RPAGF Chapter 60 Autopsy
Chapter 60 Autopsy
The shroud, starting from the head, was gradually lifted to reveal the condition of the body.
His face, eyes wide open, the last glimmer of light in his eyes frozen, lingering with deep fear, lips slightly parted as if he wanted to scream, but death froze him in that moment forever, sending a chill down the spine of any viewer.
Ning Xiaoxi was startled by his wide-open eyes; he hadn't even closed his eyelids.
The corpse was dressed in the uniform of an official, the clothes torn to shreds. Deep, long scratches crisscrossed the torso, the cruel marks left by the murderer. The flesh was turned inside out, and dried blood had congealed into dark red scabs along the edges of the scratches, indicating the ferocious attack suffered before death. Judging from the similarity of the wounds on Steward Liu's body, it was likely the work of the same killer.
Lifting the tarpaulin up to the waist reveals obvious scratches on the legs, and a ring of burn marks around the ankles, as if they were caused by a whip with flames.
After removing the shroud, Ning Xiaoxi supported the corpse's shoulders, intending to turn him over to check his back. Just as she was about to exert force, her wrist suddenly slipped, and she couldn't lift him. Then, Ning Xiaoxi looked up at the strategist with a somewhat aggrieved expression.
Without a second thought, the strategist quickly stepped forward and helped turn the body over.
The wounds on his back were even more horrifying. A charred mark snaked from the top of his head to his back, resembling a ferocious giant python. This was clear evidence of being struck by lightning. The surrounding hair was electrified, standing on end, and emitting a burnt smell. There were also scattered burns on his arms and legs, the skin a strange blackish-red color, a gruesome sight after being scorched by flames.
"What did the young lady notice?" Di Jie had been watching Ning Xiaoxi's movements without disturbing her, but seeing her standing and frowning, he couldn't help but ask. Before he knew it, Chief Clerk Fang, Clerk Shi, and Registrar Fang had also gathered around Di Jie, watching Ning Xiaoxi's autopsy.
“Judging from the current situation, there isn’t just one culprit. The scratches on the front are the same as the wounds on the leader of my team, so it’s clear that it’s the same culprit. The wounds on the back are obviously caused by demonic magic.” As she spoke, Ning Xiaoxi brought out the Spirit Crystal Heart, condensed it into a small square mirror in her palm, and then scanned it from head to back to heels, absorbing the demonic energy on it.
Sensing the concentration of demonic energy she had absorbed, Lord Tianji forbade her from using her time-travel ability. Given the current situation, if the culprit were revealed, Lord Dijie would know who the opponent was, greatly increasing their chances of victory. Thinking this, Ning Xiaoxi flipped the mirror upside down, shouting, "Time Travel!"
A lithe figure soared straight into the sky from the mirror. Its shape resembled an eagle, but much smaller, and its entire body was engulfed in blazing flames, leaving trails of fire as it flew, creating a powerful visual impact.
"Flame Shadow Falcon!" the strategist exclaimed in surprise as he watched the figure soar into the sky.
[Ding! Awakened the Demon-Slaying Skill "Spiritual Insight" (Intermediate Level), granting the ability to see through the disguises and concealments of demons. You can see the spiritual traces left by demons in the world and their true forms hidden in the shadows. You can also distinguish the shapes of various intermediate-level demons, helping you identify their attributes and facilitating their capture.]
Just as that figure disappeared into the sky, a black sable flashed out. It was small and agile, shrouded in a strange mist. Its fur was as black as ink, and its eyes gleamed with a ghostly green light. Its movements were as swift as lightning. With the title "Nether Mist Enchanting Sable" on its head, it quickly disappeared into the night.
"Nether Mist Enchanting Sable!" The strategist's database is still sufficient to support it.
The mirror in Ning Xiaoxi's palm turned into mist and dissipated after releasing the black sable. A small mouthful of blood flowed down the corner of her mouth. It seemed that she was now encountering a mid-level demon.
[The Netherworld Mist Sable excels at concealing its presence, silently approaching its target under the cover of ghostly mist. Its teeth and claws carry a paralyzing toxin; once bitten or scratched, the toxin rapidly invades the nervous system, numbing the opponent's limbs and slowing their movements. Even more formidable is its ability to manipulate the ghostly mist into various forms, such as illusory beasts and traps, to bewilder its enemies. When the enemy is thrown into confusion, it seizes the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow. Weaknesses: A sweet tooth, low stamina, weak magical defense, and can be sustained with high-intensity magical attacks to strangle the enemy.]
"Xiao Xi!" Ning Ziqing quickly approached and took Ning Xiao Xi's arm.
"Brother, I'm fine." Ning Xiaoxi gave Ning Ziqing a smile. "I'm just a little exhausted." It's a pity that this is a new skill that was awakened after the appearance of the Flame Shadow Falcon, and she didn't see the Flame Shadow Falcon's weakness.
"You've worked hard, young lady. Leave the rest to us. You should go back and rest." The strategist said quickly when he saw Ning Xiaoxi's weak appearance.
"Let me check the other corpses to see if there are only these two monsters," Ning Xiaoxi said firmly to Di Jie.
Di Jie looked Ning Xiaoxi over carefully, and after confirming that she was alright, he gestured for her to continue.
Ning Xiaoxi asked her brother to help turn the body over, then extended her slender white fingers to close its wide-open eyes, and whispered, "Don't worry, my lord, Lord Dijie will definitely not let the murderer who killed you go."
His wide-open eyes closed, and he no longer looked so resentful. Ning Xiaoxi covered him with the blanket again.
He turned and walked to the next corpse.
The same examination was conducted on the next four corpses. The condition of the wounds was similar to that of the first one, except that some only had scratches and others only had burn marks. The wounds on the first corpse were the most gruesome. It seems that this official had tried his best to protect his subordinate, but unfortunately, he was powerless to do so.
“Judging from the current situation, the deaths of the adults occurred around the same time, and the only identifiable species of the culprit are the two types of monsters shown earlier. However, the claw marks vary in size, and the burn marks are similar, suggesting there was more than one, perhaps even a whole nest. If you intend to hunt them down, you will need a detailed plan.” Ning Xiaoxi offered all the suggestions she could think of. “My steward mentioned that they had also been attacked by a pack of wolves. Although we don’t know if it was a real pack or an illusion, it’s always good to take precautions.”
“Thank you for the tip, young lady.” Di Jie stepped forward and walked up to Ning Xiaoxi. “Mingji’s losses can be addressed by having the shopkeeper take the ledger to the City Lord’s Mansion tomorrow. The City Lord’s Mansion will provide some compensation based on Mingji’s losses. I will also record the help you provided in the merit book and report it. Registrar Jiang can also keep in touch with the owner of Mingji more often. Since we are in the same city, we can look out for each other.”
Ning Xiaoxi knew that this was a reward from Lord Dijie for providing her with information, so she bowed and said, "Thank you, sir!"
"Young lady, go back and rest well. You can set off on time tomorrow morning." Di Jie knew that Ning Xiaoxi was going to Youzhou with her parents and brothers. He looked up at the handsome young man standing beside him and said, "Young Master Ziqing, you should also cultivate more and have the opportunity to make merit so that you can get rid of your sinful body as soon as possible."
"Thank you for the reminder, sir. I will try my best." Ning Ziqing bowed in return.
As the brother and sister greeted Chang Qing at the door and left, a strange look flashed in Di Jie's eyes.