## Step 1: Contextual Analysis
Literary genre: This appears to be a Chinese cultivation/xianxia web novel, specifically a crime/mystery/investigation subplot within a larger martial arts fantasy setting.
Language style: The text is written in a straightforward narrative style typical of Chinese web novels, with a mix of dialogue, action, and internal monologue.
Tone: Serious, plot-driven, with elements of intrigue and pursuit.
Plot keywords: investigation, fugitive, White Lotus Saintess, city search, family politics, rewards
Characters:
- Yang Lian'Er: Female, a former famous actress in blue clothing from Dinghai City, now suspected of being the White Lotus Saintess (possibly a cult leader)
- Xiao Rong: Male, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, leading the investigation
- Yan Zongtai: Male, ambitious son of the Yan family, eager to capture Yang Lian'Er to gain power
- Yan Guanhua: Male, Yan Zongtai's father, a patriarch with connections
