801: Looking for clues.

He truly doubted Xiao Niannian's background. However, their people investigated repeatedly but found no suspicious areas. Xiao Niannian indeed grew up in the City Name, and there were indeed a few old soldiers in Xiao Family Village. They had fought for over ten years, then returned to the City Name under assumed names. The locals only knew they were old soldiers, but where they served or which battles they fought, the locals were unaware.

Their people did find out a few things; among them were two old men who were like Soldier Kings.

They had both received first-class merits and other honors.

Some were skilled at disarming bombs, others at hand-to-hand combat.

Xiao Niannian learning from them since childhood would certainly make her proficient.

But where did Xiao Niannian learn these skills? Qiao Yan's suspicions grew even stronger! He still needed to send more people to investigate and see if they could find any clues.

It's a pity those people couldn't be put to use; otherwise, they wouldn't be so passive now.

Their recent interactions with Lu Jing and others were also to better understand Lu Jing and Xiao Niannian.

His father, uncles, and other elders in their faction have also been trying to find a solution.

Thinking about what had happened in the past two days, Qiao Yan was also in a very bad mood.

The recent situation is very bad, and Grandparents and father are extremely anxious. They have thought of some ways to win over some people... Qiao Yan suppressed the anger in his heart and looked at Lu Jing and Xiao Niannian again.

Now he can no longer conflict with these people. If they can be won over, then win them over, even if it means paying some price.

As long as his father and a few others can get promoted, all the grievances they've suffered can be repaid later.

Xiao Niannian noticed Qiao Yan's gaze and looked at him coldly.

Qiao Yan has been a bit more well-behaved recently, but Qiao Yan and she are enemies!

When her mother was injured, and they were almost killed, that matter can never be forgiven!

Over the years, they have made moves again and again. Her family is clearly neutral, but these people have always wanted to harm Grandparents, father, the Lu Family, and several other families.

If Grandparents hadn't united and exposed their schemes several times, what would the situation be now... Soon, a voice came from the radio again.

"We've made contact. They'll send people over immediately..."

Xiao Niannian looked at her watch. It would take at least five or six hours for the comrades-in-arms from the neighboring Division Headquarters and the comrades from the Public Security Bureau to arrive.

The comrades-in-arms from the neighboring Division Headquarters patrol this location more than ten times a month.

It's already one or two in the afternoon.

Waiting another seven or eight hours, it will be dark then.

So many people waiting in the mountains for a night is not a problem.

"I'll ask for instructions from Captain and the others."

Lu Jing looked at Qiao Yan.

Qiao Yan glanced at Lu Jing. Lu Jing usually made decisions without listening to him, so would he disagree with whatever Lu Jing said now?

Lu Jing used the radio to ask Captain Chen and the others for instructions.

"Report to Captain Political Commissar, it is now 1:50 PM. We will reach another boundary marker in a little over an hour... Please instruct."

"You will rest near there tonight, then go to the next boundary marker point tomorrow morning, and return tomorrow night..."

Captain Chen and Captain Niu had already discussed it. They still didn't know who these two people were, but since they died in the mountains, and a team of ten people shot them, they absolutely had to find clues.

"See if you can find any clues... If not, set up camp nearby... You'll contact them with the radio later..."

"Yes."

Qiao Yan heard everything Lu Jing and the Commanders said.

Anyone would make such a choice. However, after three days, finding the killer would indeed be a difficult task. Even for the comrades from the Public Security Bureau to investigate, it would require a lot of effort.

Xiao Niannian walked to the side, intending to distance herself from the Team Members to look for animals in the area and see if they had any clues.

Xiao Niannian walked to the side.

After walking for a while, Xiao Niannian heard bird calls not far away.

She looked up and saw several birds flying by.

Xiao Niannian made a few bird calls.

Hearing the bird calls, the birds immediately flew towards her.

Xiao Niannian listened to the surrounding movements and asked them in bird language.

"Three days ago, two people were shot here. Did you see those ten suspicious people..."

The leading bird heard this and looked at Xiao Niannian.

"That day, we heard gunshots. It was ten people wearing thick coats and hats..."

Hearing the birds say they saw the ten people, Xiao Niannian asked again.

"Where did they go?"

"We were in the trees and heard them say they were going to the county town..."

Going to the county town, does that mean they haven't returned yet?

Hearing this, Xiao Niannian took out some food from her bag and climbed towards their nest.

"The food is in your nest."

The birds expressed their gratitude to Xiao Niannian.

"If we see them again, we'll definitely come and tell you..."

"Okay."

After Xiao Niannian slid down from the tree, she walked towards the Team Members.

As Xiao Niannian walked, she paid attention to her surroundings.

She saw the medicinal herb Huang Jing, and also several other medicinal herbs. Xiao Niannian picked them all, still with soil, perfect for planting in her space so they would quickly grow into a large patch.

Medicinal herbs grown in her space had much better efficacy than those bought outside.

She searched for a while and found Astragalus again. This mountain forest really had many treasure medicinal herbs.

Xiao Niannian was very happy.

Continuing to dig for medicinal herbs, she also took out a cloth bag and put some inside. If she didn't return for a while, someone would definitely ask about her.

She would just say she came to dig for medicinal herbs.

Lu Jing noticed his wife was gone and looked around.

"Where did Captain Xiao go?"

Hearing Captain Lu's words, a Team Member immediately replied.

"Captain Xiao said she went to look over there."

Looking at the direction the Team Members pointed, Lu Jing spoke.

"Shen Yan, go check."

"Yes."

Xiao Niannian discovered a tree hollow and smelled the sweet scent of honey.

There must be a lot of honey inside.

Xiao Niannian took out a mask from her bag, one she had made before, then put on thick gloves and looked into the tree hollow.

This tree hollow was very large, and there was indeed a lot of honey inside.

That's great!

This was her first time finding so much honey in the mountains. This was pure wild honey, at least ten catties here.

When she took it back for Grandparents to make tea, it would also be excellent.

Xiao Niannian took out several bags and some tools and got busy.

"Captain Xiao."

Xiao Niannian quickly extracted the honey.

Hearing Shen Yan's voice, Xiao Niannian responded.

"I'm over here."

"Captain Xiao, what are you doing?"