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

The visitor smiled lightly, but there was a hint of cunning in his eyes, "I am here to bring you an important news. But before that, I need to make sure whether my position is correctly understood." As he spoke, he looked around the room mysteriously.

Just as everyone was looking at each other in bewilderment, the unexpected guest slowly and leisurely revealed the truth hidden behind the scene: "Actually, my identity is not that complicated. In short, I am a secret envoy sent by a powerful person, and the information I bring is enough to affect the entire situation... but the prerequisite is that you must be willing to trust and give the necessary cooperation." "Madam, Lord Ai sent me." The guard lowered his head slightly, his tone respectful but with a hint of eagerness.

Jiang Caiwei raised her eyebrows. She didn't have much contact with Lord Ai, so he must have something to do with her sudden visit. "Oh? Did Jiang Yin ask you to come? What's the matter?"

The guard paused, as if weighing his words. "It is like this, madam. Lord Ai has some important matters to discuss with you, and would like you to come to the Ai residence."

Jiang Caiwei's heart was moved, but her face remained calm. "If that's the case, then I'll go. But before that, can you tell me what it is specifically about? So I can be prepared."

The guard looked embarrassed. "Lord Ai said this matter is urgent and sensitive, and he hopes Madam can go there in person. He will explain it to you in detail."

"Okay." Jiang Caiwei nodded and turned to look at the maid beside her. "Go back and tell Mu Jin and the master about this matter, and ask him to calm down. I will go to the Ai Mansion with this guard to take a look."

After Jiang Caiwei gave a brief explanation, she followed the guards toward the Ai Mansion. Along the way, her mind was full of thoughts, wondering why she had been invited. The guards beside her remained silent, as if carrying a heavy responsibility.

It was already dark when they arrived at the Ai Mansion, and the lanterns in the courtyard emitted a faint halo of light. As Jiang Caiwei stepped into the hall, Jiang Yin came to greet her with a hint of anxiety on his face.

"Caiwei! You're finally here." Jiang Yin's voice was a little nervous.

Jiang Caiwei chuckled and said, "Master Ai, you came to me in such a hurry. I guess there is something important to discuss? Please speak directly."

Jiang Yin took a deep breath, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. "Caiwei, I actually have something I'd like to ask you for help with. The situation in the court has been undergoing some subtle changes recently, and someone is secretly fanning the flames... I can't go into details, but I need your support to deal with it."

Hearing this, Jiang Caiwei's eyes flashed, "Are you talking about the political enemies in the court? Who exactly is it? If it weren't such an urgent and important matter, I can't think of anything that Lord Ai can't handle."

"Yes, it's these people!" Jiang Yin said in a deep voice, his voice full of indignation. "They have a considerable force behind them, and they are not easy to deal with. I know you are very smart and talented, and I hope you can help me with some advice and help me overcome this difficult time."

At this time, a servant came in and reported: "Sir, I just received news that Miss Kou Fengyi of the Kou family is planning something against you."

Jiang Caiwei's heart tightened when she heard this. "It seems that Kou Fengyi really won't give up on me."

Jiang Yin frowned slightly: "The Kou family? This is a tough nut to crack."

Jiang Caiwei smiled faintly, but her eyes were as sharp as a sword: "In this case, we must act more cautiously. Tell me the details and we can discuss countermeasures together."

The two then began to discuss a specific action plan in detail. During this time, news about Mo Nianran was inadvertently mentioned—he was said to be recovering well. This information comforted Jiang Caiwei slightly, but also strengthened her resolve to eliminate all threats.

The night gradually deepened, and in the silence only the whispers of the two people remained...

"Oh, there's one more thing I must tell you." Jiang Yin suddenly stopped what he was doing and looked at Jiang Caiwei seriously. "It is said that Kou Fengyi has made some new moves recently..."

As the two were talking, a figure quietly approached the wall of the Ai Mansion, hiding its form in the shadows and cautiously approaching the window, trying to eavesdrop on the conversation inside. This scene happened to be noticed by the servant patrolling the courtyard...

"Who's there?" A stern shout interrupted the eavesdroppers outside. As the panicked footsteps faded away, the servant quickly ran into the hall to report.

Jiang Caiwei and Jiang Yin exchanged a glance, and a sense of unease rose in their hearts. It seemed that the trouble was far more complicated than they had imagined...

"Now is the time! Everyone, get ready for attacking and rush in once a gap appears! Destroy the crystal at all costs!" Liu Qingcheng commanded loudly. Everyone was driven by the same goal at this moment: to protect their homes from harm!

However, at this crucial moment, strange footsteps and whispers could be heard from a distance... The footsteps grew closer, accompanied by a faint whisper. Everyone paused in their actions, and an inexplicable tension filled the air. Suddenly, approaching from a distance was the old man in a robe, a black bird perched on his shoulder. His sudden appearance was like a stone dropped into a lake, stirring up ripples.

"This... old man? Why are you here?" Lin Tao asked first, remaining polite despite his inner vigilance. The old man's gaze was gentle and profound, giving people an indescribable sense of security. "I've been watching nearby, children. Perhaps I can help." As he spoke, he gently stroked the bird on his shoulder. "After all, this battle has touched the hearts of many people."

The crowd began to discuss:

-"This old man looks so powerful! I wonder who he is?"

"From the way he spoke, he seemed to know a lot about the inside story. Could it be that he is really a noble person who came to help us?"

-"No matter what, having more strength is always a good thing."

Facing the confused and expectant looks of the crowd, Liu Qingcheng seemed more cautious: "Excuse me...how did you learn about the information about the crystal and the barrier?"

The old man smiled and replied, "That's a long story. To put it simply, I have a special connection with this land, so I'm naturally very concerned about everything that happens here. As for the crystal... its existence is actually one of the root causes behind all disasters. Only by destroying it can the problem be completely resolved."

Just as everyone was hesitating whether to trust this seemingly friendly but actually unidentified figure, Jack suddenly stepped forward and shouted, "No matter what, time is running out. If there's a way to break through this obstacle faster, we might as well give it a try!" He then turned and nodded to his teammates, "What do you think?"

Ivy thought for a moment and agreed, "That's true. Even if there are risks, it's worth taking if it can make the villagers safer."

Under everyone's gaze, the old man slowly walked forward, his fingers gently swiping through the air a few times, forming circles of golden light. As these gradually covered the originally blue energy field, a strange scene occurred: the two unexpectedly merged!

The onlookers were immediately surprised when they saw this:

-"Oh my god! Look, the light has turned golden!"

- "That's so cool! Could it really work?"

- "It was like a dream, I couldn't believe my eyes."

As the final bit of magic was fully injected into the circle, the entire area was enveloped in a dazzling radiance. In that brief yet elongated moment, even the most resolute heartbeat involuntarily quickened slightly. Finally, as everyone watched with bated breath, a crack finally appeared in the once impenetrable barrier!

"The opportunity has arrived!" Lin Tao shouted, charging forward. Behind him, the rest of the team followed suit. At that moment, the woman hiding not far away sneered again. "The plan is proceeding step by step..."