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Su Mu had not returned to Jiangcheng, the familiar city, for several months. However, just a few days ago, he received an urgent call from Doctor Wang.
Without hesitation, Su Mu set aside his current tasks and hurried back to Jiangcheng.
At this moment, he was following a medical team organized by the school to conduct a free clinic in the community.
The clinic was bustling with activity, as people gathered around, hoping to receive professional medical advice and assistance.
Seated at a makeshift consultation table, Su Mu focused intently on taking the pulse of each resident who came for treatment.
He listened carefully as patients described their symptoms, patiently answering their various questions and explaining essential health tips for daily life, such as how to maintain a balanced diet, engage in moderate exercise, and the importance of a positive mindset for good health.
Just as Su Mu was fully immersed in his work, a sudden commotion erupted from the previously noisy but orderly crowd.
Panic-stricken shouts echoed from a distance, growing louder and clearer: "There's been a murder! There's been a murder!" The unexpected turn of events startled everyone present; they exchanged bewildered glances, their faces reflecting sheer panic.
Su Mu's heart raced. His professional instincts kicked in, prompting him to rise and assess the situation.
At that moment, a familiar figure appeared before him—dressed sharply in her police uniform—Ye Qiu.
"Su Mu! When did you come back? Why didn’t you let me know?" Ye Qiu exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Su Mu. Though her tone carried a hint of reproach, the slight upward curve of her lips and the sparkle in her eyes revealed her joy at seeing him again.
However, this moment of delight was short-lived as Ye Qiu's professional instincts quickly sensed something was amiss.
Her expression turned serious as she focused intently on the message she had just received. She quickly looked up at Su Mu and said, "This is bad. There’s been a homicide at the nearby market. I need to go handle it immediately."
Before she could finish her sentence, Ye Qiu had already turned and sprinted toward the police car. Her strides were firm and urgent, with several trained officers following closely behind her.
The sound of sirens pierced the air, announcing that a confrontation with evil was about to unfold…
Although Su Mu was worried about Ye Qiu, he knew that saving lives was the priority. He reassured the surrounding residents and organized medical personnel to maintain order, preventing any stampede.
At the same time, an unsettling feeling lingered in his heart; the timing and location of this murder seemed too coincidental. Could it be related to Wang Qiang's incident?
After dealing with the overwhelming tasks at the free clinic, Su Mu wasted no time and hurried towards the crime scene.
From a distance, he could see that the police cordon had been tightly set up, sealing off the area completely. Curious onlookers were firmly kept outside the barrier, whispering among themselves and pointing as they discussed this sudden case.
At that moment, Ye Qiu stood at the center of the crowd, methodically directing officers to carefully investigate the scene and diligently collect every piece of evidence that might be related to the case.
When she caught sight of Su Mu rushing over, she quickly stepped forward like a gust of wind.
Before Su Mu could steady himself, Ye Qiu eagerly spoke up, “The victim was an ordinary vendor from the market. Based on the clues we have so far, we initially suspect he was brutally stabbed with a very sharp weapon.” As she said this, Ye Qiu furrowed her brow slightly, her originally clear features now shadowed by a hint of gloom. She continued, “What’s even more puzzling is that when we examined the victim's body, we discovered some rather strange wounds on him. These wounds are unusual both in shape and location. That’s why I specifically asked you to come help; I hope your keen observation skills and expertise can uncover some clues.”
Su Mu followed Ye Qiu to the victim's side. Besides the obvious stab wounds, there were also several small, oddly shaped injuries on his body that resembled animal scratches or some kind of special symbols. Combining his medical knowledge with Daoist techniques, Su Mu began to form a bold hypothesis in his mind.
He slowly crouched down, his gaze intense as he focused on the shocking wounds on the victim's body. The first thing that caught his eye were those prominent stab wounds—grotesque and terrifying—but what truly drew his attention were those hidden, subtle injuries that were less noticeable.
These small wounds had an irregular triangular shape, seemingly designed with care, scattered across critical areas such as the neck, chest, and back of the victim. The edges of these wounds were slightly darkened as if eroded by a dark force, exuding an eerie aura.
“These wounds are incredibly strange!” Su Mu murmured to himself in a low and serious tone. “This is not something caused by ordinary knife wounds; they don’t even resemble typical scratches. They look more like injuries inflicted by some mysterious and special artifact…”
Hearing Su Mu’s words, Ye Qiu quickly leaned in for a closer look. Her brows furrowed in confusion as she asked, “An artifact? Are you suggesting that everything happening here is related to some kind of Evil Cult Ritual?”
In response to Ye Qiu’s question, Su Mu did not rush to provide an answer. He cautiously extended his right index finger and gently touched the edge of one of the black substances found in a wound.
The black substance felt rough and slightly sticky. He then brought his finger to his nose and took a gentle sniff. In an instant, a faintly fishy odor mixed with an indescribably peculiar fragrance wafted into his nostrils.
“This… seems to be some kind of venom from a poisonous insect!” Su Mu’s expression grew serious as he stared intently at the pool of liquid emitting an eerie smell. His brows knitted tightly together into a frown. “Moreover, this type of poisonous insect is quite rare; I suspect it has been specially refined.”
Upon hearing this, Ye Qiu felt a chill run down her spine: “Specially refined? If that's the case, then it’s highly likely that this murderer is proficient in some form of Evil Magic?” She widened her eyes in disbelief as she looked at Su Mu.
Su Mu nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with Ye Qiu's perspective. He then slowly stood up, his sharp gaze sweeping across the surrounding environment like a hawk surveying its territory.
It was early morning, and the market was bustling with people, all busy selecting their desired ingredients, completely oblivious to the recent events that had unfolded nearby.
However, despite the outward appearance of normalcy, an indescribable sense of unease began to rise within Su Mu. It felt as though a pair of hidden eyes were silently watching their every move, causing the hairs on the back of his neck to stand on end.
Ye Qiu looked at Su Mu with a serious expression, her brow furrowed as she said, "Su Mu, I fear this case is not as simple as it seems! We need to step up our efforts and quickly catch the real culprit; otherwise, who knows how many more innocent people might suffer!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Qiu felt a tightening in her chest; she understood the urgency and severity of the situation.
Without hesitation, she issued orders: "Everyone, listen up! Immediately expand the search area and leave no corner unchecked. Additionally, send more personnel to conduct interviews in the surrounding areas; we must find eyewitnesses. Also, retrieve all nearby surveillance footage and carefully examine it for any suspicious individuals or clues!"
After deploying these tasks, Ye Qiu turned back to Su Mu and said earnestly, "Su Mu, thank you for your hard work. Your discovery is crucial. I will report this situation to our superiors right away and request their support.
I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to solve this case soon!" With that, Ye Qiu quickly picked up her phone and dialed her superior's number.
As the sun set and night fell, a tense atmosphere enveloped Jiangcheng. Su Mu and Ye Qiu stood side by side at the crime scene, filled with apprehension about the unknown.
What secrets lay hidden behind this seemingly ordinary murder? How would they unveil this layer of mystery and bring the perpetrator to justice?
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