"Cultivator, please remain calm. We will do our utmost to meet your demands. Please ensure the hostages' safety..."
A public security officer held a crystal engraved with an Amplification Formation, loudly trying to soothe the cultivator inside the room.
"As everyone can see, the scene behind me is where the incident occurred. The public security officers are currently confronting the suspect. Because there are numerous hostages, they are negotiating with that cultivator."
The host explained the situation at the scene. Plenty of onlookers had gathered nearby, kept outside by the cordon.
"According to the information we have received, this cultivator took the shop hostage because he owed enormous debts. This should have been his motive for the crime..."
Jiang Wanshang stood amid the noisy crowd, looking up at the Crystal Panel broadcasting the news. There was little fluctuation in her expression.
When the cultivator's appearance and name appeared on the screen, she took a black-covered notebook from the bag she carried with her.
Jiang Wanshang opened the notebook. Many names were written across its white pages, and she took out a pen to write down the name mentioned in the news as well.
The host noticed the commotion behind him, and his expression immediately turned visibly excited. "Someone has come out of the shop! They appear to be one of the hostages! The public security team has rushed inside..."
The people watching from the street immediately broke into startled cries. They seemed equally shocked by this sudden turn of events.
"...According to the latest information, the criminal has been confirmed dead. Preliminary findings indicate that the cause of death was cardiac paralysis." The host delivered the newest report.
A wave of discussion followed. The onlookers had already guessed the reason.
"Kira! Kira definitely did this!"
"A true god! Long live