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

"Don't just stand there, let's catch up!" The man in the silver cloak reacted quickly and jumped down first. Shen Shiyan followed closely behind, and Lin Yuan followed without hesitation.

The tunnel was dark and narrow, with only a hint of light in the distance to indicate the direction. The three of them advanced quickly and soon arrived at a hidden underground corridor. The air around them was extremely hot and stuffy, and the air was filled with the smell of mold and dust.

"Where does this road lead to?" Shen Shiyan asked hurriedly.

"It leads to another corner of the city," Lin Yuan replied breathlessly, "It's an abandoned subway station. He has held secret meetings there many times."

"Let's go, keep chasing!" said the man in the silver cloak firmly.

The three of them moved quickly through the darkness until they finally saw a faint ray of light. As they approached the source, they found an old elevator room in front of them. The door was open, and there was no one inside.

"It seems that he has left through here." Shen Shiyan said with a frown.

"This elevator can go directly to the ground." Lin Yuan explained.

The three of them immediately entered the elevator and pressed the button for the top floor. The elevator slowly ascended, eventually stopping at the door of a dilapidated warehouse. They cautiously pushed the door open and exited, finding themselves in a deserted industrial area.

The industrial area looked particularly desolate under the shroud of night, with a few dim streetlights flickering weakly. In the distance, a few vague figures could be seen moving.

"Look over there, there are people!" Shen Shiyan pointed to a corner. The three of them immediately became alert and approached the figures quietly.

As they approached, a cold wind blew away some fluttering plastic sheets, revealing the figures of several masked men who seemed to be talking in low voices.

"He definitely can't escape far. We must catch him." One of the masked men whispered.

"Hmph, this time we must completely solve this trouble and not let things get any more complicated." Another voice responded coldly.

"Do you think he can really escape?" a third voice said with a hint of sarcasm. "He has nowhere else to go."

At this moment, a masked man standing in the shadows suddenly turned around and spotted Shen Shiyan and the others approaching. "Someone's coming! Get ready to fight!"

Several people quickly drew their weapons and turned to face Shen Shiyan and his companions. The battle was about to break out again.

Shen Shiyan, unafraid, charged forward to engage the enemy. His agility was unwavering, and his blows were devastating. The man in the silver cloak wielded his long sword, each strike imbued with power. Lin Yuan, relying on his familiarity with the terrain, continuously provided intelligence and support.

"Hurry up and catch that guy, he's in the alley on the right!" Lin Yuan suddenly shouted.

Upon hearing this, Shen Shiyan immediately rushed in that direction. He rushed into a narrow alley and found the middle-aged man fleeing in panic.

"Don't even think about escaping!" Shen Shiyan shouted and chased after him with all his might.

The two chased each other through dilapidated buildings and finally came to an abandoned factory. The middle-aged man hid behind an old machine, breathing heavily.

"You are really not simple, but I tell you, all this is in vain." The middle-aged man sneered and took out a small box from his pocket.

"Do you think you can escape like this?" Shen Shiyan glared at him, his eyes as sharp as ice.

"Haha, do you know what this is?" the middle-aged man said triumphantly, "This is my last bargaining chip. As long as I press this button, the entire factory will explode and disappear along with us."

Shen Shiyan's heart sank suddenly, but he didn't retreat. Instead, he looked at the other person coldly. "Do you think I'm afraid of this trick of yours?"

The middle-aged man's fingers rubbed lightly on the button, as if he was about to press it in the next second.

"Wait!" Suddenly, Lin Yuan ran in from outside and shouted, "There is another way to solve this problem, and it doesn't require anyone to sacrifice!"

Shen Shiyan and the middle-aged man both looked at Lin Yuan, waiting for his next words.

"Tell me your plan." A hint of doubt flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes, but he did not let down his guard.

Lin Yuan took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "We can reach an agreement to guarantee your safety under certain conditions in exchange for all key information. This will not only prevent this conspiracy, but also prevent the casualties of innocent people."

The middle-aged man frowned, thought for a moment and said, "You are right, but it will take time to negotiate. Now, you should leave here first, and I will consider your proposal."

Shen Shiyan and Lin Yuan exchanged a glance. Although they were filled with doubt, they didn't see a better solution at the moment. They nodded and slowly retreated.

"I hope you can make the right choice." Shen Shiyan left a final word, turned around and left the factory with Lin Yuan.

The man in the silver cloak was already waiting outside, and the three of them quickly returned to the city hall to report the situation and prepare for the next move.

"What should we do now?" Zhou Tao asked anxiously.

"First, ensure the safety of the meeting, and then find an opportunity to renegotiate with him." Shen Shiyan said in a deep voice, "This time, we must not fail again, no matter what."

"Okay, everything will be done according to your arrangements." Lin Wanxing said firmly.

Shen Shiyan's eyes were firm, his heart filled with determination. "We must end this vicious battle at all costs."

"Captain, do you think he will accept our conditions?" Zhou Tao asked.

Shen Shiyan was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "He has no choice, and neither do we."

As the night deepened, new challenges and an unknown fate awaited them. Everyone knew that this battle was far from over. After Shen Shiyan and the other two returned to City Hall, they quickly convened an emergency meeting. The lights in the meeting room were dim, and the atmosphere was solemn. Besides the three of them, several other core members sat at the table, their expressions serious.

"Everyone, we've just received some important information," Shen Shiyan said straight to the point. "The middle-aged man is holding some kind of device that, if triggered, could lead to the destruction of the entire factory. We need to act quickly."

A man in a suit pushed his glasses up and said in a deep voice, "Is this information reliable? If we act rashly, it could very well lead to an even greater disaster."

"Indeed," Zhou Tao agreed, "We have already had preliminary negotiations with him, but he needs time to consider our proposal."

"We don't have much time," Shen Shiyan said firmly. "We need a plan that can both ensure his safety and prevent that potential explosion."

Lin Yuan then spoke up, "I suggest we set up multiple surveillance cameras outside to prevent him from escaping or detonating the bomb while waiting. At the same time, we should send a small team to stand by outside the factory to respond to any emergency at any time."