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

“That’s right.” Su Ting nodded. “It seems that there have indeed been activities of unknown forces in this place.”

"Captain, shouldn't we notify headquarters and request backup?" Li Ming suggested.

“Not for now,” Su Ting said decisively. “Let’s handle this ourselves first and try not to complicate things.”

Just then, Lin Yue suddenly noticed a strange metal fragment. It was buried under fallen leaves and gleamed unusually in the sunlight. "What is this?" She bent down, picked up the fragment, and examined it closely.

“Let me see.” Su Ting walked over, took the fragment, and examined it carefully. “This thing looks like part of some kind of mechanical device.”

"Could it be that the force behind this possesses highly advanced technology?" Li Ming speculated.

“Very likely,” Su Ting nodded, “but we can’t be sure yet. However, with this clue, we can at least narrow down the search area.”

“We should keep going; perhaps we can find more clues,” Zhao Feng suggested.

“Good idea.” Su Ting nodded in agreement. “Stay vigilant and be careful.”

The group continued onward, constantly keeping an eye on their surroundings. They ventured deep into the forest and finally arrived at an open area where they found an abandoned building. Su Ting immediately ordered a halt. He carefully examined the building and discovered that although it was dilapidated, some rooms remained intact.

"This place might have been a base before," Zhao Feng speculated.

“Yes, we need to go in and take a look,” Su Ting said. “But be careful, there might be danger here.”

Just as they were about to enter the building, Lin Yue suddenly stopped. She sensed something was wrong. "Wait a minute..." she whispered, "Something's not right here."

Chapter 405 Careful Observation

Su Ting immediately stopped and looked around warily: "What's wrong? Did you find anything?"

Lin Yue frowned, closed her eyes slightly, as if sensing something. "The energy fluctuations here are a bit abnormal... and very strong."

"Strong energy fluctuations?" Zhao Feng nervously looked around, gripping his weapon tightly. "We need to be more careful."

Li Ming quickly took out the detector and scanned it in the air. "There are indeed some strange readings. This direction... it seems the source is inside the building."

"Let's go in and take a look." Su Ting gestured for everyone to be on high alert and cautiously approached the abandoned building. The entrance to the building was obscured by some vines, but through the gaps, a faint light could be seen flickering inside.

Pushing open the door, a wave of dust and a musty smell hit me, accompanied by a slight dampness. The room was a mess, with scattered documents, old furniture, and various rusty technical devices everywhere.

Nevertheless, it is still evident that this place was once carefully maintained.

"Captain, there are many things left behind here that may help us understand the secrets behind this." Li Ming had already begun collecting research materials that could be taken away.

Zhao Feng didn't stray too far from the entrance, keeping a close eye on the outside situation to ensure he wouldn't be caught off guard by external factors.

Lin Yue walked straight to a machine that looked relatively well-preserved and squatted down to examine it closely.

“So this is what’s causing those abnormal energy waves,” she said softly. “I just don’t know what their specific purpose is.”

“Look, there are records here showing that this facility was used for certain special experimental research.” On the other side, Li Ming found some valuable clues from a pile of messy papers.

While everyone was busy, Su Ting felt uneasy.

He slowly walked towards the innermost door—a tightly closed iron door that stood out starkly against the dilapidated surroundings. “Something…is wrong over there,” he said in a low voice.

Upon opening the door, they were stunned by what they saw: a spacious and bright hall with a large control console in the center and screens covering the walls, some of which were still in operation, displaying all kinds of information and data streams.

More importantly, in one corner of the room was a capsule-shaped device that emitted a soft light and looked futuristic.

"How is this possible?!" Zhao Feng asked in astonishment. "This level of technology completely surpasses everything we know."

“It seems this is where the real secrets are hidden.” Su Ting’s gaze was deep. “But we need to find out who is behind all this and what their purpose is.”

Suddenly, the entire space resounded with the sound of machinery starting up, and all the screens instantly lit up, with countless lines of code scrolling rapidly. "Everyone, get ready! Looks like someone has discovered our intrusion!" Li Ming shouted a warning.

As soon as he finished speaking, a squad of robots emerged from all corners, wielding laser weapons and aiming them at the group. "Damn it, we're surrounded!" Zhao Feng immediately realized and quickly sought cover.

At that moment, the glowing capsule slowly opened, and a humanoid creature emerged. It had metallic skin and a pair of blue eyes that gleamed with intelligence. "Welcome, visitors from afar."

The other party spoke, their voice calm yet tinged with coldness, "I am X-01, the guardian of this base. Please lay down your weapons; we can have a proper talk."

Chapter 406 Humanoid Creature

Su Ting and the others immediately tensed up. Zhao Feng and Li Ming quickly hid behind the control panel, while Lin Yue stood aside, her eyes fixed intently on the suddenly appearing humanoid creature.

"Who are you? Where is this place?" Zhao Feng asked sharply, still gripping his weapon tightly.

X-01 slightly raised the corners of his mouth. "This is a secret research base of human civilization. As for who I am... I am the guardian of this place. My mission is to protect this base and prevent outsiders from intruding."

“Protect the base?” Su Ting frowned. “Why do you want to protect this place? These devices don’t seem to belong to this era at all; they’re practically technology from the future.”

X-01's blue eyes blinked a few times.

“You’re right. This was indeed a research center for future technologies, dedicated to developing new technologies and products that surpass current levels of technology. However, all of that was interrupted decades ago, leaving only me to continue guarding this place.”

Li Ming peeked out from behind the bunker, looking curiously at the data streams on the screens. "How do you manage to run it for so long without rest?"

“That’s a secret,” X-01 said with a faint smile.

“But I can tell you that everything here is for a grand purpose. And as the last line of defense here, I must ensure that no intruders will destroy the precious legacy we have left behind.”

Su Ting warily observed the ever-approaching robots, quickly considering a strategy. "Alright, we can lay down our weapons, but you at least need to give us some information to understand the importance of this place."

X-01's gaze softened, and he nodded slowly. "I will try my best to explain it to you. But this involves very complex background and technical knowledge, and it cannot be explained in a short time."

At that moment, a video clip lit up on a large screen next to the control console.

The scientists in the video are busy conducting various experiments in the laboratory. Some of the test subjects look significantly different from ordinary people. Their bodies seem to have undergone some kind of enhancement treatment, exhibiting unimaginable abilities.

"What is this... an experiment to enhance humans?" Lin Yue said softly, her voice filled with shock.

“That’s true,” X-01 nodded.

“A long time ago, a group of scientists made a series of bold attempts here, trying to push human capabilities to new limits. But as the project progressed, problems began to emerge—the experiments brought unexpected consequences.”

Zhao Feng looked at Su Ting with a puzzled expression, "Could it be that these problems are the reason this place was abandoned?"

Su Ting paused for a moment, then turned to X-01: "How serious are these problems?"

X-01's eyes were deep, as if recalling past scenes: "Some test subjects underwent unpredictable changes, even developing self-awareness and becoming uncontrollable. This caused the entire project to almost completely collapse, forcing emergency lockdown measures and ultimately leading to the decision to hide the facility."

At this moment, the air in the hall became exceptionally heavy. Everyone was deeply moved by this previously unknown history, and they gained a clearer understanding of the immense and mysterious entity they were facing.

"So, what are you going to do with us now?" Li Ming broke the silence, his voice tinged with unease.

X-01 paused, a complex emotion flashing in his blue eyes. "According to regulations, all life forms that know the secrets of this place should be completely eliminated. However... considering that you did not intrude maliciously and did not show any hostility, I have decided to give you a chance."

"What opportunity?" Zhao Feng asked nervously.

"Join our ranks," X-01 said firmly. "Accept the experimental modifications and become a more powerful being. Or choose to leave, never to set foot here again, and keep everything you've seen and heard a secret. But please note, once you choose the former, there is no turning back."

Su Ting glanced at his teammates; each of them wore a serious expression. Finally, he turned to face X-01. "We need time to consider. Can you give us that opportunity?"

“Of course, but remember, it won’t take long.” X-01 slowly turned and walked towards the capsule device. “I hope I’ll hear your answer when the sun sets.”

Chapter 407 A Wise Decision

Su Ting's gaze followed X-01 until it was out of sight before he looked away. The atmosphere in the hall remained tense and heavy, as if even the air had become thick and sticky.

"Everyone... how do we decide?" Lin Yue asked softly, her eyes filled with hesitation and worry.

Zhao Feng frowned, his fingers unconsciously touching the gun barrel. "This is no small matter. What will we become after undergoing modification? Who knows if there will be side effects or unpredictable changes?"

"And what if it really becomes an uncontrollable entity?" Li Ming echoed, his gaze uneasily sweeping around as if searching for a way out.

Su Ting took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

“We need to gather more intelligence before we can make an informed decision. X-01 said that many human enhancement experiments were conducted here, and that data and information may help us understand more.”

"But where should we begin our investigation?" Lin Yue asked.

Zhao Feng pointed to the screen next to the console, "These devices still look usable; perhaps we can obtain some information through the system here."

“That’s right.” Su Ting nodded and turned to Li Ming. “You’re the most knowledgeable about computers, so try accessing the system’s database first. See if you can find any useful clues.”

Li Ming stepped forward and carefully began operating the system. Soon, a large number of densely packed data lists and folders appeared on the screen.

He browsed for a while and finally found an important document that seemed to record the experimental process. "It contains detailed experimental records, as well as a list of subjects and technical details."

Su Ting and Zhao Feng also came over, and the three of them carefully examined the information.

"The technology mentioned here is called 'biofusion,' which combines certain special gene sequences with the human body to enhance various aspects of the body," Zhao Feng read aloud, his voice slightly heavy.

“But look here, this technology also carries enormous risks. The success rate is very low, and if it fails, the consequences could be worse than death—the subject could fall into an endless state of mental derangement,” Su Ting added.

After hearing this, Lin Yue's face turned deathly pale. "That's terrifying. Do we really want to take this unknown risk?"

"The most important thing now is to figure out what everything here means for our future actions."

Su Ting said firmly, "Now that we know these secrets, making a choice will not be easy, no matter what. But at least we need to be clear about what's going on in our minds."

Just then, a slight tremor spread throughout the space. Su Ting looked up sharply into the distance and saw several robotic arms slowly moving towards them, as if activated by some program. "Damn it, things don't seem to be looking so friendly anymore."

"Get out of here quickly!" Li Ming shouted, and everyone immediately ran towards the exit.

Just as they were about to reach the door, an invisible barrier appeared without warning, forming a solid block in their path. At the same time, X-01's voice rang out through the loudspeaker: "You don't have much time left. Make your choice quickly."

Su Ting pounded on the barrier, only to find it completely immovable. "We must face reality. Gentlemen, what is your choice?"

Zhao Feng gritted his teeth, "If we refuse to be reformed, can we really get away unscathed?"

"I don't know," Su Ting answered honestly, "but at least we can try our best to seize a chance. I think it's more worthwhile to try than blindly following others."