Chapter 96 Report

The Bodyguard tried to persuade Rao Junyu to wait until his family arrived before acting, to avoid a failed accusation leading to retaliation from Bai Xiao. However, Rao Junyu wouldn't listen at all; without coercive measures, one could stop a person for a moment but not forever.

At that time, Bai Xiao was looking at the transaction notice list. The area near the bulletin board was swarming with people, and the guards were struggling to maintain order.

Rao Junyu ignored the Bodyguard's attempts to stop him and rushed forward, pointing at Bai Xiao and shouting at the guards from behind the crowd.

"I am reporting to the Disaster Relief Department! She violated the Security Regulations by concealing firearms and committing murder with a gun."

His voice was so loud it almost echoed across half the square. People nearby turned their heads at the sound, and the pushing and shoving of the crowd came to an abrupt halt.

"Quick, go report this." One guard snapped to his senses and nudged the person next to him, signaling to quickly report to the superiors.

"This woman is named Bai Xiao. She only came up the mountain four days ago. As soon as she arrived, she killed two people with a gun and indirectly caused my mother's death. She violated the Public Security Management Regulations set by the Disaster Relief Department and should be arrested!"

Rao Junyu grew more indignant as he spoke, his voice getting louder with every word. The commotion here quickly attracted many people.

A squad of guards wearing uniform black raincoats emerged from behind the Headquarters' tent, walking straight toward them with firearms in hand.

The guards quickly dispersed the crowd and then locked onto the troublemakers.

Xu Jiye heard his subordinate's report, put down his work, and lifted the tent flap to watch the dispersed crowd, who were still craning their necks to see the outcome.

Someone had reported a heinous murder just as the Advance Force arrived at Mian Mountain. Under the watchful eyes of the public, this was the first violent incident. Coupled with the involvement of firearms, everyone was observing the Disaster Relief Department's attitude toward the matter, as well as scrutinizing whether they had the ability to handle major incidents and if they were truly qualified to control Mian Mountain.

This matter was no longer just about the incident itself; the most important thing was whether the Disaster Relief Department could establish its authority.

Xu Jiye wore a black waterproof combat suit. Compared to the guards' bulky raincoats, his uniform was more form-fitting and practical. The stiff fabric outlined his vigorous physique as he walked slowly through the crowd, his hawk-like eyes locking onto several people with a piercing aura.

With a wave of his hand, the guards surrounding the group lined up in two rows behind him, no longer eyeing the others like prey or threatening them with weapons.

Xu Jiye spoke calmly to Rao Junyu, "What is your name, and how can you prove the content of your accusation?"

"My name is Rao Junyu. Bai Xiao's armed murder is known to everyone on Mian Mountain; there's no need for proof." Rao Junyu stiffened his neck and looked at the dense crowd, secretly pleased that the matter had escalated.

"Whether proof is needed isn't for you to decide. The cause and sequence of events must be clearly explained."

The young master was arrogant, worldly-unwise, and confident of victory. Not wishing to offend them, the Bodyguard recounted the events in detail: "Four days ago, Bai Xiao came from the foot of the mountain. Because the mountain is isolated, we hadn't received news from the city for a long time. Our Madam and Manager Wen Jianhua from the Hotel wanted to inquire more about the situation below, so they hosted a banquet. To our surprise, the Madam was eventually shot dead by Wen Jianhua. Bai Xiao then killed the Madam's Bodyguard and Wen Jianhua. In the end, she claimed that the Bodyguard and Wen Jianhua had conspired to deal with her and the Madam to seize their guns and supplies."

At this point, he exchanged a glance with Rao Junyu and continued, "We are certain that the Rao Family Bodyguard could never have betrayed the Madam. It must have been a premeditated collaboration between Bai Xiao and Wen Jianhua. They wanted to seize the Rao Family's supplies, and in the end, the two of them just double-crossed each other."

After listening to this impassioned speech, Xu Jiye's expression didn't show a hint of emotion. His gaze passed over the two men and locked onto Bai Xiao at the back.

The squad's eyes also shifted toward her.

Today, Bai Xiao had changed into a sand-brown outdoor suit. Since she was standing under the bulletin board, she had taken off her rain poncho. The continuous heavy rain had made the air so humid it felt tangible; even in a sheltered environment, no one's face or hair was completely dry.

Mist mixed with rain dampened her face. Her skin was naturally pale, and the low outdoor temperature had swept away the last trace of warmth from her face, making it appear even more pure and translucent. She had a slender build and stood alone at the back, as quiet as a shadow.

A few strands of wet hair clung to her temples. Her eyes were clear; when she wasn't smiling, her eyes looked rounded, with the corners slightly narrow and sloping downward. Facing the barrage of questions, she hadn't taken the initiative to say a word.

To be honest, anyone seeing her for the first time would likely feel that this soft and innocent face didn't look like it belonged to someone who would hurt others.

It was hard to imagine that the cold-blooded, double-crossing thug described by the Rao Family would be such a girl.

Facing the accusation and suspicion, she spoke calmly, "I wasn't the one concealing firearms; it was the Rao Family. Madam Rao and Wen Jianhua hosted a banquet for me only because they thought I also had a gun. The two of them conspired to drug my cup. The Bodyguard betrayed Madam Rao; after disarming me, he gave the gun to Wen Jianhua. It was a conspiracy between Wen Jianhua and the Bodyguard to use Madam Rao's hand to get rid of me first, and then the two of them killed Madam Rao to seize the gun and the Rao Family's supplies. Therefore, I didn't commit murder; I killed them in self-defense. I don't believe I am in the wrong."

In her description, the narrative shifted, becoming an entirely different story.

Bai Xiao looked at Rao Junyu and the other man with a mocking gaze and continued, "That was my first day on the mountain. I didn't even know Wen Jianhua before then, let alone conspire with him that same day. If I hadn't killed those two, you both would have been killed by Wen Jianhua and the Bodyguard when they went upstairs. Right now, they would probably be enjoying your family's supplies while living happily. Would you even be alive to stand here and turn around and bite me? This is truly returning kindness with ingratitude."

As soon as she said this, the surrounding crowd immediately broke into discussion. Everyone knew what had happened at the villa that day, but in the end, no one had seen it with their own eyes. Rao Junyu hadn't pursued the matter that day and had hidden in the villa for three days. People outside could only guess based on what Bai Xiao had said in the villa that day.

Looking at her build, she really didn't look like a heinous person. Furthermore, since she had just arrived on the mountain that day, people indeed found it hard to believe she had established a partnership with Wen Jianhua so quickly and plotted for the Rao Family's supplies on the same day. Therefore, in the eyes of outsiders, the theory of Wen Jianhua and the Rao Family Bodyguard conspiring was more credible.

"So neither of you has evidence?" Xu Jiye asked the two of them in return.

Rao Junyu stammered, unable to answer.

Bai Xiao crossed her arms and spoke leisurely, "Drug residue should still be detectable in my body. If the Disaster Relief Department has testing equipment, I am willing to cooperate with an examination. Also, you can send people to investigate the scene to see if I fell first, and then the Bodyguard came over to frisk me for the gun, followed by me killing the Bodyguard from behind. Meanwhile, Wen Jianhua took Madam Rao hostage and killed her after seeing me fall. The movement lines are very clear; I believe professionals will know once they investigate."

Xu Jiye caught the loophole in her words: "If you were already drugged, how were you able to kill them?"