Special Forces Medic

Chapter 1302: Chapter 1281: Bizarre Death

Today, Sin City received an unexpected group of visitors. Underneath their uniforms were stern expressions. Xiao Lin sat behind his office desk, silently facing the officer holding a search warrant, which made the officer feel awkward.

They were neither police nor from the market regulation department. Holding a stamped paper seemed a bit farcical. Xiao Lin naturally didn’t intend to be courteous, but upon seeing the seal on the paper, he accepted the search warrant.

"Where do you plan to start? Everyone here operates legally. If you don’t have solid evidence, I suppose you won’t be able to afford the compensation claims." Xiao Lin glanced at the reason on the search warrant and smiled. Nothing better to frame someone with than hiding firearms. What is Quan Mingyuan thinking?

"The sixth floor!" The enforcement officer replied bluntly, not bothered by Xiao Lin’s threat.

The sixth floor! Xiao Lin squinted. The other party was prepared and headed directly for his ’underground city’. This further indicated their background, as ordinary people wouldn’t really know about activities above the sixth floor. "Anything above the sixth floor is private space. Your search warrant doesn’t cover it. Go back and have your boss issue a new one!"

"Xiao Lin, are you trying to obstruct justice? Refusing a search is equivalent to being guilty."

Xiao Lin stood up abruptly, approached the officer, his dark eyes seemingly piercing through his mind. "Are you going to lecture me on the law? Your rank isn’t high enough. I have top lawyers here. Should I discuss with you the legality issues of your search warrant? Don’t bite the hand that feeds you."

The officer holding the search warrant twitched slightly, but in the end, restrained himself. "I will relay Young Master Xiao’s message to my superior. We apologize for disrupting your work today. Let’s go."

Quan Mingyuan won’t let this go easily. This isn’t Yanjing where he can do as he pleases, but their return won’t be long. The move at the birthday banquet already gave him enough room for imagination, suggesting he no longer has the protection of the Xiao Family and has become a target for attack.

Heh, the first target is Sin City. Quan Mingyuan isn’t stupid. He’ll strike at his most sensitive spot, much smarter than Shao Weihua.

Lao Jiu held an Iron Fan, ready to act at any moment. "Young Master Xiao, should we consider retreating from the sixth floor?"

Xiao Lin shook his head. Retreating now wouldn’t help at all; it would only make the other party more convinced there are unmentionable secrets in Sin City.

It takes three days to issue a new search warrant. If Quan Xianglin’s connections are wide enough here, it might not take that long. It’s impossible to evacuate so many people in just two days. "Do nothing. If they want to search, we’ll open the doors and let them in."

"Young Master Xiao!" Lao Jiu exclaimed. What kind of method is this? Isn’t this exposing one’s heart for the enemy to attack?

Xiao Lin walked to the floor-to-ceiling window. While putting oneself in a dead-end situation is not ideal, without the Xiao Family’s umbrella, it’s still a way.

Lao Jiu wanted to say something more, but seeing Xiao Lin’s resolute face, he was helpless.

The essence of adventure lies in courage. Xiao Lin stood on the top floor, looking down. At this moment, no one knew what he was thinking, nor would anyone ask.

Lao Jiu still held the Iron Fan in his hand. In the dark, another person stood on the top of the building, looking at Xiao Lin from afar. If you looked closely, you couldn’t discern his identity, his long hair tied back, his gray eyes calm and deep.

Below was the bustling stream of cars. At this time, no one would look up to notice the sky above, let alone the people standing atop it.

The long-haired man quietly vanished from Xiao Lin’s sight. Two others followed him, their movements swift and coordinated. Throughout the process, not a single word was spoken.

After the man across the way left, Lao Jiu approached Xiao Lin. He wasn’t as in tune with Xiao Lin and Shou, those five people belonged to a world he would never enter, so he didn’t understand what Xiao Lin wanted to do.

Three days is a tight deadline. Xiao Lin pondered deeply, wanting to stop Quan Mingyuan by finding even more explosive substantive evidence. "Trust Shou. He can find what we need."

Only the living will underestimate the dead. This is the deal with the Assassin Group, Shou is alive, and doing very well.

Lao Jiu opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but ultimately remained silent.

Xiao Lin remained standing on the rooftop, gazing downwards, while something unusual unfolded beneath the serene atmosphere—something unexpected and beyond anyone’s imagination.

Near Caesar Street, flames soared into the sky as numerous fire trucks rushed into an alley, setting up ladders for rescue operations.

The fire broke out inexplicably; the point of ignition was an entertainment complex. Fortunately, the surrounding buildings were far enough not to be affected, but it is intriguing how a well-built structure suddenly caught fire.

As firefighters entered the scene, the police intervened thereafter. The bodies retrieved from the fire were charred beyond recognition. Whether it was due to a delayed alert or some hidden agenda, it certainly provided idle policemen with some tasks.

During the fire, Meisai was at Caesar Street, with Hong chomping on a lollipop, trailing behind him as they squeezed into the disaster site. Given the close proximity, Meisai was the first to arrive; before long, Rochester hurried to the scene and paused upon seeing Meisai.

"Chief!"

Meisai offered no explanation. With concerted efforts from firefighters, the fire was extinguished, though the building, enveloped in dense smoke, occasionally emitted the crackling sounds of wood bursting.

A uniformed man approached, saluted Meisai and then began to speak. "Currently, twelve individuals have perished, which already constitutes a heinous incident. We suspect someone deliberately set the fire, as there are plenty of signs of accelerants at the scene. We’re handing the site over to you now."

After saluting once more, the officer left with his team by car. Despite the mixed odorous smoke, Meisai had sensed something amiss from the start. At this moment, Rochester led someone over. "Chief, this witness claims to have seen the suspect."

The witness hid timidly behind Rochester, catching Hong’s attention. She was petite, not skinny or fat, with a voluptuous chest. Her red-brown curls were secured with a matching hairpin at the back, dressed plainly, yet her face left a lasting impression.

The girl persisted in staying behind Rochester, avoiding eye contact with Meisai. It took some effort to pull her out, and she still trembled all over. "What’s your name? Just tell us what you saw." Meisai softened his tone as much as possible; the child appeared overly anxious.

"My name is Caroline." Her voice was as thin as a thread. "That person was very dark, very big. He just stood there, and then the house caught fire." Her small hand pointed towards the charred building, and Meisai looked in the direction indicated, deducing that the person must have stood on the upper level of the building.

"Didn’t see the face clearly?" The girl shook her head, rendering the information useless, only confirming someone’s presence. "You may go now, but if you remember anything, please inform us."

The girl fled swiftly into the night, leaving Meisai frowning at the ruins. If he recalled correctly, this was a high-class establishment co-owned by Shao Weihua and Robert, suggesting an underlying intrigue beyond the obvious.

Rochester offered Meisai a cigarette, as Hong pulled at Meisai’s sleeve, leading him aside. "I know that girl; she lives in my neighborhood. Her words shouldn’t be trusted."

Meisai raised an eyebrow; Caesar Street residents weren’t exactly law-abiding citizens. Although less notorious than those in Sin City, the prevalence of petty theft, arson, murder, robbery, and rape meant that claims from those emerging from there should be taken with skepticism.

"You know the girl, then take me to her." This case might involve some individuals, and Meisai planned to handle it personally instead of assigning it to Rochester.

While the inhabitants of Caesar Street may not be model citizens, it boasts an artistic ambiance. Even at night, the street remains brightly lit, adorned with assorted trinkets enticing visitors. However, it’s crucial to guard your wallet closely, as pickpocketing is rampant, and converse cautiously, lest you fall prey to swindlers and into schemes of forced purchases.

The girl named Caroline resided at the intersection between Caesar Street and Shady Street, on Caesar Street itself; her window faced Shady Street. Hong pointed to the tightly shut window, the building appearing semi-new but with scaffolding attached, with renovation work halted midway.

Meisai was aware of this site, as real estate issues had stalled the project here for a long time. There were no lights inside, clearly indicating the girl hadn’t returned yet. Hong informed that the girl was a local thief, abandoned by her parents, currently cohabiting with an unidentified male under ambiguous circumstances.

Conversing, they already stood at the girl’s door, ajar as it was. Meisai blocked Hong with his arm, employing his years of experience to predict ill-fate for the girl.

Hong obediently followed behind Meisai, stepping into the room. There wasn’t the anticipated blood scent nor any trace of human presence. When the interior lights flicked on, the sight was shocking.

The girl was seated on a chair, her pale face emphasized the unforgettable impression, without any injuries, merely devoid of breath, staring wide-eyed, pupils dilated with terror. There were no signs of beating or restraints, nor any traces of torture.

She was simply deceased. (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com for reading.)

Visit and read more novel to help us update chapter quickly. Thank you so much!