A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 258 The Explosive Demon's Motive
"In the end, Wuming, you still got lost?" Hufeng Toumi and Huangquanchuan Aiho, who were standing at the supermarket entrance, looked at Lin Wuming with speechless expressions.

Not long ago, Lin Wuming finally returned to the supermarket entrance under the extremely impatient guidance of Accelerator.

It was already dusk.

More than twenty minutes ago, Hufeng Toumi and Huangquanchuan Aiho finished their respective tasks and returned home.

However, they did not see Lin Wuming and his phone was turned off. Concerned about this, they immediately went out to look for him.

They rushed to the supermarket, searched inside the supermarket first, and asked the service desk. They confirmed that Lin Wuming had been there in the afternoon, but left quickly.

Following the instructions, they came to another entrance of the supermarket - the entrance facing the city park.

As soon as I went out, I saw Lin Wuming driving a wheelchair slowly coming from the direction of the park.

Noticing the worry and concern on Huang Quanchuan Aihui's face, Lin Wuming decisively apologized and explained the reason for his "disappearance".

"So, Wuming is lost after all." Tiger Bee Toumi couldn't help but complain, "And you still swore that there was no problem."

"I didn't expect the phone to have problems." Lin Wuming defended himself, pulling out his powered-off phone as evidence. If the phone's navigation function had worked properly, he wouldn't have ended up like this...

But then again, if I hadn't gotten lost this time, I wouldn't have met Accelerator.

As the saying goes, "Misfortune may turn out to be a blessing in disguise." Therefore, Lin Wuming was not dissatisfied with his experience today.

"I should have been the one to do the shopping," Tiger Bee Toumi said as they entered the supermarket. "Isn't it a little too late now?"

It was the evening, the busiest time of the day in the supermarket, and purchasing goods became a form of "panic buying", with people even queuing at the checkout counter.

It makes people want to retreat after seeing it.

"Forget it, Wuming has worked hard today, so let's not cook for him anymore." Huang Quanchuan Aihui made the final decision, "You can go to the restaurant once in a while."

Ever since Lin Wuming moved into the house, Huang Quanchuan Aihui rarely went to restaurants or roadside stalls to eat.

After a long time, she would occasionally feel nostalgic, so she made this suggestion today.

"That's fine." Lin Wuming didn't object. It was a nice experience to take a break occasionally, not having to be busy in the kitchen, and try other dishes.

Aiho Yomikawa had also tried all the delicious food nearby, so she had no idea which restaurant to go to and she reached her destination in one go.

She chose a rather upscale Japanese restaurant because Lin Wuming had just been injured today and she thought he should eat something light and nutritious.

"Of course, the most important thing," Yomikawa Aiho explained after settling into the Japanese-style private room, "is that the service here is very decent, without the worry of over-service. Specifically, the privacy is very good. Generally speaking, you can talk here without worrying about being overheard."

In addition to eating, Huang Quanchuan Aihui obviously also had some information she wanted to share with Lin Wuming, Hufeng Toumi and others.

Lin Wuming thought for a moment and asked, "Is it about Mito Takami?" After thinking about it, at this point in time, the only information that Yomiuri Aiho would share and communicate is probably the information related to the "Explosion Demon" case, right?

"Yes." Yomikawa Aiho nodded, "We have a result from our interrogation. Since it is related to you, I think I should tell you."

"Is it related to us?" Lin Wuming asked in surprise.

"Of course, after all, we were the ones who caught her," Tiger Bee Toumi said matter-of-factly, "...at least, we were the main force in the capture."

"No," Lin Wuming shook his head thoughtfully, "I think Mr. Huang Quanchuan is referring to the reason why Mito Takafu attacked our discipline committee member. We have found it."

"Wuming is right," Yomikawa Aiho said. "According to the interrogation, the suspect, Mito Takagama, deliberately attacked you. Or rather, she had two main goals—in addition to eliminating you, the other was to use the serial bombings to draw the attention of the police and the Discipline Committee."

"It's understandable that they're trying to divert the investigation, but why are they targeting us specifically? Wuming and I haven't offended anyone recently," Tiger Bee Toumi asked suspiciously. "Could it be the remnants of those illegal research institutes?"

"No, it's not just you two," Yomikawa Aiho corrected, "There's also Gufa Meiwei-san."

"Huh? Lian Gufa Meiwei too..." Tiger Bee Toumi was very confused.

Gufa Meiwei is just an ordinary discipline committee member. She has never destroyed any illegal research institutions, so she should not be targeted by them.

"So, it's because of recent events—after we actually joined the Discipline Committee." Lin Wuming said, "Yesterday's theft at the Silver City Insurance Company... no, it was the underground arena!"

The "100 million yen cash theft case" of Ginjo Insurance Company is also a case directly related to the "underground arena" when it comes down to it.

If we continue to follow this clue, we will most likely be able to catch the "underground arena".

In fact, the guards and discipline committee members did just that.

At this critical juncture, a series of explosions occurred that night, involving a large number of police forces.

If the real purpose of the "explosion demon" Mito Takafu is to hinder the police investigation of the "underground arena", this series of events will make sense.

"As for why they targeted you specifically, it's because you three were the key to solving yesterday's case, and you showed a strong curiosity about the 'underground arena,'" Yomikawa Aiho said. "In Mito Takagama's eyes, you're the ones closest to the truth. Just like in the '100 Million Yen Theft Case,' she believes you might be the first to uncover the truth about the 'underground arena,'"

"That's why she targeted us today," Lin Wuming said. "Indeed, her intention to target us was too obvious. It's completely different from the random explosions before."

Tiger Bee Toumi looked at Lin Wuming and asked, "Wuming, have we found any key clues?"

Lin Wuming thought carefully and shook his head. "No, we don't know much more about the 'Underground Arena' than the security teachers do."

Yomizukawa Aiho said, "Don't take it too seriously. That's just Mito Takagama's wishful thinking."

However, for an outlaw who dared to commit "serial bombings" with impunity, mere "suspicion" was enough for her to take action and eliminate the threat in advance.

(End of this chapter)