Me? I was transported into a book? And I became a vicious villain?

A shadow of uneasiness did not come from the outside world, but from the lingering premonition in Chu Mengmeng's heart. The fetus in her belly had become increasingly restless recently, as if it had sensed something, casting a lingering haze over her heart.

That day, Xiao Yichen finished his work as usual and returned to his room. He saw Chu Mengmeng leaning against the window, frowning slightly, staring at the scenery outside the window. He walked lightly to her side and asked softly, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell again?"

Chu Mengmeng turned around and forced a smile: "It's okay, I'm just a little uneasy." She gently stroked her slightly bulging belly, with a hint of worry in her tone, "I always feel like something bad is going to happen."

Xiao Yichen held her hand in his palm, trying to use his body temperature to dispel the uneasiness in her heart: "Don't let your imagination run wild. Now we are strong and with you here, everything will be fine."

However, before he finished speaking, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the door. A secret guard hurried in, knelt on one knee, and said in a heavy tone: "My lord, my lady, we just received news that the unknown force is gathering troops, and the scale is larger than last time. I'm afraid..."

Xiao Yichen's face darkened, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he asked in a deep voice: "Can you find out their intentions?"

"Their target is clear, they are heading straight for our town!" There was a hint of solemnity in the secret guard's voice.

Chu Mengmeng's heart tightened when she heard this, and the feeling of uneasiness became stronger. She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and ordered the secret guards: "Pass the order and summon all the generals to the meeting room to discuss the matter."

The secret guard took the order and left, and the room suddenly fell into silence. Xiao Yichen took Chu Mengmeng into his arms, gently stroked her back, and comforted her softly: "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything."

Chu Mengmeng raised her head and looked at him firmly: "I know, we will face it together this time."

The atmosphere in the meeting room was heavy. On the map, the red marks representing the enemy were like a dark cloud, weighing on everyone's mind. The number and scale of these marks were far greater than any previous one, making people feel suffocated.

"It seems that the last failure did not make them give up, but made them even more crazy." A general said in a deep voice, his tone full of worry.

"Who are they? Why are they picking on us?" another general asked indignantly.

"No matter who they are or what their purpose is, we must not sit still and wait for death!" Xiao Yichen said firmly, with a cold light flashing in his eyes, "This time, we will make sure they never return!"

"But their strength should not be underestimated. How should we deal with it?" A general looked troubled.

Chu Mengmeng looked around at everyone and said in a deep voice: "Although we are at a disadvantage, we are not without a chance of winning. This is our home, we must not give up easily!" Her eyes fell on Xiao Yichen, "Yichen, what do you think?"

Xiao Yichen nodded slightly, pointed to several locations on the map, and said calmly and decisively: "We can use the terrain to set traps and fortifications to keep the enemy out of the town."

"This is a good idea!" a general agreed, "We can use the cover of the mountains and forests to launch an ambush!"

"In addition, we also need to strengthen intelligence gathering and find out the enemy's details so that we can formulate more effective combat plans," Chu Mengmeng added.

Everyone nodded in agreement. A battle of life and death was about to begin, and they had to be fully prepared to protect their homeland in this storm...

In the meeting room, the tense atmosphere was like a taut bowstring, ready to explode at any moment. Xiao Yichen quickly issued a series of orders, and the generals took orders and rushed to their respective posts, preparing to face the coming storm.

"Dong! Dong! Dong!" The heavy sound of the bell echoed over the town, a signal to call all residents. Soon, a huge crowd of people gathered in the square, their faces full of uneasiness and anxiety, but also with a hint of determination. After all, this is their home, where they have lived for generations, and they will defend it at all costs.

Xiao Yichen stood on the high platform, his eyes swept across the familiar faces, and said in a deep voice: "I know everyone is worried, but please believe us, we will do our best to protect everyone's safety!" His voice was sonorous and powerful, with a reassuring force, and the commotion in the crowd gradually subsided.

Chu Mengmeng stood beside him, looking at these simple townspeople, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She gently stroked her belly and whispered, "Baby, we must protect them and our home."

In the next few days, the whole town was mobilized. They set up more traps and fortifications around the town according to Xiao Yichen's deployment. The men carried wood and stones, sweating profusely; the women were responsible for preparing food and medicine and taking care of the wounded; even the children joined the team to help pass on messages and carry tools.

Chu Mengmeng was also busy. She used her golden finger to make some special weapons and props. These weapons seemed ordinary, but they were full of mysteries and could play an unexpected role at critical moments. She also refined many pills that could quickly restore physical strength and heal injuries, adding a guarantee for the upcoming battle.

At night, the townspeople who had been busy all day went to rest early, only Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng were still busy under the lamp. Xiao Yichen was studying the map and making a battle plan, while Chu Mengmeng was making more weapons and pills.

"Are you tired?" Xiao Yichen put down the map in his hand, walked to Chu Mengmeng, and looked at her slightly tired face with heartache.

"Not tired." Chu Mengmeng raised her head and smiled at him, "For our homeland, for our children, what is this little bit of hard work?"

Xiao Yichen took her into his arms and kissed her gently on the forehead: "Thank you, Mengmeng."

Outside the window, the night is dark, with only a few stars twinkling, as if praying for the upcoming battle. However, no one knows what kind of crisis is hidden in the endless darkness...

As the night deepened, a silvery light quietly climbed up the window frame. Xiao Yichen put down the map in his hand and rubbed his tired eyes. On the map, he knew every corner and every street of the town clearly, and he repeatedly deduced various possible attack routes and defense strategies in his mind. He knew that they could not lose this battle, and they could not afford to lose.

Chu Mengmeng was still busy, her deft hands seemed to be performing magic, fusing various materials together to form delicate weapons and pills. She was focused, with beads of sweat on her forehead, but she was unaware of it. She had only one thought in her mind: to do her best to protect their common home.

"Mengmeng, go to bed early. Only when you are well rested can you fight better." Xiao Yichen walked to her side and handed her a cup of hot tea with concern.

"Well, I'll be fine soon." Chu Mengmeng took the teacup, raised her head, and gave him a sweet smile, "You should also pay attention to rest and don't get too tired."

This simple sentence made Xiao Yichen feel warm in his heart. He took a deep breath, put his fatigue behind him, and regained his spirit. He knew that in order to protect her and this home, he had to be strong and brave.

In the next few days, Xiao Yichen devoted all his energy to training the townspeople. He developed different training plans based on each person's strengths, teaching them basic combat skills and coordination strategies. The men sweated profusely, practicing combat skills over and over again; the women learned how to use simple weapons and how to rescue the wounded; even the children actively participated in the training, learning how to pass on messages and scout the enemy.

Under the leadership of Xiao Yichen, the unarmed townspeople gradually transformed into a disciplined team with a strong fighting capacity. They were full of hope and courage, believing that under the leadership of Xiao Yichen, they would be able to overcome all difficulties and protect their homes.

However, just as they were preparing for battle, a mysterious visitor quietly came to the town.

He was a hunchbacked old man wearing a washed gray robe. His face was covered with traces of time, but his cloudy eyes sparkled with wisdom. He came to the town entrance, walked straight to the patrolling guards, and said in a hoarse voice: "I want to see your leader. I have something important to tell him."

At first, the guard did not believe this seemingly frail old man, but when he saw the token engraved with strange patterns in the old man's hand, his face suddenly changed and he immediately took him to the meeting room.

The arrival of the old man adds a touch of mystery to this already tense town. Who is he? What does he know? All of this is still unknown, but one thing is certain, a bigger storm is coming...

 Chapter 163: Undercurrent

The old man's arrival was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples. Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng did not dare to neglect him, and immediately summoned the core members of the town to meet this uninvited guest together.

The old man walked into the meeting room with a shaky step, and his cloudy eyes swept over everyone, finally stopping at Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng. He nodded slightly as a greeting, and then said straight to the point: "My name is Xuanjizi, and I come from the distant Kunlun Mountains. This time I came to inform you that a greater crisis is about to come."

"Crisis?" Chu Mengmeng blinked, a little puzzled, "What crisis?"

Xuanjizi did not answer directly, but took out an ancient compass from his pocket and muttered something. The needle on the compass spun wildly, and finally pointed to the direction of the town, making a buzzing sound.

"This is..." Xiao Yichen frowned, an ominous premonition rising in his heart.

"This is the prophecy disk. It indicates that a powerful dark force is approaching here, and its target is you." Xuanjizi put away the compass and said solemnly, "This force is stronger than any enemy you have encountered before. If you don't prepare in advance, the town will face a catastrophe."

Hearing this, everyone present gasped. They had just experienced a life-and-death test and finally won. How could they face a new enemy so soon? And from what Xuanjizi said, the enemy this time was much stronger than the last time. How could they not feel scared?

Although Chu Mengmeng remained calm on the surface, she was also in turmoil in her heart. She knew that in this crisis-ridden world, peace and tranquility were only temporary, and the real test had just begun.

"Old sir, do you know where this dark force comes from? Why do they want to attack us?" Xiao Yichen asked in a deep voice. He knew that only by understanding the enemy's background could he formulate an effective response strategy.

"This power comes from an extremely ancient and mysterious organization. They believe in darkness and desire destruction. They have been hiding in the dark, waiting for an opportunity to strike." Xuanjizi said slowly, "As for why they want to attack you, I don't know. Perhaps it's because you have something they want."

"What is it about us that they want?" Chu Mengmeng murmured to herself. Countless thoughts flashed through her mind, but she still couldn't find the answer.

"This matter is of great importance, so I cannot reveal too much." Xuanjizi shook his head and continued, "I came here this time not only to warn you, but also to make an unwelcome request."

"Please speak, old sir." Xiao Yichen said.

"I hope to stay and fight alongside you to fight against the coming darkness together." Xuanjizi said with a firm look, "Although I am old and weak, I still have some minor skills that may be of some help."

Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng exchanged glances, and both saw hesitation and vigilance in each other's eyes. Xuanjizi's appearance was too sudden, and his identity and purpose were full of doubts, so they had to be on guard.

However, facing the impending crisis, they urgently need external help. Although Xuanjizi's identity is unknown, he comes from the powerful Kunlun Mountain after all, and seems to know a lot about the dark power. If they can get his help, it will undoubtedly greatly increase their chances of winning.

After a brief thought, Xiao Yichen and Chu Mengmeng finally decided to cooperate with this mysterious visitor to fight against unknown forces. But they also realized that this might be a bigger trap, a trap that would push them into the abyss...