Forensic Doctor: Finding the Way Back to the Mystery of Ancient Realms - Chapter 115: The fog gradually dissipates and the truth emerges

Forensic Doctor: Finding the Way Back to the Mystery of Ancient Realms

Chapter 115: The fog gradually dissipates and the truth emerges
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As the morning light dawned, Xu Youran and Situ Han were already standing at the scene of the new case—the backstage of the historic theater. The air was filled with the faint smell of powder and lingering fear.

Situ Han (looking around with a frown): "Every inch of this place is unusual. You Ran, where do you start?"

Xu Youran (her eyes fell on a barely noticeable wrinkle on the costume): "Start with this costume. Look here, there are signs of struggle, but the face of the deceased is unusually calm. This in itself is a contradiction."

The two carefully examined the costume and found a tiny tear with what appeared to be drug powder residue on the edge.

Captain Li, the representative of the S City Police (rushing over, wiping his sweat): "Commander Situ, Miss Xu, we have conducted a preliminary investigation. This theater is usually strictly managed, but it seems that there was a lapse in security last night."

Xu Youran (turned to look at Captain Li): "Captain Li, can you provide a list of the people who came in and out last night?"

Captain Li nodded in agreement, then handed over a list. Xu Youran and Situ Han quickly browsed through it, trying to find clues.

After leaving the theater, the two went to the victim's home. The victim's mother, Mrs. Wang, looked haggard, with eyes full of grief and confusion.

Mrs. Wang (crying): "My daughter is so kind, how could she... that anonymous letter, she said she must get to the bottom of it, and the result was..."

Xu Youran (softly comforting): "Madam Wang, please accept my condolences. Do you still remember the content of that anonymous letter?"

Mrs. Wang took out a yellowed letter from her bosom and handed it to Xu Youran. The letter mentioned a place - "Moon Shadow Lake Center Pavilion" and hinted at a transaction related to the murder case thirty years ago.

Situ Han (said in a deep voice): "The Moon Shadow Lake Pavilion sounds like a good place for a deal, but it's also a perfect crime scene."

Following the clues in the letter, Xu Youran and Situ Han came to Yueying Lake. The pavilion in the center of the lake was isolated on the water surface, and it was silent all around, with only the occasional cry of water birds.

Xu Youran (looking around): "There are no witnesses here. It's a perfect crime scene."

The two searched carefully in the pavilion and found several subtle footprints and a deliberately hidden pebble with a mark similar to the "Shadow Weaving" totem engraved on it.

Situ Han (squatting down and picking up stones): "It seems that we are one step closer to the truth."

Just as the two were about to leave, a gust of wind blew by, bringing with it an unusual smell. Situ Han looked toward the lake alertly, only to see a small boat slowly approaching.

The person on the boat (in a low, threatening voice): "Commander Situ, Miss Xu, Yueying Lake is not a place for casual visitors."

Xu Youran (not afraid at all): "Since we are here, we must have our reasons. Who are you?"

The man didn't answer, but just sneered and disappeared into the night. What was left behind was a thicker mystery and Situ Han's increasingly determined eyes.

After returning to Situ Mansion, the two immediately summoned Captain Li and several trusted detectives to analyze the clues together.

Captain Li (anxious): "This 'Shadow Weaver' organization is too cunning. We have repeatedly failed in our operations."

Xu Youran (calm analysis): "The reason why they are so cunning is because they have strong support behind them. We need to find this support point and hit it with one strike."

Through a series of complex reasoning and clues, Xu Youran discovered that all the cases pointed to a forgotten family - the Yun family, a family that was also severely hit in the family extermination case thirty years ago.

Situ Han (although he still had doubts, he had to admire Xu Youran's insight): "The Yun family? What's their connection with 'Shadow Weaving'?"

Xu Youran (with a firm look): "The Yun family may be the key to uncovering all this. But before that, we need more evidence."

In the dead of night, Situ Han sat alone in his study, feeling mixed emotions. He was curious and skeptical about Xu Youran's identity and abilities, but every one of her inferences made him unable to ignore them.

Situ Han (inner monologue): "Who is she? Why does she know so much about Shadow Weaver? Should I...really trust her?"

At the same time, Xu Youran was in her room, silently thinking about her next move. She knew very well that once her identity was exposed, she would be in an irretrievable situation. But she knew even more clearly that it was her unshirkable responsibility to reveal the truth and seek justice for herself and those innocent people.

Just as Xu Youran was immersed in her thoughts, she suddenly felt dizzy again. She grabbed the edge of the table tightly, trying to steady herself, but the scene in front of her began to blur, as if she was back in the cold ICU ward of the modern S City Hospital.

Xu Youran (frightened, weak voice): "No... I can't fall here... There are still too many things to do..."

At this moment, a distant and vague voice sounded in her ears, like a call across time and space.

Mysterious voice (whispering): "Remember, your mission is not over yet. The truth lies in your heart. Only by uncovering the mystery of your identity can we completely crush the conspiracy of 'Shadow Weaver'."

As the sound faded away, Xu Youran suddenly opened her eyes and found herself still standing in her room, but her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat and her heart was beating like a drum.

Situ Han (who happened to push the door open at this moment and immediately stepped forward upon seeing this): "You Ran, how are you? Do you have a headache again?"

Xu Youran (trying to calm down, looking at Situ Han, a hint of complicated emotions flashing in her eyes): "I'm fine, just... a little tired."

Although Situ Han didn't believe it, he didn't ask any more questions. He just handed her a glass of water silently. There seemed to be an invisible wall between the two of them, close yet far away.

Situ Han (whispering): "You Ran, I know you are particularly obsessed with this case. But I also hope you can understand that I... don't completely believe you."

When Xu Youran heard this, her heart tightened, but on the surface she just smiled indifferently.

Xu Youran (quietly): "Situ Han, I know you have doubts. But please believe that everything I do is to uncover the truth and restore peace to S City."

As the night deepened, the moonlight from the window poured into the room, adding a bit of softness to the tense atmosphere. The conversation between Xu Youran and Situ Han seemed to foreshadow the coming storm.

Just as the two of them fell into a brief silence, a rapid knock on the door broke the tranquility of the night. Captain Li rushed in with an anxious look on his face.

Captain Li (panting): "Commander Situ, Miss Xu, we have made a major discovery! We have found clues about the descendants of the Yun family, and they seem to be being hunted by the 'Shadow Weaver' organization!"

This news was like a bombshell, exploding in the room in an instant. Xu Youran and Situ Han looked at each other, and saw the determination and firmness in each other's eyes.

Xu Youran (determinedly): "Let's go and save them! Maybe they have the truth we need."

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