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

The night was as dark as ink. In a temporary office in Beijing, Xu Youran and Situ Han were contemplating the photo of the ancient jade. The occasional sound of wind coming from outside the window seemed to carry a bit of chill.

"The words on this ancient jade...'Soul of Vengeance, Never Close Your Eyes', what do you think it points to?" There was a barely perceptible tremor in Xu Youran's voice.

Situ Han looked deep in his eyes and said slowly, "Combined with our previous investigation, this is very likely a clue pointing to the S City family murder case in the Republic of China. But why did it appear at this time? Could it be that the Avenger did not give up, but instead turned to more targets?"

"We must go to S City as soon as possible and uncover the truth of all this." Xu Youran said firmly, with determination flashing in her eyes.

After arriving in S City, Xu Youran and Situ Han immediately contacted the local police. Li Minghui, the representative of the S City police, is an experienced old detective who has a deep understanding of the family extermination cases during the Republic of China period.

"That case is one of the biggest unsolved cases in the history of our S city." Li Minghui said solemnly, "The murderer was cruel and has not been caught yet. Now that you bring it up, do you have any new clues?"

Xu Youran and Situ Han informed Li Minghui of the photos of the ancient jade and the results of their investigation. Li Minghui frowned and said, "If this is really a clue left by the Avengers, then we must be extra careful. S City has been in turmoil recently."

Led by Li Minghui, Xu Youran and Situ Han came to a newly discovered crime scene. It was an abandoned old house where a bizarre murder occurred a few days ago. The identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed, but the traces left at the scene are strikingly similar to the murder of a family in the Republic of China.

"Look here, the techniques are almost exactly the same." Li Minghui pointed to the scratches on the wall and said, "Also, this was found here."

He handed over a broken jade pendant fragment, which matched the ancient jade in Xu Youran's hand.

"Is this... a symbol left by the Avengers?" Xu Youran's heart sank.

"It's very likely." Situ Han took the fragment and observed it carefully. "We need to find the complete source of this jade pendant. Maybe we can follow the clues to find the murderer."

During the investigation, Xu Youran and Situ Han also visited several victims' families. Most of them were already elderly, but they still burst into tears when they recalled the painful memories.

"My son... he was only 20 years old, and he's gone just like that." An old mother cried, "If it was really that Avenger who did it, I hope I can catch him with my own hands!"

Xu Youran held her hand tightly and comforted her: "Don't worry, we will do our best."

As the investigation deepens, an unexpected character surfaces-the vicious female supporting character Su Wanqing. She seems to be inextricably linked to many cases, but she always escapes legal sanctions at critical moments.

"Su Wanqing...what is she planning?" Xu Youran frowned.

"The forces behind her may be far more complicated than we imagined." Situ Han analyzed, "Moreover, she seems to know everything about the murders of families in the Republic of China. This is definitely not a coincidence."

Just as Xu Youran and Situ Han were preparing to conduct further investigation into Su Wanqing, they suddenly received an anonymous letter, which revealed a shocking secret: there was a serious corruption problem in S City, and the mastermind behind all this was actually closely related to the Republic of China's family extermination case.

"Corruption case? What is going on here?" Xu Youran looked at the letter in his hand in shock.

"It seems that our investigation has touched someone's sore spot." Situ Han said in a deep voice, "This letter may be the key to solving all the mysteries."

At this moment, a quick phone call rang. It was from the S City police, claiming that they had found new clues that were directly related to the corruption case that was about to be exposed.

"We have to go back immediately." Xu Youran said, standing up.

Situ Han nodded, his eyes flickering with determination: "This time, we must not only seek justice for the victims, but also completely eliminate the darkness in S City."

On the way to the police station, Xu Youran accidentally saw an antique shop on the corner of the street. An ancient lamp in the shop caught her attention. The pattern on the lamp base was surprisingly similar to the words on the ancient jade.

"That lamp... seems to be a little off." Xu Youran said softly to Situ Han.

Hearing this, Situ Han stopped and followed her gaze. He saw the owner of the antique shop wiping the ancient lamp with his head down, a mysterious smile on his face.

"Let's go in and take a look." Situ Han said, pulling Xu Youran into the antique shop.

And that ancient lamp seemed to be quietly waiting for them to reveal another dusty secret...

Chapter 34 Preview: "The Mystery of the Ancient Lamp and the Abyss of Corruption"

As Xu Youran and Situ Han stepped into the antique shop, an old and mysterious atmosphere hit them. The lights in the shop were dim, and every antique seemed to carry an unknown story.

"Welcome, what treasures have you taken a fancy to?" The antique shop owner came up to them with a smile, his eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts.

Xu Youran walked straight towards the ancient lamp and asked softly, "Is there anything special about this lamp?"

The boss's eyes flickered, and he slowly said, "I got this lamp by chance. It is said to be from the Republic of China period and is a relic of a wealthy family. As for its special features...it depends on whether you can discover its secret."

Situ Han watched his boss's reaction from the side, secretly alert in his heart. He whispered to Xu Youran, "We have to be careful, this light may be related to the case we are investigating."

Xu Youran nodded, remained calm on the surface, and continued to negotiate with the boss. After some bargaining, they finally bought the ancient lamp at a high price.

After returning to their residence, Xu Youran and Situ Han immediately conducted a detailed study of the ancient lamp. The pattern on the lamp base was indeed similar to the characters on the ancient jade, and there were also some tiny, almost imperceptible symbols engraved on the lamp.

"These symbols... seem to be some kind of code or hint." Situ Han said, pointing at the lamp.

Xu Youran also noticed these symbols. She took out her notebook and began to try to decipher them. After a night of hard work, they finally deciphered a message: "The source of corruption is hidden deep in the mansion. With the help of the ancient lamp, the truth is revealed."

"The source of corruption...is this referring to the corruption case in S City?" Xu Youran frowned.

"It's very likely." Situ Han pondered for a moment, "It seems that this ancient lamp is not just an antique, it may be the key to exposing the entire corruption network."

The next day, Xu Youran and Situ Han took the ancient lamp and found Li Minghui, the representative of the S City police again. They told Li Minghui the information on the ancient lamp and their own speculations.

After hearing this, Li Minghui looked solemn: "If this is true, then we will face an unprecedented challenge. However, for the future of S City, we must rise to the challenge."

Thus, a joint investigation into the corruption case in City S was quietly launched. Xu Youran, Situ Han and Li Minghui worked closely together to gradually uncover a huge corruption network by tracking the flow of funds and interrogating suspects.

In the process, they discovered that Su Wanqing was actually an important part of this network. She used her beauty and wisdom to move among the powerful and provide cover and convenience for corrupt elements.

"It turns out that she has been secretly controlling all this." Xu Youran said angrily.

"Yes, but there may be a bigger force behind her." Situ Han analyzed calmly, "We need to be more cautious so as not to alert the enemy."

As the investigation deepens, more and more truths come to light. The dark side of S City is gradually revealed, and those once high-ranking dignitaries begin to feel uneasy.

However, just as they were about to uncover the core of the entire corruption network, a sudden storm broke the calm. Su Wanqing suddenly disappeared, and some key evidence seemed to have been deliberately destroyed.

"There must be someone behind this who is secretly trying to obstruct us." Xu Youran clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with determination.

"No matter who the other party is, we will not give up." Situ Han said firmly, "For the future of S City and for those innocent victims, we must continue to track down the case."

In the dead of night, Xu Youran sat alone in front of the window, staring at the ancient lamp. The light flickered, as if telling an ancient and complicated story.

Suddenly, the lights flickered, and a subtle voice rang out in the air: "The road to revenge has just begun..."

Xu Youran looked up suddenly, only to find that there was no one around. She was startled, realizing that this battle was far more complicated and difficult than they had imagined.

But she did not back down, but strengthened her belief. She knew that no matter how many difficulties and challenges lay ahead, she would fight side by side with Situ Han until all the truth was revealed and light and hope were brought to S City.

The truth of the next case, "The Corruption Case in S City during the Republic of China", is waiting for them to explore and reveal...