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

"This is getting really exciting!" a young man in a baseball cap couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice. His companion pushed up his glasses and said in disbelief, "Do you think these people are really up to something big? I heard there's an illegal organization that's been causing quite a stir lately. Could it be them?"

"I'm not sure, but it looks like the protagonist has a strong aura!" Another passerby crossed his arms, looking knowledgeable. "This kind of scene only appears in movies."

Meanwhile, a street vendor was quietly observing the situation from the back of the crowd. His eyes flickered, as if something was brewing. Just as the police car approached, he suddenly shouted, "Hey, guys, keep going! We believe you're on the right side! Don't be afraid, even if the sky falls, the people will support you!" His words drew a lot of echoes.

"That's right, we support you! Who says ordinary people can't do something for heroes?" A mother holding a baby stepped forward, her gaze sweeping across the crowd with determination. "If you need help, please let me know. Even if it costs us our lives, we won't back down."

Her words warmed the hearts of the team members. Despite the urgent situation, they felt a surge of strength in their hearts – it turned out that they were not just trying to complete the task, but also had so many ordinary people who trusted and supported them.

However, the enemy was clearly undeterred by this morale-boosting scene. The leading man sneered and waved his hand, giving the order to attack. The enemy quickly dispersed, forming a circle that trapped Qin Yifei and the others. A fierce battle inevitably ensued.

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As soon as the battle began, Zhao Li opened fire, suppressing the enemy's advance. "Cover Boss Qin, quick!" she shouted, rolling to the right to avoid the gunfire. Elsewhere, Xiao Zhou and two team members simultaneously raised their shields, setting up a defensive line in the narrow passage.

At this time, discussions broke out one after another from the crowd watching in the distance.

"Wow, that girl's movements are so neat! She's just like a special forces soldier!" A little girl's eyes widened, her tone full of admiration.

Her friend shook her head, a complicated expression on her face. "It's powerful, but at such close range, anything could go wrong if you're not careful. I'm still praying the police get here as soon as possible."

Meanwhile, a mechanic in overalls squatted on a street corner, a cigarette dangling from his lips. He watched and sighed, "Young people these days are incredible! They're brave, skilled, and most importantly, they stay so calm in the face of adversity. I admire them!"

The battle continued. The enemy was clearly well-trained and their tactics were flawless. Even so, Qin Yi's team still managed to temporarily stabilize the situation with their tacit cooperation.

Suddenly, an enemy soldier attempted to flank the team and launch a surprise attack from behind. This move was spotted by Xiao Zhou, who was on guard. "There's an infiltration at the five o'clock position on the right!" Xiao Zhou shouted, then fired several shots at the target, successfully forcing the enemy to retreat.

"Good job, bro!" a young rider on the side of the road gave a thumbs-up and praised loudly. "That reaction speed is good enough for a military competition!"

"Hmph, that's nothing." An old man, leaning on his cane, shook his head and said, "I also played a few tricks when I was young. If it were now, maybe I could help them out."

His bragging caused a burst of laughter, but more people still kept their eyes on the scene, afraid of missing any details.

Just as the battle reached a stalemate, the distinct roar of propellers could be heard from the sky. Looking up, a helicopter, with a distinctive logo painted on it, slowly landed in an open area nearby—a genuine government special forces unit!

The crowd immediately exploded.

"Oh my god, this isn't just ordinary reinforcements, this is national-level support! They really did it!" The person who had just questioned Qin Yifei's identity immediately changed his tune, "It seems the rumors are true, this guy is truly extraordinary!"

"Tsk tsk, this is the climax, right? I guess there will be a complete reversal next!" Cheers came from the crowd.

However, Qin Yifei did not relax at all. When he looked carefully at the commander of the special forces who had just come down, his face suddenly became solemn.

"Wait... aren't you the missing expert interviewed in yesterday's news?" A voice suddenly pierced through the din, coming from someone familiar with recent hot topics. "I heard he was involved in a secret experiment leak. How come you're here?"

These words brought a moment of silence to the surroundings. The special forces commander smiled, took off his sunglasses, and spoke in a calm yet dangerous tone, "Good eyesight. But I'm sorry, you're destined not to leave here alive today."

The atmosphere took another sharp turn for the worse. What they had thought was a lifeline turned out to be an enemy ambush, snuffing out even their last shred of respite.

Xiao Li gritted his teeth and asked Qin Yifei: "What should we do now? We are completely isolated and helpless..."

"And us!" Just as despair was spreading, a sudden voice echoed from the crowd. People turned their heads to see a few passersby, who had previously been just spectators, suddenly grabbing whatever they had and rushing forward—shovels, wrenches, bricks... Though their equipment was simple, their momentum was unwavering.

The leader turned out to be the vendor who had spoken so loudly earlier. He stood at the front of the group, holding a metal rod and grinning at Qin Yifei: "Don't worry, although we can't compare to a professional team, we can still hold off a few enemies!"

This decisive move ignited the entire situation. More and more ordinary citizens joined in and spontaneously participated in the battle, supporting this brave team in their own way.

"Young men, unite your forces!" the renovation engineer shouted, grabbing his toolbox. "Everyone, come together and chase them all away!"

In an instant, the originally disadvantaged power balance between the two teams subtly shifted. Although the passers-by couldn't directly participate in the confrontation, their disruptive effect greatly alleviated the pressure on the team.

Taking advantage of the chaos, Qin Yi directed his team to break through while searching for a breakthrough point. Soon, his gaze locked onto a position that seemed to be the core of the command: "Capture the key person, this is the only way at the moment!"

"I'll attract attention, and you guys wait for the opportunity to act!" Zhao Li offered, and then rushed to the center of the enemy camp without hesitation, using herself as bait to divert most of the firepower.

The critical moment has arrived.

Just as everything was about to settle, a motorcycle hidden in the shadows suddenly started its engine and rammed straight into the special forces commander! The driver tore off his camouflage cape, revealing the mysterious courier who had been lurking in the crowd!