Chapter 19

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In the small courtyard of the fishing village, Lin Yi found remnants of poisonous wild vegetables in the kitchen.

Outside, the police officer was questioning the doctor. “Have you identified the source of the poisoning?”

The doctor furrowed his brow. “We can preliminarily conclude it’s due to bitter nightshade. This plant is usually found in Yun City, but since the fishing village is nestled by the mountains and water, it’s possible such a plant grows here.”

Lin Yi retrieved the leftover wild vegetables from the trash bin with a plastic bag, then walked over to the police officer and doctor. In a calm, childlike voice, he said, “These wild vegetables contain refined bitter nightshade.”

The doctor frowned at the dirty plastic bag in Lin Yi’s hand, displeased. Didn’t the adults have important matters to discuss? What was this child causing trouble for?

But seeing Lin Yi’s round, adorable face set in a serious expression, the doctor found it hard to be angry.

Though anxious, he patiently said, “Little boy, the uncles are busy now. Why don’t you go play over there?”

The police officer, however, recognized Lin Yi. His eyes suddenly lit up. “It’s you—”

Before he could finish, Lin Yi’s gaze fixed on a certain direction. In a sharp voice he asked, “Who’s there?”

His voice was soft and gentle, lacking any threat.

Someone was outside the courtyard wall!

Lin Yi stepped on jars and stone slabs stacked by the wall, and in a few moves, climbed over the wall. But he only caught sight of a disappearing figure.

The doctor’s eyes went wide in shock, his jaw dropping.

“H-He…” The doctor glanced at the courtyard wall, then at the police officer, who had already chased out the main gate.

He then looked at the other medical staff and the crew members from the program.

The medical staff wore expressions similar to his own, while the crew, though surprised, seemed to handle the situation with slightly more composure.

Qin Siyuan also instinctively wanted to follow but felt dizzy after a few steps. Fortunately, Xie Yu caught him in time; otherwise, he might have collapsed.

Seeing Qin Siyuan as a weak little boy, the medical staff relaxed.

They thought he might be another extraordinary child. Thankfully, no need to question life a second time.

Qin Siyuan noticed their change in attitude and clenched his small fists in anger, his chest rising and falling intensely.

Xie Yu gently twisted his hand. “Alright, alright, don’t get mad. If you get sick, Yi Bao won’t be able to see you.

“Let’s go back and ask your dad to find you two more martial arts coaches.”

Qin Siyuan’s eyes reddened. Was this really the coaches’ responsibility?

“Two aren’t enough!”

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Lin Yi paused briefly after climbing out beyond the courtyard wall, then resumed pursuit.

He found it interesting—the other person was clearly waiting for him to catch up.

The other’s speed was fast.

Since arriving in this world, this was the first time Lin Yi had met someone so quick.

As he chased, he even glanced at his own body.

It was fine; he was just a bit short in the legs now.

About ten minutes later, the person disappeared into the forest, and Lin Yi stopped.

Without hesitation, he turned and left.

The person hiding among the trees watched him go, a pair of fierce eyes showing a hint of confusion.

N-No chase?

How could he not chase?

Lin Yi had barely walked a few meters when he heard a whooshing sound. His small frame tilted slightly, dodging the attack.

The person in hiding, frustrated at missing, launched a series of consecutive strikes.

Lin Yi wasn’t foolish. While dodging, he searched for cover.

When it came to hiding, Lin Yi wouldn’t claim to be the best in all of China, but in this small fishing village, no one could outmatch him.

Xu Yan Hui, hidden in the woods, grew confused when she couldn’t find Lin Yi’s figure.

She cautiously waited about five minutes before stepping out to check.

She looked around but saw no one.

Where was he hiding?

Lin Yi’s eyes fixed on the slingshot in her hand. So it was that weapon she had attacked him with earlier?

Thankfully, it wasn’t a firearm from this world.

He glanced at a stone at his feet and struck her shoulder with it.

Xu Yan Hui panicked and turned but saw no sign of Lin Yi.

She had underestimated this kid from the city!

Originally, she had intended to teach him a lesson—to warn him against meddling in the poisoning.

Lin Yi asked, “Why did you poison people?”

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The voice came from behind her.

Xu Yan Hui was startled, turning around while already forming a slingshot posture.

Hiss!

Her shoulder was painful and numb, and she couldn’t summon strength.

“What’s it to you?” Xu Yan Hui’s voice was very cold.

Lin Yi looked at her face to face and finally saw the little girl before him.

Her figure was slender but tall, about ten years old.

Her clothes were faded and yellowed, the collar frayed, and her shoes full of holes.

Her living conditions were poor.

Lin Yi thought for a few seconds. “It concerns me.”

“They treat her well.”

Xu Yan Hui sneered coldly. “Treat you well? They only put on a show for outsiders.”

Lin Yi said, “That’s not true.”

At least, Zhong Qi wasn’t like that.

Inside the seaweed house, there was only one bed. Zhong Qi was probably taking care of a child for the first time, checking Lin Yi’s temperature every night.

Lin Yi had thought the first night was because he had just returned from the hospital, so Zhong Qi was cautious.

But in the nights afterward, Zhong Qi still woke up occasionally to check on him.

That was why Lin Yi would act when Zhong Qi was anxious—because Zhong Qi truly cared.

Xu Yan Hui scoffed coldly. “A fool being deceived.”

While they spoke, hurried footsteps approached from afar—a group running this way.

Xu Yan Hui warned coldly, “Don’t tell anyone you’ve seen me! Or—”

“I’ll kill you!”

She vanished quickly into the woods, clearly very familiar with the terrain.

Lin Yi blinked. Was he just threatened?

After a while, the police officer and a group of villagers arrived.

The police captain immediately went over to Lin Yi, checking him all around. Seeing no injuries, he was relieved.

“You’re just a kid—how could you run off like that? What if the other side had a gun?”

They still knew nothing about the culprit.

Who knew if they were a ruthless criminal?

“Did you see what the culprit looks like?”

Lin Yi thought for a moment, then nodded.

Everyone’s hearts jumped, but they didn’t ask immediately.

The captain said, “You all go search and see if you can find any clues.

“You two stay with the kid and protect him.”

Since the little one had seen the culprit’s face, he might be targeted for revenge.

When Lin Yi returned to the village with the police and villagers, Ruo Ruo hurried over anxiously.

“Little Yi, are you okay?”

Lin Yi shook his head.

Qin Siyuan was nearby, waiting for him.

Their eyes met briefly.

Ruo Ruo frowned, clearly wanting to say something.

Rarer than usual, she put on a obedient expression. “Uncle, auntie, can I talk to Little Yi?”

The villagers didn’t mind—what’s wrong with two kids talking?

The police glanced at Ruo Ruo again but recognized her and didn’t stop them.

Ruo Ruo grabbed Lin Yi’s wrist and pulled him aside. “Little Yi, you…”

She hesitated.

Lin Yi cut in, “You want to ask if I saw her?”

Ruo Ruo blinked and nodded.

Lin Yi said, “I did. The police haven’t seen her yet.”

Ruo Ruo’s tense heart relaxed a bit. “Little Yi, when I gave you the recorder, you said I could ask for your help if anything happened.

“Can you…”

Lin Yi finished for her, “Not expose her?”

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Ruo Ruo hesitated, then nodded.

Lin Yi asked, “Why? What’s your relationship?”

Ruo Ruo lowered her eyes. “Kind of… friends. I consider her a friend.”

Lin Yi said, “Even if I say nothing, the police will find her.”

And it wouldn’t take long.

After all, the wild vegetables used in the program were sent by her.

Ruo Ruo’s shoulders sagged. “Yan Hui… well, let’s just delay it as long as possible.”

Ruo Ruo was very anxious. The only thing she could do was pray Yan Hui wouldn’t be caught.

The more she thought about it, the sadder she became.

After all, she was just a child. Though usually the leader among kids, she understood poisoning was not a trivial matter.

She broke down in tears.

Lin Yi: …Why is she crying?

He instinctively glanced toward Qin Siyuan.

Qin Siyuan walked over to them. “What’s wrong?”

Lin Yi looked around and quietly explained the situation.

Since he wasn’t the one poisoned, he couldn’t forgive the person who poisoned Aunt Xie or Brother Zhong Qi.

Qin Siyuan said, “Her only request is that you don’t reveal who she is. You just have to keep quiet.”

Lin Yi: “Huh?”

Qin Siyuan frowned at Ruo Ruo. “Don’t cry.”

Ruo Ruo bit her lip, sniffling.

Qin Siyuan asked, “Do you know why she poisoned?”

Qin Siyuan knew modern laws better than Lin Yi, the ‘little ancient.’

If the poisoner was the girl who delivered the wild vegetables at noon, she was a minor. Thanks to the doctor’s timely arrival, no life-threatening condition had occurred yet, so she might receive a lighter sentence.

Also, if she wasn’t entirely at fault, there might be other developments.

Ruo Ruo stared at Qin Siyuan, who was younger than her but gave off a sense of ‘no need to fear.’

As a child, Ruo Ruo didn’t understand this feeling. Later, she would realize it was the safety brought by a powerful protector.

Ruo Ruo hesitated, then met Qin Siyuan’s calm gaze and spoke, “I only know a little.

“Yan Hui believes her father’s death wasn’t an accident.”

Qin Siyuan and Lin Yi exchanged a glance.

Lin Yi was fine—after all, in his past life as a shadow guard, he had seen blood.

Qin Siyuan was a real child. Though outwardly calm, his little heart was pounding rapidly.

Suddenly, he placed a hand on Lin Yi’s shoulder.

Lin Yi: ?

Qin Siyuan’s legs felt weak. Seeing Lin Yi look at him, he waved his hand and said, “Maybe my body isn’t fully recovered yet.”

Lin Yi didn’t doubt him.

Ruo Ruo continued, “Yan Hui seems to have found something.

“She told me, if anything happens to her, to help take care of Grandma Xu.”

Lin Yi was listening attentively when the police captain called out, “Little Yi!”

Ruo Ruo jumped like a frightened rabbit, trembling slightly.

She looked at Lin Yi with pleading eyes.

Lin Yi frowned. “We can’t keep it hidden.”

The captain approached. “What are you three kids up to?”

Ruo Ruo’s eyes darted nervously, practically wearing ‘guilty’ on her face.

Qin Siyuan took the initiative. “Officer, have you caught anyone?”

Since Lin Yi and Qin Siyuan were involved, there was no need to hide it.

The captain ruffled his hair. “Sigh, no.”

Ruo Ruo breathed a small sigh of relief.

The captain said, “But the suspect is identified. It should be soon.”

Ruo Ruo froze and then burst into tears.