Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter

After Zhao Donglai got in the car, he immediately called Liao Xingyu to check the surveillance at the highway toll station from the city to Guangyuan County.

If the suspect really returned home, there should be clues to be found.

Liao Xingyu acted quickly. Less than half an hour later, he called back to confirm that indeed a taxi headed toward Guangyuan County on the highway at 5:30 this afternoon.

"We have already contacted the driver, and through questioning, we can confirm that Old Wu indeed took his taxi this afternoon with the destination being Qingshan Town."

"Accompanying him was also a very large suitcase. The driver said it looked quite heavy. When he saw that Old Wu had trouble with his legs, he offered to help load it into the car, but was refused. I'm guessing Li Qian is likely inside the suitcase."

After so long, Zhao Donglai finally saw a glimmer of hope.

He was thrilled and hurriedly asked, "What about the location and time of getting off?"

"He got off at the town, about half an hour ago."

"Half an hour ago..." Zhao Donglai glanced at his watch, it was nine-forty, so around nine-ten or so...

"Liao Xingyu, contact the police in Qingshan Town immediately and ask them to help track the suspect's movements. Also, bring more manpower to support us!"

After hanging up, Zhao Donglai's worries disappeared.

Sitting next to him, Zhou Fan had heard his conversation with Liao Xingyu but still couldn't help confirming, "Captain Zhao, this guy really escaped back home!"

He had been at a loss earlier, but now things were going so smoothly, it felt a bit surreal.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help glancing in the direction of Luo Fei's car ahead.

It was too dark to see anything, but he still felt very shocked.

How exactly did Luo Fei know the suspect's movements?

This was amazing!

As if knowing what he was thinking, Zhao Donglai said with a hint of pride, "Don't be shocked, for Luo Fei, this is just a small matter!"

If it were before, Zhou Fan might not have taken these words seriously.

But at this moment, he felt that Zhao Donglai was not exaggerating at all, Luo Fei's skills were indeed much more terrifying than he imagined!

No wonder he gained attention from the higher-ups and was promoted repeatedly soon after joining the police force!

In the deep night, the moonlight shone on the wilderness overgrown with weeds.

A cool breeze accompanied by unceasing insect chirps made everything seem so peaceful and serene.

But Li Qian felt nothing of this tranquility, only endless panic.

She only remembered driving home after work today when suddenly, at an intersection at Yongjiang Square, a knife was pressed against her throat from behind.

Through the rearview mirror, she saw that the one holding the knife was Old Wu, the mentally disturbed janitor. She was about to shout at him to drop the knife when he applied pressure.

She seemed to feel the blade about to slit her throat. Terrified, she could only follow his orders and drive to Ankang District. Then pain struck her neck, and she gradually lost consciousness.

When she came to, she found herself tied up, with her mouth heavily taped shut, dumped in a freshly dug pit.

Realizing the danger, she struggled to sit up.

Just then, she saw a figure kneeling with its back to her, muttering with a hunched posture.

Frightened, she struggled even more violently.

Old Wu, hearing the commotion, didn't rush but calmly placed the last bundle of joss paper into the fire.

Looking at the grave mound before him, he continued muttering, "Mom, you must miss me over there. Don't worry, I will be with you soon..."

When the joss paper was almost burned away, he finally stood up. Seeing Zhou Qian trying hard to crawl out of the pit, he gave a sinister grin, picked up the shovel, and harshly shoved her back into the pit.

Watching her tremble from pain and fear, he seemed to be exceedingly pleased.

"Didn't think you would have a day like this, huh? You used to like mocking me, so why not laugh now? Keep laughing!"

He limped over to crouch by the pit, like a demon climbing out of hell, "You should thank my mom. Otherwise, I would've chopped you into pieces, not even leaving you a whole body."

Terrified, Li Qian could only keep shedding tears and shook her head frantically.

"Originally, I was going to let you go after Zheng Bei died for you, but who asked Luo Fei to discover me? Since that's the case, you might as well die with me."

"Since you all look down on me, then you can accompany me to hell!"

With a manic expression, Old Wu said, suddenly standing up to shovel dirt into the pit.

Realizing he intended to bury her alive, Li Qian struggled once more, but whenever she managed to sit up, Old Wu would hit her down with the shovel, making her head bleed after a few blows.

Finally, she lost the will to fight back, lying in the pit as despairingly, gradually being covered by the earth over her mouth and nose.

Just when she thought she was doomed, a loud shout came from afar.

"Stop, police, hands on head and squat down immediately!"

Under Luo Fei's constant urging, Zhang Wei drove the car as fast as possible and finally reached Qingshan Town within two hours.

The local police station had also received the notice and was searching for Old Wu's whereabouts in town, but found nothing.

Even calls were made to the village, but the village chief, having checked the Wu family, found no signs of his return.

No one ever thought Old Wu would go straight to his mother's grave.

At a loss, Luo Fei managed to catch the scent molecules left by Old Wu at the taxi drop-off point.

Following this lead, they managed to track him down successfully.

Luo Fei led the charge, spotting Old Wu seemingly burying something from a distance, and decisively drew his pistol, shouting sternly.

Regarding dangerous felons like Old Wu, he dared not be careless, hence he was armed when setting out.

Upon hearing Luo Fei's voice, a multitude of emotions flashed across Old Wu's face: shock, confusion, regret, admiration.

Then, under Luo Fei's vigilant and wary gaze, he dropped the shovel, squatted down cooperatively, and clasped his hands over his head.

This round, he had lost. He was willing to accept defeat.

Moreover, Luo Fei was even smarter than he had anticipated, so suddenly, he didn't want to die so soon anymore.

He still had many questions he wanted Luo Fei to answer, including how he was discovered and how he was found so quickly...

Seeing this, Luo Fei dashed forward swiftly and didn't breathe a sigh of relief until he had him handcuffed.

"Officer Luo, you really got here fast, couldn't you have been a bit slower..." Old Wu cooperated fully with Luo Fei's actions while expressing his regret towards the end.

Luo Fei ignored him, immediately started digging where Old Wu had been shoveling and uncovered it.

He had already caught the scent of blood, and couldn't help but worry whether Li Qian had already been harmed.

Simultaneously, Zhao Donglai finally arrived with a group of people, all panting heavily.

"Leader, you run too fast!" Zhang Wei, who was at the forefront, panted heavily.

His physical fitness tests ranked among the best in the police force, something he had always taken pride in.

But compared to Luo Fei today, he found that he fell far short.

"Stop chatting, hurry up to save her!"

Seeing this, Zhang Wei and the others immediately stepped forward to help.

With their efforts, Li Qian's mouth and nose soon emerged, and shortly after, she was entirely dug out.

Fortunately, she hadn't been buried for too long and hadn't succumbed to asphyxia, though her face was flushed red. Luo Fei breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly peeled the tape off her mouth.

Li Qian inhaled sharply, desperately gulping for air.

Seeing the blood covering her forehead, Zhao Donglai urgently said, "Quick, call 120."

...

At 4:30 a.m., everyone finally returned to the police station.

Far from feeling tired after staying up all night, everyone was bursting with excitement.

Because the perpetrator of the humiliating 3.11 serial dismemberment case had finally been captured!

Even though they didn't solve the case, the dignity of the entire police force was restored.

Zhao Donglai and Luo Fei immediately began interrogating Old Wu.