City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

Gao Yang and Hui Xiong investigate a murder scene at "Authentic Thai Massage" in Bai Xing Alley, where a man named Duan Geng was found dead, impaled by a spike. The atmosphere is chaotic, with scantily clad women and a pungent smell. The lady boss, Sister Luo, claims ignorance about the incident. Evidence suggests a struggle, and a sinister blood pattern resembling an evil totem is found on the wall. The investigation reveals no fingerprints on the victim or suspicious traces, leading to the possibility that the killer escaped through a window. Gao Yang examines Sister Luo's ledger for clues, forming a preliminary hypothesis about the case.

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