"You're not a forensic doctor, why are you looking at this?" Ye Xingchen was somewhat speechless. "Besides, it's mostly in classical Chinese, can you even understand it?"
"You underestimate my literary skills, don't you? My grandfather, though not a master of Chinese studies like your maternal grandfather, was still a literary giant, though he became a policeman." Bai Zilin said with a smile, "So I've been reading the Four Books and Five Classics and the works of various philosophers since I was little. Besides, I'm a genius, so reading these books is no effort for me."
"Then I underestimated you." Ye Xingchen couldn't help but deliver a heavy blow to her smug look: "I have a friend who read a few books in my grandfather's study and comprehended Confucianism and Taoism. Now his strength is approaching that of a Celestial Phenomenon."
Bai Zilin's smile vanished abruptly, and she said, somewhat speechless, "That's too amazing, isn't it?"
"Alright, take it if you like. The original author of this book is an experienced coroner, that is, a modern forensic doctor. There are many autopsy notes and case-solving strategies in it." Ye Xingchen said, "Take a look, it will be good for you."
"Thanks." Bai Zilin then put the book away, satisfied. "I need your help with something."
"What's wrong?" Ye Xingchen asked. "Have you run into a tricky case?"
"No, not at all." Bai Zilin shook her head and said, "It's still about the girl who was abducted last time."
"Didn't all those girls go home?" Ye Xingchen asked, somewhat puzzled. "What went wrong again?"
“They’ve gone home, that’s good, but the few people we arrested are all small fry, we can’t get any information out of them,” Bai Zilin said. “So strictly speaking, we haven’t even touched the case yet. Based on my experience, I think if we don’t figure out the motives of the people behind this, they will continue to commit crimes.”
"Are you still investigating this case? Didn't I tell you to report it to your bureau chief? He'll ask higher authorities to take action." Ye Xingchen frowned slightly.
“I told him, and he reported it, but there has been no feedback so far,” Bai Zilin said. “I can’t sleep soundly if the cases I’m handling aren’t resolved thoroughly.”
"Listen up." Ye Xingchen's expression turned serious. "This is not an ordinary kidnapping case, and the people behind it are not ordinary criminals. Xuan Yu Pavilion will handle it. Don't worry about it, understand?"
“That won’t do.” Bai Zilin shook her head stubbornly. “I haven’t even figured out the other party’s motive. If I just let it go like this, it will affect my case-solving rate. I would like to ask you to help investigate.”
"Let me tell you the truth," Ye Xingchen glanced at her, "Judging from the methods they used, I roughly know who they are."
"Their purpose in arresting people is not human trafficking, but to use them as medicine."
"What do you mean?" Bai Zilin's expression changed slightly.
"It's about using evil magic to turn people into all sorts of human-shaped medicinal cauldrons for various purposes, such as medicinal catalysts or enhancing cultivation levels," Ye Xingchen said. "So I'm warning you, these are things you can't afford to mess with."
"Since you know who's behind it all, and you have the power to deal with them, why are you just sitting idly by?" Bai Zilin stared at Ye Xingchen, somewhat angry.
“Officer Bai, you should plan things out before you act.” Ye Xingchen was a little helpless. This woman was still so stubborn. “The other side is in the dark, and we are in the light. It’s not an easy thing to deal with them. I didn’t say we wouldn’t do anything, I just said the time is not right yet.”
"Timing? Tell me what timing you're waiting for?" Bai Zilin was a little angry. She said coldly, "Ye Xingchen, I know you come from an extraordinary background and carry the aura of a prestigious family. In everything, you should weigh the pros and cons first."
"This matter is not in your interest, so you choose to sit idly by? You have this ability, so you have a responsibility to solve these problems."
“I didn’t say I was going to sit idly by.” Ye Xingchen frowned. “Besides, ability is responsibility. I have this ability, so naturally I will use it to do what I can for ordinary people.”
"But I didn't act recklessly out of pure enthusiasm; otherwise, given my experiences, I definitely wouldn't be alive today."
"Are you afraid of dying?" Bai Zilin looked at Ye Xingchen, a hint of disappointment on her face.
"I'm afraid of dying?" Ye Xingchen was amused and exasperated. "Where did you get the idea that I'm afraid of dying?"
"If you're not afraid of death, why are you standing by and doing nothing? Besides, you're a member of the Xuan Yu Pavilion." Bai Zilin's expression was already somewhat angry.
“Since you know about Xuanyu Pavilion, you should know that Xuanyu Pavilion will not sit idly by.” Ye Xingchen shook his head: “If there’s nothing else, please go back. Everyone is so busy.”
"I'm utterly disappointed in you. Listen, Ye Xingchen, I will investigate this matter thoroughly. Even if you don't help, I will still find out the truth." Bai Zilin glared coldly at Ye Xingchen and turned to leave.
"Hey, have some breakfast before you go?" Ye Xingchen patted her shoulder and called out.
"No need," Bai Zilin replied curtly, shaking off Ye Xingchen's hand, and stormed off.
Helpless, Ye Xingchen called Li Tianqi: "Watch out for your cousin, she might be getting into trouble soon."
"What's wrong with her now?" Li Tianqi asked, puzzled, when he received the call.
“There was a case that she shouldn’t have been involved in, but she got involved anyway. Given her personality, you know what happens,” Ye Xingchen said.
“Okay, I understand. I’ll ask my uncle to talk to her.” Li Tianqi understood.
Bai Zilin returned to the police station in a huff, just as it was time for her to start work.
"Captain, there's a murder case that needs your attention." Trainee officer Xiao Zhao handed over a file: "The victim was found yesterday in Xianghu Park. She was a 26-year-old woman. The location of her death was not the primary crime scene; it was a homicide."
"Where is he now?" Bai Zilin perked up, ready to answer again.
"He's already been taken away by the forensic doctor for preliminary examination," Xiao Zhao replied.
"Let's go take a look." Bai Zilin picked up her keys and went out the door.
Funeral home, police morgue.
Having found the corresponding morgue, Bai Zilin took the key and opened it. She turned to Zhao and said, "Xiao Zhao, have the forensic doctor in charge come over. I have some questions for him."
"Okay, Captain Bai, I'll go right now." Xiao Zhao nodded and turned to leave.
After taking the body out of the morgue, Bai Zilin put on a mask and gloves, intending to conduct a preliminary investigation. However, at that moment, the lights in the morgue flickered a few times and then suddenly went out.
Bai Zilin was taken aback. Although she had been a police officer for many years and had seen many corpses, encountering this situation in the morgue was still a bit frightening.
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