[{"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-555":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},1397286,1850,"Chapter 555 - 273: Deep Rescue_2","gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-chapter-555",555,"\u003Cp>In other words, there’s nothing the other side wouldn’t do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Luo Fei and his team encounter an ambush inside, they must always be ready to provide support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Luo Fei led his team to circle from the side, heading directly into the depths of the exhibition hall when Zhou Fan suddenly stopped them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked in the direction indicated and saw the wax figure of the curator, Ruan Ke. Unlike before, there was now a secret door beside it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This secret door seems to be activated by an external mechanism!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder when they arrived here before, Luo Fei mentioned he smelled something peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems this is their secret passage, which directly connects to the back workshop and restroom. This way, whether washing away blood or making wax figures is very convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another secret room...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei shook his head with a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already had enough of the traps set by Xue Dongchuan in the secret room at Huabang Spirits and didn’t expect to encounter it again today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, be careful with everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let’s split up into pairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they’ve arranged their formation, protecting each other and keeping a lookout, the four of them slowly ventured inside, suddenly spotting two corridors beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei took a deep breath and closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the noisy environment, he could still discern subtle differences, pointing out that one door led to the restroom with a smell of disinfectant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other led to the back workshop, where the abducted people were likely dealt with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now their only hostage is Ruan Ke, so they must move faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To the right, go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Luo Fei’s urgent command, everyone followed his footsteps, rushing to the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corridor, they could already hear the footsteps of the other party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very close, very close...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the next corner, an iron rod swung directly at them, buzzing through the air—it was a metal pole used to support wax molds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with the sudden attack, Liao Xingyu swiftly dodged, and Li Jun quickly captured the attacker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a crisp dislocation sound of bones, Song Yusheng’s first apprentice was apprehended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei held the person down, pressing his hand against his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me, where did you take the people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The apprentice, firmly controlled by the four of them, knew he had no chance and indicated inside, confessing everything he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officer, I want to report them... They’re planning to kill inside, and they are prepared to resist the police.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My master Song Yusheng and the others are at the back of the workshop, I’m just buying them time outside, I confess...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, it was just some irrelevant murmurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei didn’t want to say much about it and handed him over to Liao Xingyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The road ahead won’t be easy. Although Song Yusheng is old, I can sense he has trained, and definitely has some hidden means.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think about it—someone who can skin and strip flesh must have extraordinary skills. We can avoid direct conflicts and close combat with him, but he still has the hostage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words enlightened everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, after a brief discussion, Li Jun was tasked to escort the captured person outside, while Zhou Fan and Liao Xingyu followed Luo Fei as they charged in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what the situation inside, they would have each other’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Action!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large vat of molten wax kept bubbling, even producing steam, the temperature inside very high—just a little splash of water would cause splattering steam, enveloping the room in vapor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yusheng was sharpening two knives at the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was focused, breath calm, showing no concern about the upcoming events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above him hung two beds stained with blood, occasionally emitting a foul odor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was where he had operated on the two wax sculptors from out of town before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chairs once held loads of fresh blood and nearly deformed bones, all seemed mundane in Song Yusheng’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he did was justified, all were Ruan Ke’s own doing...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, the person he would operate on was the unconscious curator tied by his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining apprentices stood armed nearby, guarding the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a hostage in their hands, they felt somewhat secure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They believed the police wouldn’t dare act rashly, maybe even providing them a getaway opportunity, so today needn’t end in mutual destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, before they got caught, Ruan Ke would surely be turned into a human wax sculpture alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was forcibly kicked open, and Luo Fei and the others entered with guns drawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Freeze, everyone hands up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No resistance, or the consequences will be severe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confronted with the police’s persuasion to surrender, Song Yusheng merely smirked and lifted his hand, waving to the people beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kids, do you intend to surrender?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The apprentices retreated, none showing fear, their gazes firmly on Song Yusheng, their master gave them confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei and his team looked up at the suspended Ruan Ke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now this is trouble, it seems they plan to put on a big show.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They don’t have guns, just go for it, and minimize casualties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yusheng shouted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he got up, exuding a murderous aura. Despite his aged face, he had a threatening presence that made those opposite him very wary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One would expect a fierce battle to erupt, but Song Yusheng spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That day Ruan Ke brought you in, I sensed something was off—your auras were suspicious, tourists my ass, all fake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just as I thought, all cops, huh... Lucky the old man was ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you’re still late, in about a minute, this guy will be immersed into the molten wax pool below, skinned first, then solidified.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Song Yusheng activated his device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Decisive and absolute, without an ounce of hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Luo Fei and his team grew more grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, they saw Ruan Ke being gradually lowered, the chain’s sound screechingly loud, the heat rising unmistakably close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No time left, move!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team, in perfect sync, dashed forward as the apprentices also charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though shooting straightaway was straightforward, there was a risk of harming the hostage, and the squad leaders were confident enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liao Xingyu and Zhou Fan overpowered the apprentices from the left and right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they appeared fierce and aggressive, no matter how robust someone was, facing battle-hardened detectives there was a gap, thus they were held securely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yusheng clashed fists with Luo Fei, intensity crackling between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, you’ve got some moves, kid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I once wielded a butcher’s knife out of the village, apprenticed and sworn—cows, sheep, pigs, and dogs all but creatures under my blade. Making people into wax was the peak of my skill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch my blade—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yusheng drew his knives, swiftly pulling out two gleaming knives, slashing at the throat and forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dodging nimbly, Luo Fei was just a bit faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Landing a punch on his chin, followed by rapid, thunderous blows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These wide, powerful strikes were unmistakably the Hong Fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial aptitude in close combat meant analyzing weaknesses and countering swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yusheng’s eyes widened in shock, blood spilling from his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had concealed his skills for ages, unleashed few means—and finally felt it resurging again after two recent killings, yet he met such a martial prodigy unexpectedly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, Luo Fei sprang up, kicking him down, then leaping over the pool to save Ruan Ke.\u003C\u002Fp>",1248,"2026-06-05T23:15:11.790Z",1,"novelbin.me","3095138e91c262dd368356591a5366577813bb9721002893ede0704775cfee95","gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-chapter-556","gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-chapter-554",986,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-cover.jpg"]