I am the Holy Poisoner, the Empress advised me to calm down

When the two arrived at the eastern camp, quite a few people had already gathered there, staring blankly at a cluster of strange symbols carved into the ground. These symbols appeared to form a mysterious formation.

"What on earth is this?" a young scholar asked curiously.

"It looks like an ancient formation, but I'm not sure." Another scholar shook his head, confusion written all over his face.

Liu Qingcheng observed it carefully, her eyes becoming more profound. "This formation... looks like something used to seal some powerful beings."

The elder Huangzi nodded in agreement: "Indeed, the atmosphere here is very strange. We must find more clues as soon as possible."

An old man in the crowd stepped forward tremblingly and said, "I heard that you have solved several difficult problems before. I hope you can succeed this time too."

Da Huangzi smiled gratefully: "We will do our best. Thank you for your trust."

Just as the two were about to continue their investigation, hurried footsteps were heard outside the camp. A guard rushed over and said, "Your Highness, we just received a tip-off that several suspicious individuals were seen moving around the north gate!"

A hint of determination flashed in Liu Qingcheng's eyes: "It seems that tonight is destined to be a sleepless night."

Da Huangzi nodded: "No matter what, we must find out what force is behind all this."

The two smiled at each other and set out on the road to the north gate again, while the crowd watching behind them talked about it with respect and expectation.

"Do you think they can find the answer?" asked a young man.

"Of course we can," his friend replied confidently. "With them, everything is possible."

As the footsteps faded away, the camp at night was still filled with an inexplicable atmosphere of tension, and the figures of Da Huangzi and Liu Qingcheng became more and more resolute and unshakable in the night.

The eldest prince and Liu Qingcheng quickly crossed the camp, heading for the north gate. The surroundings grew increasingly dark, with only scattered torches dimly lighting the path. They looked around cautiously, making sure no one was following them.

As they approached the north gate, a deep voice boomed from the shadows: "Stop! Who's there?"

Liu Qingcheng quickly raised her hand and revealed her identity: "It's us, don't misunderstand."

A guard slowly stepped out and, using the firelight to examine the two, lowered his guard after confirming they were the real deal. "So it's you two. A few strange individuals did appear here a while ago, but they disappeared quickly."

"Which direction did they go?" asked the eldest prince.

The guard scratched his head, looking a little confused. "I'm not sure, but it should be heading towards the woods to the west."

Liu Qingcheng nodded, her eyes firm: "Thank you for your help, we will go and take a look."

The two quickly headed westward toward the woods, still permeating the air along the way. Suddenly, a whisper emanated from the nearby trees, as if someone was plotting something. Liu Qingcheng immediately gestured for the eldest prince to remain hidden.

Through the dense branches and leaves, they vaguely saw several people in black talking, one of them looked extremely anxious.

"This is bad. The map is in their hands. We must report it quickly." said the impatient voice.

Another, calmer voice replied, "Don't worry, we'll handle it. The most important thing now is to find a new breakthrough and complete the mission as quickly as possible."

Liu Qingcheng and the eldest prince exchanged a glance, realizing that this time they finally had a chance to catch the person behind the scenes. Just as they were about to take action, they heard light footsteps in the bushes beside them. A young soldier poked his head out, looking at them with horror on his face.

"Don't be afraid, we are here to help you." The eldest prince comforted softly.

The young soldier breathed a sigh of relief and stammered, "I, I just wanted to see what was going on... Those people are so suspicious!"

"Follow us closely and be careful." Liu Qingcheng said in a low voice.

The three of them quickly approached the men in black. The eldest prince drew his sword, while Liu Qingcheng gripped her whip, ready to strike. With a sharp whistle, a fierce battle erupted from all sides. The men in black had clearly not anticipated the ambush, and were thrown into disarray.

A civilian watching the fierce battle was stunned and exclaimed: "Is this a scene from a movie? It's so exciting!"

The old man next to him patted the young man on the shoulder and said meaningfully, "This is the real world. It's more dangerous than any movie."

The battle lasted for a while, with the eldest prince and Liu Qingcheng gradually gaining the upper hand thanks to their tacit cooperation and superb martial arts. However, just as they were about to corner the men in black, a piercing scream pierced the night sky, attracting everyone's attention.

"Oh no! There are others!" The eldest prince quickly glanced around and found more dark shadows surrounding him.

Liu Qingcheng gritted her teeth and said, "We must break out and not be trapped by them."

At this critical moment, the young soldier suddenly stepped forward and said, "I'll cover your retreat, you guys hurry up!"

The eldest prince was stunned for a moment, then nodded gratefully: "Thank you, young man, be careful!"

The young soldier smiled and said, "This is what I should do, Master Huangzi. I must uncover the secrets of all this!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned back to face the enemy, bravely wielding his sword to block the first group of men in black. At the same time, the eldest prince and Liu Qingcheng took the opportunity to break through and quickly fled the scene.

Amidst the chaos, the two men ran furiously until they were out of danger, then stopped to catch their breath. As the night deepened, the road ahead was still filled with unknowns and challenges.

Liu Qingcheng looked up at the dark clouds that were gradually gathering in the sky and said worriedly, "The situation is becoming increasingly complicated. We need more detailed clues."

"Yes, but we can't give up easily." The eldest prince responded firmly, "As long as we take it step by step, the truth will eventually come out."

The two looked at each other again, their eyes gleaming with determination. Just as they were about to move on, they heard the sound of footsteps in the distance, followed by a familiar voice that broke the silence of the night.

"Hey, I didn't expect to see you guys in a place like this." The middle-aged woman who had been judging us before appeared with a somewhat playful tone, "What's going on? Is there another exciting show going on this time?"

The eldest prince looked at her warily and asked coldly, "Why are you here?"

"Oh, I'm here to have some fun. Life is so boring after all." The woman answered lightly, but the curiosity and interest in her eyes could not be concealed.