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

"Then what should we do?" Leah asked anxiously.

"We must find an antidote as soon as possible," the old priest said in a deep voice, "otherwise this child's life will be in danger."

Just then, the old hunter stepped out from the crowd, looking at them with a guilty expression.

“I know what to do,” the old hunter said in a low voice. “Come with me, and I will do my best to find the antidote.”

The three exchanged glances and ultimately decided to follow the old hunter to his dwelling. The old hunter remained silent the entire way, focusing solely on his journey.

Chapter 565 Feeling a Little Uneasy

Chapter 565 Feeling a Little Uneasy

Back at the old hunter's house, he opened a secret room filled with various herbs and alchemical tools. After searching through the many medicine bottles for a while, he finally found a few rare herbs.

"This is the only way," the old hunter said, and began to prepare the potion.

Su Ting, Lucia, and Lia stood aside watching silently, their hearts filled with unease.

“Old hunter, are you sure this can save the child?” Lucia asked.

“I’m not entirely sure,” the old hunter answered honestly, “but this is the best method I can think of right now.”

As time passed, the old hunter finally managed to concoct a small bottle of pale green liquid. He carefully handed the potion to the villagers who were waiting outside.

"Quickly give this to the child," the old hunter instructed.

The villagers quickly took the medicine and rushed back to the village. The old hunter and the three others followed closely behind.

When they returned to the village, they saw that the women had already given the medicine to the children. Everyone held their breath, hoping to see a miracle happen.

After a few minutes of waiting, the child finally stopped convulsing, and his complexion gradually returned to normal. He opened his eyes and gave a weak smile.

"That's great!" Leah exclaimed excitedly, "He's still alive!"

"Thank God!" the woman said, tears streaming down her face.

The old hunter breathed a sigh of relief, but was still somewhat tired. "I need to continue my research in case this happens again."

Su Ting walked over to the old hunter and patted him on the shoulder: "You did very well this time, but it also reminds us to be more careful."

“Yes,” the old hunter nodded. “I will take responsibility and make sure this never happens again.”

Just then, a villager rushed over, looking anxious, and said, "Something terrible has happened! We've just found another animal carcass!"

The expressions on everyone's faces immediately turned serious.

“It seems this matter is not over yet,” Lucia said, frowning.

"We must find out the truth as soon as possible," Su Ting said firmly.

“So where do we begin?” Leah asked.

“Let’s start with the most likely place,” Su Ting said to the old hunter. “You rest for a bit, and then we’ll discuss the next step.”

The old hunter nodded, a hint of guilt and determination flashing in his eyes.

The three continued to discuss their strategy, while the surrounding night seemed to grow even darker.

"I hope nothing more goes wrong tonight," Lucia said softly.

“We will do everything we can to protect the village’s safety,” Su Ting replied firmly.

Just as they were about to leave, another strange sound came from afar, as if something was approaching...

"What's that over there?" Leah asked warily.

Su Ting and Lucia exchanged a glance, then looked together in the direction of the sound.

“Whatever it is, we have to face it,” Su Ting said.

Lucia nodded: "Let's go, let's go take a look together."

Armed with weapons, the three men ventured into the unknown depths of the night...

The three gripped their weapons tightly, inching closer to the direction from which the sound came. An ominous air seemed to linger in the night breeze, and the surrounding atmosphere grew increasingly tense.

"Listen, it sounds like someone is shouting," Leah whispered, pressing her ear close to the direction from which the sound was coming.

Su Ting nodded, signaling everyone to remain quiet, and then proceeded cautiously. Soon, they arrived at the edge of a dense forest. By the faint moonlight, they could see a dilapidated hut not far ahead, from which came indistinct sounds.

“Let’s go take a look,” Lucia whispered, a little uneasy in her heart.

Chapter 566 A fierce and evenly matched battle

Chapter 566 A fierce and evenly matched battle.

The three nodded to each other and quietly approached the hut. Through the window, they could vaguely see a dim, yellow light shining inside, accompanied by the sound of hurried footsteps.

Su Ting knocked gently on the door, but there was no response. He turned to look at Lucia and Lia, who both seemed hesitant, but ultimately followed Su Ting and pushed open the old wooden door.

The scene before them stunned them: the room was in complete disarray, with herbs and alchemical equipment scattered everywhere. An old man was standing with his back to them, busily working on something at a table.

"Who is it?!" The old man turned around abruptly upon hearing the noise, his face filled with panic.

"Are you a villager?" Su Ting asked cautiously. "What happened here?"

The old man's eyes darted around, as if he was considering how to answer. "I'm just... I'm just doing some experiments here," he stammered.

Lucia noticed his unusual behavior: "We heard shouting outside. Was that you calling for help?"

The old man's face grew even paler. He gritted his teeth and whispered, "Actually, I've discovered... something very dangerous."

"What is it?" Leah asked anxiously.

The old man hesitated for a moment before slowly saying, "It's research data about that strange venom. I believe someone is deliberately creating this venom to target the village."

"Do you know who the other party is?" Su Ting asked seriously.

“I don’t know much, but…” The old man took out a small notebook from his pocket and handed it to them, “There are clues here. But be careful, that person is very powerful.”

"Thank you, we will investigate thoroughly." Lucia took the notebook and carefully put it away.

Just then, a sharp whistling sound pierced the night sky, instantly putting the three of them on edge as if it were a signal. The old man's expression changed drastically: "Get out of here quickly! That sound was a warning; they might be here soon!"

Before the words were even finished, a dark figure appeared like a ghost, instantly appearing in the center of the room. The newcomer was tall, with his face hidden in the darkness, only his sharp eyes flashing with a cold light.

"Hand over that thing!" he commanded in a hoarse, somber voice.

Su Ting and his two companions immediately assumed a defensive stance, preparing to respond to the sudden threat. "Impossible!" Su Ting refused decisively. "You must first tell us why you're doing this!"

The stranger sneered, his figure moving swiftly in front of Su Ting with astonishing speed. "Naive!" He swung a palm at Su Ting, who hurriedly took a step back, barely dodging the attack.

A battle was about to break out. The room was cramped, and the four people's movements were severely restricted. Lia tried to open the window to escape and call for help, but the man's lightning-fast hand speed stopped her, and she was forced to engage him in close combat.

"Stop!" Seeing this, Lucia quickly chanted a spell, and a ball of light formed in her palm, illuminating the entire room. In that instant, the stranger seemed startled by the blinding light, stopping his actions, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes.

"Now it's our turn!" Su Ting seized the opportunity and charged forward, his longsword flashing like a cold light as he aimed straight for the enemy's vitals. However, the opponent was clearly no ordinary person; he deftly turned to dodge the attack and simultaneously slashed at Su Ting with his own blade.

In the blink of an eye, a fierce battle was inevitable. Every corner and every inch of the room became their battleground. Both sides unleashed a barrage of attacks, fighting fiercely and evenly matched.

Chapter 567 Important Clues

Chapter 567 Important Clues

Just then, a commotion of footsteps sounded outside the door, followed by several armed villagers rushing into the house. Upon seeing the scene, the villagers involuntarily stopped. Their arrival, however, clearly gave the three men more time to catch their breath.

Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, the stranger finally decided not to delay any longer. With a cold snort, he flashed out of the window and disappeared into the night, leaving only a faint ripple of energy in the air as proof that he had been there.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, but remained highly vigilant. "That person is not someone to be trifled with; we must be careful," Su Ting warned, then looked at the villagers, "Thank you all for arriving in time to help."

A village representative spoke up: "Su Ting, are you and the two young ladies alright?"

“We are safe for now, but the matter of that mysterious person still needs further investigation,” Lucia replied.

Leah gripped the research data tightly, her expression resolute: "No matter what, we cannot let him harm our village."

Su Ting patted her on the shoulder in support, then announced the plan to everyone: "We've all worked hard tonight, so let's arrange the patrol shifts first. Tomorrow morning, I'll take this information to an expert for evaluation and try to find a solution as soon as possible."

After he said that, silence returned, as if the recent struggle hadn't disrupted the night's rhythm. But everyone knew in their hearts—this battle was probably only the beginning…

“Let’s go,” Lucia said softly. “In the days to come, we need to stay united.”

Su Ting and Lia exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement. "No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, as long as we trust and support each other, nothing is insurmountable," Su Ting said firmly.

The group left the cabin; the night was still deep. Lucia glanced back at the broken window, a sense of unease rising within her. "We need to quickly arrange tonight's patrol duties," she said, turning to Sutin and Lia.

“I’ll take charge of organizing the manpower. You two can take a rest,” suggested an elder in the village. His name was Albert, and he was a highly respected figure in the village.

“Lord Albert, please ensure everyone’s safety first. We’ll discuss our strategy tomorrow.” Su Ting respectfully handed the documents to Lucia for safekeeping, then began setting up patrol routes with the villagers.

Just then, a cold wind blew through the woods, causing the three people standing outside the door to shiver involuntarily. Leah rubbed her arms and said, "This place is too eerie. This is the first time I've ever felt this level of fear."

“Don’t worry, Leah, we’re here,” Su Ting reassured her, though he wasn’t entirely confident himself. “But this place is definitely not safe, let’s get back to the village as soon as possible.”

The group quickened their pace and headed back. As they traversed the dense forest, all they heard was the occasional chirping of insects; the surroundings were utterly silent. Only when they finally came into view of the faint lights of the village did their tension ease slightly.

As soon as he stepped into the village, a crowd of villagers gathered around, asking what had happened. "Don't worry, everyone," Su Ting explained, "there are already patrols protecting the village tonight. We've discovered some important clues, and we'll tell you all the details tomorrow morning."

Chapter 568 Someone is chasing us