The male protagonist of the book is poisonous

Senior Brother Chu Feng and I continued our investigation of the mysterious merchant in the city. He led me through every corner, from bustling streets to secluded alleys. Sunlight streamed down the ancient cobblestone streets, but it couldn't dispel the cloud of suspicion that hung over us.

Senior Brother Chu Feng, a true thinker, suggested we start by targeting those guild masters who had met with the mysterious businessman. This proved a difficult task, as those guild masters seemed to be carefully concealing their whereabouts. We searched everywhere for their whereabouts, but it was like searching for a needle in a haystack. Finally, we learned that a small-time thug named Ah San had been running errands for them.

We found Ah San in a shabby tavern. The tavern was filled with a pungent smell of alcohol and sweat. Under the dim light, people of all kinds were either sleeping soundly on the tables or staring at a corner with dazed eyes. When Ah San saw us, his eyes showed vigilance. He shrank back slightly like a frightened little animal, ready to escape at any time. Senior Brother Chu Feng said gently: "Ah San, we just want to ask you a few questions about those mysterious businessmen. As long as you answer truthfully, we won't make things difficult for you." Ah San hesitated, his eyes constantly moving between Senior Brother Chu Feng and me, and then he said: "Those people are very strange. They give a lot of money, but they are always mysterious. They asked me to deliver a letter to an abandoned house in the east of the city."

Senior Brother Chu Feng and I immediately headed for the abandoned house on the east side of the city. It was dilapidated, overgrown with weeds. The weeds, taller than a person, rustled in the wind, swaying with a rustling sound, as if hiding countless unknown dangers. We cautiously entered the house. A foul odor filled the air, as if something had been rotting there for a long time. Suddenly, several arrows were fired from the darkness. Senior Brother Chu Feng reacted quickly, drawing his sword to block them. The sword gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and the sharp metallic clash of the arrows echoed through the silent house.

"Who?" Senior Brother Chu Feng shouted. His voice echoed in the courtyard, but there was no response. Only the wind seemed to grow even louder, as if mocking our intrusion.

At this moment, several men in black emerged from the corner, their faces covered with black cloth, revealing only a pair of cold eyes. One of them said, "You shouldn't have come here. Knowing too much won't do you any good." His voice was low and hoarse, like a curse from hell.

Senior Brother Chu Feng sneered, "What you're doing endangers our sect. How can we just ignore it?" With that, he charged at the man in black. His figure was as nimble as a cheetah, his sword slicing graceful arcs through the air. I watched nervously from the side, wanting to help but afraid to betray my lack of Su Xiao (Miao Miao)'s martial arts prowess. My palms were sweaty, and my heartbeat was uncontrollably rapid. Every time Senior Brother Chu Feng's blades clashed with the man in black, I trembled with fear.

Within the sect, Senior Sister Yun Yao's situation was growing increasingly tense. She had discovered a hidden source behind the disappearance of herbs from the medicine hut. She quietly observed everyone in the hut, from the disciples collecting herbs to the guards. Her eyes, like those of an eagle, missed no suspicious sign.

One day, Senior Sister Yunyao noticed a new disciple at the medicine hut acting strangely. He'd always peek into corners when no one was paying attention, his eyes revealing a sense of guilt and unease. Sister Yunyao quietly followed him, like a silent shadow, and discovered him meeting a stranger in the woods behind the medicine hut. The woods were dim, with dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves, casting patches of light and shadow. Hiding behind a tree, Sister Yunyao eavesdropped on their conversation.

The stranger asked, "How's it going?" His voice was low, but it carried an undeniable authority.

The young disciple said, "Senior sister has begun to doubt, and I am a little scared." His voice was trembling, as if he had already foreseen his own fate.

The stranger whispered, "What are you afraid of? Just do as we say and you will get what you want." There was a hint of threat in his tone.

Senior Sister Yun Yao was startled. She knew she had to deal with this traitor quickly, otherwise the sect would be in even greater danger. She quietly returned to the medicine room, pondering a response. Her brow furrowed as her mind raced through various possible solutions. Should she directly expose this young disciple, or conduct a covert investigation to uncover the forces behind him?

Brother Ling Xiao (Brother Luo Chen) also faced numerous difficulties during his exploration of the northern border. The weather was harsh, with a biting cold wind that cut like a knife on the face, making it unbearable. While searching for clues, he discovered a mysterious organization that seemed to be secretly controlling everything. This organization was extremely secretive, and its members communicated with each other using special codes. He saw these members on the streets, exchanging messages with seemingly casual gestures and words, a code that only they understood.

Brother Ling Xiao finally met someone who had previously been involved with this mysterious organization. This person, dressed in rags, had a look of weariness that betrayed a lifetime of hardship. He told Brother Ling Xiao that the organization was searching for a mysterious power that could control people's minds. They believed this power might reside within Brother Ling Xiao's sect, and that's why they had abducted Xiao Zhu to threaten and investigate.

Brother Ling Xiao was filled with worry after hearing this. He knew he had to find more evidence as soon as possible and return to tell everyone in the sect. In this icy and snowy place, his resolve was strengthened. Even if the road ahead was filled with difficulties, he would uncover this conspiracy.

At that moment, I watched Senior Brother Chu Feng fight the black-clad men in the abandoned courtyard. Senior Brother Chu Feng gradually gained the upper hand. His swordsmanship was sharp, each stroke imbued with power. He stabbed one of the black-clad men in the arm, and he groaned in pain. Seeing the situation was dire, the black-clad man whistled, a sharp, piercing sound that echoed throughout the courtyard. Then the other black-clad men fled, their figures quickly disappearing into the dark corners of the courtyard.

Senior Brother Chu Feng wanted to chase after him, but I held him back and said, "Senior Brother, don't chase after a desperate enemy. They might have an ambush." ​​My voice was a little nervous, and all kinds of possible traps emerged in my mind.

Senior Brother Chu Feng nodded. He looked at me and said, "Miaomiao, it seems that we are getting closer and closer to the truth." There was excitement and anticipation in his eyes.

I felt a mixture of emotions. Although I was getting closer to the truth, I was also increasingly worried that my secret would be revealed. I forced a smile and said, "I hope so." But my heart was constantly struggling, not knowing what the future held for me.

After we left the abandoned house, Senior Brother Chu Feng said, "Let's go investigate that Ah San again to see if he has anything else to hide." There was a kind of persistence in his eyes.

I nodded in agreement. At this moment, dark clouds were slowly gathering in the distance. The clouds were as dark as a huge piece of lead, as if another storm was about to come. The sky was getting darker and darker, and an oppressive atmosphere enveloped the earth.

Senior Brother Chu Feng and I returned to the shabby tavern, still filled with the same gloom and smog. Ah San was still there, but upon seeing us, his face had paled even more. Senior Brother Chu Feng approached him and asked sternly, "Ah San, are you sure you're not hiding anything else from us? If we discover you're hiding something, we won't let you off so easily as before." Ah San trembled with fear and quickly said, "Sir, I really don't have any more. This is all I know." I observed Ah San's expression from the side, sensing that he seemed to have something else to say. I whispered to Senior Brother Chu Feng, "Brother, I think he's still hiding something. We can scare him a little." Senior Brother Chu Feng nodded slightly, then drew his sword and gently placed it against Ah San's neck, saying, "Ah San, I'll give you one more chance. If you don't tell the truth, this sword won't show its eyes." Ah San stared at Senior Brother Chu Feng in horror, finally breaking down. He cried, "Sir, I also know they have a secret base south of the city, but I've never been inside. I only know the general location."

After receiving this news, Senior Brother Chu Feng and I rushed to the south of the city. It's a rather chaotic area, with many dilapidated houses and narrow alleys. We searched for the secret base near the approximate location Ah San had mentioned. The residents looked at us with wariness. Every time we asked, they kept their mouths shut, refusing to reveal anything. Just as we were feeling a little frustrated, I saw a child secretly watching us from a corner. I walked over and gently asked, "Little boy, have you seen any strange people around here?" The child looked at me, then at Senior Brother Chu Feng, hesitated, and said, "Sister, I see some people in black clothes often entering the house over there." He pointed to an ordinary-looking house.

Senior Brother Chu Feng and I exchanged glances, then cautiously approached the house. The doors and windows were tightly shut, and a mysterious aura emanated from the surroundings. We circled around to the back of the house and found a small window. Senior Brother Chu Feng gently pushed it open, and we quietly crept inside. The house was dark, and we could only grope our way forward. Suddenly, we heard a muffled voice.

"Boss, that little maid saw our faces when she was caught. Although there is no movement now, is there any danger?"

"Don't worry, we've drugged the little maid, so her memory won't be that clear. But we still have to be careful, because it seems that people in the sect have started investigating us recently."

Hearing this, Senior Brother Chu Feng and I were delighted. We had finally found some important clues. However, we also knew we were in danger and had to be cautious. Senior Brother Chu Feng gestured for me to remain silent, and we continued to eavesdrop on their conversation in the dark, hoping to gain more useful information.

Within the sect, Senior Sister Yun Yao, after careful consideration, decided not to alert the enemy. She quietly set up several traps around the medicine hut. These traps were carefully designed by her. Once triggered, they would sound an alarm and inflict damage to the person who triggered them. Then, she began to closely observe the young disciple's every move. She deliberately assigned tasks for the young disciple to perform to gauge his reactions. The young disciple seemed to sense Senior Sister Yun Yao's suspicions and became even more cautious, but he did not dare to refuse Senior Sister Yun Yao's arrangements.

Senior Sister Yunyao is still secretly investigating the background of a young disciple. She discovers that he has only recently joined the sect, and his identity seems somewhat ambiguous. He claims to be an orphan, but Sister Yunyao's investigation reveals that he has had contact with some suspicious figures in the martial arts world. Sister Yunyao decides to find an opportunity to interrogate this young disciple alone, to uncover the forces behind him before he causes further harm.

Meanwhile, Brother Ling Xiao continued his investigation into the mysterious organization on the northern border. He discovered that the organization had numerous hidden bases scattered throughout the region, some nestled deep in the mountains and forests, others in remote villages. To gather more clues, Brother Ling Xiao disguised himself as an ordinary businessman and blended in with the crowds near these bases. In a small town, he heard rumors about the mysterious organization. Some said it was searching for an ancient manual containing methods to control people's minds. Others claimed that the mysterious organization had a powerful backer, but no one knew who this backer was. Brother Ling Xiao took all this information to heart, believing it could be crucial in uncovering the conspiracy.

As the investigation deepens, the dangers and mysteries of all parties are increasing. Whether we can find the truth in this fog and resolve the crisis is still unknown. Only the coming storm seems to foreshadow greater challenges to come.