Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 1896 - 1890: Strange Scene

That evening, after concluding his meal, Chen Yang was on the verge of continuing his practice of the Triple Slash Sword Technique's second form when suddenly, Tan Jing, whom he hadn't seen in a while, initiated a call.

"Chen Yang, I've run into some trouble, and I believe you're the only one who can help me resolve it."

The moment the call connected, Tan Jing directly implored Chen Yang for assistance.

Chen Yang responded with a slight chuckle, "What kind of predicament requires my intervention?"

"An incident occurred within your town. A murder took place, and the death was exceptionally gruesome. We've exhausted nearly all investigative methods at our disposal, yet we haven't uncovered any useful leads," Tan Jing explained.

Upon hearing Tan Jing's account, Chen Yang was genuinely taken aback.

"Is that even possible? Are you certain nothing was overlooked?" Chen Yang inquired further.

Tan Jing replied with conviction, "There is no way we missed any clues. The scene is remarkably peculiar. Aside from the two deceased individuals, there is no other evidence whatsoever. Come and take a look; I am truly at a loss."

Tan Jing's words piqued Chen Yang's curiosity.

After a moment of thought, he gave a nod of agreement.

"Alright, it's within town, correct? I'll drive over immediately."

"Yes, that's right. I'll send you the precise location; just head straight there," Tan Jing confirmed before concluding the call.

Not long after the call ended, a detailed location was transmitted.

Chen Yang briefly reviewed the information and then set out, accompanied by Wang Cai.

When dealing with such matters, Wang Cai proves to be quite instrumental.

Given that its olfactory senses are several times more acute than those of a professional tracking dog, bringing it along might aid in discovering evidence through scent.

Vroom.

With a press of the accelerator, he arrived in the town in just over ten minutes.

Then, guided by the exact location Tan Jing had sent, he located the crime scene.

Within a rather secluded alley in town, a police cordon was established.

A considerable number of police officers were present.

And Tan Jing was among them.

"Tan Jing."

On sighting Tan Jing, Chen Yang promptly waved to get her attention.

"Chen Yang!" Tan Jing's deeply furrowed brow immediately eased upon seeing Chen Yang, and she walked towards him.

"What's the current situation? Still no progress?" Chen Yang surveyed the scene and inquired about the latest developments.

Tan Jing shook her head, "There has been no breakthrough. Those two bodies seem to have materialized out of thin air, leaving absolutely no trace behind."

"You brought Wang Cai with you, right? Help me take a look; perhaps you can uncover some leads."

Aware of Chen Yang's exceptional capabilities, Tan Jing had thought of him the moment trouble arose.

"Alright, let's go take a look."

Hearing that there were still no clues, Chen Yang readily agreed without much questioning, nodding as he proceeded with Tan Jing towards the scene.

"Unauthorized personnel are not permitted to enter."

Unexpectedly, an individual halted Chen Yang's advance at the police line.

"He is the specialist I requested," Tan Jing immediately clarified.

However, for reasons unknown, the individual remained obstinate, completely disregarding Tan Jing's explanation.

"No exceptions. Unless you are a professional, entry is forbidden," the person retorted.

"What exactly do you mean by that?" Tan Jing's brow furrowed, and she began to show signs of irritation.

"I mean exactly what I said. Without the chief's direct authorization, no one, regardless of who they are, is allowed entry," the individual reiterated.

"Very well, the chief's authorization it is. I shall obtain it for you."

Unwilling to engage in further verbal sparring, Tan Jing promptly took out her phone to contact the chief.

Given Tan Jing's pivotal role within the bureau and Chen Yang's proven track record of aiding her in resolving numerous complex issues, he had garnered a considerable reputation among the police department.

Consequently, the chief readily granted the necessary approval without hesitation.

"Did you hear that? Is there still some authorization needed?" Tan Jing deliberately placed her phone on speakerphone, ensuring the individual could hear the conversation.

The person's expression clearly indicated displeasure, but with the chief's explicit directive, they had no choice but to permit passage.

Even as they stepped aside, the person continued to mutter under their breath.

"What's so special about them? Think they've become some sort of Sherlock Holmes just by solving a few cases?"

"What was that you just said?" Tan Jing overheard the remark and instantly became incensed, turning to confront the individual.

However, Chen Yang intervened and held her back.

Chen Yang had no inclination to argue with such a person; resolving the core issue was the paramount concern.

"Let it go. There's no point wasting time. Let's proceed to examine the scene," Chen Yang stated.

Perceiving Chen Yang's resolute stance, Tan Jing restrained her anger and led him past the police line into the crime scene.

The location of the incident was an alleyway, notably dim and narrow, barely allowing two individuals to pass abreast.

And upon the bluestone steps rested two bodies, presenting a profoundly unsettling sight.

It was as if their bodies had been instantaneously depleted of all moisture, transforming them into desiccated husks.

"We’ve utilized every type of advanced equipment available in our search, yet we’ve uncovered nothing—not even a single fingerprint or footprint. The scene is extremely peculiar."

Upon reaching the location, Tan Jing proactively proceeded to elaborate on the findings from their inspection.

Chen Yang listened attentively, gradually realizing the gravity of the situation, understanding it was far from simple.

Furthermore, the ghastly condition of the deceased bodies struck him as strangely familiar.

It reminded him of the state his second uncle was in shortly after returning to Liuhe village—emaciated to the bone, as if all moisture had been completely drained from him.

Although the bodies before him were not yet at that extreme level of desiccation.

The two individuals in front of him appeared as though they had been instantaneously dried out, leaving not a single drop of moisture within them.

"This is no trivial matter," Chen Yang remarked casually.

He then turned his gaze towards the towering walls that lined the alleyway, inquiring, "Have you thoroughly examined these walls?"

The walls flanking the sides of the alley were remarkably tall, measuring at least two and a half meters in height, with some sections even exceeding three meters.

Tan Jing, taken aback by Chen Yang’s unexpected question, offered a smile and responded, "We certainly haven't inspected the walls. Who would possibly walk on walls?"

With such a line of reasoning, Tan Jing’s bewildered reaction was perfectly understandable, considering she was merely an ordinary individual.

After hearing that the walls had not been inspected, Chen Yang remained silent; instead, he commenced his own examination of the walls, making use of reflections and any available light sources.

Following a period of diligent inspection, he did indeed discover something significant.

The surfaces of the alley walls were rarely disturbed.

Over the passage of time, a fine layer of dust had naturally accumulated upon them.

This dust was exceedingly subtle; when observed directly, it was barely perceptible, but when viewed from a side angle with sufficient light, it became noticeable.

Stretching in a straight line, at approximately the two-meter mark on the high walls, several relatively obvious footprints could be discerned.

"Take a look at this," Chen Yang instructed.

Upon successfully spotting the footprints, Chen Yang immediately beckoned Tan Jing over to witness his discovery.

Struck by Chen Yang’s sudden insistence, Tan Jing appeared somewhat taken aback.

Could it be that someone had genuinely been traversing the walls?

Despite her astonishment, Tan Jing offered no verbal response, choosing instead to closely examine the wall's surface as Chen Yang had directed.

As she peered closely, she indeed spotted the footprints!

"There really are footprints!" Tan Jing exclaimed, her voice filled with incredulity, as if she had stumbled upon a hidden world.

"Quickly get someone to investigate this matter. Perhaps new insights will be uncovered," Chen Yang suggested with a confident smile.

"Right, this requires immediate investigation," Tan Jing agreed, snapping back to her senses. She promptly summoned specialized personnel to conduct a thorough examination of the wall.

The footprints they discovered were not entirely complete.

However, under the scrutiny of professional high-tech equipment, further determinations were rapidly made.

Extended trails of footprints were identified on both of the opposing walls!

These trails commenced from the alley's entrance, extended all the way to its terminus, and then abruptly vanished.