Chapter 377: Mysteries of the Controlled Wolves

Chapter 377: Another Forced Scam

How was it done?

Xiao Yu couldn’t quite comprehend it.

Controlling wild wolves remotely to precisely target and kill… It’s almost fantastical.

As everyone knows.

Some canines are indeed quite intelligent.

For instance, German Shepherds, Border Collies, Dobermans, Mastiffs… as tests have shown.

At their best, their intelligence can match that of a 3- to 8-year-old child.

But wolves just don’t measure up.

They may be cunning and brutal… but generally, their intellect is lacking.

Among wolf species, the one with the highest IQ isn’t the prairie wolf.

It’s the gray wolf, comparable to a four-year-old child.

Specifically, we’re talking about the alpha within a pack.

Just like in movies.

The notion of a wolf with adult-level intelligence is pure nonsense.

Wolves aren’t even smart enough to fetch shoes for dogs.

But when it comes to ferocity, the tables turn.

Quit boasting about a Tibetan Mastiff taking on three wolves.

When facing medium to large wild wolves, dogs without special neck protection…

…are practically a free meal for the wolves.

At best, dogs can only bully small suburban wolves.

A pair might manage, but more would still be a free feeding frenzy…

No matter how smart a dog is, training one to respond flawlessly is unrealistic.

Even with fourteen police dogs, remotely commanding them to kill is nearly impossible.

How could an ordinary prairie wolf be trained to such precision?

Is it even achievable… This is the question that has baffled Xiao Yu from the beginning of the case until now.

It’s an enigma he just can’t solve.

Criminal Investigation Team meeting room.

“Four Brotherhood members have been murdered.”

“They are Cao Xude, Lu Shun, Gan Yuzhen, and Xing Chuyang… The only survivor is suspect Fang Jie, now held at the Detention Center.”

“After extensive investigations, a suspect has been pinpointed: Jiang Huiying.”

“Preliminary findings suggest the case is linked to a 23-year-old incident involving gang rape, murder, and the disposal of a victim.”

“In that incident, the victim was Jiang Huiying’s sister, Jiang Huiting.”

“Cao Xude, Lu Shun, Gan Yuzhen, Xing Chuyang, and Fang Jie were all involved in that case.”

“It appears Jiang Huiying sought revenge for her sister, Jiang Huiting, by remotely commanding prairie wolves to kill.”

“The trail of the prairie wolves leads back to a suburban breeding farm two years ago, where Jiang Huiying purchased two four‐month‐old prairie wolf pups.”

“Oddly enough, since her divorce from her ex-husband a year ago and her move to Bincheng, Jiang Huiying has seemingly vanished. No identity or online banking records exist, though it’s possible she’s been living off cash, keeping a low profile.”

“These are only preliminary assumptions. While Jiang Huiying is a suspect, there remain too many uncertainties about her that need further investigation.”

“Firstly, Jiang Huiying never underwent any formal training in animal taming.”

“Secondly, her disappearance is highly suspicious.”

“If Jiang Huiying committed the murder in Bincheng, she would likely be hiding in the city.”

“The entire city’s police force has been searching for her, issuing a warrant and rewards, but to no avail…”

“Of course, the trail hasn’t gone cold. For instance, if the killer’s goal was to eliminate the five Brotherhood members from back then, he would undoubtedly target Fang Jie.”

“Our investigation now requires us to review the lives of the four victims, with special emphasis on Gan Yuzhen and Xing Chuyang…”

At this point, Xiao Yu scanned the room filled with the Criminal Investigation Team and picked up a bag. “This bag of Du Pen, weighing a kilogram, was confiscated from the homes of victims Gan Yuzhen and Xing Chuyang. According to our anti-drug unit, it represents a new drug channel in our city—but this channel was severed in their cases. We must investigate whether this case is linked to Du Pen!”

“Yes!” The entire team responded in unison.

Yet everyone felt an inexplicable sense of being framed.

Why did they feel this way?

In a straightforward case like this, why involve Du Pen?

Xiao Yu didn’t want the Criminal Investigation Team to delve into the Du Pen angle.

But it was inevitable.

Recently, Forensic Specialist He Li, out of sheer boredom, performed the most comprehensive autopsies on the initial victims, Cao Xude and Lu Shun.

She uncovered something.

Both victims were users of a drug called Xi Du.

She then drew blood from suspect Fang Jie for testing.

Finally, she conducted thorough autopsies on the other two victims, Gan Yuzhen and Xing Chuyang.

Again, traces of Xi Du were found.

She even produced results that took Xiao Yu by surprise.

All four victims, along with one suspect, tested positive for Xi Du.

It was all the same Du Pen!

After communication between the Criminal Investigation Team and the Anti-Drug Sub-Team,

it turned out the source of Du Pen hadn’t infiltrated Bincheng.

This indicates that the Du Pen was only in the hands of the four victims and one suspect.

All five individuals were members of the Brotherhood from 23 years ago!

This is why Xiao Yu ordered an investigation into the past of the Brotherhood members.

Focus on the couple, Gan Yuzhen and Xing Chuyang.

……

9 PM.

At a nightlife club.

The so-called club—especially a private club—

is a concept originating from the wealthy and thriving in developed cities.

Simply put, a private club is a playground for the rich.

The upscale kind where annual fees can reach hundreds of thousands, even over a million.

Nighthao Club.

It was established six years ago by the couple, Gan Yuzhen and Xing Chuyang.

Three years ago, management was handed over to Xing Chuyang’s younger brother, Xing Wei.

Due to the police sealing off news of the couple’s murder,

Xing Wei was still unaware that his older brother and sister-in-law had been killed.

When Xiao Yu and Guo Qiang arrived at the club,

everything appeared to be business as usual.

“Hello, gentlemen. Are you members of this club… uh!”

Before the qipao-clad waitress could finish her inquiry,

Guo Qiang flashed his police ID. “Police! We need the club’s manager or someone in charge to come out and assist with an investigation!”

The waitress, stunned for a moment, hurried to call for help.

It wasn’t long before—

The club manager, who was none other than the victim’s brother, Xing Wei, emerged.

Xiao Yu assessed him with a glance.

He appeared to be in his thirties, wearing glasses with a touch of refinement.

Yet his eyes were sharp, and his smile came off as overly perfunctory, almost professional.

“What’s the matter?” Xing Wei asked, looking at Xiao Yu.

“Just one question.”

Xiao Yu met his gaze. “Do you know your brother was involved with Xi Du?”

“……”

Xing Wei blinked, then smiled and shook his head. “Officer, don’t joke around—we both steer clear of that stuff…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Xiao Yu waved off Guo Qiang.

He didn’t have time to listen to any more lies.

Guo Qiang stepped out of the club.

A minute later, a swarm of detectives rushed in.

Glancing at his watch, Xiao Yu issued orders.

“Conduct a full search!”