Chapter 2: Blood Droplets (II)

Xie Lang seems to be quite knowledgeable about this ring, putting it away with a sense of familiarity, but to Ran Xixi, it does not come across that way.

"Classmate, do not rush to register. Although the thief has been caught, you are also responsible for having beaten him to this state. Please come back to the station with us for processing," the police officer said politely.

This is the sound of a joint dislocating

"Stop asking others. Why are you questioning the person who caught the thief instead of interrogating the thief first? What kind of world is this!" said the fashionable woman impatiently to the interrogating police officer

Although it was merely two glances, for Cat Nine, they felt like two life-threatening steel blades. Cat Nine hurriedly concealed his left hand within his right palm, where a silver ring rested on his middle finger. That item was of utmost importance to Cat Nine; if the police were to confiscate it, his master might very well take action against him.

Although it is a fortunate thing to share a ride with a beautiful woman, the money he has is limited, and whether he can fill his stomach is still a question; he does not want to waste it on taxi fares

Xie Lang and Su Mu sat in the back row, while Ran Xixi occupied the front passenger seat of the taxi

Xie Lang glanced at the demoralized Mao Jiu, then his gaze fell upon the middle finger of Mao Jiu's left hand

A glint of ferocity flashed in Cat Nine's eyes; this woman was pushing him too far, and he was prepared to take desperate measures.

In fact, although Ran Xixi enjoys catching and beating thieves, she does not like to spend time investigating these minor cases. The reason she kept Xie Lang around was partly out of curiosity, and also because she wanted to understand the mystery behind that ring. This ring is truly beautiful, and it can also serve as a weapon; she believes that this item may be useful to her in the future

The traffic congestion in Chengdu is quite severe, but this means there is enough time left for the three individuals

"Comrade, we have our procedures for reviewing cases, and we have not yet asked you. Please be more serious," the police officer said, glaring at the fashionable woman.

"It's fine, I can take the bus there myself," replied Xie Lang.

At that moment, the fashionable woman suddenly threw an identification document in front of the police officer

This is a matter of principle; we must clarify the truth of the facts The police were somewhat angered

For the police officer conducting the interrogation, that identification was all too familiar. After flipping it open and confirming its authenticity, he immediately put on a smile and said, "Ah, so it's Officer Ran... This is truly like a flood washing over the Dragon King's temple. Since it's you, Officer Ran, who has spoken, it must be correct. These three petty thieves really don't know their place, daring to lay hands on you..."

Several police officers finally arrived, and the bustling crowd began to disperse.

"What, one must take responsibility even for beating a thief?" Xie Lang felt a deep sense of frustration. In their hometown, the customs were very simple and honest; when a thief was caught, they would directly chop off a finger. Beating a thief was practically a form of kindness or a blessing.

Ran Xixi could not help but feel angry, and she suddenly threw the Qiankun bag onto the ground. At that moment, if she were a man, she would certainly have immediately pulled off Cat Jiu's shorts.

The hollow pattern inside the ring depicts a dragon, but this is not the main focus; rather, it refers to the three holes on the ring. The circular hole allows you to insert a sharp object, such as a fingernail, to eject two butterfly-shaped blades. The diamond-shaped hole, when pierced, can launch these two blades, functioning similarly to two boomerangs. If used correctly, they can return after being thrown. However, please practice in an unoccupied area to avoid accidental injury

"You'd better not use that; it is likely intended for suicide," replied Xie Lang. "There is a poisonous thorn inside."

Upon seeing the shoes repaired by Xie Lang, Ran Xixi and Su Mu were both taken aback, and the driver regarded Xie Lang as if he were a monster. It was truly unbelievable that a well-educated university student could be a cobbler.

"Xie Lang, what exactly are you doing?" Ran Xixi asked again, her expression very serious

Click!

Xie Lang demonstrated his skills to Su Mu through practical actions

Ran Xixi, upon seeing this, quickly took back the ring from Xie Lang's hand and then said to the interrogating police officer: "Alright, everything is clear now. We have other matters to attend to, so please handle these three thieves as you see fit."

The cat's gaze could not help but become somewhat proud; this money pouch was given to him by his master, known as the Qian Kun pouch. It truly contains a universe within, and those who do not know how to use it cannot extract even a single penny from it.

Originally, it was supposed to be Xie Lang who sat in the front, but because he had to help Ran Xixi with her shoes, he ended up sitting in the back row

"Xie Lang, are you going to Southwest University?" This time, it was Su Mu who asked. Seeing Xie Lang stop and look at her, Su Mu shyly said, "Are you going to Southwest University? The thing is, I am also a freshman at Southwest University. How about... we share a taxi there?"

As for the Yanwang vine, it is a type of wild vine that grows in Laoshan, characterized by its barbs and extreme toxicity. Those who are ensnared by this vine can only serve as fertilizer beneath it. However, Xie Lang initially used the blood-draining device solely for capturing birds and beasts, so he has removed the barbs and toxicity from the vine, preserving its elastic properties. This allows him to shrink a large birdcage down to the size of a palm.

Damn it, I told you to act! The fashionable woman suddenly slapped the lewd man across the face, causing one of his teeth to fly out.

Fortunately, Ran Xixi heard Xie Lang's reminder, and since Cat Jiu's hands were handcuffed and her range of movement was limited, Ran Xixi was able to evade Cat Jiu's lethal move. She then seized Cat Jiu's wrist and forcefully twisted it.

Xie Lang felt a grievance in his heart; the reason he blushed was that a scene suddenly flashed in his mind—the moment when that woman kicked her leg, revealing the little Mickey Mouse-patterned shorts beneath her skirt, which was quite amusing.

It turns out that this fashionable woman, named Ran Xixi, works for the municipal public security bureau and comes from a prominent family, making her a well-known figure in the police system. Although this woman is very beautiful, she is by no means a mere ornament in the police force. At the end of last year, during a crackdown, she single-handedly inflicted a severe concussion on a notorious gang leader, earning her the title of "Poisonous Rose." It is also unfortunate that the interrogating officers were unable to recognize her.

Caution

This time is completely different from the previous situation; not only did a large amount of cash fall out of the money pouch, but there were also quite a few pieces of jewelry and similar items. Even more outrageous, there was actually a pink bra. It seems that this Cat Nine not only steals money but also enjoys taking some playful items.

Xie Lang, a freshman at Southwest University, has not yet registered. His hometown is Lanhuaogou in Baidong Township, Leiping County... Xie Lang answered honestly. After all, he is a thief-catcher and has a clear conscience, so there is no need to hide anything

With a dull thud and a crisp sound, two small thieves wielding daggers fell to the ground. One of them nearly had his groin kicked in, while the other had a blood-red footprint imprinted on his face, with blood gushing from his nose. It was unclear whether he was kicked or if he had seen something he shouldn't have while the beautiful woman was swinging her leg.

"You are really talkative. Anyway, whether there are two of us or three, we are still taking one car, and it doesn't cost any extra money, so why drag it out!" Ran Xixi said impatiently, feeling that this guy Xie Lang was really not manly at all. "Stop wasting time, I still have things to ask you, and besides, this case is not over yet, you need to cooperate with me a bit more."

In fact, the cat, wearing a white T-shirt and a pair of athletic shorts, truly does not reveal where he has hidden the stolen money

"I have only heard of it," Xie Lang said淡淡地, taking the ring but not daring to look at Ran Xixi, for he feared it would remind him of the earlier scene. Xie Lang examined the ring with a discerning gaze, slightly nodded, and gently rubbed the edge of the ring's band. The two blades suddenly came together, transforming into an ordinary ring. Although the blades that sprang from the ring were sharp, to say they could cut through the Blood Dripper was nothing short of wishful thinking, as the outer cage of the Blood Dripper was made from Yama vine and had been soaked in a special potion, making it several times tougher than beef tendons.

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However, Ran Xixi is not entirely wronged, as the lewd man who targeted her is nicknamed "Cat Nine." This does not imply that he has nine lives, but rather that his hands are swifter than a cat's nine claws. Having debuted for three years, he has never missed a target, and it is rumored that his master has a significant background, said to be a renowned predecessor in the underworld. Thus, in just three years, Cat Nine has become the leader of the thieves in this area of the train station.

Upon seeing the embroidered purse, Xie Lang displayed a look of slight surprise

This time, Ran Xixi took the train, partly to bring her cousin Su Mu to Chengdu for school, and partly because she had a task at hand. Recently, citizens had reported serious security issues at the train station, particularly the prevalence of pickpockets. As a result, the municipal bureau established an anti-pickpocketing team, of which she was the leader. Little did she know that a hawk, which hunts all day, could be blinded by another hawk. If it weren't for Xie Lang's timely assistance, she would have likely fallen victim today. Because of this, she initially did not reveal her identity; after all, her pride prevented her from wanting others to know that the leader of the anti-pickpocketing team had been outsmarted by a thief.

"Could it be that this little thief is using the latest imported tools? But why didn't that little thief use this thing to cut open the birdcage and escape earlier? What a fool. " Ran Xixi really couldn't figure out any clues, so she handed the ring to Xie Lang and asked, "Have you seen this thing before?"

"Alright, first tell me how you managed to beat these three people like this?" the police officer inquired calmly. As for the so-called Badong Township's Rotten Walnut Gully, the officer had never heard of it; perhaps one could only find such a remote place by consulting a local map.

After leaving the police station, Xie Lang was ready to part ways with the two women, as the matter had been resolved and it was best to hurry to the school for registration

Ran Xixi shook the money pouch vigorously, even turning it inside out, yet not a single coin fell out from within.

Cat Nine's left hand was slightly clenched into a fist, and a glimmer of cold light suddenly flashed across the silver ring. The hollow patterns on the ring abruptly sprang to life, forming two thin, curved blades reminiscent of butterfly wings. When combined, they resembled a small butterfly poised to take flight. However, this was a deadly butterfly, as the blades were extremely sharp, capable of easily severing several fingers from Ran Xixi. The reason Cat Nine had never missed before was largely due to the effectiveness of this ring.

In summary, once the identity is clarified, the remaining matters become straightforward

Ran Xixi let out a cold laugh and swiftly removed Cat Nine's money pouch, a scene reminiscent of a lecher tearing away the undergarments of a poor woman

Cousin, your final high-level side kick was truly impressive! The young girl seemed to be quite accustomed to her cousin's skills.

Ran Xixi also noticed Mao Jiu's movements, thinking that Mao Jiu was hiding some stolen goods in his left hand, and suddenly reached out to grab it.

"No need, we will take a taxi ourselves." Ran Xixi declined the police officer's goodwill, leading her cousin out of the police station, and naturally, Xie Lang followed suit

Mao Jiu felt somewhat intimidated by the rural boy before him, as it seemed that all of his few secrets had been seen through by this lad

The hammer, nails, and thread; it seems that he has everything he needs in his wooden box. He quickly repaired Ran Xixi's shoes, and from the outside, there were no visible signs of mending, suggesting that his shoe repair skills were quite professional.

The matter is quite clear; my bag was slashed by this person, and this classmate assisted me in catching the thief. My cousin is also a witness, so it is already evident. What is there left to interrogate? Please do not waste everyone's time

Xie Lang reminded with his words

Classmate, what is your name and identity

Ignoring the presence of her shy cousin, Ran Xixi truly tore Cat Jiu's T-shirt apart. However, she left the shorts intact for Cat Jiu. On Cat Jiu's belly, there was a pouch embroidered with a floral design.

"How sharp!" Ran Xixi said softly as she carefully examined the two blades on the ring. She had spent time studying the tools used by these thieves, especially blades, and she had never seen such sharp blades before. Moreover, the small blades seemed to faintly emit a hint of coldness.

"Officer Ran, where are you headed? Would you like me to have someone drive you for a while?" the interrogating officer asked

Isn't there still a square hole? What is it used for

Losing money is trivial, but losing face is significant

The onlookers were momentarily taken aback, and it was only after a while that they erupted in applause, for they had only seen a long, beautiful leg swiftly and sharply swing twice, after which the two little thieves fell to the ground.

What is going on ... ... take them all back to the police station !

To catch a thief, one must catch him in the act. It seems that Cat Nine is convinced that no one can extract stolen money from him.

Comrade police, since the thief has already been caught with the books, I will go to the school to register now. Xie Lang was preparing to leave this place; he still needed to register at the school and had no time to go to the police station for tea

"Indeed, Officer, we are wronged. We are not thieves at all; we are innocent..." The three thieves quickly cooperated, putting on a pitiful appearance.

Train Station Police Station

In fact, the one who saw the situation most clearly was Xie Lang. This was partly because he was closest to the fashionable woman, and also because his eyesight was exceptionally good. Although the woman kicked with agility, he still saw everything clearly: one kick landed forcefully on a man's groin, while another kick was raised high and struck another man's face. Furthermore, when the woman executed her second kick, Xie Lang could see very clearly what was happening beneath her skirt due to the height of her leg, which made his face flush intensely.

Mao Jiu's expression quickly changed from smug to pale.

How exactly is this ring used? Amidst her feelings of wonder, Ran Xixi has not forgotten this important question

At that moment, Xie Lang casually picked up the money pouch and gently shook it.

"You stubbornly refuse to admit it!" With a swift motion, Ran Xixi slapped Cat Jiu across the face.

However, Ran Xixi thought otherwise and shouted, "Damn it, you still refuse to admit it! Today, I will strip off your clothes and take a look!"

Stop! The interrogating police officer's face was losing its composure, seemingly preparing to handcuff this fierce woman as well

The interrogating police began to impose a severe tone on the three thieves, even starting to bang the table vigorously. The three petty criminals were trembling in fear, but Mao Jiu remained resolute, adamantly denying that he had stolen Ran Xixi's bag. To prove his "innocence," he loudly declared that he had not a single penny on him, nor any tools for committing the crime. The three petty criminals were trembling in fear, but Mao Jiu remained resolute, adamantly denying that he had stolen Ran Xixi's bag. To prove his "innocence," he loudly declared that he had not a single penny on him, nor any tools for committing the crime.

After the three thieves were handcuffed, Xie Lang retracted his "birdcage." In the astonished gaze of the two women, the large birdcage began to fold and shrink, ultimately becoming a small object just a few inches tall, which Xie Lang placed into his wooden box

Seeing Xie Lang pick up Ran Xixi's broken sandals in a seemingly competent manner, Su Mu's large eyes were filled with curiosity and surprise. She asked Xie Lang, "Can you really repair shoes?"

The poor Cat Nine could only fall to the ground and wail once more, and the ring in his hand naturally fell into Ran Xixi's possession

"Three, I didn't hit three people, did I?"谢浪微微 paused in surprise

"So did those three fall like this on their own? Classmate, you will soon be a university student, so do not lie anymore," the police officer admonished, then fixed his gaze on Xie Lang's face, "Look at you, your face is so red, how can you say you are not lying?"