"It seems you''ve figured it all out," Yu Can appeared on the second floor of the boiler room, where there was a small window that allowed her to observe the situation below.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The space was vast and silent, amplifying even the smallest sound. She asked, "Do you think you still have a chance to turn the tables?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng chuckled.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
If his guess was correct, this ce would soon be an inferno. The police would find two charred bodies, perhaps distinguishable as male and female, but the high temperature would destroy the DNA, making it impossible to confirm their identities. They would have to search the scene for clues.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
What would they find?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Shoesrger than size 40, belonging to a tall man, like him; a pool of blood that would perfectly match the hair found in Yu Can''s home.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
So, the deceased would be him and "Yu Can."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
His fingerprints were left on the bombponents he had just disarmed, and Yu Can was a "weak woman." It wouldn''t make sense to say she had taken him hostage and they both perished together.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Conversely, if he imed Yu Can was the culprit—traces of his afternoon investigation were still at the police station—it would be reasonable to assume she killed the suspect to avenge her father.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
And if the n seeded, Yu Can would be dead, and the case would be closed.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This script was well-written, he thought to himself. It was intricately plotted, rivaling even Teacher Jian''s work.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But he couldn''t ept such an ending.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"It''s one thing if you want to kill me, but don''t you have any feelings for Cai Xin?" Ji Feng said. "How about this: say I was responsible for her kidnapping, and let her go."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yu Can found this both amusing and surprising. "At this point, you''re still trying to save someone?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng replied, "The child is innocent."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yu Can suddenly became alert, and her head disappeared from the small window.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Then, the sound of cans ttering to the ground could be heard from outside, and the smell of gasoline wafted through the air. Yu Can''s voice came from outside, "Aren''t you going to run?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
How could he not run?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Running might mean being burned to death outside, but not running would definitely mean being burned to death inside. A dead person can''t seek justice, so even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance, he had to stay alive.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng picked up Cai Xin, feeling her breath grow even fainter.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
An overdose of anesthetic can be fatal, and Yu Can must have used arge dose to keep her unconscious. They needed to get her to a hospital quickly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He put Cai Xin on his back, using his jacket as a rope to tie her in ce. Instead of going through the door, he climbed directly up thedder in the boiler room.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Thisdder was for maintenance workers and led to the pipeline opening on the second floor. During coal burning,rge amounts of coal dust were transported through this opening.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
With gasoline outside the door, passing through was impossible, so he nned to escape through the pipeline.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The metaldder had long since corroded, with some welded joints already loose and shaky. Ji Feng was already heavy, and with another person on his back, theirbined weight was certainly not light. As he climbed, screws popped out with each step, causing them to sink slightly with every lost bolt.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng dared not move too slowly, fearing Yu Can would discover them, but he also couldn''t go too fast, lest they fall and suffer a terrible fate.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He climbed with trepidation. At about three meters high, a section was missing, forcing him to grip a protrusion on the nearby wall for support.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Thankfully, the police department regrly conducted physical training; otherwise, after being a desk jockey for so long, he might have had the will but not the strength.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
At a height of four to five meters, it took Ji Feng nearly half a minute to climb. His palms were pierced twice by twisted, rusty nails, causing him to break out in a cold sweat.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But at least they made it up.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The coal dust transport pipeline was still there, just big enough for a person to pass through. He crawled in first, then supported Cai Xin''s head and pulled her in.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
By this time, Yu Can had discovered something was amiss.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She had hoped to preserve the "crime scene" as much as possible, so she didn''t ignite the fire immediately, nning to wait until Ji Feng ran out before setting it ame.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But after more than a minute, he still hadn''te out.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yu Can immediately knew something was wrong. She rushed in and looked, just in time to see Cai Xin''s legs disappearing into the pipeline. She immediately turned and ran towards the second floor.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He had chosen this ce as the final stage, of course not without preparation.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Before bing "Yu Can," he had worked at a thermal power nt for two years. Although it was the toughest and dirtiest job, spending every day covered in coal dust, it had given him a thorough understanding of thisrge building.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He knew where the pipeline led—to the coal grinding room.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
There used to be arge machine there that ground coal into fine powder, but it was gone now. From the coal grinding room, down the stairs and left was the back door of the power nt, where coal trucks usually entered.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yu Can didn''t want toe this far only to fail at thest step.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
There was no choice, he thought, he had to end this quickly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
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Most of the time, Jian Jing found the system quite thoughtful.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Some cards had powerful effects but were limited to use in specific scenarios or missions, effectively preventing her from straying off course. For example, the hypnosis card she drew when dealing with Wang Shi was too useful. Even if she didn''t use it for evil purposes, wouldn''t she be tempted to use it on suspects who refused to confess, making them voluntarily admit their crimes?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It''s worth noting that many crimes initially start with the perpetrator believing they are "doing justice."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Compared to pure evil, crimesmitted in the name of justice are actually more terrifying.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
However, there were a few times when she wished she could use these abilities outside of missions.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Like now.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Whether it was rescuing Ji Feng or capturing Yu Can, the system never issued missions for cases unrted to her personally. So the superpowers she could use now were really limited.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
If only she had x-ray vision, she could immediately locate their positions instead of running around like a headless chicken.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Where on earth did they go?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing tried hard to distinguish the footprints on the ground but couldn''t tell which ones belonged to Ji Feng, as they were all about the same size.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Perhaps the heavens heard herint, for in the quiet night sky, a gunshot rang out.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing had already activated her enhanced senses card and immediately discerned the direction, sprinting with all her might.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Her physical attributes were already maxed out, and while her burst speed couldn''t match Olympic sprinters, it wasn''t far off. With a leap, she shot forward like an arrow released from a bow, covering the distance in the blink of an eye.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It was the original hall of the power nt, quite grand with two floors and a circr atrium in the middle. The original construction was solid, with cement and steel bars still in ce, allowing the roof to remain supported.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Dust was everywhere, and the cement pirs were covered inrge patches of white cobwebs, giving an old and dpidated appearance. Behind the doors leading to other rooms, mes were rising fiercely along the spilled gasoline, with waves of scorching air constantly billowing out, the dazzling mes making one''s eyes ache.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
When Jian Jing arrived, she witnessed a perilous scene.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng was backed against the railing, one hand gripping a girl''s wrist, the other grasping Yu Can''s hand as they struggled over a homemade hunting rifle.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Without hesitation, Jian Jing ran to the bottom of the railing and shouted, "Let go!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng immediately released Cai Xin''s wrist.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The unconscious girl fell, and Jian Jing caught her with outstretched arms.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Her palm felt something wet and sticky.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
It was blood.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Quick, go," Ji Feng said. "She''s in critical condition."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing nced at him, thinking that a man should be able to handle a woman, and promptly ran off carrying Cai Xin. The heat from behind continuously pushed against her body, causing a fine sweat to break out on her back despite the cold winter air.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Cai Xin''s breathing was bing weaker and weaker.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing carried her to a ventted area outside, unbuttoned her sweater, and carefully listened to her heartbeat and breathing. Sensing the gravity of the situation, she immediately dialed 120 for emergency services.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
She opened the car door, turned on the heater, and tried to ce Cai Xin in a spot that was both well-ventted and warm. Then she retrieved the first aid kit from the trunk, preparing to treat her wounds.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Pulling back the sweater, the blood was already half-dry, but the thermal underwear beneath was dry.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Lifting anotheryer, there was still no sign of the expected wound.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Jian Jing suddenly had a realization and grabbed the first aid kit, running back.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yes, the injured person wasn''t Cai Xin, it was Ji Feng.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He had emerged from the pipeline with Cai Xin, barely catching his breath when Yu Can appeared with a gun. From the sound of the gun, it was clear it was homemade, with poor uracy and impure gunpowder.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But even so, at such close range, it was enough to kill.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
With someone chasing from behind, Ji Feng couldn''t risk carrying Cai Xin on his back. In her current condition, even a graze from a stray bullet could be fatal.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
He could only run while holding her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yu Can had undergone breast augmentation surgery but hadn''t fully transitioned, so physically, he still had a man''s stamina. He quickly caught up with them, using the advantage of his firearm to suppress them from a distance.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng knew how to dodge bullets, but insiders knew that the hardest to avoid were not the direct shots, but the stray bullets flying erratically.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Yu Can''s gun was terrible, with bullets jumping chaotically when fired. One ricocheted off the wall and shot straight into Ji Feng''s lung.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Not fatal, but very troublesome.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng hoped for a quick resolution, but Yu Can, having killed so many, had excellent psychological fortitude if nothing else. He knew Ji Feng wasn''t easy to deal with, so he deliberately aimed at Cai Xin.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The railing was rotten and couldn''t bear the weight. Cai Xin was struck by Yu Can''s gun butt and nearly fell over.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Fortunately, Ji Feng was quick-witted and reached out to grab her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
But this also caused his wound to be pulled, with blood foam from his lungs flowing into his trachea, filling his mouth with the taste of rust. More problematic was that lungs are responsible for air exchange, and once damaged, oxygen levels drop dramatically, affecting the body''s entire supply system.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Luckily, Jian Jing arrived.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
As soon as he let go, he could focus on dealing with Yu Can.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The two struggled over the gun for nearly 20 seconds. Yu Can hoped to reim it, while Ji Feng naturally wouldn''t give an inch. He was injured, and with blood loss and oxygen deprivation, the longer it dragged on, the worse it would be for him. So he acted decisively, using his body weight to pin down Yu Can, finally wresting the gun away.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
However, in closebat, the gun wasn''t very useful. But if he backed away to use it, theplex terrain here was more familiar to Yu Can, making escape all too easy.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
So after consideration, Ji Feng decisively abandoned the gun, tossing it down to the floor below.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The mes below were now out of control, desperately licking upwards. Waves of heat rushed up, and the air was thick with smoke. Oxygen levels plummeted asrge amounts of burning particles entered the airways, clogging them.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
This was the most lethal danger in a fire.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"Cough, cough, cough." Ji Feng was already oxygen-deprived, and with the thick smoke, he couldn''t control his body''s instinctive reaction. He coughed incessantly, relying solely on willpower to keep Yu Can subdued.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Controlled by Ji Feng, Yu Can felt his lungs burning with every breath. The more oxygen-deprived he became, the more he wanted to breathe deeply, unable to resist.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"I... I''ll..." he said brokenly, "surrender. I don''t... don''t want to die..."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng didn''t want to drag things out either. He habitually felt for handcuffs in his pocket, but finding none, he had to use his belt as a substitute, binding their wrists together. "Let''s go."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Both men tried to keep low, covering their mouths and noses as they stumbled down the stairs.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Smoke above, mes below, the ground floor was no better. Bright fire surrounded them, making it difficult to discern directions.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
"This way," Yu Can, more familiar with theyout, led him into a small side room with a fire door that could block most of the mes when closed.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Ji Feng''s vision alternated between bright orange light and near-total darkness, but he dared not show any weakness, trying his best to slow his breathing.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
The old fire door slowly closed, suddenly reducing the heat.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0
Almost simultaneously, Yu Can pulled out a knife hidden in his clothes and stabbed it into Ji Feng''s chest.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0