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

"Hello, Your Highness." Although somewhat surprised by the unexpected turn of events, Su Ting responded politely, "May I ask what brings you here?"

“Oh, please don’t misunderstand, I’m here simply to personally thank the warriors who protected the civilians from harm,” Su Ting said gently, then turned to the surrounding villagers, “I also want to see if this village needs any further assistance.”

These words instantly dispelled everyone's worries, and people smiled happily, especially the children who excitedly surrounded Su Ting, asking him all sorts of questions.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming even more heated, Su Ting suddenly turned around and said to Su Ting, "Mr. Su, I would like to invite you to the palace as a guest, and I hope you will accept. I believe that a capable and righteous person like you will surely become a valuable asset to our country."

Upon hearing this suggestion, everyone present held their breath, eagerly awaiting the hero's response.

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

"Going to the palace might even make me a general!"

Chapter 535 Continuing to Protect This Land

Chapter 535 Continuing to Protect This Land

However, just when everyone thought Su Ting would gladly accept the invitation, he frowned, pondered for a moment, and replied seriously, "Your Highness, I appreciate your kindness. But I would rather stay here and continue to protect the safety of every life on this land. After all, that is the reason I embarked on this journey in the first place."

Upon hearing this answer, the villagers who were watching erupted in thunderous applause and cheers. They were incredibly proud to have such a hero who truly cared about the safety of the people and did not covet fame or fortune.

Su Ting seemed moved by the other party's firm belief and nodded in understanding. "Then I'll take my leave now. I hope to have the opportunity to visit you again in the future, and I also wish you success in realizing your dreams."

Su Ting's words made the atmosphere even more lively, and the villagers gathered around to thank him. The patrol members looked on with admiration, while the little girl held his hand tightly.

"That's amazing! You're our hero!" one villager exclaimed excitedly, and the other villagers nodded in agreement.

"Yes, yes, Lord Su Ting is the guardian deity of our village!"

"I'll never be afraid of bad guys again!"

Su Ting smiled slightly, and was about to answer when the silver-armored warrior interrupted everyone again: "In that case, I have a compromise." His words attracted everyone's attention. "I can grant you the status of a special envoy on behalf of His Majesty the King. This way, you can stay here to continue protecting this land and also receive the support you deserve."

Hearing these words, a glimmer of hope flashed in the eyes of those present. The children, in particular, were overjoyed, as if they could see their heroes about to take on an even bigger stage.

"Wow, does that mean Uncle Su will have more power to protect us?" a little boy asked expectantly.

"Exactly! That way we won't have to be afraid of any danger anymore!"

Faced with this unexpected suggestion, Su Ting hesitated. He lowered his head and pondered for a moment before looking at the expectant faces around him, and finally nodded. "Okay, if this can help more people in need of protection, I'm willing to accept this proposal."

These words immediately sparked another wave of applause and cheers, and even the patrol team members who had been keeping their composure couldn't help but smile.

"This will greatly enhance Mr. Su's status!" a villager shouted.

"That's right! In the future, I will definitely be able to become a protector of people on a larger scale!"

The silver-armored warrior nodded in satisfaction. "Then I'll go back and report this matter now, and prepare the necessary paperwork for you. I'll also arrange for a batch of supplies to be delivered here to ensure better support for your future operations." After saying this, he mounted his horse again and rode away into the distance, watched by everyone.

Once his figure had completely disappeared into the depths of the night, people turned their attention to Su Ting. He seemed somewhat embarrassed at that moment.

"Actually, I was just doing my best, I didn't expect so much attention..."

"Brother Su, please don't be so modest. We all know you're a kind person who genuinely cares about us!"

Chapter 536 Target

Chapter 536 The Target.

Just as things were calming down, the captain mentioned earlier walked over, gently patted someone on the shoulder, and said, "Come on, brother, let's go have a couple of drinks to celebrate!" This suggestion immediately won unanimous approval from everyone present. So, amidst laughter, the group headed towards the village's only tavern, intending to relax and unwind.

However, unnoticed by anyone, several pairs of eerie green eyes were silently watching everything unfold from the darkness not far away. One of the creatures said in a low voice, "Master's temporary retreat does not mean abandoning the plan... As long as the time is right, we will return with renewed force." Another voice immediately echoed, "And by then, there will be absolutely no obstacles left."

These two brief and secretive conversations seemed especially eerie in the dead of night. But soon, a gust of wind blew by, completely swallowing up even the last faint glimmer of light...

Su Ting followed the villagers to the village tavern, and the place instantly became lively. The lights were dim and warm, the fire crackled, and the air was filled with the faint aroma of alcohol and barbecued food. Everyone crowded around the table, eager to chat with Su Ting.

"Lord Su, you are truly our village's savior!" A villager raised his wine cup, his face flushed, and said, "If it weren't for you, we would have been bullied to a pulp by those bandits long ago."

“Yes, yes,” another middle-aged man chimed in, “My disobedient sons also said they want to learn a few tricks from you; they’ll be the ones protecting the village from now on!”

Su Ting smiled slightly and raised his glass in return: "You flatter me. Actually, I have many shortcomings, and I will need your continued support in the future."

As they were talking, a burly, dark-skinned patrolman approached. "I heard you used to be a guard in the palace? That's really impressive. Can you tell us what life was like there?" His eyes gleamed with keen interest, clearly very curious about such a legendary figure.

"Haha, those are all things of the past," Su Ting replied casually, seemingly unwilling to discuss his past experiences in detail. "Compared to life in the palace, I feel a greater sense of belonging here. Protecting everyone on this land is my current goal."

A chorus of gasps immediately erupted from the surrounding crowd.

"Truly worthy of being our hero!"

"The spirit of being able to put aside fame and fortune and only think of others is truly admirable!"

Amidst the commotion, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door. Everyone turned to look and saw a little girl rushing into the tavern, panting. "Uncle Su, something terrible has happened! There's... there's an injured person lying not far outside the village!"

These words startled everyone. Su Ting quickly stood up, slapped the table to signal everyone to quiet down: "Lead the way, child, let's see what's going on."

Following the little girl through the quiet streets, they reached the edge of the village and, sure enough, saw a young man covered in blood lying helplessly on the grass. Su Ting went over and gently helped him up. "Are you alright? What happened?" his voice was full of concern.

Chapter 537 The True Intention

Chapter 537 The True Intention

The man barely opened his eyes, glanced at him, and weakly said, "I am a merchant from a nearby town... I was attacked by an unknown force on my way... Please help me... deliver this letter to the king."

After receiving the letter and verifying its contents, Su Ting turned to the little girl and said, "Please go back and find someone to help take the wounded to the hospital for treatment, and also notify all the night watchmen to increase their vigilance." With that, he strode towards the royal city, a vague premonition in his heart that a storm was about to break…

Just as Su Ting was hurrying along the forest path, a slightly hoarse voice suddenly came from behind: "Hey, are you really just going to leave like this? Leaving so many people to face danger alone is not a good idea..."

Upon hearing this, he whirled around, only to find the silver-armored warrior who had somehow caught up behind him—the same special envoy who had left earlier. "Your appearance is not surprising, but I didn't expect to meet you again in this way," Su Ting said calmly, his eyes sharp and resolute. "So, may I ask what your thoughts are?"

The other party smiled slightly, his gaze deep and unfathomable. "Since you have decided to embark on this more arduous path, why not join forces with someone stronger? Believe me, fighting alone is never as effective as uniting to fight the enemy."

After hearing this, Su Ting fell into deep thought. At this moment, as this quiet yet unpredictable night drew to a close, what choice would he make?

Meanwhile, in an abandoned castle far from the village, the mysterious creatures who had just spoken in the shadows gathered once again in a gloomy and cold place...

"Everything is proceeding smoothly according to plan," the one who spoke first announced in a low, triumphant tone.

"When the time is right, we will completely destroy all obstacles in our way." Another voice followed, its tone ruthless and resolute.

Su Ting stood on the forest path, his gaze resolute and profound, as if piercing the night to see a distant future. He tilted his head slightly, surveying the silver-armored warrior beside him: "You're right, uniting will indeed be more effective against the enemy. But the question is, who are our allies? And who can we trust?"

“Good question.” The silver-armored warrior smiled slightly, a hint of cunning in his smile. “In this era, trust is always a luxury. But at least you can trust me—I am a special envoy from the Kingdom’s military, and my mission is to protect the country from all threats. And you, Su Ting, you have proven yourself to be a trustworthy force.”

Su Ting remained silent for a moment, seemingly weighing the pros and cons. "So what is your suggestion?" he finally asked.

“It’s simple.” The silver-armored warrior’s gaze was sharp as a knife. “We must unite and uncover the true nature of this mysterious force. Only in this way can we ensure the safety of this land.”

Su Ting nodded, having already made up his mind. "Alright, but I need a clear plan and more intelligence support. We can't act blindly; we must find out the enemy's true intentions."

"That's one of the reasons I came here." The silver-armored warrior pulled a secret letter from his robes. "This is the latest information I obtained from the kingdom's intelligence department, detailing some clues about this unknown force."

Chapter 538 Repelling

Chapter 538 Repelling

As the two were discussing, suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps came from afar, followed by a villager's voice: "Lord Su! Lord Su! There's another emergency!"

Su Ting frowned and turned to meet the approaching villager. The man, drenched in sweat and panting with a panicked expression, cried out, "Lord Su... bandits are coming from the east of the village! This time, their numbers are terrifying; we can't possibly hold them off!"

Before he finished speaking, a commotion erupted throughout the village. Villagers rushed out of their homes, torches in hand, their expressions tense as they gazed into the distance. Su Ting's face was grave: "Alright, everyone, don't panic. First, gather all those who can fight at the village entrance. My friend and I will go check the situation."

"But Lord Su..." the villager hesitated.

"Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as possible," Su Ting reassured him, then turned and quickly headed out of the village with the silver-armored warrior.

On their way to the village entrance, villagers along the route saw Su Ting and the silver-armored warrior and immediately surrounded them, saying:

"Lord Su, please be careful!"

"You will definitely be able to defeat those bandits!"

"We all believe in you, Lord Su!"

Su Ting responded to each of them and tried his best to calm everyone down. When they finally arrived at the village entrance, they saw a dark mass of firelight illuminating the sky, and the bandits were surging into the village like a tide.

“It looks like this is a premeditated, large-scale attack,” the silver-armored warrior calmly analyzed. “We must act quickly and try to repel the enemy before they can fully penetrate our defenses.”

“That’s right.” Su Ting nodded in agreement. “We’ll split up. I’ll hold off the enemy on the front, and you’ll be responsible for finding and striking enemy commanders or key figures.”

“Good idea.” The silver-armored warrior nodded, and then the two quickly split up to carry out their tasks.

Su Ting brandished his longsword, his figure flashing like lightning in the night as he charged straight towards the bandits' front lines. The surrounding villagers gasped in amazement.

"Look! It's Lord Su!"

"Wow, he's like he's flying!"

"With Lord Su here, these bandits are definitely doomed!"

Meanwhile, the silver-armored warriors infiltrated the enemy ranks and precisely locked onto their targets. A fierce battle ensued.

As night deepened, the sounds of war drums and shouts mingled together, creating a mournful battle hymn. Just as the battle reached its climax, a strange black mist suddenly surged from the depths of the forest, enveloping everything on the battlefield.

"What exactly is this power?" Su Ting's heart skipped a beat, and his movements became even more cautious.

Just then, that familiar voice rang out again: "It seems the real test has only just begun..."

Su Ting turned to look at the silver-armored warrior, only to see a determined light shining in the warrior's eyes: "No matter what, we'll face it together."