Chapter 44

However, the "lime powder" used by Qin Lang was quite powerful. After Fu Yingxiao and her group inhaled it, they only coughed a few times and quickly fainted, falling to the ground as if they were in a coma.

"Qin Lang, what's wrong with these people?" Tao Ruoxiang looked at Qin Lang with surprise and suspicion.

"They inhaled knockout powder and are just temporarily unconscious."

"Knockout powder? Isn't that something from martial arts novels?"

"I'm a very skilled traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, you know." Qin Lang could only continue to use this excuse to evade, then quickly changed the subject, "Anyway, we've knocked out these people, so let's search the shop. We're bound to find something."

After saying that, Qin Lang leaped down to the first-floor counter. His nose was particularly sensitive to various medicines, especially poisons, so he quickly found two suspicious items in a locked drawer under the wine cabinet. One of the items was the drug used by Lin Xiaoquan to make the "Seven-Colored Bubbles," with over a hundred tablets. Just these alone were enough to send Lin Xiaoquan to jail for a few years. The other item was in a small glass bottle, looking like perfume, but when Qin Lang smelled it, he immediately frowned.

This was actually a completely new poison he had never seen before!

However, this poison was not lethal; its function was to act as an aphrodisiac, and it was extremely potent! Additionally, it was volatile like perfume and had a pleasant scent, making it very easy to fall victim to. Qin Lang only smelled it once, and he felt his heart flutter, but being who he was, he could not be easily poisoned and quickly returned to normal.

The fact that it could briefly affect Qin Lang was enough to prove that the contents of this small glass bottle were extraordinary!

Judging by the item, Qin Lang had initially thought that An Desheng was a minor character, easy to deal with, but this aphrodisiac poison made Qin Lang reassess An Desheng. The person who could create such a poison was definitely not a minor character!

"I found the stuff, let's go quickly!" Qin Lang said to Tao Ruoxiang, then called Ma Wei, "Bring a van over and wait at the back door of Quanquan Water Bar! Hurry up!"

"Let's go!" Tao Ruoxiang felt a weight lifted from her heart when she heard that Qin Lang had obtained the evidence. With this evidence, not only could Qin Lang be completely cleared of suspicion, but the criminals who had harmed Zhou Linling would also be punished!

"Okay!" Qin Lang responded, using his strength to grab Lin Xiaoquan and Fu Yingxiao like chickens, then carried them on his shoulders. In the surprised gazes of Tao Ruoxiang and Jiang Xueqing, Qin Lang easily carried the two women to the back door of the bar and threw them into the van.

Seeing this, Ma Wei thought to himself that Brother Qin was truly amazing, managing to snatch two women in such a short time.

After starting the car, Ma Wei asked Qin Lang, "Where to?"

"Jinlong Palace!" Qin Lang said.

"Police station!" Tao Ruoxiang almost said at the same time.

"Okay, Jinlong Palace." Ma Wei didn't want to deal with the police and, of course, followed Brother Qin's instructions, driving towards Jinlong Palace KTV. Besides, Han Sanqiang's people were all gathering at Jinlong Palace, making it a relatively safe place.

"Qin Lang, what do you mean?" Tao Ruoxiang had thought their goals were aligned, but she didn't expect Qin Lang to suggest something completely different. She knew what Jinlong Palace KTV was, but she didn't understand why Qin Lang would trust these thugs more than the police.

Tao Ruoxiang didn't know that Qin Lang not only wanted to deal with An Desheng but also take over all of An Desheng's businesses. Therefore, Qin Lang had to go through Han Sanqiang to achieve this. If he handed over the evidence to the police, he wouldn't be able to reach his goal.

"Teacher Tao, I just think it's not appropriate to hand over the evidence to the police right now," Qin Lang explained. "Think about it, An Desheng and his gang have been causing trouble in Xiayang City for a long time. Could the police really not know anything? If they knew, why didn't they take action?"

Tao Ruoxiang was speechless for a moment, then said, "Qin Lang, your concerns are not unfounded, but— I'm just a teacher, and you're just a student. Investigating crimes is not our job. Now that we have the evidence, it can clear your name and bring the criminals to justice. Why not let the police handle the rest?"

Qin Lang thought for a moment and looked at Tao Ruoxiang with a sincere gaze, "Teacher Tao, haven't you always wanted to be a detective? Now you have a chance to prove whether you can be a good detective. Are you going to give up this opportunity?"

Tao Ruoxiang seemed eager but quickly calmed down, "Right now, I'm just a teacher, and I only want to be a good teacher. So, I'm thinking about you, Qin Lang. If you respect me as your teacher, give me the evidence. I have classmates in the police force, and they can definitely bring the criminals to justice!"

"Teacher Tao, let me think about it," Qin Lang pretended to be very troubled, then said to Ma Wei, "First, take Teacher Tao and this classmate back to No. 7 High School."

"Qin Lang—"

"Teacher Tao, don't force me," Qin Lang said with distress. "These guys have really wronged me. You know, I became a murder suspect and was attacked by violent criminals in Xiaozhangou Detention Center. Even worse, you misunderstood me as a 'beast.' So, I must investigate these guys' crimes thoroughly. Moreover, the last time I was attacked in the detention center, it was clearly a sign of police collusion. In short, Teacher Tao, give me some time to think. I'll give you an answer tomorrow morning."

"Qin Lang, I just don't want you to take risks," Tao Ruoxiang said. "If it's as serious as you say, you will definitely face danger if you continue to investigate!"

"Alright, Teacher Tao, I'll think about it carefully," Qin Lang pretended to sigh, "At the latest, I'll give you an answer tomorrow morning."

"Okay." Tao Ruoxiang nodded, "These two suspects are in your hands, don't do anything excessive, or you'll be committing a crime too, understand?"

Tao Ruoxiang was referring to Fu Yingxiao and Lin Xiaoquan.

Qin Lang had no interest in these two women and certainly wouldn't do anything excessive to them, but he really wanted to get evidence from them.

After sending Tao Ruoxiang and Jiang Xueqing back to school, Qin Lang went to Jinlong Palace KTV. Han Sanqiang thought he would be fighting with Sang Kun today, so his Jinlong Palace was closed, which made it convenient for Qin Lang to interrogate Fu Yingxiao and Lin Xiaoquan.

From a legal perspective, although Fu Yingxiao and Lin Xiaoquan were suspects, Qin Lang had no right to detain and interrogate them, let alone use torture. So, when the two women woke up in the KTV room, they immediately started cursing at Qin Lang and Han Sanqiang.

"Brother Qin, these two bitches are really ungrateful. Should we find some brothers to deal with them?" Han Sanqiang sneered.

"Aren't you the one who never forces good people into prostitution?" Qin Lang smiled.

"These two are already prostitutes. How can you talk about forcing good people into prostitution?" Han Sanqiang said.

"Damn! You're the prostitute, and your whole family are prostitutes!" Lin Xiaoquan said arrogantly, "I'm friends with Brother Sang Kun, and I know Uncle An. How dare you mess with me—"

Lin Xiaoquan's words were cut off as she suddenly fell silent, out of fear.

At that moment, dozens of snakes suddenly appeared in the room, and as if controlled by Qin Lang, they surrounded Lin Xiaoquan and Fu Yingxiao. The venomous snakes raised their heads, constantly flicking their red tongues, as if waiting for Qin Lang's command to pounce on Fu Yingxiao and Lin Xiaoquan.

"Sister Quan, right?" Qin Lang said calmly, "You know Sang Kun and An Desheng, but do you know these snakes? I happen to know them, or I could introduce them to you!"

"Ah—" Fu Yingxiao screamed in terror.