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

Lu Yining perked up immediately after hearing this: "Thank you, we'll check it out as soon as possible." She then turned back and ordered the team members: "Everyone, assemble! Chase southward and make sure to capture Zhang Zhiyuan!"

The onlookers couldn't help but feel worried for the police as they saw their quick actions. An elderly woman sighed, "These guys are really desperate. I hope they can catch the bad guys safely."

Another young man said excitedly, "It's so cool! It's just like something out of a movie. They're all heroes!"

Just as the police were preparing to leave, a young mother stopped a passing female officer and asked, "Officer, is everything really okay here? We live nearby and are worried about our safety."

The female police officer comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, we have the situation under control now. You can go home, but be careful. If you see anything suspicious, call the police immediately."

The crowd gradually dispersed, and everyone returned to their own lives. But on the other side of the city, Zhang Zhiyuan was hiding in an abandoned warehouse, staring out the window at the red and blue lights of police cars in the distance, his eyes growing increasingly cold.

"Humph, you think you can catch me like this?" He muttered to himself, a sinister smile on his face, "I have another trick up my sleeve..."

Meanwhile, Lu Yining led his team, following clues provided by passersby, to the convenience store. The owner, a middle-aged man, nervously said upon seeing the police enter, "Yes, I did see this guy here. He looked quite aggressive. He bought a lot of water and food and then headed east."

"Okay, thank you for your help." Lu Yining nodded in gratitude, and then contacted the various teams via radio, "Pay attention to the situation in the East District and strengthen patrols."

Just then, a van slowly approached from a distance. Several men with hostile faces got out, led by none other than Zhang Zhiyuan. He glanced around and suddenly noticed several police cars approaching. He couldn't help but sneer, "Humph, they really are haunting us."

"Brother, what should we do now?" asked one of the subordinates, looking obviously panicked.

"Calm down!" Zhang Zhiyuan said in a deep voice, "Come with me, I know a place where we can hide temporarily."

They quickly got into the van and sped away. However, this scene was seen by a passerby named Xiao Wang. He quickly took out his cell phone and called the police.

"Hello, is this 110? I found Zhang Zhiyuan! He got into a car in a remote alley and seemed to be trying to escape! The license plate number is..." Xiao Wang said excitedly, his heart beating fast, afraid of missing this important clue.

After receiving the news, Lu Yining quickly organized people to intercept. At the same time, citizens were also spreading this information, hoping to provide more help to the police.

"Oh, what happened over there? So many people gathered together!" A passing uncle asked the person next to him curiously.

A young man nearby replied, "I heard that the bad guy Zhang Zhiyuan has been spotted again, and the police are hunting him down now!"

After hearing this, the old man nodded repeatedly and said: "These people are so brave. They are willing to take risks for everyone's safety. It is really touching."

Not long after, in a narrow alley, a police car finally stopped the van Zhang Zhiyuan was riding in. The two sides entered a standoff again, and the air was filled with a tense feeling that was about to explode.

"Zhang Zhiyuan, you have nowhere to escape!" Lu Yining shouted, pointing his weapon at the other party. "Surrendering is the best option!"

The van door slowly opened, and Zhang Zhiyuan slowly walked out, still wearing that unsettling smile on his face: "Really? You think you can catch me this time? Haha... You stupid guys will never understand true fear..."

Before he finished speaking, a huge explosion suddenly sounded, and the entire area fell into chaos...

After this sudden explosion, everyone held their breath, wondering what would happen next... After the blast, thick smoke and dust filled the air, and a dead silence fell. Lu Yining and her team quickly climbed to their feet, covering their mouths to avoid inhaling the smoke and dust. In the distance, the crowd of onlookers let out terrified cries, many already lying on the ground to avoid possible danger.

"Ahem... Everyone, stay safe!" Lu Yining observed her surroundings through the dim light of her flashlight. "Medical team! Check for any casualties!" Her voice was filled with undeniable strength, yet a hint of anxiety was also evident. Several special police officers immediately responded and began cautiously moving toward the van, searching for possible survivors.

At that moment, a daring middle school student, Xiao Jie, crept closer to the police safety line, his eyes wide open, trying to see what was happening ahead. "This is so thrilling!" he whispered to himself, a hint of nervousness and excitement in his tone. "I actually witnessed the arrest of the bad guys firsthand... I could write this in my diary and brag about it forever!" Before he could finish, however, a female police officer suddenly spotted him. "Little boy, this is dangerous out here. Please step back," she said, pulling him back. Though her movements were gentle, they left him no chance to resist.

Xiao Jie had no choice but to obey, and before turning to leave, he didn't forget to review the video recorded on his phone. Behind him, ambulances and fire trucks arrived at the scene one after another, their red and blue lights appearing particularly dazzling in the night.

Meanwhile, on the rooftop of an abandoned building not far from the epicenter of the explosion, Zhang Zhiyuan closely observed the movements below through binoculars. Though his cheeks were bleeding from several cuts from broken glass, his frantic gaze remained unaffected. "I didn't expect them to find this place so quickly," he sneered inwardly, quickly putting away his binoculars and preparing to move. "But how could I possibly be caught so easily? Wait, the real game has just begun."

Downstairs, in a small restaurant, owner Lao Zhang was cleaning the tables when a loud noise struck him, leaving him stunned for a moment. "Boss, what happened just now?" a woman among the customers asked worriedly. Lao Zhang shook his head, indicating he had no idea. "Maybe some factory accidentally caused an accident. Don't worry, just eat."

Having said that, everyone unconsciously sped up their eating pace, wanting to leave this seemingly unpeaceful place as soon as possible.