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

The night was as dark as ink. The rain had stopped, but the air was still filled with dampness and uneasiness. Xu Youran and Situ Han stood outside the police station, holding the frightening letter tightly in their hands, and each other's eyes revealed a subtle worry.

"This is not only a threat to you, but also a provocation to justice as a whole." Xu Youran's voice was low and firm. She looked at Situ Han, her eyes full of trust and determination.

Situ Han nodded gently, with a faint smile on his face. "No matter how difficult the road ahead is, we must fight side by side until all the truth is revealed."

Just as the two were about to discuss countermeasures, a rapid phone ring broke the tranquility of the night. Xu Youran picked up the phone, and after a moment, her expression became unusually solemn.

"Something happened again. This time it's a serial murder case. The first case occurred in the slums in the east of the city. The identity of the deceased is being confirmed." She hung up the phone and said to Situ Han.

Situ Han frowned, sensing that this case was unusual. "Let's go and take a look."

The night in the slums of the east city seemed particularly desolate and the wind was biting. The scene of the first case was even more horrible. The deceased was an elderly beggar who had been brutally killed when he was found. There were several strange badges scattered around him, which seemed to imply some special identity or organization.

Xu Youran and Situ Han put on gloves and carefully inspected the scene. The scars on the body showed the cruelty of the murderer, while the surrounding environment revealed an unusual sense of order, as if the murderer was deliberately challenging the authority of the police.

"These badges... look like the logo of some secret organization." Situ Han picked up a badge and looked at it carefully.

Xu Youran nodded, and a sense of foreboding welled up in her heart. "We must find clues about this organization as soon as possible, otherwise more people will be harmed." While questioning the victim's family, Xu Youran learned that the deceased had no enemies during his lifetime, and although his life was difficult, he always maintained an optimistic attitude. This clue made them more convinced that the murderer did not commit the crime out of personal grudges, but had a deeper motive.

At the same time, an elderly man living nearby provided key eyewitness information. He said that on the eve of the incident, he saw a mysterious man wearing a black cloak and a mask wandering around, behaving very strangely.

"That person walked without making any sound, just like a ghost." The old man's description made Xu Youran and Situ Han feel a chill in their hearts. They realized that this case was far more complicated than they had imagined.

Based on the descriptions of witnesses and clues left at the scene, Xu Youran and Situ Han began to track down the mysterious man. They retrieved surveillance footage from the city, but progress was slow due to poor visibility at night and the mysterious man deliberately avoiding surveillance cameras.

However, in the process of tracing, they accidentally discovered an organization that was inextricably linked to the case-a secret society called "Night Messenger". This society is famous for carrying out extreme tasks, and the identities of its members are complex, diverse and elusive.

As the investigation deepens, Xu Youran and Situ Han gradually discover that there seems to be some connection between the "Dark Night Messenger" and the S City family extermination case many years ago and many bizarre cases that have occurred recently. All of this makes them feel unprecedented pressure and challenges.

During the intense investigation, the relationship between Xu Youran and Situ Han also quietly changes. Facing common enemies and dangers, the tacit understanding and trust between them become deeper. At the same time, Xu Youran is also well aware of the life-and-death crisis Situ Han is facing, and she decides to protect him at all costs.

During a late-night raid, Xu Youran was put in danger in order to cover Situ Han's retreat. Facing the swarming enemies, she successfully escaped and killed several people with her extraordinary wisdom and courage. This experience made her more determined to fight side by side with Situ Han...

Just when Xu Youran and Situ Han were about to uncover the true identity of the "Messenger of the Night", a sudden snowstorm swept across the entire City S. Amid the flying snow, a series of mysterious footprints stretched out in the snow, pointing to the location of the next victim.

"Serial murders on a snowy night..." Situ Han muttered to himself, his eyes filled with unprecedented solemnity and determination. "We must stop them before the next tragedy happens."

Xu Youran nodded in agreement, but an uneasy premonition surged in her heart. She realized that this snowstorm not only provided the perfect cover for the murderer, but also indicated that a bigger conspiracy was brewing.

Just as the two were about to continue tracking the murderer, a hurried phone ring rang again. A familiar yet unfamiliar voice came from the other end of the phone: "Situ Han, are you ready? Our game has just begun..."

After the call was hung up, the only sound around was the whistling wind and snow, and the heavy breathing of the two people. Situ Han clenched his fists, his eyes as sharp as torches, as if he could penetrate the wind and snow and look directly into the unknown darkness.

"You Ran, we have to speed up." He said in a deep voice, his tone containing both determination and awe of the unknown.

Xu Youran nodded, her eyes firm. "No matter who they are, no matter how powerful they are, we cannot back down."

The two quickly gathered their thoughts and decided to act separately. Situ Han used his resources in the military and police to further investigate the details of the "Night Messenger" and arranged for personnel to strengthen patrols in the city to prevent new cases from happening. Xu Youran decided to go deep into the slums to look for more possible witnesses or clues. She believed that the most critical information was often hidden in the most inconspicuous places.

Xu Youran walked through the snowy streets, and every step seemed extremely difficult. She went door to door, hoping to find witnesses who saw the mysterious man that night. However, most people chose to remain silent out of fear, or simply did not want to recall that terrible night.

Just when she was about to give up, a ragged little boy suddenly blocked her way. There was both fear and curiosity in his eyes, as if he knew something.

"I know the man in the black cloak!" The little boy's voice was small but extremely clear.

Xu Youran's heart was shocked. She quickly squatted down and asked gently, "Can you tell me where he went?"

The little boy hesitated for a moment, and finally pointed to an abandoned factory deep in the slums. "He went over there and said something about 'ritual' or something like that."

Xu Youran's heart tightened, and she immediately realized that this might be the key to solving all the mysteries. She thanked the little boy, gave him some money as a reward, and then quickly rushed to the abandoned factory.

The abandoned factory was pitch black, with only the occasional creepy sound of the wind. Xu Youran explored carefully, fearing that she might disturb something. Suddenly, she heard a faint groan, which seemed to come from a corner.

She followed the sound and found a young woman tied to a chair. Her eyes were closed and her face was pale, obviously she was seriously injured. Xu Youran quickly untied the rope and revived her.

The woman's name is Lin Xiao, an ordinary resident of the slum. When she wakes up, she tells Xu Youran a shocking secret: "I am the next target of the 'Dark Night Messenger', and they want to use me to complete some kind of evil ritual..."

Lin Xiao's words made Xu Youran's heart sink. She realized that this was not just a simple serial murder case, but a more complicated conspiracy behind it. She decided to tell Situ Han about this immediately and go to the abandoned factory together to prevent the impending tragedy.

When Xu Youran and Situ Han arrived at the abandoned factory, the snowflakes in the sky seemed to be even denser. They approached the target area cautiously, only to find that a group of people wearing black robes and strange masks had gathered there.

"It seems we have arrived at the right time." Situ Han sneered and tightened the gun in his hand.

Xu Youran quickly observed the surrounding environment, looking for a possible breakthrough. She knew it would be a difficult battle, but she also knew that she could not retreat.

As the two sides confronted each other, a familiar voice suddenly sounded: "Situ Han, Xu Youran, welcome to our world..."

The voice came from a figure in the crowd. He slowly took off his mask, revealing a face that neither Xu Youran nor Situ Han expected - it was the leader of the "Dark Night Messenger" they had been looking for.

However, what was even more shocking was his next words: "But today, this will be your end..."

As his words fell, a thrilling decisive battle quietly kicked off in the snowstorm... (To be continued, please look forward to Chapter 41)