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

Chapter 568 Someone is chasing us

A murmur arose from the crowd, clearly indicating everyone's deep concern for the safety of their hometown. Just as the situation was about to spiral out of control, Lucia gently raised her hand, using magic to quiet the surroundings slightly: "Fellow villagers, please hear me out. We have obtained some important information about the enemy and are working diligently to investigate. Please remain patient and united to protect our homeland."

The villagers nodded in agreement, and the atmosphere gradually eased. Su Ting then spoke: "Tonight we need more helpers for the night watch shifts. Those who are willing to help, please gather in the square."

Soon, many people volunteered to join the night patrol team. Seeing this, Albert stepped forward to direct the specific division of labor, ensuring that each area had sufficient manpower for surveillance.

The next morning, the first rays of sunlight fell upon the quiet, slightly weary village. Suting, Lucia, and Lia, carrying the valuable research data, prepared to head to a nearby town to seek expert help in its analysis. Before departing, they convened another small meeting with the villagers.

"Our mission is to find a way to combat the mysterious figure as soon as possible. Please remain vigilant and report any unusual situations immediately," Su Ting said earnestly.

A young woman stepped forward and asked, "Brother Su Ting, what should we do if there is a foreign invasion?"

“We have already prepared contingency plans, so there’s nothing to worry about as long as we follow the plan,” Lucia replied with a smile, trying to make everyone feel at ease.

After bidding farewell to the villagers, the three walked along the mountain path towards the nearest city. The scenery along the way was beautiful, but it did nothing to alleviate the heavy burden in their hearts. After walking for about half a day, they arrived at the entrance of a bustling town.

“There should be many wise men and scholars here who can help,” Leah said excitedly, looking around at the bustling crowd.

“That’s right, but we need to be careful in choosing our partners,” Su Ting cautioned, a hint of wariness in his eyes.

The three walked through the bustling streets and finally found a research institution that looked quite large. "Excuse me, do you have any experts here who study alien organisms or toxins?" Su Ting politely asked the receptionist.

"Of course, we have many renowned scholars here. Which professor would you like to consult?" the staff member responded warmly.

Just as they were registering their appointment information, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from the doorway. A panicked man rushed into the lobby, shouting, "Help me! Someone's chasing me!"

Everyone was startled by the sudden turn of events, stopping their work and looking towards the door. The man ran straight to Su Ting and the others and hid behind them. "Please help me, I don't want to die..." he gasped, his forehead covered in sweat.

"Calm down first, what exactly happened?" Lucia gently patted her shoulder, trying to soothe her.

At that moment, two burly men in uniform appeared in the doorway, their sharp eyes scanning the entire room as if searching for something. A tense atmosphere instantly filled the air…

"It seems we need to deal with the immediate problem first," Su Ting said in a low voice, gripping the longsword at his waist with his right hand, ready to deal with any trouble that might come at any time.

The two burly men quickly spotted their target and immediately rushed towards Su Ting. "Don't move, you lot!" one of them shouted sharply, while the other pulled out a sharp dagger from behind his back.

Chapter 569 Drug Formula

Chapter 569 Drug Formula

“We’re here for help, not to cause trouble,” Su Ting said calmly, trying to maintain a conversational tone. “If you’re willing to listen to our explanation…”

"Explanation? We'll talk about that later. Hand over this kid first!" The burly man holding the dagger interrupted him, pointing to the man hiding behind him.

"Who are you? Who are you chasing?" Lucia stepped forward, trying to learn more by asking questions.

At this point, the surrounding crowd began to riot, with some shouting, "Call the police!" and others, more timid, starting to push their way out.

“He is a key suspect, and we are carrying out our duties,” another burly man replied, his tone firm but clearly tinged with helplessness.

"Do you have anything to prove your identity?" Leah asked, trying to ease the tension while also looking for a solution.

Seeing this, the two pursuers exchanged a glance and nodded. One of them quickly pulled out a card and tossed it to Su Ting: "This is our identification."

Su Ting took it and saw that it was indeed an officially issued law enforcement agency work permit. "Okay, sir, can you tell us how you got involved in this?" he asked, turning to the man who was hiding.

The man, his voice trembling, recounted his ordeal: he was a pharmacist who had accidentally discovered a drug formula that could enhance physical abilities during an experiment. Just as he was preparing to reveal his discovery, he discovered that an unknown force was trying to steal his research results…

Hearing this, everyone present was stunned. If that were true, then the conspiracy behind this matter was probably far more complex than it appeared on the surface.

"Can I trust you?" Finally, the man named Thomas looked up at Su Ting and the others and asked.

“At least for now we’re all in the same boat,” Su Ting replied, while gesturing to the two beside him to prepare for whatever might happen next. “But you have to promise that everything you’re saying is true.”

Meanwhile, the pursuers didn't seem to have completely given up on taking Thomas away. They slowly approached, and the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.

"Let's find a place to talk in detail; it's too conspicuous here," Lucia finally suggested. She used magic to temporarily create a protective shield around everyone to prevent outside interference.

So, following Lucia's advice, the group left the research facility and stopped in a quiet, secluded alley.

"Now you can speak with peace of mind," Su Ting said to Thomas after looking around to make sure it was safe.

“Thank you for believing me.” Thomas smiled gratefully, then continued his astonishing story…

"So, the new drug you discovered in your lab can greatly improve the physical fitness of ordinary people, even to an unimaginable degree?" After hearing the other party's explanation, Leah couldn't help but exclaim.

“Yes, and as far as I know, several people have successfully used this drug and become exceptionally powerful,” Thomas nodded in affirmation.

"So what about those guys who are chasing you now? Are they also after this secret formula?" Su Ting pressed further.

“That’s right, but I’d rather it disappear completely than fall into the wrong hands!” Thomas said, a resolute glint in his eyes.

Chapter 570 A Contemptuous Reply

Chapter 570 A Contemptuous Reply

"That makes things a bit tricky." The three looked at each other, realizing that the problem before them might be much more complicated than they had anticipated.

“In any case, let’s take you back to the village to lay low for a while,” Su Ting suggested. “We can discuss our strategy on the way.”

“That sounds good,” Lucia agreed, then added, “but first we need to make sure we can get out of here safely.”

“Let’s decide on that then,” Thomas nodded in agreement.

Just as they were about to leave, a faint sound of footsteps suddenly came from the corner. The group immediately became alert and cautiously looked in the direction of the sound…

"Who's there?" Su Ting asked in a deep voice, while signaling everyone to remain vigilant. Leah quietly moved aside, preparing to cast her magic; Lucia quickly adjusted the angle of her shield to ensure that no potential threat could easily approach.

After a few seconds of silence, a small figure emerged from the shadows. It was a boy who looked no more than twelve or thirteen years old, carrying a worn-out cloth bag. He was clearly frightened by the tense atmosphere before him, his eyes darting around nervously.

“Don’t be afraid, child,” Lucia said gently, trying to make her voice sound as soft as possible. “Why are you here?”

The little boy said in a trembling voice, "I'm here to deliver a letter...it's for Uncle Thomas."

"For me?" Thomas looked surprised. "Who sent you? And what's going on?"

Hearing Thomas's voice, the little boy seemed a bit relieved and slowly walked over, handing him the cloth bag. "Aunt Mary asked me to bring this; she said it was left behind by one of your former lab assistants."

Thomas took the cloth bag and carefully opened it. Inside was a letter and a small bottle. The letter contained a few lines of hastily written words, and Thomas's expression grew increasingly grave as he read it. "It seems we need to leave here as soon as possible," he said to those around him after finishing the letter.

"What happened?" Su Ting asked immediately, realizing that the situation might have become more complicated.

“The letter said the lab had been attacked, someone was tracking the drug formula, and they were close to finding this place,” Thomas explained, handing the bottle to everyone. “This bottle contains the final sample. If it falls into the wrong hands, the consequences will be unimaginable.”

"We must get out of here immediately!" Leah said firmly, and began to use magic to cover for everyone.

Just as they were preparing to retreat, more footsteps suddenly sounded, clearly indicating that the enemy had discovered their position. Sutin and Lucia quickly moved to the front of the group, protecting Thomas and the child.

“You guys go quickly, Lucia and I will hold them off here,” Su Ting said to Thomas, while looking firmly in the direction of the newcomers. “We won’t let them hurt you and this child.”

"Thank you..." Thomas nodded, took the little boy's hand, and ran quickly along the pre-planned route.

Just as the group was preparing to leave, several pursuers dressed in black appeared at the alley entrance. The leader, holding a sharp blade, grinned menacingly and said, "This time, you won't be able to escape!"

"You make it sound so easy," Su Ting replied dismissively, as he and Lucia simultaneously deployed a powerful protective shield.

Chapter 571 The consequences would be unimaginable

Chapter 571 The consequences would be unimaginable

Leah turned to look at Thomas and his companion as they fled, a flicker of worry in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination. "We will definitely reach our destination safely, no matter what difficulties we encounter, we will not give up," she silently promised.

The protective shield that Su Ting and Lucia jointly erected formed instantly, keeping the men in black at bay. The enemy's attack was temporarily halted, but that didn't mean they were safe. Su Ting turned and nodded to Leah, "Protect them well, leave the rest to us."

“Understood,” Leah replied quickly, reinforcing her magical barrier to ensure maximum safety for the two evacuating, should any unforeseen circumstances arise. “Uncle Thomas, you and your little brother run! We’ll hold them off here!” she shouted.

On the other side, after confirming that Leah's magic was enough to withstand the first wave of attacks, Su Ting turned to the enemies in front of him: "It seems you've come to the wrong place today." His tone was calm and confident, and he lightly waved his weapon a few times, immediately filling the air with tension.

The leader, wielding a knife, was clearly unfazed by the threat, scoffing, "A mere few people think they can stop us? Dream on!"

As soon as he finished speaking, more of his companions began to surround him, forming a semi-circle. Su Ting merely raised an eyebrow at this sight. "Does having more people guarantee victory? Not necessarily." With that, he launched his attack, his body flashing through the opposing team like a whirlwind, leaving behind only cries of agony in his wake.

Lucia followed closely behind, her agile figure weaving through the battlefield. Every attack she made was incredibly precise, almost always knocking her opponent to the ground. At the same time, she never forgot to keep a close watch on her surroundings, ensuring that she wouldn't give the enemy any opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

Meanwhile, Leah continuously used her special abilities to disrupt the enemy's vision and perception, making it difficult for them to pinpoint the target's location. Despite this, facing increasing pressure, she dared not relax for a moment. "Keep going, everyone! We have to hold on until we successfully get rid of these guys."

Just then, a flaw suddenly appeared in the seemingly solid defensive perimeter—a man in black took advantage of the chaos to sneak up and attempted to ambush Su Ting from behind. Fortunately, Lucia spotted this and decisively struck before he could make a move, subduing him to the ground.

“Thank you,” Su Ting nodded to the brave girl beside him, then focused his attention back on the battle. Although the situation was temporarily in their favor, no one knew what other tricks the enemy might pull.

Meanwhile, Thomas, who was struggling to escape, finally led the child through the narrow alley and arrived at a more secluded intersection. "Hurry up, the emergency exit is just ahead if you run along this road," he urged in a low voice.

Just as the two were about to leave, they suddenly heard hurried footsteps behind them. Turning around, they saw a wounded but still agile pursuer approaching them.

"Quick, you go first!" Thomas immediately pushed the little boy forward and turned to face the uninvited guest. The two quickly became entangled in a struggle...

At that very moment, in a small alley not far behind Su Ting and the others, Lia keenly sensed something amiss. "This is bad, it seems there are still enemies left to deal with... We must hurry and end this battle! Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Chapter 572 Following Closely

Chapter 572 Following Closely

Suting and Lucia exchanged a glance, then nodded knowingly. They immediately unleashed even greater power, hoping to end the battle as quickly as possible. Just as the battle intensified, a loud bang suddenly rang out in the distance—clearly, Thomas had encountered some trouble.

"We need to finish this off quickly!" Su Ting said anxiously, while launching an even more ferocious attack on the enemy.

As the battle intensified, Lucia's attacks became even more ferocious. Her longsword flashed like lightning, tracing dazzling streaks of light in the darkness. Each swing struck its target with pinpoint accuracy, and enemies fell one after another.

"Suting, that's Uncle Thomas over there!" Lucia shouted as she brandished her sword.