171 A Will to Die (1/2)

Slightly stunned, Gu Qianlin instinctively crossed her arms to block the incoming strike.

”Bam!”

Yet another dull thud resounded in the hallway as the impact exploded through her defense, in an instant sending powerful shock waves right through her body.

Gu Qianlin's body flew backward uncontrollably, and a tingling sensation of numbness shot through both arms. Wang Hanxuan and several other police members reacted quickly enough to catch her, preventing the embarrassment of falling to the ground. She was both angry and surprised— she had not expected Xiao Luo to be this strong. Even with a sneak attack, and imparting all her strength, she was unable to come out with yet a slight advantage. Whether it was his reaction speed, fighting instinct, or power, Xiao Luo's ability exceeded any of the special forces soldiers that she had known.

He was a monster in human form!

”This brat assaulted a police officer! Hurry up and cuff him!” Wang Xanxuan barked out the orders, seeing that Gu Qianlin seemed to be bruised quite severely.

”Yes, sir!”

A team of tough-looking police officers pulled out their handcuffs and closed in on Xiao Luo.

”Just a minute!” Xiao Luo called out coldly, then pointed at a security camera fixed on the ceiling of the hallway, ”it's been recorded here who clearly attacked first. So unless you want to say that our police officers somehow have special privileges to assault citizens, I'd say that would be a bad idea.”

Hearing this, the police members all froze in their tracks, looking at each other in uncertainty, before turning to Gu Qianlin. They were waiting for her orders.

Gu Qianlin waved a hand and motioned for them to back off. Then, she walked to stand in front of Xiao Luo, her beautiful eyes glaring at him with steely determination, ”Let me ask you, where were you an hour ago?”

Xiao Luo replied, ”Taking a walk at the hospital.”

Gu Qianlin pressed on, ”Why did you turn off your phone to take a walk?”

”I wanted to be alone and did not want to be disturbed,” Xiao Luo replied casually, ”Is that a problem?”

The corners of Gu Qianlin's mouth shivered slightly, then issued a cold warning, ”That's all the questions I have, but here's a phrase for you to keep in mind: 'The webs of the law might seem thin, but it never leaves anything out!' Anyone who breaks the law will receive their due punishment without exceptions!”

”Got it,” Xiao Luo said, nodding his head slightly.

Xiao Luo fixed her eyes on him for a long while before calling out fiercely, ”Dismissed!”

Although in her heart, she was sure that Xiao Luo was the one who killed He Ruanliang, and on top of that was a suspect in the 'Nine-twelve incident, she didn't have sufficient evidence. Even if she arrested him, he couldn't be tried, so it would just be a waste of time and effort.

Gu Qianlin only turned to leave after the rest of her subordinates had gone out, but after taking only a few steps, she stopped. Turning back around, she said to Xiao Luo, ”Ah, I forgot to tell you, you look absolutely terrible in those clothes!”

Saying that she left without a second glance.

Xiao Luo let out a small humph and ignored the comment.

”Brother!”

Xiao Ruyi ran up and hugged Xiao Luo tightly.

Tang Ren, on the other hand, stood haplessly without moving, still reeling from the shock from all that had just taken place. The police were pointing their guns, not at anyone else, but at his wife's brother! He really didn't know what to make of any of this.

”Brother, why were the police looking for you? Did you really kill He Ruanliang?” Xiao Ruyi asked worriedly.

Xiao Luo shook his head and patted her head and said convincingly, ”No, they've got the wrong person.”

He had no choice but to lie to put his sister at ease.

”Really?” Xiao Ruyi was still a little skeptical.

Xiao Luo gave her a gentle smile, ”When have I ever lied to you? I really just took a walk at the hospital and got some fresh air.”