The book-crossing case happened! The villains all want me to go to jail

Xie Xu'an was in a messy room filled with a rotten smell. The piles of debris around him seemed to be the embodiment of his inner chaos.

He was like a mad trapped beast, roaring and waving his arms wildly, as if trying to break free from the invisible shackles.

However, at the moment when the chaos reached its peak, everything came to an abrupt stop.

His eyes instantly became cold as ice, and the biting chill seemed to freeze the air around him.

He slowly sat down on the messy bed, his body trembling slightly, but his eyes swept around like a cold sword.

The messy clothes, scattered unknown debris, and the strange smell coming from nowhere all made him frown, as if he was wondering why he was in such a disgusting scene.

Then, he seemed to remember something pleasant, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, with a faint sneer that was chilling.

After a moment, he seemed to remember something and slowly stood up. With steady steps but a hint of disgust, he walked straight into the bathroom.

In that small space, he washed and dressed methodically, every movement being precise and powerful.

The water splashed on his face, washing away his fatigue and madness, but it could not wash away the haze deep in his eyes.

After tidying up his face, he changed into a neat set of clothes. His straight back seemed to tell of a trace of dignity that had not yet been erased deep in his heart.

Without any hesitation, he stepped out of the door resolutely, and his figure disappeared into the endless darkness outside the door.

In another corner of the city, the police station was filled with a tense and oppressive atmosphere. Zhao Hongzhi frowned as he sat around a conference table with the Qingshui City police. Their eyes revealed determination and resolve, vowing to root out the evil cult lurking in the city.

"Brothers, this mission is arduous, everyone must be fully alert!" Zhao Hongzhi's voice was low and powerful.

"Captain Zhao, don't worry, we will never miss any clue!" a young policeman responded.

So, the police split into several groups and went deep into the streets and alleys of the city, trying to pry out clues about the cult organization from the residents.

Policeman Xiao Li came to a narrow old street, where the old houses looked dilapidated and worn. He knocked on a wooden door with peeling paint, and a gray-haired old man slowly opened the door.

"Hello, old man, we are the police and would like to ask you something." Xiao Li tried his best to make his smile sound friendly.

The old man raised his cloudy eyes, looked at him, then lowered his head silently, without saying a word, and slowly closed the door.

Xiao Li sighed helplessly and continued to walk to the next house.

Policeman Xiao Wang walked into a busy grocery store where the owner was busy organizing the shelves.

"Boss, excuse me, we are investigating a cult organization. Have you heard about it?" Xiao Wang asked anxiously.

The shop owner stopped what he was doing, looked at him warily, and said coldly, "I don't know, don't ask me."

Xiao Wang was met with a cold shoulder and had no choice but to leave.

Policeman Xiao Zhang questioned an old lady who was walking her dog in a residential area.

"Auntie, do you know if there are any strange people or activities around here?" Xiao Zhang looked at her expectantly.

The aunt pulled the dog leash and said in panic: "I don't know, don't ask me, I know nothing." Then she hurried away.

In this way, the police were met with setbacks everywhere, and the residents either remained silent or gave some vague information that was worthless.

"What is this? Everyone seems to be dumb!" a policeman couldn't help but complain.

"Don't worry, everyone be patient, there will always be a breakthrough." Zhao Hongzhi comforted everyone, but his heart was also filled with anxiety.

At the same time, Xie Ran slowly opened his eyes in a dark, damp corner that smelled of mold. His mind was still a little groggy, and he tried to recall what had happened before. He found that his hands and feet were tightly tied with thick ropes, and every time he moved, the ropes cut deeply into his flesh.

He heard a low conversation coming from outside and immediately became alert. He decided to continue pretending to be unconscious and wait for a better opportunity.

The footsteps of several strong men were getting closer and closer. They lifted Xie Ran up without any courtesy. The rough action made Xie Ran feel a pain, but he endured it and didn't make a sound.

"This kid hasn't woken up yet. He must have fainted from fright." A sturdy man laughed.

"Never mind him, just carry him away quickly and don't delay the boss's business." another strong man urged.

Afterwards, Xie Ran was brought to a brighter room, but this so-called "brightness" was nothing more than the faint light emitted by a few dim chandeliers.

He closed his eyes, listened quietly to the footsteps of people around him, and silently thought about how to get out of the current predicament.

"Boss, what should we do with these people?" a younger brother asked timidly.

"You are so stupid. Don't you understand what the adults told you? You have been busy these days and your brain has been eaten by a dog. You can't even understand what the adults say?" the eldest brother shouted angrily.

"I, I understand, boss. I'll give the orders right away." The younger brother responded timidly, his voice full of fear.

Then, several strong men moved them to a spacious room. Xie Ran heard the conversation from next door again.

"Boss, what are we going to do next?"

"Where is the Bible I asked you to recite? Where did you recite it? You don't even remember it? Of course we have to offer sacrifices, dedicate their lives to the gods, and let the gods grant us mysterious powers so that we can live happily forever." The boss's voice was sharp and harsh.

"Boss, this is not good, they are still very young, right?"

"Do you have any objection?"

"No, Boss, I think, I think it's a bit too cruel?"

"Humph, how dare you disobey the will of the Lord God? Come, drag him away and feed him to the dogs!"

"No, boss, no!" The terrified voice begging for mercy gradually faded away.

Xie Ran thought to himself that perhaps another innocent person was going to suffer.

He leaned against the cold and damp wall in silence, groping carefully with his hands, quietly pulled out a sharp knife from his sleeve, and began to cut the rope slowly and carefully. This knife was his usual self-defense weapon, just to deal with this unexpected danger.

Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and he had to be extremely careful with every cut to avoid being discovered.

At this time, Zhao Hongzhi in the police station was in a state of panic.

"We've been investigating for several days, but there's not a single useful clue!" Zhao Hongzhi slammed the table angrily.

"Captain Zhao, the residents seem very scared and dare not speak," said a policeman.

"Afraid? Could it be that this evil cult organization has such a strong deterrent power? Why was there no movement before?" Zhao Hongzhi fell into deep thought.

At this moment, Zhao Hongzhi suddenly received an anonymous message on his mobile phone.

When he opened it, his eyes widened immediately. The message pointed out in detail some of the cult's activity patterns and possible hiding places.

"This...how is this possible? How did this person know something that we haven't even found out?" Zhao Hongzhi was filled with confusion and shock.

But at this moment, he couldn't care less.

"Brothers, there is a new clue. Let's investigate according to this first!" Zhao Hongzhi said loudly.

The police took immediate action. Although they were full of doubts, this glimmer of hope rekindled their fighting spirit.