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

A few minutes later, the company's lobby was crowded with various reporters. They raised their cameras and recording equipment, focusing all their attention on Lu Yining.

"Mr. Lu, can you tell us what happened in your company recently?" asked a young reporter wearing round glasses.

Facing numerous cameras, Lu Yining remained unfazed. "Dear journalists, thank you for your attention. Recently, a series of unusual events have indeed occurred within our company, including hacker attacks and related rumors. But we firmly believe that any problem will be answered, and any attempt to disrupt order will eventually be exposed."

Hearing this, a burst of discussion broke out in the crowd. "Wow, this Mr. Lu is quite capable. He can remain calm in such a big situation." "Yeah, but what kind of trouble do you think they've encountered? It sounds quite complicated."

Meanwhile, Lin Xiao was staring intently at the computer screen, her fingers rapidly tapping away at the keyboard. A subtle glint flickered in her eyes—she seemed to have grasped some important clue...

"Mr. Lu said it very well! I think there should be no problem with this company. They look very professional." A young man among the onlookers exclaimed.

At this critical moment, Lin Xiao suddenly jumped up from his seat, rushed to Lu Yining, and whispered something in his ear. Upon hearing this, Lu Yining frowned, but immediately regained his composure and announced to everyone around him, "We've found some key evidence. Now we must act immediately to find the mastermind behind this."

After saying that, Lu Yining turned to Lin Xiao and several other technicians and said, "Take all the equipment you need and set off immediately."

"Wait, let's go together." Sheng Nanting and Lawyer Chen said in unison.

"Thank you very much for your cooperation and support," Lu Yining looked at them gratefully, "Then without further ado, let's set off now."

As several cars quickly left the company building, they left behind a crowd of stunned reporters and other employees.

Meanwhile, somewhere in the city, the mysterious caller made another call. "Everything is going according to plan," he said in a smug yet slightly threatening tone, "but I still want to remind you, don't forget, the real battle has just begun..."

As soon as the voice fell, a rapid breathing sound came from the other end of the phone: "I know, what should I do next?"

The mysterious man chuckled coldly, "It's simple. Just wait and see..." On the other side of the city, a black sedan slowly pulled up to a seemingly ordinary apartment building. The door opened, and Lu Yining, Lin Xiao, and the others emerged. The building, seemingly ordinary in appearance, could be mistaken for any other in the city, but within it lay a crucial secret.

"We tracked the IP address and tracked it down here," Lin Xiao said to the tablet in his hand. "We have to be more careful from now on."

Sheng Nanting looked at the surrounding environment: "The surveillance here doesn't seem to be very strict. We can take advantage of this."

"Before taking action, everyone should check their equipment again," Lawyer Chen reminded.

Meanwhile, on the street near the company, the crowd of onlookers had not yet dispersed, discussing what had just happened. "Do you think what Mr. Lu said can really lead to finding the mastermind behind this?" a middle-aged man asked the person next to him.

"Of course! Didn't you see how calm she was just now? I think they are capable of solving this problem." A young woman replied.

Another person interrupted: "Hey, but I always feel that there must be more behind this matter. Maybe there is more that we don't know."

As everyone was discussing, the sound of a car engine was heard in the distance, drawing many people's attention. Several police cars stopped outside the crowd, and several officers got out and quickly walked towards the reporters who were discussing something.

Back near the apartment building, Lin Xiao and her team had successfully entered the building and quickly located the suspect's location - Room 12B. As the tension reached its peak, several people gently knocked on the door.

A moment later, the door opened a crack, and a pair of vigilant eyes appeared. "Who are you? Have you come to the wrong place?" a voice asked coldly.

"We are here to help you." Lin Xiao spoke calmly, but the determination in her eyes was unquestionable.

"Help...who?" the other party asked in a panic.

"We already have enough information to know that you were coerced," Sheng Nanting stepped forward and added, "If you cooperate now, you can be considered a key witness."

There was silence in the room for a moment, and then a deep voice came: "Okay, come in."

Just as they were about to take further action, a cell phone suddenly rang, interrupting everyone's actions. The caller ID showed Lu Yining's private number.

After the call was connected, Lu Yining's anxious voice came from the other end: "Xiao Lin, get out of there quickly! There are unidentified people moving in that direction, most likely sent by the mastermind behind this."

As soon as he finished speaking, footsteps were heard outside, followed by the sound of a door being violently slammed. The situation became extremely urgent.

"Use the fire escape!" Lin Xiao gave the order decisively, and several people quickly carried out the evacuation mission according to the original plan.

At the same time, outside the building, the police who had just arrived and were about to carry out the rescue ran into another group of obviously hostile people, and the two sides immediately entered a standoff...

On the other side, the mysterious caller showed a sly smile after hanging up the phone: "It seems that I underestimated them, but it doesn't matter, the real game has just begun..."

(Note: The following dialogue is the suspense left at the end of this chapter)

Lin Xiao and his group sprinted down the long, dark stairwell, their pursuers roaring behind them. Suddenly, the road turned a corner. Lin Xiao stopped and looked back at his teammates: "Let's split up. This will increase our chances of survival. Remember, keep communication open and report any progress!"

"Okay, be careful!" Sheng Nanting nodded in response.

"Wait a moment," Lawyer Chen hurriedly called out to everyone, "Remember, no matter what happens, we must unite as one. As long as we work together, no difficulty is insurmountable."

"That's right," Lu Yining said firmly, "What we have to do now is to protect ourselves and then find an opportunity to fight back."

The four exchanged a final encouraging smile, then turned and rushed towards their respective exits. Meanwhile, the entire building seemed enveloped by some invisible force, awaiting the judgment of an unknown fate...