[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter":3,"chapter-gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-chapter-518":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1397149,1850,"Chapter 518 - 255 Prisoner in the Wine Cellar_2","gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-chapter-518",518,"\u003Cp>Since someone is already monitoring here, Luo Fei wasn’t planning on continuing to tangle with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longer he stays, the more likely he is to arouse their suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn’t know what other secrets the wine estate still concealed, he faintly felt that the missing people were likely connected to this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that’s the case, then special actions must be taken...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Xue, sorry, where is the restroom?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei looked towards the direction of the door and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Xue Dongchuan came over immediately; although this living room was large, appearing so quickly here was enough to indicate something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, the restroom... Butler, lead the way, take Officer Luo there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged man jogged over, taking Luo Fei in another direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was as Luo Fei anticipated; within the wine estate, anywhere could be close—dining room, bedroom no problem—but the restroom area must be special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because even if one wants to create a rational layout design, the restroom area has to be moved aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei thought of this as soon as he returned to the manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below is the wine cellar; the floor drain and sewer pipes must be avoided, so the restroom position surely can’t be central.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, they circled twice before entering the restroom from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the distance, they should be almost dozens of meters beyond the living room’s outer area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officer Luo, if you need anything, just let me know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the other stand in the nearby courtyard, Luo Fei also turned in, surprised by the internal restroom environment, with slightly high walls that seemed peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roughly estimating the position, Luo Fei stepped forward, bracing the window with one hand, supporting himself to move his body upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment he got close to the top, his gaze changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene outside gave him a shock for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the restroom’s height had to be unique; it turned out to be to block the view, for in the walled area outside were four cars parked, appearing like a separately designed garage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the four vehicles, half of the mysteries in Luo Fei’s mind were immediately solved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These four cars were precisely Wang Xiao and their vehicles: one SUV, two black luxury sedans, and one white car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, these four cars looked exactly as he previously predicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The SUV was intact, while the two black sedans were battered, signs of scrapes and bumps everywhere, one windshield half shattered, and the other had two tires blown...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fit the area they traversed; it seems they had indeed forcefully driven through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid attracting attention, they didn’t return the same way, so despite encountering all kinds of knocks and scrapes, they had to drive the cars back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looks like those four indeed ended up in Xue Dongchuan’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they were likely in this wine estate, otherwise, there was no need to leave the cars here and raise suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officer Luo... how’s it going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From outside came the butler’s voice; it’s clear this was directed at him, a sly old fox who never took his eyes off here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next moment, the butler actually walked directly in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei was washing hands at the sink, not turning back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m all done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler nodded with a smile, subsequently retreating, but the next moment Luo Fei heard whispers from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not very clear, but certainly the butler was communicating with Xue Dongchuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Composing his emotions, Luo Fei, calm and collected, walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final move to alarm was to lure the tiger for the hunt—the only chance to find flaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Xue, something seems burnt behind the restroom. The smell is peculiar; would you like to take a look...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the door, Xue Dongchuan and the butler’s faces showed surprise upon hearing this; they seemed to have thought of something and prepared to investigate, suddenly realizing Luo Fei was standing there too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officer Luo, it seems there’s been an accident behind; we need to inspect it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Out the courtyard, right to the side door, so I won’t be seeing you off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, don’t trouble yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following that, Luo Fei walked outside, and the pair quickly rushed to the garage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei smiled faintly; it seems his guess was correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those four cars were like timed bombs; they feared exposure following any incident, and now it’s his time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when they turned away, Luo Fei spun abruptly, executing a sudden return strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could catch them in the act, then this case would be virtually solved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moving along the wall carefully, Luo Fei slowly approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The restroom’s behind garage was a closed area; entering it, one must go from the garage door’s location, so Luo Fei concluded they were there checking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly approaching, lowering his body, holding his breath...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything must be done cautiously; otherwise, if he exposed himself first, all would be in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now’s the time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei suddenly thrust his body forward to appear right in front of the garage, but in sight was only Xue Dongchuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officer Luo, why have you returned?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent turned slowly, shrouded in sinister intent, gazing with hidden malice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the sudden intense crisis around was what surprised Luo Fei most; when had someone already circled behind him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind noise howled; a metal rod skimmed overhead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was an ambush from behind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the impending danger in next instant, Luo Fei’s body reacted, raising a leg in midair, executing a spinning kick to send the attacker aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking towards the sound, he saw the butler leaning aside, grimacing in pain, unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This brief glance let Xue Dongchuan grasp the opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent dashed forward fiercely, wielding a folded shovel, delivering a powerful downward chop towards Luo Fei’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than a second, Luo Fei responded, raising his hands to intercept, and directly knocked the weapon from the opponent’s grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But immediately the butler rushed from the side; their coordination was evident, showing great teamwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One in front, one at the side, clearly attempting to trap him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such circumstances, Luo Fei quickly withdrew, flipping backward and landing stably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly, a mechanism activation sound came from beneath; swiftly transmitted along below him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearing three-seconds of response time, it’s sufficient!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Luo Fei wasn’t planning to flee...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is an opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the saying goes, \"Nothing ventured, nothing gained\"; risking himself was to expose the opponent’s true identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Xue Dongchuan set up a mechanism within his wine estate, there must be special spaces below, either independently from the wine cellar or within... he must investigate thoroughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the ground opened, Luo Fei’s body lightened, and he descended straight down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from the whistling wind and the sudden turbulent upsurge, he perceived nothing around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no leverage around, Luo Fei could only rely on himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First turning over, bending the waist, lowering the stance while reaching down, and finally landing stably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above, the space still allowed some light; he found himself in a dim area, at least five meters from the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the exit, witnessing everything below, Xue Dongchuan sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officer Luo, why did you decide to return?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you’ve arrived and seen what I don’t want you to see, you can’t easily leave anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, the opponent rose and triggered the mechanism; the ground closed once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in complete darkness, Luo Fei first took a deep breath, then earnestly perceived his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly now trapped in a confined space with no airflow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now with roles reversed, he too became a prisoner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To have set up such means within his wine estate, Xue Dongchuan was truly tricky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, venturing alone was a gamble; being skillful and brave, this situation might indeed be an opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>",1304,"2026-06-05T23:15:08.731Z",1,"novelbin.me","9fb213dacc8e81d1a6331c8bdab5b67545a27846ea66a1d73c636d29917fd9c0","gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-chapter-519","gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-chapter-517",986,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-cover.jpg"]