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

At this moment, a young villager suddenly shouted: "No! I saw someone hiding in the village hut!"

Lin Chen's heart tightened, thinking to himself that something was wrong. Sure enough, the leading man's eyes lit up and he sneered, "It seems we've found the right place."

He waved his hand, signaling his men to surround the cabin. "Search! Don't let them get away."

Seeing this, the villagers retreated, watching all this with some fear. Lin Chen turned back to look at Yun Shu and the others, and whispered, "Be prepared. If the situation gets bad, we'll force our way out."

Yun Shu gripped his dagger tightly and nodded. Zhang Xun and the others also drew their weapons and waited nervously for any movement outside.

Suddenly, there was a fierce knock on the door. "Listen up, everyone inside! You are surrounded. Come out and surrender!"

Lin Chen frowned and said softly, "Don't panic. Wait until they break in before you take action."

At this moment, a familiar voice was heard outside the door again - the young woodcutter's shout: "You can't do this! They are good people who helped us!"

The burly man looked at the young woodcutter coldly, revealing a disdainful smile, "Boy, what do you know!"

The young woodcutter continued to argue unwillingly: "Really! They saved me, they won't hurt anyone."

Some of the onlookers began to whisper, seemingly agreeing with the young woodcutter's statement. A middle-aged woman said loudly, "Yes, I saw it too. Those people are very friendly to our village."

The situation was at a standstill for a moment. The burly man had clearly not expected such a reaction, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

"No matter what, we must catch them." Finally, he made up his mind and signaled his men to break in by force.

Lin Chen heard the sound and immediately gave instructions: "Everyone, get ready, three... two... one!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the wooden door shattered with a loud bang, and several heavily armed enemies rushed in. However, they were greeted by several sharp swords and daggers. Lin Chen took the lead, his long sword like a dragon, aiming straight for the enemy's throat. Yun Shu was not to be outdone, his dagger flying up and down, each strike carrying the force of thunder.

Zhang Xun brandished his two hammers like an impenetrable barrier, blocking the enemy from entering. His companions also joined in the fight, and the entire hut was suddenly filled with the flashing of swords and the splattering of blood.

The villagers were all stunned by the fierce battle. The young woodcutter's eyes widened and he muttered to himself, "They are so powerful... they are like gods."

The battle lasted for a while, and finally, several of the enemy's men fell one after another. The remaining man, pale, retreated hastily to the door, not daring to go any further.

"Retreat!" he shouted harshly, and hurried away with his remaining troops.

The villagers cheered, as if they had seen a hero. The young woodcutter excitedly stepped forward and asked, "You are amazing! Where do you come from? How did you become so strong?"

Lin Chen smiled slightly and wiped the sweat from his face. "We were just passing by here, looking for something important. I didn't expect to encounter so much trouble."

Yun Shu took over the conversation, "Thank you for your help just now. If it weren't for you, we might really have been caught by them."

The old village chief stepped forward and smiled kindly, "You are our village's benefactors. If you need any help, please let us know. We will do our best to assist you."

Lin Chen bowed his hands in thanks, "Old Senior, thank you for your support. We will resolve the trouble here as soon as possible."

Suddenly, a hurried voice came from outside, "Oh no! A larger group is approaching the village, and it seems they are also here to hunt them down!"

Everyone's expressions grew serious again. The old village chief said anxiously, "This won't do. We must find a way to protect the village."

Lin Chen thought for a moment and said firmly: "Don't worry, I have a way. But we need some time to prepare. Please help me, old village chief."

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation and nervousness. Whether Lin Chen's plan would succeed would determine their future...

Outside, footsteps and voices approached. A new challenge was imminent. The old village chief immediately gathered the villagers to prepare for the impending threat. Lin Chen, Yun Shu, and the others quickly began to discuss countermeasures. Inside the cabin, a tense atmosphere permeated.

"Our top priority now is to protect the village from harm," Lin Chen said solemnly. "Zhang Xun, you and a few brothers will be responsible for setting up traps and obstacles around the village to delay the enemy's advance as much as possible."

Zhang Xun nodded in agreement and began to plan his operation. At this time, Yun Shu said, "We can use the terrain to our advantage and set up an ambush at the village entrance to lure the enemy into an encirclement."

Lin Chen nodded and said approvingly, "That's a good idea. But we have to ensure the safety of the villagers and have them evacuate to a safe place first."

The young woodcutter volunteered, "I can lead the villagers to hide in the cave behind the village. It's more secluded there."

The old village chief patted him on the shoulder, smiled and said, "Good boy, you did the right thing. Go now!"

As the young woodcutter led the villagers to evacuate, the enemy's footsteps grew closer. Lin Chen and Yun Shu, along with the remaining companions, quietly hid in the bushes near the village entrance, waiting for their opportunity.

"Look, these guys look even stronger than the last batch." A villager holding a spear whispered, with a hint of fear in his tone.

Another elderly woman sighed, "Alas, our village is really going to suffer now."

However, when the group of enemies stepped into the pre-arranged trap area, they suddenly found that their movements were hindered. Ropes were entangled from all directions, and the spikes on the ground caught them off guard.

"What the hell is this thing!" A tall man in the lead roared, but was tripped to the ground by a sudden lasso.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Chen, Yun Shu, and the others leaped out like bullets, launching a fierce attack on the enemy. Lin Chen's nimble figure, swinging his long sword, felled several enemies; while Yun Shu's short knife flashed with cold light, and each strike accurately hit the opponent's vital points.

The villagers watching couldn't help but exclaim in amazement. "That's amazing!" someone shouted. "They're just like the heroes in martial arts novels!"

The battle was in full swing. Just as the enemy was in chaos, suddenly, a voice broke through the noise.

"Stop it! Stop hitting me!"

Everyone looked up and saw an old man in a black robe standing not far away. His eyes were piercing, as if he could see into people's hearts. The old man slowly walked forward, his eyes sweeping over each person present in turn.