Huangfu Huazhang squeezed Shi Nian's hand, indicating understanding.
The two cautiously stepped into the cell. The space in the cell was relatively narrow, so searching around seemed to be unexpectedly easier.
But both of them fully understood that the simpler it appeared, the more complex defusing this bomb likely would be. At the very least, it would definitely be more challenging than the earlier "Peacock Flies Southeast" one.
Suddenly, Huangfu Huazhang turned, pushing Shi Nian out of the room, holding her arms and signaling her to wait outside.
Since basements of almost all buildings in this area were used as air raid shelters, they were constructed to high standards. This one, made of reinforced concrete, had a significant level of earthquake resistance.
Moreover, from the building's exterior, it was evident that this place was reliable: the above-ground sections had been reduced to ruins, yet the basement remained intact.
