Shi Lan's condition at that moment was almost the same as having lived another lifetime. She had completely become an onlooker.
This feeling was similar to when she had merged with the Heavenly Dao in the Guiyun Realm. The only difference was that the emotional impact she felt had been magnified a thousandfold.
Even the slightest fluctuation of emotion would cause a violent upheaval deep within her soul, like a heart tribulation.
The washing of these distracting thoughts was like great waves sifting sand, cleansing Shi Lan's soul and allowing her to see her true self clearly.
"Check whether there's anything on her. Throw away her phone and whatever else!"
The conversation inside the vehicle did not stop. Shi Lan vaguely sensed someone rummaging through her pockets.
"Nothing much. Just an ID card, Xiao Teng..."
"Throw it away!"
Xiao Teng, who had been staring at the map, soon noticed something wrong.
"It stopped moving."
"That's not right. That section is an elevated road, and there aren't any exits nearby. It shouldn't have stopped around here."
After glancing at the map, Qi Pingxia frowned, switched on the radio, and began contacting reinforcements.
"All units, take note. This is Qi Pingxia of the Criminal Investigation Detachment of Yunhai City Public Security Bureau. We are currently pursuing an unlicensed white van. The target is in the middle section of the S271 elevated road and may leave the expressway via an exit along the route. Requesting support!"
"There are an unknown number of people in the van, and they are holding hostages. Please prioritize the hostages' safety!"
By then, the sky had begun to brighten, and replies soon came through the radio.
"Received..."
"Received..."
"Target locked. We are about to approach the exit leading to Qinghai City."
"There is a lack of