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

"No matter how great the danger is, or how difficult the problem is, as long as we work together, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome! Follow the beliefs in your heart and move forward bravely, and never give up easily!" Lin Xuan's sonorous tone inspired everyone.

Mo Nianran was moved by Lin Xuan's words, his eyes sparkling with excitement: "That's right, I believe that as long as we face it together, nothing can stop us!"

Hearing everyone's resolute stance, Lian Yunying was deeply moved. "Okay, if that's the case, let's embark on this treasure hunt together! As your guide, I'll do my best to assist you on this adventure."

Just as the atmosphere was gradually warming up, a deep voice suddenly came from a distance: "I really envy you young people who are full of energy. It's a pity that I am no longer suitable for such an adventurous life..."

Everyone's eyes immediately focused on the speaker - it was one of the old hunters they had met earlier, who was now standing near the mine entrance and looking at the group of young faces with a smile.

"Old man, how did you find this place?" Lily was surprised that the old man could find their location in such bad weather.

The old man smiled softly and rubbed his red palms a few times. "Hey, I've gained a lot of experience over the years. Besides, I'm here to bring some supplies to the children... Bad weather is nothing new to people like us."

After that, he took out dry food, hot water and other necessary items from the bag he brought with him and handed them to Lin Xuan and others, and encouraged them: "Brave young people, may the goddess of fate bless you with a safe and smooth journey, and finally find what you want in your heart."

Feeling the sincere blessings from the old hunter also made the team members more determined to move forward.

As the storm gradually subsided, night quietly fell on this quiet valley...

Just as everyone packed their bags and prepared to depart, a few dazzling meteors suddenly streaked across the sky, striking the audience in the still air. "Wow, what a beautiful sight!" Xiaohu exclaimed, his eyes fixed on the fleeting beauty, unwilling to miss a single moment.

"Alright, friends," Lin Xuan solemnly announced to all his companions before officially embarking on the journey: "Let us follow the direction guided by the stars and welcome our own legendary story!"

At this moment, in the shadows not far away, Youyou observed all this coldly, a sly smile on her lips: "Hehe, now comes the really fun part of this game..."

As the light of the meteor gradually dissipated in the night sky, Xiaohu still looked at the sky reluctantly. Mo Nianran gently patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Have you seen enough? Let's go, we still have to hurry."

"Yeah." Xiaohu came back to his senses and responded excitedly, then quickly packed up his equipment and caught up with his teammates.

Lin Xuan and Yun Ying stood by the cave entrance, carefully examining their surroundings. Lin Xuan asked in a low voice, "Are you sure this is the safest route?"

"Don't worry, I'm quite familiar with this area." Yunying smiled confidently. "However, Youyou's group is definitely not to be trifled with. We need to be vigilant."

Just as they were about to take their first steps, a gust of cold wind blew over, sending shivers down their spines. "This is killing me..." Big Bear complained, rubbing his hands together, but he still took the first step with determination. Little Rabbit, the youngest member of the group, silently adjusted the position of his backpack, a look of determination in his eyes.

Walking along the forest path at the foot of the snow-capped mountains, they could occasionally hear strange noises in the distance, as if some unknown beast was howling. "This place is really a bit scary. I wonder what kind of monster we'll encounter..." Lily muttered softly, a hint of unease in her tone.

After hearing her words, Yunying glanced back and replied in a soothing tone, "Don't worry too much. As long as we are cautious enough and can respond quickly to emergencies, those so-called 'monsters' will be nothing more than paper tigers."

At this moment, Youyou, who was hiding on the other side and observing all this, raised a sneer on her lips, "Heh... Such a naive and simple idea will only become the biggest stumbling block to their progress." After saying that, she glanced at the men beside her, and then the two of them quickly disappeared into the darkness.

As the night deepened, the group stopped in an open area to set up camp. "There shouldn't be another snowstorm tonight, right?" Lily sighed, looking up at the starry sky. Meanwhile, the sounds of animals running happily could be heard not far away, adding a touch of mystery and vitality to the surroundings.

At that moment, a stranger suddenly emerged from the depths of the woods, his gaze fixed intently on the direction of Lin Xuan and the others. He was a stocky, dark-skinned man, not an ordinary hunter, but more like a spy dispatched by a certain faction. "Hey, aren't these the brave men I heard about venturing into the snowy mountains? How dare they provoke that powerful figure's target..." He muttered to himself, then pulled out his communicator and quickly reported what he had seen.

After hearing the news, a huge wave was immediately set off in a secret base——

"What! Someone actually dared to lay hands on my treasure?!" A middle-aged man sitting in a luxurious office was so angry that he nearly smashed the expensive antique porcelain on his desk. His face was ashen. "Immediately notify the outer guards to increase their vigilance and send elite troops to intercept any suspicious individuals who attempt to approach the ruins. At the same time, keep a close eye on the movements of the young man named 'Lin Xuan'. Find all his information and the list of his companions for me."

Soon, an invisible contest quietly unfolded throughout the valley...

Elsewhere in the camp, around the campfire, the team members gathered in a circle, sharing their food and adventure stories. The occasional burst of laughter shattered the eerie stillness of the night, almost making everyone forget the impending crisis. Xiaohu, in particular, recounted a series of wondrous experiences he had encountered: "That time while exploring the jungle, we encountered a particularly beautiful fluorescent insect. It shone like stars..." Everyone listened with rapt interest, and even the usually serious Mo Nianran laughed out loud, caught up in the lighthearted atmosphere.

At that moment, a sharp, piercing cry suddenly pierced the night sky from afar, instantly interrupting everyone's good mood. "What's making that sound?" Lin Xuan immediately became alert, his brow furrowed. "Could it be true, as Brother Yunying said before, that the monster guarding the treasure has appeared?" Xiaotu speculated nervously.