Chapter 147: Back to the Beginning
by xennovelChapter 147: Back to the Beginning
How destructive is a sniper rifle?
In his previous life and this one, Xiao Yu had never encountered such a gun.
He only grasped its potential through his ‘Gun Expert’ skill.
Xiao Yu soon realized that once a sniper bullet was fired, its force was terrifying.
So terrifying that a single shot to the head was like a sledgehammer smashing a watermelon.
Boom!
It was reminiscent of a movie scene where a sniper’s bullet leaves only a tiny hole in the forehead.
It really made the audience look foolish!
But what would happen if a sniper bullet hit someone’s arm?
It would be just like what happened to Dong Qi’s arm.
Not only would it sever it, but it would also shatter it.
The sheer power would fling the broken arm high into the air…
That is the formidable force of the military’s sniper rifle!
‘I can’t take this on alone…’ Xiao Yu thought, his heart pounding with trepidation.
A sudden realization struck him.
He, a time-traveler, possessed a revered system ability.
Yet before the might of the state machinery and a colossal dragon, he was merely an ant.
A slight gust could knock you down in an instant, couldn’t it?
“Ah~”
“Ah~”
A cry of agony and a piercing shriek rang out simultaneously.
The shriek belonged to a woman, while the groan came from Dong Qi.
Boom!
The door was violently kicked open as two soldiers burst in.
Two more soldiers stormed in from the glass doors on the balcony.
Special Forces!
After interrogation, they realized the case was enormous.
Over twenty years under Dong Qi’s command, the criminal gang had claimed a dozen lives.
Their human trafficking numbers shockingly exceeded over two hundred individuals.
The injured and maimed were too many to count.
This earth-shattering case finally warranted the involvement of the Special Forces!
The last time Xiao Yu encountered the Special Forces
was during a corpse smuggling case.
He never expected their paths to cross again!
A woman was knocked unconscious by a military boot.
Dong Qi was struck on the head by a gunstock, falling into unconsciousness instantly.
Tsk… Xiao Yu winced; his tooth throbbed.
What a blatant disregard for the rules!
“Old buddy, we meet again.”
The Special Forces leader grinned broadly as he looked at Xiao Yu.
“Yeah.”
Xiao Yu rose and shook his hand.
It reminded him of that corpse smuggling case.
After capturing the main culprit at a highway service area, they had exchanged a few words.
“The higher-ups instructed us to cooperate with you.”
The Special Forces trooper joked, “And what about the victim?”
“……”
Glancing at the unconscious couple, Xiao Yu, unable to hold back a smirk, muttered, “Let’s bring them along for now!”
……
“Thanks!”
Qian Long, visibly excited, expressed his gratitude to Xiao Yu.
Dong Qi had been apprehended.
Surely, justice through his subordinates would prevail in due time.
“Don’t mention it.”
Xiao Yu shook his head and squinted, “The case isn’t over yet. The Big Boss is still unidentified.”
Through the investigation,
it was revealed that Dong Qi had been lured into human trafficking by a mysterious ‘Big Boss.’
Although Dong Qi was the leader, he was merely a pawn under this ‘Big Boss.’
Now that the criminal gang had been rounded up, no one knew who the ‘Big Boss’ was.
The only clue lay with Dong Qi himself.
But since he had been shot, Dong Qi was now hospitalized, making his confession unreachable for the time being.
Otherwise, as Xiao Yu noted, the Special Forces had acted with grotesque brutality.
So, with no clues left, how could one track down this ‘Big Boss’?
Xiao Yu wasn’t a deity; such a puzzle was beyond mere reasoning.
Why the rush?
There were only two days left before the system’s mission deadline.
Could it be that his system mission was doomed to fail?
No, there was one more option!
“Sis, I’ve missed you.”
Xiao Yu grinned as he held his phone.
“Really?”
Mu Qingwu’s melodious, refined voice chimed from the phone, laced with playful annoyance, “Some little brat hasn’t called in days, thinking he’s been forgotten and plotting to take me out instead!”
“Uh…”
Xiao Yu laughed awkwardly, “It’s just that the case has kept me busy!”
“No need to explain—I know all too well.”
Mu Qingwu’s voice softened with gentle nostalgia, “So, what’s up?”
Her sharp intuition always made her understand Xiao Yu completely.
She could tell that her little brother had something on his mind…
“Sis, let me ask you something.”
After a pause, Xiao Yu inquired, “Since you’re the boss, could there be a way to control a subordinate remotely? Someone who would never betray you and serve you wholeheartedly?”
That was exactly what puzzled him.
From the outset of the case, through suspect Kong Xiangui’s confession,
Xiao Yu learned that above Dong Qi’s gang lurked a ‘Big Boss.’
Later, while cracking a beggar crime ring,
suspect Liu Xinggang mentioned the ‘Big Boss’ once more.
Then, during the dismantling of a human trafficking network, third suspect Wu Jifang brought up the ‘Big Boss’ again.
Yet bizarrely, nobody had ever seen this Big Boss.
But strangely enough, the Big Boss was real.
Back when suspect Kong Xiangui had worked with Dong Qi,
he had even witnessed Dong Qi transferring money to the Big Boss.
So, the Big Boss couldn’t have been a mere fabrication of Dong Qi.
If they couldn’t catch him, the case would never be solved!
“Silly brother, are you spinning fairy tales now?”
Mu Qingwu asserted, “It’s impossible… Every businessman, aside from mere employees, harbors ambition. Given enough profit, betrayal is inevitable. How can one remain unwaveringly loyal?”
“Yeah, I’m baffled too.”
Xiao Yu frowned, “But then, how is it that one person, fully capable of solo success, still remains under a Big Boss? Isn’t that odd?”
Ordinary people would surely have ambitions, as you said, sis.
Such individuals are bound to harbor ambitions—how could they ever remain entirely loyal?
A man involved in trafficking over 680 people—how can you expect unwavering loyalty?
Isn’t that laughable?
Yet, the absurd truth was unfolding before him.
Dong Qi had followed this Big Boss for over twenty years…
“Not necessarily.”
Mu Qingwu considered for a moment, “There are two possibilities. The first is a lifesaving favor, though it wouldn’t last long. In business, gratitude fades with time.”
“Mm.”
Xiao Yu nodded, “What’s the second possibility?”
Mu Qingwu laughed lightly, “The second is much simpler. Only kin are unlikely to betray each other. Generally, a person—unless they’re a beast—would never turn against family!”
“Smack!”
Xiao Yu slapped his forehead.
How had he not thought of that?
Exactly—family.
A man might betray the entire world, but he’d rarely betray his own kin!
“Sis, thanks. I’ll be home by tomorrow at the latest!”
Xiao Yu’s spirits soared, “At home, freshen up and wait for me!”
“Get lost!”
Mu Qingwu laughed and scolded, “Take care out there… little brother, I miss you!”
“I miss you too, sis.”
A warm surge filled Xiao Yu as he thought, “I’ll be home soon.”
“Yeah!” Mu Qingwu replied.
The brief call between the siblings ended.
After putting down his phone, Xiao Yu turned to the surrounding Criminal Police, took a deep breath, and commanded, “Return to Y City!”
Y City?
Is the Big Boss in Y City?
Yes.
The case has come full circle!