The male protagonist of the book is poisonous

We walked resolutely along the winding mountain road toward Lingyuan Cave. The deeper we went into the forest, the more mysterious and gloomy the surroundings became. The fog, like a substance, grew thicker and thicker, like a thick white curtain, isolating us from the outside world. Countless eyes seemed hidden in the mist, secretly observing our every move. The vague gaze made me shudder.

Senior Brother Chu Feng led the way, standing tall and straight like a pine tree, longsword in hand, his gaze scanning the surroundings with vigilance. Each step he took was cautious and resolute, as if every inch of ground beneath his feet might conceal unknown dangers. Senior Sister Yun Yao followed closely behind him, her expression solemn, and she frequently raised her hands to channel her spiritual power. With each movement, gentle streams of spiritual energy emanated from her palms, like a gentle breeze, slowly dispersing the overly thick fog and allowing everyone's vision to clear a little. I followed closely behind them, my heart beating rapidly in my chest, a mixture of nervousness and anticipation for the Spirit Source Cave.

Suddenly, without warning, a fork in the road appeared ahead. Senior Brother Chu Feng stopped abruptly, his brow furrowed, his gaze darting back and forth between the two divergent paths. The left path was covered in exotic flowers and plants, shimmering with a faint light, like the twinkling stars in the night sky. The flowers were a vibrant array of colors: red like fire, blue like the sea, and purple like a dream. While seemingly peaceful and beautiful, they held an indescribable eerie aura. It was as if these flowers and plants were dangerous traps hidden beneath a beautiful exterior, quietly waiting for their prey to approach. The right path was strewn with jagged rocks of various shapes, some resembling ferocious beasts, others like savage demons. A chilling wind seemed to whirl between the rocks, a sound like the howling of ghosts and wolves, chilling to the bone.

"Senior brother, what should we do?" I couldn't help but ask, with a hint of worry in my voice.

Senior Brother Chu Feng didn't answer me immediately, instead turning his gaze to Senior Sister Yun Yao. Sister Yun Yao understood, gently closing her eyes and concentrating, attempting to use her spiritual power to sense the specifics of the two paths. Her expression alternated between calm and a slight frown, as if she were communicating with some invisible force. After a moment, she slowly opened her eyes, a look of solemnity in her gaze.

"Brother, the road on the left covered with flowers and plants looks beautiful, but I feel there is a strong spiritual restriction ahead. This restriction is very complicated and is most likely a trap set by an evil organization. Although the road on the right lined with strange rocks is eerie and terrifying, I can sense the breath of Lingyuan Cave coming faintly from this direction." Senior Sister Yun Yao said seriously.

After listening to this, Senior Brother Chu Feng nodded gently and said, "Then let's take the road on the right. But everyone, be careful. This place is full of dangers, so don't take it lightly."

We cautiously took the path to the right. The stones beneath us were uneven and jagged, requiring every step to be careful not to twist an ankle. Shortly after, a sharp whistling sound came without warning, like an arrow piercing the air. Then, a swarm of black, bat-like monsters swooped down upon us. They were a black wave, obscuring the sky and the sun. Their eyes glowed a chilling red, like burning flames, and their mouths were filled with sharp fangs that gleamed coldly in the dim light.

"Everyone be careful, these are blood shadow bats. They are very fast and poisonous!" Senior Brother Chu Feng warned loudly. His voice was steady and powerful, giving people a sense of security in this tense atmosphere.

Senior Brother Chu Feng took the lead, swinging his sword. His movements were as nimble as a cheetah, and the longsword in his hand traced silver arcs through the air. Each strike was imbued with powerful spiritual energy, striking each bat with unerring precision. The bats screamed in agony and fell to the ground. Senior Sister Yun Yao quickly formed hand seals, muttering a mantra. As she chanted, a spiritual barrier unfolded before us. Like a transparent glass shield, it emitted a soft glow, temporarily halting the bats' onslaught. Not to be outdone, I took a deep breath, channeled my spiritual energy, and unleashed my newly learned spell. Flames shot forth from my hands, plunging towards the bats like angry serpents. The flames darted through the bats, instantly igniting some and filling the air with a burning smell.

However, the blood-shadow bats were simply too numerous, pouring in like a tide. They frantically assaulted the spiritual barrier, each impact causing ripples to form. Senior Sister Yun Yao's forehead gradually began to sweat, glistening beads of sweat trickling down her cheeks, and her face turned pale. Clearly, maintaining such a powerful barrier was putting immense strain on her.

"Junior Sister, hold on!" Senior Brother Chu Feng shouted, a hint of anxiety in his eyes. To relieve Senior Sister Yun Yao's pressure, he swung his sword faster, the long sword in his hand transforming into streaks of light and shadow, minimizing the bats' impact on the barrier.

Seeing this, I gritted my teeth and decided to increase my spiritual power. I closed my eyes, concentrated, and continuously channeled my spiritual energy into the spell. The fire spell intensified, the flames surging like a raging wave, sweeping towards the swarm of bats. Just as we were beginning to feel the strain, a melodious melody of a zither suddenly reached our ears. The sound, like clear spring water, slowly flowed through the threatening air, seemingly possessing a magical soothing power. Upon hearing the music, the blood-shadow bats gradually ceased their attacks. They circled in the air for a moment, then turned and flew away, quickly disappearing from our sight.

We all breathed a sigh of relief and, looking in the direction of the sound, saw a woman in white standing on a boulder not far away. She looked like a fairy from a painting, her face pure and ethereal, her eyes shone with a mysterious aura. She wore a long white dress that fluttered in the wind, seeming to blend in with the surrounding mist. In her arms, she held a guqin, her slender fingers gently resting on the strings, as if it were these hands that had just played the music that had saved us.

"Who are you? Why did you break in here?" the woman in white asked softly. Her voice was as clear and pleasant as the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley.

Senior Brother Chu Feng stepped forward, clasped his fists, and saluted with a respectful and polite attitude. "Young lady, we are disciples of our sect. We are tracking down clues to an evil organization and have come here to search for the Spirit Source Cave. I wonder who you are? Why are you playing the zither here to drive away the blood-shadow bats?"

The woman in white smiled softly, a smile that was like a spring breeze, making people feel particularly warm. "My name is Lingyin, and I practice here. These blood-shadow bats are controlled by an evil organization using sorcery. I can't bear to see them do evil, so I often play the zither here to stop them from harming people. The Lingyuan Cave you are looking for is not far ahead, but it is full of dangers, so you must be careful."

"Thank you for the reminder, young lady." Senior Brother Chu Feng said gratefully.

We continued toward Lingyuan Cave, ever more wary of the impending danger. With every step, the air around us seemed to grow heavier, as if an invisible pressure were gradually building. When we finally reached the entrance, a powerful surge of spiritual energy washed over us, a force like a surging ocean wave that nearly toppled us. Within the cave entrance, a variety of lights flickered faintly: red like fire, blue like ice, green like wood, and yellow like gold, as if hiding countless secrets. The intertwining lights created a dreamlike scene.

"Is everyone ready? We are going in." Senior Brother Chu Feng took a deep breath and said, his eyes revealing determination and fearlessness.

We all nodded, indicating our readiness. Then, together, we entered Lingyuan Cave. The scene within breathtakingly captivated us. Countless spirit crystals adorned the walls, gleaming like dazzling stars, illuminating the entire cave like daylight. A stream of spiritual energy flowed through the ground, its water so clear that one could see the spiritual energy swimming through it like fish. But we didn't have time to admire this rare beauty, for we sensed an evil aura creeping deep within the cave. Like a shadow in the darkness, it sent a chill down our spines.

"Everyone be careful, the evil organization may be nearby." Senior Sister Yun Yao whispered, with a hint of nervousness in her voice.

We gripped our weapons tightly and cautiously explored the depths of the cave. As we explored, we discovered some strange runes carved into the cave walls. These runes were very similar to those we had previously discovered in the giant lizard's lair. The runes emanated a cold, eerie light, as if a gaze from the depths of darkness. Senior Brother Chu Feng squatted down and carefully studied the runes, his brow furrowed, his eyes grim and solemn.

"These runes seem to be an evil formation. If triggered, we will probably be in big trouble." Senior Brother Chu Feng said, his voice low and serious.

At that moment, a sinister laugh echoed through the cave. It was like cold claws, slicing through our hearts and sending our scalps tingling. "You're finally here, foolish disciples of the sect." A dark figure slowly emerged from the depths of the cave.

We immediately entered combat mode, gripped our weapons tightly, stared at the dark shadow, and prepared for the upcoming battle.