The day has ended.

Lin Fan left work and drove on the road. It was the evening rush hour, with many cars and people on the street. Lin Fan usually avoids rush hour by leaving work a bit earlier or later, but today was different. He received a call from Loli before finishing work, asking for his help.

Upon inquiry, Lin Fan learned that a prisoner had escaped from Yun City Prison today. Apparently, the escapee was the main culprit of a murder case and had mysteriously disappeared during an outing today.

The prison immediately contacted the police to begin an investigation, but the police couldn't find any useful clues. This prisoner is extremely dangerous and could potentially harm others, so he must be recaptured as soon as possible.

The higher-ups gave the police 24 hours; the fugitive must be apprehended within a day.

Lin Fan had shown impressive skills during the previous pursuit of Zhong Huofang, so Loli immediately thought of seeking Lin Fan's help. Naturally, Lin Fan didn't hesitate to assist.

Lin Fan was now driving towards the scene of the incident.

But there was a traffic jam ahead, forcing Lin Fan to get stuck in the jam.

Ring, ring, ring...

The phone rang. Lin Fan saw that it was Wei Yue'er calling and answered it.

"I just left the Wu Family. After today's discussion with Elder Wu, he has accepted our proposal and is willing to reform the company," said Wei Yue'er on the other end of the phone.

Lin Fan nodded in satisfaction, "Good, now that the Wu Corporation matter is resolved, Miss Wu can work with peace of mind for us. By the way, any movement from the Jiangnan Wei Family?"

Wei Yue'er said, "They're still trying to provide funds to Elder Wu, using it as leverage to persuade Elder Wu to stop Miss Wu."

Lin Fan laughed, "Wei Tiansheng only regards Elder Wu as a pawn. We're solving the problem at its root; even a fool would know which to choose."

Wei Yue'er added, "Elder Wu isn't a fool."

Lin Fan said, "Thank you for your hard work today. Go home and rest early."

Wei Yue'er replied, "It's not hard. I plan to return to the company. Are you still there?"

Lin Fan said, "I finished work; I've got something to handle later."

"Okay." Wei Yue'er sounded a bit disappointed. She was hoping to return to the company and see Lin Fan, so they could finish work together.

Lin Fan advised, "You shouldn't go back to the company. Go straight home and rest. See you tomorrow."

"Alright," Wei Yue'er reluctantly agreed.

Lin Fan then hung up. At that moment, the traffic started moving, and Lin Fan drove along with it.

On the other side, Wei Yue'er held her phone, her expression somewhat complex.

She knew very well that what she did today was defying her brother, Wei Tiansheng. If he found out, he'd definitely be angry. She wasn't sure what he would do next.

Wei Yue'er was a bit worried about how things would develop, but her eyes soon firmed. Since she chose to come back to the Mortal, she was determined to do the job well. No matter what happens in the future, she only sought to have a clear conscience.

"He'll understand me, won't he? He definitely will!" Wei Yue'er thought of Lin Fan, believing that he would understand her actions. This thought brought her comfort.

Lin Fan barely managed to get through the long line of cars, finally reaching an intersection with a red light, so he had to stop and wait.

A crowd of pedestrians crossed in front on the crosswalk.

Lin Fan naturally watched the pedestrians ahead. Suddenly, a figure caught his eye, making him feel astonished.

It was a woman in her twenties, with long hair styled in two large braids, her face covered with a veil, obscuring her features. She wore a traditional-style long dress, accentuating her exquisite figure, almost like a fairy descending to the mortal realm.

This attire naturally caught the attention of passersby, who began scrutinizing her.

However, most onlookers only saw her unique dress and didn't think much of it, assuming she was just a fan of traditional style.

Nowadays, wearing traditional Hanfu in public isn't particularly novel. Among young people, it's even considered trendy.

But in Lin Fan's eyes, this woman was clearly not just a traditional style enthusiast. Lin Fan noticed a dagger hidden at her waist — not a toy, but a real weapon!

The woman's steps were light yet steady, exuding an air distinct from ordinary people.

Lin Fan was intrigued and watched her for a while longer.

Unexpectedly, she suddenly turned her head, her gaze landing directly on Lin Fan. She sensed Lin Fan observing her, so she glanced at him. Her eyes were sharp, as if warning Lin Fan.

That look alone was enough to make anyone hesitant to meet her gaze, instinctively lowering their head, afraid to look again.

But Lin Fan remained composed, calmly watching her.

This clearly surprised the woman. Her delicate brows furrowed before she turned away, quickening her pace slightly, no longer acknowledging Lin Fan.

Soon, she crossed the street and merged into the crowd.

When the traffic light turned green, Lin Fan resumed driving without pause.

For Lin Fan, it was merely a brief encounter — just a particularly interesting pedestrian spotted while waiting at a red light, so he paid it no further mind.

Exiting the Yun City District, Lin Fan drove straight towards the suburbs, arriving near Yun City Prison at a quarry.

By now, a police barricade had been set up at the quarry entrance, with patrol cars parked outside and officers on the move.

Lin Fan called Loli, "I'm here."

Soon, Loli emerged from the quarry to meet Lin Fan's car. Seeing Lin Fan, a smile appeared on Loli's previously stern face.

Lin Fan got out and approached Loli, asking, "What's the situation?"

Loli replied, "This afternoon, the prisoner was working at this quarry. Just before the end of the workday, he climbed the wall and escaped. By the time the guards noticed, he was gone. We've identified which gate he exited from, but the area outside is desolate with no surveillance, so we can't determine his whereabouts."

Lin Fan said, "Take me there to have a look."

Loli led Lin Fan into the quarry, arriving beneath a high wall. A canopy was set up here for the prisoners to rest.

At the scene, officers were processing evidence.

A middle-aged man in a suit noticed Loli bringing Lin Fan over and approached proactively, "Officer Luo, who is this?"

Loli introduced, "Let me introduce you. This is Warden Brother Zhao. Brother Zhao, this is Lin Fan."

The warden extended his hand to Lin Fan with a smile, "Mr. Lin, are you a colleague from the Criminal Investigation Team?"

Lin Fan smiled, "No, I'm just an enthusiastic citizen."

The warden was momentarily taken aback, laughing, "Haha, Mr. Lin has a good sense of humor."

Lin Fan said, "I'm serious."

Loli added, "He's really not a police officer. I asked him to come help, hoping he might discover something."

The warden was surprised to realize that Lin Fan truly wasn't a police officer, just a passionate citizen. Why did the police solicit his help?

The warden found it curious.

Lin Fan examined the surroundings briefly, "This prisoner is quite agile. He climbed onto the canopy, then from the top of that, ascended the wall and jumped over."

The warden nodded, as Lin Fan described what they already knew. The canopy was the only possible escape route for the prisoner.

However, in the next moment, the warden was visibly surprised.