"It shouldn't have been left by hunters."
Chen Jianjun said with a firm tone.
"Is there any basis for this?"
Officer Liang looked at him inquiringly.
Everyone else's eyes were also focused on Chen Jianjun.
"First of all, this place is not far from several nearby villages. Most hunters will not stay in the mountains at night. That would be asking for trouble. It is not safe in the mountains at night."
Everyone nodded when they heard this, thinking that it made sense.
"Secondly, any experienced hunter would not choose a place like this to light a fire. Not only is it far from a water source, but there are also a lot of weeds around it, which could easily cause a wildfire."
Chen Jianjun finished speaking his thoughts.
"So, the two murderers are very likely nearby?"
The female police officer asked nervously, her right hand subconsciously placed on the gun at her waist.
"At least that was the case last night."
Chen Jianjun nodded.
"Dad, they should have left that way."
Chen Dazhuang suddenly took over the conversation and pointed at the ground in front of him.
When everyone looked ahead, they saw a piece of dirt land without vegetation not far ahead, with some vague human footprints on it.
"Let's go, follow them."
Officer Liang walked towards the direction of the footprints without saying a word.
Everyone immediately followed quickly.
"If they keep moving, it will be hard for us to catch up before dark."
Chen Wang said with some concern.
"Then we'll arrest them overnight. We finally found their traces, so we can't just let them go, right?"
Officer Liang said in a firm tone.
Upon hearing this, Chen Wang didn't know what to say, but he was a little worried about his wife and sister at home.
If I don't go back before dark, they will definitely be worried and scared.
"Awang, let Jixiang go back and report the news!"
Chen Jianjun made a suggestion.
"It's the only way."
Chen Wang nodded, touched the little monkey's head on his shoulder, and made a gesture to go home.
The little monkey chirped and looked reluctant.
"Go back and tell them we will be back later."
Chen Wang waved his hand again to let it go back.
This time the little monkey did not resist. After jumping off his shoulder, it ran up a tree nearby.
"Go ahead!"
Chen Wang smiled and waved.
The little monkey then turned around and jumped back on the tree.
Since most of the ground was covered with vegetation, the footprints left by the murderer were intermittent.
Everyone could only track the direction of the two people based on rough judgment.
As the sun set, the sky gradually darkened.
Chen Wang carried a flashlight in his medicine basket, and Dr. Zhang, Chen Jianjun and Officer Liang also carried flashlights.
I don’t know when I can finally catch up with the murderer, so I have to use the flashlight sparingly.
First, Officer Liang walked in front with a flashlight and led the way.
This was Chen Wang’s first time operating in the mountains at night, and he felt inexplicably uneasy.
Fortunately, there were other people around. If he was alone, he might be even more scared.
The temperature also dropped a lot, making people feel noticeably chilly.
Suddenly, the two dogs became restless.
Chen Wang and Chen Dazhuang held the dog leashes and tried to follow the two dogs until they came under a tree.
The two dogs lowered their heads and sniffed at the tree. Then the marshal raised one of his hind legs and began to mark the tree.
"Bah! This dog!"
The female police officer spat in shame and anger.
"hey-hey……"
Chen Dazhuang laughed in a somewhat obscene manner.
"No, someone may have peed here."
Chen Jianjun realized something and said seriously.
Everyone's heart suddenly rose to their throat and they looked around vigilantly.
"It seems that we are not far from them."
Officer Liang's eyes were sharp as he spoke word by word.
The two dogs may have smelled the scent through the urine and took the initiative to lead them forward.
After walking for about ten minutes, Officer Liang suddenly changed the direction of the flashlight, hid behind a big tree and squatted down.
The others followed suit and hid themselves. Chen Wang and the other man kept stroking the dog's heads to calm the restless Dahei and Yuanshuai.
"Captain, have you found anything?"
Officer Shao asked in a low voice.
"There is a cliff ahead and a cave below. The two men are probably inside."
Officer Liang replied in a deep voice.
Everyone was shocked when they heard this and fell silent.
"Captain, tell me, how do we do this?"
Officer Zhai drew the pistol from his waist, his eyes eager to try.
"I don't know if the other party has a gun. It would be too dangerous if I rush in rashly."
Officer Liang said this, his eyes falling thoughtfully on the two dogs.
"Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing? This is my hunting partner. Don't take risks with my dog."
Chen Dazhuang hurriedly stood in front of his own marshal.
"Comrade, the light is so dim now. Your hounds can act by their sense of smell, but the two murderers have poor vision. They will not be dangerous."
Officer Liang persuaded with a smile.
"I don't care. I won't let the marshal go anyway."
Chen Dazhuang shook his head.
Officer Liang gave a helpless smile and looked at Chen Wang with hope.
After thinking for a moment, Chen Wang said, "The two dogs can lead the charge, but we will go in together. Doctor Zhang, you and Master don't have guns, so just guard outside the cave entrance!"
Everyone quickly agreed to this arrangement.
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