Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 618 Everything happens for a reason
"Gnawing out eyes, groin grabbing, throat locking, slapping mouth, stabbing ankle... I feel like I've become insidious. Lately, I've been targeting these indecent places when I do things."

Lingo crouched behind a vine, staring blankly at his raised right paw.

That's the downside of being a cat; to subdue an opponent, you have to resort to methods that target vital points but don't kill. If only his furry little paws could use stun guns or tranquilizers, things wouldn't be so complicated.

Lin Ge didn't feel any pity for the unfortunate guy kneeling on the ground in front of him, clutching his groin and convulsing.

After all, this kind of thing deserves to die anyway. Just stopping him from continuing to harm people is already letting him off easy.

"What...is it?"

The others around were all terrified, and no one dared to move. That elusive creature was like a monster; who knew who it would attack next?

The group glanced out and, from this angle, saw that the police boats had already landed on the island. Under the flickering lights, it seemed a large number of police officers had arrived and were rapidly advancing up the mountain, poised to surround them all.

Seeing that things were not going well, these guys didn't dare to stay there any longer.

Capturing a hostage certainly provides leverage in negotiations with the police, but it also carries the risk of angering them and resulting in a harsher sentence. Add to that the monster lurking in the shadows, and this path is no longer viable and offers little value.

So when someone took the lead and hurriedly retreated, the others also turned around and ran away, shouting incoherently as they searched for a place to hide.

Ringo didn't stop them.

They're like turtles in a jar; we can deal with them one by one when it gets light.

Seeing the last person limp away while rubbing his groin, Lin Ge turned around and followed the scent of Gong Caigui and the other two, and soon found them.

Weak and exhausted, and with Bai Hongyu being quite heavy, the two women hadn't run far before they were panting and unable to walk any further. With no sound coming from behind, they cautiously hid in a patch of weeds, remaining silent. They hurriedly untied the ropes from Bai Hongyu's wrists while asking him what was wrong, but Bai Hongyu only shook his head and offered no explanation.

"I reckon this guy is still in a daze! It's his first time encountering such a big scene, and then he gets caught by criminals, which is really embarrassing. As a rookie, this guy is really unlucky!"

Lin Ge didn't show himself, but just quietly watched the three of them.

He couldn't really comment on Bai Hongyu. After all, nobody's a superhero these days, and accidents happen all the time. Police officers aren't gods; no one can guarantee everything will go smoothly. Right now, all that's important is that everything is alright.

"It seems...they haven't caught up?"

Yan Lu was panting and her eyes were filled with tears. She didn't even know why she was crying. She had clearly mustered up the courage to run out, so why was she still trembling all over?
"Thank you... all of you..."

Bai Hongyu tried his best to stay calm and gave the two women a grateful smile.

"It's nothing... You guys were the ones who saved us first... If it weren't for you, who knows what would have become of us now?"

Gong Caigui said with emotion, not regretting her decision. She turned to look at Yan Lu, feeling somewhat ashamed for dragging her into this; however, they were also excited that the two of them had managed to save the policeman together.

"Why talk about this now? I just hope the police arrest all these bastards as soon as possible!"

Yan Lu spoke angrily, but as she gradually calmed down, the increasingly lively noise in the distance gave her a greater sense of security. After hearing the police's voices, it seemed that these bad guys, whom she had been so afraid of before, weren't so bad after all.

"We definitely won't let a single one escape!"

Bai Hongyu gently reassured the two women.

"Should we help you go find your colleague? Your condition isn't good; you need to be taken to the hospital quickly."

Gong Caigui said worriedly.

Bai Hongyu shook his head and refused, saying, "There are people everywhere right now, so let's stay here for now. I'll be fine for the time being, but your safety is more important."

Gong Caigui whispered a few more words of persuasion, but Bai Hongyu still disagreed, so she had no choice but to give up.

Seeing the two women fall silent, Bai Hongyu reflected on whether his attitude had been a bit off, so he decided to cheer himself up and change the subject.

"Can you tell me how you were captured by this group? I suspect there might be more than just those on the island. Perhaps we can find more clues by looking at their previous movements."

"..."

Gong Caigui's body stiffened.

Should I tell the policeman that I used to be a hostess? If he finds out I do that kind of work, will he look down on me?
Although Yan Lu was careless, she wasn't stupid. Although she didn't know whether accompanying someone for drinks was illegal, she obediently kept her mouth shut.

"actually……"

In the end, Gong Caigui did not hide the truth from Bai Hongyu.

After all, what's the point of hiding it at this point? When the police finish their arrest and conduct a detailed investigation of the whole incident, her past will still be thoroughly investigated and recorded in her file.

So Gong Caigui lowered her voice and recounted her past in detail, only concealing the fact that she was forced to accept the debt in order to support a faithless man.

"That's really not easy!"

Bai Hongyu sighed, but did not show any disgust or contempt.

Of course, it could also be because it's none of his business. He just felt that everyone has their own difficulties; heaven knows how much grievance and heartache a weak woman has to endure, and how much she has to be taken advantage of, when she sells smiles to make a living in such a chaotic place.

"Actually, Gui Jie and I both have a pretty good alcohol tolerance. Most people can't do this kind of job, because it would be bad if we got drunk and something happened to us."

Yan Lu chimed in with a grin.

Gong Caigui glanced at her helplessly, saying, "You'd be better off not saying anything at all."

"hiss……"

Bai Hongyu suddenly cried out in pain.

"what happened?"

"The mosquitoes on the mountain are so fierce, they've got them on my eyelids. Ouch... it's already swollen there, and now it's really uncomfortable!"

Bai Hongyu said awkwardly, rubbing his eyes with his hands, which only made them red and swollen. Combined with the blood, dirt, and grime that he couldn't wipe off his hands, his face now looked like it was covered in smears.

"Let me help you!"

Gong Caigui sighed, and for some reason, she moved closer to Bai Hongyu.

"Eh? Oh..."

The woman moved closer, her breath filling his nostrils. Bai Hongyu felt a warm sensation and obediently shut his mouth.

"This guy... seems to be enjoying it! Whether he has a chance to turn misfortune into good fortune depends on his own intentions. After all, this woman's past is indeed a bit unpleasant to talk about, and most people would inevitably have some bad thoughts about it."

Lin Ge watched quietly from a distance for a while, a little worried that something might happen where the woman was in love but the man was not.

However, Bai Hongyu was quite accommodating and didn't show any disgust. He quietly let Gong Caigui wipe his face and then help him adjust his position to lie down, so as not to aggravate the fracture.

Nothing more should happen here, so Lin Ge didn't linger and quickly changed direction to head to other places.

He had a feeling that Zhang Ke and Feng Yi's situation was probably not particularly good either. Otherwise, given Bai Hongyu's accident, no matter how focused they were on the mission, they couldn't possibly have completely abandoned any rescue plans.

Furthermore, with over a dozen thugs under Meng Kai's command, their hands are likely stained with blood, possibly even murder—this was the most unexpected aspect of the investigation. The things uncovered from Yuan Xiaoai and Meng Kai were far more extensive than anticipated, something no one had foreseen. Even if Zhang Ke and Feng Yi were more professional and capable than Bai Hongyu, Lin Ge couldn't guarantee his side would be safe.

So, while worried, Lingo sped through the darkness.

He chased after Zhang Ke and the other man in the direction they had left for quite a while before finally managing to catch a whiff of Zhang Ke's scent.

To his surprise, Zhang Ke didn't head towards the casino. Judging from the scent on the ground, after separating from Zhao Zhigang and Bai Hongyu, he lingered at a fork in the road for a while before turning back and climbing towards the other side of the mountain.

The path leading to the other side of the mountainside was rugged and muddy, with footprints clearly visible on the ground. Lin Ge also found a broken branch, which smelled of Feng Yi, suggesting it had been broken off and used as a walking stick.

Why is a cane needed? Is someone injured?
Lin Ge's heart tightened, and he quickly sped up the ascent. The muddy path was difficult to traverse, so he darted into the nearby bushes and followed the animal trails. There seemed to be many wild rabbits and weasels around, and the holes they left in the weeds made it easy for them to pass through.

Lin Ge even spotted a rabbit carcass nearby, trapped and rotting in the thorn bushes. There was a gash on its neck, but it didn't look like it had been bitten by an animal; rather, it looked like it had been shot with an air gun or something similar. The creature had then struggled to escape into the thorn bushes, but still died from its injuries. Other animals wouldn't eat the carcass, which is why it was preserved.

"An air rifle?"

Lin Ge's expression turned serious. Zhang Ke's bulletproof vest might be able to stop the air gun pellets, but his head and limbs were still unprotected!

He couldn't help but worry.

After walking for about five or six minutes, Lin Ge took a short break and looked back to see that the lights had reached the village. Various disturbances were also frequently occurring, indicating that the police and the criminals had made contact and the arrest operation was in full swing.

"The reason the police took the risk and acted overnight is likely not just because they discovered the situation of Gong Caigui and her two daughters, and Bai Hongyu's predicament. They may have learned something more serious, which is why they took the risk and acted quickly."

Lin Ge made a judgment and became even more worried about Zhang Ke's situation.

There is no doubt that only Zhang Ke could have passed on such intelligence. Even if Zhao Zhigang, who was infiltrated into the enemy ranks, could have obtained some information, he would not have been able to launch such a large-scale operation.

So... what exactly happened?

While lost in thought, Lin Ge quickly moved forward, following Zhang Ke's scent.

Soon reaching a fork in the road, Lin Ge discovered signs of a struggle. There were few traces of resistance on the ground, indicating the fight had been over almost instantly. Judging from the fact that Meng Kai hadn't received any warning from the hillside, Zhang Ke and Feng Yi must have won and subdued their opponent. Lin Ge smelled the scents of four people nearby in the muddy area; one of them was even wearing men's cologne, which was likely the reason for the police's urgent response.

After walking a few dozen meters further, Zhang Ke and his group left the uphill path and went into the woods next to it.

Lin Ge continued to follow, and after walking around the mountain for a few minutes, they saw a forest fire prevention reservoir.

This side appears to be the road leading up the mountain on the other side. Above the reservoir, there are two cement-lined ditches leading directly to the top of the mountain to serve as a water diversion channel.

At this point, the ditch became a convenient passage for Zhang Ke and his group to advance, their scent rising upwards. After Lin Ge walked over, he even found a person in the reservoir, his mouth gagged and handcuffed behind his back, lying in the water.

This guy was probably beaten up badly; he was now on the verge of death. His face had a greenish tinge, and he reeked of a foul stench. It was hard to tell whether the reservoir was too dirty or if he had been poisoned by some unknown substance.

"Is it a burden? Or is it because it has been resisting all this time that it is temporarily trapped here?"

Lin Ge peeked down and saw that the man indeed had a ferocious face. A patch of his hair was limp, indicating a large wound, the cause of which was unclear—whether it was from Zhang Ke or Feng Yi's sneak attack.

Seeing that the man was unable to resist and could not climb up, Ling Ge ignored him and continued upwards along the dry ditch.

He was relieved that it hadn't rained in Zhangzhou during this time, but also puzzled as to why Zhang Ke had chosen to hide in the mountains. If he had truly rescued an important person, wouldn't it have been easier to reunite with his colleagues down the mountain?

Fortunately, he didn't need to think about it for long; Lingo found that he would soon find the answer.

Just a short distance ahead, three people were resting on the edge of the irrigation ditch. Zhang Ke was using a walkie-talkie to communicate with people down the mountain, while Feng Yi stared intently at a curly-haired man across the dry ditch, stammering as he spoke to him in English.

"This is... a foreigner?"

Lin Ge's eyes widened.

He quietly approached, carefully observing the foreign man who looked to be a little over thirty years old.

The man had slightly dark skin but was still of Asian descent, with a head of black curly hair piled up on his head like seaweed. He had deep-set eyes and a prominent nose, showing obvious signs of Eurasian ancestry.

At first glance, Ringo thought he had a Central Asian appearance, but for some reason, he also had the feeling that he was actually Indian. He couldn't explain why he had this thought, but Ringo definitely felt that he was Indian.

"Yes! We've gotten rid of Mr. Walmart and he's now in a safe place. Yes! We'll get the mission done and make sure he doesn't get caught by those guys again!"

Zhang Ke was communicating through the walkie-talkie, and Yang Ye's voice was on the other end.

Considering that a foreigner would appear here, Lin Ge could understand why Yang Ye was in the action team. It wasn't that foreigners were more important than locals; it was essentially a matter of international reputation.

It is truly shameful for a foreigner to be kidnapped or threatened while traveling in our country. It is also a disgrace to the police and makes our country's peace and tranquility seem less impressive.
Ordinary people may not care about reputation, but the country cannot turn a blind eye to it.

"Mr. Walmart, please tell me the truth, what are you doing here!"

Feng Yi was still patiently communicating with this person. His primary task was to determine the man's identity and whether he was a good or bad person.

"Tourism! I am an Indian tourist visiting China."

Walmart spread his hands calmly, even shrugging his shoulders and saying regretfully, "But I didn't expect that China isn't as safe and wonderful as you describe it to the world. I was just passing through this place, and I was kidnapped by Chinese people. They don't even speak English, yet they still tried to extort money from me. To be honest, it's ridiculous to use a mobile phone translation app for extortion. I don't even know how to pay them the ransom."

"Don't talk about ransom! With our police here, we will rescue you no matter what! Chinese police will not compromise on kidnapping cases, and you have already been successfully rescued, which proves the ability of Chinese police to protect the people, doesn't it?"

Feng Yi frowned, forcing himself to remain patient.

"But I was at least severely frightened and threatened! It is a fact that I was kidnapped, and it is also a fact that China is not as peaceful as you say. Is that not enough for me to question you? As a superior Aryan, I have never encountered anything like this in India! In my opinion, India is better and safer than China. You should learn from us and apologize to me with the utmost sincerity!"

Walmart spoke arrogantly, trying to intimidate the two policemen in front of him with his imposing manner.

"There will be professionals to handle this kind of matter. We are just ordinary police officers, so let's not waste time on diplomatic matters here. Besides, regarding your identity... to be honest, I still have some doubts. Let's wait until we confirm it later."

Zhang Ke put away the walkie-talkie and then interrupted Walmart.

Walmart looked embarrassed and annoyed, but seeing that Zhang Ke really didn't intend to give him face, he still snorted and arrogantly raised his head.

"This guy... he's definitely Indian, but he's definitely not named Walmart, and he's definitely not Aryan! His identity isn't even that of a nobleman as he claims. Most likely... he's just a conman!"

Lin Ge quietly observed the man and quickly made a judgment.

No matter how much people criticize India's caste system, there's still a minimum standard of quality among the higher castes. Furthermore, Aryans tend to have lighter skin and a more Caucasian build, unlike his dark-skinned appearance.

This guy might just be some lowly Indian bastard who came here to swindle and cheat people!

However, it is obvious that some people who fawn over foreigners feel that even inferior people abroad are desirable, so much so that these people can live very carefree lives after coming here.

"Ok?"

With a sharp look in his eyes, Lin Ge suddenly realized something was wrong.

As he crept closer, he smelled blood and the stench of death emanating from the Indian man named Walmart! This was clearly not the smell a normal person should have; in other words, this guy didn't seem to be a good person.

Lin Ge had a bad feeling.

(End of this chapter)