The Greatest Village Doctor In The World

Chapter 1780 - 1779: Sorting Out the Clues

Seeing Bai Ling, Ling Feng was momentarily stunned.

However, he didn’t ask anything. He couldn’t just ask her why she was there, could he?

So Ling Feng just smiled and said nothing.

But Joanna stepped on his foot!

Turning to look at her and seeing her strange expression, Ling Feng had no choice but to glare at her: "Stop it!"

Joanna chuckled but said nothing.

"Brother Ling, thank you for today!" Bai Ling said at this time.

"No need to be so formal, we’re all on the same side. How could I stand by and watch you get taken away?" Ling Feng replied with a smile.

"Yes, today’s event was really strange. I don’t even know what happened, and then I knew nothing!" Bai Ling said.

Ling Feng nodded in agreement and continued, "Today’s events were indeed bizarre, but the answer is already known. It was all Bai Xiaoguang and Monk Hongye’s dark magic. Thankfully, you weren’t harmed."

"I feel it’s not that simple. They’re all monks; how could they know such dark arts? Could there be someone pulling the strings behind the scenes?" Bai Ling asked.

Regarding the black-clad person, few people knew, and Zhang He didn’t mention it upon returning to avoid unnecessary concern.

Unexpectedly, Bai Ling had sensed something.

Ling Feng looked at her and smiled, "Don’t overthink it. Even if there is, it’s an issue for the safety bureau!"

"Can’t I know about it?"

Bai Ling was a bit displeased and asked with a pout, "After all, I’m the victim. Helping the safety bureau investigate and catch people is only right, isn’t it?"

"Well..."

Ling Feng was stumped and didn’t know what to say when Joanna chimed in, "Of course, it’s right. We’ll take you along when we investigate next time!"

Bai Ling beamed, "Thank you, Sister Anna!"

The banquet began, and the atmosphere was lively, but Bai Wenyu still brought up the morning’s events and briefly recounted what happened.

He also took a moment to specifically thank Ling Feng.

This shifted everyone’s attention to Ling Feng, making him the center of focus.

With no other choice, Ling Feng stood up to return the gesture, and the banquet hall erupted into thunderous applause!

Due to his influence, many considered it an honor to see Ling Feng in person.

Seeing this, Ling Feng decided to quietly make an early exit to avoid disrupting the event’s atmosphere.

Outside the hotel, night had fallen. He turned to Joanna next to him: "I finally understand why those celebrities need bodyguards to clear the way!"

"Those are just for show; some enthusiastic fans are even hired with money. Yours is different!"

Joanna laughed and continued, "I could tell many young ladies in the banquet hall wanted to meet you and exchange contact information!"

"Stop teasing!"

Ling Feng was speechless and then asked, "Is there a place to stay at your branch?"

"Of course, there is. Otherwise, where would I, as a deputy chief, stay?"

Joanna looked at him and asked, "Are you coming with me or staying at a hotel?"

"If I stay alone, would you be mad?" Ling Feng asked with a smile.

"Of course not!"

Joanna rolled her eyes and continued, "Do you think I can’t live without you?"

"Hehe, you’re saying one thing but meaning another!"

Ling Feng put an arm around her shoulder: "Let’s go check out your place at the safety bureau and, by the way, make it up to you tonight!"

"Get out of here!"

Joanna blushed, feigned annoyance, and glared at him.

Then the two drove off, returning to the safety bureau’s location.

Everyone had already left for the day, leaving only a few staff on duty. Ling Feng and Joanna went straight to her dorm without disturbing anyone.

Once they entered the room, Ling Feng frowned.

It was only a thirty-square-meter room with just a bed, a desk, and two chairs.

Seeing such modest conditions, Ling Feng turned and asked, "Doesn’t this seem a bit too humble for your status? Why not find a place outside?"

"What status?"

Joanna smiled, "I’m here to work, not to enjoy myself. Having a place to rest is enough!"

Hearing her words, Ling Feng felt a sense of respect and nodded, "Alright, since you’ve said so, I won’t insist."

Then he put an arm around her waist: "It’s getting late; shouldn’t we get some rest?"

"What’s the rush? I’ll take a shower first."

Joanna blushed deeply and turned to escape.

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The next morning.

After getting up, the two washed up, had a bite, and started the day’s work.

The black-clad person wasn’t easy to find; there were virtually no leads, only a vague impression in Ling Feng’s mind that others couldn’t see.

So finding them wasn’t going to be an easy task.

Ling Feng remained at the branch office all morning, analyzing the relationships between the mountain temple, the Bai Family and the An Family, and the An Family’s connection with Monk Hongye.

Not just him, Joanna and the branch staff also participated in the analysis, and after a few hours, they finally pieced together a thread.

The black-clad person’s target was still the Bai Family and the An Family. These two families wielded significant influence in the city, each with substantial industries.

They weren’t precisely dominating the local economy, but they were notable figures in political and business circles.

Typically, when targeting such people, it’s all about profit.

As for who might want to see them turn against each other and reap the benefits in the chaos, Ling Feng identified individuals from three families.

Rather than families, they were more like interest groups.

Holding the information of these three groups, Ling Feng said to Joanna, "Next, we’ll investigate. It might take some time."

"With you here, it shouldn’t take too long," Joanna said.

"Don’t be so sure. If they don’t bring up the black-clad person, we can’t just force them to talk!"

Ling Feng chuckled bitterly and continued, "Call Bai Ling; she wanted to be involved. If we go out without letting her know, she might not be happy!"

"Alright, I’ll call!"

Joanna nodded and took out her phone.

After communicating, they set a meetup point, and Ling Feng drove off with her.

At noon, upon seeing Bai Ling, she got in the car and asked, "Did you have lunch?"

Ling Feng smiled, "Lunch isn’t important now; I only want to find the real mastermind soon!"

"That’s not right; work is work, but lunch still needs to be eaten!"

Bai Ling said and then suggested, "How about this, I’ll treat you. The seafood here is famous!"