As dawn broke, the team emerged from the depths of the mountains, and everyone felt a little relieved.

Everyone could see the disheveled state of Fan Zijian and Third Brother. At this moment, the two were being dragged forward by the police. The itching on their bodies had exhausted most of their energy and strength. The two were like dehydrated old cucumbers, shriveled and in bad shape, completely different from the day before.

Anyone who saw it would feel their scalp tighten, especially this group of tomb raiders. They were used to running around and seeing blood on the line, but this kind of slow torture was too exhausting and draining. No one could guarantee that they could endure it.

Looking at the fascinating expressions of these people, An Moxue thought that it might be helpful for the trial. Perhaps she could use this opportunity to exchange information with the Public Security Bureau and observe how they conduct trials. She was eager to learn, and even if she couldn't learn the essence, learning a little bit would be good.

An Moxue, who had originally planned to part ways with them at dawn, immediately changed her mind and decided not to go home first, but to go to the county public security bureau with the team.

Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, everyone boarded a waiting car and returned to the county.

By this time, Fan Zijian and his third brother had long since lost their energy and slumped on the carriage like dead dogs, motionless. They only moved slightly occasionally because they felt an unbearable itch.

An Moxue sat in a carriage with the two of them, looking at her successfully improved itching powder. She was extremely satisfied. The old formula only required applying it to the body, but this improved version could be used both internally and externally. Moreover, the efficacy seemed to be stronger, and the effect should last longer. The fact that neither of the two people was injured was the best proof of this.

Around noon, the group returned to the police station. They took notes and conducted the trial, each busy with their own tasks. They only had time to eat a quick bite in the canteen before moving on to their own work.

Taking advantage of a lull, An Moxue approached Director Li and said, "Uncle Li, I'd like to see how prisoners are interrogated, is that alright? I promise I won't reveal the details of the case to anyone. And all I need is to participate in the interrogation of the three people connected to me."

Director Li didn't answer her. Instead, he asked a question: "Mo Xue, they told me that you gave some drugs to two prisoners. Where did you get those drugs?"

"I collected herbs in the mountains when I had nothing else to do, and then tried to make it."

"You made this? The antidote too?"

"Yes. What's wrong?"

"Have you studied this with someone before?"

"No! I just liked it before I went to the countryside, and I just figured it out on my own. After I went to the countryside, there were medicinal herbs on the mountain, so I tried making some medicine. It seems to be working well today."

Director Li glanced at her and said, "You'll see if I believe you or not."

An Moxue ignored him completely!

Pretending not to see, she asked, "Uncle Li, is this okay?"

Director Li still didn't answer her, and asked, "Do you still have that medicine?"

Which one are you asking about? The itchy one or the painful one?

"Yes, we have both."

"Yes, but not many. I was just experimenting."

"What are the specific effects of the medicine?"

"The itching powder lasts for about ten days, but the effect will gradually weaken after five or six days until it disappears. The pain pills last for two days, during which time the pain will not lessen until it disappears after two days."

"Could you provide us with some, but it has to be kept secret, don't tell anyone else. We won't take it for free. We won't ask for too much, just a small amount."

"What about my time listening in?"

"Okay, but I can only watch from the sidelines."

"How much medicine can you provide now?"

"I have about a dozen pills in my hand right now."

"Fine, give them all to me!"

......

In the interrogation room, Magpie sat in a chair with a stern face, while An Moxue sat beside her. In front of them was a table with a notebook on it, and she held a pen in her hand, acting as the recorder.

Qu Bing was tied to the chair in front of him.

"Tell me your name, age, place of origin, address, occupation, and what you have done honestly."

Once inside the police station, Qu Bing was terrified and blurted out, "My name is Qu Bing, I'm eighteen years old, and I've been working in the countryside for a year. My home is in Xifeng County, Hexi Province, and I'm working in Anle Village, Ankou Town. I met Fan Zijian in September of this year. After An Zhiqing (a term referring to educated youth sent to the countryside) was sent to the countryside, he promised me some benefits and asked me to monitor An Zhiqing. Later, he also asked me to lure Wang Zhaodi into reporting An Zhiqing. Fan Zijian was the mastermind behind all of this; I only provided him with some information."

What information did you provide to him?

“I was the one who told them about the autumn harvest being over, but I really didn’t know they would use that to arrest An Zhiqing. An Zhiqing usually lives alone, and I don’t know her whereabouts when she’s not working! When she’s working, she’s in the village, so there’s nothing to reveal. So, besides the movie screening, the only other thing I know about An Zhiqing is Wang Zhaodi. I swear. Comrade, whatever you ask, I’ll tell you the truth. I was deceived and misled. Could you please give me a lighter sentence?”

After saying that, she lowered her head and started crying.

The magpie ignored his crying and asked, "Tell me, how did you come to know Fan Zijian and Kong Xiangfu?"

"I met Fan Zijian once when I was in town. He bumped into me on his bicycle. He was very kind and took the initiative to take me to the hospital for treatment. Then he invited me to a state-run restaurant for dinner. We had a very pleasant conversation, and that's how we met." Xi Que and An Moxue exchanged glances, both seeing "I see" in each other's eyes.

"Kong Xiangfu was introduced by Fan Zijian. I have never met him alone. The only times I have met him were when I was with Fan Zijian."

......

An Moxue stayed at the county public security bureau for three days, during which time she sent a message back to Village Chief Guo, dutifully acting as a recorder.

I also learned some things, such as that interrogation requires different attitudes and methods depending on the person.

For example, if you lock a person in a small, isolated room and leave them alone without asking them anything, they will be more likely to confess when they are about to break down.

For example, you could keep interrogating him, asking different questions repeatedly and quickly, and you could find some answers from his responses.

For example, if someone refuses to confess no matter what, but you shine a light in their eyes, preventing them from sleeping or resting, they will break down and confess within a few days.

During this time, Fan Zijian confessed to many things he had done, but never mentioned who the person who instructed him to persecute An Moxue was.

Kong Xiangfu only admitted that they were looking for an ancient tomb, saying it was his family's ancestral grave, and denied everything else.

Everyone else said that Kong Xiangfu had hired them to help him find the ancient tomb, and they knew nothing else.

The interrogation had reached a stalemate, and someone was urgently needed to break through.

However, on that very night, someone quietly entered the police station's detention room, drugged everyone with sleeping gas, stuffed a pill into everyone's mouth, then carried one person on his back and quickly left.