Chapter 1394
Police Car Attacked by Thugs
Checking the injuries, stopping the bleeding, immobilizing the wounds, and loading them onto stretchers... the medical staff worked diligently and efficiently. The scene remained chaotic, but the nature of the incident had changed from violent resistance to law enforcement to emergency rescue of the injured.
The tightly closed black iron gate, and the area beneath it, were now occupied by emergency personnel, the wounded, and bloodstains. The physical and psychological barrier that had previously been awe-inspiring, composed of "aging" and "stubbornness," had vanished completely in the midst of this sudden, bizarre, and tragic internal strife.
Luo Fei silently watched the medical staff bustling about, observed the lingering shock and chaos on Gao Linfeng and the criminal police officers' faces, and gazed at the pools of glaring blood on the ground, along with the scattered blood-stained white hair and dentures. His gaze remained calm and unwavering. The road into Xuejia Village was now wide open before him.
Luo Fei watched the chaotic scene before him quietly, as if he were watching a spectacle.
He felt that the outcome was entirely of the fault of those elderly people themselves.
He wanted to communicate properly, but the other party didn't give him the chance, adopting an attitude of being unyielding and even threatening him with his aging body.
In that case, the most direct and "cleanest" solution is to trigger their most primal and irreconcilable inner conflict, allowing them to dismantle this man-made barrier on their own.
Although the methods used to cause this fierce internal conflict triggered by his special ability were unconventional, Luo Fei believed it was an inevitable consequence of the other party's refusal to engage in legitimate and reasonable communication.
His gaze swept calmly over the remaining bloodstains and scattered debris on the ground, his heart feeling little turmoil, and even less guilt.
After the paramedics busily loaded all the injured elderly people onto the ambulances and drove away with urgent sirens, the doorway area that had once been occupied by "aging" and "stubbornness" was finally completely empty, leaving only a little mess.
Sunlight streamed unobstructed down the asphalt road leading into the village. Luo Fei then turned around and calmly gestured to his teammates, whose expressions varied and who were still recovering from their shock.
"The roadblocks have been cleared; we can proceed."
However, apart from Teacher Huang from the Ghost Team, who remained composed, Xiao Qi, whose eyes flickered as if she had noticed something but remained silent, and Tie Shan, who remained silent, all the criminal investigation team officers, led by Gao Linfeng, couldn't help but turn to look at Luo Fei. Each of them was filled with almost the same turbulent emotions and inexplicable doubts. The extremely bizarre scene from just moments before replayed repeatedly in their minds—how could those elderly people, who had been united just moments before, unyielding and the most difficult "non-violent" obstacle to overcome, suddenly erupt into such a bloody and tragic infighting after a few seemingly ordinary words of communication from Director Luo? Moreover, those accusations… sounded so specific, so vile, yet so illogical, as if they had suddenly erupted simultaneously from the darkest corners of the hearts of these old comrades who had known each other for decades.
"What exactly did Director Luo say to those elderly people just now?"
Detective Xiao Zhang couldn't help but whisper to Lao Li next to him, his voice filled with disbelief.
“I wasn’t far away, and I clearly heard them advising them to move aside and explaining the legal consequences… Didn’t our Captain Gao say those things too? How come after Director Luo finished speaking, they… they started fighting like that?”
He simply couldn't understand how the same meaning, spoken by different people, could have such drastically different effects, even leading to completely opposite, almost magical, outcomes.
Old Li also frowned and subconsciously touched his chin.
"Yeah, it's so weird... those words, like 'old beast,' 'give me my wife my innocence'... how could they suddenly start accusing each other like that? And fighting so fiercely, it's like they have a blood feud or a wife-stealing grudge... there was no warning at all beforehand!"
He had handled cases for many years and had seen all kinds of unexpected situations, but he had never encountered anything as bizarre and with such an abrupt and violent turn of events as today.
He couldn't help but cast his probing gaze once again at Luo Fei's young yet excessively calm profile.
Xiao Wang shrank back and whispered.
"Do you think...it might be that Director Luo...used some...special method? I've heard that some departments within the National Security Bureau have some really amazing methods..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was already clear: this scene, which defied all reason and logic, instinctively reminded him of some legendary "unspeakable" methods.
Gao Linfeng knew the situation even better than his teammates. He was almost 100% certain that the strange infighting among the elderly was definitely related to Luo Fei. Considering Luo Fei's earlier meaningful remark, "We'll be able to drive in soon," his unusual calm in the face of the elderly's violent reactions and threats with their canes, and his nonchalant "I knew it" attitude after the infighting broke out... all of this pointed to a chilling conclusion.
Luo Fei used a method that Gao Linfeng couldn't understand or even perceive at all to manipulate, or at least drastically intensify, the conflicts among the elderly, causing them to kill each other and thus clearing the roadblocks. But how exactly did he do it? Was it hypnosis? Drugs? Or something else? Gao Linfeng racked his brains but couldn't figure it out.
All he knew was that the young director of the National Security Bureau before him was far more unpredictable and decisive than he had imagined.
This added a layer of unfathomable awe and unease to his already existing worries about the prospects of entering Xuejia Village.
"Stop making wild guesses!"
Gao Linfeng suppressed his shock and doubt, and reprimanded his team members in a low voice.
"Execute the order and prepare to enter the village!"
He knew there were some things he shouldn't ask, and couldn't ask. Now that the roadblocks were removed, the most urgent task was to capture Xue Shihao.
Everyone returned to their vehicles and restarted the engines. Since the roadblocks had been removed, the symbolic black iron gate remained closed, but the adjacent doorway was now unobstructed.
Four police cars, sirens blaring and flashing red and blue lights, quickly passed through the tall "Xuejia Village" archway and officially entered the village, a place where clan power was deeply entrenched and already in a confrontational posture.
The scene in the village is quite different from the general impression of a "village" outsiders.
Almost every household lived in a uniform three- or four-story house with clean, brightly tiled exteriors, clearly benefiting from the wealth brought by the Ruyi Group. The roads, though two-lane in each direction, were paved with smooth black asphalt, clearly marked with lane lines, and lined with streetlights and greenery. The entire village appeared clean, orderly, and even exuded an air of planned "affluence," a stark contrast to the primitive and bloody conflict scene at the village entrance. According to prior intelligence, the Xuejia Village Committee was located in the village center, where a large, supposedly clear artificial lake lay. The village secretary, Xue Jingshan's, residence—a sprawling villa with a private courtyard and landscaped gardens—sat on the lake's edge, in the best location with a panoramic view. They speculated that Xue Shihao, who had fled in haste, was most likely hiding in that lakeside villa, firmly controlled by his grandfather.
Luo Fei's police car was driving in the lead, with Gao Linfeng's car following closely behind.
The convoy drove along the main road toward the village center at a slow pace, with the officers inside vigilantly observing the situation on both sides of the road. The village was rather quiet; occasionally, a few villagers could be seen standing at their doorways or windows, coldly watching the uninvited convoy with wary and even hostile looks in their eyes, but no one stepped forward to stop them.
However, this apparent calm lasted for less than two hundred meters. Suddenly.
"Bang! Bang!"
Two dull, violent impacts rang out almost simultaneously, and two dark figures fell from the sky, slamming heavily against the windshield of the lead police car!
The police officer driving was startled and instinctively slammed on the brakes, the tires screeching against the pavement. The three cars behind also came to an abrupt stop to avoid a rear-end collision.
The car hadn't come to a complete stop yet.
"Splash—splash—!"
A series of loud bangs of shattering glass followed, and not only the lead car, but also the side and rear windows of the two cars behind it were attacked, with shards flying everywhere.
Luo Fei sat in the passenger seat, leaning forward slightly as the object approached, his sharp gaze fixed on the windshield.
What struck the glass, causing it to crack and dent in a spiderweb pattern, was a ceramic flowerpot about the size of two rice bowls, still covered in soil and green plants! The flowerpot shattered upon impact, and soil and unidentified plant debris clung to the glass.
Immediately afterwards, several fist-sized stones and clods of earth flew out from the rooftops and windows on both sides of the road, hitting the car with dull thuds and leaving dents.
This was clearly a deliberate act, a well-prepared ambush! To openly throw hard objects and smash a police car on the line of duty in broad daylight—the audacity of the people of Xuejia Village, their utter contempt for the law and state organs, is simply outrageous and lawless! Luo Fei's brows furrowed instantly, and his eyes turned cold.
Even though he knew from Gao Linfeng's description that Xuejia Village might obstruct him, he never expected that in this day and age, there would be a place that would dare to so openly and violently provoke law enforcement agencies. This went far beyond ordinary villagers protecting their own or clan xenophobia; it was a blatant criminal act and a direct trampling on the bottom line of the rule of law in the country.
According to Captain Gao, they had previously entered villages to arrest some less important suspects, and although they had encountered some soft resistance or pleas for leniency, they had never encountered such direct and violent confrontation.
This scene undoubtedly sends a terrifying signal that couldn't be clearer.
Xue Jingshan was determined to stick with his grandson Xue Shihao this time, and was willing to use the power of the whole village to confront the police head-on with violence, and would never let them take him away easily!
This is no longer about protecting the clan's reputation, but about challenging the authority of law enforcement and building a "fortified village" that is independent of the law!
The lead car's windshield was severely shattered, obstructing its view and posing a safety hazard, making it impossible to continue driving. Without any hesitation, Luo Fei pushed open the car door and got out from the passenger seat.
Almost simultaneously, the police and Ghost Team members in the three cars behind also quickly got out of their vehicles and instinctively used the vehicles as cover to vigilantly observe their surroundings, looking for the attackers' location and preparing for any possible further attacks.
As soon as they got out of the car, they realized the situation was worse than they had expected. The attack on the car seemed to be a signal; the seemingly quiet village instantly came to life. There were hurried footsteps, shouts, and the sounds of doors and windows opening and closing coming from all directions. People were running and gathering from various intersections, alleys, and even rooftops.
Most of these people were dressed plainly, but they were mostly young and middle-aged men with unfriendly expressions. Although they did not have any obviously controlled knives in their hands, many of them were carrying sticks, hoes, shovels and other farm tools or implements, and some were holding stones.
The speed was extremely fast. Within a minute or two, hundreds of villagers surged in from all directions, forming a dense, dark mass that completely surrounded the four police cars parked in the middle of the road, as well as Luo Fei, Gao Linfeng, and the criminal investigation team members, making it impossible to pass.
Most of these people are young and middle-aged men from the village. After Xuejia Village made its fortune with Ruyi Group, many people bought houses in the city and moved out, but about half of them still chose to stay in the village, guarding the village's industries and dividends.
Those members of the Xue family who lived in the city would often come back to stay for a few days and participate in clan affairs.
Therefore, the village's permanent residents, plus the young and middle-aged people who frequently travel back and forth and can be mobilized in critical moments, number quite considerable. As the village party secretary and the absolute controller of Ruyi Group, Xue Jingshan has been operating in the village for decades and is already an undisputed "local emperor" with extremely high prestige and strong control.
At his command, the villagers would carry it out without hesitation. This cohesion, built on clan ties, economic interests, and long-standing authority, was on full display at this moment.
Now that the police are coming to arrest his grandson, the future "crown prince" of the Xue family, Xue Jingshan's will will naturally be met with the full force of resistance and hostility from all the able-bodied men in the village.
After the crowd gathered, they did not immediately take action, but the silent, oppressive hostility was even more chilling than the previous throwing attack.
They simply stood there, staring intently at Luo Fei and his group, who were surrounded, with cold, repulsive, and even fierce eyes, as if they were looking at a group of wild beasts that had invaded their territory and were in dire need of being driven away.
The air seemed to freeze, thick with the smell of gunpowder; a single spark could ignite a massive violent conflict.
At this moment, beside the artificial lake in the center of the village, in the most magnificent villa nestled among the green trees, Xue Shihao was indeed hiding in a room with the windows tightly closed and the curtains drawn, just as Luo Fei and the others had suspected. Ever since his lucky escape near the airport that day, his hasty return to Xuejia Village, and the confirmation of Luo Fei's true identity from his grandfather, Xue Jingshan, he knew he had committed a grave and utter disaster. The other party was actually the director of the National Security Special Security Bureau!
The head of that mysterious and incredibly powerful department! If Xue Shihao had known that Chen Yunfei had such a powerful figure behind him, he wouldn't have dared to issue a kill order for the sake of so-called "face" and "establishing authority" even if he had ten times the courage!
This wasn't just kicking a hornet's nest; it was crashing head-on into a titanium alloy armored wall—and an electrified one at that! (End of Chapter)