I put on my gloves and picked up the bones, then repeated the whole process I did earlier. Only this time, instead of pouring white vinegar, I placed the wormwood under the bones and covered it with the straw mat.

This technique was an extremely advanced autopsy procedure that was recorded in The Collected Cases of Injustices Rectified. It was invented by one of the most outstanding members of the Song family. Through this technique, it was possible to detect the scars left on the victim’s body caused by the injuries that killed the victim and also extract drug components in the victim’s body from the bone marrow.

As we waited, my eyes were glued to the straw mat. The temperature inside the pit was very high and steam continued to rise from under the mat. I didn’t notice it at the time, but I was soaking in sweat. Xiaotao surprised me when she wiped the sweat on my forehead with a tissue.

I then removed the straw mat. The scent of wormwood filled my nostrils....