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

As night falls, in an abandoned factory on the outskirts of S City, the paper figurine altar looks even more eerie under the moonlight. Xu Youran and Situ Han, two detectives with both wisdom and courage, are stepping into this cursed land step by step, vowing to uncover the layers of fog shrouding S City.

Xu Youran held a flashlight and walked slowly along the edge of the altar, taking every step with extreme caution. She noticed that although the paper figures on the altar were of different shapes, each one seemed to be given life, with empty eyes that revealed an indescribable sorrow.

Xu Youran (whispering): "These paper figures... they are not just part of the ritual, but more like a medium that carries some kind of resentment. What exactly does Su Wanqing want to convey through these paper figures?"

Situ Han was standing by, carefully collecting clues around the altar with professional tools. He picked up a piece of paper that had been left behind, and the runes drawn in blood on it caught his attention.

Situ Han (pondering): "These runes... are similar to the sorcery recorded in ancient books, but they are also different. They seem to have been modified in some way, becoming more dangerous and difficult to control."

The two looked at each other and realized that this time their opponent was no small matter. They decided to dig deeper and look for more evidence about Su Wanqing and her conspiracy.

At the same time, Captain Li, a representative of the S City Police, came to the scene with several family members of the victims. They were pale, and their eyes were filled with endless longing for their deceased relatives and deep hatred for the murderer.

Victim's family member A (tears streaming down his face): "My husband was a kind person who never had any grudges against anyone. Why did he suffer such a fate?"

Captain Li (seriously): "We will do our best to find out the truth and give the victims an explanation. But before that, we also need your help and support."

Xu Youran walked forward and gently patted the family members' shoulders, giving them comfort and strength.

Xu Youran (firmly): "Please believe us. No matter how cunning the murderer is, we will not let go of any detail. We will seek justice for you and let the deceased rest in peace."

After hearing this, the family members nodded in gratitude and expressed their willingness to fully cooperate with the police investigation.

After questioning the victim's family, Xu Youran and Situ Han decided to split up and continue tracking Su Wanqing. Situ Han used his connections in the police to retrieve all of Su Wanqing's recent activity records and found that she frequently went in and out of some remote temples and abandoned buildings.

Situ Han (analysis): "These places all have one thing in common - they are all places where ancient evil arts may have spread. Su Wanqing is likely looking for key materials for rituals or learning more advanced evil arts in these places."

Xu Youran used her knowledge of psychology and keen observation to conduct an in-depth investigation into Su Wanqing's social circle. She found that although Su Wanqing was a gentle and elegant woman on the surface, she maintained close contact with some mysterious people in private.

Xu Youran (frowning): "These mysterious people...their identities and backgrounds are very complicated, and they seem to be inextricably linked to Su Wanqing's criminal plan. We must find out their true identities as soon as possible."

After several days and nights of continuous fighting, Xu Youran and Situ Han finally gathered all the clues together to form a complete criminal network map. They found that the reason why Su Wanqing committed this series of paper man murders was that there was a bigger conspiracy behind it - she tried to control S City through evil magic to realize her revenge plan.

Situ Han (angry): "This Su Wanqing is so cruel! Not only did she harm innocent lives, she also attempted to subvert the order of the entire S City!"

Xu Youran (calm): "We must stop her before she completes the ritual. But before that, we need to find more evidence to support our accusation."

The two exchanged glances again and tacitly decided to continue the investigation until Su Wanqing was brought to justice.

By chance, Xu Youran discovered that the ground of the altar seemed to be loose. She carefully pried open a stone slab and found a secret room hidden underneath. The secret room was filled with various rare treasures and ancient evil books, as well as a strange painting depicting the future fate of S City.

Xu Youran (shocked): "This... This is the core of Su Wanqing's plan! Not only does she want to control the people of S City, she also wants to change the fate of S City!"

Situ Han rushed over after hearing the news, and the two of them carefully studied the items and books in the secret room together, gradually uncovering the whole truth of Su Wanqing's plan.

Just as the two were about to leave the secret room, a gust of wind blew by, and the pattern on the scroll suddenly flickered, as if some kind of power was awakening. Xu Youran and Situ Han looked at each other and realized that this was not accidental.

Xu Youran (solemnly): "It seems that our battle is not over yet. This scroll... seems to be closely connected with Su Wanqing's ultimate goal. It is not just a painting depicting the future, but may be the key to activate some ancient ritual."

Situ Han (nodding, eyes sharp): "Yes, we must find a way to stop this. But first, we need to understand the secret behind this scroll and how it is connected to Su Wanqing's evil magic."

The two decided to bring the scroll back to the police station and invite the top cultural relics experts and ancient book scholars to conduct in-depth research. At the same time, they also stepped up their efforts to hunt down Su Wanqing and her accomplices, vowing to capture her before she completed the final ritual.

In the police station, experts conducted a meticulous analysis of the scroll and discovered that it contained complex runes and spells. These runes echoed the runes on the altar, forming a huge network of sorcery.

Expert A (exclaiming): "This scroll is simply a blueprint for a sorcery! It records in detail how to manipulate people's minds and change their fate. If Su Wanqing succeeds, the consequences will be disastrous."

Xu Youran (clenching her fists): "We must not let her succeed. But the problem is, we still don't know what she will do next, nor do we know if she has found the final step to start the ceremony."

Situ Han (pondering for a moment): "I have a guess. According to our previous investigation, Su Wanqing knows the history and geography of S City very well. She is likely to choose an important landmark in S City as the final location of the ceremony. We need to keep a close eye on all possible locations, while strengthening patrols and surveillance."

Just as everyone was discussing, an agent rushed into the meeting room with an urgent message.

Agent (hurriedly): "Report! We just received a tip that Su Wanqing and her accomplices have sneaked into the oldest temple in S City - Yunyin Temple. It is said that there is a mysterious power that can change destiny."

Xu Youran (with a stern look in her eyes): "Yunyin Temple...she really chose that place. Let's set off immediately!"

Led by Xu Youran and Situ Han, the police quickly assembled and headed towards Yunyin Temple. A decisive battle concerning the fate of S City was about to begin.

At night, Yunyin Temple was full of ancient trees and melodious bells, but they could not cover up the coming storm. Xu Youran and Situ Han stood outside the temple, looking at the tightly closed door, their hearts filled with uncertainty and tension.

Xu Youran (whispering to Situ Han): "What we are about to face is not just a crazy Avenger, but also a sorcerer who intends to subvert the world. But no matter what, we will not back down."

Situ Han (firmly): "Yes, we will not retreat. Because we are the guardians of S City and the embodiment of justice. No matter how difficult the road ahead is, we must persevere until the last moment."

The two smiled at each other, with a determined light in their eyes. They knew that this battle would be full of unknowns and dangers, but they also believed that as long as they worked together, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

Just as they were about to step into Yunyin Temple, a strange sound of wind suddenly sounded, as if some kind of power was secretly watching them. Xu Youran and Situ Han stopped at the same time and looked around vigilantly.

Xu Youran (quietly): "Did you hear that? That sound...seemed to come from deep within the temple."

Situ Han (frowns): "Indeed. And... I sensed a strong evil aura. Su Wanqing, she is indeed waiting for us there."

As they slowly push open the temple's door, a thrilling contest is about to take place. The truth and outcome of all this will be revealed one by one in Chapter 97, "The Paper Man Murder Case in S City, Republic of China, Part 2".