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

"clang!"

Sparks flew! The man groaned and staggered back, his wrist bleeding profusely.

At the same time, Lei Bao and his men rushed out of the side room and engaged in a fierce battle with the men in black.

The courtyard was instantly filled with the glint of swords, shouts, and the clanging of weapons. The man in black was no weakling, but Lei Bao and his companions were veterans of the battlefield, fearless and valiant, and for a time managed to suppress their opponent.

Lin Feng fought three opponents alone. His injuries hadn't healed, so he dared not engage in a direct confrontation, instead relying on skillful footwork and cunning swordsmanship, targeting vital points. However, his opponents were clearly well-trained; the three coordinated perfectly, their offense and defense orderly, gradually forcing him into a corner.

"Lin Feng!" Shen Qingyi exclaimed from inside the room.

"Don't come out!" Lin Feng shouted, parrying a slash aimed at his face with a backhand strike, while simultaneously kicking someone in the abdomen.

The man staggered backward, but the other man's knife was already at his shoulder! He struggled to turn to the side, the blade grazing his shoulder and leaving a trail of blood.

A sharp pain shot through him, and a fierce glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. Instead of dodging, he lunged forward, his long blade aimed straight for his opponent's heart! This was a life-for-life fighting style!

The man clearly hadn't expected him to fight so desperately, and hurriedly sheathed his knife and went back to defend.

But Lin Feng's momentum did not diminish, and he actually crashed into his opponent's arms, the tip of his blade piercing through his back!

"puff!"

Blood splattered. The man's eyes widened, and he slowly collapsed to the ground.

Seeing his ferocity, the remaining two men in black dared not approach.

Taking advantage of this lull, Lei Bao had already dealt with two people, and together with Lao Nian, they forced the last three into a corner of the courtyard.

"Retreat!" Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the leader of the men in black shouted and leaped onto the wall.

The others also retreated, flowing away like a tide, disappearing into the night in the blink of an eye.

The courtyard returned to silence, with only bloodstains and several corpses remaining.

"Boss!" Lei Bao rushed over.

"Nothing's wrong." Lin Feng gritted his teeth, tore off a piece of his shirt, and hastily bandaged the wound. "Where's Qingyi?"

"I'm here." Shen Qingyi rushed out of the house and saw that he was covered in blood. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she quickly fetched some medicine to re-bandage him.

"Is it a Shadow Guard?" Old Nian examined the corpse and took out a black token from one of the men's arms. The front was engraved with the character "Shadow," and the back had a simple cloud pattern—exactly the same as the "Shadow" token given by Qin Mo, but the cloud pattern was slightly different.

"It's a shadow guard, but not from Senior Qin's side." Lin Feng took the token and examined it closely.

"The cloud patterns are pointing in opposite directions. Are these people remnants of the traitors, or... another force?"

"Their target is very clear: you, sir," Lei Bao said in a deep voice.

"Moreover, they know our whereabouts perfectly. The soldiers who set up the checkpoint during the day were probably there to confirm our identities and inform these people."

"Li Song's men?" Shen Qingyi's face turned pale.

"Not necessarily," Lin Feng shook his head.

"Li Song has no influence in the court, not in the martial arts world. It could be Prince Jing, or it could be... someone else."

He looked towards the northern night. Shuofeng City was still a thousand miles away, and the journey was destined to be anything but peaceful.

"Pack your things and leave right away." He forced himself to stand up.

"This place is not safe to stay for long."

The group hastily disposed of the body and left the town overnight.

The carriage sped through the night. Shen Qingyi clung tightly to Lin Feng, pressing on his wound as tears silently streamed down her face.

"Don't cry." Lin Feng raised his hand and wiped away her tears. "This injury won't kill you."

"But……"

"No buts." Lin Feng grasped her hand, his gaze firm.

"Qingyi, now that you've chosen this path, there's no turning back. There are more dangers and more battles ahead. If you're afraid, it's not too late to turn back now."

Shen Qingyi shook her head, her eyes blurry with tears but her tone resolute: "I'm not afraid. Wherever you are, I'll be. If we die, we die together."

Lin Feng felt a pang of pain in his heart. He pulled her into his arms and whispered, "I won't let you die. We both have to live, go back to Shuofeng, get married, and live a good life."

Shen Qingyi nodded emphatically and buried her face in his shoulder.

Lin Feng leaned against the carriage wall, his face pale from blood loss, but his eyes remained sharp as ever.

He grasped Shen Qingyi's hand and called out, "Old Lei, what's the terrain like ahead?"

Lei Bao replied from the carriage shaft, "Master, twenty li ahead is Black Stone Ridge. The mountain path is treacherous and narrow, and the forest is very dense. We need to cross the ridge to reach the next town."

"Black Stone Ridge..." Lin Feng pondered.

"If I were on the other side, I would have laid an ambush here. Stop the car."

The carriage slowly came to a stop. Lin Feng lifted the curtain and got out of the carriage, and Lei Bao, Lao Nian, and the others also gathered around.

In the darkness of night, everyone's faces were solemn.

"Master, your injury..." Old Nian said worriedly.

"It's alright." Lin Feng waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over everyone.

"Now that they know our whereabouts and dared to make a move at the inn, they certainly won't let this go easily. Black Stone Ridge is an excellent ambush site; we can't force our way in."

"Take a detour?" Lei Bao asked.

"Taking a detour would take two more days, and the side roads are unfamiliar, making it easier to fall into an ambush," Lin Feng shook his head.

"The enemy is in the shadows, while we are in the light. If we keep dodging, we will eventually fall into their trap. We must turn the tables and take the initiative."

"How can we turn the tables and take the lead?" Shen Qingyi also got out of the car and stood beside him.

Lin Feng looked at her, a hint of apology flashing in his eyes: "Qingyi, I'm sorry to trouble you for a moment."

Half an hour later, the carriage continued its journey, but at a much slower pace. The curtains were drawn, obscuring the view inside.

Lei Bao sat on the carriage shaft and drove the carriage, while Lao Nian and another guard rode on either side, vigilantly observing their surroundings.

Black Stone Ridge gradually came into view.

The road passes through the valley between two mountains, with steep cliffs on both sides and deep forests.

As the carriage reached the valley entrance, Lei Bao reined in his horse and shouted, "The road ahead is narrow, everyone be careful!"

As soon as he finished speaking, more than a dozen torches suddenly lit up on the mountain walls on both sides!

In the firelight, more than twenty masked men dressed in black appeared, holding powerful bows and crossbows, their arrowheads gleaming coldly in the firelight, all aimed at the carriage!

"Lin Feng! Come out and face your death!"

The leader's voice was hoarse, echoing through the valley.

The carriage curtain fluttered slightly, and a figure slowly stepped out.

Dressed in black, with a tall and straight figure, it was Lin Feng—at least, in the flickering torchlight, he appeared to be.

"Who are you? Why are you blocking my way?"

Lin Feng spoke, his voice steady and calm.

"The one who will take your life!" the leader of the men in black sneered.

"Release the arrows!"

"Whoosh whoosh-"

Arrows rained down like locusts, their target Lin Feng and the carriage!

But Lin Feng neither dodged nor avoided; instead, he leaped into the air, drew his long sword, and the blade flashed like a bolt of lightning as it swept towards the incoming arrows!

Where the blade flashed, arrows broke apart and fell to the ground!

He moved with agility, weaving through the rain of arrows, his blade protecting him as he pressed closer and closer into the valley!

"What impressive skills!"

The leader of the men in black cheered, but a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes—this Lin Feng seemed to be slightly weaker than the rumors suggested?