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

A lady nearby comforted her, "It's okay. Look how skilled they are. They will definitely be able to solve the problem."

As expected, the SWAT team, led by Li Ming, engaged in a fierce firefight with the enemy. The sound of bullets clashing filled the corridor, each shot a tense moment. After several minutes of fierce fighting, the last enemy fell.

A young SWAT officer gasped and asked, "Captain, that was too dangerous. Are you sure you can continue?"

"Of course," Li Ming replied calmly, checking his equipment. "Our goal isn't far ahead. We can't give up no matter what."

Among the onlookers, a young man excitedly said, "It's amazing! It's like watching a movie. They are real men!"

A middle-aged man on the other side also sighed: "What a heroic spirit! He can still remain calm in such a moment. It's really admirable."

At that moment, a pungent smell suddenly filled the air, followed by thick smoke. "Poison gas!" someone shouted. Everyone immediately covered their mouths and noses and stepped back.

Li Ming reacted quickly, pulling out gas masks and distributing them to everyone. "Take these, and follow me." He then led the way forward. Passing through the thick fog, he found a control panel around a corner. He quickly entered a code, and the surrounding walls began to slowly shift, revealing a new entrance.

A curious passerby saw all this from a distance and exclaimed: "Wow, this is more exciting than a detective novel, they are like masters of puzzle solving."

The girl next to them envied them: "I wish one day I could be as smart and brave as them."

After walking along the newly emerged path, they soon arrived at the door of a secret chamber. Strange characters and patterns were engraved on the door, seemingly requiring some form of manipulation to open. "Professor Lin should be in here," Li Ming said, carefully examining the mechanism on the door.

Lin Yushi, standing nearby, stepped forward and asked, "Can I take a look?" After receiving permission, she began to carefully examine the patterns, comparing them with the documents in her hand. Soon, she found the key—a hidden button. Pressing it, with a slight click, the heavy door slowly opened...

A young man in the crowd said in amazement: "Oh my God, they actually found a way to get in. It's incredible!"

Another female audience member said with anticipation: "What will happen next? What kind of secrets are hidden in it?"

The scene behind the door shocked everyone: this was a huge laboratory with a wide variety of advanced equipment, and in the center of the room, there was a transparent cabin suspended in the air, with a person lying inside - it was the long-missing Professor Lin!

"Dad!" Lin Yushi rushed over and tried to open the hatch.

However, a mysterious figure appeared at this moment, blocking the way. "Don't worry, the game is not over yet." He said coldly.

Li Ming immediately stood at the forefront: "We have found your hiding place, release you immediately!"

"Haha, naive." The man sneered, "Do you think this is over? The real battle has just begun..."

Among the onlookers, a young man said worriedly, "Oh, this guy looks tough. I wonder what Captain Li and the others will do."

The lady next to him clenched her fists and said, "I believe justice will always triumph over evil. They will definitely be able to successfully rescue Professor Lin."

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the lab grew increasingly tense, with both sides locked in a standoff. The mysterious man's gaze was cold and sharp, a provocative smile curling his lips; while Li Ming and his teammates, with determined expressions, were ready to face the new challenge that was about to come...

The mysterious figure chuckled and looked at everyone: "Alright, let's get started..." The lights in the lab were dim, and the atmosphere was solemn. Professor Lin, within the transparent capsule, seemed to be asleep, motionless. Li Ming and his team members watched the mysterious figure's every move warily, fearing the slightest movement. Lin Yushi's eyes were filled with anxiety and worry.

"What do you want?" Li Ming asked coldly, trying to break the depressing atmosphere.

The mysterious man slowly raised his hands, seemingly not wanting to make any sudden movements. “Oh, it’s very simple. You just need to complete a small game, and I will consider letting this respected professor leave.”

A passerby heard the conversation outside and couldn't help but whisper to his companion, "What the hell is going on? It sounds like a life-or-death gamble!"

The companion replied, "Who knows, but these special police officers don't look like ordinary people. They should be able to handle it."

After hearing these words, the tense atmosphere among the onlookers eased somewhat, but more people still held their breath waiting for what would happen next.

Lin Yushi angrily questioned the stranger, "Who are you? Why did you do this to my father? What did he know?"

The mysterious figure simply chuckled and didn't directly answer the question: "Now is not the time to discuss this. Let's first solve the current problem - if you win this game, not only can you take the professor away, but you can also obtain key information about the 'truth'; otherwise..."

Li Ming interrupted him, his eyes firm as he said, "We don't have time to play games like this. Your only option is to release them! Otherwise, we will take action."

However, as he spoke, he also noticed that there were multiple small cameras on the surrounding walls flashing red lights, as if they were monitoring the situation. Obviously, they were now in a trap carefully set by the other party.

Just as the two sides were on the verge of a fight, a mechanical voice suddenly came from the corner of the laboratory: "Warning, external signal interference has been detected, and the system has automatically activated the defense program."

Several faint blue rays of light immediately appeared in the air, crisscrossing and weaving intricate patterns around everyone. Everyone felt an invisible force pinning them to the spot, unable to move an inch!

"Is this... some kind of magic?" a young man in the crowd exclaimed.

Another woman was amazed: "Wow, is technology so advanced now? It's like a science fiction movie!"

Faced with the sudden change, Li Ming quickly calmed down and began to analyze the situation. "Everyone, stay calm and don't act rashly," he reminded his team. "We must find a way to disable the protective device."

At this moment, the mysterious figure revealed a sly smile, "See? I told you, the game has begun. Unless you can crack this mechanism, don't even think about getting close to the professor."

Lin Yushi, who had been observing quietly nearby, said, "Wait a minute, please tell me the specific rules. Maybe I can help..."

The guy thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. "Okay, the rules are simple: you must answer the questions on the screen in order. For each correct answer, the restriction will weaken slightly. Once you pass all the questions, you can move freely. However, if you get the answer wrong three or more times, you will be deemed a failure and will bear the consequences at your own risk."