Chapter 34: Dissecting the Corpse, Uncovering the Cause of Xu Da's Death

Xia Jingtian gazed at the corpse of Xu Da. He first bowed deeply to the body three times, then said with a solemn expression:
"Duke of Wei, in order to determine the cause of your death, I must perform an autopsy on your remains. Please forgive me for this intrusion."
Xia Jingtian’s actions earned the approval of the two sisters, Xu Miaoyun and Xu Miaojin.
"Divine Physician Xia, I believe my father’s soul in heaven will not mind. Please begin. We wish to know the results as soon as possible so that we may lay him to rest," Xu Miaoyun said gratefully.
"Xiongying, help me move the Duke of Wei onto the table," Xia Jingtian said, turning around.
Zhu Xiongying followed suit, bowing three times to Xu Da’s remains to show his respect.

The prince of the Eastern Qing Kingdom remained unconvinced and started to speak again, but his attendant behind him pinched his shoulder hard. The prince glanced at the man behind him with annoyance, but ultimately said nothing more and sat quietly in his seat.
"Senior brother… Gu Zhihan, ten years of life force is no small matter!" My eyes were already wet; I would forever hold in my heart everything Gu Zhihan had done for me.
"After we drive away the invaders, the west side of the lake will be filled with peach blossom mountains." Peng Qihui’s throat tightened, his voice trembling as he spoke.
She struggled incessantly inside, slapping the walls of the bottle—or, to be more precise, it was not Qiao Jie who was crying for help, but the child of mine and Jinxhen.
Lin Mu pondered for a moment. What Zhang Ziyi said was not without reason, but since he had already decided to face the challenge head-on, he would certainly not shrink back.
It did not go far, just five or six meters away from the banana tree. It sniffed left and right, spread its hind legs, and continued to dig a hole.
Did Situ Nan discover us? Unlikely! I ruthlessly dismissed the thought that had just surfaced.

Lying in the wagon, swaying with the movement of the ox cart, I told the whole truth, giving a play-by-play account, spilling everything like beans from a bamboo tube. I answered whatever was asked, holding nothing back; even if I didn't know something, I made it up as I went, just to keep the interrogator happy and prevent them from turning angry.
However, Sun Yanan and Zheng Jun, two veteran singers from the mainland, were highly sensitive to matters of seniority. The moment they entered, they kept their eyes fixed on the central seat of honor.
Having already shouted once, I did not want to be treated as a freak again, so I did my best to calm my emotions and told Hong Ling everything I had just seen.
At this moment, the person in charge of the Great Ming Chamber of Commerce appeared, and Mo Fan composed himself, casting a glance at the man.
Memories flooded in like a flowing stream; Mo Fan’s eyes grew moist. At this moment, he no longer suppressed his feelings.
"Is that so? Then take another look at this token and tell me if it looks familiar," Lin Yumeng said, producing the token Mu Jian had given her and staring at Fu Lin.
He let out a muffled groan. The Earth Origin Pill was meant to strengthen the physique and boost internal energy, and the process of taking it was excruciatingly painful.
With a thunderous "boom," the earth shook. A surge of fierce killing intent erupted from the tip of the spear like a tidal wave, striking directly at the ridge where Ji Kongshou was hiding.
Who would have thought that Shen Zhufeng would take the initiative to come see him? This surprised Shen Zhuyun, who had assumed he was coming to stir up trouble.
In truth, no one cared about those few coins; it was all about the fun of it. Receiving a bit of unexpected fortune during the New Year is a wonderful omen, isn't it?
Old Master Lu was still bidding farewell to Old Madam Ye, while Madam Qiao pulled Lu Ling aside to play with the two infants still in their swaddling clothes.
Ouyang Xueying said, "It clears the mind and calms the spirit. If you add thousand-year-old snow toad and snow ginseng, it can also extend one's lifespan and increase a cultivator's power. Enough, I won't say more to you; wait here." With that, she actually leaped into the water.
"Old Chou, I think we should follow and take a look. Something feels wrong, and we are in a strange land; after all, they are our compatriots," Tang Feng said, his brow furrowing. He truly felt that something was amiss.
As for Madam Wang, she had not moved an inch from beginning to end, nor had she even raised an eyebrow.
Two wounded men attempted to soothe their own pain by provoking the other, only to find that in the end, such actions only made their scars look all the more unsightly.

Perhaps it was because she had told the children earlier that they should wear new clothes for the New Year that Liu Zhan and Liu Che mistakenly thought they were supposed to wear the new outfits Madam Josephine had sent them earlier today.
Su Aristide was excited. Along with a dozen generals, he studied the map and discussed the route of the advance.
When you give your all only to be told you have ulterior motives, it is truly infuriating. I believe everyone has felt the sting of being wronged. I’ll just say these few words here; you can treat them as if I’m just venting.
The music lingered, echoing through the room. Everyone looked at that pile of banknotes, all struck speechless.
The first few days were very peaceful, and everyone let their guard down, including Mei Yunkai, who didn't take it to heart, assuming the journey would be smooth sailing.
"As long as you don't use a blade, I will definitely beat you!" Zheng Tao replied quickly; he had practiced karate in school and felt very confident about defeating the thug before him.
He was already a household name, and this move immediately brought about a massive impact. Combined with his clever tactics, which appeared to be mere narration but were in fact a show of support for the President, more and more citizens began to identify with his views.
Cold sweat poured down. Damn it, Ye Zilu felt like cursing. That bone-like thing was actually the flower of this ghost grass? And they called it a "slender hand"? That is far too euphemistic a term!
In just a few days, they set out from the northernmost fortress, conquering with uniform efficiency—two religious orders for every two cities.
The Martial Elders' Association rarely made overt moves, especially against the Merchant Alliance; they had always acted in the shadows. In recent years, they had been so low-profile that people had almost forgotten they existed.
Hua Zujian said nothing, merely nodding, his head still resting against the back of the chair.
In an instant, black fire erupted all over his body. His silver, skin-like exterior shed away, replaced by a mass of black fur, and a pair of horns curving upward suddenly appeared on his head.
I remember the last time this happened was over three years ago, when an incredibly powerful World Breaker broke into the sect to challenge the Sect Leader. Many inner-sect disciples and even core disciples went to watch. In the end, the second-ranked Elder stepped in and suppressed him directly; he might still be imprisoned somewhere in the sect to this day.