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

Deep in the valley, in a secluded cave, Lin Chen and his group sat around a campfire. The old man began to tell the history of the snow-capped mountains and the secrets of the artifact. The firelight reflected on everyone's face, casting long shadows.

"The Snow Mountain is the sacred mountain of this continent, guarding countless secrets since ancient times." The old man said in a calm but firm tone, "The divine artifact is the most important of them. It contains endless power, but it is also full of danger."

Lin Chen listened intently, a hint of respect flashing in his eyes: "So, how do we protect it?"

The old man smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with wisdom: "The power of the artifact requires a pure heart to control it, and you, Lin Chen, are the chosen one."

Xiaomei patted Lin Chen's hand gently, her eyes full of encouragement: "I believe you can do it."

The man in black asked thoughtfully, "What is our next specific plan?"

The old man nodded and said slowly, "We need to go to the top of the snowy mountain. There is an ancient temple there that contains the secret that can protect the artifact. But to get there, we must cross a dangerous forest and steep mountains."

Lu Yan stood up, his eyes determined: "In that case, let's set off as soon as possible. Every moment of delay will increase the danger."

Everyone nodded and prepared to set off again. At this moment, a young warrior walked in, looking nervous. "Oh no! There's movement outside! It seems someone is searching for us."

Lin Chen frowned and tightened his grip on the weapon in his hand: "We must act immediately. We can't let them find this place."

Lu Yan waved his hand to signal everyone to follow him, and he led the group quickly through the secret passage and headed down the mountain. On the way, they carefully avoided the search teams of unidentified people and finally arrived at the edge of the forest at the foot of the snow-capped mountains.

"There are many dangers in this forest," the old man warned, "not only wild beasts, but also some lurking enemies."

Lin Chen nodded, his eyes firm: "As long as we face it together, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome."

The group continued on their journey, passing through the dark woods and over patches of dense bushes. The forest at night was exceptionally quiet, with the occasional bird calls adding a touch of mystery.

"The dangerous forest is ahead," the old man whispered, "we must be more careful."

Xiaomei held Lin Chen's hand and said softly, "No matter what happens, we will support you."

Lin Chen smiled slightly, feeling the support of the people around him, and his heart became more determined.

Just then, footsteps were heard not far away. Several villagers passing by stopped and looked around curiously.

"Oh, isn't this the legendary young man? I heard that he is holding a very powerful thing in his hand!" a middle-aged man said loudly.

The woman next to him quickly covered his mouth: "Don't talk nonsense, be careful someone might hear you!"

The villagers were whispering and talking among themselves, looking at him in shock and awe.

A little boy hid behind a tree, secretly watching them, his eyes sparkling with excitement: "How cool! When I grow up, I want to be a hero like them!"

Not far away, several villagers were watching from afar. One of the elders sighed, "I never thought that this small village would witness such a thrilling battle."

Lin Chen nodded slightly and smiled at the villagers: "Please rest assured, we will do our best to protect this place."

The old priest reassured the villagers, "These warriors are here to protect the entire continent. Your safety will be guaranteed."

The villagers nodded one after another, expressing their trust and gratitude.

Just as they were about to enter the forest, they heard hurried footsteps and a group of strangers appeared. The man in the lead sneered, "Do you think you can escape? Hand over the artifact, or don't blame us for being ruthless."

Lin Chen gripped his weapon tightly, glaring fiercely at the other party: "Do you think we will surrender so easily?"

The man in black stood up and said in a deep voice, "Brothers, fight and protect the artifact!"

The two groups immediately engaged in a fierce battle. Amidst the flashing of swords and sabers, everyone's eyes were filled with determination.

"It's so exciting!" The little boy watched secretly from the side, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I want to be a warrior like this!"

Not far away, several villagers were watching from afar. One of the elders sighed, "It's incredible that this small village actually witnessed such a thrilling battle."

The battle gradually subsided, and Lin Chen and his companions repelled the group of unidentified individuals. Lu Yan stepped forward and said solemnly, "Although the problem has been temporarily resolved, greater challenges lie ahead."

The old priest nodded and added, "We must formulate a new plan as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the artifact."

Lin Chen took a deep breath, his eyes determined: "No matter what dangers lie ahead, we will face them together."

Xiaomei patted Lin Chen's shoulder gently and said softly, "We will definitely succeed."

The old man looked up at the night sky, dotted with stars, as if countless pairs of eyes were silently watching them. He turned to Lin Chen and said, "Let's go. Time is running out. We must find the way to the temple as soon as possible."

Everyone packed up and followed the old man into the dangerous forest. The night was as dark as ink, and the surrounding trees swayed in the wind, making rustling sounds.

"Hopefully we can find that temple," Xiaomei whispered, "There, we might be able to find a way to protect the artifact."

Lin Chen smiled slightly, his eyes determined: "Of course we can, we will definitely be able to protect this hope."

The group continued to move forward, facing unknown challenges. The night was as dark as ink, and they journeyed through the gloomy forest. The trees rustled in the wind. Lin Chen walked in front, sword in hand, his gaze determined. Xiaomei followed closely behind, her eyes filled with determination and trust. Lu Yan and the man in black kept watch, ensuring everyone's safety.

"The atmosphere here is so weird," Xiaomei said softly, "It feels like something is watching us in the dark."

"Don't be nervous," Lin Chen comforted him, "As long as we stay vigilant, we will be safe."

Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps could be heard from a distance, accompanied by low voices. Lin Chen immediately signaled everyone to stop and quietly approached the direction of the sound. He saw several unidentified people gathered together, discussing something.

"They should be nearby," a man in black whispered, "We must find them as soon as possible."