CHAPTER 758: CHAPTER 464: SUSPICION

Bang!

The sneaky attacker suddenly trembled, and his long gun hit the ground as he screamed, clutching the area of his meridian on his arm in extreme terror. He didn’t know what had just penetrated his arm, but it seemed... not to be a bullet!

Bang bang bang!

Again and again, explosions echoed!

One gunman after another fell!

Cao Qijun and Chark stood still with Xius by their side, and they seemed exceptionally safe...

Xius stood straight, his clothing immaculate without even a speck of dust, as if he were in a grand yet restrained court, guarding his Master, silent throughout.

Thud!

Elsewhere, Fatty Gao, while stuffing the Chicken Blood Stone into his backpack, grabbed a gun taken from one of the gunmen and swung it, hitting another gunman’s wrist.

"Aha! Didn’t expect my aim to be so good, I’ve gotten rusty these days~~"

Fatty Gao went full force, but looking ahead at Ye Zixu’s area, my goodness, every spot he passed, a person fell!

The bodyguards at Junshi Castle were indeed strong, each at least at the level of a special forces member, no, even beyond that. They might be comparable to masters of the Hundred-Year Inner Strength, except these men had no Inner Strength but instead relied on their constitution and skill—additionally armed with extremely lethal weapons!

Meanwhile, Cao Qijun, Chark, and Xius watched as Sui Yi, not far ahead with his back turned to them, seemed to extend his left hand, flicking his right hand repeatedly...

Bang bang bang!

Gunshots exploded again and again!

Of course, the enemies saw how formidable Sui Yi was and quickly aimed their attacks at him, but the problem was... before they could even aim properly...

Thud!

The muzzle was penetrated by a pebble, exploding!

The recoil and explosive force caused most of them to suffer concussions and fall to the ground one after another...

Chark’s mouth hung open.

Outside, the sound of sirens announced the arrival of the police!

And the mall’s official security personnel had already arrived...

Retreat!

The attackers rapidly retreated, quickly departing...

As it was crucial to defend their own Master, the bodyguards did not pursue them, but rather the mall security and police persistently chased after them...

But turning back, they saw the square in total disarray, with no fewer than ten people down, pools of blood abounding...

Chark’s eyes were covered.

"Xius, take the young Master inside for some rest, be cautious, and look out for others possibly left behind for a sneak attack..."

After speaking, she turned to Sui Yi, reined in her expression, and said a bit sternly, "There are some things we should discuss when we get back."

Though stern, she spoke in the tone of someone on the inside, indicating that the Duchess had swiftly come to regard Sui Yi as an extremely important benefactor—a feeling personal to her and not requiring any response from Sui Yi.

Sui Yi nodded slightly, his left hand gently tossing down to the ground four or five pebbles...

No dust soiled the white cloth in his hand.

Her expression was cool, as if this attack was just a minor plaything...

In fact, for masters like her and Ye Zixu, it indeed was nothing more than child’s play.

Xius frowned slightly, noticing there was something off about Miss Sui Yi’s left hand...

Soon, Sui Yi followed Xius and Chark into the biggest building, where a fair amount of security personnel were already guarding, and even physicians and psychological counselors had promptly arrived to treat the injuries of those present and ease their shock...

Cao Qijun was still outside, aiding in managing the scene in her capacity as the Duchess, since for these nobles, the words of a Duchess had much greater impact than those of the police, so the police were glad for her help... But they also realized the severity of this terrorist attack’s consequences—let alone the death of the ten individuals of high status, just the death of Mo Ao from the Foss Family, along with an attack happening at a top antique shopping destination in the London Region and across the entire United Kingdom where people had died, was already a provocation to their judicial system!

Therefore, the policemen looked quite embarrassed, for it had been their duty to patrol nearby, yet they let extremists blend in and carry out a mass shooting...

If the blame were to be assigned, they would all have to take the fall and go home!

They might even face judicial investigation...

However, there was some good news...

They had captured several of the criminals alive!

Once the situation was somewhat under control.

The unconscious criminals were set aside while those who were conscious squatted on the ground. A physician was summoned to treat them, but more importantly, the collected firearms were piled up!

They were like popcorn!

"Oh my god, these guns!"

A police officer had a strange expression, exchanging glances with his colleagues. If someone else had shot and burst them, that person’s marksmanship would have been incredible.

Could it be someone else...or was it even possible?

In the mall, Sui Yi sat on the couch next to Chark, legs crossed, her body turned sideways to look at the French culture wall.

Ye Zixu and Fatty Gao were sitting not far away, along with Qu Long, who had sprained his ankle while fleeing, and the disheveled Myanmar shop owner.

Sui Yi soon felt someone staring intently at her.

Turning her head, she saw a serious, bun-faced expression.

Seeing her turn around, Chark’s face reddened and he quickly turned away, pretending it hadn’t been him...

Sui Yi tilted her head, not really caring...but Cao Qijun had returned, followed by many police officers.

Oh, there was one who seemed to be a higher-ranking officer by looking at the badge on his uniform.

Deputy Chief of the London Region police?

They had arrived quickly.

This burly officer comforted the people present, whose emotions were quite unstable, then said they would be sent home safely after the investigation was completed....

Bla bla bla...

Cao Qijun, somewhat tired, sat next to Chark and patted his head... The officer came over, offered genuine condolences, and finally asked them a few questions...

However, in his speech, he seemed particularly concerned about these three Chinese people...

Thus he asked several more questions, and as he listened, Cao Qijun’s eyebrows furrowed, especially when...

"I think this terror attack, which could bypass your police’s tight security and defense, must have had inside help... I feel that some people’s reactions are especially unusual. While others are terrified, she was leisurely looking at those wall pictures..."

The tone, the plot to stir hatred...

Miss Wo Er was really trying her best to frame Sui Yi...

And causing Cao Qijun discomfort was a bonus.

Her voice wasn’t quiet, and the officer turned to look at Sui Yi...

Honestly, looking around, these three Chinese people were particularly composed, almost as if they didn’t care at all.

"I think there might be some misunderstandings, but I still need to ask a few more questions... Miss Sui Yi, could you tell me why you were able to remain so calm during such a terrifying attack?"

Sui Yi looked at him, and before she had spoken, the Duchess calmly added, "Chief Yosef, I feel obliged to mention that these three are our honored guests at Junshi Castle. They acted before your police, saving our lives and dealing with many criminals. As for their calm demeanor, I don’t think such a psychological quality should be a reason to suspect someone..."

The Duchess’s words carried weight, and Chief Yosef quickly laughed it off, "I was just asking out of curiosity. You know, this terror attack might be one of the most horrifying this year in London. Being meticulous is necessary, and of course, we hope that when needed, our international friends will cooperate..."

Cao Qijun gave a slight smile, her tone light and casual.

Only Yosef heard her.

"Of course, but I think it’s best not to go on endlessly... after all, my friend here will be attending the Hua Sha dinner in a few days. Any impact due to this that gives London a bad impression would be troublesome..."

As she spoke, she twirled her bracelet... her gaze lingering on Chief Yosef, "What do you think, Chief Yosef?"

"Ah, I understand, Duchess, take care..."

Yosef was well aware of the implications from her words. In every country, the wealthy are always welcome, especially in such capitalist nations. The Hua Sha dinner is a top-tier event among the British nobility, covering various countries and involving governmental initiatives to attract investors. Every guest is significant, and as the Deputy Chief of the London Region police, although his position was not low, he really didn’t want to take on such a responsibility—not with the backing of Duke’s Mansion.

Thus, he was promptly sincere in his demeanor, escorting Sui Yi and the others out...

After the people had left, Chief Yosef narrowed his eyes, looking over the pile of burst firearms... a flicker of keenness crossing his gaze.

In the long limousine, Cao Qijun sighed, saying to Sui Yi, "I’m very sorry that because of me, that Wo Er person has caused you trouble numerous times."

Initially, she had thought Wo Er, an Inferior character, was no big deal, but dealing with her repeatedly had been truly annoying, especially her recent tattling...

"Abroad, if you don’t have a substantial backing, after a terrorist attack, it’s easy for foreigners to be suspected..."

Fatty Gao looked skeptical. "Do they really dare to slander us?"

Cao Qijun shook her head, "They will utilize the upper limit of detention to compel you to cooperate... desperately trying to dig out any suspicious information from you. After all, it’s the same everywhere; without sufficient capital, relying on another country’s judicial system to perfectly protect one’s rights is an impossibility... forever impossible."

If our own country can barely manage it, how could a foreign one? (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for it or cast a monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)