Courtyard House: Report enemy agents at the start, and you'll take off immediately.

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Chapter 1211 Executing the Next Step of the Plan

Chapter 1211 Executing the Next Step of the Plan.

“Good idea, but we must proceed with extreme caution,” Zhao De cautioned. “We cannot allow anyone to take any risks.”

Lilith nodded, then picked up the magic crystal from her backpack and shouted at the enemy, "Hey, look closely, what you want is right here! But you won't get it unless you defeat me!"

The man in black robes was taken aback at first, then his expression turned fierce as he charged towards Lilith. Seeing the plan succeed, cheers erupted from the group. Just as everyone was preparing to execute the next step of the plan, something unexpected happened…

"Wait, that's..." Zhao De suddenly noticed a group of people approaching from afar. "Who is it?"

"It's our rescue team!" a young soldier shouted excitedly. "That's great, reinforcements have arrived!"

Faced with this unexpected turn of events, the tense atmosphere instantly relaxed. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and looked on with hope at the new faces that were about to arrive.

Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Zhao De frowned, a hint of unease in his eyes. He turned to the people around him and instructed, "Don't let your guard down. The arrival of reinforcements doesn't necessarily mean we're safe. We must remain vigilant." But clearly, after such a tense standoff, hearing someone shout "The rescue team is here!" was enough to make everyone cheer.

Lilith put down the magic crystal in her hand, her face full of surprise: "This is wonderful!"

At this moment, the small team that was rushing towards them was getting closer and closer, until finally, the tall man leading them shouted loudly, "Hey, guys down there, are you all alright? Is anyone injured?"

A passing merchant stopped in his tracks, staring in astonishment at what was happening before him. He then turned to his companion and said, “Wow, this is some big news! Who is that man in the black robe? He’s so powerful… he can make the entire expedition team so nervous.”

His friend, equally wide-eyed, stared into the distance: "Yeah, look, it seems like reinforcements are coming from over there. Looks like these guys are really lucky."

As the footsteps of the new team grew clearer, everyone became increasingly excited. A slightly younger girl gripped Zhao De's arm tightly and asked, "Captain Zhao, do you think we can escape safely?" Zhao De smiled, patted her shoulder reassuringly, and said, "As long as we work together, we definitely can."

Suddenly, the man who appeared to be the leader, who had been closing in, let out a sharp roar. "You guys never learn!" he angrily questioned his men. "Didn't I say we were going to quickly take care of these people before going to retrieve the magic crystal? Now look what's happened, you've made things much more complicated."

Upon hearing this, a deathly silence fell over the surroundings once more. The joy that had filled her instantly transformed into boundless terror. Lilith stared incredulously at the man who had just spoken: "So… you weren't here to help us at all?"

"Hahahaha," the man laughed even more wildly, "Of course not, silly girl, I came here specifically to find this treasure." He then pointed to one of the men beside him and said, "You, put down your weapon! Join my side immediately."

Chapter 1212 Thinking of Countermeasures

Chapter 1212 Thinking of Countermeasures

The soldier hesitated for a moment, but seeing his comrades surrendering one after another, he had no choice but to comply. A commotion immediately arose from the crowd. "What on earth is going on?"

The veteran glared at the traitors with resentment and cursed, "I never imagined that such scoundrels were hiding in our ranks! What a disappointment!"

Faced with this situation, Zhao De quickly calmed down and considered countermeasures: "Everyone prepare to fight. We can no longer sit idly by and wait to die. At the same time, find the best escape route!"

“Wait, in that case, let me use this crystal to hold them back.” Lilith said firmly, looking at everyone, while gripping the magic crystal in her hand. “Perhaps it really can help us.”

The man in black robes seemed to feel provoked, and his anger intensified: "Don't think that a little girl with a stone can do anything..."

Just then, a loud bang came from not far away, followed by a voice: "Who dares to cause trouble here! Stop right now!"

Zhao De and the others turned around and saw another group of people appear. Unlike the previous group, which had pretended to be reinforcements but actually intended to seize the treasure, this time the force that truly arrived was significantly stronger. The leader was a dignified yet kind-looking old man, accompanied by several figures in distinctive uniforms. Clearly, this was the genuine rescue force!

Zhao De and the others were stunned for a moment, staring in disbelief at the suddenly appearing group. The old man sharply surveyed the surrounding situation before immediately ordering his men to take action. "Quick! Subdue everyone here who has ill intentions!" Before his words even finished, his group swept through the encirclement of the black-robed man and his men like a hurricane. Chaos erupted instantly; the soldiers who had initially tried to resist were quickly knocked to the ground, and the black-robed man was subdued by several people dressed in special attire.

A murmur arose from the crowd: "My God, what's going on?"

"I was just thinking these people were doomed, but then suddenly a savior appeared."

One of the bolder young men exclaimed excitedly, "It seems we were really lucky! If we had been a few minutes later, we might not have seen this happen! I really want to know what happened!"

Faced with this turn of events, the veteran's furrowed brows gradually relaxed. "Ah, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. I really have to thank these friends who arrived in time."

Lilith gripped the magic crystal tightly. Although she appeared calm on the surface, she was actually quite surprised by the sudden arrival of reinforcements. "How did these people find us?" she wondered.

At the same time, Zhao De greeted the elderly man leading the group and said gratefully, "Thank you so much! How did you know we were in danger?"

The old man smiled and waved his hand. “No need to be so polite, young man. It’s a long story. We noticed something unusual before you set off. And…” He paused, looking at Lilith standing not far away with admiration, “we also received some special signals. That’s why we decided to come immediately.”

After hearing this explanation, one of the accompanying personnel interjected, "That's right! Just now, our monitoring equipment suddenly received a strong energy fluctuation—obviously coming from this crystal, right? It was this anomaly that prompted us to rush over to find out what was going on." As he spoke, he gestured towards the magic healing stone in Lilith's hand.

Chapter 1213 Intelligence

Chapter 1213 Intelligence

Upon hearing this, the onlookers began to whisper among themselves again. "Wow, is this rock really that amazing? It can be found from several kilometers away!" "No wonder that little girl said she wanted to try using it to do something. It really works!" one of them exclaimed.

Zhao De turned to look at Lilith and found the girl deep in thought, her head slightly bowed. "Lilith, you used magic just now, didn't you?" he asked softly.

Hearing Zhao De's words, Lilith looked up at him and slowly nodded: "I don't know why I did this... but when the crisis came, I felt as if I was being pulled by something."

In any case, Zhao De patted her on the shoulder to encourage her, saying, "Thanks to your courage and this special source of energy."

Just then, hurried footsteps sounded in the distance, drawing everyone's attention. A man dressed in plain clothes, but clearly well-trained, quickly approached and went straight to the old man, whispering a few words in his ear.

The old man's expression immediately turned serious. "I see, it is indeed a troublesome problem..."

Just as everyone was speculating what could have caused this usually mild-mannered and composed leader to suddenly change color, he announced to the crowd: "Friends, please remain calm. According to the latest intelligence, an even more powerful hostile force is approaching us, and they possess a power capable of disrupting the peace of the entire city."

As soon as the old man finished speaking, the scene fell into dead silence. The onlookers showed expressions of fear, and many began to look around, trying to find a place to hide.

"What on earth is going on? Didn't we just escape disaster?"

"This is terrifying... I have no idea what they're up to."

The veteran gritted his teeth and cursed, "These people are really persistent. Why are they always trying to stir up trouble? It's unbelievable!"

Lilith gripped the magic crystal tightly, a determined glint in her eyes. Zhao De gently patted her shoulder: "It seems this enemy is not easy to deal with."

The old man took a deep breath and continued, "Don't panic. The most important thing right now is to evacuate this area as soon as possible and find a safe place to discuss countermeasures. My elite squad is ready to take you away; please follow them to the shelter."

A commotion immediately erupted in the crowd. "Can the shelter really guarantee our safety? Can it withstand such a powerful enemy?"

Another middle-aged woman asked with concern, "What will happen to our city? We can't just leave it like this, can we?"

Faced with the public's concerns and questions, the elderly man patiently explained, "Believe me, we are fully prepared. The city's residents are already evacuating according to the emergency plan, and I believe we will soon be able to return to normal life. Moreover, we will have reinforcements arriving to help us fight this crisis together."

At this point, the mysterious man added: "We are in close contact with other allies, striving to obtain more support to ensure everything goes smoothly. Please feel free to follow our lead."

Hearing this, everyone's emotions gradually calmed down, but they still couldn't hide the solemn expressions on their faces. A young mother hugged her baby even tighter, saying, "My child, I just hope all of this will pass quickly."

Chapter 1214 The Light Will Never Die

Chapter 1214 The Light Will Never Die

Just then, several soldiers began to methodically organize the civilians to move in the designated direction. "Please remain quiet and orderly, keep up quickly! Look out for each other!"

Suddenly, a sharp voice pierced through the crowd: Hey everyone, be careful! This guy who's coming this time is said to be incredibly powerful; they say he almost turned the entire east side of the city upside down last time! The young man who said this was glared at by an elder next to him and lowered his head in shame.

Lilith looked up at the night sky in the distance, as if feeling a powerful sense of oppression. She silently made a wish, "If possible, please let this city return to peace."

Looking at the slightly nervous girl beside him, Zhao De said softly, "Don't be afraid. No matter how great the difficulties ahead, as long as we are united, there is nothing we cannot overcome."

Seeing this, the old man smiled with satisfaction: "That's right, young man. Sometimes the key to victory or defeat is not just the strength of force, but more importantly, the unquenchable yearning for light within one's heart."

Just then, another strange sound came from afar, as if something new had happened. Everyone stopped to listen, and the atmosphere grew increasingly heavy.

The old man gazed solemnly into the distance, seemingly listening to some unusual sound. Zhao De and Lilith also involuntarily stopped in their tracks, staring intently at the shadows beneath the night sky.

"Did you hear that?" a young man asked nervously to the person next to him. "That sound... it feels very ominous."

“Something does seem off,” a middle-aged man nodded in agreement. “Hopefully, nothing worse is about to happen.”

"Ah, we just escaped one disaster, what's going on now?" a timid woman asked in a trembling voice, her eyes filled with worry.

At this moment, the old man turned to his entourage and said firmly, "You all lead everyone to evacuate first, I'll go ahead and see what happened."

Several people in distinctive uniforms sprang into action, guiding the crowd to continue in the designated direction. "Please keep quiet and keep up!" they shouted.

Lilith looked up at the old man, a hint of worry in her eyes: "Sir, you must be careful!"

The old man smiled slightly and patted her on the shoulder: "Don't worry, young lady. We are a well-trained team and can handle any emergency."

Zhao De stepped forward and said firmly to the old man, "If needed, I am willing to go with you."

The old man shook his head: "Young man, your task now is to protect Lilith and the others. Trust me, I will handle it."

In the crowd, a young woman couldn't help but say, "This old man is really amazing; he can command everyone so calmly and confidently."

“Yes,” another young man chimed in, “We ordinary folks are terrified at the sight of a big storm, but they remain calm in the face of danger. We really admire them.”

"However, the enemy this time seems very powerful; even the old folks seem quite serious," a middle-aged man said worriedly. "Can we really evacuate safely?"

"They definitely can!" a young man nearby exclaimed. "Look at the equipment these rescue workers have, it's so advanced. They'll definitely be able to get us to safety."

Chapter 1215 Full Preparation

Chapter 1215 Full Preparation

“That’s right,” another woman agreed. “The most important thing for us now is to stay calm and follow instructions so that we can stay safe.”

Just as everyone was discussing the matter, the strange sounds in the distance grew clearer, seemingly a series of low roars. The group exchanged bewildered glances, a sense of unprecedented tension gripping them.

"What is that sound?" an old woman asked in a low voice, her eyes filled with fear.

"It could be a signal from the enemy, or it could be the cry of some kind of monster," a young man speculated. "Whatever the case, we need to speed up and get out of here as soon as possible."

"Hurry up and go," another middle-aged man urged. "If we don't hurry, there might be even greater danger."

At this moment, Zhao De turned to look at Lilith and whispered comfortingly, "Don't worry, Lilith. Everything will be alright."

Lilith gritted her teeth and nodded: "I know, Zhao De. I believe we will get through this."