He hadn't expected the old man's thoughts to be so despicable, actually wanting to send Xiao Yu to a nightclub. If that were the case, then all the people who had disappeared before were also sent to nightclubs? Without showing any change, he hypnotized the old man.
"Where were all those girls sent?"
"The good-looking girls were sent to nightclubs, and the less attractive ones were sent abroad."
"Where are the nightclubs?"
"They're everywhere, arranged by the boss. There are several in this city, and others in different cities."
"What happened to the girls sent abroad?"
"That's hard to say. Some were sold as slaves to families, and some had their organs harvested and sent to various countries."
"How do you know all this so clearly?"
"I used to specialize in this. Later, my eardrums were damaged by enemies, and my eyes were injured, so I ended up living in this factory."
"Whose factory is this?"
"It belongs to the people in the village up ahead. It's rented, used as a cover."
"Did you abduct those missing girls?"
"Most of them, yes. Some were done by others."
"What is the cellar?"
"The cellar was used to store materials at the factory, and later it was used to hide people. Some of those women couldn't withstand the beatings and were accidentally killed. It was difficult to dispose of them outside, so they were all buried in the cellar."
"Where is the cellar?"
"It's right under the bed where I sleep."
"What's the name of the boss you mentioned?"
"Long Linping. He's the boss of our circle. I used to be his top hitman. I was responsible for many of the outside operations."
"What's your name?"
"Long Guoping."
"Long Guoping? What's your relationship with Long Linping?"
"We're from the same village. He's my elder brother."
"How long have you been in this place?"
"Many years, I can't remember. I'm old, I can't remember many things."
"How many girls have you sent out from here?"
"I can't recall. About seven or eight."
"How many are buried in the cellar?"
"Two, I think? Yes, two. There was a young woman who was truly beautiful, alas, her life was short."
The old man seemed to still have more to say, it was unclear how many heinous deeds he had committed. Such a person truly deserved a thousand cuts to appease the hatred in one's heart.
He didn't wake the old man, but stood quietly beside him.
The old man looked dirty, as if he hadn't washed in years. Who would have thought he was once a prominent figure?
Good and evil will eventually be rewarded, and the cycle of heaven is just. If you don't believe, look up; heaven spares no one.
If he hadn't come, no one would have known that this old man was an utterly wicked top hitman, a human trafficker, and a murderer.
If he didn't have his special ability, he wouldn't have known the old man's past, let alone seen through the old man's true nature.
He felt a little scared, wondering if this special ability appearing on him was good or bad. He felt that while he was gaining benefits, his responsibilities had also grown.
Xiao Yu saw Guo Xuyang standing beside him, looking at the old man, frowning one moment and knitting his brows the next, not knowing what he was thinking.
She nudged Guo Xuyang, wanting him to continue walking inside, but almost pushed him over. She didn't know that Guo Xuyang was hypnotizing the old man and questioning him at that moment, almost causing a major blunder.
Hypnosis is most afraid of being disturbed. A single mistake can not only negate all previous efforts but also cause mental harm to the practitioner.
Guo Xuyang slowly came back to his senses. He pointed at the old man and said, "If you take him away and force him to talk, you'll know everything?"
Xiao Yu was surprised but didn't doubt his words. Instead, she immediately picked up her phone and called Liu Lei, asking Liu Lei to come and take the person away.
She wanted to continue walking into the courtyard, but Guo Xuyang pulled her back and led her to the guardroom by the main gate.
"Later, have someone check under the bed. You should find some things," Guo Xuyang said, pressing his temple. "I won't accompany you. My head hurts a bit, I'm going back to rest."
Seeing that Guo Xuyang was indeed uncomfortable, Xiao Yu let him drive away in the car.
When Liu Lei and the others arrived, they first had the old man controlled and then arranged for people to lift the bed. Under the bed was a wooden plank. When the plank was removed, a dark opening was revealed. A faint foul odor wafted up. Some people with sensitive stomachs couldn't help but vomit.
Liu Lei turned on his phone's flashlight and shone it inside, but couldn't see anything clearly. He then contacted someone to bring a searchlight and illuminate the interior brightly.
The area was about seven or eight meters deep, sloping downwards gradually.
Liu Lei led his men to the bottom and discovered women's clothing and handbags. Following the stench, they dug up a large pit. The bodies inside had already decomposed and deformed.
As expected of people from the bureau, they were experienced and resourceful, directly contacting the forensic doctor to handle the situation.
After careful examination, there were two adult female corpses and one child's corpse inside.
He couldn't help but look at Xiao Yu with more respect. He hadn't expected such a difficult case to have its clues found by Xiao Yu.
He had brought his men here countless times but failed to discover that this old man was the primary suspect. He couldn't help but blame himself.
"Alright, everyone, divide your tasks. Pry open the suspect's mouth as quickly as possible. Whether he's truly deaf or pretending to be, I want a confession today," Xiao Yu issued the order.
The case could be considered clear, but many missing women still needed to be found. This was what Liu Lei and the others had to do.
After issuing the order, she drove off to find Guo Xuyang. However, she called countless times but received no answer.
It wasn't that Guo Xuyang wasn't answering, but that he had fallen into a deep sleep. Perhaps due to his weakened state, after the hypnosis, he was like someone who had just recovered from a serious illness, completely devoid of energy.
Unable to find Guo Xuyang, Xiao Yu informed Xiao Yun of the situation.
"Sister, Guo Xuyang is fine. The bureau has withdrawn the warrant for him and has also commended him for his bravery. Did you really fall for him?"
"Really? That's great. As long as he's alright." Xiao Yun was very happy to hear the news. "Who said I like him? He and I are colleagues. He's my boss. Why do you ask?"
"Tell me the truth. I'm becoming more and more curious about him. You know, curiosity can be addictive," Xiao Yu said leisurely.
"No way? You've only met him a few times?" Xiao Yun was a bit agitated. "He's your future brother-in-law. You can't be having wild thoughts."
"Exactly. You should have admitted it earlier. You were being so secretive. When a man is of age to marry and a woman is of age to marry, you should find a partner. This is a treasure boy. You should hurry and not let someone else snatch him away."
"If he dares, I'll break his third leg," Xiao Yun said somewhat recklessly.
"Alright, alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. I couldn't get through on the phone just now. Seeing him holding his head uncomfortably earlier, he probably went somewhere to sleep. That's all for now, Sister. Goodbye." Xiao Yu said and hung up the phone.