Solving the case: Combining the police dog's olfactory genes at the beginning

But running away wasn't his style; it would seem too furtive. Revealing his identity, on the other hand, felt like a loss of face, as if he were so incompetent that he needed to bring out his own name to extricate himself from the predicament.

He reconsidered. Why should he take the initiative to confess? Since the National Security Bureau had already notified Dongguan City to receive him, and now a National Security Bureau chief had disappeared in Dongguan City, it was up to them to explain themselves to the National Security Bureau. Luo Fei decided to let things take their course and simply stay in the detention center to wait and see how this charade would unfold.

He adjusted his posture, closed his eyes as if he were really resting, but his ears were perked up, paying attention to any movement outside.

Footsteps echoed down the detention center corridor, growing louder as they approached, followed by the clinking of keys. Luo Fei didn't open his eyes until the footsteps stopped in front of his cell.

"Hey, get up!"

A rough, hoarse voice shouted. Luo Fei slowly opened his eyes and saw a middle-aged man in a police uniform standing outside, his face grim. Luo Fei sat up and calmly looked at the man.

"What are you looking at? Stay put!"

The policeman glared at him, then turned and left. A faint smile played on Luo Fei's lips—the police in these areas probably don't even know who they've arrested.

He lay back down, calculating the time in his mind. The National Security Bureau should have already discovered his disappearance. Now it was just a matter of who would lose their temper first.

Meanwhile, on a plane bound for Dongguan, Zhang Wenzhong, head of the Central Inspection Team of Daxia, was resting with his eyes closed. The cabin lights were soft, and the roar of the engine was filtered into a low background noise by the soundproofing material.

Zhang Wenzhong looked to be in his fifties, with a serious face and deep wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, the marks left by years of hard work.

He recalled Grand Secretary Wei's previous instructions; the old man's voice still echoed in his ears.

"Wenzhong, this mission is no small matter. We've already exposed their secret plan, but our internal investigation has revealed serious collusion between officials and outsiders, and the infiltration problem is extremely serious. You'll take a team and make sure to root out those corrupt officials!"

In response, the central government urgently formed several inspection teams to conduct nationwide investigations. Zhang Wenzhong was appointed as the leader of one of the teams, and the first stop was Dongguan.

Grand Secretary Wei also told him that they had found the grandson of their old battalion commander, Luo Fei.

Zhang Wenzhong had a deep bond with his old battalion commander, having shared life and death on the battlefield. Upon learning that Luo Fei was now the director of the National Security Bureau, he felt both gratified and emotional. He had hoped to meet him as soon as possible, but his mission temporarily put it on hold.

Thinking of this, Zhang Wenzhong felt a surge of warmth in his heart, but it was quickly replaced by worry—he hoped nothing bad would happen to the old battalion commander's grandson.

At this moment, the assistant next to him gently nudged Zhang Wenzhong and reported in a low voice.

"Team leader, we just received news that the director of the 18th Bureau of the State Security has gone missing in Dongguan."

Zhang Wenzhong suddenly opened his eyes, all sleepiness gone.

"What? Tell me more!"

His voice involuntarily rose slightly. The assistant, a young man in his thirties, wearing glasses and looking shrewd and capable, lowered his voice and said...

"The missing person is the youngest director of the National Security Bureau, I think his name is Luo Fei. The news came from the National Security headquarters, saying that he lost contact while on a mission in Dongguan City and it has been more than 24 hours."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Wenzhong immediately sat up straight. After confirming that it was Luo Fei, he became agitated and gripped the armrests of his chair tightly with both hands.

"Luo Fei? Are you sure it's Luo Fei?"

His voice trembled slightly, drawing stares from the other passengers in the cabin. The assistant nodded quickly.

"Yes, team leader, it's Luo Fei. The situation at the National Security Bureau is in complete chaos."

Zhang Wenzhong took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, but the anxiety in his heart grew wildly like weeds. The old battalion commander's grandson had actually disappeared on his own turf? This was a slap in the face!
He asked in a deep voice.

"What was the reaction from the Dongguan police? Shouldn't they be receiving Luo Fei?"

The assistant shook his head.

"It's unclear at the moment, but the National Security Bureau has already sent people to investigate. Team leader, should we intervene beforehand?"

Zhang Wenzhong pondered for a moment and then spoke.

"Speed ​​up the journey. As soon as we arrive in Dongguan, head straight to the Public Security Bureau! I want to see who dares to mess with the National Security personnel!"

His eyes sharpened, as if he could already see the storm to come.

Upon learning of Luo Fei's disappearance, the National Security Headquarters was thrown into chaos.

Lei Wanting was particularly worried because it was his idea to send Luo Fei to Dongguan City, but now Luo Fei had disappeared and the case had made no progress.

He stood by the office window, gazing at the gloomy sky outside, feeling as if a heavy stone was pressing on his heart.

If Luo Fei really gets into trouble, it might mean that the other party's superpowered individual is extremely powerful, which is a dangerous signal for Great Xia.

Lei Wanting knew that if Luo Fei's previous report about the volcanic eruption was true, the other side might launch an attack at all costs. Although superhumans did not directly represent military strength, they could pose a serious threat to the higher-ups, making Luo Fei's disappearance a major event.

He turned and walked back to his desk, picked up the phone, and dialed the internal hotline.

"Hey, any new news from Dongguan?"

His voice was a little hoarse. An urgent report came from the other end of the phone.

"Director Lei, we still haven't found Director Luo. We reviewed the surveillance footage and found that he was last seen in an alley in the old town of Dongguan, after which he disappeared. There were no signs of a struggle at the scene, but we found some suspicious footprints, which we are analyzing."

Lei Wanting frowned.

"Keep investigating! Mobilize all resources; we must find them alive or dead!"

After hanging up the phone, he slumped back into his chair, rubbing his temples.

Grand Secretary Wei also called several times, demanding that the National Security Bureau investigate the truth as soon as possible.

Every time the phone rang, Lei Wanting felt a pang of fear—the old man's voice was calm, but the pressure behind it was as heavy as a mountain.

The news quickly reached the training center, and the members of the Special Cases Unit and the Ghost Unit were all taken aback when they heard it.

They knew Luo Fei's abilities; he was practically superhuman. How could he suddenly disappear? Zhou Xiaobei tried to call Luo Fei, but found that his phone was switched off.

He put down his phone and, pale-faced, spoke to his companions who had gathered around him.

"The phone is off, and I can't reach it at all."

Wang Feifei was so anxious she was pacing back and forth.

"Check the phone's location! Quickly!"

Zhou Xiaobei explained with a wry smile.

"Director Luo's mobile phone has been specially processed by the National Security Bureau and cannot be located by base station."

This was intended to prevent being tracked, but now it's become a problem instead.

Everyone started speculating, and the training center's lobby erupted in chaos.

Yuan Bingyan bit her lip and said softly.

"Is it because that person named Yamaya Masako is too powerful, that even Director Luo can't beat her?"

Her words drew a moment of silence.

Li Qiang shook his head and retorted.

"That can't be right. Yamaya Masako is only ranked sixth in the other organization. Director Luo can easily take down Sato. She shouldn't be stronger than Director Luo."

Zhang Wei interjected.

"Perhaps we've fallen into an ambush? Director Luo may be strong, but it's easy to dodge a spear in the open but hard to guard against a hidden arrow."

Zhao Xiaolin joked.

"Was Director Luo seduced? After all, the other party might be using a honey trap." But no one could laugh at this joke; instead, the atmosphere became even more tense.

Zhou Xiaobei stood up, trying to calm everyone down.

"Stop speculating. All we can do now is wait for news. The National Security Bureau has already taken action; there's no point in us guessing."

Wang Feifei couldn't help but slam her hand on the table and say...

"Wait, wait! Director Luo might be in danger. Are we just going to wait here? I suggest we sneak off to Dongguan to help!"

This suggestion immediately garnered support from some people, but Zhou Xiaobei sternly opposed it.

"Nonsense! Acting without orders is a violation of discipline! Besides, even Director Luo could get into trouble, wouldn't we just be making things worse?"

Amid the arguments, the training center was abuzz with discussion, but no one could figure out what had actually happened.

Worry and confusion were written on everyone's face, and an uneasy atmosphere filled the air.

The sky outside the window gradually darkened, as if foreshadowing an even greater storm to come.

The National Security headquarters lobby was brightly lit, and an invisible tension filled the air. The news of Luo Fei's disappearance was like a boulder thrown into an already turbulent lake, the ripples spreading rapidly to every nerve ending of the system.

The emergency order was transmitted immediately via an encrypted channel to the Special Task Force and Ghost Team, which were located in a training center in the suburbs.

Inside the training center, the group that received the order quickly shifted from their worried discussions to the final preparations before the operation.

Zhou Xiaobei put down the phone and looked at his companions with a serious expression.

"Order from headquarters."

His voice was steady, yet tinged with tension.

"All members of the Special Case Team and the Ghost Team who are capable of action, depart immediately for Dongguan City. This is the top priority."

Search for Director Luo and determine the cause of his disappearance.

Li Qiang immediately stood up, clenching his fists.

"We should have gone a long time ago!"

Wang Feifei also jumped up, her face showing a mixture of worry and determination.

"I told you we couldn't just wait! Director Luo needs us!"

Zhang Wei, Zhao Xiaolin, Yuan Bingyan, and others also gathered around, their eyes blazing with fighting spirit. Luo Fei was not only their superior and guide, but also a comrade-in-arms with whom they had fought side by side many times and entrusted with their backs.

The core members of both teams quickly exchanged opinions. Currently, besides them, the training center also houses Teacher Huang, Blood Rose, and dozens of teenagers who have just begun to explore supernatural abilities and still require guidance and protection. Someone needs to stay behind to oversee things.

"Teacher Huang is experienced and Blood Rose is calm and reliable. It is most appropriate to entrust the task of staying behind to them."

"Zhou Xiaobei suggested. The Ghost Team's vice-captain, a middle-aged man with a resolute face, nodded in agreement."

“Agreed. We must ensure stability in the rear. These children are the hope for the future, and we cannot afford any mishaps.”

The decision was made quickly.

Teacher Huang and Blood Rose were informed of the arrangement to stay behind. Although they were also worried about Luo Fei, they understood that they had a great responsibility on their shoulders and solemnly agreed.

Teacher Huang pushed up his glasses and said in a deep voice.

"You can go without worry, leave this to us. Make sure... you bring Luo Fei back safely."

Blood Rose, on the other hand, is concise and to the point.

"Be careful."

The most difficult problem is how to deal with Chen Xuanran. Everyone knows she is pregnant and has a deep relationship with Luo Fei. If she were told the news of Luo Fei's disappearance and uncertain fate at this moment, it would inevitably cause a huge emotional upheaval, which would be extremely detrimental to both the pregnant woman and the fetus.

"Keep it from her."

Li Qiang rarely showed such a meticulous side, his brows furrowed.

"At least until the situation becomes clear, we can't let her know."

They said there was an urgent joint exercise and we all needed to be away for a few days.

The proposal was unanimously approved by everyone.

They tacitly fabricated a seemingly reasonable excuse, which Zhou Xiaobei presented to Chen Xuanran in a lighthearted tone.

Although Chen Xuanran was somewhat puzzled as to why the mission was so sudden, he did not delve into it because of his trust in discipline and his understanding of his partners. He simply reminded everyone to be careful.

Several black SUVs silently drove out of the training center, carrying the elite members of the Special Case Team and the Ghost Team, heading straight for the airport. Inside the cabin, the atmosphere was silent and oppressive. No one spoke; everyone was mentally rehearsing various possibilities and imagining how to conduct their investigation upon arrival in Dongguan.

Zhou Xiaobei closed his eyes to rest, but his fingers unconsciously tapped a certain rhythm on his knees.

Wang Feifei stared at the rapidly receding clouds outside the window, her lips pressed into a straight line.

Deep down, they didn't entirely believe that Luo Fei would meet with misfortune.

That man's strength was unfathomable, and his thinking was often unpredictable. His phone couldn't be tracked—was he forced into a corner, or had he deliberately chosen to "disappear" to operate in the shadows? This question, like a seed, was planted in everyone's heart.

Just as the special task force and the Ghost Team were rushing to Dongguan, in the office of Director Lei Wanting at the National Security Headquarters, the atmosphere was so tense it was suffocating.

Lei Wanting hadn't slept all night, his eyes bloodshot. Luo Fei was not only a promising young bureau chief within the national security system, but also a key figure in dealing with potential extraordinary threats.

His disappearance is far more serious than the disappearance of an ordinary official.

This not only concerns personal safety, but may also mean that the other party has begun to use hidden and more dangerous forces, and may even foreshadow the prelude to some more radical action.

Lei Wanting took a deep breath, picked up the red, secure internal phone, and dialed the dedicated line for Zhong Baoyu, the director of the Dongguan City Police Bureau. When the call connected, Lei Wanting didn't waste any time on pleasantries; his deep, penetrating voice struck Zhong Baoyu's heart from the other end of the line.

"Director Zhong, this is Lei Wanting from the National Security Bureau."

Just the name and company name were enough to make Zhong Baoyu straighten his back from his office chair and his palms start to sweat.

"Director Lei! Hello! What instructions do you have?"

His tone was respectful and cautious.

"instruct?"

Lei Wanting's voice was devoid of emotion, yet it carried an impending storm of pressure.

"Our Director Luo Fei has been out of contact for more than 24 hours while on official business in your Dongguan City."

Are you aware of this matter?

Zhong Baoyu's heart skipped a beat. He had received the relevant report, but he didn't expect it to directly alarm one of the highest-ranking officials in the National Security Bureau to call him personally.

"Yes, Director Lei, our municipal bureau has received the request for assistance and is working diligently..."

"All out?"

Lei Wanting interrupted him, his tone suddenly becoming more forceful.

"Director Zhong, I hope you truly understand the seriousness of this matter. Comrade Luo Fei's safety is not only a matter for him personally, but also directly related to the core interests of the nation and the overall security situation." (End of Chapter)