The mind-reading coroner drove the court crazy

The expression on Shi Xinzhe's face was so confused, his eyes were wide open and full of bewilderment.

The yamen runners nearby also panicked, shrinking their necks, their faces filled with fear, and wondering in their hearts: "How could Qin the coroner be more terrifying than the murderer who ate the dead?"

"..."

Qin Miaoxi took a deep breath and explained, "Someone before me discovered that using the bone steaming method to examine an autopsy can clearly reveal the cause of death."

Shi Xinzhe was shocked when he heard this and couldn't help but sigh, "There's actually such an autopsy method? I need to learn more about it and master some more skills."

Qin Miaoxi nodded seriously and said firmly, "Indeed, you Jingzhao Yin should learn more about autopsies and suspect tracking techniques. I see that your methods are too simple when investigating cases. Later, I will have the brothers from the Dali Temple compile a case summary for you. This is a summary of our training sessions, which should help improve your case-handling skills."

Shi Xinzhe's expression froze instantly, and a wave of embarrassment washed over him. He nodded awkwardly, then turned his head like a whirlwind, his eyes shooting viciously at his adjutant. He gritted his teeth and said in a low, yet authoritative voice, "Look carefully at what the Dali Temple does. From now on, you must follow their training requirements. No concessions allowed!"

When the adjutant heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched uncontrollably, and he complained in his heart: It was just an ordinary case, why did he inexplicably get so much extra work done for him?

As everyone bustled about, all preparations were complete. Qin Miaoxi raised her hand and said in a clear and firm voice, "Light the fire."

The men acted quickly and lit the charcoal. A raging fire burned in the cellar, the charcoal crackling and sparks flying. Soon, the walls of the cellar were burned red, as if stained with blood.

Seeing this, Qin Miaoxi ordered again: "Pour wine and vinegar."

As two liters of wine and five liters of vinegar were poured into the cellar one after another, a strong and pungent smell spread in an instant, and hot air wrapped in mist surged up, as if it was about to break through the constraints of the cellar.

"Carry the body in."

As soon as Qin Miaoxi finished speaking, several big men immediately stepped forward and carefully carried the corpse into the cellar.

Afterwards, Qin Miaoxi personally stepped forward and carefully covered the corpse with a straw mat. Every movement she made was steady and focused.

Shi Xinzhe was so shocked by the scene that his eyes widened. Curiosity surged in his heart and he couldn't help but ask, "How long will it take to steam it?"

"One hour is enough."

Qin Miaoxi stared at the rising mist intently, with an elusive determination in her eyes.

Shi Xinzhe stood aside, his feet seemed to be nailed to the ground, his eyes moving back and forth between Qin Miaoxi and the cellar, his eyes full of tension and anticipation, and fine beads of sweat unknowingly seeped out of his forehead.

Time passed by minute by minute, and every second seemed to be infinitely stretched.

Under the continuous action of high temperature, the bones gradually underwent subtle changes.

Qin Miaoxi stared at the cellar closely, not missing any details, and there was a barely perceptible expectation in her eyes.

"Time's up, bring up the corpse."

Qin Miaoxi's voice broke the silence. The steamed corpse was gently placed in a brightly lit area, and Zi Yan skillfully handed it a red oil umbrella.

Qin Miaoxi slowly squatted down under the cover of the red umbrella. Her eyes were almost touching her bones, and her gaze was like a sharp blade, carefully examining every detail, not missing any suspicious points.

Shi Xinzhe could no longer suppress his curiosity and quickly stepped forward, asking anxiously, "Excuse me, have you found anything?"

Qin Miaoxi's gaze rested on a rib, her brows furrowed slightly. She extended her finger and gently tapped a bone, saying, "Master Shi, look, there are reddish bloodstains on the shoulder blade of the corpse. This is a mark left by the beating the deceased suffered."

Upon hearing this, Shi Xinzhe nodded thoughtfully, then pointed to the broken bone on the deceased's arm and asked, "Then this was also broken by someone before he died, right?"

"No." Qin Miaoxi shook her head decisively and denied it firmly. "There is no red blood where the bone is broken. From this, we can judge that this was caused after the death of the deceased."

As she spoke, a hint of surprise that was hard to conceal suddenly flashed in her eyes.

"Zi Yan, bring me my convex mirror." Although her voice was not loud, it revealed an irrepressible excitement.

Seeing Qin Miaoxi staring at the rib with a serious expression, Zi Yan's heart tightened. She quickly handed over the convex mirror she was carrying with both hands. With a hint of anxiety and curiosity in her tone, she asked softly, "Miss, have you discovered something important?"

Qin Miaoxi seemed not to hear anything, all her attention was attracted by the ribs in front of her.

She slowly stretched out her hand, took the convex mirror handed to her by Zi Yan, and carefully approached the rib, her eyes fixed on the mirror, her gaze moving with the movement of the convex mirror.

Under the magnifying effect of the convex mirror, the extremely subtle marks on the ribs gradually became clearer.

There are slight bloodstains around these marks, which were made during life. Because the concave and convex parts are not obvious, if it were not for the help of the convex mirror, it would be easy for ordinary people to ignore their existence with the naked eye.

The mark was circular, and the pattern within resembled a mysterious symbol, resembling a strange creature. It had a cylindrical body, with circular patterns on its body. The round mouth cup on its head was particularly striking, and within its mouth were densely packed with sharp teeth. Under the red light, they gleamed with an icy coldness, exuding an inexplicable eeriness.

Qin Miaoxi's eyes became more and more focused. She narrowed her eyes slightly, and the brush in her hand danced quickly on the paper.

Sometimes she would stop painting and look closely at the convex mirror, and sometimes she would quickly sketch on paper, accurately depicting every detail of the pattern.

The sweat on her forehead slid down her cheeks, but she was completely unaware.

Finally, the painting was finished. Qin Miaoxi breathed a sigh of relief, put down her brush, and picked up the drawing paper with slightly trembling hands, frowning as she looked at it again and again.

Her eyes were full of confusion and puzzlement. Obviously, she knew nothing about this insect-like creature.

At this moment, Shi Xinzhe's exclamation broke the silence: "Isn't this a lamprey?"

Qin Miaoxi suddenly raised her head, her eyes as sharp as torches, and looked straight at Shi Xinzhe, and asked anxiously: "Do you know him?"

Shi Xinzhe nodded heavily, his tone filled with pride. "Of course I know them! I've been to the seaside before, and local fishermen have caught creatures like these. They're very ferocious!"

Zi Yan came over curiously, her eyes full of confusion. "Lamprey? That sounds strange."

Shi Xinzhe coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and began to speak nonstop. "This lamprey is no ordinary creature. It lives in the sea and can grow up to half a meter long. It has a ring of sharp teeth around its mouth. When hunting, it can firmly hold its prey in its mouth, scrape its skin and flesh, and suck its blood."

"Scrape the flesh, suck the blood?"

Qin Miaoxi muttered to herself, and something flashed through her mind.