East Sea City's western side.
Here, a thick overgrowth of weeds had taken hold, with a dozen or so abandoned chemical plants standing tall—relics of a bygone industrial era from the last century.
Ye Xuan brought his figure to a halt at a crossroads, with three different paths leading toward their respective chemical plants.
Standing at the intersection, Ye Xuan first surveyed the area, then took a deep breath through his nose, sniffing the air laced with chemical scents. Comparing it with the smell of the dust particle he had encountered earlier, he was able to discern that the path on the left had a more similar smell!
"This is the place."
With a glint in his eye, Ye Xuan wasted no time, and bolted down the left path.
...
At the same time, within a derelict building of a nearby abandoned chemical factory, Bai Wenrou's complexion was pale as she was bound to a chair, unable to move.
"You out-of-your-minds cowards, daring to kidnap a police detective! Release me this instant."
