The male protagonist of the book is poisonous

My brother Lingxiao and I continued our search for the spiritual pearls to the west, slowly making our way along a clear stream. The water gurgled gently, shimmering in the sunlight. The surrounding trees were lush and green, and birds sang cheerfully from their branches. However, this tranquility was soon shattered.

Suddenly, a group of dark shadows darted out of the nearby woods. They moved with astonishing speed, like a black whirlwind, rushing towards us in the blink of an eye. This sudden incident frightened me so much that my heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and I couldn't help but shout in fear, "Brother Lingxiao, be careful!" But Brother Lingxiao remained calm, his eyes revealing determination and courage. He quickly drew his sword, and the moment it was unsheathed, it made a crisp sound. He stood in front of me without hesitation, like a solid fortress, giving me an endless sense of security. He said calmly, "Miaomiao, don't be afraid, I'm here."

Then, Brother Lingxiao engaged in a thrilling, ferocious battle with the shadows. Only then did I see clearly that these shadows were a pack of beasts possessed by dark spiritual power. Their appearance was hideous, their eyes emitting an eerie red glow, a light permeated with deep malevolence. Their maws gaped, their sharp claws lashing the air, each strike carrying immense force. Brother Lingxiao's sword gleamed dazzlingly in the sunlight, his movements nimble and agile. Each swing of his sword unerringly repelled several beasts, the wind whistling as it passed, stirring up a cloud of black fur and the beasts' wails. But the beasts seemed endless; as each wave was driven back, a new wave surged forward.

I was terrified. I wanted to help, but I knew my spiritual power was limited, and I didn't know what to do. Just as I was getting extremely anxious, I suddenly remembered the talisman the woman in white had given me. I hurriedly searched through the package, my hands trembling slightly. Finally, I pulled out an attack talisman. I took a deep breath to calm myself, and quickly chanted the incantation. After finishing the incantation, I mustered my courage and threw it at the beasts. The talisman arced through the air, then emitted a blinding beam of light. Like a sharp blade, the light pierced the beasts, temporarily repelling some of them and relieving some of the pressure on Brother Lingxiao.

As the battle raged, the spirit pearl we'd found earlier suddenly reacted strangely. It shone with an intense light, a radiance like the dazzling sun, instantly illuminating the surrounding area. Simultaneously, the pearl began to vibrate violently, pulsing incessantly within the bag in my hand like a heart desperate to break free. I worriedly asked, "Brother Lingxiao, what's wrong with the pearl?" While fending off the beast's attacks, Brother Lingxiao found a moment to reply, "This pearl may be sensing the threat of the dark spiritual energy. We must protect it." I listened, clutching the bag containing the pearl tightly. I could clearly feel the warmth radiating from it, as if it were conveying its anxiety to me.

Brother Lingxiao, noticing the spirit pearl's unusual movements, knew the situation had become more critical and the battle needed to be ended quickly. His eyes glared, and he intensified his attacks. He continuously channeled his spiritual energy into the sword, and the spiritual energy glowing from it grew stronger and stronger, like a burning flame. He shouted, "Miaomiao, take the spirit pearl and find a safe place to hide. I'll deal with these beasts." I was deeply reluctant. I didn't want to leave him, didn't want him to face danger alone. But I also knew that staying here would only hinder him and put us in even greater danger. So, I gritted my teeth and ran towards a nearby cave.

I ran into the cave, and found it permeated with a mysterious aura. Strange runes adorned the walls, shimmering faintly like stars in the night sky. The runes' lines were intricate and mysterious, resembling an ancient seal. Curious, I approached the runes, feeling a mysterious pull with every step. Suddenly, the light of the spirit pearl intensified, nearly illuminating the entire cave. It seemed to resonate with the runes, like the reunion of long-lost relatives. I wondered, could this cave have some hidden connection to the spirit pearl?

I tried to bring the spirit pearl closer to the rune. As it approached, the rune's light began to flow. The light, as if alive, slowly moved along the rune's lines, as if in a joyful dance. Like a hungry beast, the rune began to absorb the pearl's spiritual energy. Startled, I tried to pull the pearl away, but it was too late. The pearl's spiritual energy trickled down, continuously being absorbed by the rune. Just as I feared it would be completely drained, a protective shield appeared around the rune. This shield glowed softly, like a transparent eggshell. I was surprised to discover that it could withstand external attacks. A thought struck me, perhaps this was a turning point.

The battle on Brother Lingxiao's side continued with great difficulty. He was already exhausted, his forehead covered with sweat, which trickled down his cheeks. His breathing had become rapid, and each swing of his sword required more strength. Although the beasts controlled by the dark spiritual power had suffered many casualties, they continued to attack like a tide. Brother Lingxiao also suffered some minor injuries. His clothes were torn by the claws of the beasts, and the rags fluttered in the wind. There were several bloodstains on his arms, and the blood seeped out, staining his sleeves red. But he continued to fight tenaciously, his eyes revealing an unyielding determination. He had only one belief in his heart: to protect me and the Lingzhu, no matter the cost.

Just as Brother Ling Xiao felt his strength was about to collapse, he suddenly realized something crucial. He noticed that the beasts seemed to be somewhat afraid of sunlight. A flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he quickly focused his dwindling spiritual energy, using it to generate a powerful beam of light. Like the blazing sun, the beam shot towards the beasts. The sudden glare temporarily blinded the beasts, and their attacks became chaotic. They scurried about like headless flies, some even crashing into trees. Brother Ling Xiao seized the opportunity to launch a fierce attack, gritting his teeth and pouring every last ounce of his strength into his sword. The sword, carrying his fury and determination, annihilated another large number of the beasts.

After Brother Lingxiao dealt with most of the beasts, he didn't dare to stop for a moment and rushed towards the cave where I was. His steps were a little staggering, but he still moved forward firmly in the direction of the cave. When he saw that I was safe and sound in the cave, his tense nerves finally relaxed. He breathed a sigh of relief, as if that breath had been suppressed in his heart for a long time. He walked into the cave and saw the spirit beads interacting with the runes and the protective shield around them. His eyes suddenly widened and he said in surprise: "Miaomiao, what's going on?" I told him everything that happened, and he fell into deep thought after listening. After a while, he looked up and said: "It seems that this cave is an opportunity for us. We must make good use of the power of these runes and spirit beads."

We decided to first study the runes and the secrets of the spirit pearl in this cave, perhaps finding clues to the other spirit pearls. Brother Ling Xiao said, "If we can unlock the secrets of this rune, we might be able to find the remaining spirit pearls more quickly and break the mountain's restrictions." So we began to carefully study the runes in the cave, paying attention to every line and symbol, hoping to find a new breakthrough.