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

At this moment, the man in black behind was approaching and the situation was extremely urgent.

"Mr. Lin, come quickly!" Yun Shu shouted.

Lin Chen led the group onto the suspension bridge, which swayed violently, as if it would break at any moment. Lin Chen took a deep breath, steadied himself, and stepped forward one step at a time.

"Be careful, if the bridge breaks we're doomed!" Zhang Xun shouted nervously.

Lin Chen replied firmly: "Don't worry, I will protect you."

After walking across the suspension bridge with great difficulty, they finally reached the other side. At this moment, the suspension bridge suddenly broke and fell into the abyss with a loud noise.

"We are safe for now." Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

Yun Shu looked at Lin Chen, a trace of gratitude flashing in his eyes, "Thank you, Lin Chen."

"This is just the beginning, we still have a long way to go." Lin Chen looked into the distance, his heart full of determination.

Just as everyone was about to move on, they suddenly heard faint shouts and cries of killing coming from afar.

"Another enemy is coming?" Zhang Xun asked in confusion.

Lin Chen stared into the distance, a hint of vigilance flashing in his eyes, "Not only are there enemies, but a bigger conspiracy is waiting for us."

The story, at this point, leaves a suspense that intrigues. Can Lin Chen and Yun Shu successfully find the key to the secret realm? What dangers and challenges will they encounter? All of this awaits their discovery. Just as Lin Chen, Yun Shu, and the others breathe a sigh of relief, thinking they are temporarily safe, the distant shouting and screaming grow closer, making them nervous again.

"Something seems to be wrong over there." Zhang Xun frowned, the sword in his hand trembling slightly.

Yun Shu gripped the dagger tightly and looked at Lin Chen, "We need to find a place to hide. We are too conspicuous here."

Lin Chen looked around and found a dense bush not far away. He nodded and said, "Good idea. It's more hidden over there. Everyone, follow me."

Several people quickly passed through the dense forest and hid in the bushes. Lin Chen gently reminded them, "Don't make any noise, and try to stay hidden."

At this moment, a group of fully armed men appeared in their sight. Leading them was a burly, stern-faced man, followed by several warriors armed with heavy weapons. They were marching rapidly towards the entrance to the secret realm.

A young woodcutter was passing by the bushes carrying a bundle of firewood. He was suddenly startled by the scene and hurriedly put down the firewood and hid behind a tree, muttering in fear, "What...what's going on? Is this a battle between the heroes of the Jianghu?"

A passing villager heard the commotion and came over curiously. "Oh, this is a truly stunning scene. These people are probably looking for some treasure."

Another villager chimed in, "I heard there's a mysterious cave in this mountain, full of treasures. But no one who goes in has ever come out alive."

The young woodcutter's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but mutter, "Is there really such a terrible place in this world?"

Lin Chen and Yun Shu overheard the villagers' conversation and exchanged a look of solemnity. Lin Chen whispered, "It seems we're not the only treasure hunters, and these people are much better equipped than us."

"We must be careful," Yun Shu nodded. "We can't let them find us, otherwise we'll get into even bigger trouble."

At this moment, the stern man seemed to notice the movement around him. He suddenly stopped and glanced around. His eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, as if he could see through everything. "You guys, check if there's anyone around."

Several of his men immediately dispersed and searched towards the bushes. Lin Chen whispered, "Everyone, get ready for battle. Strike if necessary."

At this moment, a shrill voice came from a distance, "Boss, there's someone here!"

Lin Chen's heart trembled, and he reacted quickly, signaling everyone to prepare for battle. One of his men came to the bushes and was about to look inside when a branch suddenly fell gently and landed at his feet.

"Hey, you two, get out of the way!" A voice came from not far away. It was the young woodcutter from before. He shouted, "It's dangerous here. Hurry up and leave!"

The man was startled, turning back to look at his companion, a flicker of confusion in his eyes. Seizing this opportunity, Lin Chen silently leaped forward, his sword slashing out like lightning, aiming for the man's throat. The man fell to the ground before he could even utter a scream.

"Let's go!" Lin Chen shouted in a low voice.

They quickly ran through the dense forest and along a small path. A noise came from behind them, and it was obvious that the enemy had discovered them.

"Mr. Lin, escaping like this is not a solution." Zhang Xun said breathlessly.

Lin Chen said in a deep voice: "We must find a safe place, have a good rest, and then think of a solution."

As they continued to move forward, they suddenly saw an open area in front of them, where there was a small village. The villagers came running over to watch.

"Oh my God, who are these people?" a villager asked in surprise.

"He looks like a martial arts expert." Another villager exclaimed.

An elderly village chief came forward and asked, "Are you here to seek help? There is a small hut in the village where you can stay temporarily."

Lin Chen said gratefully: "Thank you, old senior, we really need a temporary place to stay."

The old village chief led them into the hut and said, "Rest for a while. I'll go check out the situation outside."

"Thank you, old village chief." Lin Chen bowed.

The old village chief nodded, turned around and walked out of the hut. Lin Chen and the others finally had a moment to breathe, but they all knew in their hearts that the real challenge was still to come.

"Mr. Lin, what should we do next?" Yun Shu asked.

Lin Chen frowned and said with a determined look, "We must come up with a safe plan as soon as possible, otherwise it will be difficult to escape from these pursuers."

Suddenly, there was a commotion outside the door. Lin Chen and Yun Shu exchanged a quick glance, both knowing that things might not be that simple.

The noise outside the door grew louder. Lin Chen and Yun Shu exchanged a glance, immediately alert. They cautiously approached the door and peered through the crack. They saw a group of villagers surrounding a few unfamiliar faces, the atmosphere tense.

"Who are these guys? They don't look like good people." A villager muttered.

"What are you doing in our village?" the old village chief stepped forward and asked in a deep voice.

The leader was tall and had a sneer on his face: "We are here to look for someone. We heard that several outsiders have escaped here."

The villagers were talking among themselves, clearly stunned by this sudden development. The old village chief, however, showed no sign of weakness, staring at the other party with a pointed gaze. "There aren't many outsiders in our village. You might have come to the wrong place."