Chapter 95

Just past eight o'clock, the entrance to the factory was blocked by several vehicles. The other party proposed to see the person in charge!

Yuan Yezǐ frowned. This operation was under her command, but only because she had taken over the case by chance. In reality, her rank was not high, and she was not adept at handling external disputes. She had no choice but to pull Yang Bo to go with her.

The man who came was in his fifties, with a slightly balding forehead, which he tried to cover with a few strands of hair. Seeing Yuan Yezǐ and Yang Bo approaching, he frowned but still smiled and extended his hand, "Comrade, hello!"

Yuan Yezǐ stopped one meter away from him, saluted, and ignored his extended hand.

The man smiled awkwardly, "Let me introduce myself first. I am Yu Weidōng, Deputy Director of Qicheng Cultural Relics Bureau. I would like to ask, has your team obtained approval from the higher authorities for the cultural relics excavation in our city?"

Yuan Yezǐ frowned, "My name is Yuan Yezǐ. We are conducting an investigation and have already contacted the Qicheng police, who have sent people to assist us in maintaining order at the scene."

Yu Weidōng smiled, "We are all brother cities, one big family. However, from the commotion inside, it doesn't seem like an investigation. We came here because we received a report from nearby villagers."

Yuan Yezǐ's face turned cold, "We are conducting an investigation!"

Yu Weidōng nodded, "Officer Yuan, I understand. How about this: We received a report and must go to the scene to handle it. Could you be flexible and let us in to take a look? We'll leave as soon as we see it!"

"Director Yu, I have already explained clearly. This case involves a counterfeit antique case in Jinling. This is a crime scene, not a cultural relics excavation site as you understand it!" Yuan Yezǐ repeated.

Yu Weidōng had thought that the two young people would be easy to handle, but he found himself in a difficult situation, his face showing his frustration.

Seeing this, Yang Bo quickly put his arm around Yu Weidōng's shoulder and led him aside, "Director Yu, she has a stubborn personality, very stubborn. As a colleague, I can't even scold her!"

Yu Weidōng, being led aside by Yang Bo, was surprised but quickly regarded Yang Bo as a Jinling police officer, "Yes, she is very stubborn. It's just about going in, right?"

Yang Bo smiled lightly, "Director Yu, we are all part of the system. Let me be frank. The chances of you forcing your way in today are slim. I understand the responsibilities of local management, but it would be much easier if you reported this to the higher authorities and let them handle the communication."

Yu Weidōng lost his temper, "It seems that's the only way!"

After sending Yu Weidōng away, Yang Bo said to Yuan Yezǐ, "Take the evidence and leave as soon as possible. If they communicate with the higher authorities, the Anhui Provincial Museum will be very upset!"

Yuan Yezǐ asked curiously, "How did you handle it?"

"One plays the bad cop, the other the good cop, of course it works!" Yang Bo said.

"Alright, you must have said bad things about me behind my back!" Yuan Yezǐ said angrily.

In the end, no further discoveries were made at the scene. After reporting, Yuan Yezǐ quickly organized the transportation of the evidence back. Actually, this was not proper, but given the inter-provincial cultural relics dispute, the Jinling side would not be intimidated!

After all, the Nine Tripods have the effect of suppressing the aura. Obtaining the Nine Tripods is a great honor. Even if the case is not solved, there would be no problem. Bringing the Nine Tripods back would be a great achievement!

The six tripods were loaded onto the vehicles, and Yuan Yezǐ needed to personally escort them. She asked Yang Bo, "Should we leave now?"

Yang Bo shook his head, "No, I'll stay and look around. With three tripods missing, it feels like something is missing."

Lu Dongxing was in a good mood, "It's the first time I've seen so many bronze tripods. It's really eye-opening. I realize how limited my knowledge was before!"

"I also feel I've learned a lot!" Yang Bo agreed.

Without further ado, they got into the car and drove off, leaving a trail of dust behind.

At this point, Anhui Province still had no reaction. According to the route planned by Yuan Yezǐ, they would directly enter Jiangsu Province from the southeast of Dangshan. Once they passed the checkpoint, it would be simple.

The car was moving forward when Yang Bo suddenly raised his hand, "Stop! Let's go back to the village!"

Lu Dongxing frowned, "What's wrong?"

"Since we've found six tripods, where are the remaining three? There's no reason not to keep all nine bronze tripods together!" Yang Bo said, "So I suspect someone might have discovered this secret before Yuan Yezǐ!"

"Turn around!" Lu Dongxing also realized.

The car turned around, and Yang Bo saw that two vehicles were already parked outside the abandoned factory's iron gate. Not daring to go for a closer look, the car directly turned into the village.

As soon as they entered the village, they heard a commotion. Yang Bo looked up and quickly said, "Get out of the car! Get out here!"

The car stopped, but Yang Bo did not rush. He paused for a moment before getting out and walking over.

"Hey, sir, can you tell me how to get to Wang Miaodian?" Yang Bo asked the arguing group.

An old man glanced at Yang Bo, "What are you going to Wang Miaodian for?"

In the countryside, strangers are rare. Everyone knows each other's relatives, and Yang Bo's group's car might have been noticed long ago.

Yang Bo smiled, "I'm sure you've heard about what happened outside the village! I came to collect a few tripods. Although it's said to be a counterfeit production site, there is still some research value."

The old man immediately understood, "You want to collect the tripods?"

Yang Bo nodded, "I want to collect a couple privately. Please don't spread the word!"

"Hey, I'll take you to my house. I have a tripod that looks very nice!" a young man stood up.

"No, come to my house. My tripod is clearer and looks more beautiful!" another person argued.

Yang Bo laughed. Everyone was smart. With such a big commotion, the relevant departments must have been alerted. There had been rumors of bronze tripods appearing in Wang Miaodian before, but the police had only conducted a cursory investigation. This time, it wouldn't be so easy!

If the bronze tripods in the villagers' hands were not quickly sold, they would be confiscated by the police as cultural relics!

Yang Bo waved his hand, "Don't rush. How many tripods are there in the village? It seems like every household has one?"

"Altogether, there are eight and a half!" The old man knocked his pipe on a tree, "Can you take more?"

"Eight and a half!" Yang Bo was greatly surprised but quickly said, "Old man, please take me to see them. If there are really that many and they have research value, I will report to my boss and try to take as many as possible!"

Yang Bo treated the bronze tripods like roast ducks, thinking he could take them as he pleased!