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

Just as Lin Tianxing finished speaking, a gust of wind blew past, and a low murmur suddenly echoed from the ruins of the ancient ruins. The surroundings became increasingly silent, as if time had stopped at this moment.

"What...what's that sound?" Zhao Yan asked doubtfully, clenching his fists and looking around warily. Genos stood beside him, his eyes fixed on the darkness, and whispered, "Something doesn't feel right. We need to be careful."

Suddenly, a beam of light burst forth from the ruins, piercing the darkness. Immediately afterwards, a group of figures in black cloaks quietly emerged, each emanating a powerful aura, as if they were creatures from another world.

"Oh, it seems you're not the only ones interested in this place." Lin Tianxing chuckled, his eyes sharp as an eagle. He turned to Zhao Yan and Genos and said, "Are you ready? The real test is coming."

"Who are these people? Why are they looking for trouble with us?" Zhao Yan quickly became alert and sought an explanation from Lin Tianxing.

"They are from the 'Dark Night Council' and have been operating in secret, attempting to subvert the world. Our team's goal is to stop their conspiracy." Lin Tianxing's tone was calm, but there was a subtle nervousness in his eyes.

A tall man in a black robe slowly walked out and said coldly: "Lin Tianxing, do you think you can stop our plan? If you give up now, you can still save your life."

Several passersby among the onlookers had already noticed something strange here and started talking about it.

"Aren't these the weirdos we saw on TV before? Why are they here?"

"It's terrible. Let's leave now. It's not safe here."

A young woman covered her mouth in surprise, staring at the scene in disbelief. "Can that boy really handle these guys? This is too amazing!"

Another middle-aged man shook his head and sighed, "Alas, these are truly restless times."

"Don't worry," Lin Tianxing said calmly, "We are not here to die."

Zhao Yan took a deep breath and said firmly: "No matter how many difficulties lie ahead, I will not back down." He nodded to Genos, and the two of them tacitly assumed a fighting stance.

A battle erupted, Zhao Yan and Genos working in perfect harmony, quickly gaining the upper hand. Lin Tianxing, in turn, displayed astonishing combat prowess, single-handedly fending off attacks from multiple opponents. The air was filled with intense turbulence and the roar of explosions, and the entire ruins trembled in the sudden onslaught.

"Wow, I didn't expect Mr. Lin to be so powerful. Those bad guys can't stop him at all!"

"That boy is quite remarkable. He can actually contend with those monsters!"

There were bursts of admiration and exclamations from the crowd, and everyone was shocked by the scene before them.

After a fierce battle, all the enemies finally fell. Moonlight once again filled the ancient ruins, leaving only a faint dust puff in the air.

Lin Tianxing smiled slightly and looked at Zhao Yan and Genos, "It seems that you have passed the first test."

Zhao Yan wiped the sweat from his forehead, a tired yet proud smile appearing on his face. "Thank you for trusting me. But, how many more tests like this will there be in the future?"

"A lot, but this is the process of growing up." Lin Tianxing smiled mysteriously.

At this moment, a familiar voice came from a distance, "It seems our journey will be full of excitement!"

The three turned to see a new face walking towards them, her gaze determined and filled with curiosity. "Let me introduce myself. I'm Lina, one of my future teammates. The rest of the story has just begun!"

"Nice to meet you, Lina. Well, let's move forward together!" Zhao Yan stretched out his hand, and Lina held it without hesitation. The two held hands tightly, marking the addition of a new partner.

"Well, there are still more unknowns waiting for us to explore ahead." Genos agreed.

The four of them gazed into the distance, their silhouettes remarkably clear under the starlight. On this quiet yet challenging night, their hearts were filled with endless longing and anticipation for the future...

With Lina's addition, the four-person team became more balanced and powerful. They decided to find a relatively safe place to rest and discuss their next move. Just as they were about to leave the ancient ruins, an old man in simple clothes slowly emerged from a small wooden house nearby.

"Young man," the old man said, his tone filled with kindness, yet also tinged with a subtle solemnity. "I've been watching everything you've just experienced from the shadows. Defeating those from the 'Dark Night Council' is no easy feat. You are truly remarkable."

Zhao Yan smiled and nodded to the old man. "Thank you for your compliment, old man. We just did what we should do."

Lin Tianxing was more cautious. He took a few steps forward and asked, "Old Senior, do you know anything about this ruin? Or any information about the 'Dark Night Council'?"

The old man nodded. "Well, I know quite a bit about this. Legend has it that this ruin hides an ancient secret power, and many factions have tried to seize it. The 'Dark Night Council' has long been eyeing this place, eager to obtain the powerful magic contained within to expand their sphere of influence. However, the conditions for truly revealing it are very harsh..."

Just as the old man finished speaking, several figures suddenly appeared in the crowd's view. They were soldiers clad in ornate armor and wielding longswords. "Stop! No matter who you are, what you are doing here is a violation of the prohibitions!" the leading officer shouted sternly, quickly commanding his men to surround the group of adventurers.

Seeing this, several villagers who were watching the excitement on the roadside could not help but whisper:

"Oh my god, are these warriors from the city getting involved? The situation is getting more and more complicated."

"Yes, it looks like this place is going to be a scene of fierce fighting. The poor little village will suffer again!"

Faced with the sudden appearance of a new challenger, Zhao Yan was the first to stand up and loudly refute, "Wait a minute, brother, you have misunderstood. We are actually trying to expose the secret activities of certain conspiracy groups in order to protect ordinary people from harm. I believe you don't want to see innocent people implicated, right?"

The officer frowned after hearing this, as if he was touched. "If that's the case... well, at least provide me with some evidence to prove what you said." He gestured to his subordinates to relax the encirclement, then looked at the four heroes and waited for an explanation.

Lina chuckled and said, "It seems that communication is still one of the effective methods. Don't worry, we will give you a result that will satisfy everyone as soon as possible." Her eyes revealed immense trust and persistence, which made everyone around her feel an inexplicable confidence.