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

"What's this?" Feng Lei looked at Lin Chen in confusion, "Could it be that there are other masters secretly helping us?"

"Perhaps, but no matter what, I have to thank this unknown friend for his help." Lin Chen chuckled, then turned to the woman opposite: "Since you are unwilling to explain your purpose, then we can only make friends through martial arts."

Seeing this, a strange look flashed in the woman's eyes. "Alright, let me see if the so-called 'hero' is really as powerful as the rumors say."

A fierce duel ensued. Lin Chen gradually gained the upper hand with his flexible and adaptable movements and keen insight, while Zhang Xun and Yun Shu coordinated with each other, constantly creating distractions and forcing the enemy to lose focus.

"It's amazing! Master Lin is just as mighty as the legendary hero!" The onlookers were all stunned and exclaimed in admiration.

However, just as the battle seemed to be coming to an end, the woman in the black robe suddenly sneered. "You are indeed strong, but it is far from enough to defeat me!" With that, she exhaled a puff of black smoke from her mouth, which quickly spread out in all directions.

"Oh no, this might be some kind of poison gas!" Feng Lei's face changed drastically.

“Don’t worry,” Yun Shu confidently raised the sword in his hand, “Look at me—the light of purification!”

Suddenly, a dazzling light shot out from the tip of the sword, instantly dispelling the surrounding darkness. At the same time, the woman was forced to retreat repeatedly in surprise.

"Damn it, it looks like I can't get what I want today." She gritted her teeth and said, "But I promise, next time we meet, I won't give you any chance to escape!"

After saying this, she and her companions quickly disappeared into the night...

"Huh~ It's finally over." Lin Chen breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Brother Lin, what do you think we should do next?" Zhang Xun asked.

"We can't just sit there and wait for death." Lin Chen looked around carefully. "We have to find a way to take the initiative, otherwise we will be passively beaten sooner or later."

"That's right. Instead of waiting here for unknown dangers, it's better to go directly to the source and solve the problem." Yun Shu agreed.

"But how do we find that mysterious organization?" Zhang Xun frowned in confusion.

"This requires the power of wind and thunder." Lin Chen turned to look at the young soldier who had been silent for a long time. "What do you think? Are you willing to continue to help us complete the mission?"

Hearing this, Feng Lei smiled. "No problem, I'm happy to contribute to this."

At this moment, a muffled thunder echoed in the sky, foreshadowing the coming of a bigger storm. Lin Chen's eyes were determined, knowing that there were still many unknown challenges waiting for them to conquer...

"Okay, since everyone agrees, let's start this new journey together." He smiled at his companions.

"Let's go!" The four people responded in unison, heading into the unknown with the confidence of victory...

"Brother Lin, there seems to be someone watching us from up ahead," Zhang Xun, walking at the end, suddenly whispered. "What?!" Lin Chen immediately became alert. He nodded gently, signaling the team to stop. The four of them quickly dispersed, each seeking cover while maintaining vigilance and observing their surroundings.

Feng Lei frowned and whispered, "If they are really sent by that mysterious organization, then we must be careful."

"Do you think they have been following us secretly for a long time?" Yun Shu asked worriedly. She subconsciously gripped the sword in her hand tighter.

"It's very likely," Lin Chen said in a deep voice, "but we can't just sit there and wait for death. Let's do this. I have an idea. Let's find a place to hide first, and then find a way to lure the snake out of its hole."

Just then, a gust of wind blew, bringing with it a rustling sound of leaves. Suddenly, a cloaked man emerged from the depths of the woods. He looked quite young, but his eyes revealed a subtle coldness. "You're clever indeed," he smiled at Lin Chen, "but do you think you can get rid of us like this?"

"Hmph, at least we know where you are hiding now." Zhang Xun replied unwillingly.

"No, you don't know enough." The man shook his head. "I'm here to give you a chance—a chance to meet our true leader."

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned. What on earth was going on? What was the other party up to?

"Why are you doing this?" Lin Chen asked in confusion, "If you really want to talk to us, why don't you just say it directly?"

"Some things aren't so easy to explain," the man replied calmly, "but I can guarantee that if you're willing to come with me, all your problems will be solved."

Just as everyone was hesitating, a series of brisk footsteps suddenly sounded not far away. They turned their heads and saw the little girl who had asked for help running towards them with excitement on her face. "Brother, brother!" the little girl shouted as she ran, and her presence made the atmosphere a little strange. She completely ignored the surrounding people's fearful postures and just ran towards Lin Chen excitedly, "Brother, look! I found something good!"

Lin Chen sighed softly. Although he was wary of the man claiming to be from a mysterious organization, he had to divert his attention to take care of the little girl. He leaned forward slightly, a gentle smile on his face. "What did you find? You look so happy."

The little girl reached out her hand from behind her back, revealing a delicate jade pendant. "Look, isn't it pretty? I found it over there, and I want to give it to you." Her innocent words instantly eased the tense atmosphere around them.

"It's truly beautiful." Lin Chen took the jade pendant and examined it carefully, pondering the implications of this sudden change. Meanwhile, the cloaked man was also clearly captivated by the scene, his gaze shifting from cold to curious. "It seems your relationship isn't as simple as it appears."

"Don't get the wrong idea," Zhang Xun said unhappily, "We were just doing this lost child a small favor."

After hearing this, the little girl moved closer to Lin Chen and tightly grasped the corner of his clothes, as if seeking protection. "Don't hurt my brother... He will protect me."

Looking at the scene before him, the cloaked man seemed to have made a decision. "Well, in that case, I won't hide it anymore. We do have a special mission for you heroes, and this little girl is the key to it."

"What do you mean?" Feng Lei asked with a frown.