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

Just as they were about to bid farewell to the old hunters and embark on a new journey, the girl known as Youyou reappeared, flanked by two heavily armed men, their gaze fixed on their target like hawks poised for flight. "It seems I underestimated you, but this is what makes it fun, isn't it? I hope to see more exciting duels along the way!" With that, she turned and led her men in the other direction.

Watching them walk away, Yun Feng couldn't help but mutter, "Oh my god, you really picked the right time to show up! Even if it's just a little bit late, it'll allow me to show off the strength of our newly formed team!"

Lin Xuan patted Yun Feng's shoulder, comforting his new friend. "Don't worry, there will be opportunities for us to learn from each other soon. The most important thing now is to unite and face the current difficulties together."

With that, everyone geared up again, took a deep breath of the cold air, and strode forward into the unknown. As they advanced deeper into the snowy mountains, the temperature dropped, and the terrain became increasingly complex and varied. Occasionally, they encountered provocations from strange-looking and even aggressive creatures, but the team's resourcefulness and courage successfully resolved them.

After overcoming several seemingly insurmountable obstacles through collaborative effort, the group arrived at an open valley. Just as they were about to rest and discuss their next plan, a sudden, violent wind roared, and the once clear sky quickly became overcast. Thunder and lightning followed. "Oh no! It looks like a snowstorm is coming!" Little Tiger, the experienced first responder, warned, "We must find shelter and warmth!"

Almost immediately, Lily spotted an abandoned mine nearby and suggested they take shelter inside and wait out the storm before making any decisions. "Hurry, get in while we still have time! It may be a simple place, but it's better than freezing outside!" Upon hearing her urging, everyone rushed towards the mine without hesitation.

The moment we finally arrived safely inside the cave, a snowstorm officially arrived. Strong winds and a flurry of snow obscured our vision, making it difficult to move. Everyone gathered in a dry, warm corner around a simple campfire to ward off the chill and share some rations to replenish their energy.

During a break, Lily looked at everyone around her with a smile on her face and said, "It's actually quite magical sometimes when I think about it. A group of strangers come together for the same goal and experience all kinds of adventures together. This kind of bond is truly rare."

Lin Xuan nodded in agreement. "That's right. I believe that as long as we persevere in our faith, no matter how great the difficulties and obstacles, we will eventually be able to overcome them and return safely." He looked at his teammates tenderly and added, "The most important thing is that I have you by my side."

Just as this warm atmosphere gradually spread, the wind was still strong outside and bursts of knocking sounds were heard...

"What's going on?" Big Bear asked nervously.

"Is someone coming?" Xiaohu guessed.

"No matter who it is, we have to be careful. It might be an enemy." Mo Nianran reminded everyone, with a bit more vigilance in his eyes.

Lin Xuan stood up and walked cautiously towards the cave entrance with weapons in hand. The others followed his lead, ready to face a new round of challenges.

The knocking sound started again, becoming more intense, as if conveying some message or asking for help.

Lin Xuan slowly approached the cave entrance, gripping the sword tightly in his hand and said in a deep voice: "Who's there? Tell me your name!"

After a moment of silence, a slightly hoarse but firm answer came from the other end:

"It's me... Yunying. I know you're here because I've been following your schedule. I think we need to talk."

When Lin Xuan heard this voice, he was slightly startled. The name Yunying was not unfamiliar to them. He had been mentioned in previous intelligence reports as a mysterious and powerful hunter who was said to know many secrets about the snowy mountains.

"It's you? How did you find us?" Mo Nianran asked puzzledly, looking at the cave entrance vigilantly.

"I have my own methods." Yunying's voice carried through the wind and snow, seemingly with a hint of a smile. "Don't worry, I mean no harm. I just have some important information to share with you."

Lin Xuan exchanged glances with his teammates before finally nodding in agreement. He waved toward the outside of the cave, "Come in, but please don't do anything to harm us."

After a while, a figure appeared at the entrance of the cave. It was Yunying. He was tall and slender, wrapped in a thick fur coat, and his eyes flashed with shrewdness under his hat.

"We finally meet." Yunying walked into the cave, took off his hat, revealing messy black hair, with a confident smile on his face.

Xiaohu looked at the newcomer curiously and asked, "What information do you have about our next trip?"

Yunying walked over to the campfire and sat down, warming his hands on the fire. He spoke slowly, "From what I understand, your destination is an ancient ruin deep in the snowy mountains. There's a huge treasure hidden there, but there are also countless traps and mechanisms waiting for you."

Lily frowned. "We are fully prepared. No matter what difficulties we face, we will not back down easily."

"Your courage is commendable." Yunying nodded in appreciation. "But you may not know that Youyou and her group have also set their sights on that treasure. They entered the snowy mountains before you did, and they are likely to set up more obstacles to cause trouble for you."

Hearing this, Daxiong looked at Lin Xuan with some concern: "Boss, this is indeed a difficult problem. How should we deal with it?"

Lin Xuan pondered for a moment, then said firmly: "Since they have set a trap, let's dismantle it one by one! The most important thing is to unite and cooperate and stay vigilant."

Seeing Lin Xuan's confidence, Yun Ying couldn't help but laugh. "Very good, it seems my assessment of you was correct. Then I'll tell you a little more about the ruins... There are not only a large number of traps, but also a legendary monster guarding the treasure. Obtaining the treasure won't be easy."

Xiaohu couldn't help but interrupt him: "What kind of monster? How powerful is it?"

"No one knows what it looks like, but it's definitely very difficult to deal with," Yunying replied seriously. "And the method of entering the ruins is also very complicated. Only those who truly understand the code can open the door to the treasure."

Everyone fell into a brief silence, as if they were all thinking about how to face the huge challenge that was about to come.

Suddenly, the roar of the wind and snow outside intensified again, nearly drowning out all other sounds. "Looks like the blizzard won't stop anytime soon," Lily exclaimed.

At this moment, Lin Xuan looked up at the snowflakes flying in the sky outside the cave, and a stronger determination ignited in his heart.