The Civil Servant's Job is to Raise The Furries!-Chapter 99: At Odds with Them

These poachers are really cautious. The average person would just feel lucky to be saved, but these people instead become suspicious about why we arrived so early. They’re real old hands.

"Seems like you’re lucky this time."

Qin Yan, leading at the front, said with an unchanged expression, "Recently, the wild Snow Lotus on West Mountain has been subject to large-scale illegal harvesting by poachers. The West Mountain Police Station has dispatched officers to garrison at our management office for irregular patrols."

"Did you notice anything unusual on your way up the mountain?"

Everyone shook their heads like rattles, "No, we didn’t even know there were wild Snow Lotus here. It’s a national second-class protected plant, and picking it could land you in jail, so how would we dare?"

The six of them felt a chill down their spines upon hearing this, thankful they hadn’t found Snow Lotus Valley!

Otherwise, it would have been a disaster!

If they had Snow Lotus on them and were surrounded by these beasts, calling the police would result in even harsher punishment.

Moreover, exposing their operation could lead the police to take down their entire gang!

The leader nodded, showing a regretful face, and cried dramatically, "Officers, administrators, we were wrong! We shouldn’t have violated rules for a thrill-seeking adventure!"

"We’ll accept whatever punishment you decide for us."

The deputy leader cooperated, saying, "These wild beasts were too frightening. We have no idea how they gathered here; we were scared to death."

"How come as soon as you arrive, the beasts become so obedient?"

Xu Ying sneered at the words, realizing these people even had the nerve to inquire about their situation.

"These birds of prey are somewhat familiar with our administrators. During previous patrols, our administrators have encountered injured beasts and provided them with food and bandaged their wounds."

"These animals know how to be grateful too."

Ji Xuehui looked steadily at the six poachers, intimidating them casually, "These beasts on West Mountain, despite their fierce appearance, don’t attack humans rashly. Did you do something bad?"

The group hastily began to argue, "No! Why would we provoke these fierce creatures?"

"Maybe we accidentally trespassed into their territory, and they got angry."

At this moment, they calmed down, afraid to say more for fear of making more mistakes.

The leader spoke pitifully, "Officers, please take us down the mountain quickly. We’ll pay fines or accept detention, but we don’t want to stay here anymore. It’s too scary."

They needed to leave the area fast, to prevent anyone discovering their hidden guns, or the situation would worsen.

At this time, the Snow Leopard and Snow Wolf walked towards Xu Ying, gathered around her, softly whining, indicating what had just happened.

Xu Ying patted the heads of these big creatures, dug out chunks of meat from an insulated container, and fed them.

The mountain was too cold, so the meat had to be stored in an insulated container; otherwise, the meat would freeze into large chunks of ice, making it inedible.

Having been rewarded with meat, the big creatures chewed excitedly and pounced into the snow.

The leader was leading the group towards Ji Xuehui, admitting their mistake with a sincere attitude, but his spare glance towards where the big creatures were frolicking made his heart skip a beat.

Were these beasts deliberately clashing with them? Of all places to play and roll around, they chose the spot where the guns were hidden!

At the moment everyone’s hearts collectively skipped a beat, something even more shocking happened!

The Snow Leopard and Snow Wolf began digging furiously where the guns were hidden, their powerful forelimbs swiftly uncovering the hunting rifles beneath the snow, almost as if competing to show off their finds.

The lead Snow Wolf, advantaged by its size, was the first to pull out a hunting rifle, dragging it by its strap to the two officers.

The lead Snow Leopard wasn’t to be outdone. Although slower to uncover the rifle, it used its speed advantage to catch up with the Snow Wolf, nearly flinging the rifle at the officers at the same time.

Xu Ying fetched chunks of meat to reward them, "Well done!"

More and more rifles were uncovered, six piled in front of the officers.

The poachers’ faces grew paler and paler.

These Snow Leopards and Snow Wolves, have they been on West Mountain so long that they’ve absorbed the mountain’s essence and gained intelligence? How could they be this clever?!

Ji Xuehui’s eyes glinted coldly as she surveyed the six, "Mountain climbers, do you have anything to explain? Bringing hunting rifles on a climb?"

The leader, quick-witted, immediately admitted to wrongdoing, "We only brought them along in case of danger on the mountain, as a precaution."

Ji Xuehui smirked, asking, "Oh? And where did these rifles come from? Do you have gun permits?"

"Illegal possession of firearms is a criminal offense."

The two questions left the six speechless.

The leader scratched his head, "We found the rifles while going through our elders’ relics, thought we’d take them out to indulge our gun cravings..."

Such excuses! The officers didn’t have the patience to keep wasting time with them in the snow.

The two officers personally cuffed the six with fine silver handcuffs.

"You illegally entered the mountain, possessing illegal firearms. Come with us."

A Snow Pigeon landed on Xu Ying’s shoulder, cooing with her.

Xu Ying tugged at Ji Xuehui’s sleeve, whispering, "Sister Xue Hui, the birds have found traces of a seventh person! The Golden Eagle King has gone to stop him!"

*

Meanwhile.

The lucky seventh poacher, having escaped, sprinted frantically down the mountain, tumbling several times in the snow, but didn’t dare pause, fearing both the police and a descent of wild beasts. Once he confirmed his surroundings were temporarily safe, he took out his phone, intending to call and warn his partners.

He wandered the snowy landscape with his phone, searching for a signal, completely unaware he was being followed by a Golden Eagle.

The Golden Eagle swooped down, clawing the phone from Lao Qi’s hand to the ground, then gripped the back of his collar with its sharp talons.

"Ah! Where did this damn bird come from!"

The icy tips of the Golden Eagle’s talons touched Lao Qi’s neck, scaring him so much his legs went weak, collapsing to his knees.

Hearing himself being called a "damn bird," the Golden Eagle pecked at Lao Qi’s head with its beak.

Terrified, Lao Qi covered his head with his hands, lying prostrate in the snow, fearing the eagle’s claws might pierce his neck.

After a while, he realized the bird had finally stopped. Quickly grabbing for his hunting rifle, he prepared to shoot the Golden Eagle dead.

But as he turned, he found himself facing Ji Xuehui, calmly holding a real weapon.

The dark barrel pointed at him, and it was his first time being confronted by a gun, causing him to tremble in fear, almost wetting himself in panic.

"What now? Thinking of attacking a police officer?"

In the moonlit night, the badge on Ji Xuehui’s shoulder gleamed with a cold metal sheen. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Metal handcuffs were snapped onto Lao Qi’s wrists; he felt as if he were plunged into an ice cave, mind in a daze as he was taken to a police car parked near the management office.