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

Adrian breathed a sigh of relief, but remained vigilant: "Even though it was just a squirrel this time, we can't let our guard down. This place looks nice, but we still need to find a safer place to settle down as soon as possible."

Lucia stood up and looked at Adrian: "What's your plan? How can we find a truly safe place?"

Adrian frowned. "I have a general direction, but we'll have to observe as we go. There should be an abandoned mine on the other side of the valley; the terrain there is treacherous and it's not easy to find. If we can find that place, we should be safer for the time being."

Jack nodded in agreement: "An abandoned mine sounds good, and there might be some supplies we need there. If we're lucky, we might even find some food and water."

Thomas picked up the little boy and patted him on the back: "Okay, let's try that mine. Hopefully, the boy can rest well in there."

Adrian nodded and turned to the others: "Let's set off now, follow this stream, and try to stay alert."

Suting nodded and took the lead onto the path. Lucia and Thomas followed behind him, while Adrian and Jack brought up the rear, just in case.

The group moved slowly through the woods, each person trying to remain as quiet as possible. The surrounding environment was so still that one could almost hear the leaves rustling, which made the atmosphere even more tense.

Suddenly, Su Ting, who was ahead, stopped and said in a low voice, "There seems to be something moving ahead."

Adrian immediately became alert, signaling everyone to stop. He then quietly stepped forward and carefully observed through the gaps in the bushes. He saw a group of small wild animals drinking water around a puddle. They were clearly disturbed and appeared somewhat flustered.

Adrian said softly, "They are wild beasts, but there are quite a few of them. Let's take a detour to avoid attracting their attention."

The group nodded in agreement and, following Adrian's directions, bypassed the area and continued onward. After passing through a dense thicket, a winding path appeared ahead, with even denser trees on both sides, sunlight filtering through the leaves and casting dappled shadows.

Lucia looked up ahead, a glimmer of hope in her eyes: "This road looks good; we should be getting closer to our destination."

Adrian nodded and said firmly, "Keep going, everyone. As long as we stay united, we will definitely find a safe place."

They continued along the path, each anticipating the abandoned mine shaft ahead. The air was filled with the fresh scent of earth and leaves, and the occasional chirping of birds in the distance seemed to herald a new beginning.

Suddenly, a roadblock made of several piled-up stones appeared ahead, along with a tattered map, as if someone had marked the spot before. Adrian stepped forward, carefully examining the map, his brow gradually relaxing.

He turned to look at the group, a slight smile on his face: "This map marks the location of that abandoned mine, and it's not far from here. We're almost there."

Su Ting said excitedly, "Great! We're finally close to finding a safe place."

Lucia smiled easily: "Then let's keep going. Hopefully, we'll arrive safely."

Chapter 584 Stop! Someone else is coming!

Chapter 584 Stop! Someone else is coming!

Just as they were about to cross the roadblock and continue forward, they suddenly heard a faint sound ahead, as if someone was moving not far away.

Su Ting immediately became alert and whispered, "Stop, someone else is coming!"

Adrian nodded, signaling everyone to be quiet. He carefully parted the branches and looked out. The sight before him made him frown. Several figures dressed in black appeared in front of him, moving erratically in the woods, seemingly searching for something.

Adrian whispered, "It's the enemy again, and there are more of them than last time. We must proceed with caution."

The group quickly adjusted their positions, preparing for battle. This time, they would face an even greater challenge, but Adrian firmly believed that as long as they were united, nothing was insurmountable.

At this tense moment, the enemy ahead seemed to have noticed their presence as well. One of the men in black suddenly turned around and met Adrian's gaze.

“They’ve found us!” Su Ting said in a low voice.

Adrian abruptly stood up, drew his longsword, and said in a deep voice, "Prepare for battle! No matter what, we must protect the children!"

With his command, a new life-or-death struggle is about to begin.

Adrian gripped his sword hilt tightly, his eyes resolute and calm. He quickly turned and whispered to Suttin and Jack, "Suttin, you and Lucia take Thomas and the children and retreat first. Head east along the creek, trying to avoid the enemy. Jack and I will hold them off here."

Su Ting frowned and asked somewhat reluctantly, "But Adrian, we can't just leave you like this."

Adrian said decisively, "Don't hesitate, protecting the children is our top priority. Let's go!"

Lucia nodded, knowing this wasn't the time to argue. She tugged at Thomas's sleeve and whispered, "Quick, do as Adrian says."

Thomas hugged the sleeping boy tightly, nodded, and followed Lucia and Sutine as they quickly retreated eastward. They carefully made their way through the woods, minimizing their noise for fear of alerting the enemy.

At this moment, the men in black slowly approached. The leader's sharp eyes scanned the surroundings, seemingly searching for a target. Adrian and Jack hid in the bushes, ready to strike at any moment.

Adrian whispered, "Wait until they get closer before we make our move. Remember, don't linger in the fight; the main objective is to buy time for the others."

Jack nodded, a resolute glint in his eyes. He took out a few smoke grenades from his backpack and said in a low voice, "I'll use these smoke grenades to create some chaos, and then we'll retreat while things are in disarray."

Adrian nodded approvingly: "Good idea. We'll cooperate when the time is right."

Just then, a man in black suddenly shouted, "There are people over there! Quickly surround them!"

The other men in black immediately responded, crowding around Adrian and Jack. Adrian and Jack quickly exchanged a glance, and Jack then lit a smoke bomb and threw it forcefully towards the men in black.

"Bang!" The smoke grenade exploded in mid-air, and the white smoke quickly spread, obscuring the black-clad man's vision. Adrian seized the opportunity, leaped out, and swung his sword at the black-clad man in front of him.

"Ah!" A man in black fell dead under his sword, but more enemies quickly filled the gap, trying to surround him. Adrian nimbly weaved through the crowd, each attack precise and deadly.

Chapter 585 Wild Beasts Appear

Chapter 585 Wild Beasts Appear

Jack quickly joined the battle, his dagger flashing coldly in the white smoke. He weaved through the enemy, seizing every opportunity, and worked seamlessly with Adrian, constantly repelling the men in black.

However, the men in black were numerous, and despite Adrian and Jack's valiant resistance, they were unable to withstand all the attacks. Just as the situation became increasingly critical, a sudden volley of arrows shot out from the woods, and several men in black fell to the ground.

Adrian and Jack looked up and saw that Sutin and Lucia had returned, bows and arrows flying in their hands, daggers in hand, to support them. Thomas, meanwhile, was hiding behind a boulder with the little boy, protecting him.

Adrian roared and charged forward, sword in hand: "Let's join forces and wipe out all these enemies!"

Su Ting and Lucia agreed in unison, and the four of them joined forces to fight the men in black. The battle was extremely fierce, with everyone fighting desperately. Finally, through their combined efforts, the enemy was gradually defeated, with only a few scattered individuals escaping.

The battlefield gradually quieted down. Adrian, panting heavily, looked at the fallen enemies and said in a deep voice, "We were lucky this time, but we can't let our guard down. Keep moving forward; we must find that abandoned mine."

Lucia walked over to Adrian and whispered, "Are you alright? That was really dangerous."

Adrian shook his head, his gaze resolute: "It's alright, as long as everyone is safe. Let's go, we don't have much time."

The group regrouped and continued eastward along the stream. The air was thick with the dust of battle, but everyone's heart was filled with determination and hope. They knew that only by uniting could they overcome all difficulties.

Just as they were about to step into another dense forest, they suddenly heard light footsteps ahead. Su Ting immediately stopped and whispered, "Someone else is coming!"

Adrian frowned, looking warily ahead. This time, he didn't know whether friend or foe awaited them…

Adrian swiftly raised his sword to his chest, signaling everyone to be on alert. Jack quickly pulled several smoke grenades from his backpack, ready to use them at any moment. Lucia and Sutin gripped their weapons tightly, their eyes fixed on the dense forest ahead.

Suddenly, a figure slowly emerged from the bushes, holding a longbow and warily scrutinizing Adrian and his group. It was a tall, handsome young man dressed in hunter's attire, with a row of arrows hanging at his waist.

Adrian asked in a deep voice, "Who are you? Why are you here?"

The young man raised his eyebrows slightly, his gaze sharp as an eagle, and slowly said, "My name is Carlos, and I am a hunter here. I just witnessed your battle and know that you are not enemies."

Adrian frowned slightly and asked, "How can you be sure we're not enemies?"

Carlos smiled faintly and said, "You are dealing with men in black, and these men in black have been active in this area recently, causing great suffering to the people. Therefore, I believe you are friends, not enemies."

Adrian nodded, slightly relieved. He looked at Su Ting and the others to confirm their opinions. Su Ting also nodded in agreement.

Adrian turned to Carlos and said, "In that case, thank you for showing up. We're looking for an abandoned mine; could you perhaps give us directions?"

Carlos pondered for a moment, then nodded: "I know the abandoned mine; it's in a ravine not far to the east. However, it's dangerous there; not only are there men in black active there, but also some wild animals."

Chapter 586 We Must Act Quickly

Chapter 586 We must act quickly.

Adrian said firmly, "We are prepared to face any difficulties. Just take us there, and we'll take care of the rest."

Carlos nodded slightly and said, "Alright, I'll take you there. Follow me."

So Carlos led Adrian and his group onward. They passed through a dense forest and finally came to an open area. Not far away, an abandoned mine entrance stood silently, surrounded by an eerie atmosphere.

Carlos stopped and said in a low voice, "This is it. Be careful, the mine is complicated and there may be many traps."

Adrian looked at Carlos gratefully and said, "Thank you, Carlos. We'll be careful."

Carlos nodded slightly, then turned and left.

Adrian turned to Suttin, Lucia, and Jack, and said in a deep voice, "Are you ready? We're going in to investigate."

Su Ting nodded firmly: "Let's go, we don't have much time left."

The four quickly prepared their equipment and entered the mine. The mine was dark and damp, with only a sliver of light filtering through the cracks. Adrian held up a torch to illuminate the path ahead.

They proceeded cautiously, constantly alert to their surroundings. Suddenly, they heard soft footsteps ahead, as if someone was quietly approaching.

Adrian immediately stopped and whispered, "There are people ahead, everyone be careful."

Suting and Lucia gripped their weapons tightly, their eyes fixed ahead. Jack, on the other hand, quickly pulled out a smoke grenade, ready to use it at any moment.

The footsteps grew closer, and a blurry figure gradually emerged from the darkness. Adrian's heart tightened; he gripped his sword hilt, ready to strike at any moment.

Just as the figure was about to enter the firelight, a voice suddenly rang out: "Don't move! Put your hands up!"

Adrian and his companions immediately raised their hands, and a strange voice emerged from the darkness, holding a longsword and eyeing them warily.

The man slowly walked to the torchlight, and by its light, Adrian recognized him—it was his former comrade-in-arms, Alex.

Alex's gaze softened instantly, and he asked in surprise, "Adrian? Is it really you?"

Adrian was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed with delight, "Alex, it really is you! What are you doing here?"

Alex sighed and said, "Don't even mention it. I was being chased by those men in black and fled all the way here. I never expected to run into you guys."

Adrian lowered his hand, stepped forward, and patted Alex on the shoulder: "We're here to look for clues too. Let's go, we'll talk about it as we go."