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

The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on the old streets of S City, adding a bit of gloom to this city covered in historical dust. Xu Youran and Situ Han walked out of the police station side by side. In the night, their faces were full of solemnity about the "Zombie Princess" case that was about to be investigated in depth.

"Situ, this case is more complicated than we thought." Xu Youran said softly, his eyes fixed on the unknown darkness ahead.

Situ Han nodded and said in a deep voice: "Yes, from the theft of the princess's tomb to the abnormality of the corpse, and then to the map pointing to the treasure, there seems to be a huge conspiracy behind all this."

"Moreover, I always feel that all this is inextricably linked to the family murder case thirty years ago." Xu Youran added, revealing a sense of uneasiness in her tone.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps interrupted their conversation. A representative of the S City police came running over with a nervous look on his face: "Commander Situ, Detective Xu, we have a new discovery! We have tracked down a possible witness based on the clues. He claimed to have seen a suspicious woman the night before the crime."

The next morning, Xu Youran and Situ Han took the police representative to the address provided by the witness. It was a dilapidated hut on the outskirts of the city, where an elderly man living alone, Uncle Wang, lived.

"Uncle Wang, can you describe the woman you saw that night in detail?" Xu Youran asked gently, trying to ease the old man's tension.

Wang Bo's hands trembled as he recalled the scene of that night: "The woman was dressed gorgeously, but her face was frighteningly pale, and there was no life in her eyes. She was holding an old lantern and wandering around the cemetery, muttering something about 'treasure' and 'revenge'."

"Revenge?" Situ Han caught the word sharply and frowned.

Xu Youran continued to ask: "Uncle Wang, do you still remember what she looks like? Or is there anything special about her?"

Uncle Wang tried to recall: "There is a red mole between her eyebrows, which is particularly conspicuous. Moreover, I always feel that there is an indescribable coldness about her."

This description shocked Xu Youran and Situ Han, and they immediately thought of a series of clues related to the murder case. Afterwards, they began to investigate the identity of this mysterious woman and at the same time intensified the search around the tomb of the princess.

During the investigation, they not only visited many victims' families, but also found more neglected clues through on-site investigation. The soil near the tomb of the princess had a strange metallic luster, as if someone had dug something there; and the subtle traces left in the tomb also pointed to some special ritual or mechanism.

As the investigation deepened, a businessman named Li Zihan came into their sight. Li Zihan was a newly rich man in S City. On the surface, he was running a legitimate business, but privately he had connections with multiple underground organizations. More importantly, the red mole on his forehead was exactly the same as the woman described by the witness.

In a late-night raid, Xu Youran and Situ Han successfully arrested Li Zihan. In the interrogation room, faced with overwhelming evidence, Li Zihan finally dropped his disguise and revealed the truth.

"Yes, it was me who was at the princess's tomb that night. But I was only following orders. The one who really controlled everything was..." Li Zihan suddenly stopped talking here, with a trace of fear in his eyes.

"Who is it?" Situ Han asked coldly.

Li Zihan closed his eyes and took a deep breath: "It's Su Wanqing."

Hearing this name, Xu Youran and Situ Han were both shocked. Su Wanqing, the vicious woman who had been hiding in the dark, trying to use them to achieve her own goals.

"Why did she do this?" Xu Youran asked, eyes full of anger and confusion.

Li Zihan smiled bitterly: "Because she wants to get the treasure, and she also wants revenge on those who have hurt her. The tomb of the princess is just one part of her plan. The real goal is to uncover the truth of the murder case thirty years ago and clear her family of injustice."

It turns out that Su Wanqing is the descendant of the victim of the extermination case. She has been secretly investigating the matter, trying to find the real culprit and take back the stolen treasure. The tomb of the princess and the secrets in it are just a trap she has carefully set up.

After the interrogation, Xu Youran and Situ Han stood on the rooftop of the police station, looking at the dimly lit S City in the distance, with mixed feelings in their hearts.

"It seems that we are one step closer to the truth." Situ Han said in a deep voice.

Xu Youran nodded, but her eyes could not hide her worry: "But Su Wanqing will not give up easily. Her plan is far more complicated than we imagined."

At this moment, a gust of wind blew by, bringing a note. The note read: "Want to know more about the secrets of the treasure and the murder case? Then come to Dark Moon Cliff, I'll be waiting for you there."

Dark Moon Cliff, a place that is said to hold countless secrets and dangers. This note undoubtedly foreshadows the next chapter, "The Zombie Princess Case in S City, Republic of China, Part 2".

"It seems that we are about to embark on a new journey." Situ Han clenched his fists, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

Xu Youran took the note and gently stroked the words on it with her fingertips, as if she could feel a chill coming from the darkness. She looked up at Situ Han, and their eyes met in the air. There was no need for words, as they already had a tacit understanding.

"Dark Moon Cliff..." Xu Youran muttered to herself. The name stirred up ripples in her heart. She knew that there was not only the secret of the treasure hidden there, but also the truth of the murder case thirty years ago and the ulterior motive behind Su Wanqing.

"Let's get ready and set off tomorrow." Situ Han made the decision decisively, his voice revealing an unquestionable firmness.

Xu Youran nodded, feeling nervous but also full of anticipation. She knew that the journey would be full of unknowns and dangers, but she believed that as long as she fought side by side with Situ Han, nothing would be able to stop them from uncovering the truth.

As night fell, S City was once again shrouded in darkness. Xu Youran and Situ Han were busy in the police station, making final preparations for the upcoming adventure. They carefully studied the topographic map of Dark Moon Cliff, formulated a detailed action plan, and reminded each other to pay attention to safety.

While busy, Xu Youran couldn't help but think of all the things she had experienced with Situ Han. From their initial acquaintance to fighting side by side now, the relationship between them was quietly changing. She was grateful to Situ Han for being by her side when she needed help the most, and even more grateful for his trust and support for her all the time.

"Situ, thank you." Xu Youran suddenly spoke, breaking the silence in the room.

Situ Han looked up at her, a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes: "You Ran, there is no need to thank each other. As long as it is what you want, I will try my best to help you realize it."

This sentence was like a warm current flowing into Xu Youran's heart, making her feel extremely warm and at ease. She knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, as long as Situ Han was by her side, she would have nothing to fear.

Late at night, the two finally finished all the preparations. Before leaving the police station, they both stopped and looked back at this city full of stories.

"S City, we will be back again soon." Xu Youran said softly, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

Situ Han nodded, and walked out of the police station with Xu Youran. In the night, their figures gradually faded away, leaving only a series of firm footsteps echoing in the empty street.

Shortly after they left, a dark figure quietly appeared under an old tree near the police station. The man was wearing a cloak, his face hidden in the shadows, revealing only a pair of eyes flashing with cold light. He quietly stared at the direction where Xu Youran and Situ Han left, with a meaningful smile on his face.

“Darkmoon Cliff? What an interesting choice.” The shadow whispered, his voice full of amusement and anticipation. “It seems that this game is about to enter its most exciting part.”