Human Martial Saint: Starting with Bajiquan

Chapter 56 Hitting a Wall

Yin Ruyu and Yin He walked out quickly.

The other constables followed closely behind, and Yinhe whispered:

"Miss, there are several suspicious locations near the Black Fox Gang on the west side of the city's commercial street. I want to search them, and I've urged them several times, but the county magistrate of Kang County is still delaying issuing the warrant..."

"Go find him!"

As they talked, the group headed towards the county government office.

As they approached the county government office, Yin Ruyu's pace gradually slowed. Her bodyguard Yin He and the other constables also looked somewhat solemn, their eyes darting around.

Because they dared not look into the eyes of the women who were anxiously waiting for news, tears welling in their eyes, standing opposite the yamen gate.

When Aunt Wang, who was in charge, saw them arrive, she ran over and grabbed Yin Ruyu's arm, her nails almost digging into the fabric of her official robes.

"Officer Yin! You have to do me justice! My dog, Gou Dan, is only eight years old. He was playing at the street corner the day before yesterday afternoon, and he's gone in the blink of an eye!"

The crying spread, and moments later, Yin Ruyu was surrounded by a group of emotionally agitated aunties.

The sounds of complaining, cursing, and pleading filled the air.

Mixed together.

This continued to exacerbate Yin Ruyu's sense of powerlessness.

"My daughter is missing too!"

"The government needs to do something about this! If this continues, who would dare let their child go out?"

Yin Ruyu took a deep breath, suppressing the heaviness in her heart, and raised her voice, proclaiming:

"Fellow villagers, please calm down! The government is investigating your case with all its might. I, Yin Ruyu, hereby swear that I will do everything in my power to get to the bottom of this and give you all an explanation!"

That being said, when she glanced at the constables behind her, most of whom were from the Xiao Zong Yin family.

All I could see were flickering eyes and barely perceptible shrinking back.

They all seemed to be saying, "You, young lady, with your guards, will finish the case and return to the main branch. Who cares about our lives?"

Yin Ruyu knew that without the order from the county magistrate or the county constable, she couldn't rely on them.

After finally calming everyone down, Yin Ruyu sighed and, accompanied by her guard Yin He, headed straight for the back hall of the county government office.

The back hall of the county government office.

The aroma of tea wafts through the air.

Yin Ruyu felt that the aroma of the tea could not mask the stale, musty smell in the back room.

At this moment, County Magistrate Kang was sitting upright in his chair, holding a teacup, blowing away the foam, with a habitual, inscrutable fake smile on his face.

He had anticipated Yin Ruyu's arrival:

"It's Ruyu, please sit down."

County Magistrate Kang put down his teacup, his tone quite earnest:

"I know you're eager to solve the case, but there are procedures and rules to follow when handling cases. The Black Fox Gang is now registered with the county government and is a legitimate gang. Without solid evidence, taking action against them might... attract criticism and be detrimental to local stability!"

Yin Ruyu stood there, looking down:

"County Commandant Kang, stability is not achieved by tolerating evil. The continuous disappearances of children have caused widespread public resentment, which is the biggest source of instability. The clues have now gone cold at the Black Fox Gang. It is our duty as constables to follow the trail."

Upon hearing this, the smile on County Magistrate Kang's face faded slightly.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table:

"Ruyu, you're still young, and it's good that you're energetic. But the situation in Crescent Moon County is complicated, unlike the prefectural capital. If you get involved in some things, the consequences will be much bigger. Take my advice: the case needs to be investigated, but it needs to be investigated slowly. Some things..."

Yin Ruyu had lost interest in listening any further.

She emerged from the back room, feeling a tightness in her chest. County Magistrate Kang's meaning was crystal clear: the Black Fox Gang was up to no good.

But she was just a constable, without a warrant issued by the county magistrate or county lieutenant.

What can she do?

Exhausted.

Yin Ruyu returned to her office, dismissed everyone except Yin He.

Yinhe was a bodyguard she brought from Shazhou. Her father was worried about her safety and specially appointed him as her bodyguard.

Loyal and reliable.

"Miss."

Yinhe handed over a cup of warm water, looking worried:

"We can't count on County Magistrate Kang, and the constables below are even more timid and hesitant. In this Crescent Moon County, we alone... will probably find it difficult to move an inch."

Hearing Yin He's analysis, Yin Ruyu sighed.

How could she not see it? She was a young lady from the powerful Yin family, but in Crescent Moon County, she was just a constable who had been parachuted in.

On the surface, everyone treated her with utmost respect and dared not offend her.

But once they touch upon local forces and some core interests, they all become outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant.

"I can't just let this go!"

Yin Ruyu clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms.

"Those children...every moment of delay increases their danger."

She pondered for a moment, a resolute glint in her eyes:

"Prepare the horse, I'm going to see my great-uncle."

The "little grandfather" that Yin Ruyu mentioned was the head of the Yin family, a minor clan in Crescent Moon County. According to seniority, he was the cousin of Yin Ruyu's grandfather.

She thought that if she could get his support, at least the constables in the clan would not dare to be so lax, and there might even be more experts from the Yin family to help!

South of the city.

The Yin family's fishing hut is located next to Crescent Lake.

The small courtyard is serene and secluded.

Unlike the oppressive atmosphere of the county government office, this place is filled with shimmering blue waters and a sense of tranquility.

Yin Ruyu saw the little grandfather who was fishing.

The old man had white hair and beard, but was in good spirits.

Holding a fishing rod, he seemed oblivious to all the disturbances of the outside world.

The old man listened patiently to Yin Ruyu's slightly anxious words, and slowly lifted the fishing rod.

Empty hook, or straight hook?

He then pretended to sink the straight hook into the water.

"Ruyu, it's good that you care about the people. But you must understand that the Black Fox Gang involves more than just the Kang family; it may also involve the county magistrate, or even higher-ups. One wrong move could bring disaster upon your family!"

Yin Ruyu's voice trembled slightly:

"Grandpa, are we just going to stand by and watch those children...?"

The old man stared at the fishing float, no longer looking at her.

"You are still young. Your elder brother arranged for you to come to Crescent Moon County to spend some time in peace and accumulate experience. When you return to the prefecture city in the future, you will have a bright future."

The words were tactful, but the meaning was crystal clear: it wasn't that the great-uncle didn't want to help her, but rather that he felt her life was far more valuable than that of these ordinary children.

Handling cases well won't get her promoted any faster.

On the contrary, offending the county magistrate and local bullies would bring her trouble in the short term.

At this moment, I heard my great-uncle muttering to himself again:

"If the water is too clear, there will be no fish..."

Yin Ruyu knew that further discussion would be pointless.

She bowed silently, said nothing more, turned and left, walking out of the courtyard.

The sunlight was so bright that she could hardly open her eyes.

She knew this was in Crescent Moon County.

The last bit of strength that can be relied upon.

It can no longer be used by her.

She walked forward listlessly, and somehow ended up in the county market.

Yinhe followed closely behind.

Perhaps it was her great-uncle's attitude that disappointed her, or perhaps it was the despairing look in the eyes of the women at the county government office that lingered in her mind.

Yin Ruyu desperately needed to get some fresh air in a new place.

Although the houses and streets in this market were much simpler than those in the western part of the county town, under the protection of the Mingsha Gang, they were bustling with people and merchants, and the air was filled with the smells of livestock, spices, and leather.

Its roughness makes it seem real.

"Since we're already here, let's go see Xiaolan!" She suddenly remembered that Xiaolan was nearby.