The document summarizes part 1 of "The Prophecy Years" story from "The Hardy Family Chronicles V". It introduces Laura, who has come to Shang Simla dressed in scarlet, as prophesied, suffering from a disease. She learns she must master ancient knowledge and find a blue keystone to be cured. After a year of training and exploring tombs, Laura finds the keystone and is cured physically, but still feels guilt. She dedicates herself to spiritual improvement through martial arts, hoping to one day make amends with her family who believe her dead.