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

Elsewhere, Li Wei and her companions were rapidly advancing along their pre-arranged route. Suddenly, a dark shadow passed by, followed by a slight bang against the wall. "There's something over there! Everyone, be careful!" Li Wei warned.

Just as they were about to speed up, the man stopped and raised his hand to indicate that he was not hostile. "Come with me. I know a safe house where we can temporarily hide from pursuit."

Ling'er squinted her eyes and looked at the other person for a few seconds, then finally nodded, "Okay, but please remember that any deception will not be tolerated!"

In this way, under the guidance of this mysterious man, the team of several people shuttled through the ruins of the city full of dangers...

Meanwhile, inside the secret room, the newly joined forces gradually turn the tide in favor of the resistance organization. However, victory has not yet arrived, and everything remains uncertain...

"We must hold on no matter what!" Lin Chen prayed silently in his heart, his eyes looking at the sudden ally.

"It seems we've truly found a benefactor today!" Jackson smiled lightly, then added, "How did this friend find us? I'm really curious..." Following the mysterious figure's guidance, Li Wei, Ling'er, and the rest of the team passed through several dim alleys. The ruins of the city seemed to hide countless secrets. Gunfire and explosions echoed in the distance, but in that brief moment, it seemed as if all danger was forgotten.

"Is this place really safe?" Li Wei asked in a low voice, her face still showing a vigilant look.

"Absolutely no problem. This used to be my hideout." The mysterious man replied in a slightly hoarse voice, the look in his eyes beneath the silver mask making it hard to read. "Plus, there are two exits here. If anything happens, we can immediately move away."

They arrived at a seemingly dilapidated hut. Sliding the door open, they saw a stark contrast to the exterior – clean and tidy, with a few old chairs and a table. In the corner sat a box of water and food, clearly someone had prepared emergency supplies.

Just as Ling'er was carefully checking the room, she heard hurried footsteps outside. "Someone's coming!" Ling'er quickly pushed everyone into the corner of the room and signaled for silence.

The two men, dressed in the uniforms of a secret service, were breathing heavily and looking panicked. "What the hell is going on? Where did that guy come from?" one of the younger soldiers complained.

The older companion patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, the higher-ups have already sent people to track down his identity. We just need to make sure no one escapes from this direction."

Not long after the two turned and left, the mysterious man breathed a sigh of relief: "It should be fine for now."

Li Wei looked at this unexpected friend curiously, "Who are you? Why are you helping us?"

The mysterious man smiled slightly but did not directly answer the question. "It doesn't matter who I am. The key is... I understand what you are trying to achieve, and I can provide some assistance."

"In that case... then what should we do next?" Lin Chen asked. He knew that time was precious and should not be wasted.

As the conversation was going on, Jackson arrived with a few members who had managed to escape the pursuit. Seeing that everyone was safe, he was visibly relieved. "Hey, looks like everyone's okay!"

Jackson's gaze shifted to the man wearing the silver mask. "Brother, thank you so much! But to be honest, I'm still very curious about your story."

"Everyone has their own secrets," the mysterious man said meaningfully, "but now is not the time to unveil them. We must quickly make our next plan... The enemy's main force may soon notice something unusual here."

Everyone nodded in agreement. "We need to contact Captain Shen and the other companions who haven't joined us as soon as possible to ensure everyone receives the latest information," Ling'er suggested.

At this point, Xiao Liu pulled out the communication equipment he'd saved earlier and began adjusting the frequency, hoping to reestablish a connection. "See if I can pick up any external signals... Hmm? Some progress!"

Just as the light of hope illuminated the room, a shrill alarm shattered the brief silence. Zhao Min had discovered the unusual movement in the secret room and intensified the search, sending a large number of troops rapidly approaching the area...

The sound of footsteps outside rang out again, more dense and organized than before. "Oh no! The enemy has discovered this place!" Li Wei exclaimed in horror.

"Get out! There's a secret passage leading to the sewer system over there." The mysterious man hurriedly instructed everyone on the evacuation route. "Go west along the pipe until you see the light. Remember to keep in touch!"

At the last moment, the masked ally chose to stay behind to cover the retreat, giving the others a chance to escape. "Be careful..." These were his final words to everyone.

"We must persevere no matter what!" Li Wei nodded firmly, with a resolute glint in her eyes. "Thank you, we will remember this kindness."

Then, she turned to the other team members and ordered, "Act according to the plan. Don't let everyone's efforts go to waste!"

The group hurried into the dark, narrow sewer, a damp, nauseating smell mingling with the air. But even so, no one retreated. After all, at a moment like this, the only way out was to bravely move forward.

"Can we really find a way out?" Xiao Liu, who was walking at the end of the team, asked somewhat anxiously.

Ling'er's confident response came from the front: "As long as there is hope, we will definitely find the light. Believe in yourself, and believe in each other."

Meanwhile, the mysterious warrior who remained behind faced the approaching powerful enemy. Though fighting alone, he felt no fear. He understood clearly that all his efforts today were to save more innocent people from suffering; perhaps, he would continue fighting for a greater goal!

But what is this brave man's true identity? What is his past and future? All of this remains to be revealed in the subsequent stories...

The noise outside the door is getting closer...

The mysterious man took a deep breath, a look of determination flashing in his eyes. He knew that this action would determine many things. He quickly checked the two swords in his hands, confirming that there were no problems, and then stood quietly, waiting for the enemy to arrive.