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The Clan Leader Bai He frowned slightly and said in a deep voice:
"In that case, we must treat this matter with even greater caution. This matter is of great importance, and we must handle it carefully. If we misjudge, we may not only let the real spy go, but also wrong innocent people."
Elder Jian nodded and replied:
"Clan Leader is right. On the one hand, we can strengthen our secret surveillance of these two suspects. On the other hand, we can also start from other aspects to find more clues. For example, investigate the daily behavior and interpersonal relationships of these two people in the clan to see if we can find any abnormalities."
Bai Chenxiang said thoughtfully:
"Elder is right, I can lead some clansmen to carefully investigate their background and daily activities."
An elder reminded:
"While we continue to observe these two people, we also need to strengthen the surveillance of other transport team members to prevent any potential spies from being discovered. We must also be careful and discreet during the investigation process, and not let them notice anything, otherwise, we may be stirring up a hornet's nest."
Bai Chenxiang said firmly:
"Don't worry, I will act cautiously."
Afterward, Bai Chenxiang immediately organized a capable investigation team and divided them into two groups.
They began a comprehensive investigation of the two suspects respectively.
Bai Chenxiang led the investigation team to the remote neighborhood where the first suspect lived.
The environment here was simple, but the houses were arranged very neatly, with narrow paths winding and twisting.
The air was filled with a faint earthy smell and the fragrance of crops.
From afar, Bai Chenxiang saw an old woman bending over, carrying a large basket of rice seedlings on her back, ready to be planted in the field.
She walked up briskly, with a kind smile on her face, and said softly:
"Hello, Grandma! Are you going to plant rice seedlings? Let me carry it for you, it's on my way anyway!"
As she spoke, Bai Chenxiang took the basket from the old woman and put it on her own back.
The old woman looked up, her wrinkled face showing a puzzled expression.
She straightened up and wiped the sweat from her forehead with her rough hand, her voice a little hoarse as she said:
"Oh, girl, you don't need to carry it for me. This basket is dirty and might ruin your beautiful clothes."
"It's okay, Grandma!"
Bai Chenxiang said generously.
Bai Chenxiang carried the basket and walked side by side with the old woman.
"Grandma, have you always lived in this neighborhood?" she asked casually.
The old woman nodded slightly:
"Yes, I've lived here for many years. Although this place is remote and simple, the neighbors are all very kind, and life is peaceful."
Bai Chenxiang pointed to a house not far away and said:
"Grandma, we want to ask you, do you know the person who lives in that house over there?"
The old woman squinted her eyes and looked in the direction Bai Chenxiang pointed, and said slowly:
"Oh, you're talking about the young man in that house. I do have some impression of that young man. What's wrong? Are you his wife or girlfriend?"
Bai Chenxiang quickly waved her hand and said:
"No, no, we've only met him a few times and are a little curious about him. Grandma, can you tell us what kind of person he usually is?"
The old woman smiled generously and said:
"That young man usually looks quite honest. Although he doesn't talk much, he always greets people when he sees them. Sometimes he helps us old folks with some work. He's a pretty good young man."
Bai Chenxiang nodded slightly and continued to ask:
"Does he have any special friends or people he often interacts with?"
The old woman shook her head and said:
"I haven't really paid much attention to that. He usually comes and goes alone, and I haven't seen him bring anyone back. But once, I seemed to see him talking to a strangely dressed person by the roadside. I didn't hear clearly what they were saying."
"A strangely dressed person?"
Bai Chenxiang keenly captured this information and asked:
"Grandma, can you describe that person?"
The old woman frowned and recalled:
"Hmm... that person was dressed in black, wearing a hat that covered most of his face. I'm old, and I couldn't see his face clearly from a distance. They didn't say a few words before they separated."
Bai Chenxiang thought to herself that this might be an important clue.
At this time, they had already arrived at the edge of the field.
Bai Chenxiang put down the basket and helped the old woman take out the rice seedlings.
She asked again: "Does this young man have any hobbies or places he often goes to?"
The old woman thought for a while and said:
"He doesn't seem to have any special hobbies. He just sometimes goes to the mountain behind the village for a walk. As for places he often goes to, I'm not too sure."
Bai Chenxiang thanked her:
"Thank you, Grandma."
The old woman smiled and said:
"Thank you for what? I haven't had time to thank you yet. A young girl helped this old bone carry it all the way, it must have been hard on you, and it's taking up your time."
Bai Chenxiang replied gently:
"Grandma, this is what I should do. It's a tradition of our Speed Clan for the younger generation to help the older generation! Grandma, you go ahead and get busy, I still have things to do."
The old woman held Bai Chenxiang's hand and said gratefully:
"Okay, girl, you go ahead and get busy! By the way, girl, what's your name?"
Bai Chenxiang thought for a moment and still told the truth:
"Grandma, my name is Bai Chenxiang, you can just call me Xiang'er!"
The old woman smiled, her eyes narrowed into a slit:
"Xiang'er, come over for a meal when you have time."
Bai Chenxiang nodded happily:
"Thank you, Grandma, then I'll go first."
After leaving the old woman, Bai Chenxiang and the members of the investigation team came to a wooded area.
Everyone gathered together, their expressions solemn, and began to discuss.
"This strangely dressed person is likely related to the suspect. Judging from the old woman's description, this person's behavior is very suspicious, and he has been in contact with the suspect, so there must be some kind of connection between them."
One of the team members spoke first.
Bai Chenxiang nodded slightly, and responded thoughtfully:
"That's right, we have to find a way to find this person. There are still relatively few clues about the suspect, and this mysterious stranger may be the key to solving the mystery. Also, the old woman mentioned that the suspect often goes to the mountain behind the village, so maybe there are some clues on the mountain. Maybe we can find traces left by the suspect on the mountain, or find clues related to that strange person."
"What should we do now?"
A clansman asked.
Bai Chenxiang thought for a moment and said:
"Let's go to the mountain behind first and see if we can find some clues. The environment on the mountain is complex, so we must be careful when searching and not let go of any possible clues. Everyone must be vigilant, pay attention to the surrounding situation at all times, and ensure their own safety while going all out to conduct the investigation."
"Yes!"
The investigation team members nodded in agreement.
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