Chapter 173: Filming on the Street

Chapter 173: Filming on the Street

“What is this?”

The officer picked up the bag with a puzzled expression and carefully examined the bullets that were split in half.

“When Dong Yueming reported the case, didn’t he mention that the criminals were holding something soft and sword-like? I suspect these bullets were cut by that sword,” the captain said, his expression serious.

“These bullets were cut by a sword?”

The officer did not look too surprised but merely furrowed his brow slightly. Having been in the police system for so many years, he had seen many strange things and naturally did not overreact like the younger officers.

“Yes, based on the scene, it is very likely,” the captain nodded and said with conviction.

“It seems we’ll have to trouble those people. Let’s leave it at that for now. All of you go back and rest, and we’ll contact those individuals first thing tomorrow morning,” the officer said as he neatly organized the materials and nodded.

Lin Mu naturally knew nothing about this. He had gone with Yao Xianxian to other scenic spots to gather inspiration and prepare for the upcoming scenes. Without the large crew following them, the two had a great time, spending the whole day out having fun.

When they returned to the hotel that night, they took out the information they had collected during the day and rehearsed a bit with the script before going to wash up.

“Want to shower together?”

Yao Xianxian was holding a bathrobe and about to enter the bathroom when Lin Mu suddenly asked, his eyebrows wiggling.

“Ugh! No!”

Yao Xianxian immediately blushed heavily, made a funny face, and hurried into the bathroom, locking the door behind her, afraid that Lin Mu might barge in halfway.

Lin Mu shook his head and smiled. Although their relationship had reached a critical point, just a step away from breaking through the final barrier, Yao Xianxian was still a bit shy, making Lin Mu want to tease her whenever he had the chance.

The next morning, as sunlight just began to shine through the window, Yao Xianxian woke with a soft murmur, rubbing her eyes before pulling Lin Mu’s large hand out from inside her pajamas, a blush spreading across her face.

Every time they slept, Lin Mu’s hands were very restless, making her blush and take a long time to fall asleep.

Turning over, she looked at Lin Mu’s peaceful sleeping face and smiled softly. She leaned in with her red lips, but before she could reach him, she noticed Lin Mu’s eyes had already opened.

“Ah!”

Startled, Yao Xianxian let out a light gasp.

Seeing her frightened expression, Lin Mu grinned, rolled over, and pressed down on Yao Xianxian. He opened his mouth wide, lowering his head to cover her bright red lips, while his hands wandered around restlessly.

A fiery warmth radiated from their bodies, and the blanket slid to the floor, revealing the two tangled together like a pair of octopuses.

“Did you sleep well last night?”

Lin Mu finally released her lips and smiled slightly.

“No! It’s more comfortable sleeping alone. You always act up and make it hard for me to fall asleep,” Yao Xianxian shook her head and said playfully.

“Hehe, you’ll get used to it,” Lin Mu grinned mischievously and resumed kneading with the hand inside her pajamas.

Yao Xianxian let out a shy, low hum, which stirred Lin Mu’s heart. The two tangled together again, not separating until quite some time later.

“No, this won’t do. If we keep this up, we’ll never get anything done. We’re not practicing at night—when will our cultivation ever improve?” Yao Xianxian covered her face and shook her head vigorously.

“Who told someone to have such weak willpower? With just a little gesture, you immediately climb into bed,” Lin Mu propped himself up on his elbow, looked down at Yao Xianxian, and laughed.

“Ugh! Ugh!”

Embarrassed, Yao Xianxian kicked her snow-white legs wildly.

“Go wash up quickly. We have to head out soon, and we’ve already wasted a lot of time,” Lin Mu kissed Yao Xianxian’s cute little nose and climbed out of bed, chuckling.

“It’s all your fault! Otherwise, I would have been done by now!” Yao Xianxian grabbed a pillow and hit Lin Mu in dissatisfaction.

“Ouch! Trying to murder your husband? Unbelievable! Looks like I need to teach you a lesson!” Lin Mu turned back, pretending to lunge at her again, which scared Yao Xianxian into scrambling off the bed and darting into the bathroom.

The two brushed their teeth and washed their faces together, laughing and playing around, filling the morning with a joyful atmosphere.

The filming task that morning was on a busy street, with three separate shots to be filmed there. The crew had already gone early to prepare for safety measures, as the area was crowded and required thorough preparation.

By the time Lin Mu and Yao Xianxian arrived, all other preparations were complete. Yao Xianxian’s fans, who had gotten the news, had already gathered around the perimeter. Some even stood on nearby buildings, cheering and supporting her.

“I didn’t know you were so popular!” Lin Mu feigned surprise, looking at Yao Xianxian with an incredulous expression.

“Hmph! Of course, I’m very famous!” Yao Xianxian wrinkled her nose, looking proud and playful as she raised her chin and glanced at Lin Mu.

“I had no idea Xianxian was such a big star. I’m really lucky—last night, I actually touched…”

Lin Mu did not finish the sentence but raised his eyebrows and made a lewd gesture with his fingers.

“You’re so annoying!” Yao Xianxian blushed instantly, subtly pinching Lin Mu’s waist. Then she turned and warmly greeted the surrounding fans, ignoring the pervert beside her.

As the two began filming, the crowd of fans and onlookers grew larger and gradually started to obstruct traffic. Soon, traffic police arrived and began to disperse the crowd in an orderly manner.

Since they could not stand by the roadside, many spectators went to nearby buildings, peering down from the corridors. Some even went to the roofs of shorter buildings, gathering there to continue watching.

As long as they did not block the road, the traffic police did not interfere further.

Feeling so popular made Yao Xianxian very happy, and she filmed especially seriously that day. Her radiant expression also made Lin Mu inwardly smile.

During a break, Lin Mu opened a carton of fresh milk for Yao Xianxian to replenish her energy—though it was unnecessary, as ordinary actors might get tired, but Yao Xianxian was a master in the Subtlety Realm with strong physical abilities.

However, no woman would refuse such care from the man she loved, and Yao Xianxian was no exception. She took the milk and drank it happily.

Just then, on a five-story building by the road, the crowd was too dense and crowded. Three people were accidentally pushed over the low railing, flipping over and falling.

One man reacted quickly, grabbing the edge of the railing, but the other two were not so lucky. They caught nothing and fell with screams.

From a height of seventeen to eighteen meters, even if they did not die, serious injury was inevitable. Just as a tragedy was about to occur, a passing BMW SUV suddenly screeched to a halt, and a figure shot out.

In just two strides, the figure dashed from the road to the building, catching the two falling people with one hand each and setting them on the ground. Without paying further attention to the shocked individuals, he returned to his car and drove off.

Most people who witnessed this had not yet processed what happened. Many did not even get a clear look at his face or what he was wearing before the man had driven the BMW out of sight.

Yao Xianxian, who was sitting and drinking milk, also saw this scene, but her angle prevented her from seeing the man clearly.

“A-Mu, that man earlier was no ordinary person—he’s a master!” Since Yao Xianxian also practiced martial arts, she did not seem overly shocked.

“Yes, he is a master. He has cultivated Zhenqi, which greatly enhances his physical abilities. Otherwise, he couldn’t have saved those two at that critical moment,” Lin Mu nodded. He might have been the only one who saw the entire scene clearly.

When the man rushed out of the car and caught the two, he did not even make a motion to disperse the force—he essentially withstood the impact of their fall directly.

However, Lin Mu keenly noticed that when the man caught them, his muscles rippled downward in a strange, layered wave, easily dissipating the force of their fall.

To react like that in an instant indicated that the man’s skills had reached a level where he could control them at will. He was not just an ordinary practitioner who followed set routines but a true combat expert.

Lin Mu was somewhat curious. He had not expected to encounter such a powerful master on the street while filming. Those who had cultivated Zhenqi were not as common as cabbages on the roadside.

By the time the man disappeared down the road, the two who had fallen gradually came to their senses and slowly got up. The man hanging from the railing had already been pulled up, averting a tragedy.

Just as Lin Mu and the others finished their break and resumed filming, a white BMW SUV stopped at the entrance of the police station. A special permit was extended from the window, and the gate slowly opened, allowing the BMW to drive inside.

A man got out of the car. It was the same man who had earlier saved the two falling people.

“Director Wang, what case is it this time?” the man entered the police station, went straight to an office on the second floor, and asked directly.

“Officer Fu, you’re here. Please, have a seat!” Wang Zhiyi quickly stood up and greeted him warmly, then poured a cup of tea and handed it over before finally taking the folder from last night out of the drawer and placing it on the table.

Fu Feng had just picked up the teacup when his eyes scanned the folder on the table and immediately fixed on the six bullet fragments in the small bag. He let out a soft sound of surprise.