Live Cat Appraisal: Starting with a Beast That's Got a Long Prison Record

Chapter 208 Who says the lynx is innocent?

A remote village far from Xinlong County.

The air was thick with dust, the smell of livestock, and a tense, stagnant atmosphere.

Dozens of herders gathered in silence.

Their gazes were fixed on the young man in the center of the open space, who was kneeling on one knee, carefully lifting the unconscious lynx out of its small iron cage.

The low, muffled sounds of conversation in the local dialect began to rise, like the buzzing of mosquitoes.

"Are those animals really that precious? Will killing one really lead to jail time and huge compensation payments?"

"I don't know. I've never heard of it."

"Who knows if he's just trying to fool us? Outsiders are always good with words."

Some people gradually recovered from Chen Nian's earlier intimidation, and doubt reappeared on their faces.

Wang Qianqian, who had been silently watching Chen Nian's performance, finally spoke up.

She also speaks fluent local dialect.

"of course it's true!"

"Even Teacher Chen's assessment was too mild!"

"If this lynx dies because your obstruction delays its treatment, things will be much more serious than you think!"

"So you'd better pray that the lynx is alright, otherwise, as an expert from the Cat Alliance, Teacher Chen has every right and obligation to file a formal complaint! Then no one will be able to escape!"

Her voice was clear and strong, instantly drowning out the whispers.

The surrounding herders were immediately taken aback.

They all turned to look at Wang Qianqian, their suspicion turning into surprise and a hint of embarrassment.

They had initially assumed the girl, dressed in professional attire, was an insurance company employee from out of town and hadn't paid her any attention. But when she spoke, she turned out to be one of their own!

You should have told me earlier!

They shouldn't have been talking behind her back like that!

Woohoo~ Woohoo~ Woohoo~
Just then, a clear siren sounded from afar, shattering the noise and instantly calming down all the herders who were still clinging to hope.

The last trace of defiance on her face was replaced by unease.

"what's the situation?"

Two uniformed police officers quickly pushed through the crowd and walked in, their expressions serious.

When they saw Chen Nian treating the wounds of a lynx covered in blood and unconscious in the center of the scene, they were clearly stunned for a moment.

One of the older police officers immediately recognized him.

The last Golden Leopard incident made Chen Nian famous throughout the county's public security system. Everyone knew about this young man's bravery and professionalism!

"Teacher Chen? How are you? Are you alright?"

The two quickly came up to ask.

When their gaze fell upon the pitiful state of the lynx in Chen Nian's arms, their brows furrowed instantly, and their faces darkened.

The injury is that serious?!
Moreover, it was clearly a secondary injury caused by human intervention!
Despite rushing to the scene after receiving the emergency call, they were still too late!

The younger police officers were noticeably more short-tempered.

He frowned and shouted at the crowd, "What's going on! Didn't we tell you not to hurt the lynx, just keep it under control, and we'd decide what to do after we arrived?!"

"Who gave you permission to handle this on your own?!"

"No one leave, let's make a record of this!"

If this lynx dies, things will get really complicated!
Even the police were taking it so seriously.

These herders, who had lived in a relatively closed environment for many years and were used to dealing with problems on their own, finally realized the seriousness of the matter and completely believed that Chen Nian's "frightening" warning was not unfounded.

The herders panicked.

The people who were just moments ago indignant and eager to kill the lynx are now silently praying that the young expert can truly pull the lynx back from the brink of death.

The older policeman stepped forward and knelt down.

He asked in a low, serious voice.

"Teacher Chen, how is the situation? Is it serious?"

Chen Nian remained kneeling on one knee, her entire attention focused on the lynx in her hands.

He skillfully cleaned and stopped the bleeding without raising his head, but his voice was unusually calm, carrying a reassuring quality.

"Please do me a favor and evacuate the surrounding crowd to ensure air circulation; it needs oxygen right now."

"Leave the rest to me."

"no problem!"

The older police officer nodded immediately.

Together with Xu Dafei and others, they quickly began to evacuate the surrounding herdsmen, guiding them to an open space on the other side, leaving only Xu Dafei to assist Chen Nian.

After leading the crowd away, the older policeman looked at the group of herders with their heads down and various expressions, and felt a headache coming on.

He rubbed his temples and asked in the local dialect.

"Tell me, who did it?"

There was complete silence; no one uttered a sound.

The older policeman's temper flared up again, and he said with a sense of disappointment.

Tell me! How many times has this happened this year?

"This is the third time, isn't it!"

"I told you to reinforce the fence, strengthen security, or at least install surveillance cameras! Why wouldn't you listen!"

"Just to save that little bit of money! And what happened? Now not only has another accident occurred, but an innocent protected animal was almost killed! Is this acceptable?!"

The herders lowered their heads, not daring to look at him.

But someone whispered, "Who said that lynx is innocent?"

The middle-aged policeman accurately captured the sound.

He clenched his fists immediately, so angry he almost cursed out loud.

"Need I say more?! Look how hungry it is! Skin and bones! Does it look like it just ate a whole flock of sheep?! I'm really speechless."

He forced himself to suppress his anger, knowing that getting angry now would not help.

"Fine! Take me to see it in person!"

However, when he saw the so-called 'crime scene', he almost fainted again.

The sheepfold fence was a mess, with mud, hay, bloodstains, and countless human footprints mixed together, making it almost impossible to find any valuable original traces.

"How could it be so chaotic?!"

The old policeman felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

Got it!
It seems we still need to wait for professionals from the Cat Alliance to make a judgment.

After giving a stern warning not to let anyone else in, the police officer returned to Chen Nian's side.

Out of habit, Chen Nian always carries a portable veterinary first aid kit in her backpack, which came in very handy at this moment.

Cleaning, disinfection, medication application, and bandaging.
His movements were quick, precise, and steady.

After securing the cat-shaped bandage, Chen Nian finally breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Only then did the police officers and Wang Qianqian, who had been watching nervously, relax.

The older policeman asked cautiously.

"Teacher Chen, this lynx."

Chen Nian raised her head, a relieved smile on her face: "Don't worry, there's no immediate danger to your life."

"Its coma was mainly due to extreme fright, stress response, and mild concussion. The only serious external injury was on its hind leg, which I have already treated. The blood loss wasn't too much, but long-term malnutrition and dehydration are a big problem."

With the help of the cat bandage, the wound healed quickly.

After confirming with Best's Eye again, Chen Nian was completely relieved and looked at Xu Dafei.

"Old Xu, I'll have to trouble you to make the trip. While it's still unconscious, try to get it to the city's rescue center. Although I've done some emergency treatment, it still needs a more comprehensive and detailed examination and follow-up care."

In reality, Chen Nian wanted the lynx to leave this place as soon as possible.

Avoid stressing again after waking up.

Physical wounds are easy to heal, but there is no cure for emotional wounds.

"I understand! And what about you?"

Xu Dafei nodded.

Chen Nian took off her gloves and, together with the others, lifted the lynx into the vehicle. Then, she turned towards the ranch, her gaze becoming serious and focused.

"I'll stay and see what's causing this trouble!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Qianqian, who was behind the crowd, quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she had become a complete fan of Chen Nian, she didn't want her first order to end in failure.

Life is life, and work is work.

It would be best if Chen Nian could stay and help.

The two policemen exchanged a glance. The younger one chose to escort the lynx away with Xu Dafei, while the middle-aged policeman walked to Chen Nian's side and nodded at him.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Teacher Chen."

After making the arrangements, everyone got to work.

Once the vehicle was completely away from the area, Chen Nian turned her gaze away and followed the police to the crime scene.

Even though Chen Nian was mentally prepared.

But when he saw the mess on the ground and the carcasses of lambs, he still felt a pang of fear.

He raised his hand and turned off the live stream.

Then, putting on the mask handed to him by the police, he walked without hesitation into a muddy area mixed with blood.

(There is maternal love, but not much)
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(End of this chapter)