In the middle of the night, someone discovered that the detention cell was on fire. However, the fire was too big, and by the time it was extinguished, it was already dawn. The building was burned down to its frame, and charred corpses were found inside, their faces unrecognizable.
When An Moxue woke up in the morning, she heard the staff talking about a fire. She went over to listen and found out that the police station was on fire. She had a bad feeling and, without thinking, she ran as fast as she could towards the police station.
When she arrived at the police station, the police and armed forces personnel were clearing the scene. One body after another was being carried out of the fire. No one paid any attention to her; they were all busy with their own things. An Moxue joined in, doing what she could.
Dozens of people worked until the afternoon to completely clean up the area. A total of sixteen prisoners were burned to death. Based on the location of the cleanup, it was determined that the entire tomb-robbing gang was killed, except for one prisoner who was missing from another room.
However, everyone analyzed that there were several things that didn't make sense. This person was only guilty of ordinary theft, so why did all the prisoners die inside while he was the only one who escaped? If he wanted to escape, there was no need for him to burn everyone to death. Besides, he was a repeat offender. After he was released, he would go to a labor camp and be released in a few months. There was no need for him to take such a big risk to escape. Even if he did escape, there was no need to set a fire. Moreover, the police on duty were carried out, which clearly indicated that he had been drugged.
All signs indicate that there are many suspicious points surrounding this arson and burning of the body.
In the lobby of the Public Security Bureau, all the police officers sat, looking exhausted, their clothes covered in black spots and somewhat dirty.
Director Li sat in the middle, looked at everyone, and said, "What are your thoughts on this fire? Please share them."
"The person on duty fainted; he was clearly drugged. And it was an outsider who administered it."
"There's one less criminal, and we can't even tell who's who anymore. Who is this escapee?"
"The arsonist was able to evade our staff for two reasons: first, he needed to know the layout of the Public Security Bureau; second, he needed to have some martial arts skills and investigative abilities. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to evade our people and successfully drug the person."
Was his goal to save someone or to kill them?
Who are his primary targets?
......
An Moxue sat to the side, quietly watching them and listening to their analysis.
She wondered, who is this person? Is he someone from the police station or someone from outside, capable of committing crimes within the police station?
Is this fire not just for silencing witnesses, but also because there might be a big boss hiding here, and saving him is one of the reasons? Is that possible?
If so, then who is this person?
What secrets did this fire truly conceal?
My own business?
Tomb raiding?
Or something else?
The discussion was lively, but no substantial progress was made.
Ultimately, the only decision was to further compare the bodies with the existing information to see if they could identify who was missing.
With such a thing happening, Director Li was in a terrible predicament, and An Moxue saw no need to stay any longer.
An Moxue bid farewell to Director Li and promised to make some pills for the Public Security Bureau when she returned, and to send them over once they were ready.
An Moxue hired a horse-drawn carriage and returned to Anle Village.
Returning home after several days' absence, the house was as cold as an icebox, and the water in the water tank was frozen solid. Fortunately, there wasn't much water left, only the bottom of the tank remained.
An Moxue added firewood to the stove and lit the fire. After the water heated up, she cleaned the house inside and out.
Release the two little ones from the space. Seeing that they were back in their familiar home, the two of them circled around An Moxue.
After cooking and eating, it was already dark when An Moxue went to the village chief's house.
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"So, the thieves from a few days ago were also arranged by them? Where did these people go? Could they have gone to cause trouble in other places? These people are really something, they'll do anything for profit. The people work so hard all year round!" Village Chief Guo said angrily.
"I heard these past few days that a large number of roving thieves were arrested in the next county. I wonder if they are the ones involved."
"Even the Public Security Bureau has had this kind of incident, so you need to be even more careful. These people are completely lawless! Oh, by the way, there's a letter for you at the brigade headquarters; don't forget to pick it up tomorrow. The village is planning a hunting trip in the mountains these days, and they're going to slaughter a pig after the hunt. Do you want to go?"
An Moxue thought for a moment and said, "Uncle Guo, I think I'd better not go. There are still some things to do at the Public Security Bureau. I have to go there soon, and I'm afraid there might be some developments there that concern me, and I don't want to miss them. Do we still go hunting in the mountains every year?"
“We go every year. Half of the game we hunt is handed over to the government, and the other half is kept in the village to be distributed.”
How many days are you going?
"About five days, every year."
Is it safe?
"Sometimes people get injured, so there is still a certain risk."
At this moment, Aunt Guo said, "Mo Xue, you are right not to go. Every year people get injured, some slightly and some seriously. I remember a few years ago, someone even died. That year was the worst. There was also someone who was seriously injured. This person was left with a hidden injury and passed away a few years later. Besides, hunting is not suitable for us women. It's all a bunch of rough old men."
"Auntie, don't worry! I'm not going. Uncle, Auntie, I'm going back. I haven't been resting well these days, and I want to go back and get some rest as soon as possible."
"Get some rest and don't think too much."
"I understand, Auntie." After saying that, she stood up and left the house.
An Moxue left, but Uncle Guo and Aunt Guo chatted enthusiastically.
"Old Guo, do you think the arson could be related to Mo Xue?"
"That possibility cannot be ruled out. This person really doesn't care about human life! More than ten lives, that's incredibly audacious. I haven't heard of anything so horrifying in many years."
"You're right, I'm really worried about Mo Xue."
"There's no use in us worrying. This is beyond our control. We just hope she'll be lucky and escape these bad guys."
"At this point, I still think it's right for her to learn more things in her spare time. It can save her life in a critical moment! Talk to Lao Ma tomorrow and teach her more survival skills. Living is the most important thing; everything else is trivial. From this perspective, there's nothing wrong with us ordinary people. At least we can live a peaceful and ordinary life."
"People are born different, enjoy different things, and bear different burdens. This is not something they can choose."
"Old man, what you're saying is quite profound, and it makes a lot of sense. We can't have anyone coming, can we? Go lock the door, let's go to sleep!"
"Okay, whatever you say. No one can come now. Shall we add some more wood to the stove?"
"Add two more. I buried sweet potatoes inside. They're almost cooked. Take them out for me and pour me a glass of water."
"Fine! You order me around like this when no one's around."
"Hey, you old man, you have a problem with something as simple as doing it?"
"No, how could I dare! I'll go lock the door, and when I come back I'll peel some sweet potatoes for you and pour you some water, okay?"
"That's more like it!"
Uncle Guo left the house looking helpless.
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