Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 29 Cat 2
Inside the cat's body?
Li Yiduo's words startled everyone, and then they seemed to be deep in thought.

These days, new methods are constantly emerging. Besides using human bodies, transportation and similar methods have also occurred frequently. However, the high cost and the requirements for transportation qualifications still deter many from pursuing this approach. Most of the previous methods are still relatively straightforward; this kind of thing is something I've never heard of before.

"Zhao Liang's level of harm needs to be raised further."

Nie Guoqiang spoke with a serious expression, his voice deep: "It seems he's not only a key participant in the gambling syndicate, but also a core member. Let's mark him as a priority in the internal system; we can't let this kind of person continue to cause trouble."

"understand!"

Zhang Yong nodded, took out his phone, and operated it for a while.

But in the current situation, there's no point in saying anything more. After all, it's all just Li Yiduo's deduction. To prove it's relevant, they must rescue the cat from the mud and actually find it.

But it will take another day or two before the rescue equipment reaches the island, and no one knows what other accidents might happen by then.

Nie Guoqiang couldn't possibly risk his brother's life.

"Or, how about we find a plank? A long one, stretch it out as far as possible, and then our people can lie on the plank and incline over little by little?"

One of Wu Chun's subordinates made a suggestion.

"You can try it, but you should also tie a rope around your waist so that you can pull yourself back quickly if there is an accident."

Wu Chun nodded.

"Mimi, where are you going?"

Zhang Ke suddenly spoke, drawing everyone's attention.

The meritorious cat that had led everyone to this place and successfully found clues for the case actually jumped onto the rope and slowly walked into the muddy puddles.

The rope, about two fingers thick, was already quite thick for a cat. Lingo could not only walk on it as if it were flat ground, but he could even turn around nimbly. However, his expression wasn't good; he was deeply regretful for his impulsive actions.

"Why did I impulsively run up here? What does the cat's life or death have to do with me! Just because I heard that what it had could sentence Zhao Liang to death, I ran out to cause trouble for myself?"

Lin Ge cursed under his breath, trying to justify himself as he cautiously made his way towards the cat in the center of the mud.

People outside dared not breathe, and could only desperately pull the rope tighter to prevent the beloved cat from accidentally falling off.

Soon, Lingo arrived above the cat's head.

With his buttocks sticking out and his head down, Lin Ge leaned over in an awkward position to look down.

After a cursory observation, he realized the cat was indeed in poor condition. Aside from its gruesome appearance, it was covered in numerous wounds. These wounds, made more visible by the water, were clearly not all man-made, but rather the cruel scars of repeated fights with other cats. Due to the unsanitary conditions of the muddy pit, several wounds were inflamed and festering, emitting an unpleasant odor. Even its tail was shorter than expected, the stump gruesome. The reason it remained motionless was partly out of fear of the people outside, but also partly because it had truly reached its limit.

"mum……"

Sensing Ringo's arrival, the cat opened its left eye, which was floating above the mud, and let out a weak meow.

Its gaze toward Ringo was filled with wariness and fear; clearly, the cats brought here did not live a good life.

"Don't move! I'm coming to save you!"

Lin Ge cried out, deciding to prioritize saving lives.

He was really curious about how the cat had survived. It was incredibly resilient, given its injuries and the desperate situation it had been in.

Lin Ge didn't know how many cats had been buried in this quagmire, but it was clear that only this one was still alive. How could Lin Ge ignore its desperate struggle for survival?
But... how do I pull it up?
Lingo looked at his not-so-strong claws.

"mum……"

The cat meowed again, this time with a hint of life in its voice. It flicked its severed tail and struggled, but couldn't break free of the mud, only causing some bubbles to rise from the sewage below.

"Damn it, let's fight!"

Lin Ge gritted his teeth, lay down with his belly pressed against the rope, and stretched his left paw down as far as he could, finally reaching the wet and dirty fur of the cat below.

But that alone is not enough to pull it up.

After two attempts, Lin Ge still couldn't find a place to gain leverage. "Meow..."

After resting for a while, the cat below regained some strength and used its strength to support its upper body as it climbed up, its front paws slapping against the rope.

With the two cats working together, one above and one below, it took quite a while to finally get one of the cat's front paws hooked onto the rope, successfully pulling its upper body out of the mud.

but……

That's all we can go!
Both Ringo and the police officers observing nervously on the shore noticed that the cat's lower body was still firmly trapped in the mud. It seemed that something was binding it or pulling on its legs, preventing it from climbing out no matter what.

At the same time, the cat's unusually round belly also attracted everyone's attention.

"Pregnant, or?"

The police officers exchanged glances, each with their own suspicions.

"Mimi, catch the rope! Try to loop it around this cat, and we'll pull it up first!"

Nie Guoqiang never stopped. After seeing Lin Ge get on the rope, he quickly got another long rope, tied a slipknot at the end, and then swung it forcefully near the two cats.

"Damn it, you're making things difficult for me!"

Lin Ge grumbled somewhat irritably; the surrounding environment and smell were becoming unbearable. Unfortunately, Nie Guoqiang was useless; the rope was still more than ten meters away when he threw it, forcing Lin Ge to turn back and retrieve it himself.

"mum?"

The still-struggling cat saw Ringo turn to leave and let out a sharp, urgent cry.

"Shut up! I'm going to go find something to save you!"

Lin Ge cursed and turned around on the rope, rubbed the disgusting stuff on his hands, and then slowly walked to the top of the rope, squatted down and hooked it up.

But... how do I pull the rope across?

If you don't exert yourself properly, you might end up falling into the mud yourself.

Lin Ge's expression was uncertain. In the end, he could only helplessly open his mouth wide and bite the knot, enduring the strong nausea that was drilling into his throat. Then, with his head down and using his limbs, he moved forward step by step.

"What a wonderful cat! Amazing! You're really something!"

Wu Chun exclaimed in admiration from the shore.

Every move this cat made astonished him. Its choices, its determination to complete the task, and its courage to overcome difficulties all surpassed anything he knew of in any animal. Putting aside its dirtiness and stench, the fact that this cat understood Nie Guoqiang's meaning and knew where the knots were and where to send them proved its intelligence surpassed all its rivals. How could such a cat belong to that scoundrel Nie Guoqiang?
"Hmph! How could my cat, Nie Guoqiang's cat, be anything less than excellent!"

Nie Guoqiang sneered, but his expression was rather unpleasant. He unconsciously thought of the police dog from back then, which was just as intelligent and capable.

Amidst the exclamations and encouragement of the police officers on the shore, Lin Ge finally managed to reach the cat's head in the mud pit by pulling on the cat leash.

But since the guy was holding onto the rope, the noose couldn't possibly fit around his neck or body. Lin Ge slapped the guy's forepaw without hesitation, signaling him to let go quickly so they could hurry.

"mum?"

The cat looked puzzled, but after seeing Lin Ge's eyes, a hint of fear and trust flashed in them, and it obediently let go, allowing itself to fall back into the mud.

"Damn it! Don't look at me like that!"

Lin Ge grumbled irritably, but his hands didn't stop moving. After pulling the collar around the cat's neck, Lin Ge observed it again and realized that if he pulled it ashore in the current state, the cat would likely be strangled to death!

After observing the cat in the mud for so long, Lin Ge already had a guess in his mind about what was binding it.

So, to the disbelief of the police officers on the shore, Ling Ge took a deep breath, jumped off the rope, and plunged straight into the stinking mud. He landed in the filthy water, completely soaked, while the cat beside him stared in disbelief. Then, without a word, he grabbed the rope and looped it around the cat's waist.

"Mimi!"

Nie Guoqiang's face turned ashen. He turned and roared, "Quickly pull the rope and get Mimi out!"

(End of this chapter)