City of Mist: The Search for Truth

In a mist-shrouded steampunk kingdom, private detective Chen Mo takes on what seems to be an ordinary murder case. But as he delves deeper, he discovers that the case is connected to a vast conspiracy among the kingdom's elite. Chen Mo forms an investigative team with physician Lin Xue, knight Wang Qiang, reporter Su Qing, and information broker Li Ming, and they begin pursuing the truth. They discover that the victim was an official who had tried to expose Prime Minister Zhao Tiancheng's crimes. During their investigation, they face obstruction from gang leader Huang Yi, magical interference from senior mage Zheng Meiling, and assassination attempts by the killer Liu Tieshou. Meanwhile, merchant Sun Yu's financial dealings make the case even more complicated. With keen observation and sharp deduction, Chen Mo gradually uncovers the secrets of the City of Mist. He discovers that Zhao Tiancheng used forbidden magic to control the king and secretly manipulate the entire kingdom. As the investigation deepens, Chen Mo's own past comes to light, revealing the truth behind his forced resignation years ago and how it was connected to the conspiracy.