I am the Holy Poisoner, the Empress advised me to calm down

"That's settled then," Shen Shiyan quickly took over, a sly look in his eyes. "A few stealth experts and I will go ahead and investigate the situation. If anything changes, we can prepare for early warning."

The director thought about it, nodded in agreement with the arrangement, and gave a few instructions on safety matters before watching him leave the meeting room.

Elsewhere, Jiang Chuxia and the detective had already been investigating the area for quite some time. Just as they were discussing their next move, a shrill alarm suddenly blared in the distance. "What's going on? Has it already started over there?" the veteran detective frowned.

Before Jiang Chuxia could answer, several police officers rushed forward and stopped them. "There's an unknown attack ahead. The scene is very dangerous! Please retreat to a safe area as soon as possible."

Passerby A heard the commotion and came over to inquire about what was going on. When he realized what was happening, he immediately gasped, "Oh my God, what's going on? When I watched the news, I thought it was just a few criminal gangs, but now it has escalated into such a big commotion..."

Jiang Chuxia patted the old man's hand to comfort him. "Please don't worry too much. No matter what, we will do our best to protect the safety of the citizens. This is our duty. Please believe that we can do it."

"Hey, little girl, don't say that. I can see that it's not easy for you. As long as we can catch the bad guys, what's the harm in letting everyone hide for a while? Go back to your business!" As he said that, he gave the two of them a big thumbs-up gesture.

At the same time, in a dark corner, members of the "Shadow" group were closely monitoring the police's movements. "Looks like they've found something valuable. Should we take advantage of the chaos and teach these guys a lesson?" one of them whispered.

The leader sneered and shook his head in refusal, "Hold still for now. Let them think things are going smoothly and they'll be more likely to let down their guard. Then suddenly attack and sabotage the enemy, the effect will surely be twice as shocking..."

Time ticked by. As the various factions gradually arrived and began preparing for the final showdown, the night grew thicker and heavier. The air seemed to be pressed to a near-stagnant state by some invisible force.

Just as everyone was holding their breath, waiting for the crucial moment to arrive, Lin Wanxing gently patted his colleague's shoulder and whispered, "Remember what we said - faith is like an inextinguishable fire, and there is no obstacle to moving forward. No matter what difficulties and obstacles await us, as long as we remain steadfast in our original aspirations, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome..."

After hearing this, the colleague's eyes lit up with hope. He firmly grasped Lin Wanxing's arm and promised solemnly: "Yes, for the sake of peace in this city, we will not let you down tonight!"

The brief silence in the conference room was shattered once again by the flurry of intense, well-organized work instructions. Every heart was beating incredibly hard, and every face was filled with a resolute expression filled with anticipation for the infinite possibilities of the future...

At the same time, a giant screen in the city center square was broadcasting a press conference about the operation, with countless eyes glued to the screen. Occasionally, a few words would break out from the crowd:

“These police officers are really working hard!”

“We must support them to the end!”

“Hopefully, everything goes well and these issues are resolved as soon as possible.”

…………

And not far from the clamor, atop a building not far away, a pair of cold, deep eyes silently watched everything happening below through a telescope, a meaningful smile on the corner of his mouth: "Oh, so-called heroism... nothing more than this..."

As tensions escalated, Shen Shiyan and several of his stealth-savvy teammates approached the old industrial district in the east of the city. Under the moonlight, this once-thriving area appeared desolate and eerie, as if every brick and every iron rod concealed an unspeakable secret.

"Captain, according to the map, the possible target building should be not far ahead." One of the team members reported in a low voice, with a sense of nervousness in his tone.

Shen Shiyan nodded gently: "Everyone, be alert. Let's go in and find out the situation before taking any action. Remember - safety first."

They moved silently like ghosts, approaching step by step under the cover of night. At this time, subtle but clear footsteps were heard from a distance, as if someone was approaching in this direction.

"Who is it?" Shen Shiyan immediately gestured for the team to stop and told two of the team members to disperse to either side to prepare for an ambush or reconnaissance. A few seconds later, two dark figures appeared in sight. "Stop! Friends over there," he whispered, "Don't move."

The other party also stopped immediately. After a moment of silence, one of the voices replied, "We're one of us. Don't be nervous. My name is Zhou Tao. I'm part of the same group as you on this special mission."

After a simple identity verification, it turned out to be correct. Shen Shiyan breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, since we are comrades, please tell us the purpose of your visit."

"According to the bureau's arrangement, we have to conduct a preliminary survey of this building. It is said that there is an enemy's communication center inside." Zhou Tao explained with a serious look on his face.

Just then, a slight movement suddenly erupted from the ruins of a nearby factory, drawing everyone's attention. A middle-aged man, dressed in worn work clothes and looking quite ordinary, appeared stealthily. "Huh? Someone's still here this late?" Passerby B, who had clearly stumbled upon the scene unintentionally, looked at the group of uniformed personnel with a puzzled look of astonishment. "Are you... a film crew?"

Shen Shiyan smiled slightly, deciding to calm the other person down first. "Almost, but it's not a movie in the ordinary sense. Sir, do you usually live around here?"

Passerby B nodded, glancing up and down at the fully-equipped 'actors'. "Oh, I see. It's a confidential project or something. Well, I used to work in this area. It's quite desolate now, but I'm familiar with every nook and cranny."

Hearing this, Zhou Tao's eyes lit up, "That's great, I just need a local expert to help guide me. Can you help me show the way? Of course, we will ensure your safety." Then he handed the other party a business card to prove that his identity was not a lie.

Looking at the paper in his hand and the sincerity in the eyes of the people before him, Passerby B hesitated for a moment before agreeing. "Okay, let's go. I hope my memory is still reliable!" He said, leading the way forward...