Xu Jingmo frowned, extremely displeased with the term "beast." If Zhao Jingchi weren't by his side, he would have shot without hesitation.
The two little beasts stared nervously at Jun Jiuli, afraid she would make any move.
Before the two beasts could react, they were stabbed in the abdomen. Xu Jingmo quickly fired a shot, but the bullet returned and hit him in the shoulder.
Xu Jingmo was shocked, "Are you human or ghost?"
"None of your business."
Jun Jiuli stabbed the two beasts several more times, blood pooling on the ground. Both beasts were on the verge of death. Jun Jiuli kicked them off the boat, letting them drown.
Xu Jingmo, who had been trying to remain calm, was completely terrified by this scene.
"This is murder, you can't do this. You're a police officer, you'll go to jail."
"Just killing two beasts, besides, who would know I did it."
"Heaven's net is vast, but it misses nothing. Don't harbor any侥幸心理, you can still stop now, or you'll regret it."
Jun Jiuli picked at her ear, "Don't you think what you're saying is hilarious?"
He was about to say more when he lost all strength. Tens of thousands of needles were fired, some piercing flesh directly, others grazing the skin.
Not a single part of their bodies was untouched, and Zhao Jingchi received the same treatment. Both let out heart-wrenching screams, unable to dodge.
The flying needles that missed continued their flight for a full five minutes, until every single needle was embedded in their bodies. The torture finally ended.
Jun Jiuli bound their hands with special ropes, the other ends of which were hung on the stern of the boat.
Their bodies were submerged in the water, and they could only thrash about to keep their heads above water to survive.
"Ready? Let's go for a ride!"
The boat moved at high speed, water splashing onto their faces. The icy lake water was enough to freeze someone to death, and the immense resistance caused them unbearable pain.
Jun Jiuli took them for a three-hour ride. Seeing that they were almost dead, she dragged them onto the boat and put them into her spatial dimension.
After cleaning the boat to leave no trace and returning it, she happily went home. A puppet in her place was watching TV, and no one knew she had gone out that night.
Meanwhile, the party on the cruise ship was at its peak. The police infiltrated swiftly, catching them completely off guard. Caught red-handed with drugs, they were all dragged back for questioning.
The richest man and a group of capable beasts hid in the cruise ship's secret compartments. The police searched everywhere and, finding no one, prepared to withdraw.
A group of people rejoiced internally. As the last policeman exited the cruise ship, a massive explosion occurred, sending the ashes of the beasts flying.
The next day's news reports were filled with information about the explosion, and the police were investigating at full speed. The blast was so powerful that not even charred remains were left.
They could only check the guest list, and the missing persons were presumed dead. Families cried heartbrokenly and stormed the police station, demanding the killer be caught, while the police could only pacify them.
Shortly after, the various evil deeds committed by those individuals before their deaths were exposed. The families, ashamed, could no longer cause a scene. All compensations had to be paid in full.
...
"Xiao Shen, how are you feeling recently? Can you return to duty?"
"Anytime."
"Good, then you can come to work tomorrow. This time, you'll receive a great merit. If it weren't for the information you provided, we wouldn't have captured so many criminals."
"It's my duty."
Jun Jiuli was promoted. There were no external assignments for the time being, and life felt like retirement compared to the original host's previous life.
Tomato Group.
Old Beast Zheng: "Jingmo has been missing. What are everyone's thoughts?"
Beast One: "This incident was clearly a deliberate targeting of our Tomato Group. We don't know how much internal information Dr. Shen has leaked. The top priority is to choose a new base."
Beast Two: "He speaks wisely. However, choosing a new leader is also very necessary. Jingmo is likely beyond saving this time, and the group's helmsman is not necessarily him. I support Xu Hong temporarily managing Jingmo's affairs. Let's assess his capabilities first."
Xu Hong humbly stood up and bowed to everyone present.
"Thank you all for thinking so highly of me. I will do my utmost to work, not to fail your trust, and to lead the group to greater heights."
Old Beast Zheng: "Heh, you say it so easily. How to establish connections, how to transport goods, how to manage inventory, how to oversee operations? You know nothing about these. How can I be at ease handing them to you? It's enough if you manage your own affairs. Don't try to meddle in everything; it's not as simple as you think."
"Uncle Zheng, you are too serious. I've been watching these things since childhood, how could I not understand? It's just that I haven't dealt with such large-scale business. I'm confident I can learn it. I'm still young, and I believe all the uncles here are willing to teach me."
Everyone lowered their heads in silence, not wanting to offend Old Beast Zheng for his sake.
Xu Hong directly chuckled, "Why is everyone like this? If you remain silent any longer, I'll assume you all agree."
The hall fell silent. Xu Hong also put away his flippant smile. His expression turned grim, and he cast an unkind glance at several old beasts before speaking sharply.
"Whether it's the eldest or second branch, we all share the surname Xu. This is my Xu family's business. I am the only remaining descendant of the Xu family. Surely, uncles, you wouldn't want to act recklessly, would you?"
The atmosphere grew more tense. Everyone turned to look at Old Beast Zheng, who struck the ground heavily with his cane several times.
"I'm not dead yet, and no one dares to act recklessly. Including you, Xu Hong. Xiao Mo is not dead yet, why are you so anxious?"
"Uncle Zheng is joking. My surname is Xu, how can I not be anxious?"