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

As the door of the ancient family study slowly closed, Xu Youran and Situ Han stood in the dim light, surrounded by the dust of history and unsolved mysteries. Their heartbeats echoed in the silence, as if they could hear the gentle footsteps of time.

"This... is just the beginning." Situ Han said in a deep voice, looking out the window with deep eyes. The city of S in the night seemed even more mysterious.

Xu Youran nodded gently, holding the yellowed diary tightly in her hand, with mixed feelings in her heart. "Yes, but we have found the source of the clues. Next, we have to follow the clues and uncover all the secrets."

The two decided to return to the police station immediately to sort out the clues and prepare the next action plan. However, just as they were about to leave, a rapid phone ring broke the silence.

"Hello, this is the police station." Situ Han answered the phone and his face instantly became solemn.

"Commander Situ, something happened again! This time it was in an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of S City, and someone found a body..." The voice on the other end of the phone was hurried and nervous.

Xu Youran and Situ Han rushed to the scene, only to see that the warehouse was in a mess, and the air was filled with a pungent stench of decay. Among the messy goods, a huge water tank was particularly eye-catching, and inside the water tank, there lay a highly decomposed corpse.

"This method... is too cruel." Xu Youran couldn't help but frown. She had never seen such a shocking scene.

Situ Han calmly began to investigate the scene. He noticed that there were several tiny scratches on the edge of the water tank, which were obviously left during the movement. "The murderer was very careful, but still left traces. We need to search the surrounding area carefully to see if there are any other clues."

After a careful search, they found a piece of torn cloth in a hidden corner, which seemed to have blood stains and some special symbols on it.

As the investigation deepened, the identity of the victim gradually surfaced. He was an elderly antique dealer who was usually kind and had never had any grudges against anyone. When his family received the news, they were heartbroken, angry and puzzled.

"How could my father get into such a thing? He was just an old man who liked to collect antiques!" The victim's son had tears in his eyes and his voice choked with sobs.

Xu Youran comforted him gently, and at the same time asked whether the victim had any abnormal behavior or contact with any suspicious people before his death.

"He did buy a very strange antique recently, saying that he got it from a mysterious person. But after that, he became a little mysterious, often locking himself in the study to study," added the victim's daughter.

Based on the clues provided by the victim's family, Xu Youran and Situ Han began to track down the mysterious antique and its source. They visited many antique shops and auction houses, and finally targeted a mysterious organization called "Shadow Pavilion".

"Shadow Pavilion? This name doesn't sound simple." Situ Han frowned.

Xu Youran nodded in agreement. "Besides, I heard that they were connected to some dark forces during the Republic of China period. This case is likely related to them."

The two decided to investigate the Shadow Pavilion in depth, but their actions were extremely difficult. The Shadow Pavilion members were secretive and seemed to know the police's movements well. Every time they were about to get close to the truth, they would be stopped by an invisible force.

During the investigation, the relationship between Xu Youran and Situ Han also quietly changed. From the initial partners to the tacit understanding and trust between each other, they began to realize the special position of each other in their hearts.

"You Ran, you have to be careful. The opponent this time is very cunning." Situ Han suddenly said during a late-night conversation.

Xu Youran smiled slightly, with determination in her eyes. "You too, Situ. We must uncover all the secrets and seek justice for those innocent victims."

The two smiled at each other. There was no need for words. The deep affection between them was evident.

Just as Xu Youran and Situ Han were preparing to take action again, an anonymous letter quietly appeared on their desk. The letter contained only one sentence: "The case of the corpse in the water tank is just the beginning." At the same time, there was also an old photo attached, which showed a blurry figure imprisoned in a water tank, which was surprisingly similar to the scene in the warehouse.

"What... does this mean?" Xu Youran looked at the photo in shock, with an ominous premonition in her heart.

Situ Han frowned, his eyes were sharp. "It seems that we are about to face a more complex and dangerous enemy. However, no matter who they are, we cannot retreat."

Xu Youran gently stroked the old photo. Her fingertips felt not only the roughness of the paper, but also a chill from the past. "Is this photo... from thirty years ago?" She murmured to herself, turning her gaze to Situ Han, seeking an answer.

Situ Han stared at the photo, a trace of solemnity flashing in his eyes. "It's very likely. This imprisonment posture is surprisingly similar to the case in the warehouse, but there are differences. Behind this, there may be a revenge plan that spans time."

He paused and continued, "Also, the handwriting of this letter...I seem to have seen it somewhere before, but I can't remember where it is."

Xu Youran felt uneasy when she heard this. "Are you saying that there might be a traitor among us?"

Situ Han shook his head, then nodded, with a complicated expression. "No, it may not be a traitor, but there must be eyes watching all this that we haven't noticed. We must be more careful and speed up our pace, because time waits for no one."

The two decided to gather a team immediately to further identify the photos and re-examine all the clues related to the S City family extermination case during the Republic of China. At the same time, they also strengthened the monitoring of the Shadow Pavilion, trying to find more clues.

During the intense investigation, the relationship between Xu Youran and Situ Han becomes more subtle. They are not only partners fighting side by side, but also each other's spiritual support. Whenever it is late at night, they always sit in a corner of the office and silently share their thoughts and worries.

"You Ran, do you know? Sometimes I'm really scared, afraid that we will uncover a truth that we can't bear." Situ Han's voice was low and gentle, with a hint of imperceptible fragility.

Xu Youran gently held his hand and gave him firm support. "Situ, no matter how cruel the truth is, we must face it. Because only in this way can we find a resting place for those innocent souls."

The two smiled at each other. Although the future was full of unknowns and dangers, they knew that as long as they relied on each other, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

As the investigation deepens, more and more clues come together, pointing to a more complex and huge conspiracy. And all of this seems to be inextricably linked to the murder of a family in S City during the Republic of China.

"The case of the corpse in the water tank is just the tip of the iceberg." Xu Youran silently repeated this sentence in her heart, with a determined light in her eyes. She knew that the road ahead would be more difficult, but she also believed that as long as she walked hand in hand with Situ Han, nothing would be impossible.