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Su Mu had not returned to the familiar city of Jiangcheng 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 scene at the clinic was bustling with activity; people crowded around, eager to receive professional medical advice and assistance.
Su Mu sat at a makeshift consultation table, focused intently as he carefully checked the pulse of each resident who came for treatment.
He listened attentively to patients describing their symptoms, patiently answering their various questions, and explaining important health tips for daily life, such as how to maintain a balanced diet, engage in moderate exercise, and the significance of a positive mindset for health.
Just as Su Mu was fully immersed in his work, a sudden commotion erupted from the previously noisy but orderly crowd.
Then, terrified shouts rang out 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; faces turned pale as they exchanged bewildered glances.
Su Mu's heart tightened. His professional instincts kicked in, prompting him to stand up and assess the situation.
At that moment, a familiar figure appeared before him—tall and imposing in her crisp police uniform—it was Ye Qiu.
"Su Mu! When did you come back? Why didn’t you tell me?" Ye Qiu looked at Su Mu with surprise. Although her tone carried a hint of reproach, the slight smile on her lips and the sparkle in her eyes revealed her joy at seeing him.
However, this moment of happiness was short-lived as Ye Qiu’s professional sharpness quickly sensed that something was amiss.
Her expression suddenly turned serious as she focused on a message she had just received. Quickly raising her head to Su Mu, she said, "This is bad; there’s been a homicide at the nearby market. I need to go handle it immediately."
Before she finished speaking, Ye Qiu had already turned and sprinted toward the police car. Her steps were firm and urgent, followed closely by several trained officers.
The sound of sirens pierced the air, announcing that a battle against 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 incidents.
At the same time, he felt an unsettling sense of foreboding; the timing and location of this murder were too coincidental. Could it be related to what happened with Wang Qiang earlier?
After dealing with the overwhelming tasks at the free clinic, Su Mu wasted no time and hurried straight to the crime scene.
From a distance, he could see that the police cordon had already been set up, sealing off the area completely. Curious onlookers were firmly kept behind the barrier, whispering among themselves and pointing as they discussed this sudden case.
At that moment, Ye Qiu stood in 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 at the market. Based on the clues we have so far, we initially suspect he was brutally stabbed with a sharp weapon.” As she said this, Ye Qiu frowned slightly; her originally graceful features were now shadowed by a hint of gloom. She continued, “What’s even more puzzling is that when we examined the victim’s body, we found some rather strange wounds on him. Both their shapes and locations are highly unusual. 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. In addition to the obvious stab wounds, there were also several small, oddly shaped injuries that resembled animal scratches or perhaps some kind of special symbols. Combining his medical knowledge with his understanding of Taoist practices, Su Mu gradually formed a bold hypothesis in his mind.
He slowly crouched down, his gaze intense as he focused on the horrifying wounds on the victim's body. The first things that caught his eye were naturally the prominent stab wounds—gruesome and terrifying—but what truly drew his attention were those small injuries hidden in plain sight.
These tiny wounds displayed an irregular triangular shape, as if meticulously designed, scattered across critical areas such as the neck, chest, and back of the victim. The edges of these wounds were slightly blackened, as if eroded by a dark force, exuding an eerie aura.
“These wounds are incredibly strange!” Su Mu couldn't help but murmur under his breath, his voice deep and serious. “This is definitely 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. With her brows furrowed in confusion, she asked, “An artifact? Are you suggesting that everything happening here is related to some sort of cult ritual?”
In response to Ye Qiu's question, Su Mu did not rush to provide an answer. He carefully extended his right index finger and gently touched the edge of one of the black substances around a wound.
The black substance felt rough and slightly sticky to the touch. 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… it seems to be some kind of venom from a poisonous insect!” Su Mu’s expression turned grave as he stared intently at the pool of liquid emitting an eerie smell. His brows knitted tightly together in concern. “Moreover, this type of venomous 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? So this means that the murderer is likely proficient in some form of dark sorcery?” Her eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Su Mu.
Su Mu nodded slightly, agreeing with Ye Qiu's perspective. He then slowly stood up, his sharp gaze sweeping across the surrounding environment like a hawk.
It was early morning, and the market was bustling with people, the noise overwhelming as they busily selected their ingredients, completely oblivious to the events that had just 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. "Su Mu," she said gravely, "I fear this case is not as simple as it appears. We need to step up our efforts and find the real culprit quickly; otherwise, we don't know how many more innocent people might suffer!"
Hearing this, Ye Qiu's heart tightened; she understood the urgency and seriousness of the situation.
Without hesitation, she issued commands: "Everyone, listen up! Immediately expand the search area; leave no corner unchecked. Additionally, send more personnel to interview people in the vicinity; we must find eyewitnesses. Also, retrieve all surveillance footage from nearby cameras and carefully check 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 and request their support.
I believe that as long as we work together, we will crack this case soon!" With that, Ye Qiu quickly picked up her phone and dialed her superior…
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 concern for what lay ahead.
What secrets were hidden behind this seemingly ordinary murder? How would they unveil this layer of mystery and bring the perpetrator to justice?
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