realizing the seriousness of the situation. In the pitch-black night, it was undoubtedly extremely dangerous for a little girl to wander alone outside.

“We haven’t seen her yet,” Sutin replied immediately. “Where was the last place you saw her?”

The little girl's father appeared very anxious, his voice trembling slightly: "About two hours ago, she told me she wanted to go out and play for a while and would be back, but she hasn't come back yet."

The surrounding villagers were also alarmed by this sudden event and gathered around to discuss the recent unusual occurrences in the village.

"Sigh, the village has been in turmoil ever since those strangers appeared," a middle-aged woman sighed, shaking her head.

An elderly man nearby chimed in, "That's right! They couldn't even save a child. I really don't know what happened!"

Hearing this, Su Ting's resolve to find the child deepened. He looked at Su Ting and said, "Let's split up; we need to find her as soon as possible."

Chapter 531 Unlike Ordinary Beasts

Chapter 531 Unlike Ordinary Beasts

Su Ting nodded and quickly organized several villagers to split up and search. Just then, the young man who had come to report the news earlier rushed over again, pale-faced and panting, and said, "Brother Lai... Brother Su Ting, I just came from the north of the village, and I think I heard someone crying."

Upon hearing this, everyone present held their breath. Su Ting immediately ordered, "Take me there quickly!" With that, he strode off in the direction from which the sound came.

After traversing a dense forest, they finally found the little girl sitting on the ground, crying. Fortunately, she didn't appear to be injured; she was just crying out of fear.

"Hey, little one, don't cry, Uncle Su Ting is here." Su Ting gently picked up the little girl and comforted her, then turned to her father, "Looks like it was a false alarm."

Seeing this, the little girl's father was too moved to speak, only able to tightly grasp Su Ting's hand to express his gratitude. The surrounding villagers also breathed a sigh of relief, and murmurs of conversation resumed.

"It's fortunate that nothing serious happened. Lord Su Ting truly deserves to be the guardian of our village."

"Yes, he always steps forward to solve everything whenever there are difficulties."

Su Ting watched this scene with a smile, and Su Ting gave him a thumbs up, saying, "Well done."

Su Ting smiled but didn't say anything. He simply patted the little girl's back gently to calm her down. Then he turned around and solemnly addressed the villagers, "Don't worry, everyone. As long as we're here, the village will be safe and sound."

Everyone agreed, and the atmosphere became even more heated. But Su Ting knew that what had happened tonight was far from over—the sudden appearance of the men in black near the village and their attempt to conceal their whereabouts, along with the appearance of the mysterious old man, all indicated that a real crisis might be brewing.

Just as everyone was immersed in joy, Su Ting suddenly sensed an unusual aura coming from afar...

“Su Ting,” Su Ting said in a low voice, glancing around warily, “I feel like something’s not right again.”

Upon hearing this, Su Ting's expression hardened, and he immediately became alert. "I can feel it too. Let's hurry back and talk about it."

Just as Su Ting and Su Ting were preparing to take the little girl back to the village, a cold wind blew by, rustling the leaves. The surrounding trees seemed to grow even more eerie and terrifying. The villagers also sensed this unusual atmosphere, gradually quieting down and revealing uneasy expressions on their faces.

Su Ting held the little girl's hand tightly and gently said to her father, "We have to go back to the village quickly. It's not safe here." Before he finished speaking, several low growls suddenly came from afar, startling everyone into taking a few steps back.

"What was that sound?" a young villager asked nervously.

“It doesn’t sound like an ordinary wild animal,” another villager chimed in.

Su Ting frowned, his eyes sharp in the night. He knew this night wouldn't end so easily. He whispered to Su Ting, "Prepare for battle. Looks like trouble is brewing."

Su Ting nodded, his sword already drawn, its tip gleaming coldly. "I was prepared long ago."

Chapter 532 Confidence

Chapter 532 Confidence

Just as they were on guard, a dark figure flashed through the woods and appeared before them in an instant. It was a person wearing a black cloak, their face hidden beneath it, making their features impossible to discern. In their hand, they held a slender staff, the tip of which was inlaid with a gem that emitted a ghostly blue light.

"Who...who are you? Why are you here?" the man in black asked, his voice low and threatening.

Su Ting did not back down. He stepped forward to block the little girl and her father, and said firmly, "We are the guardians of this land. You have trespassed into our territory and should leave immediately."

"Oh? Guardians?" The man in black chuckled mockingly. "This forest no longer belongs to you. It will have a new master."

With that, the man in black waved his staff, and a cloud of black mist rose from the ground, rapidly spreading outwards. The surrounding air seemed to solidify into icy blades, cutting into everyone's minds.

The villagers were terrified and retreated. A little boy clung to his mother's hand, crying, "Mommy, I'm so scared!"

An old man said tremblingly, "What kind of evil magic is this? Run away quickly, young man!"

Su Ting stepped forward, blocking Su Ting's path: "No matter who you are, you must give us an explanation tonight!"

No sooner had they finished speaking than another group of men in black emerged from the darkness and surrounded them. The situation suddenly became tense.

"Haha, let's see if you can still be so confident." The leader of the men in black laughed triumphantly, seemingly in complete control of the situation.

Su Ting's gaze remained as calm as ice. He gestured to Su Ting, and the two began to distract each other in unison. The villagers also began to encourage each other to face the situation bravely, after all, they had this powerful guardian by their side, and their fear was gradually replaced by courage.

At that moment, a little girl's innocent voice broke the silence: "Daddy, I'm not afraid!" She broke free from her parents' hands, looked firmly at Su Ting, her eyes filled with trust and respect for him. "I want to be as brave as Uncle Su Ting!"

These words were like a warm current, stirring up emotions in everyone's hearts. Their wavering confidence was rekindled with hope. Even the trembling young man gritted his teeth and stepped forward, expressing his willingness to fight to the very end.

Seeing this, the smile on the leader of the men in black froze. He seemed to realize that he had underestimated the strength of these ordinary people. "Fine, then let me show you true power!"

An even more intense surge of magical energy filled the air, and the duel between the two sides was about to erupt...

At this critical moment, the sound of horses' hooves suddenly came from the other side of the woods, accompanied by several clear horn calls—it seemed that other reinforcements were about to arrive...

"Su Ting, those sounds like the town's patrol team!" Su Ting exclaimed excitedly.

The sound of horses' hooves grew closer, and the clear sound of bugles echoed in the silent night, bringing a glimmer of hope to the tense atmosphere. Su Ting's eyes hardened; he knew that the arrival of reinforcements meant they were no longer fighting alone.

“It seems our friends have arrived,” Su Ting said to the villagers. “Everyone get ready; we just need to hold out until reinforcements arrive.”

The villagers nodded in agreement, their confidence growing. The little girl's father hugged her tightly, his gaze fixed firmly on Su Ting. "Thank you, Guardian."

Chapter 533 Extremely High Praise

Chapter 533 Extremely High Praise

Just then, the leader of the men in black's face turned unusually grim. He clearly hadn't expected this situation. "Hmph, do you think such a small number of reinforcements can change the course of the battle?" He waved his staff, and wisps of black mist surged from the ground, gradually obscuring their vision. "Today, this land will fall into my hands!"

As soon as the words were spoken, more dark figures appeared all around, emerging from the darkness like ghosts, forming insurmountable obstacles. These figures moved with incredible speed, seemingly defying the laws of physics, creating an atmosphere that was both eerie and terrifying.

One of the young villagers couldn't help but exclaim, "What...what is this thing?!"

"Stay calm!" Su Ting shouted, while quickly exchanging glances with Su Ting. "Su Ting, you lead the villagers to retreat to the north. I'll buy you some time. Remember, you must protect the little girl."

"Then what are you going to do?" Su Ting asked anxiously, his sword already raised high.

"Don't worry about me," Su Ting said with a confident smile. "I'll catch up with you soon. Let's go!"

Hearing this, Su Ting gritted his teeth, then nodded and quickly led the villagers northward. "Everyone, follow me, don't stop!" His voice was filled with undeniable authority.

At this moment, only Su Ting, the leader of the men in black, and his men remained at the center of the battlefield. Facing enemies on all sides, Su Ting remained remarkably calm. "Since you wish to challenge the guardian of this land, then you'll have to get past me first!"

He charged forward, and a transparent shield seemed to condense around him. Each clash with the mysterious shadowy creatures produced a clear, resounding impact. Gasps and exclamations of surprise rippled through the crowd.

"My God, what incredible power that is! It's like a hero from ancient legends has been reborn!" a villager exclaimed excitedly.

As Su Ting fought valiantly against the enemy, the sound of horses' hooves grew clearer in the distance, seemingly only a step away from the battlefield. Suddenly, the leader of the men in black halted his attack, turning to look at the other side of the forest, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. "I'm truly unwilling... Is this all we can do tonight? But this defeat doesn't mean the end..."

With that, he let out a sharp whistle, and all the shadow creatures immediately ceased their attack, following their master into the night. The suffocating aura that lingered in the air also dissipated with the wind.

When reinforcements arrived, all was silent, with only Su Ting standing in the center, panting. The patrol captain dismounted and ran to him, asking with concern, "Are you alright? What happened?"

Su Ting smiled slightly, shook his head to indicate that he was unharmed, and then briefly recounted the battle that had just taken place. After listening, everyone present expressed their highest admiration for this brave man's feat.

A little boy looked up at Su Ting and asked, "Uncle, you're amazing! I want to be a hero like you when I grow up!"

The little girl who had once cried incessantly out of fear now looked at him with adoration, gently tugging at his sleeve and saying, "Thank you, Uncle Su Ting. You gave us a sense of security."

Chapter 534 Trust and Cooperation

Chapter 534 Trust and Cooperation

Su Ting gently stroked the little girl's head, a warm smile spreading across his face. "You're welcome. As long as you're all safe and sound, that's all that matters." At this moment, the surrounding villagers gathered around, looking at Su Ting with grateful eyes, some even shedding tears of emotion.

"I never expected that Su Ting could fight against so many enemies!" a member of the patrol team shouted excitedly, and the other members around him nodded in agreement.

"Yes, those men in black and their henchmen are not ordinary bandits; many of them are well-trained warriors."

"I heard that the leader of the men in black also possesses some ancient dark magic. That's really dangerous."

At this moment, the little girl's father came over, bowed deeply, and said in a slightly trembling voice, "If it weren't for your bravery, our entire village would probably have been destroyed. You are truly our guardian."

“Protecting everyone is my duty,” Su Ting replied with a calm smile, “but tonight, we were able to get through the crisis safely thanks to the trust and cooperation between us.”

Just then, the sound of rapid hoofbeats came again from afar. Everyone tensed up instinctively. Had the man in black not completely left yet? Su Ting looked warily in the direction of the sound and saw a figure riding a fine horse, clad in silver armor, galloping towards them. The newcomer was agile and wielded a long sword that gleamed with a cold light, particularly dazzling in the night.

"Who is that?" someone in the crowd asked, but before Su Ting could speak, the man had already arrived in front of them and jumped off his horse.

"Your Highness Su Ting!" Upon seeing this man, the patrol captain quickly stepped forward and bowed, asking, "What happened?"

The young man called Su Ting did not answer immediately, but instead turned his gaze to Su Ting, who was standing in the middle. "Is this the legendary hero?" he asked, his tone full of curiosity and admiration.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding villagers began to discuss it even more.

"I see, even His Highness Su Ting has come here because of your reputation!"

"It seems Su Ting is really amazing; even people in the palace know about him now."