Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter-Chapter 563 - 277: Racing Against Time_2

Zhou Fan sighed here as well, with a hint of self-blame.

If I were just a bit stronger, I might have been able to catch them, or at least capture one or two.

Luo Fei comforted him on the other end of the phone, and then asked about the escape direction of these people.

At this stage, chasing them isn’t possible anymore, so any useful clues are valuable. Zhou Fan said they fled north, but there were no other actionable leads.

After all, their withdrawal was quick, showing extremely coordinated teamwork.

"Alright, Old Zhou, you guys prepare to return. It seems there are other operations we need to prepare for next."

"Understood."

After hanging up the phone, Luo Fei leaned against the side and sneered.

"So that’s how it is. It seems these folks are really hard to figure out!"

He initially thought they would settle in some secluded place to avoid drawing attention, but unexpectedly, they took the risk and acted even more recklessly!

They directly broke into civilian homes, taking the occupants hostage and occupying the place. That tactic was truly brilliant.

No wonder previous increases in posts and patrolling yielded no results.

On one hand, they could deceive right under the police’s noses, and on the other, they could easily relocate without any burden.

However, Zhou Fan and his team did very well, avoiding any collateral damage. In hindsight, that was a major success.

Yet, there’s one thing that’s puzzling Luo Fei even more.

Clearly, they didn’t need to prepare their bomb deployment on the spot, so why didn’t they use any explosive weapons to buy time for their escape? Logically speaking, it’s unusual.

Any use of lethal weapons during Zhou Fan’s pursuit could have severely impacted the police.

But they didn’t do that!

This kind of restraint is odd for such ruthless and inhumane individuals.

Objectively, they must lack the necessary resources.

This opens a new breakthrough in the case.

"They indeed have the means to make bombs for terror attacks, but that doesn’t mean they have all the raw materials and supplies. If they still need to buy some, then they don’t currently have ready-made bombs in hand."

Upon hearing Luo Fei’s explanation, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

There was a slight smile on Zhao Donglai’s face too. After battling these guys for less than two days, they’ve already suffered some losses.

Although no one has been hurt so far, the situation remains grim.

With Luo Fei’s discovery, the upcoming plans can be a bit more relaxed.

But that’s not how he thinks. The potential threat isn’t gone, and he still needs to act swiftly.

"Now, with the evidence we have, I have a hypothesis."

"If this hypothesis holds, we could get ahead of them in our next move or quickly close the gap and catch up with their pace. But..."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Donglai and Liao Xingyu exchanged glances and then chuckled.

They understood each other’s concern that recklessly mobilizing police forces and large coordinated actions may exceed authority...

"Luo Fei, just go ahead with confidence. We have backing this time."

"Be decisive in killing and slashing, to be ever victorious and unconquerable!"

Zhao Donglai said, handing over his phone, which contained the private directives from Zheng Changjun to Zhao Donglai.

The meaning was very clear—that is authorization!

As the captain of the criminal investigation team, he not only has the duty to dismantle the entire explosive group of criminals but also the mission of safeguarding the people of Xiangzhou City.

Thus, all command is within the scope of authority!

Now, Zhao Donglai put his trust in Luo Fei, meaning he could cast off any worries.

"Yes, Old Luo, we might not trust the changing situation, but we have great confidence in your intuition and judgment. We’ll fully support you."

Hearing their words, Luo Fei nodded solemnly.

With the cooperation of these good brothers, he will definitely take down this explosive group.

"Good!"

"My analysis is this: although the two totems have different meanings, in this case, we can do a comparative analysis."

"Before Zhao Jie’s death, he pointed to the tattoo on his back, implying they are all brothers and need to uphold loyalty, which also coincides with the Wengu County totem symbol."

"If we hurry there now, we should be able to find some clues about their six people, which will be crucial for flipping the game."

At this moment, a determined look flashed through Luo Fei’s eyes.

"Although they gave up on Zhao Jie in the end, it doesn’t mean they wanted to. In my speculation, Wengu County might be the last possible place!"

"Let’s go now! Dispatch some officers from the station, as encountering them may result in a tough battle."

"Alright!"

Liao Xingyu immediately agreed.

Everyone then began gathering their things, preparing to head to Wengu County, approximately thirty kilometers from the city public security bureau, taking about over half an hour...

Despite being quick, Luo Fei was still worried.

Meanwhile, in a county suburb far from the city.

Five people stood together, four men and one woman, with a fire burning in front of them, and some scattered paper money beside it.

At this moment, all five looked somewhat sorrowful.

The man, their leader, gave a dry cough, then took out a wad of cash from his body and scattered it directly into the fire.

With palms together, he and the others bowed to the fire.

"Ah Jie, the matter is our fault. We never intended to abandon you but couldn’t bear to see you suffer. Betraying brothers and torturing you is something we don’t want to see, so journey well on the path below. When we go to hell, we’ll be there to be your cattle and horses."

Hearing what their leader said, the others remained silent.

The six of them rushed from Baoyang City to here, fighting the police and repeatedly taking action.

Unexpectedly, one brother was lost before victory could be achieved, all because of that policeman who suddenly intervened.

If it weren’t for him, they might now have been heading to the next task.

After finishing speaking, the leader suddenly kicked a small-sized man to the ground, following with a chain of heavy punches, causing a crackling sound and screams of pain.

However, none of the other three, including a man with a lecherous look, spoke. After the beating, he glared at the brother lying on the ground with a sinister tone.

"You almost got us all hurt, turning Ah Jie’s sacrifice into a joke."

"I’ve repeatedly emphasized being careful when doing things. If something unexpected happens, it must be handled properly, otherwise, you’ll be ruining your brothers. Don’t blame me if I show no mercy, regardless of who intervenes!"

With those words, he even pulled out a handgun, scaring the little guy into kneeling and begging for mercy, his eyes filled with regret.

He had no idea he would inadvertently draw the police, causing them to flee like stray dogs.

"Forget it..."

With a soft sigh, the leader put the gun away but delivered another hard kick, flipping him onto the ground.

Such a mistake should never be repeated, or he wouldn’t hesitate to shoot him next time.

"Let’s go, prepare. The final plan is up next, the day of revenge has arrived."

"Jiangzhou, the hell from eight years ago will burn again today."

Just when they were about to turn and leave, suddenly, the sound of police sirens pierced the distance, sharply followed by police cars racing towards them.

"Impossible, how can they be so fast? Something’s not right!"

Seeing this situation, the five were shocked, quickly jumping on nearby motorcycles to flee.

They cannot be caught; otherwise, all efforts would be in vain.