"So that's how it is, the substance in the water should be argentite. If we calculate by year, it's been 743 years now, calculated from the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) to the present year 2022."
"That's about right, young master."
"But why are these words displayed on the wall?"
As soon as I finished speaking, the old man's hearty laughter echoed towards us: "Ahahaha, that's a hint I deliberately left for you. Turn around and look, there's a magic lantern over there!"
"Uh..." No wonder. It seems the old man really wanted me to leave here, otherwise why would he help me in secret?
By the time the final stone door opened, He Xiaoyu and I had already exited the trial room. We didn't realize until we came out that a magnificent waterfall hung before us. The old clan leader was already waiting there, and standing beside her was He Jinghui.
When did this guy get to the back door?
As we walked closer, the deafening roar of the waterfall made our ears ache. However, the scenery here was quite good, with many willow trees and some banana trees planted around. The water in front of the waterfall was exceptionally clear, allowing us to see the gravel and aquatic plants at the bottom with extreme clarity. Honestly, this was the first time I had ever witnessed such clear water. Inside the waterfall, there seemed to be a narrow cave. With the surrounding mountains and waters, and the birds singing and flowers fragrant, I almost felt like staying here for a while longer.
"He Sheng, congratulations, you have passed all these trials. Now, it's time to go back. He Jinghui, as agreed, you will protect the young master 24 hours a day, understand?"
"Yes, Clan Leader!"
He Xiaoyu and He Jinghui knelt on one knee before the clan leader, showing great respect. At that moment, I couldn't help but kneel down as well, and even the old man... Although he was her husband, according to seniority, he should have done so.
The clan leader waved her hand, "Never mind the formalities. Solving cases is what's important. Let's go!"
About ten minutes later, He Jinghui was driving me away. I was in the passenger seat, and He Xiaoyu was in the back seat. He Xiaoyu said that after I solve this case, I must come back again, supposedly to bring Liu Yuning back with me. Well, it seems I'll have to meet my parents.
When I was leaving, the clan leader asked about my wife. She seemed very serious and had doubts about my marriage, which was why she wanted me to bring Liu Yuning back after I solved this case.
However, I believe Liu Yuning will definitely gain her approval.
We soon returned to Guangming City. Before going back to the provincial department, I had already contacted Liu Yuning, telling her that my business was concluded. At the same time, Liu Yuning brought me good news: "I've finally been waiting for you to come back. You don't know, another victim appeared during this time. His name is Liu Kangcheng. He has no connection with Old Liu or Huang Hairren. For the specifics, you should come back first. The incident happened around 2 AM last night, and the body has already been brought back."
"Alright, I didn't expect another incident so soon..."
Fortunately, my trip back to He Family Village was not without its gains. At least I know that the bamboo leaf extractor and the shadowless reflector tube can be used in conjunction, which will enhance their original functions. As for other functions, well, we'll talk about that later...
What I need to mention is another coroner's tool. Before I got into the car, the clan leader gave me a forensic umbrella. However, this forensic umbrella was a bit different from the one I used before, because its top was full of holes. If an ordinary person saw such an umbrella, they would surely have a look of "Uh, you old hag, why are you giving me this broken umbrella?"
But I knew this was the most powerful forensic umbrella of our He family. Apart from the herbal medicines, the holes were not arbitrarily made but were carved on the umbrella surface through some optical principle. There was also a clip on the top of the umbrella, and I guessed it was for attaching the shadowless reflector tube.
When I returned to the provincial department, everyone was almost ready to throw a party to welcome me. Then, they said, "Here comes Detective He! Welcome, welcome, a warm welcome!"
However, upon seeing the two great warriors behind me, everyone's faces immediately showed an expression of "What the hell, what lunatics are these?" I quickly explained, which managed to quell the urge of several criminal police officers to call the mental asylum.
Fortunately, Liu Yuning and the other members of the Sin Group remembered them and were quite familiar with them. After some explanation, the others in the criminal police team also understood, and then allowed the two to come in.
With the misunderstanding resolved, I immediately went to the forensic laboratory. Fortunately, the body had not been dissected. I guessed that Zhang Keying and Xie Chuchu knew I was coming back soon and deliberately waited for me to handle it personally.
Seeing me again, we didn't exchange greetings and got straight to work, as that was my style.
This time, I was no longer the same as before. Although the forensic techniques I held were taught to me by my uncle, and even though he had been brought to justice, I still remembered his teachings. Also, thanks to the people of He Family Village, my visit this time was not just to see my clan members; I had unintentionally improved my skills as a coroner.
At this moment, I closed my eyes, placed my hand on the victim's forehead, and murmured again: "Liu Kangcheng, I will not let you suffer injustice. The pain you have endured, I will bear it and resolve it completely. I swear by the souls of the He family's ancestral coroners, I will find the true killer for you!"
Zhang Keying and Xie Chuchu were not seeing me talk to a corpse for the first time, so they were not surprised. On the contrary, Ling Xiaotao looked at me as if I were a freak, with an expression of "Why is this person so weird?"
Of course, I ignored them. Ignorance is bliss. At this moment, I took out the forensic umbrella from the dusty inspection box. Since returning from He Family Village, I had fully mastered the He family's coroner techniques and was no longer the half-baked coroner I used to be.
Actually, one night, the clan leader asked me to wait by the Sword Washing Pool, the only night I spent in He Family Village. Facing the entrance of the trial room, with her back to me, she spoke many words and handed me this inspection box used by my ancestors.
The clan leader said that my grandfather had also used this item, but it had returned to the family for some reason later on. As for what that reason was, the clan leader seemed unwilling to mention it...