Chapter 408: Secret War

"Tell us the details of when your bureau comrades were attacked. The more specific the better." Walking into the back room of the affairs bureau, Luo said softly, "If you think there is anything else strange, you can tell us."

"Ah... yes." Kong Liang quickly restrained his caution - by the way, although these two people are not wearing uniforms, they should be Qi sensers of the Privy Council, and one is a demon. Age and gender cannot be used as a measure of strength. standards. Even if they couldn't control the situation, it wouldn't be too difficult to cover the branch's retreat. "That's it... we received a telegram from the General Administration, asking us to find ways to alleviate the uneasiness of the local people, so after everyone discussed it, we went to several grain stores in the surrounding area..."

After An Jing listened to the whole incident, Li glanced outside the house and asked, "Have the people who went to other grain stores come back?"

"They're all back." Kong Liang wiped the sweat from his head. "Although they encountered some doubts, no one attacked them."

There are fifteen people in total, including Miss Wei who was sent away, there are sixteen people...compared to the size of the General Administration, they are insignificant. However, this is already the largest one among the overseas bureaus, and the manpower of other affairs bureaus will only be even more stretched. It is indeed impossible to rely on them to control the situation of a city, Li Xin said, this matter must be done by her and Qing Qing.

"Didn't the people who opposed you speak out from the beginning?"

"This..." Kong Liang thought about it for a moment, "It doesn't seem to be the case. When we squeezed from the outer edge of the crowd to the center, someone suddenly objected."

"Is it a spur-of-the-moment idea?" Li pondered, "It doesn't seem like it...every word goes straight to the point. Even if it's a rumor, the content is mixed with truth and falsehood. It's more like wording that was prepared in advance."

"What's the meaning?"

"You are under surveillance." Luo whispered softly, "There should be someone not far away watching your every move at that time. These opponents may have come under instruction, so they can accurately arouse suspicion in the hearts of the people."

Kong Liang couldn't help but shuddered, "Then Miss Wei is one of them..."

"Nine times out of ten," Li affirmed, "Even if these people are not the mastermind behind the scenes, they still have a lot to do with the mastermind. The fact that the teams that went to other grain stores were safe also proves that they are too busy to monitor all situations at the same time. Therefore, if we can find these people in front of the Ten Dan Grain Shop..."

"Li." Luo Qingqing suddenly interrupted her.

"I know." The fox demon looked at Kong Liang, "Let everyone rest where they are first. Don't go back to your residence today to avoid another accident."

"Then what should the branch do next?"

"I will make an agreement with Miss Luo and let you know tomorrow morning. If someone asks you about the conversation later, just try to ignore it."

Kong Liang is not a fool. He has already realized the meaning of the other party's words, "This monitor...maybe he comes from within the team?"

"I don't know, but I can't rule out this possibility. There have been betrayers in Baisha County. You'd better pay attention to this issue."

"I... understand." Kong Liang lowered his head and said.

After the person in charge of the branch left, Luo Qingqing found a chair and sat down, "If you have to be serious, this person is also within the scope of suspicion."

"Indeed, but his suspicion is relatively light." Li replied.

"Why?"

"Because he immediately sent the news of Miss Wei's attack back to Jinxia. If he is a traitor, delaying the death of his companion will only make the conflict between the two parties more intense."

"...It makes sense," Luo weighed it gently, "but we still can't take it lightly."

"Don't worry, although I am a fox demon, I have been wandering in the human world for many years before I met Xia Fan. Suspicion, guilt, disguise and malice cannot escape my eyes." Li smiled, " Otherwise, Xia Fan wouldn’t ask me to follow you.”

"Really?" Luo blinked slightly, "But I heard him say that you took the initiative to come. When it comes to this cat-and-mouse game, no one in the entire Jinxia City is better than you."

"Ahem...that makes sense!" Li raised his tail, "If it's Miss Luo, you come alone, facing an almost unfamiliar city, can you catch the mischief behind the scenes?"

"That's true." Luo Qingqing said calmly, "I can see the flow of breath, but I can't tell the difference between good and evil. Magic alone is enough to protect people, but not enough to calm order."

"So I'm the most suitable candidate."

"Miss Li already has an idea? Please give me some advice."

"Hey, we are so familiar, there is no need to call me Miss Li -"

"But you just called me Miss Luo."

"Uh..." Li suddenly got stuck. She found that Luo Qingqing was really a very serious person, "I made a mistake. I won't do it next time."

"Yeah." Luo Qing covered the corners of his mouth slightly, "So what do you think?"

"Fishing - no, luring the snake out of the hole." Li bared his teeth.

"When they attack the branch again? There are only two of you and me. We have to be careful of the attackers in the chaos of the scene. I'm afraid it's not easy to detect where the instigator is hiding."

"We don't have to look for it, just let it come." Li raised his hands and rolled them.

"Meow——" The latter narrowed his eyes, with a look on his face that he wanted to rub against.

Luo Qingqing suddenly realized, "So this is why you took Gungun on the road with you. It can follow the murderer, but what if there is more than one person on the other side?"

"No matter how many thugs there are, they can't be compared to the number of wild cats in White River City." Li put Gungun on the ground, "Go... call your subordinates now, I need their help."

"Meow Ga!" Gungun licked the back of Li's hand, and then ran out of the house.

…

In the early morning of the next day, when the sky turned slightly white, a new round of grain grabbing had begun.

The news of a riot at Shidan Grain Store and the looting of grain stored in the store spread throughout the city in just one night. This time panic finally hit everyone's heart. Food shortage was no longer a sign, but a fact that was happening - everyone was human. If you lose your life while buying food, who can guarantee that your family’s food rations will last until the storm is over?

This mentality has further contributed to the rise in food prices. Outside the shops that are still open today, price tags have been three times higher than usual. Even so, there were more people coming to buy food than yesterday! The dark flow of people not only occupied the street, but also moved several feet away. In order to prevent damage from riots, the store even specially dispatched a team of private soldiers armed with long guns and sticks to guard the door, prohibiting anyone from approaching the store.

At this time, people from the Affairs Bureau also arrived near the grain store. They set up tables, put up billboards, and shouted to the people - "Folks! I have good news to tell you! Jinxia City The rescue team has already set off and will arrive at Baisha City tomorrow afternoon!”

"If you still have food left at home, please do not participate in this robbery! Apart from being extorted a large sum of money, it will not do you any good! The Jinxia City Affairs Bureau promises that it will advance and retreat together with the residents of Baisha City! Let me say it again, relief The team is on the way and the food will be delivered soon! ”

…

"Lord Tanshou, those people are here again."

In an inconspicuous private house, Pelican also got the news that the branch was back in operation.