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

Zhang Xun, who was standing by, also came over and comforted him, "We will protect this place until all the bad guys are driven away."

Yun Shu looked around, seeing the villagers' excited and expectant eyes, and felt a warm feeling in his heart. "We will definitely work hard and never let this land fall into danger again."

"Well said!" An old man who looked like the village chief came forward, his face wrinkled but beaming. "Mr. Lin, Miss Yun, Brother Zhang, you are not only the pride of our village, but also the hope of the entire region. From now on, we will cooperate more actively with you to jointly defend our homeland."

Just then, a commotion erupted in the distance. Several young men hurried over, panting. One of them gasped, "Mr. Lin...Mr. Lin! There are a lot of soldiers outside, heading this way. They don't look like they have good intentions."

Everyone present was shocked upon hearing this news. Lin Chen immediately stood up and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, don't panic. No matter who it is, we must respond calmly."

"Soldiers? Could it be that official forces are also involved?" Zhang Xun frowned in thought. "If that's the case, then things will probably become complicated."

Yun Yuan analyzed, "That's true. Official intervention may bring more uncertainty, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. After all, if we can cooperate with these regular troops, we might get more support."

"That's right," Lin Chen nodded in agreement. "No matter what, we must now find out the other party's true intentions. Let's all prepare together and be ready to face new challenges at any time."

"Mr. Lin is right!" The villagers expressed their agreement and support.

"Wait, I have one more thing to say." The young man who had just reported the news suddenly said, "I heard that the general leading the army is very powerful. It is said that he can command thousands of troops without losing an inch of land. What if we can't win?"

Lin Chen smiled faintly and answered confidently, "As long as you have faith and are willing to work hard, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome. Remember, we are not fighting alone, we have the support of the entire village behind us."

"Come on, Mr. Lin! We all support you!" the surrounding villagers shouted in unison.

"Thank you all for your trust and support," Lin Chen nodded gratefully. "Please believe that we will be able to overcome all difficulties. Let's go, friends, let's uncover the truth behind this new challenge."

"Yes!" The companions nodded, holding their weapons tightly, and followed Lin Chen towards the village entrance.

Just as they were about to reach the outskirts of the village, a young soldier suddenly appeared and blocked their way. Although the soldier looked young, he exuded a fierce aura.

"Friends in front, please stop!" the young soldier shouted loudly.

"Who are you? Why are you stopping us?" Lin Chen asked vigilantly.

"I am an envoy from a distant kingdom, and I have come to seek your assistance. We have heard of your heroic deeds, and we hope to join you in fighting against those forces that threaten the peace of our people."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen and others looked at each other in surprise, obviously not expecting such an unexpected development.

"What exactly do you mean by cooperation? Why should we trust you?" Yun Shu asked directly.

"That's a long story," the young soldier replied with a smile. "Why don't we find a quiet place to talk it over?"

"Okay, let's find a place to sit down and have a good chat." Lin Chen nodded in agreement, "But before that, please tell me your real name."

"No problem," the young man straightened his chest, "My name is Feng Lei, and I'm a member of the secret force directly under the royal family."

"Then let's go, Mr. Feng Lei." Lin Chen turned around and nodded to his companions, indicating that they should follow him.

And at this moment, the sky in the distance seemed to become even darker...

"Brother Lin, do you think we can trust this person?" Zhang Xun asked in a low voice.

Lin Chen took a deep breath, gazed determinedly into the distance, and spoke slowly, "No matter what storms the future holds, we must face them bravely. Because we are the last hope of this land..." Just as Lin Chen and his companions were about to follow Feng Lei to a quiet place for a detailed discussion, the sound of hurried footsteps shattered the tranquil atmosphere. Looking back, they saw a middle-aged villager running towards them, breathless and anxious.

"Master Lin! Something terrible has happened!" the middle-aged man shouted as he ran. "A lot of strangers have appeared in the north of the village again. They're all dressed strangely... They look like they're from some mysterious organization."

Upon hearing this news, everyone present immediately became alert, and the originally relaxed atmosphere was instantly replaced by tension.

"Damn it, what on earth are these guys trying to do?" Zhang Xun frowned and growled, "We have to go and take a look."

"Wait a moment," Lin Chen stopped his companions' impulsiveness. "Since they have appeared twice, it means they are well prepared. Acting blindly now will only put us in a passive situation. Mr. Feng Lei, what do you think is going on?"

Faced with this sudden change, Feng Lei also seemed a little surprised. "I don't know the specific origins of those people, but in that case, why don't we go together to check out the situation?" he suggested.

The villagers became even more apprehensive upon hearing this: "Master Lin, Brother Zhang, and Lord Feng Lei, please protect the village!"

"Please rest assured," Yun Shu reassured everyone, "We will never let anyone hurt you. Please return to your room and wait."

So, they quickly gathered their forces and headed towards the north of the village. Along the way, they encountered many villagers who looked nervous and gathered around to ask about the situation.

"Brother Lin, are there more bad guys coming?" a little girl carrying a bucket asked timidly.

"Don't be afraid, little sister. Brother promises that he will not let any bad guys hurt you." Lin Chen bent down and touched her soft hair, his eyes revealing firm determination.

"Then Brother Lin, please come back soon!" The little girl smiled sweetly, as if there was nothing to be afraid of as long as they were there.

The team quickly arrived at the scene of the incident and found a dozen people in strange costumes wandering around the village. They exuded a strange aura that made people feel depressed.

Leading the group was a woman in a black cloak. Noticing Lin Chen and the others approaching, she slowly turned around, revealing a cold yet charming face. "Are you the legendary hero who defeated the man in black?" she asked in a deep yet captivating voice.