Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter-Chapter 654 - 321: Analysis of the Hunter Corps’ Anecdote_2

"Without technical support and morale, forget three days—one day without food and you're done for, two days without water and you can't hold on."

The group got up to prepare, while Luo Fei headed in the opposite direction.

"Old Luo, where are you going?"

Li Jun noticed Luo Fei going the other way.

"I'm going to ask around the area. There's still time before we head into the mountains this afternoon. The people outside the mountainous area might know something. I want to give it another shot."

"Alright, have lunch at the temporary gathering point up ahead. We'll go pack our things first."

After parting ways with the group, Luo Fei arrived at the nearby survivor's base, where other rescued hikers were.

Originally, these ten people were supposed to be sent home immediately after rescue, but since none were seriously injured and they could identify teammates, they were temporarily kept here.

This was a spur-of-the-moment decision; as long as they didn't cause trouble, they were allowed to stay.

The ten people, a mix of men and women, mostly sat to the side in a daze, staring at their phones, eyes vacant and speechless.

They had been in shock these past days.

Out of a group of over thirty, they were the only ones rescued. There was no survivor's joy, just deep anxiety for their remaining friends, fearing they might encounter mishaps.

In group outings, mutual protection is a responsibility, an unspoken understanding among hikers.

Because of the separation and dispersion, they were rescued but still worried, their faces marked with anxiety.

"Officer, officer, I can help, take me with you."

A frantic voice came from nearby, followed by a young man who rushed over to stand beside him.

The guy looks even younger than Luo Fei by a year or two, indeed very young.

"Officer, I'm the one who warned you earlier. I've done the research; it's definitely credible. You must trust me."

Luo Fei smiled faintly.

"What's your name?"

"My surname is Qu, Qu Ruobo."

"My colleague mentioned you're also a police officer?"

"I'm an apprentice officer, but not from Jiangzhou City. I'm taking advantage of the holiday to join fellow hikers on an adventure."

Listening to the young man's chatter, Luo Fei got a rough sense and judgment of Qu Ruobo.

The young man indeed had a talent in criminal investigation with good knowledge reserves.

In this regard, he was quite advantageous compared to Liao Xingyu.

It's a pity that with limited worldly experience and being an apprentice officer, he was destined not to deal with truly complex cases, hence lacking practical experience.

"Alright, Xiaoqu. We might encounter unusual situations in the upcoming investigation, so I'd like your assistance."

"Me?"

Qu Ruobo was full of disbelief.

These days, he had expressed his situation to Zhou Fan and the others multiple times, saying he could be useful, only to be repeatedly rejected.

Unexpectedly, Luo Fei decided to employ him upon arrival, showing no distance or sense of hierarchy despite being colleagues and his senior.

"Really? Thank you, officer. How should I address you?"

"My surname is Luo, Luo Fei."

"Officer Luo, thank you so much. I'll do my best."

Given the other's politeness, Luo Fei thought for a moment and added:

"Let's change the title. Since I'm asking for your help, it implies trust, and we're colleagues. Let's not use formal titles."

"I should be a year or two older; just call me Fei-ge."

"Okay, Fei-ge!"

Qu Ruobo was full of excitement, finally having a chance to be of use.

The other hikers nearby were also influenced by Luo Fei's attitude, crowding around him, some pleading for him to find their teammates, others blaming themselves for the lost incident...

"Everyone calm down; any intel can be shared directly with me. Let's use this chance to understand the situation."

"We'll go back into the mountains this afternoon. Any clues or information about the missing hikers can be shared, and I'll take note."

Then, everyone started talking over each other.

Based on their leads, Luo Fei summarized the situation: Among the remaining twenty people, there were more women than men—thirteen women and seven men.

The three hikers who had already lost their lives were not disclosed, so the attendees were unaware.

Among the seven men, two had considerable wilderness survival experience, with substantial individual skills.

One came from a sports school background, the other had been a bodyguard.

These two, not only young but enthusiasts of adventure, made the group's safety relatively assured.

However, if the twenty had dispersed or split into groups, things might be different.

Of the thirteen women, most were around twenty years old, driven by sheer bravery and love for adventure.

Deep in the mountains, there's no signal, rendering phones useless.

However, they have four satellite phones designated.

Initially intended as a precaution, these now posed a dilemma for the attendees.

Satellite phones typically don't malfunction and can contact the outside world without signal.

Yet, despite thorough preparations, the police picked up no signal from within, proving the satellite phones might be damaged or lost.

Chances were high their trackers were also damaged or missing.

"Alright, I have a rough understanding."

"Any photos? Pictures from the hiking group, info registration, etc.?"

"Yes."

A girl raised her hand, seriously speaking.

"When our hiking group collectively bought gear and logged information, we prepared ID photos. We submitted them to the police two days ago."

Upon hearing this, Luo Fei said no more, instead comforting them before leaving with Qu Ruobo.

By two in the afternoon, everyone was ready.

"Hmm?"

"Old Luo, why are you bringing him?"

Zhou Fan spotted Qu Ruobo alongside Luo Fei and frowned.

To him, the young man was all talk, despite being a policeman, he couldn't accomplish anything significant.

If they were careless climbing the mountains and lost him, it would be unnecessary trouble.

"Alright, Old Zhou, let him follow me."

"Don't worry; it'll be fine."

Zhou Fan and the others had no choice but to trust Luo Fei, assigning two officers to follow as an additional precaution.

Entering from the mountain outskirts, they saw some dilapidated small houses along the way.

These buildings were left by the area's original inhabitants.

As some people moved away later, the place became deserted, and outsiders seldom visited except to shelter from rain.

"Xiaoqu, have you heard of the corpse hunter tales?"

"I did some research before coming. It seems like primitive savages, but I don't buy it."

"Why is that?"

Luo Fei looked at him curiously.

"Fei-ge, it doesn't fit modern survival rules. If there really were this kind of humans isolated from the outside, they'd leave survival to fate, and within years they'd die out."

"As savages, their reproduction would be challenging, especially deep in the forest. They'd need a large population for a sustainable community. Scattered numbers can't have survived to today."

Luo Fei suddenly felt a chill.

Right! He had overlooked this point, as had everyone else.

Qu Ruobo really was something.