Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter-Chapter 605 - 297: The Mystery of the Deliveryman_2

If helping the client to dispose of some trash might still be understood, it was clear that what was in that box was definitely not trash.

The perspective then switched to focus on the figures of the two people dressed in delivery uniforms, and they each walked to the nearest trash can by the roadside.

Then, shockingly, they threw the box away!

After going through so much trouble, it was merely to discard an item, using delivery personnel at that?

This immediately put Luo Fei on alert; something was definitely off here. It was time for him to focus all his attention on cracking this riddle himself.

So he closed his eyes tightly, pressed his fingers to his brow, and his thoughts started to narrow and unlock.

Everything began with an infinite number of hypotheses and reconstructions.

What if the place they entered was actually the suspect Mai Danting's hideout? But if that's the case, why didn't he run when Zhang Wei and the others arrived?

Right, there's no need to run!

Destroy the evidence, leave no trace of any streaming records, even block the signal completely, and then even if discovered, there's no way to take him away.

This was indeed a method, and quite a clever one.

But if the evidence was to be destroyed or transferred, one would have to show up in person, which would still get detected…

Delivery personnel?

There must be a connection between these two entities.

The locations of the two events were different, which means there must have been streaming equipment prepared by Mai Danting at both.

Perhaps no one needed to be there specifically; just leaving the equipment on site would suffice.

Then place a delivery order, have the delivery personnel collect and dispose of the equipment.

This way, he could remotely control the whole operation, staying clear of any parts that might require physical presence.

The only person directly involved would be that delivery worker.

Not even the police would catch on after reviewing all the surveillance tapes.

Because from start to finish, Mai Danting as the mastermind and the real murderer, never once showed up in person.

However, they ultimately underestimated Luo Fei's capability.

He managed to find the two critical moments matching the timing of the live streams ending among the host of surveillance videos, and this unique skill ultimately doomed Mai Danting's seemingly flawless plan.

Having thought everything through, Luo Fei stretched as he got up, then called Zhao Wei and the others; it was time to take action.

According to his arrangements, a team was deployed, working in conjunction with the police force to head directly to the crime scene for inspection.

Less than two days had passed, the trash in the bin was surely yet to be fully cleared away.

Meanwhile, he had Xiaocheng and Liao Xingyu contact the delivery people who appeared in the video and have them come to the site to assist with the investigation. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Soon enough, everything was in place.

"Let's hear it, what happened back then? Your order contents and the situation you encountered."

Faced with Luo Fei's inquiry, the two delivery men were initially a bit confused, but after a brief explanation, they were startled to find out they both encountered the exact same situation!

That is, during the time of the incident, they both received a strange order with very detailed notes.

It instructed them to place the food down, then put two devices in the room into a box and take it away to discard.

Thinking it was a favor requested by the client, they were happy to oblige.

Little did they know they would end up embroiled in this case.

The more Luo Fei listened, the more excited he became, knowing the truth was gradually emerging.

It seemed Mai Danting indeed used the orders to transfer the evidence from the scene, with phone numbers and other clues already uncovered, apprehending him wasn't far off.

Soon, another piece of good news arrived!

The officers from the evidence department found the suspect's photography equipment and streaming tools in the trash can; it was indeed two devices!

One for close-range broadcasting, and the other angled precisely for streaming.

"Very good."

Luo Fei looked at the basement in front of him, feeling a mix of emotions.

It all began with a glint of light reflecting off a sunlit skylight upstairs that struck the screen, inspiring the idea that the murder scene wasn't the actual live streaming location!

"Time to act."

After prior incidents, Luo Fei could already see through this problem with Mai Danting.

The opponent, relying on some computer skills, was wildly testing his limits. This time they would follow the clues right back to him!

The delivery line made it easy to lock down his location.

After further screening and with Xiaocheng's technical support, they quickly pinpointed his hideout.

A semi-residential building within the city.

Luo Fei personally led the team over, opting to move at night to avoid alerting them, while also jamming most signals in the area.

Someone as meticulous as Mai Danting surely set up surveillance equipment.

If detected, it could all be for naught.

If the killer escaped, there might be another chance to catch him, but the hostages' lives wouldn't be safeguarded.

"Be cautious, he might have other setups inside, so act quickly to capture him at first sight, priority one being ensuring hostage safety."

"Understood!"

Zhang Wei and the others understood the gravity of the situation, especially during such a critical time.

During the preliminary mobilization, Zhao Donglai emphasized repeatedly.

Mai Danting, still a student, couldn't be dealt with as per normal standards.

Moreover, considering he still held hostages, exercising caution was crucial.

"Let's move!"

Zhang Wei and several officers exchanged glances, then stealthily headed upstairs.

This place was mostly chosen by migrant workers for living arrangements, so it was relatively populated, some individuals did notice Luo Fei's team.

However, these people remained tight-lipped, given police on a mission surely had tasks at hand, no one dared to meddle with police affairs.

"Go!"

On command, an officer stepped up and kicked the door open, immediately prompting a clamor of noises from inside.

First, a figure dashed out. The moment Luo Fei caught sight of him, he locked onto him firmly.

His shape and features were identical to Mai Danting, it was him!

"Mai Danting! Stop right there!"

At the sound of that shout, the person flinched like a startled bird and started fleeing backward, the whole thing was abrupt, he looked decidedly scrappy.

The stench of rot and clotted blood hit Luo Fei's nose the moment the door opened, indicating something was amiss.

While sprinting backward, Mai Danting seemed slower due to a slight limp, bumping into several items with loud clatters.

"Where do you think you're going!"

At the center of the squad, Luo Fei forged ahead of everyone, darting in.

It wasn't until the others snapped back to their senses did they follow Luo Fei inside.

Upon entering, they were met with an appalling sight.

Now, at the corner, only two hostages remained, quivering, the days of high-pressure confinement had driven them to mental breakdowns.

Moreover, witnessing others being killed repeatedly, the psychological impact was hard to put into words.

Luo Fei dashed forward, kicked the opponent to the ground, swiftly subdued him.

Yet, flattened underfoot, Mai Danting wasn't intimidated, he howled with all his might, his tone filled with arrogance and aggression.

"Hahahaha, here you are, and what now? I already killed Xu Yan Ni, her head is in the cupboard, wrapped in plastic, it's a pity you missed the third stream."

"Hahaha, a bunch of disgraceful scumbags, they dared to act as teachers? Judging me by looks, despising my disability, I'll have them leave this world wonky as well."

"I'm not wrong; they forced me!"

Following the blood trail, others found three corpses stored in the storage room.

Zhao Peng's body remained intact, but the other two were decapitated.

Especially Qiao Yuanlong's body, having been shut in for so long, had started to stink and decay.

Luo Fei went over to the two remaining hostages, removed their head coverings, faced with a pair of frantic eyes darting around, he felt slightly relieved.