I Promised Them It Would Be Fine

Zhang Qifeng did not explain what that great opportunity was.

Qin Annian left the Chief's office and connected to the mission system of Ju Zi.

"Serial number 4396, Peace Officer Qin Annian requests reinstatement."

Not long after.

Ju Zi sent over a mission.

[Suppress the remnants of the Cultivation Holders Association and gang members in the southwest jurisdiction of the Old District, and assist the Assault Team in advancing from the southwest toward the underground base.]

Qin Annian arrived at the parking lot, drove a police car, and headed toward the Old District.

At this moment.

The person from the Intelligence and Technical Support Brigade responsible for coordinating with Qin Annian also connected to his communication channel.

"Hello, Peace Officer Qin."

"I am Supply Ship."

"Before you arrive at the jurisdiction, there is some key intelligence you need to pay attention to."

"First, the Cultivation Holders Association has already placed you on their bounty list."

"As long as you appear in their line of sight, it is highly likely you will be ambushed, so please be sure to be careful."

"Second, a large number of gang members have infiltrated your jurisdiction. The Assault Team is clearing them building by building, and manpower is extremely tight."

"Currently, your jurisdiction is in urgent need of order being restored; this will be your primary task moving forward."

The road leading to the Old District was under traffic control, and only authorized vehicles could pass.

Therefore.

Qin Annian drove at a high speed.

In about ten minutes, he arrived at the outskirts of the Old District.

Through the windshield, Qin Annian could see that the sky over the Old District was obscured by thick smoke, with flames illuminating the billowing black clouds.

To block the view of the drones in the sky, the people from the Cultivation Holders Association were setting fires everywhere in the Old District.

Fire trucks, escorted by infantry fighting vehicles, were heading deep into various fire points to extinguish them, but as soon as one fire was put out, a second and third fire scene would quickly emerge.

Firefighting helicopters had already taken off, but it would still take some time for them to arrive.

"Peace Officer Qin."

"Currently, the control of Sky Net has dropped significantly and cannot provide you with timely vision, so please be extra careful."

At the edge of the jurisdiction.

Rows of anti-riot barriers were set up, and residents of the Old District were lining up in an orderly fashion, registering and receiving new-generation personal identity cards with the help of relevant government staff.

Not far away.

Buses transporting residents were departing and arriving from time to time.

"Peace Officer Qin!"

At this moment.

A young member of the Assault Team who had received the notification walked toward Qin Annian.

"I am Zheng Yi, the person left behind here by the Assault Team."

"Where is Captain Chen?"

Hearing Qin Annian's question, Zheng Yi replied:

"Captain Chen is leading the team to clear out these few buildings."

He took out his combat panel and drew a circle on a section of the map of the southwest jurisdiction.

"According to the intelligence we received."

"The gang members in the Old District are showing signs of unusual gathering."

"The other squads are already deployed in various places to intercept them."

"Captain Chen intends to take the initiative to clear out those who have already gathered here."

Qin Annian saw Zheng Yi hesitating, his face full of uncertainty, so he continued to ask:

"Is there anything else?"

Zheng Yi took a deep breath and said to Qin Annian:

"The Cultivation Holders Association has already placed a high bounty on you, Peace Officer Qin."

"Their counterattack is very frantic right now, and Captain Chen suspects that these gang members gathering here is very likely for this reason as well."

Therefore, to avoid any accidents, the Assault Team must take the initiative to strike and disperse them before they can gather in large numbers.

"However."

"We still haven't figured out what exactly the Cultivation Holders Association is planning."

"Captain Chen told me to warn you to be extremely careful and not to venture deep into the jurisdiction."

Qin Annian looked at the Peace Officer jurisdiction, where black smoke billowed and flames soared into the sky, and nodded calmly.

"I will be careful."

Just then.

A commotion suddenly broke out in the queue of people.

"Peace Officer Qin!"

A boy was waving his hands and shouting, trying to climb over the barricades.

The surrounding government personnel walked over quickly, preparing to "suppress" him.

"It's fine."

"Leave it to me."

Qin Annian walked over, waved his hand, and said.

"Big Brother Qin!"

"Those people took Lin Zi'ang away!"

"You have to find someone to save him!"

"Some bastard must have snitched to those scumbags!"

The one speaking was the older boy who had asked Qin Annian yesterday if "everything would be alright."

As for Lin Zi'ang, he was the kid from yesterday who had been keeping watch on the building before being dragged off by Qin Annian to practice his stance.

Upon hearing this.

Qin Annian's eyes narrowed instantly.

"I understand."

"Follow their instructions and go settle down in the Temporary Housing District first."

"I will make sure Lin Zi'ang comes back safe and sound."

After the older boy left with the crowd, Zheng Yi, who was standing to the side, said in a grave voice:

"Peace Officer Qin."

"It's too dangerous; you can't go."

"I've already reported the relevant information to Captain Chen, and he will arrange for personnel to find that kid."

Qin Annian took a deep breath.

The smell of charred debris and gunpowder smoke flooded his nose.

He felt his blood being ignited by the sight of these flames.

"I promised them yesterday that as long as I was here, they would be fine."

"I'll leave this place to you all."

Having said that.

Qin Annian returned to his vehicle and took down a long case, strapping it to his back.

Immediately.

He stepped forward and headed deep into the Peace Officer jurisdiction.

Seeing this, the Assault Team member could only report the situation helplessly.

"This jurisdiction is the most abnormal; they are definitely coming for Peace Officer Qin."

"Something huge is about to happen here!"

His expression shifted constantly, and finally, he stomped his foot and followed Qin Annian's silhouette into the depths of the jurisdiction.

Flames soared into the sky, and thick smoke billowed.

The fire-fighting facilities inside the dilapidated buildings had long since ceased to function.

There was no water in any of the fire hydrants, so fire-fighting water had to be transported in by water trucks.

To extinguish the fires as quickly as possible, they had to rely on fire-fighting helicopters.

Most of the people in the outer buildings had already been evacuated.

After all.

The residents of the Old District had recognized the reality of the situation.

The City Government was determined to rebuild the Old District and had already launched a war against the Cultivation Holders Association hidden deep within it.

If they continued to stay in the "War Zone," they would likely lose their lives.

Under these circumstances, no matter how reluctant they were, they had no choice but to leave.

There were also some elderly people who felt that even if they were to die, they wanted to die on their "native soil," and were unwilling to leave.

They thought that by sealing the iron doors, they could shut out the chaos outside.

However.

When the fire snakes spread toward them, despair instantly surged into their hearts!

The pace of the Security Bureau's advance slowed down precisely because they had to divert manpower to save people.

Thick smoke billowed in the stairwell.

Amidst the crackling sound of the raging fire, weak cries for help drifted out from the rooms.

"Help!"

"Is anyone there?"

"Save me!"

BOOM!

The iron door, its lock deformed and jammed by the intense heat, was smashed open by a single punch!

Qin Annian, clad in a combat suit and gripping a short gun, braced the door that was on the verge of collapsing.

Zheng Yi rushed into the smoke-filled room and quickly carried an old man out on his back.

At this moment.

The old man's consciousness was already somewhat hazy.

Zheng Yi fed him a little water, and his consciousness cleared up slightly.

"Old man."

"Have you seen Lin Zi'ang?"

Qin Annian took this opportunity to ask.

"Lin Zi'ang?"

"That little rascal?"

Having just walked through the gates of hell, the fear in the old man's eyes was still surging.

However.

Upon hearing Qin Annian's question, he hurriedly said:

"It was the people from the Iron Rod Gang!"

"They kidnapped Lin Zi'ang and his whole family last night!"

Finally, a lead!

Qin Annian immediately said to the Supply Ship:

"I'm going to the Iron Rod Gang's territory."

"Help me plan the route."