At that moment, I closed my eyes, not wanting to see the bloody scene. But they didn't immediately fall, instead, they were caught by a platform that suddenly extended from the middle with tentacles. I don't know how Xiao Yuande managed it, but after hearing the thudding sound from above, I found him helping several tourists down. Liu Yuning immediately reached out to assist.
Although these hostages were still bound by chains, as long as they didn't fall, they would be alive.
After all the hostages were helped down, Xiao Yuande also came down. I curiously asked him, "Uncle, how did you figure it out?"
"There was a rope hanging from the ceiling. I secretly observed that it was connected to the chains here, and I also found a gear connected to a controller between the rope. I had studied mechanical engineering before and understood the principle, so I knew a platform would appear here. Actually, I was just taking a gamble at the time. I didn't expect it to work. This is actually luck!"
"No way? Uncle, what major did you graduate in?"
"Criminal investigation. Mechanical engineering was supposed to be my elective. But after graduation, I joined the special forces. My grandfather was also a soldier and participated in the Korean War!"
"That impressive?" As we helped the hostages and chatted, Du Qitai said somewhat angrily, "You guys are really optimistic. Do you think it's over just like that?"
"Du Qitai, your plan has failed again. I'm telling you, we'll find your trace soon!" Liu Yuning said confidently.
"Heh heh, you're thinking too simply. Do you know where I am? Keep going down, and there are even more exciting games waiting for you on the next floor!"
"Again? When did we say we wanted to continue playing with you?" Liu Yuning said dismissively.
"What can you do if you don't play? Aren't you afraid I'll just poison you to death?"
He Xin made a face helplessly, "Poison us then. I don't believe you. You're staying here alone, and no one knows. You'll just suffocate!"
"Ah ah ha, do you think I really wouldn't dare? Even if you die, I can still invite other tourists!"
"So what? Those ordinary people die within a few moves, and you won't find it fun!"
He Xin originally wanted to retort a few more words, but I pulled her back, "Don't provoke this guy. He might really do it if he's pushed!"
"Alas, then let's keep going. Dad, don't worry! I have another move," He Xin said softly, giving me a wink. I didn't understand what she meant at the time, but seeing that she seemed serious, I pretended nothing had happened and said to the others, "Let's go down first!"
The group was hesitant at first, but seeing that we had already left, they had no choice but to follow.
After descending, we found another story appearing before our eyes. This time, we seemed to have arrived at a vast aquarium, with countless huge fish tanks arranged. It looked like this place had attracted many tourists before.
Countless fish swam through the blue water around artificial mountains. Colorful fish lanterns illuminated the surroundings, stimulating many fish to dart about joyfully. Lights shone down on us from above in the corridor. The aquarium had an elegant environment, designed with a retro feel. Walking here, several tourists actually forgot their current danger for a moment and curiously admired the fish schools around them.
But just as everyone was engrossed in watching, the fish tanks began to crackle and explode. At the same time, I heard a hissing sound, and in a large fish tank nearby that was not filled with water, a light flickered on. It was because it lit up that we simultaneously witnessed that many people were tied up inside the fish tank!
These people, men and women, old and young, all had their eyes covered with black tape, their mouths stuffed with white cloth, and their hands tied behind their backs. Their clothes were tattered and soaked. I moved closer and, at that moment, I noticed that the wires nearby were broken, and electricity was flowing through the water on the ground!
"No!" I only managed to shout, and the electricity had already spread. The hostages squatting in the fish tank were within the range of the current!
Du Qitai burst into laughter at this moment, "Detective He, let's see how you save them this time. There's no time limit here, but you must stop the electricity from spreading, otherwise these poor hostages will be sent to their doom! Hahaha! Good luck!"
"Du Qitai, you demon, the electricity has already started, how can I..." Before I could finish, there was a loud bang from a motor nearby. It exploded!
Even more current flowed through the water. In this situation, let alone saving the hostages, even we were in extreme danger.
Soon, Liu Yuning and the others felt themselves being shocked, and I also felt my limbs go numb. I struggled to walk towards the glass tank and touched the glass. The people inside were simultaneously writhing from the electric current. They were trembling and about to collapse!
I was also in immense pain from the endless current. People who have never experienced an electric shock cannot understand this feeling.
My nerves felt like they were being torn apart by countless ants. All my blood vessels were penetrated by the strong current, which entered my bloodstream and violently tore at it, causing me to break out in cold sweat from the pain.
"I, I'm here to save you!"
The hostages made groaning sounds, wanting to resist but unable to move even an inch due to the electric current!
Is it really over?
With the electricity flowing so wildly, I estimated I wouldn't last for another minute. I even felt death slowly approaching behind me, his heavy footsteps and tall, dark figure unfolding his chaotic wings and reaching out a terrifying ghost hand to grip my shoulder.
I didn't dare to look back, fearing that the moment I saw his rotten, distorted face, I would truly be dragged into the hellish abyss!
The electricity slowly climbed to my forehead and covered my entire body, but I still didn't retreat. I used my body to smash through the glass with great difficulty. I don't know where the strength came from, but when I turned my head, I saw that it was Xiao Yuande who did it!
He seemed unharmed and rushed into the fish tank, pulling down a lever behind him fiercely!
With a loud click, the electricity on the ground actually began to disappear slowly. I quickly went into the fish tank, untied the hostages' ropes, and removed the white cloth from their mouths and the tape from their eyes. Only then did these people see us and nervously ask, "Are you really police?"
"Of course, you are safe. We will definitely..." I was about to finish this sentence when my back suddenly went numb again!