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

Chapter 551 A Relatively Safe Place

Chapter 551 A Relatively Safe Place

After a short while, everyone had regained some energy. Su Ting stood up and clapped his hands. "Alright, is everyone ready? Now we need to pick up the pace. It's getting late, and we need to find a relatively safe place to set up camp."

Just as everyone had finished packing up, a little girl in the group suddenly pointed to the dense forest not far away and cried out in terror, "Look! There's smoke over there! It's cooking smoke!"

Everyone immediately looked in the direction she pointed, and sure enough, they could see wisps of white smoke rising.

Carl's eyes lit up. "Maybe someone lives there! If we run into some friendly villagers, we might be able to get some help!"

After a moment's thought, Su Ting nodded and said, "Then it's settled. Everyone, come with me to scout out the situation. But remember, stay vigilant, and retreat immediately if things go wrong."

The group carefully traversed the dense jungle and, as they approached the source of the smoke, discovered a small village. The village was surrounded by a simple fence, and several simple huts were scattered throughout. In the center, there was a large open space used as a market or meeting place.

Just as they approached the edge of the village, a sentry with a longbow spotted them and shouted, "Who goes there? This is private property, please leave!"

Su Ting raised his hand to indicate that he meant no harm and said gently, "Hello, friend, we are just travelers passing through. We have no intention of offending you. May I ask if you can provide temporary shelter here?"

The sentry, upon hearing this, did not completely lower his guard, but merely reduced his posture slightly. "Please wait a moment, I'll go inform the captain." With that, he hurriedly ran into the village.

Soon, a burly man with a full beard approached from the direction of the village center; he was probably the leader. He walked up to Su Ting, looked him up and down for a moment, and then said, "I am Walker, the captain of the guards here. Since you say you have no hostility, let's come in and have a proper talk. But please don't blame me for being distrustful—in this day and age, who knows which guys might take advantage of a moment's insecurity?"

Su Ting smiled slightly, indicating his understanding. "Of course I understand your cautious attitude, and thank you for your leniency. Captain Walker, do you know of any particularly dangerous things or places around here that we should be wary of? Like that mysterious figure in the black robe we just saw..."

Upon hearing this, Walker's expression instantly turned extremely serious. "Oh? Have you seen that person? He does exist, and he's quite troublesome. It's said that he possesses a lot of information about the dark forces. However, for a small settlement like ours, it's best to avoid him as much as possible. After all, with our current strength, it's difficult for us to contend with him."

Seeing this, Lucia stepped forward and added, "So, regarding the search for the outpost, do you have any information that could help us? We hope to get there as soon as possible to receive support."

Walker scratched his head and thought for a moment: "To be honest, I'm not too sure about that. But I have heard rumors that there is a relatively safe place in the north of this continent. If we really need to find a place to settle down, that might be a good choice."

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps sounded from the side. It was the young soldier who had just reported the situation to the captain, running back again. "Reporting, Captain! We just received intelligence that a group of wandering monsters has appeared about five kilometers to the south! They're moving towards us!"

Chapter 552 I Will Protect You

Chapter 552 I Will Protect You

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression turned serious. Su Ting immediately turned to his companions and firmly announced, "Alright, it seems our journey won't be easy. But we can't give up easily because of a little setback. Now, let's help these villagers defend against the monster invasion, and then discuss our next plan of action!"

Walker nodded, a determined glint in his eyes. "In that case, I'll leave it to you. However, I must make it clear to everyone first: although we are few in number, we are all experienced warriors. If you are willing to lend a hand, I will have my men fully cooperate."

Su Ting smiled slightly. "Don't worry, Captain. We'll do our best." He then turned to his companions, his eyes filled with determination. "Is everyone ready? This isn't just about helping the villagers here, it's also about ourselves. Let's unite and fight off the monsters!"

Everyone in the group nodded. Lucia gripped her longsword tightly, a resolute glint in her eyes. "No problem, let's do it!"

Karl, on the other hand, was beaming with excitement, rubbing his hands together in anticipation. "I can't wait to see what those monsters look like! This is a great opportunity to show off my skills!"

The little girl hid behind Lucia and whispered, "Sister, I'm still a little scared..."

Lucia gently patted her shoulder. "Don't be afraid, we'll protect you. Just follow behind us and stay alert."

Seeing this, Walker shouted, "Listen up, everyone! We're lucky that our friends from outside are willing to help us fight off the monsters! But we can't just sit here and wait to die. Get your weapons ready and take defensive measures!"

The villagers took out their weapons; some carried farm tools, others carried bows and arrows. Although their equipment was simple, everyone had a determined expression on their face.

Su Ting walked up to Walker and said in a low voice, "We need to find out the specifics of these monsters as soon as possible, including their numbers, types, and behavior patterns. Only then can we develop a more effective defense strategy."

Walker nodded and pulled a map from his waist, handing it to Su Ting. "This is some intelligence we gathered earlier, marking some places where monsters frequently appear. However, this information may not be entirely accurate, as monsters' movements are unpredictable."

Su Ting took the map and studied it carefully. Several key points were marked with different colors on the map, one of which was marked as a "danger zone" with a detailed description next to it.

Just then, hurried footsteps came from the direction of the village entrance, and a short soldier came running up in a panic. "Report, Captain, those monsters are only three kilometers away from us!"

Walker's face darkened. "It seems time is running out. We need to set up defenses quickly. Warren, go and inform everyone to proceed according to the previously established defense plan."

Warren nodded and quickly ran off to relay the orders. Su Ting then turned to his teammates and said, "We need to hurry too. Lucia, you're in charge of directing the villagers to build fortifications; Carl, you lead a group to set up traps and sentry posts; as for me, Walker and I will go to the front lines to scout out the situation."

Lucia nodded in acknowledgment, "Understood, we will complete the mission as soon as possible."

Carl chuckled, "Leave this small matter to me, I definitely won't let you down!"

The little girl tugged at Lucia's sleeve. "Sister, can I help too?"

Chapter 553 Building Obstacles

Chapter 553 Building Obstacles

Lucia crouched down and patted the little girl's head. "Of course you can. You can stay by my side and help me pass on messages. Remember, be careful!"

Walker patted Su Ting on the shoulder. "Let's go, let's set off now."

The two hurried towards the village outskirts, preparing for the impending challenge. Meanwhile, the villagers also quickly sprang into action; a life-or-death battle was about to begin.

As Carl inspected the traps, he muttered to himself, "This is going to be exciting. I hope those guys aren't too weak!"

Lucia, on the other hand, was communicating earnestly with the villagers, arranging every step to ensure that nothing went wrong.

The little girl followed closely behind Lucia, glancing into the distance from time to time, silently praying that everything would go well.

Walker and Suting reached a high point on the edge of the village, carefully observing their surroundings. In the distance, the faint roars of monsters could be heard, seemingly foreshadowing an impending battle.

Su Ting said softly to Walker, "It seems that the enemy we are facing is not simple, but as long as we unite, we will definitely be able to overcome this crisis."

Walker nodded solemnly. "Yes, now it's up to us. We must hold on to the end no matter what."

The two exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with determination. Behind them, the entire village was on high alert, everyone prepared for battle.

Walker and Suting stood on the high ground, their eyes fixed on the movements in the distance. The sounds of the monsters grew closer, and a tense and oppressive atmosphere filled the air.

“We need to get back quickly,” Walker whispered, “to make sure everything is in place.”

Su Ting nodded, and the two quickly returned to the village. Along the way, they constantly communicated with the villagers and their teammates to ensure everyone understood their mission.

Back in the village, Sutin saw Lucia directing the villagers to build obstacles and dig traps. Carl was busy setting up sentry posts and perimeter defenses around the village. The little girl followed Lucia, occasionally helping to relay messages, appearing both nervous and excited.

"How is it?" Su Ting stepped forward and asked.

Lucia looked up at him and said firmly, "Everything is going according to plan. We've set up a lot of obstacles at the village entrance, as well as some simple traps. The villagers are very cooperative, and everyone is very motivated."

Su Ting nodded, looking at her with satisfaction. "Very good, keep it up."

Suddenly, a deafening roar echoed from outside the village, followed by the sound of rapid footsteps. The monsters had finally arrived.

"They're here!" Karl ran over from a distance, his face tense. "The monsters are getting close!"

The villagers immediately became alert, taking up their posts with weapons in hand. Lucia walked up to the little girl and gently patted her shoulder. "Don't be afraid, we'll protect you."

The little girl took a deep breath and nodded vigorously. "Sisters, you must be careful."

Lucia smiled, turned to the villagers, and shouted, "Everyone, get ready! Don't panic! Maintain your formation as we trained!"

The villagers quickly assemble into several groups, preparing for the impending battle. Walker picked up his sword and addressed everyone, "We are a united team, and we will persevere no matter what enemy we face. Now, let's defend our home together!"

The crowd shouted in unison, their morale soaring. Just then, the first wave of monsters stormed into the village.

Chapter 554 Victory in Sight

Chapter 554 Victory in Sight

The monsters were grotesque in appearance, enormous in size, and reeked of a nauseating stench. They swung their massive claws furiously, attempting to breach the village's defenses. The villagers fought back fiercely, but the monsters seemed to outnumber them far more than they had anticipated.

"Karl, how's the trap going?" Su Ting asked loudly.

“Everything is ready!” Karl replied. “The traps are all set. As soon as the monster comes in, it will fall into the pit.”

Sure enough, when a group of monsters rushed over, they accidentally stepped on the trap and were immediately trapped in the huge iron net, struggling and letting out painful roars. Seeing this, the other monsters all retreated.

"Quick, now's the time!" Walker shouted, leading his warriors to charge forward and engage the monster in fierce hand-to-hand combat.

Su Ting quickly joined the battle, his swordsmanship precise and swift, each strike hitting a vital point. Lucia was not to be outdone; she wielded her longsword, skillfully dodging the monster's attacks while simultaneously launching deadly counterattacks. The little girl followed closely behind her, occasionally relaying messages and supplies.

The battle lasted for some time, with casualties on both sides. However, through close cooperation and unwavering will, the villagers gradually gained the upper hand. Although the monsters were numerous, they clearly hadn't anticipated such a powerful resistance.

Just when everyone thought victory was in sight, a more terrifying roar suddenly came from afar. A massive, leader-level monster appeared, its eyes filled with rage, charging towards the village.

"Oh no, that guy's coming!" Karl exclaimed.

"Everyone, hold your ground!" Su Ting shouted. "We can definitely defeat it!"

Lucia turned to look at the little girl and said softly, "Go hide somewhere safe first, and come find me after the battle is over."

The little girl nodded tearfully and reluctantly left the battlefield. Meanwhile, Su Ting and Walker led their warriors to confront the enormous leader monster.

A fierce battle ensued, dust billowing and blood swirling across the battlefield. Every face bore the marks of exhaustion and unwavering determination.

Suddenly, Su Ting spotted an opportunity and shouted to Walker, "Let's circle around to its rear and attack! Distract it!"

Walker understood and immediately ordered, "Everyone, follow me and get behind it!"

The group tacitly adjusted their positions and quickly changed tactics. The monster was thrown into chaos and began to scatter in all directions. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Su Ting leaped up and thrust his sword straight at the monster's throat.

The monster let out a scream, collapsed to the ground, struggled a few times, and finally lay still.

The villagers cheered and celebrated their victory. However, just as they lowered their guard, another roar came from afar.

“Wait… what’s that sound?” Lucia asked, frowning.

“I don’t know, but we can’t let our guard down,” Su Ting said seriously. “It seems this battle is far from over…”

"Everyone get ready, there might be more monsters attacking." Su Ting quickly adjusted his mindset and shouted to the villagers, "We just won a battle, but we can't let our guard down!"

The villagers nodded, gripping their weapons tightly, ready to face the new challenge. Lucia stood at the village entrance, her gaze fixed firmly on the distance, the eerie roar echoing in her ears.