Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 617 People inside listen
The noise quickly subsided, and the entrance to the 'hotel' was soon deserted.

Places where people have died always feel unlucky. Even the wealthy people living next door who had won money couldn't care less about continuing their merriment and started pestering Meng Kai and his gang for advice on how to escape the police.

In this quiet environment, the few lights seemed even more dim and even unsettling.

The open door let in the cold night wind, and Gong Caigui couldn't help but shiver.

She felt her legs were sore and numb, and if she continued squatting like that, she might lose all feeling in them.

But Gong Caigui didn't have the courage to take two steps out and close the door. After all, what had just happened had terrified her, like going up and down on a bungee jump, and her heart was still pounding.

"That person is a policeman too, right?"

Gong Caigui silently told herself that this was the only way to encourage herself. The police had already infiltrated this gang; didn't they have complete control of the situation here? Catching them was only a matter of time.

Turning her head to glance at Yan Lu, Gong Caigui then looked at the lazy cat on the bed.

The cat's calm demeanor throughout was reassuring; it seemed nothing could frighten it.

Even in that anxious and tense situation just now, it simply led itself and Yan Lu with ease, rolled the two of them under the bed to cover them up, and then threatened them not to move. That was all.

It seemed to know who was coming all along, and it also seemed to have already cooperated with the policeman who had just appeared. Its ease and composure were indeed reassuring.

"Peace of mind my ass! Why did things get so complicated?"

Lin Ge sighed, hesitating for a moment about what to do next. Should he stay here to protect the two women? Or should he hurry and rescue that unfortunate Bai Hongyu while those people weren't paying attention?

He was hanging from the tree with his wrists bound, and at this point he didn't even know whether he was struggling or not, and no one knew what his situation was.

The more Lin Ge thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.

As long as we hold out until the police arrive on the island during the day, rescuing Bai Hongyu or having him personally lead a team to find all the people still hiding on the island will be a piece of cake.

That being said, who knows if Bai Hongyu can hold out until then? Zhao Zhigang is personally protecting him; while he won't strike vital areas, he can't just put on a show to gain the enemy's trust. Furthermore, Bai Hongyu must have struggled and resisted when he was first discovered; whether he was injured or suffered other problems then is still unknown.

So... let's go take a look!

Lin Ge jumped off the bed and glanced at the two guys who were lying obediently under the bed.

The two seemed to be exchanging glances the whole time, but when the cat looked over, they quickly put on ingratiating smiles.

Lin Ge quickly checked the ropes binding them and found that they were still quite strong and there was no sign of them breaking free. He then ignored them and avoided the bloodstains at the door. After listening carefully, he hopped a little and stepped outside.

"what!"

Seeing the cat about to leave, Yan Lu exclaimed in surprise and quickly covered her mouth.

"Mimi..."

Gong Caigui was also a little scared, after all, she really didn't know what the cat was going to do, or whether it would come back.

"Tsk!"

Lin Ge couldn't speak, nor could he soothe the two women. However, seeing that they only hesitated to speak and didn't make any unreasonable demands, Lin Ge was relatively satisfied. Of course, he wouldn't go too far; Bai Hongyu was left hanging on a small slope not far ahead.

After cautiously peering outside for a while, Lin Ge breathed a sigh of relief when he realized that the casino was becoming increasingly chaotic and it was unlikely that anyone would come this way.

He quickly darted outside and looked back to find two women nervously peering in his direction from the corner of the window. Upon seeing Lin Ge's gaze, the two women reflexively ducked back inside, but quickly resumed their anxious staring.

The cat's figure blended into the darkness, becoming almost indistinct. But the two women still saw Lingo moving quickly towards the hanging policeman, and they breathed a sigh of relief.

It was just about saving people; as long as we didn't abandon them, that's fine.

"Is everything okay?"

Lin Ge quickly scrambled up the tree, squatted on a thick branch, and hooked the rope around Bai Hongyu who was hanging there.

This appears to be the kind of thick hemp rope fishermen use to deal with fishing nets, but it's actually made of nylon. It was coiled into a thick strand and deeply embedded in Bai Hongyu's wrist, causing his palm and arm to become noticeably different colors.

If he's hung up like that for too long, his hands might suffer permanent damage due to the lack of blood flow.

"Well……"

After Lin Ge tugged the rope twice, Bai Hongyu groggily opened his eyes.

He wasn't asleep, but he was extremely weak. The initial fight and the beatings he received were merciless; he was only spared because of his strong physique. Zhao Zhigang's rescue of him gave him a much-needed respite, but his condition remained dire.

Lin Ge couldn't tell how serious Bai Hongyu's injuries were, but Bai Hongyu himself knew that he had at least three or four broken ribs and his internal organs were definitely damaged.

Those bastards didn't hold back at all when they kicked and hit them with sticks.

"Mimi?"

Seeing the cat's head almost touching him, Bai Hongyu was stunned for a while before he came to his senses. The cat's round, even reflective eyes in the night gave him a strange feeling of warmth, and a hideous smile tugged at the corner of his bloodied mouth.

I felt extremely ashamed and embarrassed; seeing me in such a disheveled and shameful state made me wish I were dead.

"Stop laughing, it's ugly and outrageous."

Lin Ge twitched his lips, relieved to see that this guy still had the energy to let his mind wander.

However, looking up at the rope suspending Bai Hongyu, Lin Ge realized that rescuing him safely might not be so easy.

Not to mention that nylon ropes are difficult to untie when tightly bound, even cutting them with claws would take a long time. As for breaking tree branches, it sounds simple but is actually troublesome. Besides, he was nearly two meters off the ground, and if Bai Hongyu fell while unable to maintain his balance, who knows what other injuries might occur. After thinking about it, Lin Ge decided not to put him down immediately, but instead used his claws to hook his clothes and pull him towards the tree branches. Even if it was just to let his body lean against or sit on the branches, it would alleviate the limb necrosis, and there would be no problem in rescuing him when the reinforcements arrived.

Of course, how long he would be ridiculed after being seen in that state by so many police officers is another matter entirely.

Lin Ge thought to himself in a low voice, then forcefully pulled Bai Hongyu toward him.

Unfortunately, the branch wasn't in a good position. Even if he could be pulled over to touch the branch, it would be difficult for him to ride on it. Even though Bai Hongyu tried his best to spread his legs to touch the trunk, the trunk was only at his waist, so he couldn't lift his feet that high.

As expected, things in this world are never so smooth. There's no such thing as an easy way to save someone; there are always all sorts of troubles.

"Forget about me for now! I'm not going to die anytime soon, let's save our energy!"

There was really no way to raise his leg, mainly because his ribs hurt so badly that he couldn't put any weight on it. Bai Hongyu sighed and decided to give up, telling Lin Ge to hurry up and do other important things.

"Abandoning my comrades is not my style, you bastard!"

Lin Ge shouted angrily.

'Woo~~~~~'

Suddenly, a piercing sound, like an air raid siren, came from afar, and dozens of large lights simultaneously lit up in the waters outside the island. These lights floating on the water seemed to have completely surrounded the island, forming a discontinuous arc as if connected by lines.

If each lamp represents a boat, then at this moment, dozens, even nearly a hundred, large and small boats are already blocking the outer perimeter of Guanyin Island, preventing any possible escape routes.

"Listen up, you people inside! We are the Zhanghe Reservoir Water Affairs Police. You are surrounded! Lay down your weapons and give up resistance immediately. Surrender is your only way out and your only chance for leniency!"

"Listen up, you people inside, you are surrounded..."

The sounds coming from all directions were deafening, seemingly audible from tens of kilometers away. The once tranquil night waters became agitated by these sounds, the rolling waves exuding a heavy, oppressive force.

Lin Ge was stunned for a moment, not expecting that the support troops would choose to sail overnight, even at the risk of danger, to complete the encirclement and strike against these criminals as soon as possible.

But this is undoubtedly good news!

With timely reinforcements, the possibility of further unforeseen circumstances is very low, and the chances of these vicious criminals escaping are extremely small.

"But... where did the marine police squadron get so many boats? Were they fishermen conscripted overnight?"

Lin Ge wondered to himself, but quickened his pace to continue helping Bai Hongyu escape.

Lin Ge understood the principle that even a cornered beast will fight.

Once those people realize they can't escape, taking hostages will become the best solution they can think of. And right now, besides those gamblers who deserve it, Bai Hongyu is undoubtedly the most useful hostage, and he can certainly make the police hesitate to act.

Therefore, we absolutely cannot let Bai Hongyu become a burden at this time; we must rescue him as soon as possible.

Lin Ge glanced up at the casino and, sure enough, it was in complete chaos. The shouts and commotion had completely subsided, and people were now running around in panic, like frantic ants.

Then, sure enough, someone turned to look this way. Lin Ge tried to hook the knot on the tree trunk, but a cat's claws were not very effective in this kind of situation; his short fingers made it difficult to grip the rope.

"Mimi, you go first, don't worry about me!"

Bai Hongyu shouted with difficulty, and he saw people running towards them.

"Shut up!"

Lin Ge roared and pulled hard on the rope end. But the loose rope end was still tightened by Bai Hongyu's weight, and Lin Ge had to use all his strength to pull it out a little bit.

"We're here to help!"

Suddenly, Gong Caigui's voice came from behind them. The two women realized something was wrong and heard the police outside. Finally, they mustered up their courage and ran over.

Regardless of where the two women got their courage, once Gong Caigui stood under Bai Hongyu and used her shoulders to brace his feet, Lin Ge finally found it easier to untie the rope. With Yan Lu's frantic help, the rope was finally untied.

"what!"

Yan Lu wasn't strong enough to hold onto the rope, causing Bai Hongyu to plummet uncontrollably. Fortunately, Gong Caigui instinctively grabbed his leg to cushion the fall, and the two crashed to the ground together, thankfully without getting seriously injured.

"Quick! They're coming!"

Ignoring the pain, Gong Caigui got up and helped Lin Ge untie the knots on Bai Hongyu's hands, while Yan Lu also awkwardly helped Bai Hongyu to his feet.

The only saving grace was that Bai Hongyu's feet weren't bound. He stood up shakily, but the rope on his wrists couldn't be untied in time, and the pursuers were approaching in panic, shouting and cursing. He quickly told the two women to run.

"Walk together!"

Gong Caigui put Bai Hongyu's hands around her neck, half-carrying him on her back as she ran forward.

Yan Lu didn't think of anything she could do to help. She only saw the long rope dragging on the ground, so she quickly picked it up and started pulling it back up in circles. Then she ran after Gong Caigui.

"Get 'em!"

The lead pursuer, seeing that the last talisman had escaped, roared in fury and sped up.

With Bai Hongyu on her back, Gong Caigui was no match for the man, but she still kept her head down, gritted her teeth, and stumbled forward, hoping to buy herself a minute.

"Still trying to run!"

Soon the pursuers were close, and Yan Lu could hear the sound as if it were coming from the back of her head.

A hand yanked hard at her hair.

"Ow!"

With a piercing roar, a dark shadow emerged from the night, slamming into the man's side and knocking him over.

The guy took two more steps forward, stumbled and fell to the ground, landing face-first in the dirt.

The person following behind was startled by the sudden accident and couldn't brake in time, so he tripped over the person and fell down, rolling into a heap.

"Ok?"

The people chasing after them stopped in their tracks, looking surprised and uncertain.

What just happened?
What kind of shadow is that?
They seemed to disappear in an instant, and then the two of them collapsed?

Beast?

Or a ghost?
The group of people, unaware of what had happened, dared not move again, looking around warily, but still saw nothing.

The scene before me was perfectly calm, while behind me it was incredibly noisy; the three people fleeing ahead weren't moving very fast, but chasing after them without knowing what was going on seemed extremely dangerous.

"hiss……"

The guy who fell to the ground was covered in mud and grass. He hadn't died from the fall, but he was almost kicked to death by his companion. He struggled to get up, looking around but couldn't figure out what had flashed past and attacked him.

Lin Ge hid behind a tree, watching the group of people silently without moving.

"Damn it! Forget it, chase them! Without hostages, we're all going to die!"

The man quickly made a decision: he didn't care what kind of monster it was; could it be more terrifying than going to jail?
"Ow~"

Before he could run two more times, the strange sound rang out again. This time, the monster attacked the back of his neck directly, and the chill he felt almost touching his skin sent shivers down his spine.

'Shuh! '

The man instinctively covered his head and crouched down, but the dark figure missed its target and vanished into the bushes in an instant.

"what is that……"

"leopard?"

The people behind them were filled with surprise and doubt, exchanging glances but none of them could clearly see what had happened. That thing was too fast; once it entered the bushes, it seemed to burrow underground and disappeared in an instant.

However, it was clear that it was preventing them from moving forward.

"Listen up, you people inside, you are surrounded..."

The marine police boats were still issuing warnings from the perimeter, and even appeared to be slowly approaching the shore. This sound, combined with the strange situation, inexplicably gave these people a sense of unease, making them think that surrender might be the best option.

"Monkey! Big pig!"

The two men in the prefab house were finally discovered, and their pitiful state caused those who found them to gasp in shock.

What caused this? It turns out the ground is covered in your blood!

"How to do?"

One of the thugs looked up at his leader; the two women in front of him were dragging the policeman further and further away. It was late at night, and if they managed to hide somewhere, it wouldn't be easy to find them again.

"Keep chasing!"

Having been attacked twice by Lingo, the man gritted his teeth and took another step forward.

He was fully focused, ready to retaliate at any moment if an attack occurred. However, to his surprise, even after running several steps and then braking back to prepare for a counterattack, he was not attacked again.

"what!"

Before the thought had even left his mind, one of his accomplices who had followed him suddenly screamed, stumbled, and fell to his knees.

No one could see clearly what had attacked him; they only saw him sitting on the ground, covering his mouth and howling. By the dim light from the nearby prefab house, they could see that his fingers were full of blood, indicating that he was seriously injured.

Immediately, no one dared to make any further moves.

"Don't you understand what I mean? You guys are surrounded..."

Ringo quietly moved from the darkness to the other side, silently approaching the leader's side. These guys were still nervously looking back, completely unaware that Ringo had no intention of letting any of them escape.

"How about... we go back?"

One of the men behind, trembling with fear, offered a suggestion. It was too dark to see the attackers at all.

“Going back is certain death! Do you really expect that Meng Kai guy to be able to take all of us away? He's already overwhelmed with his own problems! Now it's a matter of everyone running for their lives. If we take hostages, at least we can make a deal with the police!”

The leader made his judgment with a grim expression.

"..."

The others were immediately speechless.

"Come with me! There are at least three hostages over there, one of them might even be a policeman! We can catch them and use them to force the police to let us out... Ugh!!!!"

Before he could finish speaking, the man clutched his groin and groaned, involuntarily collapsing to his knees.

His whole body was convulsing, a sight that terrified everyone else.

(End of this chapter)