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

Just as everyone was preparing to evacuate as planned, they suddenly heard footsteps coming from the direction of the cave entrance. All eyes turned to the cave entrance, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

"Who is it? Come out!" Lu Yining gripped the gun tightly in his hand and shouted in a deep voice.

A few seconds later, a figure slowly emerged from the darkness—it was Xiaolin, the support worker who had stayed behind at the camp. "Captain, I just found a new evacuation route. It's much more concealed than the original plan. We can try this route," Xiaolin reported excitedly.

This unexpected good news undoubtedly brought a glimmer of hope to everyone. Lu Yining felt a little relieved, but he remained vigilant: "Okay, you lead the way, and we'll clear the way to ensure everyone's safety."

So, under Xiaolin's leadership, everyone carefully moved forward along this unknown road. Although there were some dangers along the way, with the joint efforts of everyone, they finally got through without any danger.

"That's amazing! This captain is such a tough guy." A middle-aged man whispered to his wife next to him.

"Yes, without them, we ordinary people would have no idea what to do." The wife responded, her tone full of admiration and respect.

After many twists and turns, I finally saw the light of an exit. Outside was a dense forest, and the sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves, giving me a feeling of rebirth.

"It seems that we have successfully gotten rid of the enemy. What should we do next?" Ajie asked breathlessly.

Lu Yining gazed at the faint outline of the mountain range in the distance, a determined glint in his eyes. "Our mission isn't over yet, and we still have a long way to go. But the most important thing right now is for everyone to settle down and recuperate."

"Captain, do you think... we can succeed in the end?" the little boy asked softly, as if seeking affirmation.

Lu Yining squatted down and gently stroked his head: "Of course, because no matter what difficulties we encounter, we will not give up easily."

"But...what if we fail?" There was still some worry in the little boy's eyes.

"No, because we have each other." Lu Yining stood up and looked at the distant horizon. "Everyone has their own persistence and belief in their hearts. When we unite together, this power will become extremely strong. No matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead is, I believe we can overcome them one by one."

As soon as she finished speaking, a gust of wind blew, rustling the leaves, as if echoing her vow. At this moment, the doubts in everyone's hearts gradually dissipated, replaced by a stronger determination and confidence.

At this critical moment full of hope and challenges, a new problem emerged:

"Captain, what do you see over there?" Ajie pointed to a mountain not far away, and his expression suddenly became serious.

"That's..." Lu Yining followed his gaze and saw a faint light flickering on the top of the mountain. Could this be the new test they would face?

Lu Yining squinted his eyes, trying to identify the source of the light. It seemed to be flickering regularly, like some kind of signal.

"It looks like someone is sending a signal from the top of the mountain." Ajie analyzed, with a hint of alertness in his voice.

"Could it be the enemy?" a civilian asked worriedly.

"It's too early to draw conclusions now," Lu Yining said after a moment of contemplation. "We need to first determine what it is before making a decision."

"Captain, let me go do some reconnaissance!" Aqiang volunteered, his face full of confidence and determination.

Lu Yining nodded and patted Aqiang on the shoulder: "Okay, go ahead. But be careful and notify us immediately if anything happens."

A Qiang nodded solemnly and quickly disappeared into the dense forest. Under Lu Yining's command, the others began to set up a temporary camp to ensure the safety and comfort of everyone.

"Captain sister, do you really think Brother Aqiang will be fine?" The little boy asked in a low voice, holding Lu Yining's hand.

Lu Yining gently stroked his head and comforted him, "Don't worry, Aqiang is very strong, he will definitely return safely."

Just as everyone was busy settling in, a young woman came forward, her eyes filled with admiration. "Captain, it was truly astonishing to see you break free from the encirclement just now. We've never seen anyone so brave and fearless."

Another old man nearby echoed, "Yes, if you hadn't showed up, we would have been captured by the enemy long ago. You are truly our guardian angels."

Lu Yining responded with a smile: "Don't say that, everyone. Protecting you is our duty. The most important thing now is to unite as one and face the challenges ahead together."

At this moment, a gust of wind blew, bringing a slight chill. Everyone looked up at the sky and saw a few dark clouds slowly moving, as if foreshadowing a change in the weather in the near future.

"What if it rains?" a little girl asked her mother worriedly.

"Don't be afraid, with these brave people here, we will be fine." The mother comforted gently.

Time passed by, but Aqiang still hadn't returned. Lu Yining's brows knitted together, and a feeling of unease gradually spread.

"Captain, do you think Brother Aqiang is in danger?" The little boy's voice trembled slightly.

"Don't worry, Aqiang is an experienced soldier, he will be able to handle everything." Lu Yining said firmly.

As everyone waited anxiously, a familiar figure suddenly emerged from the woods. It was Ah Qiang! He ran back excitedly, shouting, "Captain, I've found a secret passage that leads directly to the safe area below the mountain!"

Everyone cheered, as if they had seen the dawn of hope. However, at this moment, the mysterious light on the top of the mountain flickered again, and it seemed to have become more frequent.

"What does that mean?" Ajie asked in confusion.

Lu Yining's eyes were solemn. She knew that the mysterious light source was extraordinary and must be hiding some important information or danger.

"We must find out what it is. Perhaps this will be the key to whether we can succeed." Lu Yining said in a firm tone.

"Captain, why don't we go and take a look together!" Ajie suggested.

"Okay, a few of you follow me, and the rest of you stay here and be ready to retreat at any time." Lu Yining gave the order decisively.

The team quickly split into two parts, one part stayed to protect the civilians, and the other part followed Lu Yining and Ajie to the top of the mountain.

"Captain, look over there!" Ajie pointed to a cliff not far away, where several figures were vaguely seen moving.

"That's..." Lu Yining just started to speak when he was interrupted by a burst of gunfire. Several enemies jumped down from the cliff and attacked them!

"Find cover quickly!" Lu Yining shouted, leading the team members to disperse and hide quickly.