Su Mu gritted his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain as he staggered toward the blaring sirens in the distance.
With each step, it felt as if countless steel needles were piercing deep into his body, tugging at the various wounds that marred his skin. The heart-wrenching agony nearly sent him into unconsciousness.
Yet, a strong sense of mission burned within him. He knew that only by gritting his teeth and persevering could he convey the unspeakable conspiracy of the Xuanming Sect to Ye Qiu and Captain Zhao, potentially stopping this band of villains from continuing their nefarious deeds and endangering society.
Finally, not far ahead, he caught sight of the flashing red and blue lights of a police car.
Like a glimmer of hope after being lost in darkness for so long, a spark of determination flickered in Su Mu's eyes.
Summoning the last remnants of his strength, he desperately waved his arm in an attempt to attract the attention of the police vehicle.
The police car came to a swift halt, and several officers jumped out with agility.
When they recognized the bloodied figure before them as Su Mu, shock washed over their faces.
One officer couldn't help but exclaim, "Doctor Su! What happened to you? How did you get so badly hurt?"
At that moment, Su Mu was barely hanging on to life, but he still managed to speak in a weak yet resolute voice. "Quick... take me to the hospital... I have crucial information that I must share with Ye Qiu and Captain Zhao! We can't delay any longer..."
The officers wasted no time, carefully assisting Su Mu into the police car before speeding off toward the hospital.
Meanwhile, Ye Qiu and Captain Zhao, who were on a mission, received an urgent report from the police about Su Mu's unfortunate attack in the park. They learned that he was severely injured and in critical condition.
Upon hearing this news, anxiety surged within them; they wished they could instantly fly to the hospital to understand the situation better.
Their expressions changed dramatically as shock flooded over them like a tidal wave.
Without a moment's hesitation, they rushed toward the hospital at breakneck speed.
When Ye Qiu and Captain Zhao finally arrived at the hospital, they hurriedly rushed into the ward.
On the bed lay Su Mu, pale and slightly weak, receiving careful attention from the medical staff.
"Su Mu, what on earth happened?" Ye Qiu asked anxiously, her voice filled with concern as she quickly approached the bedside and tightly grasped Su Mu's hand.
Struggling against his discomfort, Su Mu slowly opened his eyes and, in a faint voice, recounted the harrowing experience he had in the park to Ye Qiu and Captain Zhao.
He detailed his encounter with Uncle Wang and the shocking revelation that he was actually affiliated with the Xuanming Sect.
After listening to Su Mu's account, Captain Zhao was furious, his fists clenched tightly as he gritted his teeth and said, "Damn it! I can’t believe we’ve been kept in the dark by those Xuanming Sect bastards all this time. This Uncle Wang, who seemed so honest and straightforward, turned out to be a spy planted among us by the Xuanming Sect!"
Ye Qiu’s expression was grave, her gaze deep and sharp as if trying to see through the current predicament to uncover the hidden truth behind it.
After a moment of contemplation, she spoke steadily, "The situation is urgent. Our immediate priority is to quickly ascertain the next move of the Xuanming Sect. Otherwise, the consequences could be dire." She then turned to Su Mu, a glimmer of hope in her eyes as she pressed on, "Su Mu, think carefully. Did you hear anything specific that Uncle Wang and that mysterious person discussed? Even a fragment of their conversation could be crucial for us to uncover their plot."
At her words, Su Mu furrowed his brow slightly, straining to recall the scene from earlier.
After a long pause, he hesitantly replied, "I vaguely remember that the mysterious person seemed to give Uncle Wang instructions to proceed with their next steps according to their original plan. But... I’m not sure what that original plan entailed." He looked at Ye Qiu and Captain Zhao with an expression of guilt.
Upon hearing this, Ye Qiu frowned deeply, lost in thought.
The ward fell silent for a moment, only the faint sounds of medical equipment breaking the heavy atmosphere.
What kind of actions would the Xuanming Sect take next?
Where would they choose to launch their offensive, and at what time? Everything was shrouded in uncertainty and suspense, leaving a sense of unease in the air.
"We must hurry to find Uncle Wang and do everything we can to uncover the truth from him!" Ye Qiu said, her expression grave.
Captain Zhao, hearing this, nodded without hesitation in agreement.
He immediately issued orders for his subordinates to initiate a comprehensive search and pursuit operation targeting Uncle Wang.
While everyone was busy with their tasks, Ye Qiu continued to ponder deeply.
Suddenly, she recalled something that Li Wenxuan had mentioned earlier—a mysterious figure had instructed him to assist with certain aftermath tasks. "Could it be that the matters Li Wenxuan is handling are somehow connected to the conspiracy being secretly plotted by the Xuanming Sect?" The thought ignited in her mind like wildfire, consuming all her thoughts.
Realizing the urgency of the situation, Ye Qiu wasted no time in reallocating personnel to conduct a new round of thorough interrogation of Li Wenxuan.
She hoped that through this interrogation, she could extract more crucial clues from Li Wenxuan's mouth that would help unravel the mystery.
Time ticked away, and after several hours of tense and lengthy questioning, Li Wenxuan, who had remained tight-lipped until then, finally succumbed to the psychological pressure and confessed everything.
It turned out that he had indeed followed the instructions of the mysterious figure to transport a batch of special precious medicinal materials to an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of Jianghai City.
"Those materials could very well be the key ingredients that the Xuanming Sect is using to concoct poison!" Ye Qiu said gravely, her gaze fixed ahead as if she could already see the terrifying poison spreading from those materials.
"We can't waste any time; we need to head straight to that abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city and stop them before the Xuanming Sect can act!" Ye Qiu declared decisively. As soon as she finished speaking, she and Captain Zhao led a group of police officers at breakneck speed toward the outskirts of Jianghai City.
When they finally arrived at their destination, they found the door of the abandoned warehouse tightly shut, surrounded by an eerie silence broken only by the occasional whisper of wind.
"Everyone be careful; we don't know what we're dealing with here. There might be an ambush," Ye Qiu warned in a low voice.
Upon hearing her words, the officers slowed their pace, weapons drawn, cautiously approaching the warehouse door.
At that moment, a deafening explosion suddenly erupted from the warehouse, shaking the very ground.
In an instant, flames shot into the sky, and the entire warehouse was engulfed in a raging inferno.
"This is bad! They want to destroy all the evidence!" Captain Zhao exclaimed in shock.
Ye Qiu's face turned pale in an instant, and without hesitation, she ordered, "Everyone, rush into the warehouse immediately!"
However, the fire inside the warehouse was ferocious, with thick smoke billowing everywhere. The scorching flames and choking smoke intertwined to form an insurmountable barrier, making it impossible to approach even a step.
"Damn it! We're too late!" Ye Qiu gritted her teeth and shouted angrily, filled with unwillingness and rage.
What kind of conspiracy was the Xuanming Sect plotting?
This question weighed heavily on everyone's hearts like a massive stone.
Why did they want to burn down the warehouse?
And what actions would the mysterious figure lurking in the shadows take?
The storm brewing in Jianghai City was only going to escalate.
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