The air was thick with the scent of dampness and decaying leaves, with occasional wisps of smoke that made them even more certain that Li Xiaosheng was nearby.
Suddenly, a detective halted in his tracks, he had spotted a tree branch that was snapped off.
He bent down to examine the break carefully, a look of excitement crossing his face. He knew that this was the freshest clue left by Li Xiaosheng.
The detectives continued their search along this lead, passing through thicket after thicket, clambering over one large rock after another.
Their clothes were soaked through with sweat, yet their eyes were all the more resolute. They knew that as long as there was a sliver of hope, they couldn't give up.
Finally, on the edge of a steep cliff, the detectives found Li Xiaosheng.
A fierce struggle ensued between Li Xiaosheng and the detectives; he tried to resist but was ultimately subdued.
"Li Xiaosheng, you are under arrest."
A detective stepped forward and showed him the warrant.
