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

Chapter 42: The Figure in the Mirror, the Mist Rises Again

As night fell, the ancient streets of S City were stretched by the dim street lights. Xu Youran and Situ Han shuttled through the interweaving of light and shadow, and every step seemed particularly heavy. In their hearts, they not only carried worries about the latest case, but also a deep vigilance against unknown challenges.

After arriving at the villa, Xu Youran quickly put on gloves, picked up a flashlight, and walked into the hall with Situ Han. The huge full-length mirror stood quietly in the center like a silent witness. The image in the mirror seemed to come alive at any time, which made people feel cold.

"Is there anything special about this mirror?" Xiao Li, a young detective from the S City Police Department, followed behind them and asked curiously.

Xu Youran did not answer directly, but moved the flashlight slowly along the mirror frame, carefully examining every detail. She found that the back of the mirror did not have the usual metal back plate, but was covered with a silk-like material with some complex patterns drawn on it. "These patterns... look like some kind of ancient ritual symbols." She muttered to herself.

Situ Han squatted down and checked the ground under the mirror. "There are tiny dents here, as if someone often puts something here." He pointed at the tiny marks on the ground and said.

Suddenly, the image in the mirror began to fluctuate slightly, as if something was trying to penetrate the lens. Xu Youran and Situ Han immediately became alert, looked at each other, and decided to further explore the secrets of the mirror.

The rich businessman sat on the sofa in the living room, his face as pale as paper, his eyes full of fear and helplessness. With trembling hands, he took the hot tea handed to him by Xu Youran, trying to calm his excitement.

"Sir, please describe what happened last night in as much detail as possible." Xu Youran's voice was gentle but firm.

The rich businessman took a deep breath and began to recall that terrible night. "Last night, I came to this mirror to sort out my clothes as usual. Suddenly, I found another me in the mirror... But that was not me, his eyes were so cold and strange..." At this point, the rich businessman's voice began to tremble, as if he had returned to that terrifying moment.

"Are you sure that's your own image?" Situ Han interrupted.

"I... I'm not sure. But it felt so real, like there was another person staring at me." The rich businessman shook his head painfully.

During the questioning, Xu Youran keenly detected the contradiction and hesitation in the businessman's words. She knew that there must be more secrets hidden behind this.

According to the preliminary investigation, Xu Youran and Situ Han targeted the wealthy businessman's distant relatives and antique dealers. In order to obtain more clues, they decided to track them separately.

Xu Youran was in charge of investigating the distant relative. She discovered that this relative had recently had a fierce dispute with a wealthy businessman over the inheritance issue. During a secret meeting, the distant relative was extremely emotional and even threatened: "If you don't let me inherit the inheritance, I will let you taste what real terror is!"

However, when Xu Youran asked further, the distant relative denied that he had any connection with the "Mirror Man Case". Although his words were fierce, his eyes revealed a kind of panic that was difficult to conceal.

At the same time, Situ Han also discovered many suspicious points in the process of tracking down the antique dealer. This antique dealer not only has close ties with some mysterious organizations, but has also frequently appeared in various antique markets and auctions in S City recently. What makes Situ Han even more uneasy is that the antique dealer's residence also hides a mirror similar to the one at the crime scene.

During the investigation, Xu Youran and Situ Han not only have to face complex case clues and cunning suspects, but also have to deal with pressure and interference from all sides. They know that every detail may become the key to uncovering the truth.

Xu Youran felt deeply sympathetic towards the businessman's fear and helplessness. She realized that this case was not just a simple crime, but a complex story about human nature, greed and fear. She was determined to help the businessman get out of the shadows and regain his lost sense of security.

Situ Han showed his calmness and courage as a military and police commander. He knew that in such a world full of conspiracies and traps, only by keeping a clear mind and firm belief can one be invincible. His tracking of the antique dealer was meticulous and thorough, and every step was carefully considered.

After a series of arduous investigations and reasoning, Xu Youran and Situ Han finally uncovered the truth of the "Mirror Man Case". It turned out that all this was a conspiracy carefully planned by the antique dealer to retaliate against the rich businessman.

The antique dealer used the ancient technology he mastered and his deep insight into human hearts to create this special mirror. This mirror can record the image of the rich businessman at a certain moment, and create the illusion of "the man in the mirror" in the mirror through complex mechanisms and mirror effects. His purpose in doing this is to make the rich businessman collapse in fear, so as to achieve the purpose of revenge.

However, the antique dealer's plan did not completely succeed. With the close cooperation of Xu Youran and Situ Han, they not only saw through the secret of the mirror, but also discovered a bigger conspiracy hidden behind the antique dealer.

In order to thoroughly expose the crimes of the antique dealer, Xu Youran and Situ Han decided to go deep into the tiger's den and face this cunning opponent directly. They disguised themselves as antique collectors and gradually approached the core circle of antique dealers through a series of carefully designed transactions and conversations.

In the process, they encountered many obstacles and dangers. The antique dealer's thugs and spies were all over S City, and their identities could be exposed if they were not careful. However, Xu Youran and Situ Han relied on their extraordinary wisdom and courage to escape danger again and again, and gradually obtained evidence of the antique dealer's crimes.

In a late-night confrontation, Xu Youran and Situ Han finally sat face to face with the antique dealer. The antique dealer still maintained his calm demeanor, but a hint of imperceptible panic flashed in his eyes.

"Do you really think you can defeat me?" The antique dealer sneered, trying to intimidate his opponent with words.

But Xu Youran and Situ Han were not intimidated. They calmly took out the evidence in their hands and exposed the crimes of the antique dealer one by one. Faced with the overwhelming evidence, the antique dealer finally showed a look of despair.

"You are wrong," Situ Han said coldly, "In this world, nothing is invincible. As long as we have enough courage and wisdom, we can uncover any mystery."

With the arrest of the antique dealer, the "Mirror Man Case" finally came to an end. But Xu Youran and Situ Han knew that this was just the beginning. Behind the bizarre cases that occurred one after another in S City, there were more complicated conspiracies and secrets.

While sorting out the case materials, Xu Youran accidentally discovered a forgotten photo. The photo showed a young woman with a look of fear and helplessness. What made Xu Youran even more uneasy was that this photo seemed to be inextricably linked to the upcoming "Rape Fog Case".

"It seems that our enemies have not given up." Xu Youran murmured to himself.

Situ Han came over and frowned after seeing the photo. "Where did this photo come from?" he asked.

"I found it at the antique dealer's residence," Xu Youran replied. "I think it may be related to the next case."

Situ Han nodded, a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes. "We must find this woman as soon as possible. She may be the key to solving the next mystery."

At this moment, a gust of wind blew, and the woman in the photo seemed to come alive, swaying gently in front of Xu Youran and Situ Han. Her eyes were full of signals for help, as if she was telling a horror story that was about to be revealed.

(To be continued)

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