The male protagonist of the book is poisonous

After successfully defusing the town's crisis, we headed non-stop towards the Black Rock Mountains. The journey became increasingly difficult and treacherous. The road beneath us was bumpy and uneven, as if it were being kneaded by a giant, invisible hand. Every step required careful consideration to avoid stumbling. The fluctuations of spiritual energy around us became erratic, as chaotic as the restless sea before a storm. These fluctuations seemed like a silent warning from the Black Rock Mountains, telling us that the front was its territory and that no one should violate it.

After several days of long and arduous trekking, the vast and mysterious outlines of the Black Rock Mountains finally emerged before us. True to its name, the mountain range is composed primarily of black rock. These rocks are no ordinary stones; they exude a bone-chilling aura, like the biting winds of an arctic land, as if eroded by dark forces over countless ages. Mist shrouds the mountains, a thick gray veil that obscures their secrets. Occasionally, from the depths of the valley, the roars of unknown beasts echo through the mountains like thunder, piercing the eardrums as if the great beast within the valley is asserting its sovereignty. The roar chills the heart and involuntarily heightens vigilance.

We cautiously entered the Black Rock Mountains. As soon as we entered, an oppressive aura washed over us like a tidal wave. The spiritual energy here seemed to have been maliciously contaminated by some sinister force, becoming turbid and heavy, making us feel as if we were carrying a heavy burden. Senior Brother Chu Feng frowned. His spiritual perception was the sharpest among us. He lowered his head slightly and spoke in a low voice, "Everyone, be careful! The evil cultivators here may not be as simple as we imagined. We must not take it lightly."

I gripped the weapon tightly in my hand. The touch of the weapon made me feel a little more at ease. I said nervously, "Brother, this aura is really too terrifying. It makes me feel uncomfortable all over. We must be extra careful."

Senior Sister Yun Yao also nodded seriously, her eyes revealing a firm determination: "Indeed, there is a dangerous atmosphere everywhere here. Everyone must stick together and don't get separated."

We slowly made our way along a narrow mountain path, as narrow as a goat's hut. Strange runes occasionally flickered on the black rocks on either side of the road. These runes shimmered with a faint green light, like will-o'-the-wisp flickering in the darkness, appearing particularly eerie and terrifying in the dim surroundings. The runes seemed like a warning, admonishing us to stay away; or like a form of surveillance, as if countless eyes were hidden behind the runes, secretly observing our every move.

Suddenly, Senior Sister Yunyao stopped and extended her hand, motioning for us to stop as well. Her gaze was fixed on a valley not far ahead, a serious expression in her eyes as she said, "Look, there's a strong fluctuation of spiritual energy there. This place is likely the base of an evil cultivator."

I muttered quietly, "We've discovered the evil cultivator's tracks so quickly! It seems the Black Rock Mountains are truly fraught with danger. We need to be even more careful."

Senior Brother Chu Feng said softly, "We should approach quietly and not make any noise, so as not to alert the enemy."

We cautiously approached the valley, hiding behind a massive rock formation that resembled a small hill, and quietly observed the situation within. We saw a dilapidated building standing in the valley. It looked quite old, its walls covered in mottled marks, as if telling of the vicissitudes of time. A thick black fog enveloped the building, like thick black smoke, enveloping it. Within the mist, we could faintly discern several evil cultivators moving about. These cultivators exuded an evil aura so strong it seemed tangible, their eyes filled with greed and cruelty, like a pack of hungry wolves, their undisguised greed upon seeing their prey.

Just as we were observing carefully, we suddenly heard a quarrel coming from inside the building.

An evil cultivator said with a slightly complaining tone, "Boss, I don't think we can go on like this. Lately, those righteous people have been tracking us down, and our every move has been severely restricted. If we keep going like this, they'll find us sooner or later."

The evil leader roared angrily, "Hmph! What do you know? How can our great cause be destroyed so easily? Those righteous fellows have only temporarily gained a small advantage. Can they still turn the tables?"

Another evil cultivator said cautiously, "But Boss, all the traps we carefully set in the town were broken by them one by one. They seem very powerful. We can't underestimate them."

The evil leader snorted coldly and said disdainfully, "The town is just the beginning. They've even dared to pursue us all the way to the Black Rock Mountains. They're simply courting death. But we can't be too careless. We must strengthen our defenses. If they ruin our plans, and the higher-ups blame us, no one can bear the responsibility."

The evil cultivator who had spoken earlier asked again, "Boss, what exactly should we do? Should we increase patrols or set more traps?"

The evil leader said impatiently, "Why are you so stupid? We need to increase the patrols and make the traps more subtle and powerful. Also, release some of the magical beasts we control and have them patrol the mountains. If they spot anyone suspicious, they'll attack immediately."

"But Boss, those monsters are hard to control. What if they get out of control?"

"Can't you think of a way to make them obey? Feed them more evil power pills, so that their strength increases and they become more dependent on our control. As long as we give them enough pills, they will be obedient."

"Boss, you are wise. I will arrange it right away."

Hearing this, the three of us couldn't help but feel a chill in our hearts. It seemed that our actions had aroused the vigilance of the evil cultivators, but this also made us more certain that this place was closely connected to the forces behind the evil leader.

Senior Brother Chu Feng whispered to us, "Let's not act rashly. Wait until we understand their situation before making any plans. If we act rashly now, we will only put ourselves in danger."

I said anxiously, "Brother, we can't wait too long. What if their plan is implemented faster? We can't just sit there and watch them do whatever they want."

Senior Brother Chu Feng rolled his eyes at me and said, "Do you think rushing in now can solve the problem? We need to be more rational and not act impulsively. We still know too little about their situation, and acting blindly will only put us in a desperate situation."

Senior Sister Yun Yao also said, "I agree with you, Senior Brother. We need more intelligence. For example, how many people are there, what their specific plans are, and who their superiors are. Only with this information can we formulate an effective response strategy."

We continued to lurk there, watching the evil cultivators' every move without blinking.

After a while, a few more evil cultivators came over while talking to each other.

One of the evil cultivators said mysteriously, "Have you heard? The boss seems to have recently acquired a very powerful magic weapon. It is said that with this magic weapon, our strength will be greatly increased."

"Really? What does this magic weapon look like? Where did you get it from?" another evil cultivator asked curiously.

"I'm not entirely sure. I only know it came from a very mysterious place, and it seems to be related to the forces behind us. That place is filled with mysterious powers, and ordinary people can't enter."

"Then how do we use this magic weapon? Can we all use it?"

"I don't know about that. The boss definitely won't tell us easily. He definitely wants to keep this magic weapon in his own hands as his secret weapon."

After hearing these conversations, we became even more curious about this magic weapon.

I whispered to my senior brothers and sisters, "This magic weapon may be the key. We must find out. Perhaps this magic weapon is the core of their evil plan."

Senior Brother Chu Feng nodded and said, "Well, this may be an important clue to uncovering the forces behind them. We must keep a close eye on the situation of this magic weapon."

After a while, an evil cultivator ran into the building in a panic.

"Boss, this is bad. We found some suspicious traces at the entrance of the mountain. It might be the righteous people coming."

The evil cultivator leader was horrified and said, "What? So fast? How are you patrolling? Go and check carefully. You must find them."

When we saw this scene, we knew that our whereabouts might have been partially exposed.

Senior Brother Chu Feng made a decisive move and said, "We can't just sit here and wait for death. Let's find a more secluded place to hide first, and then think of a way to deal with it. The current situation is not favorable to us, and we must be cautious."

We nodded in agreement, then carefully moved to the other side of the valley, hoping to find a safe hiding place before the evil cultivators conducted a comprehensive search. At the same time, we kept thinking in our minds how to deal with this sudden situation so that we could continue to explore the secrets of the forces behind the evil leader.