Although the criminals pleaded bitterly, Lin Li had not gotten a satisfactory answer, so he could not be bothered with them.
"Brother, don't go!"
"We know we were wrong. We'll never do anything illegal again."
"Please, have mercy."
When several criminals saw Lin Li turn and leave, they grew frantic. They all called out to stop him, repeatedly promising to become good people from then on.
If they had been anyone else, Lin Li would have helped out of kindness.
But as for these people, forget it. He had neither the obligation nor the inclination to help them.
"Don't go!"
"We can give you money."
"As long as you call an ambulance for us, we'll pay you however much you want..."
Ignoring the criminals' pleas, Lin Li continued walking forward without looking back.
In less than half a minute, Lin Li quickly disappeared into the distance.
"It's over."
"We're dead this time."
"Waaah... I don't want to die!"
Seeing Lin Li leave, the criminals buried in the ground wore expressions of utter despair. Some of them completely broke down and began wailing loudly.
Time passed second by second. The seriously injured criminals buried in the ground grew weaker and weaker, until their cries for help and sobs abruptly fell silent.
"Whoosh..."
A breeze brushed past, gently swaying the surrounding flowers, grass, and trees. The rustling never ceased.
Just as their lives were about to end, the criminals suddenly heard footsteps. With what little strength they had left, they opened their eyes and looked toward the distant source of the sound.
They saw several people appear in the distance. From their clothing, they were investigators.
"H-help!"
A powerful will to live could make a dying person erupt with strength. The criminals on the verge of death let out their final cries.