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

A voice suddenly rang out from the crowd; it belonged to an elderly man who looked rather old. "Young man, what's your name?"

“I…I’m Karl, sir,” the young man replied.

The old man nodded, seemingly deep in thought. Lucia stepped forward, looking at Karl with a hint of suspicion in her eyes. "Could you explain the shortcut you mentioned in detail?"

Carl nodded, unfolded the map in his hand, and pointed to the lines on it: "This line is the usual route, but we can turn northeast from here, cross a hill, and then go through a forest to reach the north gate of the city directly. This way, we can not only be faster, but also avoid those possible attack points."

Su Ting took the map, studied it carefully for a while, and then looked at Lucia: "What do you think?"

Lucia frowned slightly: "Indeed, this can reduce a lot of uncertainties, but we also need to be cautious."

“How about this,” Su Ting suggested, “we can send a team to follow Karl to scout ahead, and then decide whether to change the route once we’ve confirmed it’s safe.”

A chorus of approval rose from the crowd.

"good idea!"

"Safety first!"

Karl looked gratefully at Sutin and Lucia, nodding in agreement. "I will lead the way, please don't worry!"

At this moment, a soldier in the group stepped forward, brandishing his longsword and excitedly saying, "As long as we can reach our destination faster and safer, I'm willing to go with this young man to scout the way!"

The woman next to him took the soldier's hand and said emotionally, "Thank you, young man, I believe you will succeed."

Carl took a deep breath and gave a determined smile: "Thank you for your trust, everyone. Let's work together!"

Just as they were about to set off, a voice interrupted them. "Wait!" A figure came running quickly from a distance, and they gradually realized it was a little girl with disheveled hair and panting heavily.

"Don't leave me behind! I'm useful too!" she shouted, her eyes filled with determination and a defiant spirit.

Lucia smiled, stepped forward, and gently patted her shoulder: "What's your name, little girl?"

“Emily,” the little girl replied breathlessly.

Lucia nodded: "Okay, Emily, you come too. It'll be good to have another person on the way."

The little girl's eyes lit up, and she immediately jumped up excitedly: "Great! I won't hold you back!"

And so, led by Su Ting, the exploration team set off, embarking on a new journey towards the land of hope. Behind them lay the brightly lit silhouette of a city, while ahead lay an unknown and challenging road. A tense yet expectant atmosphere filled the air, each person brimming with hope for the future.

Chapter 548 People at the Outpost

Chapter 548 People at the Outpost

Just as the team reached the edge of a dark forest, a strange sound suddenly rang out, and the surrounding trees seemed to tremble. "Look over there!" someone shouted, and everyone's gaze turned towards the direction of the sound. In the darkness, a blurry figure silently appeared, as if some ominous sign was lurking nearby…

"What is this?" Karl swallowed hard, gripping the map tightly in his hand.

"Everyone, get your weapons ready!" The soldier's voice was deep and powerful. He gripped his longsword and scanned his surroundings warily.

Just then, the blurry figure slowly emerged from the woods, revealing himself to be a seemingly ordinary villager. Yet, he exuded an inexplicable chill. "You're newcomers here, aren't you?" he said, a cold smile playing on his lips, his eyes gleaming with an unfathomable light.

The man who looked like a villager continued walking forward, each step seeming to strike a chord in everyone's hearts. The surrounding air seemed to be frozen by an invisible pressure, making it hard to breathe.

"You must be newcomers here?" he spoke again, his voice low and hoarse. "This road is not easy to travel. I advise you to go back."

Su Ting stepped forward, his gaze sharp, and said in a deep voice, "We will not back down easily. This is the only way for us to find a safe place. May I ask who you are? And why are you issuing this warning?"

The man, who looked like a villager, smiled slightly, a hint of mockery in his smile. "I am the guardian of this forest, and one of the patrolmen sent out from the outpost. If you want to reach your destination alive, you'd better heed my advice." His words carried an undeniable authority.

Carl swallowed hard and said in a low voice, "Is he from the outpost? Should we trust him?"

Lucia frowned, looked at the man who claimed to be an inspector, and asked cautiously, "How can you prove your identity? How do we know you're not lying to us?"

The inspector gave them a cold look, then pulled a metal token from his pocket. It was clearly marked with the emblem of the outpost. Everyone immediately breathed a sigh of relief, but Su Ting remained vigilant: "Even so, we need to know just how dangerous the situation ahead is. We can't act blindly."

The inspector nodded slowly, put away his token, and softened his tone: "This route does indeed have many unknown risks. Recently, there have been frequent appearances of monsters, and even some unknown forces are active. I just saw the shortcut you were going to take, which can indeed avoid some common dangerous areas, but there are too many unknown factors in that forest."

Emily clenched her fist and said firmly, "Even if it's dangerous, we have to go! For everyone's safety, we must reach the outpost as soon as possible!"

The soldier chimed in, "That's right, we're willing to take the risk, and we hope you can give us some guidance."

The patrolman narrowed his eyes, a hint of approval flashing in them. "Alright, I'll give you some tips. When traversing this forest, be very careful of seemingly ordinary trees; some may conceal deadly traps. Also, try not to linger at night; the monsters here thrive in the darkness."

Su Ting nodded in thanks: "Thank you for reminding us. We will be extra careful."

Chapter 549 Launching a Fierce Attack

Chapter 549 Launching a Fierce Attack

Just then, a faint cry for help came from afar. "Help...please come and save us..." The voice sounded very weak, but it was impossible to ignore.

Carl immediately tensed up: "Is someone trapped?"

Su Ting quickly made a decision: "No matter who it is, we can't just stand by and watch them die. Warrior, you stay here to protect everyone. Karl, Lucia, and I will go check the situation. Emily will come with us."

Lucia nodded in agreement: "Okay, let's go together, but be careful."

The group quickly moved towards the sound and soon discovered a group of ragged, terrified survivors surrounded by a group of hideous monsters. These monsters looked like mutated beasts and reeked of a foul stench.

The survivors huddled together in terror, a woman crying out in a trembling voice, "Help us! They've already killed several people!"

Su Ting quickly made a judgment: "We must finish this quickly. Carl, you are in charge of guiding everyone to evacuate. Lucia and I will deal with these monsters. Emily, you stay with Carl and make sure everyone can evacuate safely."

Karl quickly agreed, "Understood, I'll lead them to retreat."

The battle commenced immediately. Su Ting drew his sword and charged at the monsters, each swing carrying the force of a thunderbolt. After several rounds, several monsters fell to the ground. Lucia was equally formidable; her speed was astonishing, and her short sword flashed with sharp, cold light as she slashed monsters one by one, cutting them down from their horses.

Seeing this, the survivors quickly followed Karl to safety, their eyes filled with shock and gratitude. "Amazing!" exclaimed a young boy. "He's practically a legendary hero!"

Emily followed closely behind Carl, encouraging everyone loudly: "Don't be afraid, come with us and get out of here!"

Just as Su Ting and Lucia were fighting the monster, a loud bang suddenly rang out, the ground shook violently, and an even larger figure slowly appeared. It was twice the height of the ordinary monster, covered with hard scales, and its eyes gleamed with a ferocious light.

"Oh no, it's a leader monster!" Lucia said, frowning.

Su Ting took a deep breath and said firmly, "No matter what, we must protect everyone's safety. Let's go!"

The two joined forces and launched a fierce attack on the leader monster, while more and more monsters were pouring in...

Meanwhile, the patrolman stood at the edge of the woods, watching all this with a meaningful smile on his lips.

"These people are really capable... This is where things get interesting." He muttered to himself, an unfathomable glint in his eyes.

Just as the battle reached a stalemate, the sounds of more people and footsteps suddenly came from afar. It seemed that another squad had also noticed the commotion and was on their way to provide support.

"They're our reinforcements!" a survivor shouted excitedly.

Su Ting and Lucia were overjoyed, but they couldn't let their guard down. Just then, a familiar voice rang out from behind: "Hold on, we're coming to help you!"

The newcomer was one of the soldiers who had stayed behind at the camp. He also brought a group of new recruits with him, and their arrival instantly changed the situation on the battlefield.

The warrior brandished his longsword and roared, "Brothers, follow me and drive these monsters away!"

Chapter 550 Do Not Be Defeated by Fear

Chapter 550 Do Not Be Defeated by Fear

With everyone working together, they finally wiped out the monsters. The air was filled with the smell of blood and exhaustion, but everyone's face was beaming with the joy and relief of victory.

The survivors' gratitude was palpable. "Thank you so much, thank you so much!" an elderly woman said with tears in her eyes.

Su Ting dusted off his hands and said calmly, "This is what we should do. Is everyone alright now? Let's move on."

Lucia nodded: "Everyone, take a break and recover your strength before continuing our journey."

The inspector approached slowly, a complex expression still flickering in his eyes. "You've done well, but remember, this is just the beginning. Many more challenges await you on the road ahead." (Group 92! 10! 92! 430)

Carl looked at the inspector with a determined gaze: "No matter what difficulties lie ahead, we will persevere until we find a truly safe place."

Su Ting looked up at the sky, the afterglow of the setting sun reflecting on his determined face: "Yes, no matter how many difficulties there are, as long as we are united, we will definitely be able to overcome everything and rebuild our home."

Just as everyone was preparing to take a short rest, a strange laugh came from not far away. Everyone became alert again and looked in the direction of the sound. They saw a figure silently appear in the woods. The person was wearing a black robe, and his face was hidden in the shadows, making it difficult to see clearly.

"It seems you're not entirely stupid, but that's far from enough," the man in black chuckled softly, his tone full of contempt and provocation.

Su Ting gripped the hilt of his sword tightly and said in a deep voice, "Who are you? What is your purpose?"

The man in black robes did not answer directly, but instead smiled mysteriously: "You will know soon enough, but it's not time yet. Keep going, and you will discover more of the truth."

After saying that, the man in black turned and disappeared into the depths of the forest, leaving only a chilling sound of wind.

A sense of unease stirred within everyone. What would the future hold? And who exactly was that man in black robes?

Su Ting took a deep breath and said firmly, "We cannot be defeated by fear. We must keep moving forward and reach the outpost."

Lucia nodded, her eyes filled with determination: "That's right, what we need to do now is to recover our strength as soon as possible and prepare to meet the challenges ahead."

The survivors quickly gathered around the fire, checking their injuries and encouraging one another. Karl picked up a water bottle and handed it to a woman beside him, asking with concern, "How are you feeling? Do you need to rest longer?"

The woman took the kettle, a grateful smile on her face. "Thank you, young man. I'm fine. Let's continue on our way. I don't want to cause any trouble for anyone."

“Don’t cause any trouble, everyone is important.” Su Ting comforted him from the side, while checking the longsword in his hand. “Everyone should look after each other and not fall behind easily.”

Just as everyone was resting, Lucia quietly pulled the patrolman aside and whispered, "That man in black robes... what do you think his background is?"

The inspector frowned, his eyes darting around nervously. "I don't know, but my gut feeling tells me his appearance is no accident. We must proceed with caution and remain vigilant."

Lucia nodded in agreement, but a lingering unease remained: "I hope our assessment is correct. Otherwise, this journey could become even more difficult."