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

"Fourth Uncle," Lu Yining said softly, his voice echoing in the empty air, "Look at this video. Could it be that he is really behind all this?"

Sheng Nanting stared at the scene, a complex mix of emotions welling up in his heart. "Whatever the truth is, we must uncover the mystery and give everyone an explanation. However—" He paused at this point, "I'm afraid what comes next will be much more difficult than expected."

Suddenly, hurried footsteps were heard outside the meeting room. Then someone pushed open the half-closed door and said in a panic:

"Oh no! They're coming! The situation outside is out of control..." The atmosphere in the meeting room suddenly became tense. Lu Yining and Sheng Nanting exchanged a glance and made a quick decision. "We can't just sit here and wait. We must act immediately!" Sheng Nanting said decisively.

"But how do we do it specifically?" Xiaohua tugged at the corner of Lu Yining's clothes tightly, her face full of anxiety.

At this time, Zhao Ming stood up, his eyes determined. "Since we already know that the other party's goal is to target us, let's use this information to reverse the situation. We should leave here first, divert their attention, and then investigate from the side."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Officer Zhang added, "I can contact nearby colleagues and have them set up surveillance along the route. That way, we'll be prepared for any emergencies."

Just as everyone was preparing to evacuate, there was a sudden noise of footsteps outside the door, followed by several policemen rushing in. "Captain, they are approaching this way, and we can't hold on any longer!" one of the policemen reported breathlessly.

Lu Yining frowned, "Then we have to leave here quickly." She looked at Sheng Nanting beside her for advice.

"I will take some people to the front to investigate the situation and set up an ambush. You are responsible for the safe transfer of the rest. Remember not to act rashly." After saying this, Sheng Nanting quickly left the meeting room with several companions with better skills, leaving an empty space.

As they walked, their movements caught the attention of passersby. A woman pushing a stroller stopped and looked at the group curiously. "Oh my! So many people out so late? Could something have happened?" she exclaimed.

Officer Zhang responded in a friendly manner: "It's okay, Auntie, we are just doing our routine work. Please continue with your activities." The aunt nodded and continued to walk forward, but there was still a hint of doubt in her eyes.

Finally, after some careful movement, Lu Yining and his group arrived at a pre-selected secluded spot—an abandoned old house. Far from the city, it was usually deserted.

"It should be safe for now." Just as he finished saying this, a burst of hurried, sharp footsteps could be heard from a distance. A young man ran over in a panic, and upon seeing the group, he froze in shock.

"Are you... also being hunted by those bad guys?" the young man asked tentatively.

"You could say that." Lu Yining answered him gently, "Do you know any news?"

The young man's expression grew even more serious upon hearing this. "Actually, I heard from my cousin that there's a group of people around here who have been acting strangely lately, and they seem to be planning something big. I don't know the details, but I just think it's a bit suspicious."

"Thank you for your information." Zhao Ming looked at the boy gratefully. "If you find anything wrong, remember to call the police immediately."

As the conversation progressed, a sharp, piercing siren suddenly rang out in the distance. Everyone immediately went on alert, preparing to deal with the impending crisis...

"It seems the enemy is more cunning than we imagined." Sheng Nanting said calmly, "But it doesn't matter. As long as we have enough time to prepare, we will be able to find a way to solve the problem."

"That's right." Lu Yining agreed firmly, "No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must not give up! But the most important thing now is to ensure safety first, and then look for clues."

"By the way," Xiaohua, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly interrupted, "Didn't that old man say there was a secret passage here? Perhaps we can use that to hide from the enemy?"

Everyone looked at Xiaohua, as if they had discovered a new world. Indeed, using the secret passage might be a good option...

Just then, there was a knock on the door. "Someone's outside. What should we do?" Officer Zhang asked in a low voice. The air suddenly froze, and everyone held their breath, waiting for the next development...

"Wait, don't be impulsive." Lu Yining gently held down Sheng Nanting, who wanted to rush out to see what was going on. "Maybe there's good news."

Then, the door slowly opened, and standing outside was an unexpected person - the old man who provided them with the clue!

"Oh, sorry to bother you." He said apologetically, "On my way back just now, I saw someone asking around about you, so I thought I'd come over earlier to give them a heads up."

Hearing this, everyone felt relieved. At the same time, it also meant they had a new plan and direction...

"Thank you so much! Does this secret passage really exist?" Lu Yining asked impatiently.

"Of course, just follow me and you'll find out." The old man smiled smugly, turned around and led everyone into the depths of the dense forest...

The old man led the group through a dense forest to an old house that looked abandoned for years. The place was entangled in vines, giving it a somewhat eerie appearance, but it was precisely this desolation that provided them with the perfect shelter. "This is it," the old man said, pointing to a wall that was almost invisible due to the vegetation.

Zhao Ming asked curiously, "How do we get into this secret passage?"

"Follow me and you'll find out." The old man smiled mysteriously, took out a key from his pocket, and gently turned an inconspicuous little mechanism. Then a gap suddenly appeared on the wall, and gradually, a door appeared.

Seeing this, Officer Zhang couldn't help but exclaim in admiration: "I didn't expect there was such a mechanism. It's really amazing."

As the door slowly opened, a narrow but not dark passage appeared inside, lit by a few dim, old-fashioned light bulbs on both sides. "Everyone, follow closely. It's easy to get lost in this winding passage," the old man said, turning back to warn.

The group entered the secret passage one after another. The air was filled with the smell of dampness and earth, which made Xiaohua frown. "This smell is too bad, isn't it?" she complained softly.

"Be patient, safety first." Sheng Nanting comforted and quickened his pace to walk in front of the team.

After more than ten minutes of winding journey, they finally saw a faint light ahead—the exit! When the last section of the journey ended, they found themselves standing on the edge of a small village, surrounded by a few dilapidated houses, and it seemed very quiet.

"This is our old base," the old man explained. "Although no one lives here now, there's still water and electricity. You can rest here for a while."