The night was as dark as ink, and the moonlight sprinkled on the figures of Xu Youran and Situ Han walking side by side. They had just come out of the S City Police Station, their hearts full of newly discovered clues, but also a little heavier.
"You Ran, do you think these new cases and the family murder case thirty years ago are really just coincidences?" Situ Han's low voice broke the silence of the night.
Xu Youran frowned, her eyes firm. “No, my intuition tells me that they are inextricably linked. Each case is like a piece of a puzzle, and we are gradually piecing together the complete picture.”
The next morning, the two came to the latest crime scene again - an abandoned house. The house was overgrown with weeds, and the air was filled with an old and depressing atmosphere. Xu Youran carefully inspected every corner of the scene, not missing any subtle clues.
"Look here, these footprints are very fresh and the steps are hurried. They should be left by the suspect." Xu Youran said, pointing to a series of messy footprints on the ground.
Situ Han squatted down and gently touched the soil next to the footprints with his hand, frowning slightly: "There are some unusual fibers mixed in the soil. We may be able to find some clues from it."
Later, they went to the hospital and questioned the latest victim, a young woman who recalled the scene of the incident with horror: "I heard strange noises, like someone was whispering ancient spells, and then I lost consciousness..."
Xu Youran keenly captured the keyword "ancient spell" and thought about it in his heart.
Based on the clues provided by the victim and other information provided by the police, Xu Youran and Situ Han began to track down the suspect. They found that the suspect seemed to know the history of S City very well, always leaving clues in the most unlikely places, but quickly disappearing without a trace.
During a late night pursuit, they finally found the suspect in an abandoned library, which was filled with ancient books and scrolls, and a mysterious atmosphere in the air.
"He's here!" Situ Han shouted in a low voice and rushed forward quickly. However, when they arrived at the bookshelf, they found that the suspect had disappeared, leaving only an open ancient book and a note full of symbols.
S City Police Representative (anxious): "Have you found the suspect? These cases have attracted the attention of the higher-ups. We must solve the case as soon as possible!"
Victims’ family members (desperate): “Please, you must catch that devil and avenge my loved ones!”
Suspect (message left on the note, narrated in the third person): "The game has just begun, are you ready for the real challenge?"
Back at the police station, Xu Youran and Situ Han began to carefully study the note and the ancient book. After some effort, they finally cracked the code on the note and found a clue about ancient secrets and time travel hidden in it.
"It turns out that the mastermind behind these cases wanted to resurrect a dead person through ancient secret techniques and modern scientific and technological means." Situ Han said in a deep voice.
Xu Youran was shocked. "Resurrection? How is that possible? But if that's true, then everything makes sense. They are looking for some kind of energy to complete this incredible ritual."
During the intense reasoning process, the relationship between the two became deeper. They supported each other and faced every challenge and difficulty together. Xu Youran leaned on Situ Han's shoulder and whispered, "No matter how many unknowns and dangers there are ahead, I will go on with you."
Situ Han held her hand gently: "Me too, Youran. Let's solve this mystery together and bring peace to S City."
Just when they thought they were getting closer to the truth, a new clue suddenly emerged - a seemingly ordinary diary was sent to the police station. The owner of the diary turned out to be a child who disappeared in a family murder case thirty years ago.
"This...what's going on?" Xu Youran looked at the name on the cover of the diary in shock.
Situ Han showed a thoughtful expression: "It seems that our journey is not over yet. This diary may contain the key to solving all the mysteries."
The two smiled at each other, with a determined light in their eyes. They knew that no matter how many difficulties were waiting for them ahead, they would move forward hand in hand until they uncovered the mystery that had been hidden for thirty years.
Just as they were about to open the diary, a strange light enveloped the entire room again. After the light dissipated, they found themselves standing in a strange place - a laboratory full of futuristic technology.
"This... where is this?" Xu Youran asked in surprise.
Situ Han held her hand tightly, his eyes flashing with an unprecedented light: "It seems that our story has just begun..."
The above content is the writing of Chapter 123, which connects the previous chapters through dialogue and elaborates on the case investigation and reasoning process. At the same time, it is interspersed with emotional interweaving and character psychological descriptions, as well as new clues and easter eggs, laying the groundwork for the upcoming finale. Please note that due to space limitations, ---
In the laboratory, various high-tech devices flashed cold lights, and complex data streams jumped on the display screen. Xu Youran and Situ Han looked around, trying to find any clues that could explain why they were here.
"This... seems to be some kind of secret research base." Situ Han walked closer to a device that looked like the main control center and studied its structure carefully.
"Look at these materials," Xu Youran pointed to a row of electronic screens next to him, "They record research data on time travel, energy conversion, and ancient mystical techniques. Could it be that the mastermind behind the scenes really has mastered these technologies?"
Suddenly, the laboratory alarm sounded loudly, and an electronic voice echoed in the empty room: "Intruder alarm, activate defense mechanism!"
"Oh no, we've been discovered!" Situ Han quickly pulled Xu Youran to hide behind a laboratory table and looked around vigilantly.
As the alarm sounded, the laboratory's automatic defense system began to activate. Laser nets, robotic arms, and hidden traps appeared one after another and attacked the two.
"You Ran, be careful!" Situ Han dodged the laser scans while using the equipment in the laboratory as cover to fight back against the robotic arms.
Xu Youran, with her keen observation and judgment, found the weakness of the control system and tried to shut it down. After some effort, she finally succeeded in shutting down part of the defense system, giving the two a chance to catch their breath.
Just as they were about to conduct a further investigation, a mysterious man in a white robe and a mask slowly walked into the laboratory. His eyes were deep and cold, as if he could see through everything.
"Finally, you are here." The mysterious man's voice was low and hoarse, "But do you think you can stop me like this?"
"Who are you? Why are you doing all this?" Situ Han asked.
The mysterious man sneered, "I am a witness of this era and an avenger of that era. I will resurrect my family and make the world pay for their deaths!"
"Your family?" Xu Youran was shocked. "Could it be that you are related to the murder case thirty years ago?"
The mysterious man did not answer, but just waved his hand. The equipment in the laboratory started again and launched a more violent attack on the two.
Faced with powerful enemies and complex situations, Xu Youran and Situ Han did not back down. They stood back to back, using each other's strengths and tacit understanding to fight against the mysterious man and his army of robots.
In the fierce battle, the two gradually found the weakness of the mysterious man - he relied too much on technological power and ignored the warmth and strength of human nature. Xu Youran took the opportunity to launch a psychological offensive, trying to awaken his conscience deep in his heart.
"Have you forgotten? Even if you can resurrect your family, they will never be able to return to their past lives. If you do this, more innocent people will only be hurt." Xu Youran's voice was full of sincerity and sympathy.
The mysterious man's body trembled slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. He looked at the two coldly: "You don't understand! What I lost can never be made up!"
Just as the two sides were deadlocked, a dazzling light suddenly lit up in a corner of the laboratory. Familiar faces emerged in the light - those innocent people who were harmed by the mysterious man's revenge plan.
"Look carefully! This is the consequence of your revenge!" Xu Youran shouted loudly.
The mysterious man's body trembled violently, and a trace of pain and regret flashed in his eyes. Finally, he dropped his hands helplessly, allowing the laboratory's defense system to gradually stop working.
"You win," he whispered, "but remember, history cannot be changed. Even if I fail, someone will continue my path."
After saying this, the mysterious man turned and left the laboratory, leaving Xu Youran and Situ Han standing there smiling at each other.
As the mysterious man left, the light in the laboratory gradually dissipated. Xu Youran and Situ Han knew that although they had temporarily solved the crisis, greater challenges were still waiting for them.
"What should we do next?" Xu Youran asked.
Situ Han pondered for a moment and said, "We need to find the person who can truly end all this - the person who can connect the past and the future and solve all the mysteries."
At this moment, the diaries in their hands suddenly emitted a faint light, as if guiding them to their next destination.
"It seems," Xu Youran said with a smile, "our journey is not over yet."
The two walked out of the laboratory hand in hand, taking firm steps towards an unknown future. Behind them, the legendary story of time travel, love, hate and vengeance continues...