Courtyard House: A System Connecting Two Worlds, Resources for the Nation

Before Lin Su could find Zhou Feng to mend their relationship, the latter had already passed away.

Unlike the other girls, Bai Ling was also bound to the mission of the teleportation portal.

It would be fine if she left for a day or two, but if she left for a long time, on the one hand, the resources received by this world would be cut off, and on the other hand, the resources accumulated in the courtyard world would have nowhere to go.

The impact is too great!

However, when Zhou Feng suggested binding the user of the teleportation portal to Lou Zhenhua, Bai Ling immediately waved her hand and refused.

The fewer people who know about Zhou Feng's abilities, the better, especially those whose backgrounds are still unclear.

Now that Zhou Feng has given her this ability, her influence within the organization is gradually increasing, and she can also support some of her followers.

If anything unexpected happens in the future, at least the Siheyuan World can be a fallback for Zhou Feng and his family.

"Father, Mother, I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now!"

"Oh, what's up? I'd love to stay with you guys a few more days!"

Ms. Li had a very comfortable day.

Five beautiful daughters-in-law surrounded her, showering her with compliments in every style, almost making her feel like she was on cloud nine.

Hearing that Bai Ling was leaving, she was naturally somewhat reluctant. But the latter pulled Ms. Li aside and quietly explained what she was about to do, which immediately made the old woman nod repeatedly.

Bai Ling is such a wonderful girl!

Even though her own son is dim-witted, she still took the initiative to help the Zhou family arrange a way out!

This girl is someone I can date!

After hesitating for a moment, Ms. Li took off the bracelet from her wrist and put it on Bai Ling.

"Daughter, this bracelet isn't worth much, but I've worn it for several years. I'll give it to you as a keepsake. I'll ask Zhou Feng to bring you back to see it more often in the future."

"Um!"

Bai Ling pursed her lips, trying her best not to let her smile be too obvious.

She could feel four pairs of eyes constantly scanning her back, especially Zhao Pan'er's.

"Alright, alright, we'll go now. We'll just bring her back to see you later, won't that solve the problem?"

As he spoke, Zhou Feng had already left this world with Bai Ling.

Ms. Li then turned around, facing her four daughters who were staring at her expectantly. She swallowed awkwardly, "Well, we all have them! As your mother-in-law, I can't let you down. We'll go pick out some bracelets later, and if we see one we like, we'll buy it!"

This kind of gift bought on the spot is certainly not as meaningful as the bracelet on Bai Ling's wrist, but two of the four women received ancient education, and the other two had decided that Zhou Feng would be their concubine, so naturally they would not have any objections or other thoughts.

Two days later, Zhou Feng saw off Lao Zhou and Ms. Li, and the progress of the double-door project reached 100%.

This upgrade to the double-door system doesn't bring any major changes; it still only allows one passage per day, and the carrying capacity remains at 10 cubic meters.

However, the number of anchor points that can be set in each world has increased by one, making it three.

One hundred more people are now able to bind the double-door system, bringing the total number of slots to 107, including the remaining seven slots.

The portal's function has not changed in any way.

But beyond the worlds of Love in the Courtyard and Dream of Splendor, a new world has emerged.

This was the surprise Zhou Feng had been waiting for; it had finally arrived!

This time, however, Zhou Feng did not notify Lin Su and the others. Instead, he invited Tie Jianguo and Bai Lang to go to the world of "Meng Hua Lu" and brought a full set of individual soldier equipment.

"Pan'er, I'm taking Tie Jianguo and Bailang to a new world. You and San Niang stay home and keep the door locked. Don't go out. I'll come back for you once things are settled over there."

After gathering all his equipment, Zhou Feng found Zhao Pan'er and told her about the upgrade to the double-door and his upcoming exploration.

"Is it dangerous?"

"I don't know, but it shouldn't be a big problem. I'll be taking Jian Guo and Bai Lang with me, and we'll bring our weapons too."

Zhao Pan'er gripped Zhou Feng's hand tightly, remained silent for a few seconds, and then reached out to smooth down the raised corner of his collar. She gently rested her cheek against Zhou Feng's chest and said, "Then you must be careful and don't be reckless. We're all waiting for you at home."

Don't worry!

Zhou Feng packed several sets of ancient costumes into his backpack and brought a batch of first aid supplies. Standing in the living room, he waved to Tie Jianguo and Bai Lang behind him, and the three of them disappeared from the room at the same time.

The next second, the three of them appeared in a beautiful place with clear water and lush mountains.

When I landed, my feet were on soft soil, carrying the scent of damp grass and trees.

Looking left and right, all around were tall, lush green trees with layers upon layers of leaves that obscured the sky, leaving only a few scattered patches of blue.

"Boss, this place might be like the last world, in ancient times. There are fresh footprints on the road, and people are active nearby."

Tie Jianguo muttered something behind him, his gaze habitually sweeping over the bushes and concealed locations where people might be hiding.

White Wolf was also tense, not letting his guard down for a moment.

Zhou Feng, on the other hand, looked around with great interest.

Emerging from the woods, one is greeted by layers upon layers of peaks, with a thin mist swirling among them, and the air is exceptionally clean.

What a wonderful place!

However, before they had gone far, a series of clanging sounds of close combat and deep shouts came from the foot of the mountain in the distance.

The three of them lowered their stance, crept forward for more than ten meters, hid behind a clump of bushes, and looked down the mountain.

In a wide-open valley, two groups of people were locked in a fierce battle.

After seeing the situation clearly, the pupils of all three contracted simultaneously.

There were roughly thirty or forty people on the valley floor, each wielding a sword. Their movements were as swift as ghosts, and their figures darted about amidst flashing sword light, so fast that Zhou Feng couldn't even see their actions clearly.

The longsword drew silver arcs in the sunlight, and everyone's speed far exceeded that of any martial artist he had ever seen in the Dream Record world.

The next second, a man wearing a gray short-sleeved shirt stomped his foot and soared more than ten meters into the air.

The gray-robed middle-aged man fighting him also lightly touched the stone with his toes and leaped up to a height of about ten feet, unleashing three or four sword strikes in mid-air.

The two fought fiercely in mid-air for five or six moves before landing, each taking seven or eight steps back, the pebbles beneath their feet scattering everywhere.

"Boss, this world is a bit dangerous!"

Tie Jianguo's expression was extremely solemn. He lowered his voice and placed his hand on the trigger of the submachine gun.

The three of them quietly retreated from that area along the same route, and only breathed a sigh of relief after traveling several miles away.

White Wolf wiped the sweat from his brow: "These people are too fast. Any one of them is faster than Gu Qianfan from before. If it's a head-on confrontation, we might be caught in close combat within 20 meters before we can even fire! Submachine guns probably won't be powerful enough to accomplish anything in this world!"

Tie Jianguo nodded in agreement, "If we use our two guns to suppress them, we can definitely take down the one with the best martial arts skills. But it will be difficult if there are thirty or forty people. Once they get close, it will be hard for us to gain the upper hand."

The three changed into the ancient costumes they had prepared in advance, put away their modern equipment, leaving only submachine guns and pistols, and then walked down the mountain path again.

Just as they rounded a bend in the mountain ridge, the white wolf suddenly raised his hand to signal, "Wait a moment, there are people ahead."

Following the white wolf's gaze, a person was walking down the mountain path in the distance.

The man was dressed in a moon-white scholar's robe, with a jade pendant hanging from his waist. He walked with a leisurely pace, exuding an indescribable composure.

As he drew closer, Zhou Feng unconsciously slowed his pace.

He recognized that face all too well!

He has appeared in many TV dramas since he was a child, and later he even marketed various personas for himself, like the legendary ageless race car driver!

However, the person in front of him had a clean face without any makeup, and was obviously much younger than the race car driver.

With a quick thought running through his mind, Zhou Feng adjusted his expression and took the initiative to greet him. From about ten steps away, he cupped his hands in a respectful and proper manner: "Brother, please wait a moment!"

The man stopped, looked up at him with a hint of curiosity in his eyes, and politely returned the greeting: "May I ask what brings you here, sir?"

"My name is Zhou Feng, a disciple of the Xiaoyao Sect. I have been ordered to search for an ancient site within our sect called Langhuan Paradise."

Zhou Feng paused here, tilting his head slightly to observe the other person's expression: "I see you have an extraordinary bearing, and you've come down from the mountain. Have you ever heard of this place?"

The person opposite him paused noticeably for a moment.

Although he quickly regained his composure, that brief moment of raised eyebrows and lowered eyelids was enough for Zhou Feng to confirm his guess.

"If you know anything, please don't hesitate to tell me. Our Xiaoyao Sect has been searching for this place for many years. If we return empty-handed, it will be difficult to explain to our sect leader."

The man opposite him remained silent for a moment before finally speaking, his tone tinged with hesitation: "To be honest, my name is Duan Yu, and I am from Dali. As for the Langhuan Paradise you mentioned... I did indeed visit it once, but that place is extremely secluded, and it is very difficult for outsiders to find it."

Hearing his words, Zhou Feng immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Duan Yu, Dali, Wuliang Mountain, Langhuan Paradise…

He was right after all; this is indeed the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils!

It's still the same version from mainland China. In that case, his family has a natural advantage!

But Zhou Feng suppressed his excitement and maintained a sincere expression: "Since Brother Duan has been there, that's wonderful! May I ask Brother Duan to point out the location?"

Duan Yu pondered for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the faces of Zhou Feng and the other two before finally settling on Zhou Feng: "You claim to be a member of the Xiaoyao Sect, but do you have any proof? After all, that place is very important, and as an outsider, I cannot easily reveal its location."

Zhou Feng smiled upon hearing this.

Duan Yu would have this question, which he had naturally anticipated, so he had already carefully considered his answer.

He turned to look at Tie Jianguo and Bai Lang, who both stepped back, making room for him. Zhou Feng then lowered his voice and spoke slowly, "Brother Duan, although I don't have any sect tokens on me, there's something I can tell you. In the Langhuan Blessed Land, there's a jade statue depicting an unparalleled beauty, with a serene face, as if she were alive, isn't that right?"

Duan Yu's expression changed visibly.

Zhou Feng continued, "The person who carved that jade statue has a deep connection with the current acting leader of my Xiaoyao Sect. If Brother Duan trusts me, I will invite her over tomorrow, and you will know whether I am telling the truth or not once you see her."

Upon hearing this, Duan Yu took a deep breath, and his hand trembled slightly.

He didn't understand why he was so obsessed with the jade statue, but after hearing what Zhou Feng said, a sense of anticipation rose in his heart.

After a long silence, Duan Yu looked up at Zhou Feng again, his tone softening slightly: "If it is truly as Brother Zhou says, then... then I am willing to lead the way."

"Thank you very much, Brother Duan!"

Zhou Feng gave a slight bow: "Then let's descend the mountain today and find a place to stay. Tomorrow morning, I'll ask the acting sect leader to come and meet Brother Duan. After confirming the details, we can set off again, how does that sound?"

Duan Yu nodded, made a gesture of invitation, and turned to walk down the mountain path.

Zhou Feng followed behind him, while Tie Jianguo and Bai Lang lagged a few steps behind.

While tidying his backpack, Bai Lang leaned closer to Zhou Feng and lowered his voice: "Why doesn't the leader just take him down? At this stage, the two of us can subdue Duan Yu within 5 seconds."

Zhou Feng shook his head slightly and replied in a low voice, "Where's the manual?"

These words startled Bai Lang. Zhou Feng, however, kept his gaze fixed on Duan Yu's back and continued, his lips barely moving, "Are you sure he has the manuals for the Northern Darkness Divine Art and the Lingbo Steps on his person? If he's hidden them or destroyed them, there's no point in us taking action directly. Bookworms like him are incredibly stubborn; they'd rather die than hand them over, and that would be troublesome."

White Wolf understood now, and stopped talking, falling half a step behind to restore the normal distance.

The mountain path winds its way down, passing through a dense bamboo forest, and then the view suddenly opens up.

Duan Yu glanced back at Zhou Feng and smiled, "The town is just ahead, and there are inns there. If you don't mind, you can stay in town tonight and we can talk again tomorrow."

Zhou Feng nodded, and the four of them traveled together for a while until they reached the town, where they found a clean inn to stay in.

Tie Jianguo and Bai Lang shared a room, while Zhou Feng had a room to himself.

After midnight, Zhou Feng returned directly to his own world, went to the room, and woke Zhao Pan'er up.

To get Zhao Pan'er to trick Duan Yu into revealing the secret manual, you need to tell him the truth.

Fortunately, Zhao Pan'er is not the kind of person who sticks to the rules, as can be seen from the part in the original work where she helped Song Yinzhang escape from Zhou She.

But when Zhou Feng brought up the video of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" on his tablet, the appearance of Wang Yuyan still made Zhao Pan'er's eyes widen and her mouth slightly open.

How could she not be surprised that the woman looked exactly like her?