Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter-Chapter 564 - 278: The Demon Who Left for 8 Years Returns
When Luo Fei and his team arrived at Wengu County, they unexpectedly discovered traces of burned paper on a clearing outside the county, complete with fragments of burnt bills.
It was clear that someone had held a memorial here, extravagantly burning money as an offering...
Everything had matched Luo Fei’s predictions.
They really had come here!
This also indirectly confirmed the deep bond between them as brothers.
Although one of their members was killed in the explosion, they still felt an overwhelming guilt and remorse; otherwise, they wouldn’t have burned money here as a tribute.
This proved that, despite their cold-blooded nature, there was still a sense of loyalty among them... just like the Black Tiger tattoo on their bodies.
"Ah, we almost caught them. If only we’d been faster."
Zhou Fan stood next to him, shaking his head in frustration.
Besides Luo Fei, all the team leaders had come along, and they met outside the police station, deciding to come to this place together for mutual support.
"We’re late, but only by a step this time."
Luo Fei smiled slightly, looking at the messy tire tracks on the ground, he could roughly guess the escape direction of these people.
But they would definitely abandon the car halfway, which was in line with the meticulous and cautious approach of a criminal gang.
What he needed to do now was identify the real identities of these people.
In their first encounter, he was considerably slower than them, which led to the explosion accident.
This time, he was only a step behind them, allowing them to escape temporarily.
But what was left here was enough to completely overturn them. Next time, he’ll completely beat this group of bandits, putting an end to this terrorist operation against Jiangzhou City.
"Let’s go..."
Based on the clues compiled earlier, the symbol of loyalty, the black tiger was at a shrine in Wengu County, where the original rubbings of this totem were kept, and it was the main object of occasional worship by locals.
It held a certain spiritual significance, so it was documented in the county’s records, and this fact was verifiable.
Thus, they proceeded to the vicinity of the shrine, just in time to catch someone worshipping nearby.
They first observed from a distance, then approached to inquire about the situation.
Several elderly people tensed up seeing the police arrive, assuming something had happened, but it was only after Luo Fei and his team explained their intentions that the truth was understood.
It turned out they wanted to investigate matters related to the black tiger totem.
"Officer, this Black Tiger is supposed to be a totem, but it’s more precious than any belief. On weekdays, if any child from the village fails to adhere to morality or rules, they are often brought here for reprimand, and we call it the Tiger Prince, symbolizing loyalty and righteousness."
"Tiger Prince?"
Luo Fei was a bit stunned, and Liao Xingyu quickly added on the side.
"Yes, indeed, such a tradition exists. The locals refer to it as Tiger Prince, borrowing its formidable reputation to intimidate people, but it’s a century-old tradition."
"I see."
"Sir, are there any taboos associated with this totem, such as not being allowed to carry it with you or take it outside?"
The elderly people looked at each other and shook their heads.
"You’ve really asked the right question. Others might think our Tiger Prince is extremely important, but there really aren’t many formal restrictions. Many young people choose to tattoo the black tiger on their backs, not too big, about the size of half a palm."
Tattoo! Black Tiger! Everything matches now.
Luo Fei hurriedly took out Zhao Jie’s photo.
"Sir, have you seen this person before?"
"This young man... looks unfamiliar, not someone from our area. We have some impression of the young men from a few villages, but we really can’t recall this face."
Luo Fei, undeterred, continued to inquire if there was a possibility of others recognizing him or if he had ever had dealings with someone from Wengu County.
"We’re planning to check back at the village... The officer can speak with our village committee members for potential clues."
Saying so, they led Luo Fei and the team back.
As they entered the village committee office, Luo Fei noticed several strikingly visible photos on the wall.
These were individuals who had made outstanding contributions to the village, and one man in a suit looked like a very successful businessman.
Just then, the village committee members arrived, expressing their willingness to cooperate upon hearing that Luo Fei and the team were there to gather information.
"Officers, we really have no memory of this; the young man indeed isn’t from our area."
"We understand that he isn’t from Wengu County, but hasn’t he been here before? Or perhaps any vague impression?"
"There really isn’t..."
Luo Fei shook his head and returned to the photo he had been viewing. Below it was a brief description of the individual.
Han Dengyu, a renowned entrepreneur from Wengu County...
The subsequent part chronicled his support for the county, apparently achieving success outside and then bringing back his resources to build his hometown.
Such conscientious entrepreneurs are common among those with humble beginnings, and it seems Han Dengyu was one of them.
Seeing that Luo Fei was interested in this photo, two elderly cadres spoke up, recounting stories about the person.
"Boss Han is truly the pride of Wengu County."
"Yes, officer, he honestly remained true to his origins. After earning money outside, he invested a substantial amount in supporting our county’s development plans and industries to increase prosperity."
