The contestant is too old, sister Zhou is crazy

Chapter 610 Shadow Core
He was tracking the digital footprints of the core members of "Shadow", trying to find a clue from the massive data. Suddenly, the information on the screen caught his attention: "Night Owl" briefly logged into an anonymous chat software after escaping the transaction scene and had a brief exchange with a user named "Phoenix".

Xu Mo quickly intercepted the conversation and saw that "Night Owl" wrote: "The plan failed, the police intervened, and the losses were heavy. We must find a new source of funds as soon as possible, otherwise all efforts will be in vain."

Phoenix replied: "I have arranged a sum of money for you, but you need to help me complete one thing. There is a man named 'Apocalypse' who holds the information I need urgently. Find him and get the information by any means."

Xu Mo's heart sank. He knew that the name "Phoenix" represented an extremely powerful force in the underground world and was inextricably linked to "Shadow". If "Night Owl" and "Phoenix" joined forces, it would undoubtedly bring a greater threat to Eun Jung's team.

He immediately reported this discovery to Eun-jeong, who frowned and said, "Phoenix is ​​involved in this matter, and things have become complicated. We must take the initiative to find Apocalypse and protect the information."

Xu Mo nodded: "I have begun tracking the flow of funds of 'Night Owl', hoping to find his hiding place. At the same time, I will also investigate the identity and location of 'Apocalypse'."

Xia Lan continued, "I will continue to delve deeper into the underworld and see if I can get more information about Night Owl and Phoenix from my informants. In addition, I will also strengthen monitoring of the remaining forces of Shadow to prevent them from taking advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos."

Li Yang suggested: "We should issue wanted notices for 'Night Owl' and 'Phoenix' to the public through the media, and use the power of citizens to expand the scope of the search. At the same time, I can write an in-depth report on 'Phoenix' to expose the dark dealings behind it and exert public pressure on it."

Eunjeong looked at them with satisfaction and said firmly, "Very good, we will each act on our own and make sure to bring Night Owl and Phoenix to justice and protect the intelligence. Remember, our goal is not only to defeat the enemy, but also to protect the safety and order of this city."

Everyone left as ordered, and a new round of competition quietly began. Eunjeong, Xu Mo, Xia Lan and Li Yang will continue to fight against the evil forces, using their wisdom and courage to write their own heroic legends.

At the same time, people in every corner of the city were talking about the heroic deeds of Eunjeong's team, full of admiration and expectation for them. A little boy stood by the window, looking up at the starry sky, and whispered to himself: "When I grow up, I want to be like Officer Eunjeong and the others, protecting this city and defeating the bad guys."

As night falls and the lights fade, the figures of Eun Jung, Xu Mo, Xia Lan and Li Yang are looming in the darkness. They walk with firm steps and sharp eyes, like hunters in the dark night, always alert to any possible danger signals.

People were talking about them in the streets and alleys. Their names were well-known and became a hot topic among the citizens. A taxi driver in uniform rolled down his window and chatted with an acquaintance on the roadside: "Have you heard? Officer Eunjeong and his team have done a great job again! That Guiwu Qianye and 'Night Owl', such arrogant guys, were dealt with by them? I tell you, if there were no them, this city would be in chaos!"

"That's right!" the other party responded, his eyes full of admiration for the four heroes, "Especially Officer Eun Jung, a woman is as brave as a man, her aura and courage are really impressive. And Xu Mo, that guy is just like a walking computer, no information can escape his eyes. Xia Lan, the famous 'Iron Lady' in the underworld, has a terrifyingly wide network of contacts. With her around, how dare those evildoers in the underworld act presumptuously? As for Li Yang, his pen is like a sword, every word cuts through the heart, exposing the ugly faces of those criminals."

On a park bench not far away, two elderly people were playing chess leisurely. One of them looked up at the starry sky and said with emotion: "These young people are the pride of our city. They are not afraid of evil, just to protect ordinary people like us so that we can live in peace. I have lived for most of my life and have seen a lot of things, but it is rare to see people as responsible and courageous as them."

However, under the calm surface of the city, undercurrents are surging. Eun-jeong's team knows that the core members of the "Shadow" organization have not yet been arrested. What is more worrying is that the mysterious and powerful "Phoenix" has intervened. On Xu Mo's computer screen, strings of codes jump and flash, like stars in the night sky, guiding him to track the traces of the "Night Owl". He stared at the screen, his fingers jumping on the keyboard like playing the piano, and his cold face was full of concentration.

"Found it!" Xu Mo suddenly shouted, and everyone's eyes instantly focused on him. He pointed to an address on the screen and said firmly: "The hiding place of 'Night Owl' should be here, in an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city."

Eun Jung immediately gave the order: "Xu Mo, you continue to track the flow of funds to prevent 'Night Owl' from moving again. Xia Lan, you contact the police and arrange a raid. Li Yang, write a press release and release it immediately once the operation is successful."

As the night deepened, the abandoned factory was completely silent, broken only by the occasional chirping of insects. Eun-jeong, Xu Mo, Xia Lan, Li Yang, and a team of fully armed special police quietly surrounded the factory. Eun-jeong's eyes were sharp as a torch, and she whispered, "Action!"

Following an order, the special police rushed into the factory like an arrow from a bow, and the sound of gunfire and shouting instantly broke the tranquility of the night. Eun Jung, Xu Mo, Xia Lan, and Li Yang followed closely behind, each using their strengths to engage in a fierce confrontation with "Night Owl" and his accomplices. In a flash, Eun Jung kicked "Night Owl" in the face with a fierce kick. The latter dodged hastily, but revealed a flaw. Xu Mo took the opportunity to release an electromagnetic pulse, paralyzing the electronic equipment of "Night Owl", putting it in a passive position. Xia Lan captured a gangster who tried to escape with lightning speed, and said coldly: "Don't move, otherwise I don't mind letting you taste the knife in my hand."

Li Yang held a camera in his hand, shuttled between the gunfire and the rain of bullets, recording every thrilling scene. His eyes were firm, as if the camera in his hand was his weapon, using the lens to expose evil and promote justice.

The battle became fierce, and Eun-jeong and "Night Owl" started a life-and-death duel. The two figures crossed, fists and feet met, and the air was filled with tension and murderous intent. Eun-jeong's eyes were like torches, and she said sternly: "'Night Owl', your doom is here!"

"Night Owl" sneered repeatedly, with a hint of madness flashing in his eyes: "Enjing, you are too naive. Do you think everything will be fine once you catch me? Let me tell you, the real game has just begun!"

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly detonated the miniature bomb hidden on his body, and the shock wave of the explosion instantly swept the entire factory. Smoke and dust rose up, and the vision was blurred. Eun-jeong and others were shaken to the ground. When the smoke gradually dissipated, there was only a huge pit left where "Night Owl" had stood. He actually disappeared in the explosion!
Eun-jung and the others were shocked and quickly started searching, but failed to find any trace of "Night Owl". Xu Mo checked the scene and frowned, saying, "Night Owl may have arranged an escape route in advance. We must find him as soon as possible."

Xia Lan gnashed her teeth and said, "This cunning guy always manages to slip away from us. However, he can't escape. Sooner or later, we will make him pay the price!"

Li Yang put away the camera and said in a deep voice: "I will report what happened tonight truthfully and let the public know the sinister intentions of Night Owl. At the same time, I will continue to dig deeper into the background of Phoenix and uncover their collusion with Shadow."

Eunjeong looked into the distance with a firm gaze: "No matter where the Night Owl flees to, no matter how powerful the Phoenix is, we will not retreat. Because we are the guardians of this city, the warriors of light against darkness. As long as evil exists, our fight will not stop."

In the night, the ruins of the abandoned factory were still emitting a faint smoke. Eunjeong, Xu Mo, and Xia Lan surrounded Li Yang with solemn faces. Li Yang was lying on the ground, his face pale, his right arm was blown into a bloody mess, his clothes were soaked with blood, and his face was distorted with pain.

"Li Yang! Hold on, the ambulance will be here soon!" Eun Jung called out anxiously, while using an emergency bandage to stop the bleeding as much as possible.

"Eunjeong..." Li Yang forced out a smile with difficulty, his weak voice sounded particularly weak in the night wind, "Don't worry about me, I'm fine..."

"Shut up!" Xia Lan's eyes were red, and she interrupted Li Yang's words with a roar. She held back her tears and tightly grasped Li Yang's left hand, which was still able to move. "You will be fine, you will be fine!"

Xu Mo squatted aside, quickly operating the portable computer in his hand, trying to find clues of "Night Owl"'s escape through drones and monitoring systems. He glanced at Li Yang who was struggling in pain, and his heart was in pain. He knew that Li Yang was suffering unimaginable pain at the moment, but he was still forcing a smile and trying to comfort them.

"Li Yang, listen to me," Xu Mo tried to keep his voice calm, "I have locked onto the direction of Night Owl's escape, and the police are pursuing him with all their might. You just need to hold on until we catch him, and everything will be fine."

Li Yang nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with determination. He looked at Eun Jung and whispered, "Eun Jung, promise me that no matter what happens, you can't give up. 'Night Owl' and 'Phoenix' will not give up easily, and our battle continues."

Eun Jung held Li Yang's hand tightly, her eyes moist, and she nodded vigorously: "I promise you, Li Yang. We will catch 'Night Owl' and expose the true face of 'Phoenix'. For you and for this city, we will never give up."

The shriek of the ambulance came closer and closer, and the medical staff quickly rushed into the ruins and carefully lifted Li Yang onto the stretcher. Eunjeong, Xu Mo, and Xia Lan followed closely behind, watching Li Yang being sent into the ambulance. The moment the door closed, their hearts seemed to be tightly locked inside the car.

"Li Yang, you must hold on!" Xia Lan shouted at the speeding ambulance, tears finally rolling down her cheeks.

Eun Jung turned to Xu Mo and said, "Xu Mo, you must return to the base immediately and use all your resources to track down the Night Owl. I will accompany Li Yang to the hospital. Xia Lan, you will be responsible for contacting the police and have them block the surrounding area and intensify the search."

Xu Mo and Xia Lan looked at each other and nodded. They knew that at this moment, Eun Jung was full of worry and self-blame for Li Yang, but she could still make decisions calmly. This was their Eun Jung, the one who could lead them forward courageously at any time and in any place.

"Eunjeong, don't worry, I will do my best to find 'Night Owl' and never let him escape." After saying this, Xu Mo turned around and disappeared into the night.

Xia Lan clenched her fists, her eyes firm: "Enjing, leave the hospital to me. I will take good care of Li Yang, you can go ahead and command the overall situation."

Eun Jung looked at Xia Lan deeply, nodded vigorously, and turned to walk towards her car. She knew that she couldn't collapse at this moment, and couldn't let sadness and despair occupy her heart. Because she was Eun Jung, their captain, and the protector of this city.

The taillights of the ambulance gradually faded away in the night. Eun Jung started the car, and the roar of the engine was particularly harsh in the silent night. She took a deep breath, with a determined light in her eyes: "Li Yang, we will definitely seek justice for you, no matter what the price, no matter how great the difficulties. Because we are the Eun Jung team, we will never give up!"

In the deep night, Eun-jung's car was like a silver lightning that cut through the silent streets and headed straight for the hospital. Along the way, her heartbeat and the sound of the engine intertwined, as if playing the prelude to the upcoming life-and-death battle.

The hospital building was brightly lit. As soon as Eun-jeong got out of the car, she saw Xia Lan waiting anxiously. The two looked at each other in silence, with worry and determination blending in their eyes. They walked quickly into the emergency room, where the doctor was nervously performing surgery on Li Yang. Through the glass window, Eun-jeong and Xia Lan could only see the busy figures of the medical staff in the operating room and Li Yang's body covered by a white sheet.

"Doctor, how is he?" Eunjeong suppressed her inner panic and asked the surgeon who walked out of the operating room.

The doctor took off his mask, his face tired but with a glimmer of hope: "Li Yang's condition is very critical. His right arm was seriously injured and he lost too much blood. But we have successfully stopped the bleeding and performed an emergency repair operation. The next 24 hours are crucial. Whether he can survive the critical period depends on his own vitality."

Eun-jung and Xia-lan looked at each other silently, with determination and prayer in each other's eyes. They knew that Li Yang was fighting with death at this moment, and all they could do was wait and continue to chase the "Night Owl".

"Xia Lan, you stay here and take care of Li Yang. I have to go back to the base." Although Eun Jung's voice was soft, it revealed her unquestionable determination.

(End of this chapter)