Too many female prisoners, a special forces soldier transmigrates and marries wildly.

The faint, deliberately suppressed rustling sound, like a venomous snake slithering through the grass, was particularly jarring in the silent night. It wasn't the wind, nor the sound of a small animal, but the sound of human footsteps, and more than one at that! The direction was from outside the courtyard wall, seemingly closing in on the courtyard from different locations.

Lin Feng held his breath, his body already like a cheetah poised to pounce, and quietly approached the window, peering out through the tiny tear in the window paper.

The moonlight wasn't very bright, but it was enough for him to see several furtive dark figures trying to climb over the low courtyard wall. There were about four or five of them, and they seemed to be carrying sticks and short knives. Their movements weren't professional, but they had the ruthlessness of desperate criminals.

They weren't part of the military; they were more like thugs and gangsters.

Lin Feng instantly realized—it was Lin Youfu who had come to take revenge?

Almost simultaneously, A-Yue, who was guarding inside the gate, also noticed the commotion. Her ashen face was indistinct in the shadows, but her eyes gleamed eerily in the darkness, like a lone wolf whose territory had been invaded. She made no sound, but simply lowered the tip of her spear slightly, aiming it at the bottom of the gate where it might be struck or pried open.

At the edge of the courtyard wall, a dark figure clumsily vaulted over, landing with a thud. Then came a second, a third…

"Damn it, watch out!" someone muttered in a low voice, speaking with a local accent.

"What's there to be afraid of! He's just a soldier who came back with a few women!" another voice replied gruffly, with disdain.

Five dark figures gathered in the courtyard. The leader, a burly man, held a wood-chopping knife and pointed at the main house, whispering orders, "Break down the door! Go in and cripple that soldier first! Tie up the women! Damn it, they dare to mess with Master Lin's family? They're asking for trouble!"

The other four responded, two of them carrying sticks headed straight for the door, while the other two crept towards the kitchen and corners where people might be hiding.

It's now!

"Attack!" Lin Feng shouted, kicking open the half-closed window and darting out like an arrow!

Almost simultaneously, A-Yue moved too! Ignoring the main entrance, she emerged from the shadows inside the door like a ghost, her spear whistling through the air as she stabbed like a venomous snake towards the ribs of the dark figure closest to her who was reaching for the kitchen!

"Thud!" The spear tip pierced flesh! The dark figure let out a short scream, staggered backward by the force of the spear, and crashed into the courtyard wall.

Lin Feng's target was the sturdy man leading the group, who was carrying a knife! The moment he landed, his machete was already drawn. Using the momentum of his charge, the blade flashed in the moonlight, without any fancy moves, and went straight for the opponent's face!

The burly man clearly hadn't expected his opponent to react so quickly, especially since he had come out of the window! He hurriedly raised his knife to parry.

"Clang!" The two blades clashed, sparks flying everywhere! The sturdy man felt an irresistible force, his tiger's mouth was in excruciating pain, the wood-chopping knife almost slipped from his hand, and he was shaken back three or four steps, his chest heaving with blood and qi.

"You've got some tough guys! Let's go shoulder to shoulder!" The burly man shouted hoarsely, both surprised and furious.

The other two thugs who had rushed towards the door, and the one who had crept into the corner, immediately changed direction upon seeing this, brandishing sticks and short knives, and lunging at Lin Feng with strange cries. The one who had been stabbed by A-Yue also clutched his rib wound, gritted his teeth, pulled out his short knife, and engaged A-Yue in a fierce fight.

In an instant, the quiet of the night was shattered by the glint of knives and sticks, and screams and shouts.

Facing the attack of three men, Lin Feng's face remained cold and stern. He did not retreat, but instead stepped forward, his cleaver transforming into a dazzling screen of light. There were no complicated moves, only the simplest and most direct slashes, cuts, slices, and thrusts, each strike aimed directly at vital points—fast, accurate, and ruthless! This was a killing technique that combined military swordsmanship with modern combat skills.

"Crack!" A thug's stick was sliced ​​in half with a knife. The momentum continued, and the back of the knife slammed into his cheek, instantly shattering his cheekbone. He screamed and fell to the ground.

Another thug thrust his dagger at Lin Feng, who dodged to the side, his left hand flashing out like lightning to grab the thug's wrist holding the knife and twist it forcefully!

"Ah!" A sharp crack of dislocated wrist and a scream rang out simultaneously, and the short knife clattered to the ground. Lin Feng took the opportunity to kick him in the stomach, sending him flying backward and crashing into a woodpile, where he lost consciousness.

The third thug was terrified by Lin Feng's ferocity and turned to run. Lin Feng threw the machete from his hand!

"Whoosh—" The machete spun out and struck the thug precisely on the back of the head. The thug didn't even utter a sound before collapsing to the ground.

In just a few breaths, the three men who were attacking Lin Feng all fell. Meanwhile, Ah Yue's battle was also over.

Only the burly man who was the leader remained, his face pale, his hand holding the knife trembling uncontrollably. He looked at Lin Feng, who was walking towards him like a god of death, and then glanced at his subordinates lying groaning on the ground. His fighting spirit was completely gone.

"Please...please spare me, sir! Spare me!" The sturdy man knelt down with a thud, throwing his wood-chopping knife aside, kowtowing repeatedly. "It was Lin Youfu! Lin Youfu paid us to come! He said your family has money, grain, and beautiful women...it has nothing to do with us! Please spare me, sir!"

Lin Feng walked up to him, picked up his machete, and used the tip to lift the man's chin, the cold blade brushing against his skin. "Lin Youfu's cousin? One of those gangsters in town?"

"Yes...yes...I am Liu Laizi, trying to make a living in town..." Liu Laizi stammered, terrified.

"What else did Lin Youfu say?" Lin Feng's voice was icy.

"He... he said you broke your finger, embarrassed him, and even tried to extort money from him... so we came... to teach you a lesson, and while we're at it, to take... all your valuables and your women away..."

To save his life, Liu Laizi told everything.

Just as I expected. A cold glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes.

"Go back and tell Lin Youfu," Lin Feng sheathed his knife, his voice not loud, but every word was icy, "that by sunset tomorrow, I want to see the money and grain owed, not a single grain of rice, not a single coin less. In addition, add ten strings of cash as 'comfort money' for tonight. If it's less, or if they dare to try anything again…" He paused, the tip of his knife pointing at the groaning men on the ground, "next time, it won't be fingers that get severed, it'll be necks. Understand?"

"I...I understand! I understand!" Liu Laizi kowtowed repeatedly, as if he had been granted a pardon.

"Take your men and get out!"

Liu Laizi quickly got up, called to his still-mobile accomplices, and dragged the unconscious and injured people away, scrambling and crawling as they fled the courtyard in a sorry state, not even caring about the sticks and knives that had fallen to the ground.

Just then, a soft clapping sound rang out from the shadows outside the courtyard wall.

"Slap, slap, slap."

Three times, neither too fast nor too slow.

Lin Feng and A Yue turned around almost simultaneously, aiming their weapons at the source of the sound!

Under the moonlight, a tall, slender figure in blue gracefully leaped onto the courtyard wall and then fell like a leaf. It was the female knight who had come during the day and called herself Ye Qingli! She looked at Lin Feng and A Yue, who were waiting in the courtyard, with a playful smile on her face, and then glanced at Shi Xiu and Liu Yun, who were cleaning up the traces.

"Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!"

Ye Qingli clapped her hands and chuckled, her gaze finally settling on Lin Feng. "Brother Lin, you have excellent skills; you're a true man. This one..."

She looked at A-Yue, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes, "Your skills are quite good, and your style is very unconventional, unlike the martial arts of the Central Plains. Brother Lin's family is truly full of hidden talents."

Lin Feng felt a chill run down his spine.

Ye Qingli had been hiding nearby watching the battle the whole time! Neither he nor A Yue had noticed! This woman's ability to hide was truly remarkable.

"Miss Ye has returned after all; I've certainly seen a good show." Lin Feng sheathed his machete, but remained vigilant. "What advice do you have for me?"

"I dare not presume to offer my guidance." Ye Qingli walked to the center of the courtyard, completely unconcerned about the few traces of blood on the ground, and sat down by the stone platform.

"I originally wanted to warn Brother Lin to be careful of the villagers' retaliation, after all, what you did during the day was ruthless and quite a slap in the face. I didn't expect that the show would start before I even arrived, and end so quickly." She looked at Lin Feng, her admiration deepening.

"It seems my worries were unnecessary. Brother Lin is not only a skilled fighter himself, but also an excellent homemaker. Even the women in his family are so brave and capable. I admire you."

Her words were casual, but to Shi Xiu and Liu Yun, they made their faces flush and a strange feeling rise in their hearts. Their actions just now couldn't be described as "brave"; they were more like terrified. But being told this by this mysterious heroine... perhaps it wasn't all bad?

"Miss Ye, you flatter me. These are just some low-class self-preservation methods." Lin Feng also sat down on the other side of the stone platform and gestured for Shi Xiu to pour water.

"Miss Ye's late-night visit must be more than just to watch the play, right?"

Ye Qingli took the bowl of water from Shi Xiu, took a sip, her smile fading as she said seriously, "There is indeed something. I have more concrete information about the Black Wolf Riders that I mentioned to you during the day."

Lin Feng's eyes narrowed: "Please speak."

"I tracked their movements and found that the direction they last disappeared in was roughly within a hundred miles of this area, and they are very likely... hiding somewhere in the mountains." Ye Qingli lowered her voice. "This is not an ordinary infiltration or harassment. They seem to have a specific target, and their actions are very secretive. I suspect they are looking for something, or... waiting for someone."

"Who are we waiting for?" Lin Feng frowned.

"Perhaps it's someone who's meeting with them, or perhaps it's their target for assassination." Ye Qingli stared intently at Lin Feng.

"Brother Lin, you've returned from the northern border and are now a border army officer. Have you heard of any important figures passing through this area recently? Or any special troop movements or supply transfers by the border army or government?"

Lin Feng shook his head: "I'm just a nobody, visiting my family. I have no way of knowing what's going on with the higher-ups." He was telling the truth.

Ye Qingli stared at him for a few seconds, seemingly trying to determine if he was lying, before finally sighing softly, "That's true. However, Brother Lin, the Black Wolf Riders' infiltration is no small matter. If they are indeed active in this area, your village, especially your family, which is new and somewhat 'special,' will easily attract attention. These petty thieves tonight are a minor issue; if they really attract the Black Wolf Riders' spies..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but her meaning was clear.

"Thank you for the reminder, Miss Ye." Lin Feng clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute. "We will be careful."

"Being careful isn't enough."

Ye Qingli stood up, took a small bamboo whistle from her bosom, and handed it to Lin Feng. "This whistle can emit a sound at a specific frequency. Ordinary people can't hear it clearly, but for trained people or certain animals, it can travel a long distance. If you encounter a danger you can't handle, or if you discover traces of the Black Wolf Riders, blow it. If I'm nearby, I might be able to get there in time. Of course," she smiled, "it might not be in time. So, it's best not to use it."

Lin Feng took the bamboo whistle; it was cool to the touch, with fine lines on its surface. "Why is Miss Ye helping me so much?"

Ye Qingli looked at him; in the moonlight, her profile was sharply defined, exuding a touch of heroism and mystery. "I'm not helping you, I'm just worried about seeing those barbarian Di Rong running rampant within my Great Yan territory. And," she paused, her tone subtly shifting, "I find you interesting, and perhaps... we'll meet again in the future."

After saying that, without waiting for Lin Feng's response, she swayed and floated up the courtyard wall like a wisp of smoke. With a few leaps, she disappeared into the vast night, leaving only a faint, almost imperceptible fragrance.

The courtyard fell silent again.