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

“Wait a minute,” Su Ting asked, “what are you going to do?”

Lin Qing smiled: "Don't worry, we have a way to escape after we teleport you. Now, stand in the center of the magic circle."

Su Ting stepped into the circle of light and felt a wave of dizziness. The last thing he saw was Lin Qing raising his staff, filling the entire basement with blue light.

Then, everything returned to darkness.

After a dizzying moment, Su Ting crashed heavily onto the soft grass. He rubbed his temples, stood up, and looked around. The teleportation array had brought him to a small hillside, with dense forests in the distance and the outline of a continuous mountain range visible beyond.

As dusk approached, dark purple clouds piled up on the horizon. Su Ting determined the direction and confirmed that the Black Stone Mountains were to the north, where the clouds were particularly thick and occasionally flashed with lightning, making it seem especially eerie.

"The secluded valley should be in the forest ahead," Su Ting muttered to himself, checking his belongings—his longsword, water bottle, and the letter of introduction given to him by Lin Qing.

He walked into the forest, pondering Lin Qing's words. Did he possess a power within him that could resist the void? This might explain why he kept hearing the voice calling his name. But where did this power come from? His parents had never mentioned anything special about it.

Chapter 840 I don't understand what it means

Chapter 840 doesn't understand what it means.

As we entered the forest, the light quickly dimmed. The trees were tall and thick, their branches and leaves blocking out the sun. The forest was unusually quiet; there were no birdsong or insect chirps, only the occasional rustling of leaves in the wind.

Su Ting advanced cautiously, his hand on the hilt of his sword. He wasn't sure if the contaminated creatures had already spread here.

After walking for about two hours, it was completely dark. Su Ting found a relatively open spot and prepared to make a fire to spend the night. Just as he was gathering firewood, he sensed something amiss. He slowly turned around and saw a pair of green eyes gleaming in the darkness.

“Come out, I know you’re there.” Su Ting drew his longsword.

The bushes swayed, and a thin figure emerged—a boy of about ten years old, dressed in tattered clothes, but with unusually sharp eyes.

"Who are you? Why did you enter the valley?" the boy asked, his voice surprisingly calm.

Su Ting put down his sword: "My name is Su Ting, and I'm here to see Mr. Chen Shan."

The boy squinted: "Who sent you?"

“Master Lin Qing.” Su Ting took out the letter of introduction. “He asked me to give this to Chen Shan.”

The boy approached, took the letter, examined it carefully by the moonlight, and then nodded: "Come with me, but we have to hurry, it's not safe here at night."

"You are…?"

"My name is Xiao Shi, and I'm Mr. Chen's apprentice." The boy had already turned around and nimbly weaved through the bushes. "Don't fall behind."

Su Ting quickly followed. Although young, Xiao Shi was very comfortable in the forest, choosing his direction without hesitation. They passed through dense woods, climbed several ridges, and finally arrived at a rushing stream.

"Hurry across the bridge, the water under the bridge is the only unpolluted place in the valley." Xiao Shi pointed to a simple wooden bridge.

"Pollution? It's here too?"

“It started two weeks ago. The animals in the forest have become strange, the water has turned black, and strange plants have grown in some places.” Xiao Shi’s eyes flashed with worry. “Mr. Chen said it was the return of the dark aura.”

After crossing the bridge, they climbed up a barely visible path. Occasionally, runes carved into the stones could be seen along the way, gleaming faintly in the moonlight.

“These runes can repel dark creatures,” Xiao Shi explained. “They are a protective barrier set up by Mr. Chen.”

After walking for another half hour, they arrived at a hidden cave. The entrance was hidden by vines and could not be seen at all without careful observation. Xiao Shi pushed aside the vines and gestured for Su Ting to go in.

The cave was surprisingly spacious and bright, with a fire burning in the center, illuminating the simply yet neatly furnished living area. Herbs and strange talismans hung on the walls, and an elderly man with white hair and beard stood with his back to them, grinding something at a stone table.

"Master, someone is looking for you," Xiao Shi called out.

The old man slowly turned around, revealing a wrinkled but radiant face: "Lin Qing's guest, I guess."

Su Ting bowed and said, "Mr. Chen Shan, I am Su Ting. Master Lin Qing asked me to give this to you."

Chen Shan took the letter and read it carefully, his expression gradually becoming serious: "The situation is more serious than I imagined. Lin Qing said that the seal has loosened, and someone is deliberately trying to sabotage it."

"Yes, Wangyue Town has been attacked by those monsters."

Chen Shan sighed, "Sit down, child. Xiao Shi, pour the guest a cup of tea."

Su Ting sat down and accepted the tea Xiao Shi offered. Chen Shan sat opposite him, scrutinizing him: "Lin Qing said you possess the power to resist the void?"

That's what he said, but I don't understand what he meant.

Chen Shan nodded: "Let me see." He reached out and gently pressed his hand on Su Ting's forehead.

Chapter 841 Gradually drifting off to sleep

Chapter 841 Gradually drifting off to sleep

A warm current spread from the point of contact, and Su Ting felt a wave of dizziness. Then he saw surprise flash in Chen Shan's eyes.

“That’s true,” Chen Shan withdrew his hand. “You have a special kind of energy within you, like… the balance of light and shadow. It’s very rare, extremely rare.”

"what does that mean?"

"This means you might be the key to defeating the Thousand-Eyed Ones." Chen Shan stood up and walked towards a stone cabinet deep inside the cave. "The power of the void cannot easily corrupt you, which is crucial in the upcoming battle."

He took out a small wooden box from the stone cabinet, and when he opened it, a silver stone was revealed, which was almost identical to Lin Qing's.

“This is the second fragment of the Silver Moon Tear, which I have kept for nearly thirty years.” Chen Shan handed the stone to Su Ting. “Now it should continue its mission.”

Su Ting carefully took it: "The third one is in Blackrock City, right?"

“Yes, it is kept by the Watchers Association.” Chen Shan frowned. “But recently, a division has arisen within the Watchers Association, with some advocating the use of Void power to counter the oppression of the Northern Nobles.”

Lin Qing said that someone had bribed members of the Watchers Association.

"Very likely. In any case, we must obtain the third fragment as soon as possible and then head to the sealing point."

Xiao Shi suddenly interjected, "Master, you can't go! Your injuries haven't healed yet."

Su Ting then noticed that Chen Shan's left sleeve was empty, and it was pinned to his chest.

Chen Shan smiled bitterly: "Last week I went deep into the forest to check the source of pollution and encountered a bear that was twisted by the power of the void. Although I repelled it, but..." He pointed to his empty left sleeve, "I paid the price."

"Now what?"

“You must go to Blackrock City alone to find Mo Yun, the leader of the Watchers’ Guild. He is an upright man and will help you.” Chen Shan pondered for a moment, “But going directly to Blackrock City is too dangerous. There are spies from the Northern Nobles in the city. Once your purpose is exposed, it will attract the pursuit of the Void Cult.”

Are there any other routes?

“Yes. Tomorrow morning, Little Stone will take you to see the Children of the Forest—a group of hermits who live deep in the valleys. They know the secret passage to Blackrock City.”

Xiao Shi nodded excitedly: "They know me, they'll help."

Chen Shan continued, "After arriving in Blackrock City, find the Drunken Cat Tavern. The owner there is Mo Yun's cousin, and he will arrange for you to meet Mo Yun."

He took out a metal tag: "Wear this, and the Watchers will know you're a friend."

Su Ting took the metal plaque, which was engraved with an eagle with outstretched wings.

“Also,” Chen Shan looked at Su Ting seriously, “don’t trust anyone who claims to be a Watcher but doesn’t wear this badge. There’s already a traitor within the association.”

Xiao Shi brought over a blanket and pillow: "You should rest now; you have a long way to go tomorrow."

Su Ting nodded his thanks, but still had a question in his mind: "Mr. Chen, you said that I have a special power within me. Is this related to my parents?"

Chen Shan hesitated for a moment: "This isn't something that can be explained in just a few words. I'll tell you more when you come back from your mission. But for now, you need to focus on the mission at hand."

Su Ting lay down, listening to the wind outside the cave and the occasional strange howls. He touched the fragment of the Silver Moon Tear in his pocket, his mind filled with thoughts. Why had fate chosen him? And who was that voice that kept calling his name?

With these questions in mind, he gradually drifted off to sleep, the deep voice still echoing in his dreams: "Su Ting... Su Ting... Time is running out..."

Chapter 842 Remaining on the Outer Edge for Guarding

Chapter 842 Remaining on the Outer Edge for Guarding

As dawn broke through the treetops, Su Ting was awakened by Xiao Shi. Chen Shan had already prepared several days' worth of dry rations and medicine, packed in a sturdy cloth bag.

"These herbs can temporarily resist the pollution of the void. If you feel dizzy or see hallucinations, take them immediately," Chen Shan instructed. "Remember, do not come into direct contact with any polluted water sources or plants."

Su Ting packed his bags and bid farewell to Chen Shan: "Should I come back to find you after I get the third fragment?"

Chen Shan shook his head: "No, go directly to the sealing point. I'll find a way to meet you there." He handed Su Ting a piece of parchment, "This is the exact location of the sealing point, more detailed than Lin Qing's map."

Little Stone was already waiting at the cave entrance, looking anxious: "We should go. The Children of the Forest will leave the camp before noon, and we must find them before then."

The two bid farewell to Chen Shan and quickly traversed the forest. Compared to the previous night, the valley appeared even more ominous during the day. Su Ting noticed that the leaves of many trees had turned purplish-black, and black sap was seeping from their trunks. The grass on the ground was also half-dead, emitting a putrid smell.

“It was so beautiful here two weeks ago,” Xiao Shi whispered. “The stream was crystal clear, and birds roamed everywhere. Now…”

"The pollution spread so quickly?"

"Yes, it's getting worse every day. Mr. Chen said that if it's not stopped, the whole continent will eventually become like this."

They carefully avoided several puddles of black water and circled around a patch of dead bushes. Xiao Shi stopped and pointed ahead: "Look, those are the sources of pollution."

Several hundred meters away, several enormous black "flowers" grew on the ground, each about the height of a person, shaped like open mouths, emitting a purple light from their centers. The surrounding ground had completely turned black, with countless tiny black veins spreading out from it.

“Don’t go near those things,” Little Stone warned. “They spray out poisonous spores that, if inhaled, will drive you insane and eventually turn you into part of those monsters.”

They took a long detour, avoiding the most polluted areas. Little Stone led Su Ting up a steep hillside and then along the ridge.

"The view is good here, so we can spot dangers early," Xiao Shi explained.

By midday, they arrived at a relatively clean area. The trees were still green, and the grass on the ground was healthy. There were clear marks at the boundaries, as if someone had been cleaning it regularly.

“This is the territory of the Children of the Forest,” Little Stone slowed his pace. “They have their own ways of resisting pollution. We have to be careful; they are very wary of strangers.”

No sooner had they finished speaking than several arrows shot down from the tree and landed precisely in the ground in front of them.