Сhарtеr 205: Autoрsу 2
Раn Сhi turned and walkеd оver to thе headlеss соrрsе. Аfter a сareful examinatiоn, hе beсkonеd Zhu Yаn оvеr. "Lord Zhu, соmе tаkе a lоok at this."
Zhu Yan hurriеd оver, whilе Shen Du beside hеr grew visibly disрleasеd.
Didn’t hе аlwауs bоаst about bеing а mastеr dеtеctivе? If he hаd disсoverеd а cluе, why did he neеd someonе еlsе’s input?
Мoreovеr, sinсе both hе аnd Zhu Yаn wеrе рresеnt, whу cаll Zhu Yan оver spеcifiсаllу? Was Раn Сhi blind tо his presenсe, or was he delibеrately trуing to prоvokе him?
Withоut further thоught, Shen Du stepped directly between the two. "What did you find? It’s better if we all study it together. More minds mean more ideas, don’t you agree, Young Master Pan?"
The corner of Pan Chi’s mouth twitched. He naturally understood the implication behind Shen Du’s words.
But as the proud and arrogant Great Pavilion Commander, he found it quite surprising and somewhat exasperating that Shen Du was making his jealousy so obvious.
Zhu Yan also didn’t understand Shen Du’s behavior, but with the case at hand, she didn’t dwell on it too much.
Instead, she focused on the victim’s wound, carefully examining it before gently scraping the surface a few times with a nearby bamboo stick.
"There’s definitely something off here," Zhu Yan murmured to herself, her brows furrowed in concentration.
The two men exchanged a glance, and Shen Du asked, "What did you find?"
"Look, there’s something strange beneath the surface of the skin…"
"Great Pavilion Commander." Before Zhu Yan could finish, Mo Qianzhi’s voice suddenly rang out. "This humble official has encountered some issues with the case and would like to seek your advice. Could you spare a moment to speak privately?"
Hearing this, Shen Du’s brow furrowed deeply.
Zhu Yan had discovered a new clue, and he was eager to know what it was. But now, as if by coincidence, Mo Qianzhi also wanted to discuss the case with him.
It almost seemed intentional.
Shen Du’s expression turned extremely displeased, his face as terrifying as a door god painting. Clearly, he had no intention of leaving with Mo Qianzhi.
"What are you spacing out for? Didn’t Lord Mo ask you to step outside?" Zhu Yan kindly reminded him.
Shen Du grew even more displeased, glaring at her fiercely. "Mind your own business!"
The corner of Zhu Yan’s mouth twitched. This man must have lost his mind—her well-intentioned reminder had earned her such a response.
Pan Chi, standing nearby, seemed to grasp the underlying meaning. He struggled to hold back a laugh, his expression turning quite complicated.
Shen Du shot him a cold look. "If you want to laugh, laugh. Holding it in might cause internal injuries, and no one will treat you."
Pan Chi quickly adopted an air of righteousness. "Don’t worry, I know what’s important. No need for the Great Pavilion Commander to concern himself."
Zhu Yan was deeply puzzled by the exchange between the two men, but recalling Shen Du’s earlier retort, she opened her mouth only to swallow her words.
In this situation, it was best for her to quietly focus on her own tasks to avoid unnecessary trouble.
After all, neither of these men was easy to deal with, and she had no desire to become an innocent casualty.
"Great Pavilion Commander." Mo Qianzhi seemed somewhat anxious. "The matter is urgent. Please, spare a moment to speak privately."
Shen Du shot him an extremely impatient glare. If this weren’t truly urgent, he would have torn Mo Qianzhi to pieces.
With a flick of his sleeve, he turned and followed Mo Qianzhi out. As he reached the door, he didn’t forget to give Jing Lin a meaningful glance.
Jing Lin immediately lowered his head. He understood the Great Pavilion Commander’s intention perfectly.As soon as Shen Du disappeared from Pan Chi's sight, Jing Lin entered the morgue and stood to one side.
Although he knew nothing about autopsy, he could at least watch the two of them work.
Pan Chi sneered at Jing Lin's action.
What a jealous man, making such a fuss over something so trivial, leaving him no opportunity at all.
Zhu Yan seemed to sense something unusual as well. She glanced back at Jing Lin but said nothing.
As if somewhat tired, Zhu Yan stretched her body and loosened her limbs. Pan Chi quickly expressed concern, "If you're tired, take a rest. Leave this to me."
Zhu Yan smiled faintly and shook her head. "It's nothing. I just didn't sleep well last night, so I'm a bit unfocused."
Hearing Zhu Yan mention this, Pan Chi, who was examining the corpse, suddenly paused, his expression turning somewhat unnatural. "You... you two last night..."
He stammered for a long while without managing to utter a complete sentence, leaving Zhu Yan quite puzzled.
"If you have something to say, just say it. Why are you hesitating like this?" Zhu Yan continued inspecting the surface of the corpse's skin, asking curiously.
"Heh..." Pan Chi laughed awkwardly and quickly said, "It's nothing. Let's talk more about the case."
Hearing Pan Chi say this, Zhu Yan grew even more confused. She frowned and glanced at Pan Chi. Seeing that he had no intention of continuing, she didn't press further.
"Look here." Zhu Yan held a bamboo stick, carefully lifting the surface skin of the headless corpse. "When the head is severed, the person's nerves are in a tense state.
Especially when it's cut off while the person is still alive, even if they are unconscious, the pain can awaken their awareness, causing the skin to tighten. Only after the cut does the tension relax, and the skin surface should show a slight layered texture."
As Zhu Yan spoke, Pan Chi also began carefully studying the wound of the headless corpse.
At the same time, he truly admired Zhu Yan's courage. The headless corpse before them had been dead for several days, and the wound had long since begun to emit a foul odor, with signs of decay. Though it was only early June, the summer heat was already beginning to set in. The corpse's internal organs were exposed, teeming with writhing maggots. Not just women, but even ordinary men without strong mental fortitude would feel nauseated at the sight.
Yet at this moment, Zhu Yan was meticulously examining the wound, completely disregarding these horrifying details. Such remarkable mental strength.
Unconsciously, as Pan Chi thought about this, his gaze settled on Zhu Yan.
Zhu Yan looked beautiful when she was focused. With her delicate features, she possessed a determination uncommon among ordinary women, as well as a beauty that surpassed them.
The corners of his lips lifted involuntarily, and his mind went blank. He was completely captivated by this beautiful woman.
A woman's appearance was secondary; a woman as intelligent and courageous as Zhu Yan was truly rare.
He didn't know how much time had passed, nor did he understand what exactly he was thinking.
Jing Lin, standing nearby, noticed this scene and gave a light cough into his hand, pulling Pan Chi back from his wandering thoughts.
"Master Pan, to be lost in thought in this foul-smelling morgue is truly admirable."
Jing Lin spoke with a sarcastic tone, while Zhu Yan looked at Pan Chi in confusion."Distracted? What are you thinking about? Do you have a different opinion on my statement?"
Zhu Yan kept bringing the conversation back to the case, which conveniently gave Pan Chi a way out.
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